PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As we move into July we are looking forward to a busy couple of months with the Races, Rodeo and Fair taking place at the Track. Thank you to staff and especially volunteers for their efforts into making the grounds look great.

Our kickoff event, the Half Marathon was a great success. We had an estimated 1,053 runners – many more than we expected. Thank you to Rick and many volunteers for helping out.

At the office we had a change in our bookkeeping position and we welcome Richelle Skrilec to fill the position. Please drop by and say hi! Thank you to Lorelei for her time and efforts while serving at MRAS.

As mentioned in my previous messages, we will be starting work on the mechanic components at MRAS with the heating and hot water systems getting a complete makeover. Please note below the current schedule which may impact the availably of services at the Track:

Quonset & Quonset Washrooms July 12 & 13 (Tuesday and Wednesday) - Removal and installation of hot water tank and furnace, including gas 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS and electrical connections. Quonset washrooms closed. July 14 (Thursday) – Installation of Quonset tube Brent Foster – [email protected] heater. Quonset closed. President

Main Hall Ralph Onicul – [email protected] July 18 (Monday) – Removal of furnaces in lower level. Vice President July 26 – 28 (Tuesday - Thursday) – Installation of Hall furnaces. Malcolm Sills – [email protected] July 29 (Friday) – Installation of furnace in safe room. Past President

Do we have water? Thank you to Malcolm and Frank for Anna Marie Mullane – [email protected] Treasurer fixing the electrical wiring issue needing attention at the plant / well. Faye White – [email protected] Secretary Last but not least – memberships! Becoming a member of MRAS saves you time and money. The annual fee Catherine Duerholt - [email protected] allows you to get free admission to all events! Please contact the office to get a membership or to the MRAS Barb Castell – [email protected] website. Rick Charlton – See you at the Track! [email protected]

Brent Bill Jackson – [email protected]

Stacey McArthur – [email protected] Brent Foster MRAS President Shane Darling – [email protected]

Karie Wylie – [email protected]

NEW EMPLOYEE

Please allow me to introduce Richelle Skrilec, the new MRAS Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant. Richelle comes to us with a very strong bookkeeping and administrative background including her own bookkeeping business, and has knowledge in assisting Canadian non-profits and charities. She will be available to assist with our larger events as needed throughout the season.

Richelle is in the office Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at: 403.931.3411 [email protected]

Next time you visit the Racetrack please drop by and introduce yourself to Richelle.

Welcome, Richelle!!

- Kelly Dinning

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Spolumbo’s Fine Foods at the MRAS Concession is looking for a part time employee from July to October.

The ideal candidate will: • Be 16 years of age or older • Have reliable transportation • Have the ability to work as a cashier, deli clerk and complete other tasks as required.

To apply or inquire about this position please contact Michael Solobay at [email protected]

MILLARVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Summer hours for the library are: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6th

SUMMER READING PROGRAM Encourage your children to keep reading over the summer by signing them up for the Summer Reading Program at your local library. Here at Millarville we will be running our program on a drop-in basis, every Wednesday from 10:30 am – 7:30 pm. The program is open to children from preschool to grade 6 and there will be activities and crafts and of course lots of books to read!

MILLARVILLE RODEO

many of the pro’s you see in that arena get their We can hardly believe it but the 20th annual start. We’re very proud of our contribution to the Millarville Rodeo is right around the corner! Mark sport of rodeo, and we can’t do that without the your calendars – July 22 to 24th the Millarville support of the rodeo fans and sponsors. Racetrack will host the best FCA rodeo in the foothills with nearly 300 contestants battling for We would like to thank all our sponsors for helping prize money and a coveted champion buckle. In us put on a great show. Our presenting event honor of our milestone anniversary, we have added sponsors for 2016 are: a few new features for 2016. • Bowa Enviromental; Come out on Saturday and Sunday is Pony Bronc • Pengrowth Energy; Riding. That’s right – young cowboys will be • Agriterra High River; matched up with ponies (think the Shetland kind) to • Sapphire Water International; see if they can last eight seconds! If you’ve ever • Rolling Mix Concrete; had the pleasure of riding a pony in your youth, you • White Moose Ranch; know they can often be a bit unpredictable. We are • UFA; thrilled be the first Southern rodeo to • Ford; showcase this wildly entertaining event. • Fountain Tire; • Village Brewery; and After a multi-year hiatus, we are hosting a Cabaret • Foothills Auctioneers Stavely. featuring Drew Gregory, 2015 ACMA Male Artist of the Year. The Cabaret will be licensed for those 18 Thank you to our local rodeo supporters: and over and will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on • Ron Scott Financial; Saturday, July 23. If you work up an appetite • Bar T5 Agra Services; dancing, you can grab a great bite to eat right at the • The Antony Family; dance with food service being offered by the • Rick and Lillian Dalton; fantastic Rusty Spur Catering. Tickets for the dance • Absolut Masonry; and will be available at the door for $15 each. • Liberty Mortgage Services Ltd.

