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Canada Day in Tofield Each year the breakfast offers gluten free options, available by calling ahead of time.

The Canada Day Parade procession began from the Tofield School and completed the route in front of the Tofield Health Centre. The parade had numerous floats and also included horses, fire trucks, vintage vehicles and tractors, kids’ sports teams, the RCMP, Legion members, local businesses, and bringing up the rear was a Town of Tofield street sweeper.

Following the parade, a BBQ lunch could be had at either the Tofield Fire Hall or the Tofield Legion, and people could have free cake for dessert as well.

The Tofield Fire Department serves burgers on Canada Day every year.

“We do 500 burgers and we sold out last year and again this year as well,” president Krysten Hoculak said.

“It's usually all hands on deck.

There's 22 of us today.”

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BY KARI JANZEN Many were in Tofield to celebrate Canada’s 156th birthday on Saturday, July 1 in Tofield.

The morning began with a pancake breakfast at the Tofield Community Hall, hosted by the Bardo Lutheran Church. “This year, the thing that is different is what we're fundraising for. We are raising money for an X-ray machine in a hospital in Guatemala,” event organizer Jennifer Heiberg said.

“The one that they have is old and not as comprehensive as the one that they're getting now.

“They are approximately a quarter done building the hospital and last year we provided funds to help with a generator and when we were there in February, that had been installed and was working.”

Heiberg said it was nice to see what all their efforts had produced.

There were 385 adults and children who came out for breakfast Saturday morning, which is up from 375 people in 2022. The pancake breakfast usually serves around 400 people, and Heiberg said their “biggest breakfast was the centennial of Tofield in 2009” when 604 people showed up.

There was a large turn-out for the Canada Day pancake breakfast.

Tofield ended its Canada Day festivities with an excellent fireworks display.

Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck and Councillor Norm Martineau wave to parade goers while riding the Town float.

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CAO presents Ryley’s recovery plan after $1.3 million deficit Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

The Village of Ryley’s interim Chief Administrative Officer, Julie Brownridge, presented the village budget for 2023 during their June 19 council meeting which included an increase in taxes to offset what mayor Brian Ducherer said was a ‘disastrous’ last year in 2022.

“It was just a disaster,” he said. “And I say that because it really was. To be at a $1.3 million deficit is unheard of.”

Ducherer explained that one of the issues this year was that the Village received a large number of unpaid invoices from the previous year which had to be paid for with money the village received from the landfill.

“We (had) to put all of that, up to $100,000 to pay off 2022 bills. So here we are, we received all this money in 2023 but we can’t use it for anything we've got, because we had to pay off 2022,” he said.

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According to Brownridge, the Village took a huge financial loss to their reserves last year, depleting their savings by spending an unprecedented amount of money which was well beyond the budget in 2022.

She said salaries and benefits, for example, stayed on track for 2020 at $428,000 and looked like it would improve for 2022 with a budgeted amount of $363,000.

“However, they actually spent $549,983,” she said adding that professional services, in 2020, was budgeted at $98,000 but in 2022 the budgeted amount jumped to $429,600. “(What) they actually spent (was) $754,000,” she said.

“The contracted and general services in 2020 were at $95,000 and in 2022 they planned to spend $83,000, but (actually) spent $646,440.”

Brownridge said the increases didn’t stop there. When it came to supplies and materials, previously the Village spent nearly $56,000 and then bud-

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geted for $127,000 in 2022 but actually spent $160,000.

She added that nearly $300,000 was used for unexpected costs including nearly $10,000 in extraordinary council remuneration and expenses.

“These costs would not otherwise exist if decisions made between November 2021 and January 2023 had not occurred,” she said.

“Additionally, the taxes they asked for in 2022 were not enough to cover what they actually spent which is why there’s a significant difference in the municipal taxes this year.”

Mayor Ducherer went further to explain financial disparities between the salary of Ryley’s CAO last year and other municipalities.

