track watch - Millarville Races
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track watch - Millarville Races
TRACK WATCH April 2012 Contacts APRIL OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 2012 MRAS Events Spring Shredding Party @ the Racetrack Hall nd April 22 2012 11 am – 2 pm – See Page 8 Millarville Farmers’ Market th th June 16 – October 6 2012 “Run to the Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon th June 16 2012 Millarville Races st July 1 2012 Millarville Rodeo rd th August 3 – 5 2012 Priddis & Millarville Fair th August 18 2012 Millarville Christmas Market th th November 9 – 11 2012 Melonie Mckee - Office Assistant: 403-931-3411 [email protected] Krystal Meade - Events Manager: 403-931-3411 / 403-471-7666 [email protected] John Baker - Maintenance Manager: 403-519-6295 [email protected] Carmen Ditzler - Farmers’ Market Manager: 403-931-2404 / 403-988-4142 [email protected] Stephanie Quackenbush – Threepoint Kitchen & Catering Manager: 403-612-6557 [email protected] Box 68 Millarville, AB T0L 1K0 www.millarvilleracetrack.com Follow us on Facebook & Twitter Millarville Racetrack and Farmers’ Market page or @MillarvilleFM A message from the President… T he MRAS has a number of activities dating back over a hundred years. The Millarville Races are 107 this coming July. The Priddis & Millarville Fair is celebrating 105 years in August. Our Farmers’ Market reaches a significant milestone this year by celebrating its 30th season. The Millarville Rodeo is getting prepared for its 16th annual event. I am continually amazed at the rich history found in our community, and the part played by the MRAS. The volunteers of the Historical Committee continue to uncover, collect and preserve historical MRAS artifacts. They are responsible for the recent donation of numerous pictures and items dating back a hundred years. I commend all the hard work that is obvious in the displays at the Hall – both depicting our rich history and highlighting current activity. When you are in the hall take some time to view the many photos and displays on the walls. Each time I think I have seen them all, I find the Historical Committee has rotated or added to the showings. To all the Historical Committee volunteers – Job Well Done!! Another great tradition at the MRAS is community FUN. We started off the year with Robbie Burns Night, and most recently, St Paddy’s Pub night provided a night of family entertainment. Live music, pub-style food, green beer and laughter created an atmosphere where you couldn’t help but enjoy a fun-filled evening. As a society we are constantly looking for ways to engage our community members and welcome ideas from our membership and neighbours on things we can do to improve our great rural lifestyle. 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 Threepoint Kitchen & Catering – Spring Brunch Threepoint Kitchen & Catering will be offering a Spring Brunch at the Racetrack Hall. Sunday only 11 am – 2 pm Closed April 8th for the season. We can cater your next event! Talk to Stephanie for details [email protected] or (403) 612 - 6557 The 107th Running of the Millarville Races T Canada Day – Sunday July 1st 2012 he 107th Annual Canada Day celebration and the Millarville Races are back! Come on out on Sunday, July 1st to see all the fan favorites - thoroughbred horse racing with pari-mutuel betting, the stock horse race, Millarville Musical Ride, and lots of activities and fun for the kids. Back by popular demand are the Side Saddle Race and the Pack Horse Race. A smaller version of the Saturday Farmers’ Market will be happening as well, so be prepared to do some shopping while you’re here. We are looking for people to participate in some of our newest events – Polocrosse Race, Mule Race and a longer version of the Stock Horse Race (once around the track rather than a sprint). If you are interested in participating in any of these races please contact Lori Lohnes at [email protected]. Get your applications to enter the Stock Horse, Side Saddle, and Pack Horse Races in early, as spots are limited. Forms are available at the office. If you are interested in one of our great opportunities for company advertisement please contact Malcolm Sills at [email protected]. We have several different packages available. Volunteering opportunities are also available on the planning committee, as well as on the day of the event. Please contact the office if you want to be a part of this exciting event. Come on out and celebrate Canada Day at the Races! This is a fun day for the entire family. See you at the Races! Malcolm Sills Race Committee Promotion Coordinator GAMES NIGHT At the Race Track Hall 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 Silverado is a locally-owned company specializing in Acreage Development. 