This year, we have made a change to our Local Of course, we also need to take a moment to Junior Barrel Racing event. It will now fall under the recognize the MRAS site sponsors: FCA’s event “Peewee Barrel Racing.” We will still be • Okotoks GMC; accepting local entries for kids 10 and under who • Okotoks Ford Lincoln; want to make their rodeo debut. Further details can Integrity Post Structure; and be found on the adjacent page. • Crescent Point Energy. • Last but not least, the ever-popular Millarville Musical Ride will perform prior to the Grand Entry Come join us to celebrate our milestone alongside trick rider Shelby Cummings. Don’t miss anniversary! The rodeo runs Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Shelby’s death-defying performances on both Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Adults are $15 and Saturday and Sunday. kids 6-12 are only $5. Remember, if you have an MRAS membership you get complimentary With Stampede coming up, take a moment admission with your membership. Unfortunately, to remember that the Millarville Rodeo is where there is no camping available at the 2016 rodeo, so please plan for a responsible ride home.

See you at the Rodeo!

MILLARVILLE RODEO MEMORIES By: MRAS Historical Committee

It’s hard to believe it’s already been 20 years for the Millarville Rodeo. Since the first rodeo in May 1996, the rodeo has faced weather challenges and competition from other rodeos but has persevered. The third weekend in July is officially rodeo weekend at the Millarville Racetrack.

The first rodeo committee was chaired by Rob Bergevin and Gord Campbell. In addition to the classic rodeo events – saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing - there was cattle penning, a First Millarville Rodeo Committee in 1997 western trade fair, beer gardens, children’s area, Calgary Stampede Show Riders, and Stampede Queen and Princesses in attendance. Over the years the Rodeo has showcased novice bronc riding, junior bull riding, wild cow milking, wild horse races, miniature chuckwagon races, trick and precision riding, our own Millarville Musical Ride, mutton busting, team penning, Friday evening family night, a huge Brahma Bull, various forms of shooting entertainment, wild mustang shows and ranch roping demonstrations.

The goal of the first rodeo committee was to bring something new to the MRAS, to promote the sport and engage youth in rodeo. They are associated with the Foothills Cowboy Association and stock contractors Richards Rodeo Company and Pengelly Rodeo Stock. When the rodeo was held in May, the rodeo committee would visit the local schools to promote the Friday evening Family Night with free tickets. One of the most satisfying events was the “Magic Rodeo” on Friday mornings for special needs children. It really meant a lot to these kids to be up close and personal with the animals and the cowboys.

As part of the Foothills Cowboy Association, the Millarville Rodeo is firmly committed to the FCA’s “Building a Cowboy” program. Throughout the year they are involved in the Wrangler Rodeo and the High School Rodeo circuit, offering the facilities at the Millarville Racetrack and providing volunteer support. The rodeo committee continues to be involved in clinics and training for young cowboys and cowgirls.

Many of today’s top cowboys got their start at the Millarville rodeo - locals such as Sam Kelts, Tyler, Kyle and Chad Thomson, Marty, Casey and Jake Vernon, Dustin Flundra, and Tommy Clarke to name a few. The flag girls are all local and have come up through 4-H or Pony Club. There is always a local person to sing O and we have enjoyed hearing from the likes of Sandra Bull, Ashleigh Sandul, Maddie Thompson, Stephanie Bergevin and Cassie Calloway. The rodeo is fortunate to have great announcing from Dave Poulsen and Rob Bergevin. Rodeo clown Dennis Halstead is always a crowd pleaser.

The rodeo often hosts a dance or cabaret but the location has changed over the years from the Black Diamond hotel bar, the Oilfields Arena, the Millarville riding arena and most recently, under the stars!