“I researched on the internet with regards to our wages and our CAO last year was paid $267,000. An unbelievable amount. If you read comparisons, the average (CAO wage) across Canada is $114,000, the mayor of Ed-

monton makes $250,000 and the CAO of Edmonton makes $278,000,” he said.

In terms of this year’s tax increase, Brownridge said that homes valued at $70,000 can expect a tax increase of approximately $114 while homes valued at $200,000 will see an increase of approximately $325.

Brownridge also said the 2023 budget will be balanced and contain no surplus or deficient.

Ryley’s previous mayor, Nik Lee, was ousted from council in May after Ryley became the first municipality to use Recall Legislation which allows for an elected official to be removed after collecting signatures from 40 percent of the population and paying a $500 application fee.

Lee faced criticism since his election in 2021 for outrageous spending and in February was demoted from the mayor position, with a majority vote of council.

Beaver County Victim Services Annual Ron Robinson Golf Tournament Our 2023 Ron Robinson Memorial Golf Tournament was a huge success! We raised approximately $7500 in support of victims of crime and tragedy throughout Beaver County.

These funds help to provide essential services such as shelter, clothing, food, supports & resources to those effected.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our hole sponsors this year.

Major Hole Sponsors: Tofield Eyecare, Tofield Towing, Town of Tofield, Clean Harbors, Weber’s Funeral Home Hole Venue Sponsors: Tofield Sears Farms, ML Painting and Contracting, Country Lane Pet Boarding & Beaver County.

We would also like to thank all the teams who participated in our golf tournament this year: ML Painting, Warren, Tofield Sears & ATB, Town of Tofield, Neufeld/Dueck, Beaver County, Tofield Eyecare, Food Bank 1 & 2, Clean Harbors/Country Lane Pet Boarding, A Swing and a Prayer, Viking Fire, Tofield Towing and the Tofield RCMP. TRU Hardware, Treadpro, O.K. Tire Tofield, U.F.A, F.X.D, Wildrose Co-op, Hastings Lake Gardens, Beaver County, Maple Park Farms for donating prizes towards this event.

Lastly, we would like to thank all of our wonderful board members and volunteers who donated prizes and helped to run the golf tournament. It is with all of our community’s continuous support that has made an event such as this possible!

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Several groups help make Canada Day a success Continued from Front

Hoculak said the Fire Department got the burgers from the Tofield Packers, who helped cover the cost.

“All the proceeds go to the Lung Association,” said Hoculak.

The money raised through the BBQ that the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Tofield puts on goes to the Legion. “Between the costs of our building here, and the maintenance, and we just had the names of our past veterans engraved on our memorial wall, all of that goes to maintaining the branch,” President Jim Warren explained.

“Some people are having lunch, some people just come and have a pop, some people just come to visit, some people come just to look at a family member that’s on the wall.

“We used to have a cold plate, but with the prices of food nowadays instead it makes it way more difficult and we found that the hamburgers and hotdogs were the easiest and most affordable for most so we went with that.”

On the Legion’s part in the parade Warren said “we had a great contingent to march in the parade this year. All in all, we had nine marching and four golf carts.”

For the kids there were three inflatables at the Sports Grounds, as well as face painting and glitter tattoos. The splash park was also in operation, and the basketball courts and skate park were being put to good use.

Four men’s league baseball games were played during the day, with teams from Camrose, Rosalind, and Bawlf coming out to spend the day playing ball in Tofield.

The Tofield Museum held their open house Saturday afternoon.

“Everyone comes by.

Lorraine (McNeely) [museum curator] mentioned that most people seem to come in, if they are going to come in, this is the one day a

year they come in,” said Dylan Bohaychuk, the museum’s full-time summer student.

“They catch up on everyone, take a good look through, and so it's good to see people.”

The museum had lemonade, tea, coffee, and cookies available.

It began to rain in the early evening, but the Community Hall was a great place to stay dry

while watching the Super Mario Bros. movie.

The Tofield/Beaver West FCSS put on the free family movie with a loonie concession offering popcorn, pop, and candy.

