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Contacts
Melonie Mckee - Office Assistant:
403-931-3411
Krystal Meade - Events Manager:
403-931-3411
John Baker - Maintenance Manager:
403-519-6295
Carmen Ditzler - Farmers’ Market Manager:
403-931-2404
Stephanie Quackenbush –
Threepoint Kitchen & Catering Manager:
403-612-6557
Box 68
Millarville, AB T0L 1K0
www.millarvilleracetrack.com
MARCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
2012 MRAS Events
St. Paddy’s Pub
March 17th
, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Millarville Farmers’ Market
June 16th
– October 6th
2012
“Run to the Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon
June 16th
2012
Millarville Races
July 1st
2012
Millarville Rodeo
August 3rd
– 5th
2012
Priddis & Millarville Fair
August 18th
2012
Millarville Christmas Market
November 9th
– 11th
2012
TTRRAACCKK WWAATTCCHH March 2012
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PPrreessiiddeenntt…… he 2012 AAAS Convention took place in Edmonton on the 3rd-5th of February. MRAS achieved success in the 2012
AAAS Marketing Competitions. Our Track Watch placed first in the Ag Society Newsletter category. The Rodeo poster placed first in the Event Related Poster and Flyer category. The Fair had two second place ribbons: one for “Poster More than 2 Colors” and one for “Fair Book Cover more than 2 Colors”. Congratulations to all those involved. You now have bragging rights and $250 in cash prizes.
When you start talking about the weather, it means you have run out of important things to say. My wife, Donna, was in Phoenix for a sewing show in January. With limited access to Alberta weather reports, she asked about the weather up here. I explained how I had suffered through record setting cold. Brutal! Would those of you who smile when she talks about the cold weather, please stop doing that. She is beginning to think I have not been truthful.
Spring cannot be far away. There is a major increase in planning activities being carried out by our event committees. I am getting excited listening to all the traditional and new activities being considered.
Threepoint Kitchen Café continues to offer Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The number of neighbors I meet each Sunday keeps growing. There is nothing like good food and good friends.
Come on out to the Racetrack and be prepared for a great time.
Regards,
Lloyd Erickson
President, MRAS
2012 Board of Directors
Lloyd Erickson – [email protected]
President
Rick Charlton – [email protected] Vice President
John Dakers – [email protected]
Past President & Treasurer Norma Dawson – [email protected]
Secretary & Historical Liaison Jason Furgala – [email protected]
Rodeo Liaison Brian Dunne – [email protected]
Rodeo Liaison Trevor Tosh – [email protected]
Races Liaison Wayne Ritchie –[email protected]
User Group Liaison Lori Wavercan Lohnes – [email protected]
Races Liaison Anna de Paoli – [email protected]
Fair Liaison Colin Brown – [email protected]
Rodeo Liaison Bill Jackson – [email protected]
Fair Liaison
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TThhrreeeeppooiinntt KKiittcchheenn && CCaatteerriinngg ––
WWiinntteerr BBrruunncchh
Threepoint Kitchen & Catering will be offering a winter
Brunch at the Racetrack Hall.
Sunday’s only 11 am – 2 pm Closed the following: May 6
Beat the winter blues on Sunday afternoon with a
home cooked Brunch Buffet.
Also – Don’t forget that we can cater your next event!
Talk to Stephanie for details
(403) 612 - 6557
The Role of Agricultural Societies in the 21st Century Hon. Evan Berger, Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development
Saturday, March 31, 2012
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Millarville Racetrack Hall South of Hwy 549 on 192nd Street W (Range Road 30)
An Invitation to M.D. of Foothills Residents & Agricultural Society Members (others also welcome)
Please join us for a presentation followed by Q. & A.
You will hear about: Benefits, new directions, education, farm safety, funding, etc.
Refreshments and “Evan Burgers” will be served.
For more information contact:
Barb Castell Div. 3 Councillor, M.D. of Foothills www.thecowboytrail.ca [email protected] 403.931.3690
Contact Info Calendar Event & Location
GAMES NIGHT
At the Race Track Hall
Saturday March 10
Saturday April 14
Saturday April 28
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm $2.50 per Player
Please bring a snack to share with the group.
Call Pearl Laycraft for more info 403 931 3493
Attention: People with Fast Horses!
The 107th Running of the Millarville Races is fast
approaching us, and this year the Race
Committee is considering having 2 Stock Horse
Races.....
We will have the traditional Sprint Distance and
possibly a longer race. The second race would be
once around the racetrack, which is 1/2 mile.