This year’s rodeo chairman is Dave Clarke, who has held that position more than once in the last twenty years. There are quite a few members from that first committee who have stayed involved with the rodeo over the years, or who have left and come back. Dave says it’s been a lot of fun and they could not have done it without the tremendous community support and amazing volunteers.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE 2016

There are many speculations about climate change, sustainability and what the future holds for us and future generations. As individuals, many things are out of our control, but we can practice Permaculture. Permaculture is a design system that aims to create sustainable human habitats, wherever you choose to live.

Many Permaculture practitioners in our province are gathering together this July 8-10th in , to host a Permaculture gathering including hands-on workshops, tours of Permaculture properties, and a sampling of local/organic foods. Permaculture advocates aim to grow as much of their own food as possible, reduce energy use, and increase energy efficiency in housing, economics and food production. Presenters will offer workshops in: rainwater catchment, fermenting foods, creative facilitation, making paper, sustainability and economics, making herbal salves, wildcrafting medicinals, video documenting your (Permaculture) project, and using wildflowers in the landscape.

PRIDDIS & MILLARVILLE FAIR

Calling all owners of farming equipment – come ‘Along for the Ride’ at the Priddis & Millarville Fair. There will be a TRACTOR PULL on Saturday, August 20. Weigh in is at 8 a.m. and pulls are at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. FARM TRUCKS other than the first place winner from 2015 are eligible to enter in 2016 – this is a rule change for 2016. TRACTORS, TRUCKS & ANTIQUE AUTOS please plan to join the Parade of Power around the racetrack at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. We’d love to have your equipment for display on Sunday too.

For all Fair enthusiasts - have you searched through the 2016 Fair book to find the classes that catch your eye? Once you’ve decided what you are going to enter, you can submit your choices online at primil.fairmanager.com , mail in your paper entry form (in the back of the fair book) to the MRAS office or drop off your entry form at your next visit to the racetrack. The deadline for entries is August 14.

The Fair Committee is very excited to offer “3 Little Pigs” as our raffle prizes this year (see next page for details). They are on display at each Farmers’ Market – stop by the ‘Pig Pen’ near the Information Booth and have a good look. We are selling raffle tickets for $5 each and the proceeds will be shared with Rowan House Emergency Shelter.

$5 RAFFLE TICKETS To win one of 3 little pigs!

A one-of-a-kind, A lovely, ceramic pig A cute, motorized pig not-so-little garden pig to grace your home to entertain your family

Draw will take place SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 at the Priddis & Millarville Fair - ONLY 2000 TICKETS PRINTED -

Proceeds split between the Priddis & Millarville Fair (75%) and Rowan House Emergency Shelter (25%)

RUN TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET WRAP UP

The 5th annual Millarville “Run To The Farmers’ Market” on June 18 drew 1,200 registrations, helped by a team of 150 local volunteers. The event, an MRAS fundraiser, has quadrupled in size since its first year in 2012.

“The event is about 73% female, high by any comparison with other events, even though our course is pretty tough,” said Race Director Rick Charlton. “But we’re fairly unique with the Millarville Farmers’ Market at the finish line and our finishers medals created by a local Farmers’ Market artisan. And, of course, COBS Bread cinnamon buns on the course. People have a lot of fun,” continued Rick.

The event is divided into four categories - a 21.1km half marathon, a two-person half marathon relay (legs of 9km and 12.1km and the eclectic COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler with its “Bunner” and “Runner” categories.

About 55% of participants came from Calgary but about 40 came from Millarville addresses, up from only two in 2012.

Aaron Swanson, an Okotoks native, won the men’s half marathon in 1:14:21:67 while Trisha Drobeck of Missoula, Montana, fresh off a February appearance at the USA Olympic Marathon trials, won the women’s side in 1:21:57:93.

In the COBS Cinnamon Bun Run, Andrew Drobeck of Missoula, an experienced Ironman triathlete, managed to stop and down two cinnamon buns along the 8-Mile route as a “Bunner” while still getting to the finish line ahead of his male 8-Mile “Runner” counterpart, Derek Campbell of Calgary. That earned Drobeck a $75 bonus. He told us he was taking only about 15 seconds to down each of the buns. Drobeck finished in 47:32:36, averaging 3:41 per KM wire-to-wire in spite of his pit stops.

