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Top: #13 Brady Waddell throwing another strike on Tuesday, May 21, against the Virden Oilers. Brady pitched all six innings.

Left: Red Sox #10 Hayden Crampain scoopes up an infield hit and tags out Virden Oilers #4 Toby Troughton as he tries to take third base.

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aseball season is back in high gear as of Tuesday May 21. The first game of the season was played at the Hamiota baseball diamond, Hamiota Red Sox vs Virden Oilers.

The score was Red Sox 2 – Virden Oilers 3. The Virden Oilers scored two runs in the second by #37

Jeff Peel and #73 Danny Cochrane. Their final run was in the fifth scored by #37 Jeff Peel. The Red Sox two runs were scored at the bottom of the third by #10 Hayden Crampain and #11 Justin K night.

Be sure to watch the community calendar for future home games for our community teams. Friday, May 24, Hamiota will be taking on Oak River in Oak River, and Sunday, May 26, Hamiota will be home to play Reston.

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he first Cowboy Supper Trail Ride of 2024 took place on Monday, May 20. It was a beautiful day with a great group of riders. Seventeen riders made it out for the day and the rain stayed away.

Guests arrived about half an hour early to fill out their forms and meet their assigned horse which was carefully picked out for them based on a few questions

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Riding the trails through the beauitful green valley .

asked at time of reserving their spot. After signing in, a few safety precautions were delivered.

Then it was time to ride. Thanks to Wayne, Owen, Scott, Camilla, Pam, and Les for helping with the horses.

The group headed out on the trail for a two-and-ahalf-hour adventure over the valley to the old Milk and Honey site. Then they continued over to see the buffalo and from there they headed back to the ranch.

On the way back to the ranch the group could already smell the cowboy supper being cooked. David, Yvonne, Jody, Nikki, and Lily provided an amazing meal, a delicious steak supper with all the trimmings.

As riders dismounted their horses, they made their way over to the classroom and campfire area where they quenched their thirst and filled their plates with an array of authentic cowboy food such as steak, baked beans, baked potato, corn, salads and so much more good food and a delicious dessert to fix that sweet tooth.

After supper riders were welcome to hang out around the campfire and share stories with fellow riders and digest their full bellies.

The next Cowboy Supper Trail Ride will be June 29.

Reach out to Kim at 306-322-7710 or visit the website at www.luckybreakequine.com to join in the fun. Riders must be 6yrs or older. No riding experience is required.

The guides are there to help everyone out along the way and to provide everyone with an enjoyable experience.

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Pour remaining cheesecake batter on top. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect.

6) Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool cheesecake at room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 8 hours to overnight.

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Another drama week has come and gone for the Strathclair Drama Club. For the 40th time, the Bend Theatre was a flurry of activity as people came from near and far to take in Shrek - the Musical, April 22 - 27, 2024. The play, based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, was produced/directed by the team of Rylee Martin, Stan Runions, Shirley Martin, Barb Dowsett, and Christine Bailey. Together, they led a cast of over 50 talented actors from all over southwestern Manitoba to a musical success. If you saw the show or have ever been involved in a production, you likely realize that drama productions, much like ogres and onions, have a lot of layers!

Planning for this production took place last summer when the selection committee tracked down the production team, who then selected the play. Auditions were held in the fall and production rehearsals began at the beginning of January. From January until April, the cast made trips to Strathclair to rehearse, run lines, block scenes, and perfect their choreography. Orchestra members also began their rehearsals in the new year, meeting weekly at the theatre to run through the challenging music. Behind the scenes, the various crews began their production preparations as well - meeting and planning the sets, props, costumes, make up, projected imagery, sound effects, ticket sale details, and program design. These are all layers to the Strathclair Drama Club that contribute to the success of our club and to our production. Our dedicated board, cast, and crew put in a phenomenal amount of effort to ensure that every

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We were thankful to have the cooperation of Mother Nature this year (unlike the 39th show that saw us postpone and reschedule two shows) and we received a lot of positive feedback about our change from a Saturday evening performance to a Saturday matinee performance. Shrek - The Musical was dedicated to our audience members, who give us a reason to put on these wonderful productions each year. Tickets sales for 40 productions accumulate to around 74,500 seats! We certainly appreciate the support of our local community members.