We need your feedback to determine if there is
enough interest to have the longer race - please
send an email if this is something that interests
you!
Lori Lohnes [email protected]
Michaela R. Ellis Independent Distributor
Zija International 403-938-7606
[email protected] http://ellism.myzijastory.com
Moringa Oleifera Tree ... voted Plant of the Year by the National Institutes of Health, a medical research agency. Check out the
Discovery Channel video clip to find out why at http://ellism.myzijastory.com. No access? I’ll bring it to you.
Silverado is your place for any construction and
excavation needs!
As a certified septic field designer & installer we can
help in every step of the process.
We are offering some great deals! Looking for fresh
arena sand, or planning a new arena? We can provide
the sand for free, you just pay the trucking.
Call for a free quote today!
Office: 403-931-2712 Cell: 403-815-2795
SSaaddddllee SSoorreess aarree KKeeeeppiinngg BBuussyy!! By Brooklyn Collard, Club Reporter
anuary was a busy month for 4-Hers. After the long holiday, it was back to work.
Our Winter Workshop this year was awesome! We stamped letters into leather
plates and cut them out to make nameplates for our horse stalls. Everyone was
a little tentative at first; scared they would hit their fingers with the hammer!
We punched small holes in the leather for the chain and gems and used a Chicago
screw to hold a leather 4-H clover in place. Besides the letters, there were also horseshoe and horse stamps for
decoration. Once we were done stamping, another table was available to paint the leather. We owe a big thank you to
Tom Adams, Martie Blatz’s great-grandfather, for supplying the leather and stamping tools. Also, thank you to Jackie
Rawn for organizing and Jeff Blatz and John Brogden for providing expertise.
The Calgary 4-H Region held the Winter Bonanza Camp at River’s Edge on Jan 27-29. This year, Juniors and
Intermediates were combined because of the low number of people signed up. However, when we got there, I found
out that there were more people than last year and two of us had to share a bed! Luckily they let us switch rooms to be
with friends so it wouldn’t be too awkward. As always, it was an amazing weekend with lots of games. I made plenty of
new friends. We had a ton of fun!
Public Speaking came too quickly as always, but we all did well. Our top finishers were Jackson Collard and Aimee
Michaelis for the juniors, Sasha Lewis and Julianne Uchytil for the intermediates, and Brittnie Moore and Nevada Rowe
for the seniors. Good luck to all six who will be representing our club at Area Public Speaking on Feb. 25th. Thank you to
Altalink for sponsoring our public speaking event and to Terry Allwarden, Marion Anton, Carlyle Cupid, Trudy Cutfield,
Elizabeth Davis and Paddy Mullaney for volunteering as judges.
On February 10th, we had our monthly meeting and listened to a talk about show preparation by Diane McKay and level
testing by our instructor, Cassandra Day. Willow McDonald performed a speech on Irish Dancing for us, because she had
been absent at Public Speaking. The next morning it was too cold for the first riding group to ride but the other groups
went ahead. We labeled parts of the horse’s body in preparation for level testing and were quizzed on horse colours and
markings before the actual riding lesson.
Up next are two clinics – a non-extreme cowboy trail clinic/competition with Steve Dunham and a goat-tying clinic with
Dusti Whiteside. Thanks again to SEARS for sponsoring our light horse program this year. Stay tuned for our next
update!
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*****ATTENTION MRAS MEMBERS*****
In attempts to increase memberships at the MRAS we are inviting all of our existing Members to participate in
our Membership Drive. Recruit your family, friends, and neighbours to join the MRAS organization!
We will reward your efforts!
When a new membership is bought and they mention your name you will receive a $10 lunch voucher redeemable
at the Threepoint Kitchen Winter Brunch on Sunday afternoons in the Hall from 11am – 2pm.
VVoolluunntteeeerrss –– TThhee NNeeww LLaanngguuaaggee!! Jayne Cravens February 6, 2012
o more warm, fuzzy language to talk about volunteers!
Volunteers are neither saints nor teddy bears. But you would
never know it from the kinds of language so many people use
to talk about them.
Back in November 2009, I got a mass email sent out from United Nations Volunteers to several thousand people that
illustrates this oh-so-well. It said, in part:
This is the time to recognize the hard work and achievements of volunteers everywhere who work selflessly for the
greater good. Selflessly?
And then there are those companies that sell items for organizations to give to their volunteers, with phrases like:
“Volunteers spread sunshine!” “Volunteers... hearts in bloom!” In a word - yuck.