Annie Hird of Calgary missed accomplishing the same thing on the women’s “Bunner” side, finishing only nine seconds behind her 8-Mile “Runner” counterpart Ella Hnatyshyn of Calgary. Annie was taking about one minute to down each of her cinnamon buns after dipping them in water. The ladies averaged a smoking pace of 4:32 and 4:33 per KM respectively. All four 8-Miler course records fell on the day.

The Race Committee would like to thank COBS Bread, Centennial Village Okotoks (Kelly & Lee Hodgins), OK Tire Black Diamond/Kumho Tire (Justin & Jolene Friesen), Foothills Animal Hospital (Dr. Miranda Logan), Sobey’s Okotoks (David Gilbert), Country Food Mart AG Goods, Black Diamond (Mark & Rachelle Muller), Essex Lease Financial Consulting (Russ Paton), Greidanus Honey Mill (Graham Strom), Bar T-5 Agra Services, Millarville, RBC Dominion Securities, Calgary South, RBC Global Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, JKR Excavating, Impact Magazine, Running Room, Okotoks Ford, Crescent Point Energy and Okotoks GMC for their generous support of this event. Please support these community-minded businesses where you have a chance.

See you on Racetrack Road on June 17, 2017!! 54th Annual Flower Festival Christ Church Millarville

Sat. July 23 & Sun. July 24

Tea served on Saturday only 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $6.00 Children 6 & under: $3.00

Church Service on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. All Are Welcome GOLF TOURNAMENT WRAP UP

What a gorgeous day we had for the 3rd annual Millarville Racetrack & Agriculture Society Golf Tournament! The Turner Valley Golf Club provided a perfect backdrop for a fun, relaxing day of golf followed by a luncheon and Silent Auction. Although we had fewer golfers than previous year, we still raised close to $7,000 towards matching government grants to provide upgrades to our facility – this year concentrating on the MRAS Hall. First place was captured by Team Schweiger (Fred Schweiger, Jason Douglas, and Rob Baron). Second place to Team Vernon (Kevin, Terry & Rochelle Vernon & Darcy Rose). Most honest bragging rights: Team Bull (Gerald & Sandra Bull, Bob O’Callaghan & Joan Allwarden). Early Bird Draw was won by Team Dawson (Norma Dawson, Judy Kenny, Anita Gaylard & Jean Whyte).

Skill prizes were as follows: Men’s Closest to the Pin - Bill Ward Women’s Closest to the Pin - Marney Delver Men’s Longest Drive - Mike Duerholt Women’s Longest Drive - Heather Lunn Men’s Longest Putt - Malcolm Sills Women’s Longest Putt - Karen Vernon Closest to the Stick Pony Corral - Dave Lynn

Sand Draw went to Larry Delver and Water Draw to Marty Vernon.

We would like to thank all those businesses and individuals who donated items for the Silent Auction, our fantastic volunteers and especially our sponsors, without whom we wouldn’t have a golf tournament. Special thanks to CountryG 3D Design & Printing for the great 3D “GOLF” keychains for all the participants and volunteers. I personally would like to thank the Golf Committee, consisting of Norma Dawson, Kelly Dinning, Catherine Duerholt, Gail Dziuba, Bill Jackson, Edith Morlidge and Suzanne Sills for their dedication to making this tournament a success. Many thanks to staff of The Turner Valley Golf Club, especially Julie in Tournaments, Blake in the Pro Shop and Kelly in Catering.

Silent Auction donators (in no particular order): Cathy Scatterty, John Barlow MP, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Calgary Blues Music Association, Jubilations/Aussie Rules, Fairmont Banff Springs, Highwood Golf and Country Club, , Resorts of the , Royal Tyrrell Museum, Calaway Park, Wintergreen Golf and Country Club, Butterfield Acres Farm, Heritage Park, Green Gate Garden Centres, Kruger Products, Woodland West, Jean Whyte, GolfTec, Whissell Contracting Ltd., D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Eau Claire Distillery, Catherine Duerholt, Canem, Eco Liquor, Valley Liquor, Anita Gaylard, The Corner House Café, RBC Turner Valley, Big Rock Breweries, Chuckwagon Café & Cattle Co., Okotoks Home Hardware, Okotoks Eyecare, Bill Jackson, Saskatoon Farm, Boothill Gallery, Blue Rock Gallery, Hotel Blackfoot, Turner Valley Golf Club, Pearl Laycraft, Rona Black Diamond, Home Depot, We Wash Windows, Nature Arranged, Tupperware by Stacie, Ginger Laurier, Donna Kendall, One on One Studio, Angie Denovan, Marney Delver.