Even though the curtain closed on April 27th, signifying the end of another production week, the celebration isn’t over! Please join the members of the Strathclair Drama Club in an all-ages social event, July 6, 2024 at the Strathclair Rink. The evening will start off with “visiting time” between 7 and 9 pm and then the “social time” will begin at 9 pm and will feature the “Clubbing Fraggles”. For more information/tickets, please follow us on Facebook (www. facebook.com/Strathclairdramaclub) or contact Beccy at 204 365-2605. If you’ve seen a show, been a part of the show, sponsored a show, or just enjoy a good social event, we’d love to see you at our 40th production celebration!

If you’re curious about the 2025 production, the planning process will begin shortly. The selection committee has been established and they will soon be looking for people to join the directing team. The 41st production dates are set for April 21-26, 2025 and our AGM will take place on October 27, 2024. Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss next year’s production!

o celebrate his 70th birthday, Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot wrote and starred in a one person TV special. Its title, quite appropriately, was “Old Enough to Say What I Want;” which is exactly what he did. In my view, that special contained some of his best work; and even though his voice was silenced a few years ago when he died, his work will live on.

I am often told that one’s latter days (the period from retirement to death) are one’s golden years. My reply is: “Golden? For whom?” As each year passes, I find that more of the gold I accumulate gets taken away by higher prices for goods and services and higher taxes to keep the machinery of government running smoothly. While I cringe at some of the taxes I have to pay, I’m not going to be overly critical of them. I am happy to enjoy the benefits of those taxes; and don’t mind helping pay for the services my family and I receive.

But as I get older, I have noticed a subtle change in some of my mannerisms. When asked, I will express my views on current issues. But I choose my words carefully and try to address opinions and behavior without resorting to personal attacks. And I pick my fights very carefully.

There is no point in expending vast amounts of energy on trivial things.

But on serious issues, I feel, like Dave Broadfoot, that “I am old enough to say what I want;” or to be more accurate, “I am old enough to say what I know God wants me to say.” That’s one big advantage of growing old. We can be more opinionated. After all, we have age and experience on our side-something younger generations are just beginning to acquire.

The Old Testament contains many accounts of people who, in their latter years, were unrelenting in their attacks on the evils in their society and unwavering in their call for a “moral and spiritual revival” that would radically alter the fabric of their society.

One such person was the man whose biography is contained in the OT book bearing his name-a military general named Joshua. He became ancient Israel’s leader after the death of Moses. Under his guidance, the Israelites entered the Promised Land and conquered all of its major cities.

They took control of the economy, built homes, set up communities and businesses and established themselves as the dominant power in that part of the world.

But one thing troubled Joshua. As the people’s wealth and comfort increased, their faith in and devotion to God decreased. The trends were easy to see. The people were forgetting all about God. The more they forgot about God, the more they started to ignore God’s laws. It would only be a matter of time before they started making themselves new gods and then, in a last act of defiance, making themselves new laws. Joshua could see it coming.

That’s why his final words to his people were these: “Make up your mind. Choose who you will serve. Will you serve God or will you serve a different god?”

You and I must make the same choice. No one can make it for us. No one can impose it on us. We must choose who we will serve. But we must choose carefully. The choice we make will determine how we think, speak and live in this life; and where we will spend eternity.

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By Chad Carpenter

Rita Friesen

Things my home town taught me

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was born at Holland, Manitoba in 1948 in the Holland Nursing Home. In today’s environment, that will sound strange but in that era, the Holland Nursing Home was a house with three or four beds and Dr. Ostapovich and his nurse wife lived right across the street. While I am sure that the privately owned nursing home dealt with many different cases, it was where expectant mothers went to await the birth of their babies when home birthing wasn’t available. Our farm was five miles out of town and I was born Mar. 29. If there had been complications, a mid-wife (if there even was one) or the doctor might not have been able to make it to the farm as the roads were often “snowed in”. At any rate, I was the first Holland baby delivered by Dr. Ostapovich as he had just begun his practise at Holland, one that he maintained for decades. He had been a doctor during WWII with the Canadian armed forces.

That small town experience taught me that health care could be provided privately and without a lot of government intervention. While today’s world of medicine is considerably more complicated than it was in 1948, there are still likely lessons to be learned from that era.

Another thing I learned at Holland was how to live in a mixed cultural community. Holland was, in the 1940s, an almost all white community but the faith differences often came to the surface. There were three major groups and several groups with lesser numbers but we mostly got along OK. When people concentrate on the common good such as the community hall, the local school, the Ag Society and the 4-H and sports groups, things tend to work out.

I said Holland was almost all white but the residents came from English, Scottish, French and Belgian backgrounds. The backgrounds tended to neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell be held in esteem, even in the midst of some suspicion and scorn, but when the thermometer drops 40 below or a house burns down, peoples’ differences don’t seem to matter so much.

Nothing like a good threshing or wood cutting bee with some good home cooking to bring people together.

I also learned innovation in the town. My mother would say if a town had a good Ag-rep and a good doctor, it had a big leg up on its problems. I mentioned the “good doctor” above but we also had good Ag-reps. About 40 towns in Manitoba had a Manitoba Department of Agriculture office with an Ag-rep and a secretary. That was back in the day when we actually had a Department of Agriculture compared to the watered down version of the past 10 years or so. At the Ag-office you could receive advice on any aspect of farming and it wasn’t tied into a particular company or supplier. With an Ag-rep, the advice wasn’t linked into selling a particular product or services. In spite of the army of advisors we have today from the Ag industry, and the great advice received, I think the independent advice still would have a valuable place.

Ag-rep offices also administered the 4-H program, the local Ag Societies, the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act (PFRA) tree planting program and many other programs.

The Ag-reps, and the many progressive farmers in the area, helped advance the potato industry. I can

remember when in the absence of potato sheds, harvested potatoes would be stored over winter in bunkers cut into the side of a hill and covered with straw and soil. Sometimes unused barns were used. Soon the modern potato sheds popped up around the country.

My father, on the advice of the Agrep, started growing corn for silage.

He was one of the first in the area to do so. One farmer told me, “The best way to make a small farm into a big farm is to grow corn.” He was right.

Now corn is grown in my home area for grain as well a silage and much further north than Holland.

At Holland, I learned to write.

Some would say I still have a lot to learn but that’s where it started. It’s also where I learned how to speak in public, run a meeting, take meeting minutes and keep accounts through the 4-H clubs. Holland was where I worked on my first publication and it was printed in-house at our school and at the Treherne Times. I can honestly say I have been involved in publishing now for 58 years and in seven decades and it all started in Holland.

I owe so much to the life foundations that were put in place in my home town and I will be forever grateful for that.

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here was a book I read to children in times past.

It may still be well read and loved, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Well, I had an amazing, wonderful, very good day.

A day that would appear quite ordinary to many was stellar for me. For starters, I woke up this morning and nothing hurt, and I had a choice of what to eat. I went for a lovely walk, stopped to check in on a friend, and watch her daughter garden. I puttered in the garage for a bit, refinishing a century old door is pleasant work. I had a choice of what to eat for lunch, enjoyed a long talk with a daughter, followed by an equally enjoyable and lengthy call with Sister the Elder- she’s in Portugal at the moment and posting lovely reports of her travels. And I asked her to do me a favour- that in itself is unusual for I seldom ask for help, or anything…(and now your wondering!) After a bit more sanding and stripping on the door I went for another long walk. This time I spotted two dear folks just sitting- so I crossed the street and had a wonderful chat with them. We share a faith family and the conversation was light, yet encouraging and meaningful.

While mowing the back yard the other day, the mower heaved a sigh, belched a belch and simply died. I left it sitting there. Days later it was still unresponsive. I posted on social media, explaining my dilemma and asking for suggestions. Is it time to hire lawn care, do I purchase a new mower, do I get this one fixed? Fun fact- I still enjoy mowing the lawn and caring for my home and yard, so repair or replace where my first options. I asked for opinions, and I received them; mostly to let the task fall to others. While I was still debating the neighbours mowed my lawn, and a grandson picked up the mower to take a look at it. I acknowledge that stating publicly I was unable to mow my grass, was kind of an ask…And again, I don’t ask often, or well. So, heartfelt thanks to those who rescued me.

The day got even better! And it was going swimmingly.

I love the looks of a well kept garden, and when the call went out for help in the garden at the end of the street, I, among many others, responded. I accepted responsibility for a small portion of the grounds. Today was the day I took the time to begin grooming and maintaining my allocated area. While I was working an interesting young person struck up a conversation. For openers we are both dog lovers, and we found a common thread in spirituality and in personalities. Pausing from digging quack grass has never been more enjoyable! Other gardeners began their work and more conversation…

More and more I wonder how come I am so very blessed. I have enough and to share, I have family and friends. May I continue to see every day as an amazing, wonderful, very good day!

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024

Jaycob Ellis-Grace

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Abby McClure

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Birthday: March 1, 2006 Parents names: Darren & Alexandria Grace Siblings: Elyjah, Lydia, Abbygail & Alyzabeth Pets: Dogs – Tulo & Smokey; Gecko – Francine First job: Farm hand and working at the feedlot Hobbies: Fishing, Snowboarding, Baseball Who do you look up to: My Papa My favourite thing about attending my school was being done!

When I was 12, I wanted to be a Farmer.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to work towards my Red Seal in Carpentry.

Birthday: September 21, 2006 Parents Names: Kevin & Holly Hyndman Siblings: Orianna Hobbies: Showing cattle and playing volleyball Who do you look up to: Orianna My favourite thing about attending my school was sports opportunities.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a Physiotherapist.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are take a Sports Management Degree at Niagra College in Ontario.

Birthday: March 28, 2006 Parents Names: Amie & Devin Horn, Trevor Lodge Siblings: McKayla, Kalia and Kaysen Pets: Chihuahua Peaka, 3 cats and fish First job: Grocery Clerk at Kenton Co-op Hobbies: Camping and kayaking Who do you look up to: My mom My favourite thing about attending my school was all the memories made with my classmates.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a Doctor.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to enter the work force, then take the Health Care Aide Course at ACC.

Birthday: March 31, 2006 Parents Names: Jenifer Miller & Kevin McClure Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to attend Brandon University in Education to become an elementary teacher and to make memories.

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Graduation season is a festive time of year. Each year, graduating students close a notable chapter in their lives. But as one chapter closes, another opens. Many families commemorate graduation with a celebration. Planning a graduation party requires some work, but the efforts can be well worth it in the end. Here are six tips for planning a graduation party.

1. Start early with planning Graduation season is a busy time of year. Many notable events take place in spring. In addition to graduation, Mother’s Day, weddings, communions, make up many people’s spring social schedule. Each of these special events will be competing in a relatively small window of time for the same vendors and services in various communities. Set a date for the graduation party as soon as possible.

Also, it would be wise to send out invitations well in advance so guests can plan ahead.

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NS CLASS OF 2024 Wishing This Year’s Graduates

Great Happiness & Success

Surrey Smith

Shane Sparrow

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Kenton, MB Hamiota Collegiate

Birthday: August 24, 2006 Parents Names: Cory & Kelly Smith Sibling: Taite (sister) Pets: 2 cats First job: Kind of a Big Deal Store Hobbies: Volleyball and Basketball Who do you look up to: My Dad My favourite thing about attending my school was sports programs.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a Physiotherapist.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are take a Bachelor of Science Degree at Brandon University while playing volleyball.

Birthday: August 2, 2006 Parents Names: Angie Avery & Chris Sparrow

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is dictate the type of venue. Having a graduation party at home can work, provided you have the space. If your graduate has requested a theme, then the party location can align with that theme. For example, a luau theme may work best around a pool or at the beach. If you will be hiring entertainment, make sure there is enough space. Give neighbors a heads-up if you’ll be hosting at home.

5. Consider an open-house event Various graduation parties may be going on at the same time, particularly on weekends. Consider an open time frame for guests to drop by and then leave when they desire. This makes it easy for the graduate’s friends to stop by when they can, rather than having a fixed schedule for the party.

6. Personalize decorations Set the party apart with some personalized decorations that fit the theme. This can include using school colors, photography, the graduate’s name, or specific quotes or interests of the graduate on banners and more.

Graduation season is on the horizon, and it’s best to start thinking about parties as soon as possible.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024

Daphne Tannas

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Hamiota, MB Hamiota Collegiate

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Birthday: March 7, 2006 Birthday: May 5, 2006 Parents Names: Matthew & Jana Tannas Siblings: Machaela and Gunnar First job: Cashier at the Hamiota Aquatic Center Hobbies: I enjoy going for runs with my dog Who do you look up to: My older sister, Machaela My favourite thing about attending my school was how passionate the teachers are. It made it easier to learn.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a backup dancer for Beyonce.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to Attend Brandon University for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and eventually earn a masters degree and PhD to work in forensic psychology.

Birthday: May 19, 2006 Parents Names: Anna & Calvin Tolton Siblings: Sebastian & Olivia Pets: Dogs – Lily & Louie First job: Waitress Hobbies: Reading and cooking Who do you look up to: My siblings My favourite thing about attending my school was sports opportunities.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a ER Nurse.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to attend Brandon University for a Bachelor of Arts Degree

Birthday: May 28, 2006 Parents names: Robin & Connie Hill Siblings: Cody and Jaylin Pets: Two Cats, Trick or Treat and Rat; Dog, Jasper, Horses, Babydoll, Snip, Ginger Snap, Rusty First job: Ellis Honey Hobbies: Barrel racing, basketball, curling, hunting, rodeo Who do you look up to: all the adults who have had an influence in my life My favourite thing about attending my school was leaving at lunch.

When I was 12, I wanted to be a Veterinarian.

Now that you are graduating, my future plans are to attend Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB for Animal Health Technology Diploma program.

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Have you thought about growing something that will lure some interesting critters into your space so you can enjoy yet another aspect of your garden? Thinking about how to entice other critters into your garden can be challenging but also very rewarding. Who doesn’t enjoy the beauty and grace of watching butterflies? Who can resist the wonder of a not so attractive worm-like critter transforming itself into a beautiful winged wonder?

Creating a space that is attractive to butterflies is an invitation for these critters to stop for a visit, or even to stay for the season. Ideally, the site should be in a full-sun area that also has some wind protection. It should be located close to outdoor patios and in view of windows you might frequently gaze out of in order to maximize your viewing pleasure.

Spend a bit of time researching those butterflies that frequent your climatic area. Learn a bit about their lifecycles and any special characteristics that they may prefer. For instance, adding a few rocks will help to create areas that hold the heat and will create spaces for your butterflies to bask.

The plant selection is key to attracting butterflies. One needs to pay attention to both the plants that provide nectar sources as well as plants that are suitable for feeding the larvae. A diverse garden will attract a larger number of different butterfly species.

Of the four life stages of butterflies there are two which require food. The larvae or caterpillar form may have specific food needs like the monarch which feeds on milkweed. Black swallowtail caterpillars eat the leaves of dill, carrot, parsley and fennel. Other plants that are good for feeding the larvae of butterflies include: hollyhock, mallows, cole crops, sunflowers, lilac, viburnum, birch and oak.

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your winged visitors healthy. It is a good idea to place these wet areas close to a windbreak of trees or shrubs to help give a safe space for these fragile and very lightweight creatures. Nectar is an essential food for the adult butterfly as it provides sugar, water and other essential nutrients like amino acids, proteins, enzymes and vitamins. They need a constant source of food in order to entice them to stay in your landscape.

Spring flowering shrubs like lilac or viburnum will provide both shelter and a nectar source in early spring.

Be sure to include some summer flowering shrubs for a nectar source in the summer. Later in the season, ripe fruit from viburnum, apples and raspberry are also good to include. Annual and perennial flowers that are attractive to butterflies are a must. Plant selected flowers in mass plantings to give the best attraction from the perspective

of the butterfly that are rather near-sighted and rely heavily on their sense of smell.

Remember, that butterflies need to be in a pesticidefree environment as they would be susceptible to any form of insecticide. Resign yourself to putting up with some chewing in order to get the beauty of the butterfly.

The immature form of the butterfly is a caterpillar that of course needs to eat… and remember that before the butterfly is the worm!

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MHSRA present the Rapid City Rodeo

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Ricki Hill competing in high school Breakaway roping in Rapid City.

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igh school and junior high riders took to the rodeo ring again on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19. The Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) hosted their next competition in Rapid City.

Boden Bond from Kenton, wearing #22, competed in high school team roping, placing seventh.

Boden placed second in high school tie down roping.

Denver Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #61, competed in high school team

roping, placing second with a time of 16.84. Denver placed sixth in high school tie down roping.

Easton Beernaerts from Rapid City, wearing #11, competed in junior high barrel racing, placing first with a time of 16.771. She placed third in the junior high girl’s breakaway and third in the junior high girl’s goat tying with a time of 15.2. She placed thirteenth in the junior high pole bending. Easton placed sixth in the junior high ribbon roping.

Emerson Beernaerts from Rapid City, wearing #17, competed in junior high barrel racing, placing fifteenth. Emerson compet-

ed in the junior high pole bending placing sixteenth.

Garrett Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #21, completed in junior high boy’s breakaway and placed first with a time of 3.53. He competed in junior high boy’s goat tying, placing tenth. Garrett competed in junior high chute dogging, placing fourth with a time of 12.51. Garrett placed tenth in the junior high team roping.

Hudson Bond from Kenton, wearing #40, competed in high school barrel racing, placing first with a time of 15.825. Hudson also competed in high school breakaway roping, placing first with a time

Rain was not stopping these grads from serving up hot dogs

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he Rivers Graduating Class held their annual BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, May 18. The rain would not stop them. The group moved to the Rivers Firehall and the event was a great success. They raised $650 to go towards graduation.

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Hudson Bond races out of the gate to compete in high school Breakaway roping.

of 9.19, and high school pole bending, placing ninth with a time of 25.29.

Hudson also competed in high school team roping, placing sixth.

Jessica Wright from Rapid City, wearing #17, competed in high school barrel racing, placing sixth with a time of 16.4. She competed in high school goat tying, placing first with a time of 8.94. Jessica placed second in high school pole bending with a time of 22.653.

Jo-Hannah Logan from Lenore, wearing #20, competed in junior high barrel racing, placing eleventh with a time of 18.865. She placed second in the junior high girl’s breakaway with a time of 24.22 and fourth in the junior high girl’s goat tying with a time of 16.2.

She placed eighteenth in the junior high pole bending. Jo-Hannah placed twentieth in the junior high ribbon roping.

Jorja Robins from Rapid City, wearing #29, competed in junior high barrel racing, placing eighth

with a time of 18.356. She placed eighth in the junior high girl’s breakaway and eleventh in the junior high girl’s goat tying with a time of 27.18. She placed sixth in the junior high pole bending. Jorga placed eighteenth in the junior

high ribbon roping.

L a ne N y kol i a t i o n from Hamiota, wearing #35, competed in high school team roping, placing twenty-second. Lane placed ninth in high school tie down roping.

Ricki Hill from Lenore, wearing #77, competed in high school barrel racing, placing thirty-seventh with a time of 20.517. She also competed in high school breakaway roping, placing eighteenth and high school goat tying, placing eleventh and high school pole bending, placing thirty-seventh.

Spencer Gompf from Oak Lake, wearing #13, competed in junior high boy’s goat tying, placing fourth with a time of 20.38.

Spencer competed in junior high chute dogging, placing first with a time of 4.44. He placed twelfth in the junior high ribbon roping. Spencer also placed first in the junior high team roping with a time of 22.06.

The next weekend event with be in Gilbert Plains May 24, 25, and 26.

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Annual Best Ball long weekend Monday

Al Munz drives his ball for a chance at best ball on Monday, May 20.

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