Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Ladies Tee it Up for Cancer
Haying in the 30's a terrific event
It was a great weekend of music, old time farming demonstrations and giving at Haying in the 30's near Mallaig, Alberta on the August long weekend. Thousands of people visited the site to tour the exhibits, partake of the food and take in the entertainment provided by visiting musicians who donated their time.
Volunteer members of the committee operated horse driven machinery or vintage tractors to demonstrate how field work was done back in the day. Quaint buildings throughout the valley that makes up the site were staffed by even more volunteers who performed or informed all passers by. Some folks even decided to take their Saturday night bath next to the old saloon.
The most important part of the weekend though was the generosity of the visitors who came to support this Cancer Support Society. All visitors were fed, entertained and many even brought their RVs and none of them were charged any admission or fee for the food. All the Society asked was for them to consider a donation towards the cause. And they gave. At the end of the day on Sunday, it was announced that the event had raised approximately $165,000. dollars. The money will still keep coming in throughout the year with a cut off around the middle of December. Last year's event raised a little over $200,000 by year end so organizers are hoping that the trend will continue.
The money is used to assist with expenses for those who have to travel for treatment or be near a loved one who is undergoing treatment. No one on the society is paid and none of the money is used to buy food or build buildings. Everything is donated so that 100% of the funds are available for those who need it most. Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who are Haying in the 30's.
To see more, visit their website www.hayinginthe30s.org
The most important part of the weekend though was the generosity of the visitors who came to support this Cancer Support Society. All visitors were fed, entertained and many even brought their RVs and none of them were charged any admission or fee for the food. All the Society asked was for them to consider a donation towards the cause. And they gave. At the end of the day on Sunday, it was announced that the event had raised approximately $165,000. dollars. The money will still keep coming in throughout the year with a cut off around the middle of December. Last year's event raised a little over $200,000 by year end so organizers are hoping that the trend will continue.
The money is used to assist with expenses for those who have to travel for treatment or be near a loved one who is undergoing treatment. No one on the society is paid and none of the money is used to buy food or build buildings. Everything is donated so that 100% of the funds are available for those who need it most. Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who are Haying in the 30's.
To see more, visit their website www.hayinginthe30s.org
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The Chucks Are Back!
Ground pounding action starts tonight with the preshow at 6:15 p.m. 36 of North America's top drivers will be vying for thousands throughout the four days of racing that winds up with the George Normand Memorial Dash for Cash on Sunday for a $15,000 cheque. Tickets are available at the gates or at the Centennial Centre. There's a new Covered grandstand to keep you out of the elements and there's RV camping just southeast of the grounds. Sorry, no services yet so come prepared. Oh and speaking of prepared, bring a seat cushion with you. That aluminum can get a little hard on the butt after a while.
Kids under 15 get in Free tonight (Thursday) and there are theme nights at each performance. For a full list of information on tickets and events check out this site: http://www.cdc-solutions.ca/bcwa/ this will take you to the local chuckwagon committee web site. Enjoy.
Kids under 15 get in Free tonight (Thursday) and there are theme nights at each performance. For a full list of information on tickets and events check out this site: http://www.cdc-solutions.ca/bcwa/ this will take you to the local chuckwagon committee web site. Enjoy.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Haying in the 30's Nominated
Hey everyone, Haying in the 30's my favourite charitable organization has just been nominated for the Small Town Heroes Award from UFA.You can vote for them by going to the website www.smalltownheroes.ca and checking out the gallery. Type in Mallaig in the search box and you'll reach this story. The vote button is at the bottom. As you can see by the figures below, we've got a long way to go to compete against others. Two of the the winning communities will receive a Paul Brandt Concert and $2,500 to put towards their cause. Vote everyday if you can. Thanks, Dave
Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society869 Views | 452 Votes
Home Town: Mallaig
Norm Theroux and wife Yolande live in St. Paul. He is an active member of Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society.
Haying in the 30’s was founded in 1999 by Edgar Corbiere. Edgar had a dream to raise money to assist cancer victims and their families with their financial expenses. He wanted to put on a weekend event where all monies raised would be donated back to people who have been diagnosed with cancer. He came up with the idea of using horse drawn equipment to demonstrate farming practices as they were in the 30’s. Such as mowing, thrashing, plowing, road construction, shingle mill, saw mill and many more.