The day full of activities celebrating Canada Day ended with a bang at the Sports Grounds with an incredible fireworks display.

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LOOSE ENDS Carol Livingstone Tofield Mercury Columnist

We’ve got temperatures in the high 20s predicted for at least a week, maybe more. Thunderstorm weather, they say.

Looks like nacho weather to me.

I’ve eaten nachos before, made in a restaurant and served in a big platter set in the middle of the table, everyone helping themselves like a bunch of hungry wolves.

Nachos are eaten with your hands so they can’t really be eaten delicately but double dippers in the accompanying sauces and such are apt to get their fingers stabbed with a fork. But I’ve never made them myself.

However, when I saw a recipe in a magazine with a full colour photo of the finished product I suddenly had a real hankering for some nachos. I was all prepared to whip up a platter full for supper. I figured I had most of the ingredients in the fridge and knew I could ask Hubby to pick up those that were missing.

The more I thought about it the more drool ran down my chin and

dripped onto my shirt front.

But then the words ‘pico de gallo’ reared their ugly little heads.

What the heck is pico de gallo? From watching cooking shows I thought it was something like salsa but if I was making nachos for the first time I wanted them done right.

Or as close to right as possible without the chunks of avocado it called for – none of the restaurant nachos I’d eaten contained avocado chunks so leaving them out didn’t feel like a culinary sin. However, the pico de gallo, Mexican salsa, according to Mr. Google is a definite must.

But the recipes I found

Vegreville RCMP charge man after report of explosive device thrown from vehicle On July 1, Vegreville RCMP advised residents that there was about to be a heavy police presence in the 5500 block of 50 St., in Vegreville. Shortly after, the police operation was over.

Vegreville RCMP, with assistance from the Explosive Disposal Unit, Emergency Response Team, Crisis Negotiators and Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant on a residence in that area.

This search warrant was the result of an investigation initiated on June 30.

A witness reported that they saw the suspect throw an explosive device out the window of his vehicle while driving on Highway 16A in Vegreville.

The witness also reported that it looked like a gas was released from the explosive as well.

Jason Kotowich (42), a resident of Vegreville, was arrested and has been charged with the following: • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose • Possession of an explo-

Extreme speeding charge On June 14 at 9:45 a.m., an officer with the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP was making patrols when he observed a vehicle traveling at 206 km/h in the posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 15 near Highway 28A. The officer was able to locate and arrest the driver. Given the totality of the circumstances, the driver, who has been identified as Edmonton resident Jose Sebastian (23) has been charged with Dangerous driving and speeding.

Jose Sebastian was re-

leased from custody with his next court date set for July 13, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort Saskatchewan.

This arrest comes days after a fatal motor vehicle collision in Edmonton where extreme speeds are believed to be a factor.

RCMP would like to remind motorists of the extreme dangers associated with driving at extreme speeds. When looking at the totality of the circumstances, police can lay criminal charges for this reckless behaviour.

sive without lawful excuse • Intent to cause an explosion • Possession of an explosive substance while prohibited (x2) • Failure to comply with a probation order After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Kotowich was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster on July 4.

asked for jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro. I could make it but not eat it – the peppers are too spicy for me and cilantro, well, I’ve heard that you either love it or hate it and I can say in all honesty, I’ve only tried that

once and that was one time too many. So now I was thinking, if I eliminate the avocado, jalapeños and cilantro, is it still pico de gallo?

Nope, it’s just a tomato and onion relish. Nachos notsomuch.

Humph. But I’m still drooling so guess I’ll have to substitute tacos.

Add some thawed corn and a bit of chili powder and line up six or eight garnishes and I can call it anything I want to. Who needs pico de gallo?

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Despite Feds’ best efforts, Alberta is attracting newcomers

Well, well, well, despite all the doom and gloom spewed by the NDP during the provincial elections Alberta seems to be on the right track.