Not all volunteers are selfless! Yes, I fully acknowledge that there are still some volunteers that like to be thanked with
pink balloons and fuzzy words - but could we at least acknowledge that there are many thousands of volunteers who do
not respond to this way of being recognized?
Volunteers are not all donating unpaid service to be nice, or to make a difference for a greater good of all humanity or
to be angels. Volunteers also donate unpaid service:
•to gain certain kinds of experience •for a sense of adventure •to gain skills and contacts for paid employment
•for fun •to meet people in the hopes of making friends (or even get dates) •to feel important
•because they are angry and want to see first hand what's going on at an organization or within a cause, or to
contribute to a cause they feel passionate about
•to change people's perceptions about a group (a religious minority in a community may volunteer to demonstrate to
the majority that they are a part of the community too, that they care about other people, etc.)
NONE of those reasons to volunteer are selfless. But all of them are excellent reasons to volunteer, nonetheless - and
excellent reasons for an organization to involve a volunteer. These not-so-selfless volunteers are not less committed,
less trustworthy or less worth celebrating than the supposed selfless volunteers.
Let's quit talking about volunteers with words like nice and selfless. Let's drop the fuzzy language and start using more
modern and appropriate language to talk about volunteers that recognizes their importance, like:
•Powerful •Intrepid •Audacious •Determined
•Qualified •Innovative •Revolutionary •Fastidious
Let's even call them mettlesome and confrontational and demanding. That's what makes volunteers necessary, not just
nice.
In short, let's give volunteers their due with the words we use to describe them.
Check out other posts by Jane Craven on her blog http://coyoteblog.posterous.com/ Her blog promotes resources &
opinions relating to volunteer management / community involvement, tech use & outreach/communications strategies
for nonprofits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, & public sector agencies (government agencies,
schools, etc.) -- organizations that serve people rather than profits.
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Saturday March 17th, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Get out your green shirts and shamrocks! Saint Patrick’s Day is right
around the corner.
We’ll have live entertainment, pub style and Irish foods, childrens’
crafts and activities… maybe even Pots of Gold, the Blarney Stone
and green Beer. Members and Guests Welcome!
Tickets available at the Racetrack Office or at the door.
$10 for Adults and $5 for Children
Call (403) 931-3411 for more details!
Event Committee
Volunteers Needed for
2012!
Have you considered
volunteering in 2012?
The MRAS Event
Committees are actively
recruiting new members to
help them with planning
and executing their events.
Come check out one of
their upcoming committee
meetings listed on the
schedule on the back of
TW, or call the Event
Chairperson to see what
they are all about!
The event committees are
always looking for new
committee members to get
involved, meet new people,
and be a part of the great
traditions of the MRAS.
“Run to the Farmers’
Market” Half Marathon
Rick Charlton
Races Committee Co-
Chairs
John Lohnes
(403) 931 3710 or
Duane Kelly
(403) 931 3865 or
Rodeo Committee Chair
Barney Mackay
(403) 931 2592 or
Priddis & Millarville Fair
Chair
Donna Kendall
(403) 931 3754 or
Are you looking for a fun summer job??
Threepoint Kitchen & Catering is looking for
energetic, get ‘r done attitudes to work
weekends.
We currently have staff that range in ages 12-
75, students, and retirees, anyone looking for
extra income…
Contact Stephanie Quackenbush
403-612-6557
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tarting with five vendors in 1982 the market has
steadily grown within our community and beyond
to the extravaganza of food, farmers, art and craft
that it is today.
A thirtieth birthday party/vendor reunion is in the
planning stages for this summer and it would be great to
see some of the people who helped the market to be
what it is today.
Photos like the one to the right, supplied by our
Historical Committee, are welcome and much
appreciated. We want this season to be amazing, and
would love to hear stories, see photos, or reconnect with
the people who started out here in Millarville.
If you have been a vendor at the Millarville Farmers’ Market in the past or know someone who has, please send your
(their)name, business name, phone number and email address and the years you were a vendor here to the Millarville
Racetrack office- 403-931-3411 or email [email protected].
MMiillllaarrvviillllee ““RRuunn ttoo tthhee FFaarrmmeerrss’’ MMaarrkkeett”” HHaallff MMaarraatthhoonn
oin us June 16, 2012 for the inaugural Millarville "Run To The Farmers'
Market" Half Marathon.