Edgar and many volunteers have created a 1930 community atmosphere at our annual event in Mallaig AB. At the site you will find an original house from the mid 1900’s , blacksmith shop, church, saloon, general store, trappers cabin, old farm stead, barn, and many more. Also we have many numerous displays and activities that can be viewed throughout the August long week-end.
In 1999 the event started with 50 volunteers and has grown to more than 100 volunteers that help make this two day event a success from year to year. Volunteers come from many communities across Alberta.
The event has drawn more than 3000 people per day in attendance on the August long weekend. All of the costs for this function are paid for by volunteers and very generous sponsors in the Lakeland area. 100% of the donations are given to cancer victims for financial aid towards medical expenses, travel, lodging and other expenses. The donations we have been able to raise have exceeded our expectations. In 1999, we were able to help 12 recipients; to date we have helped over 2000 recipients.
“We may not be able to find a cure for cancer, but we may be able to ease some of the financial burden that comes with the disease”
Thank you, Edgar for dreaming and inspiring our group to succeed.
Please view our web site at www.hayinginthe30’s.org to view the history of the organization and pictures.
Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society869 Views | 452 Votes
Home Town: Mallaig
Norm Theroux and wife Yolande live in St. Paul. He is an active member of Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society.
Haying in the 30’s was founded in 1999 by Edgar Corbiere. Edgar had a dream to raise money to assist cancer victims and their families with their financial expenses. He wanted to put on a weekend event where all monies raised would be donated back to people who have been diagnosed with cancer. He came up with the idea of using horse drawn equipment to demonstrate farming practices as they were in the 30’s. Such as mowing, thrashing, plowing, road construction, shingle mill, saw mill and many more.
Edgar and many volunteers have created a 1930 community atmosphere at our annual event in Mallaig AB. At the site you will find an original house from the mid 1900’s , blacksmith shop, church, saloon, general store, trappers cabin, old farm stead, barn, and many more. Also we have many numerous displays and activities that can be viewed throughout the August long week-end.
In 1999 the event started with 50 volunteers and has grown to more than 100 volunteers that help make this two day event a success from year to year. Volunteers come from many communities across Alberta.
The event has drawn more than 3000 people per day in attendance on the August long weekend. All of the costs for this function are paid for by volunteers and very generous sponsors in the Lakeland area. 100% of the donations are given to cancer victims for financial aid towards medical expenses, travel, lodging and other expenses. The donations we have been able to raise have exceeded our expectations. In 1999, we were able to help 12 recipients; to date we have helped over 2000 recipients.
“We may not be able to find a cure for cancer, but we may be able to ease some of the financial burden that comes with the disease”
Thank you, Edgar for dreaming and inspiring our group to succeed.
Please view our web site at www.hayinginthe30’s.org to view the history of the organization and pictures.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Pontiacs announce 1st Ever Breakfast Event
The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs hockey team have just announced their first-ever annual fund raising Breakfast. Yup, Breakfast folks and what a great idea. The event will take place on Monday, August 23 in the C2's Flint Field House. Doors open at 6:45 a.m. and breaky is served at 7 a.m.
Pat LaForge - President of the Edmonton Oilers is confirmed as the guest speaker and they are even working on getting commitments from former Pontiacs, Jon Kalinski and Mark Latestu who now play in the NHL.
Proceeds from the event are ear marked toward the Pontiac Players educational fund that will help defray those costs that took nearly $32,000 out of the operational budget over the last three years. There are also possibilities of setting up scholarships for these young players and other opportunities are being negotiated through AJHL's legal council Mark Lamb.
This event will bring a complete new format to the Lakeland and will allow corporations to use the event as a team building effort for their own staff. What a great way to energize your group or yourself. You can buy a table of eight seats for $800 or single tickets are available as well for $100 each. Help the Pontiacs create Champions both on and off the ice.
Call the Head Coach, Chad Mercier or Business Manager Janice Sabatier at the Pontiac Office at 780-826-2893 for tickets or more information.
Pat LaForge - President of the Edmonton Oilers is confirmed as the guest speaker and they are even working on getting commitments from former Pontiacs, Jon Kalinski and Mark Latestu who now play in the NHL.
Proceeds from the event are ear marked toward the Pontiac Players educational fund that will help defray those costs that took nearly $32,000 out of the operational budget over the last three years. There are also possibilities of setting up scholarships for these young players and other opportunities are being negotiated through AJHL's legal council Mark Lamb.