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COWBOY DANCE Operating in the area for 10+ years we can confidently provide you with quality work. @ Square Butte Hall (Hwy 762) Saturday, May 26th, 2012 Tickets $20 per person Crystal Plamondon & the Geriatric Playboys Great Dance Band Cash Bar 7:30 p.m. Band 9:00 p.m. Midnight Lunch Tickets may be purchased at the following: Millarville General Store (403) 931-3626 Bragg Creek Pharmacy (403) 949-3177 Edie (403) 931-3474 Tickets available after April 15th, 2012 Advanced Ticket Sales Appreciated YOGA RED DEER LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE [4.5 km west of Spruce Meadows, off 22X, south of Red Deer Lake School] Spring classes start April 3rd, 2012 Tuesday’s 9:30 am - 11:00 am Thursday’s 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Beginners Welcome! For more information call, Bud Agnew at 403-255-3406 or email: [email protected] Looking for Old 4-H Trivia & Momentos! By Suzon Watkins, 4-H Millarville Beef Club Leader S ince this is the Calgary Stampede’s 100th anniversary, the Stampede 4-H committee is looking to collect old memorabilia from the Beef and Heifer shows during 4-H on Parade and other 4-H events in the area. What they are looking for is specifically for the beef project and any other fun stuff you have; old banners, trophies, pictures, (primarily pictures) relating to beef and heifer projects, the bed races Saturday night, lip sync, newspaper clippings, other fun and crazy trivia, old show programs, show bibs and numbers, old sale books, etc. They are in a bit of a time crunch as they have a lot of work to do. If you were in the Millarville 4-H Beef Club sometime between 1955 and 2012, and have pictures or other trivia, could you please contact Suzon Watkins at [email protected] T Millarville Community Library he library is having a celebration of twenty years in our current building on Friday, May 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited to drop by for some refreshments and we are looking to update the history of the library and make a list of all the volunteers who have worked at the library over the years, going back to 1974. There will be more information to follow about this celebration. We are also starting to plan the Fall courses for Foothills Continuing Education. If you have an idea for a class you would like to see offered, or if you would like to teach a class, please give the library a call at 403-931-3919. Event Committee Volunteers Needed 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 [email protected] Races Committee Co-Chairs John Lohnes (403) 931 3710 or [email protected] Duane Kelly (403) 931 3865 or [email protected] Rodeo Committee Chair Barney Mackay (403) 931 2592 or [email protected] Priddis & Millarville Fair Chair Donna Kendall (403) 931 3754 or [email protected] LIBRARY EASTER BREAK HOURS CLOSED FOR REGULAR HOURS FROM THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH AT 3:00 PM UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 16TH AT 9:00 AM OPEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH – 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Millarville “Run to the Farmers’ Market” Half Marathon J 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. Michaela R. Ellis Independent Distributor Zija International 403-938-7606 [email protected] http://ellism.myzijastory.com Meet my dog, Casey, a 13 year old Alaskan Malamute. In September 2011, I didn’t expect her to make it through the winter. All she did was sleep and had to be coerced into eating. In October, she started receiving the benefits of the Moringa oleifera tree nutrition. In less than two weeks, she started eating again, talking, chasing the cats and exploring the yard. She’s still a 13 year old dog but now with a much higher quality of life. My son says “It’s like she’s gone back in time.” Thank you Dr. Noreen Ziegler, Veterinarian, Clinical Nutritionist and fellow Zija advocate, for your recommendations on how to bring quality back to Casey’s life. 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 or contact Krystal Meade, Events Manager at MRAS, at 403-9313411 for further details. For more information on how you can help your dog, cat, bird, calf, pig, horse, etc., listen to the February 14, 2012 blog talk interview “Animal Health Using the Moringa Products from Zija”, between Dr. Pat Andersen, ND and Dr. Ziegler at www.blogtalkradio.com/clubmoringa or check out Dr. Ziegler’s website at www.essentialprocess.com, and then call me. Are you looking for a fun summer job?? Threepoint Kitchen & Catering is looking for energetic, get ‘r done attitudes to work weekends. Students, and retirees, anyone looking for extra income…We currently have staff who range in age from 12-75 Contact Stephanie Quackenbush by email or phone at [email protected] 403-612-6557 Millarville Horticultural Club Second Tuesday of the month, September thru June, a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We also organize a bus trip, as well as an annual plant sale in June. (This year the date is June 7th at the Racetrack) On April 10th at 7:30 pm we will be having a talk about self-watering planters at the Millarville Church house (where our regular monthly meetings are held). Whether you are a novice or expert in landscaping or gardening, we invite you to join our club. Membership is only $5 /year or $10 for a family. We welcome new members. For more information call Sheila at 403-931- 3989 or [email protected] Priddis Community Association Garage Sale Saturday, May 12th 9 am – 2 pm We will be accepting donations of items in clean and good working order on Friday May 11th from 10 am – 8 pm. This is a community fundraiser, thanks for your support. For info please call Arlene Jelfs, Garage Sale Chair (403) 931 3750 S St. Paddy’s Pub Night aturday March 17th members of the community and the MRAS met at the Racetrack Hall for a night of good old fashioned fun to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Guests arrived starting at about 7 pm to a hall decked out in shamrocks, green, and balloons. After saying hello to neighbors and friends, the kitchen started firing up appetizer platters for sharing, and the bartender tapped the keg of