Well, "Where is the rain" is the sentence on everyone's lips these days and, also, I hope this isn't a repeat of '02. I hope it comes soon because as we all know it is getting desperate out there.
The Peewees had their hardball tournament this past weekend and did really well. They played off for the "A" final against to Crossfield, but after a good contest they lost. Olds played against Sundre in the "B" final and Olds came out on top there. In the "C" final, Acme and Carstairs challenged each other with a serious back and forth play, but Acme came out the winner of that competition. Congratulations to all the players for giving their best effort and a special thank you to the organizers for all their hard work in pulling it all together.
The Historical Society is getting very close to their deadline of June 30 and would really like to encourage anyone who hasn't written their family story to please submit it as soon as they can. All members of the committee are willing to help you write down your information, plus if you want to catch me at the library, I will be happy to put something together for you as well. I have heard the comment often enough "I don't have anything interesting to write down, I don't know what kind of history I have to contribute." Well, I think there were lots of people back in the year before the big red history book was written that felt the same way, but they still put something in and now 30 years later, we are constantly referencing that book for information. Even if you just put together the bare bones: When and where you and your family members were born, married (maiden names) died is enough if years down the road someone is trying to track down an ancestor or distant family connection. We are starting to file stories and we need your story submitted so we can get it on file. Deadline is June 30/15 and we will be calling folks encouraging them to get their story in. If you need help writing your story please contact a committee member.
The Rumsey/Rowley 4-H Beef Club had their show and sale last Monday with great success. Brett Holowath won Club Grand Champion with his steer with Joel Howard taking Reserve at club level. Brett went on to compete at District level taking Reserve Grand there. In the Grooming category, Garrett Holowath won first and Lowell Nelson won reserve in the seniors; in Intermediates, Corbyn Stoneman won first with Brett Holowath placing second. In the Juniors Grooming, Zoe Avramenko placed first with Blake Stoneman placing second. Blake went on to place second in the district level of Grooming. In the Showmanship arena, Lowell took home first in seniors with Garrett claiming reserve. In the intermediates, Matt Howard placed first and Corbyn Stoneman placed second, in juniors, Blake Stoneman took home first and Riley Mappin claimed second. Blake then went on to place second at the district level.
In the female arena, Amanda Holowath won Grand Champion with Lowell claiming Reserve. Amanda went into the District arena against some very tough competition and walked away with Reserve so well done, Amanda.
In the district judging competition, Lowell won second in seniors, Amanda Holowath beat out her brother Brett for top spot in intermediates, then Riley Mappin took home first in juniors.
The Rumsey kids as a club also claimed the Stall competition first prize and Pen of Three, so the club did well. Thanks to all the volunteer time of the leaders and parents who helped bring this day together.
Have a great week, everyone.