OK, here I go - late getting some of the news to you.
The Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes held their first ever heritage fair. The students picked projects from the five different categories: famous people and sports and recreation; businesses; school districts and communities; public service and government; families.
The students did a lot of research within the community with several of the seniors in the community coming into the school to lend a hand. The students would like to thank the following for sharing their knowledge of the area: Sam Cole, Doris Forsythe, Simone McCaffrey, Barb Johnson, Frank Poole, Vicki Morin, Hugette MacGregor, Betty Kujawa, Jean Arnott, Bob Cole, Elaine Cole, Tommy Terpstra, Gloria Smith, Herb Troesch, Larry LaClare and Larry McDaid.
Mrs. Gordon and the students would also like to thank the judges who had a very difficult job picking the winners: Louise Baillargeon, Cherelle Cadrain, Joanne McCaffrey, Jenna Morin, June McCaffrey, Larry LaClare, Janice Baillargeon, Therese Gaudet, Suzanne Bellanger, Darrel Newton, Paul Young-Brewster, Judy Thom, Andrea Thom, Elaine Wouters and Shanae Blaquiere.
Now for the winners. Families category, first went to Candace Greening (Greening family) and second to Jade Cole and Brady Deobald (Cole family). In the famous people category, first went to Isaiah Morin (Edam Three Stars) and second to Blake Blais (Edam Indoor Rodeo). For businesses, first to Ty Mosimann (Edam Credit Union Limited), second to Jaxon Harty (past businesses of Edam). The school districts and communities category was won by Hunter Goodall (Blackfoot and Minnehaha) and second went to Brooke Bonsan (St. Cyril/Nadon School). In the public service/government category, Anthony Seipp (Edam Fire Department) was first and Danika Holloway (Christ the King Catholic Church) second.
For anyone who would like to view the students' projects, you still have a chance as they will be on display during the centennial celebration being held in the community June 30 and July 1.
The Grade 7 students along with their teacher, Patti Formanek (representative of the Northwest Teachers Association), read and presented free books to the kindergarten students of HHS, May 30. All students enjoyed the time that they spent together and once the reading was done, puzzles were the next item on the agenda for the class. Thanks goes out to the NWTA for the gift as well as the support for the kindergarten students as they begin their school career.
The Edam West 4-H Club Achievement Day was held June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Edam Community Centre with judge Blaine Harland of Paradise Hill and his daughter, Bethany. Master of ceremonies was Debbie McFarlane, a former member. Senior members of the club are Brandi Kobes, Denzil McCaffrey, Joel Blaquiere and Kyra Johnston; intermediates are Wyatt Malenfant, Rebecca Kobes, Zach Nedelec, Brent Kobes, Jared Blaquiere while Brittany Nedelec and Dawson Malenfant are the junior members.
Placings went as follows:
Grooming - senior, Brandi Kobes, Denzil McCaffrey, Kyra Johnston; intermediate, Wyatt Malenfant, Brent Kobes, Jared Blaquiere, Zach Nedelec; junior, Dawson Malenfant, Brittany Nedelec.
Market steer - Brandi Kobes, Denzil McCaffrey, Wyatt Malenfant, Jared Blaquiere, Brent Kobes, Kyra Johnston; yearling heifer - Joel Blaquiere, Denzil McCaffrey, Jared Blaquiere, Brandi Kobes, Dawson Malenfant; cow calf pair - Brandi Kobes.
Showmanship - senior, Kyra Johnston, Brandi Kobes, Denzil McCaffrey, Joel Blaquiere; intermediate, Jared Blaquiere, Zach Nedelec, Brent Kobes, Wyatt Malenfant; junior, Dawson Malenfant, Brittany Nedelec.
Angus steer special - Brandi Kobes, Wyatt Malenfant, Jared Blaquiere; other breeds steer - Denzil McCaffrey, Dawson Malenfant, Zach Nedelec; best rate of gain in the steer project - Brandi Kobes at 3.34 pounds a day.
Grand aggregate was won by Brandi Kobes.
Exam - junior, Dawson Malenfant, Brittany Nedelec; intermediate, Wyatt Malenfant, Jared Blaquiere, Zach Nedelec; senior, Joel Blaquiere and Denzil McCaffrey, Brandi Kobes, Kyra Johnston.
Judging - junior, Dawson Malenfant, Brittany Nedelec; intermediate, Jared Blaquiere and Zach Nedelec, Brent Kobes; senior, Joel Blaquiere, Brandi Kobes, Kyra Johnston.
Record book - junior, Brittany Nedelec, Dawson Malenfant; intermediate, Jared Blaquiere, Wyatt Malenfant, ,Zach Nedelec; senior, Joel Blaquiere, Denzil McCaffrey, Brandi Kobes.
Way to go, members!
The Minnehaha School/co-op hall will be holding its 100th celebration this year July 2 starting at 3 p.m. There will be games, reminiscing, historic photos, the Tails and Trails book, and potluck supper. There will be barbecue meat, buns and condiments provided.
The smashing, crashing demolition derby will take place June 30. There will be a possible $3,000 payout to the top three as well as trophies awarded. For more information, contact Ray Seipp at 481-6438 or visit the Edam fire department website.
Tuff Stuff volleyball camp will take place August 20-22. For more information please contact Cherelle Cadrain at 481-6757. There is a $40 entry fee and Grades 6 - 12 can participate. Please register by July 7.