green beer. Bill Battenby broke out the guitar and started strumming some old favorite country tunes, and eventually got some people up dancing. Kids were kept busy on the stage doing crafts, colouring, and watching movies under the supervision of a local teen. Parents were happy to have some time to chat with their friends knowing the children were well taken care of, and busy creating Irish inspired crafts to take home. It sure was nice to see new faces to the event and we hope to see them again. We want our community members to enjoy spending time at the Racetrack, and feel like they are getting involved in some of the great things that take place in our community on a year round basis. Hopefully, we are able to do evenings like this on a more regular basis, with the community’s support of course. Thanks to all who attended. See you next time. Spring is in the Air - Time to Tidy Up! Spring seems to be the season when everyone gets busy cleaning. We dust under the furniture, throw away or donate items we no longer need, and start to get ready for summer. If you’re anything like us at the Racetrack, we have piles of old paper and documents dating back decades that are taking up space and collecting dust. With that in mind, we have contacted a mobile shredding company that is going to be joining us at the MRAS Racetrack Hall on April 22nd from 11 am – 2 pm to help us shred some of the old unneeded papers we have piling up around here. Don’t be shy! Clean out those filing cabinets; dig out the boxes of past tax returns, even the old utility statements. This is your chance to come down with all your old papers, bills and documents to shred away your clutter for FREE. You can even plan to meet up with your neighbours while you’re here. If you would like more information, just call us at the office and we’ll fill you in on all the shredding details. See you on April 22nd at 11 am (403) 931-3411 I t’s that time again! The Millarville Rodeo Committee is in full planning mode getting ready for another action packed rodeo weekend, taking place August 3rd – 5th 2012. This year get ready to see a brand new exciting layout, great entertainment all weekend long and of course in-your-face, up close and personal rodeo action. The beer garden will be relocated, and will now be set up on the north end of the Rodeo Ring combined with the previous VIP area. We want visitors and sponsors alike to feel like they are part of the action, and these will most definitely be the best seats in the house. Hungry visitors can grab a bite to eat and a beer at the Threepoint Kitchen BBQ Pit in the beer garden and enjoy the action from the bleachers set up next to the Rodeo Arena. Jo Hikk will be performing for the Rodeo Dance, starting at 8 pm on Saturday evening in the indoor arena. Local Calgary-based Jo Hikk has been playing live shows along the rodeo tour and country dance halls for ages, and they know how to put on a great show. **Congratulations** Anne & Barney MacKay are pleased to announce the engagement and wedding of their son Jim to Natalie! Family & Friends – please join us at the Anglican Church House for Natalie Mackay’s bridal shower on April 25th 2012 at 7:30pm Gifts of housewares and kitchen items for the happy couple are graciously accepted. The band also has some great nominations and accolades behind them – recently they were featured on the “Canadian Country Spotlight”, as well as being nominated for Group or Duo of the Year and Rising Star Award by the Canadian Country Music Association. We are thrilled to have them join us for the Rodeo Dance, and we KNOW you will have a great time dancing the night away. Check out their website for more info on the band: www.johikk.com For all the families who attend the Millarville Rodeo – we haven’t forgotten about you either. We are working on some new and exciting child-friendly activities where kids can have fun, learn about the rodeo lifestyle, and interact with other youngsters. Keep in mind that we have an amazing campground on the MRAS site, so make a stay-cation out of the long weekend, spend the weekend camping with your family, taking in the Farmers’ Market, Rodeo Action, and Cowboy Church on Sunday morning. Don’t forget the Millarville Farmers Market will be taking place on Saturday & Sunday of Rodeo weekend too! For the local junior barrel racers out there, make sure you’re keeping your horses in top shape so they are ready to run in our local junior performances on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll keep you posted on entry days and times over the next couple of months… but don’t miss out on a chance to run your pony, and maybe win some big money. If your business is interested in sponsoring the rodeo, check out the MRAS sponsorship page at: http://www.millarvilleracetrack.com/sponsorships or call us for more info. If you would like to lend a hand planning the Rodeo – we are in need of a few key Committee Members. Currently we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator, Family Entertainment Coordinator, Sponsorship Assistant Coordinator, and extra hands on Rodeo Weekend. Call Krystal Meade at (403)931-3411 or Barney MacKay at (403) 931 -2592 for more details. I t is 22nd March 2012. The snow is falling, falling, falling. Am I out skiing, or snowmobiling, or bringing in wood for the fireplace? NO! Fair committee members have been busy. There are some things we know for sure, and other things that require more attention. The Ice Cream Horses are returning, along with more heavy-horse