Volunteers: MRAS Golf Committee listed above as well as Betty Foran, Anita Gaylard, Judy Kenny, Jeannine Lewis, Myrna McKay, Tom Walls and Patty Webb.

Our Sponsors:

See you next year - June 5, 2017 at the Turner Valley Golf Club MILLARVILLE MUTTS WRAP UP By: Genevieve Moreau

What a year!

The Millarville Mutts and Mustangs 4-H Club Rawn, Kailey Morrison and Megan Rawn were the wrapped things up with their Achievement Day on High Point winners. May 15 at Three-Point Stables. The archery, canine, and photography competitions started at 10 a.m. The canine Reserve Champion winners were Daniel and continued until noon, when the members, Wantenaar and Harry Rawn, while the Grand spectators and guests were treated to a potluck. Champion winners were Maggie Powell and Nathan After lunch, the horse show carried on until 3 p.m. Glatt. when the placings were handed out. In the archery project, the Grand Champion winners The club's energy was still pumping several weeks were Jolene Bohn, Ashley Carver, Greg Oliver and later at 4-H on Parade. Led by Jackie Rawn, Dan Nathan Glatt. Glatt and Jill Oliver, members had their families bursting with pride. Competing with clubs from In photography, the Reserve Champion was across the region, the club proved the work ethic of Veronica Moreau, and the Grand Champion was its members. Genevieve Moreau.

In the horse show, Elyse McAteer, Joel Evans and Awards for excellent record books in all categories Kailey Morrison came away with highpoint, while were given to Nicole Oliver, Greg Oliver, Kailey Dylan Todd, Joel Evans, and Isabelle Ladiges Morrison, Veronica Moreau, Harry Rawn and placed 1st, 3rd, and 1st in their divisions in "Jeopardy Genevieve Moreau. Trail." Our senior horse members even won the Level 4-7 division of "Horse Bowl!” On June 18 the members of the club volunteered at the Millarville Run to the Farmers’ Market. They Three members from the club showcased their stood along the sidelines and cheered the runners photographs in the competition. All of them on. Later in the day, many of the club members presented wonderful pictures that they should be from all the projects participated in the Okotoks very proud of. Congratulations to Nicole Oliver for Parade. The members thoroughly enjoyed these winning 1st with her gorgeous night photograph! events and are excited to participate in them next year! In the canine project, Joy Den Haan and her dog “Sneakers” came in 2nd in beginner showmanship Finally, the members of the Mutts and Mustangs and beginner agility. Meanwhile, Nathan Glatt and would like to thank their sponsor, Bar T 5, for their his dog “Roxy” took 3rd in advanced showmanship generous support to the club. Throughout the year, and 4th in advanced obedience. the club received many fantastic deals on products that were needed. At the Club Banquet, everyone's hard work was evident when awards were handed out. Overall, it was an exciting year - congratulations to all! With new members learning the ropes and the For the equine project awards, the Reserve High more seasoned members in university, it was a Point winners were Bailee Smith, Dylan Todd, Elyse challenging time for all. McAteer, Chloe Van Aelst and Rachel Glatt. Jeremy Hartmann, Kiera Sweeney, Amara Furgala, Harry SHEEP CREEK WEAVERS

In Celebration of our 40th anniversary we had a 70’s celebration. We were honored by the attendance of old, present and new members. Following our final business meeting of the year we enjoyed an uproariously funny Thursday Morning Live, (our version of Saturday Night Live) including Lois Milner reading highlights from past meetings, skits from 70’s shows and an ABBA Karaoke featuring instruments recreated using tools of the trade, and of course there were commercial breaks.

We will also be celebrating our 40th anniversary with a Fleece to Shawl Competition on August 20, 2016 as an Exhibit at the Priddis and Millarville Fair. Each team may include one weaver, two spinners, two carders and one alternate. Only five team members can be working on the shawl at one time. Competition will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The Shawls will be auctioned off by Silent Auction to recover costs of the competition. A $100.00 prize will be awarded to the team producing the shawl with the highest Silent Auction bid. There will be a $25.00 entry fee for each team. Entry fees include the coated fleeces for the shawls, pancake breakfast, snacks and beverages. Registration will close once a maximum of five teams have registered. Have fun showing off your Guild or Team’s skills and register for the SCW 40th anniversary Sheep to Shawl Competition.

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