This is a beautiful, early summer, point-to-point, 21.1 km race starting at 7
a.m. at Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond, running through Turner Valley and
eventually using backcountry pavement to finish at the Millarville Farmers'
Market just as it opens for its 30th season.
Invite your friends and family to cheer you across the finish line, then join them in
sampling the great food, music and shopping at southern Alberta's largest and oldest
outdoor market.
Finishers will receive a unique clay-fired medal fashioned by one of our Farmers'
Market vendors as well as a wick t-shirt.
Not a runner? Not a problem. You can always be involved in this fabulous event as a volunteer. Just give us a couple of
hours of your time and enjoy a complimentary thank you buffet post-race at the Racetrack Hall and receive a volunteer
t-shirt as well.
For more information and to register both as a participant and a volunteer for the Millarville "Run To The Farmers'
Market" Half Marathon, go to www.millarvillehalfmarathon.com Contact Krystal Meade, Events Manager at MRAS, at
403-931-3411 for further details.
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FFooootthhiillllss CCoonnttiinnuuiinngg EEdduuccaattiioonn aatt tthhee MMiillllaarrvviillllee RRaacceettrraacckk HHaallll
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This six hour course will provide you with the tools to turn your home into the greenest home on the block – all the while saving money and making a super healthy, beautiful and inspiring environment for family, friends and community.
Instructor: Rob Avis www.vergepermaculture.ca 2 Sessions Tuesday & Thursday March 13 & 15 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Millarville Racetrack Hall $100 includes both sessions Call 403-931-3919 to Register
Great tips for entering the Fair
Instead of just attending the Priddis & Millarville Fair, be a part of it by entering something in one of the many various categories.
This will be a hands-on class, covering entries in home cooking, horticulture and honey, with various people sharing their expertise and tips for pleasing the judges. If you raise bees, this class will definitely help you with your honey entries.
Facilitators: Patty Webb, Gwen Blatz and Ron Miksha
1 Class for $10 Saturday April 21
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Millarville Racetrack Hall
Call 403-931-3919 to Register
MMiillllaarrvviillllee && DDiissttrriicctt RReeccrreeaattiioonn BBooaarrdd
he Millarville & District Recreation Board is accepting applications for funding for non-profit organizations for the
coming year. Each year the board receives a grant from the Municipal District of Foothills No.31 and disperses the
funds to deserving groups.
If you would like to apply for a grant, please send a letter stating your request along with a budget for 2012 and a
financial statement from 2011, to Box 59 Millarville, AB T0L 1K0.
In previous years funding has been provided to groups such as the Millarville Sports Association, Millarville Community
Library, Millarville Community School, Oilfields High School, West End Band Program, various 4-H groups, and athletes
and dancers who compete at an international level.
The deadline for applications is March 1st. For further information please call Norma Dawson at 403-938-7832 during
the day. We are always looking for new community members to sit on our board. If you are interested please give
Norma a call.
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FFrroomm tthhee TTrraaccttoorr SShheedd……
i Everyone! Up to now we have had a pretty good
winter, the lack of snow to plow has been a little
easier on the fuel bill. That could change, as we
know it will. The wind has moved a few shingles around but
still nothing amounting to much. I'm in the middle of making
lists of projects and getting quotes to follow up for approval.
As most of you arena riders have seen, we have our water
wagon. I can now water the arena in about 10 minutes
including hook-up, not including grooming, finding the right
moisture balance has been a work in progress. I believe I
have found it! It’s been a great piece of equipment to have on site and I know there are a few other uses for it that we
haven't tried yet. The electric gates are up and running thanks to Gateworks for that, the opening and closing times are
still 7:00am -11:00pm respectively, with some other features such as emergency vehicle entry.
As everyone starts to get the horses ready for the competition season we should remember some of the rules of the
arena. There is a fairly large sign of rules on the exterior of the arena by the door where the horses come in, please
refresh yourselves with the guidelines. There is one I would like all to make sure that is a priority. If you have jumps or
barrels or poles set up and more riders come, please be aware their horses may not be accustomed to that kind of
activity. We need to make sure that we minimize the risk of an accident or conflict. In saying that, if your horse is a little
spooky others should know that or don't bring the horses in unless you know you can handle them.
This is my pitch for free things, I am looking a piece of 3/16 steel pipe about 30" diameter 10 ft. long, and also some old
hay wagons that are no longer needed. Please keep the MRAS in mind if you hear of anything. I would also ask that if
any of the teens are looking for a summer job please send your
resume, or come by and chat with me.