Call the Head Coach, Chad Mercier or Business Manager Janice Sabatier at the Pontiac Office at 780-826-2893 for tickets or more information.
Canada Day is coming to Bonnyville
I think it is anyway. Haven't heard anything on the radio, haven't read anything in the paper but I know its going to come. I'm hoping there's still a pancake breakfast in front of Sobey's. I know there's an outdoor farmer's market at the Museum and there might be a party in the park by Jesse Lake with music and fireworks but I haven't heard anything official. If someone else knows let us all know.
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Saw a sign the other day at a golf course that seemed a little harsh.
I supposed it's all justified but gee folks leave them with their dignity.
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I see that Edmonton made it onto the new Monopoly game board. And, it's in expensive real estate territory right there along with Park Place and Boardwalk.
It reminds me of the expensive assessments that tax payers out around Moose Lake got recently. I know a few of them have contacted the assessor and are asking him to have a re-look at it.
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Here's another cute sign we ran into on a recent trip to the Excited States. I wonder if the staff got the message. There's the odd place in town we could likely send the same message. I know I ordered some food recently at a food counter in a large building on the east end of town and the young guy took my order and my money and then left to have a smoke with his buddy.
I assumed he had passed the order on the the cook. After 15 minutes I got a little curious and approached the counter with my receipt in hand and a young lady who had been sitting off to the side visiting with another friend asked if she could help me. I said I was still waiting for my breakfast sandwich. She said Oh, I'll check then returned and said she could get it ready in just a few minutes. The order hadn't even been started so I said no just give me my money back. I won't return! And they wonder why there's a deficit each month. WAKE UP PEOPLE! Customer service is the first thing you need to teach new employees. Without it you will have NO BUSINESS.
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That's it for this week. Oh wait, one more thing.
Plan your August long weekend now to join me at Haying in the 30's out at Mallaig. It's an excellent way to spend the weekend and you'll be supporting an excellent cause. Here's a poster on the event.
Enjoy. Dave.
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Saw a sign the other day at a golf course that seemed a little harsh.
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I see that Edmonton made it onto the new Monopoly game board. And, it's in expensive real estate territory right there along with Park Place and Boardwalk.
It reminds me of the expensive assessments that tax payers out around Moose Lake got recently. I know a few of them have contacted the assessor and are asking him to have a re-look at it.
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I assumed he had passed the order on the the cook. After 15 minutes I got a little curious and approached the counter with my receipt in hand and a young lady who had been sitting off to the side visiting with another friend asked if she could help me. I said I was still waiting for my breakfast sandwich. She said Oh, I'll check then returned and said she could get it ready in just a few minutes. The order hadn't even been started so I said no just give me my money back. I won't return! And they wonder why there's a deficit each month. WAKE UP PEOPLE! Customer service is the first thing you need to teach new employees. Without it you will have NO BUSINESS.
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That's it for this week. Oh wait, one more thing.
Plan your August long weekend now to join me at Haying in the 30's out at Mallaig. It's an excellent way to spend the weekend and you'll be supporting an excellent cause. Here's a poster on the event.
Enjoy. Dave.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Here's a little Northern Hospitality
There was even time for a quick trip on the lake with Cap'n Dan's Charter boat as seen below.
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Time to dust off the old Stetson and polish up your boots for the 22nd annual Bonnyville Pro Rodeo that roars into town May 28, 29 & 30. More than 300 contestants from across North America will compete for about $45,000 in prize money over the three performances. Tickets are available at the gate prior to the start of the event. Performances are at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday. In addition, there is a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. , the rodeo parade at 11a.m., the heavy horse pulling competition at 1 p.m. and the rodeo dance at 9 p.m. at the Centennial Centre's Flint Field House. Tickets at available on line at www.centennialcentre.ca or by phone at 1-877-812-2740. Music is provided by Sweet Tequila with Randy Martin and Misty Lee Olsen. Sorry, this is a licenced event and no minors are allowed. To make sure you get home safely, The Bonnyville Oilmen's Society have volunteered to shuttle you and your vehicle. Thanks to Ducharme Motors, Bonnyville Chrysler and Tercier Motors for providing the vehicles. Tickets are just $20 anytime. The event is presented by the Bonnyville Ag Society.
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