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We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. www.minnedosatribune.com Vol. 131 No. 21 Friday, August 2, 2013 90 cents + tax Local resident discovered to ready to rock! be long-time By DARRYL HOLYK American he tenth year of TMinnedosa’s annual fugitive August long weekend mu- sic festival as a non-profi t co-operative is set to kick off today with anticipa- tion for the best three days Rockin’ the Fields has had. After two previous failed attempts at festivals at the local rock site, the current rendition of the festival has found its niche and as their slogan says, Rockin’ the Fields is “solid as a rock”. With humble begin- nings to keep the rock fes- Police photo tival going in Minnedosa, Rockin’ the Fields has By JENNIFER PAIGE experienced continual growth since its fi rst festi- local woman living val back in 2004. A in Minnedosa was “We’ve grown in baby recently discovered to be steps and it’s been fabu- a long-time American fu- lous,” said festival promot- gitive, evading criminal er, Tom Crook. “We have charges for the past 16 a great board of directors. years. Th ey stick to the budget Known in town as and that’s one of the main Jean McPherson, Jean reasons we have survived ten years. We’ve been able Terese Keating has been Photo by Darryl Holyk a wanted fugitive in the to increase the budget a state of Oregon since little more every year.” (L-R) RFM President, Darcy Bialas; Director in Charge of Site, Barry Coutts 1998. As a result of this, an- and Lead Hand, Blaine Instance are pictured with the reclaimed On April 13, 1997, nual improvements are Bombers seats recently installed in the main concert bowl. Keating, who was 38 made to the site and bigger years-old at the time, was name acts are booked. Trooper, Monster Truck, forward for RFM and was fl ip seats, which RFM was site. “Th is year we have in- driving under the influ- “Last year we had one One Bad Son, Starship fea- a goal of organizers right able to acquire from the old stalled 198 fl ip seats which ence with her two small of the biggest bands we’ve turing Mickey Th omas and from day one. “I think that Bombers stadium in Win- will be great for the rock- children and caused a ever had as Rockin’ the Th e Headpins. A number of paid off and people are see- nipeg. ers who want to sit down, fatal car accident which Fields with Finger Eleven. other bands will also be ap- ing the hard work that is go- Th anks to Marty take a load off and enjoy killed 65-year-old, Jewel Th is year, we have Th eory pearing on the secondary ing into this,” said Tom. McNabb and the Winni- the show,” mentioned RFM Anderson. of a Dead Man so we’re stages. Regulars attending peg Blue Bombers, RFM President, Darcy Bialas. slowly getting there.” Other Two years ago saw the this years festival will see was able to take a crew Continued big name acts scheduled return of the big main stage some welcome improve- into Winnipeg earlier this Continued to appear this weekend in- on Page 13 at the bottom of the concert ments to the concert bowl year to remove some of on Page 3 clude Th e Trews, Big Wreck, bowl. Th is was a huge step with the installation of blue the seats for use at the rock WELCOME RODEO AND ROCKIN’ THE FIELDS FANS! Enjoy your August long weeknd in friendly Minnedosa! 2 Friday, August 2, 2013 Th e Minnedosa Tribune Maxine Woodcock new Services to Seniors Coordinator commented. Her offi ce is independence. served at the Town View located on the main fl oor of According to Maxine, Manor three times a per the Town View Manor and “My role as Resource Coor- week. At the beginning of is open Monday through dinator is to coordinate ser- August, Maxine will begin Friday. vices to help seniors main- training with Victoria Life- Minnedosa and Dis- tain independent living. I line to provide seniors with trict Services to Senior will be recruiting service more safety. Th is program (MDSS) is an organization providers such as drivers, off ers help at the touch of a that supports seniors in the those who will do clean- button. Town of Minnedosa, R.M. ing, help with shopping, As for right now, “I am of Odanah, R.M. of Minto, laundry, errands, etc. and in the process of updating and the northern part of the matching them with clients the list of housing avail- R.M. of Saskatchewan. It is needing a helping hand.” able to seniors in Minnedo- funded through the Prairie