On a personal note Deb and I would like to thank everyone for their
support and condolences through Deb's mom (Grace Wood) sickness
and her passing. Special thanks to Laurie Rowe and Saddle Sores for
the meal they dropped off, also the Millarville Community Church,
Judy Friesen and Shannon McClinchey. There are so many more,
THANK-YOU. It’s the little things like that, that make this such an
incredible place to live. Grace's other children were so grateful and
touched by the out-pouring of support for the family. They went back
to their homes across Canada understanding why their Mom loved
this community so much.
All for now,
John Baker Maintenance Manager
(403) 519-6295
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www.terryallwarden.com
If you are thinking about selling or buying call me! Evaluations are FREE!
BRAND NEW! 124 Acres on the Sheep River, fabulous location between Okotoks and Millarville 160 acres adjacent
parcel with the best views of all time of the Sheep River valley and full Rocky Mountain range! New road, dead end
location. $1,600,000
BRAND NEW! 160 Acres of spectacular views of the Sheep River Valley and the entire southern range of the Rocky
Mountains! Stunning building sites. Approximately 130 acres of native prairie fescue grasslands. $1,700,000
BRAND NEW! 9.5 Acres super West DeWinton location. Dust free on quiet dead end road only 5 minutes from
MacLeod Trail. Custom rail fencing on 3 sides, water well and automatic waterer. Mountain & foothills views.
$385,000.
**** Ultimate country estate! 147 acres 5 miles west of Millarville, spectacular setting. Rolling hay meadows, spring
fed creek, private fishing pond with cedar log guest cabin, all of this crowned by a 7200 sqft Frank Lloyd Wright
inspired jewel that orders stunning views of the Rockies and Foothills! $2,775,000.
**** Unbelievable property! West Millarville. Immaculate, meticulously constructed and fully developed walkout
bungalow with all the bells and whistles, 4 hole golf course, skating pond and gazebo on 5.7 Acres. A must to see!
$879,000.
WE ARE PUTTING NEW LISTINGS ON THE MARKET NOW SO CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT:
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Millarville Racetrack Facility Schedule – March 2012 LEGEND: CAMPSITE FULL FACILITY HALL – UPPER FARMERS MARKET INDOOR ARENA VOLUNTEER LOUNGE RODEO RING SAND RING QUONSET
PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO ONGOING CHANGES, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (403) 931 3411 FOR ANY SCHEDULING QUESTIONS
USER GROUPS DO NOT USE THE ARENA IF IT IS COLDER THAN -15. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS
MONTHLY MEETING
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2 3
SADDLE SORES
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4
MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MILLARVILLE MUTTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
THREEPOINT KITCHEN CAFÉ
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5
MILLARVILLE MUTTS
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
6 7
4H BEEF MEETING – HALL
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
8
SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FAIR MEETING
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MRAS WESTEN NIGHT
6:00PM – 8:30 PM
9 10
GAMES NIGHT
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
11
SADDLE SORES 9 AM – 6 PM
MUSICAL RIDE 6:30 – 8:30 PM
THREEPOINT KITCHEN CAFÉ
SUNDAY BRUNCH
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
12
MILLARVILLE MUTTS
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
PONY CLUB
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
13
RACE MEETING
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MILLARVILLE CONT. ED
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
14
RODEO MEETING
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
4H BEEF
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MD OF FOOTHILLS
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
15
SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS
WORKSHOP
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
MILLARVILLE CONT. ED
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
16 17
CALGARY TRAIL RIDERS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ST. PADDY’S PUB
**IN THE HALL**
7:00 PM
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MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MILLARVILLE MUTTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
THREEPOINT KITCHEN CAFÉ
BRUNCH 11 AM – 2 PM
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MILLARVILLE MUTTS
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
PONY CLUB
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MRAS BOARD MEETING
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
20 21 22
MRAS WESTERN NIGHT
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
23
SADDLE SORES
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
24
SADDLE SORES
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PRIVATE RENTAL
ALL DAY
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MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MILLARVILLE MUTTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SADDLE SORES
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
THREEPOINT KITCHEN CAFÉ
BRUNCH 11 AM – 2 PM
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MILLARVILLE MUTTS
6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
PONY CLUB
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
27 28
4H BEEF
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
29 30 31
4H FOOTHILLS DISTRICT
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SADDLE SORES
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MEET YOUR AG MINISTER
EVAN BERGER
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Submit your writing, photos, and ideas by the 18th
of each month to: [email protected] or call (403) 931-3411