teams and teamsters. Kids World and the Petting Zoo will return. The 2nd Annual Farm Truck Competition will return with the same prize money as last year. The new Antique Tractor Show will put its stamp on the 2012 Fair, so make sure yours is in good working order and ready to fire up in August. Domestic Birds are looking to enlarge their numbers and turf. The Honey Bee display will return to reside between Field Crops and Cooking. As always, the Millarville Farmers’ Market will be taking place all day on August 18th as well – so bring a cooler to store your produce in, and plan to take in all the Fair activities. Get ready!! We have some new FUN classes available to tantalize or torture the human mind. The open Cowboy Boot Competition will get us going – how to “best” display a pair of cowboy boots. Wait till you see the options. Woodworking also has a new class – a model outhouse. How authentic and creative will this get? And then Arts & Crafts has opened a class for critters (to be entered by anyone involved with critters): Salt Block Sculpture. For those of you with access to animals needing salt, get yourselves a salt block and start communicating with the critters. Many “thank you’s” to those of you who have forwarded your donations and sponsorships for the Fair. It is through your continued support that we are able to continue producing the Fair. Fundraising continues! Be part of this unique, exciting, and community-funded event. We are older than the Calgary Stampede and younger than the Races. What other community has two events older than the Calgary Stampede? What other community has the support of so many to make things continue to happen? How do we do it? Every one of us plays a part. The volunteers and sponsors make it happen. The spectators and exhibitors make it happen. And me – I am often left wondering “How did that happen?” It is our community. It is our 105th Priddis and Millarville Fair. What part do you want to play? We still need volunteers to help with the following parts of the Fair: The Talent Show and the Antique Auto Show need help. Kids World needs volunteers. The Petting Zoo needs volunteers. The Auction Committee needs a manager. There are lots of things to do. If you would like to get involved, email either myself [email protected] or Patty Webb [email protected] Start working on your Fair Entries soon. See you on August 18th! Donna Kendall Priddis & Millarville Fair Chair TERRY ALLWARDEN RE/MAX FIRST: 403-278-2900 RESIDENCE 403-938-6263 www.terryallwarden.com If you are thinking about selling or buying call me! 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WE ARE PUTTING NEW LISTINGS ON THE MARKET NOW SO CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.TERRYALLWARDEN.COM Millarville Racetrack Facility Schedule – APRIL 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 c. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 4-H FOOTHILLS DISTRICT 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM THREEPOINT KITCHEN CAFÉ SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS WORKSHOP 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PONY CLUB 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 6:15 PM -8:15 PM SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS WORKSHOP 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS WORKSHOP 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS MONTHLY MEETING 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MRAS WESTEN NIGHT 6:00PM – 8:30 PM 8 9 10 11 12 MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CALGARY REG TRAIL RIDERS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PONY CLUB 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM RACE MEETING 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM RODEO MEETING 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 4H BEEF MEETING – HALL 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM FAIR MEETING 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS WORKSHOP 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM MRAS WESTERN NIGHT 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM SADDLE SORES 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM SADDLE SORES 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM MILLARVILLE CONT. ED **FAIR WORKSHOP** 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 26 27 28 OFFICE CLOSED EASTER MONDAY SADDLE SORES 9 AM – 5 PM MUSICAL RIDE 5:30 – 7:30 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM MRAS BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 22 23 MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 29 30 24 25 6 SATURDAY 1 7 OFFICE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY 13 14 4H BEEF 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CALGARY REG TRAIL RIDERS 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM GAMES NIGHT 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM 4H BEEF MEETING – HALL 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUSICAL RIDE 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MILLARVILLE MUTTS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM What’s in your Track Watch!? Have a suggestion or an article of your own that you’d like to see in Track Watch? Want to get word out about a community event? th Submit your writing, photos, and ideas by the 18 of each month to: [email protected] or call (403) 931-3411 SADDLE SORES 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GAMES NIGHT 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM