On May 7, 1945, the formal German surrender was signed in Rheims, France, marking the end of World War II. It is only fitting, then, that on Friday, May 7, 2010, 65 years later, Big Valley Legionnaires held their annual literary and poster awards ceremony, acknowledging the fine efforts made by the students honouring those who gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy. All Big Valley students must be commended for the truly outstanding work they put forth, as well as the school and educators who help to keep this fine program ongoing.
This year’s winners are:
For colour posters
Grade 2 – 1st Katherine Stillinger, 2nd Henry Kim;
Grade 3 – 1st Shaylyn McNeill, 2nd Hayden Warren;
Grade 4 – 1st Anna Lauweryssen, 2nd Emily Brown;
Grade 5 – 1st Hayley McNeill, 2nd Victoria Jarmin;
Grade 6 – 1st Ryland Stefanik, 2nd Kyle Lawrence;
Grade 7 – 1st Lawshawna Annable, 2nd Andrew Shirley;
Grade 8 – 1st Hope Skocdopole, 2nd Tyrell Mappin and
Grade 9 – 1st Clayton Steen.
For black and white Posters
Grade 6 – 1st Brendan Bardwell, 2nd Russell Steen;
Grade 7 – 1st Wayne Kim, 2nd Dillan Kirtley, and
Grade 8 – 1st Jessie Nyuli, 2nd Aislinn Reule.
Receiving higher awards outside our branch are, for colour posters, Grade 4 – Anna Lauwerysson – 1st at Branch, 1st in Area and 2nd in District.
Grade 6 – Brendan Bardwell – 1st at Branch, 2nd in Area and 1st in District.
Grade 6 – Russell Steen – 2nd at Branch, 1st in Area and 2nd in District.
Congratulations to all the winners. Your exceptional efforts have brought credit to your school and the community of Big Valley.
The Legion is all about assisting those who have survived and remembering those who gave their all. Thank you for helping to do that.
A weekend of celebrating brought the citizens of Big Valley together numerous times this past weekend.
Big Valley’s Frontier General Store celebrated their third anniversary with a community BBQ on Saturday, May 8. Fortunately, the weather co-operated and the turn out was great. Big Valley would like to thank the whole Kim family for the opportunity to enjoy a fun community get-together and a fine lunch.
Sunday’s Hall Board Mother’s Day pancake breakfast filled the Jubilee Hall. Not only a time to honour mothers, it seems Big Valley loves the chance to meet over a good meal.
The spirit of celebration extended through the rest of the day with many of those who attended the morning breakfast gathering together once more over supper at the Big Valley Inn or Hulley’s Hideaway.