MDSS also has an sa. Th is means a list of Mountain Health Authority equipment lending pro- prospective apartments, and governed by a Board gram for tub chairs, walk- condos, etc.” Maxine an- of Directors that aim to ers, and canes in addition nounced. maintain a seniors’ to three congregate meals Mavericks in semi fi nals Photo by Darryl Holyk A month into her new position as Services to Seniors Coordinator, Maxine Woodcock is looking forward to new programs and opportunities that are available to seniors in the community. By SARAH DALRYMPLE and District Services to on various topics of inter- Seniors. “I look forward to est, to the community as a s of July 2nd, Maxine working with seniors and whole. We have an open AWoodcock has taken those with disabilities. I door policy, so I look for- up the role of Resource Co- plan to off er information ward to meeting and work- ordinator for Minnedosa sessions and workshops ing with everyone.” Maxine File photo By DARRYL HOLYK year run as Santa Clara game was not determined League Champions. Th e at press time. his weekend, the Mavericks closed out the After a long run under TMinnedosa Mavericks regular season with 11 the coaching guidance of will represent the Santa wins and two losses and Orville Madill, the Maver- Clara Baseball League at are now moving on to the icks are now coached by the AA Provincial tourna- semi fi nals from a suc- Jay Klym and appear to be ment in Hamiota. Th e Mav- cessful quarter fi nal run. continuing their string of ericks are up against seven Th e Mavericks next game baseball athletic strength. other “best of” teams from will be against the Por- Good luck to the Maver- around the province. tage Padres and fans can icks in the upcoming pro- Our local team has expect a home game here vincial tournament and had another successful in Minnedosa next week, semi-fi nal games! year defending its seven although the date of that 15% OFF 1st 20 signed customers Roofing, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestrough 1-204-868-0260 [email protected] SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!!! Th e Minnedosa Tribune Friday, August 2, 2013 3 RFM ten years strong and growing Continued view of the main stage but $175,000 from the festival. before and after the festi- will include afternoon mu- ing Ted roaming the site on from Page 1 also the secondary stage All of these funds go back val, assisting with the set- sic at the small stage under horseback throughout the (the former Main Stage) into the community. up, teardown and cleanup the tent, a scavenger hunt, weekend. Th is year, due to Additional fl ip seats and the smaller stage area “Th is couldn’t be done of the site. a rock trivia contest and a recent health issue, Ted are planned to be installed which is located where the without our volunteers. It’s Gates for this year’s Texas Hold-em poker tour- will not be on horseback in the year’s ahead. Along previous secondary stage turned into a great com- festival opened Th urs- nament. Th e best decorat- but is looking forward to with the fl ip seats, bench once was. munity event and people day at noon and at press ed campsite contest is also joining in the party and seating in the concert bowl Pulling off a festival realize that and come out time Wednesday tickets returning this year with wheeling around the site provides seating for 600 of this magnitude takes here and help. It makes were still available. “We’re some great prizes avail- soaking up all the fun and people. “Th is year, we can months of hard work and all the diff erence in the ahead of last year and we able. music RFM brings to the seat 800 people easily,” planning as well as an world,” mentioned Tom. expect a huge number of Th e land which is now property what was former- mentioned Darcy. army of volunteers. RFM is Organizers estimate walk-up as well,” said Tom. occupied by the RFM site ly his pasture. Another addition to fortunate to have secured in excess of 250 volun- “Th at is dependent on the is owned by Ted and Di- RFM is ten years the concert bowl is a per- the trust of local volunteers teers are involved with the weather but it’s looking ana Clarke. Back in 1995 strong and still rocking on manent handicap deck lo- which are rewarded with a Rockin’ the Fields week- like it’s going to be a nice when planning for the fi rst and from the growth and cated at the top centre of the portion of the weekends’ end.