Last week, Statistics Canada released its first quarter populations statistics for the province.

It shows that Alberta’s population is on track for its fastest growth since 1914. It’s fastest growth in migration in more than 100 years.

In the first three months of 2023, Alberta had a positive net migration of 15,786, with 920 people from Atlantic Canada, 356 from Quebec, 7,693 from Ontario, 1,262 from Manitoba, 1,621 from Saskatchewan, 434 from the Territories, and 3,500 from British Columbia.

In addition, 35,932 immigrants from outside of Canada moved to Alberta in that threemonth period.

Premier Danielle Smith said in Calgary last week, after these stats were released, that it’s Alberta’s pro-growth environment that causes outsiders to want to live here.

Alberta’s policies designed to reduce taxes, cut red tape, and create jobs and wealth, are at-

tracting all these recent newcomers, Smith said.

“The best and brightest are choosing Alberta.

Businesses from all over the world are choosing Alberta.”

That’s not something you hear Rachel Notley saying.

One way to chart comparative wealth is to look at gross domestic product per capita. Alberta leads the way as of 2021 at the equivalent of US$68,726, well ahead of the Canadian average of $53,540. Alberta is the only Canadian province close to the U.S average of $70,160.

Ontario is at $52,685, Quebec, with its abun-

dant hydro resources, just $47.824.

Little wonder that other Canadians would want to move to Alberta.

Yet the Trudeau-Singh alliance in Ottawa continues to build walls doing their best to stifle our economy.

Add a new carbon tax.

Welcome to July 1 which is what they did in the form of clean fuel rules.

In that process, add the four Atlantic provinces to those from the west complaining of Federal government overreach into provincial jurisdiction.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer has al-

ready told the Feds their Clean Fuel Regulations would increase the price of fuel and shrink the size of Canada’s economy.

But the Liberals, supported by Singh, and the Greens, say the Parliamentary Budget Office ignored the advice because they said they couldn’t put a price on climate change.

Well what would you expect them to say?

The clean fuels rules will require producers or importers of gas or diesel to gradually reduce the carbon intensity of the fuels they sell. By increasing the price of carbon-in-

tensive fuels, the government hopes to encourage the production and consumption of cleaner fuels like hydrogen and biofuels.

Trudeau also claims there’s no market for natural gas in Europe, although that continent is crying out for it after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many countries in Europe that had abandoned coal fired generation plants in favour of wind and solar, are switching

back.

Maybe this indicates people in the other parts of Canada are waking up.

Maybe they are realizing Alberta with good jobs, good wages and good social policies, makes it a better place to live and easier on a family.

Alberta has put out the welcome mat and people from across the world are taking advantage of it.

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Behind the curtain at Tofield’s Busy B Bargains Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter

Every item donated to Tofield’s Busy B Bargains finds a home, whether its part of a window display, a drama prop, sold as stock, prizes for bingo, or re-donated to other worthy charities.

Board member Bonnie Ferguson said the donated items are carefully sorted to make the best use of everything.

“Very little is ultimately deemed unusable. Even worn and stained clothing are recycled into garage rags,” she said.

Ferguson said Busy B’s two Tofield locations rely solely on community donations which are priced as low as possible. She added that due to the enormous amount of donations, items that have been sitting on shelves are culled weekly and donated to other charities such as the Diabetes Association, Haiti Arise and Africa We Care.

During winter months, Ferguson said warm clothing is collected and distributed to the homeless through the Bissell Centre and the Mustard Seed of Ed-

monton. “(Other) recent projects include preparation of sandwiches and snacks and amenities kits to be distributed as well,” she said.

The Christmas season allows Busy B to offer free Christmas shopping for families through their annual Santa’s Workshop, held at the Tofield Legion, where new or pristine condition toys, books, clothing and home items are available.

Additionally, knitted items also make up a portion of the donations with knitted (and fabric) squares being collected and donated for quiltmaking to Blankets Canada, Quilts of Valour and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Additionally, knitted items are also made for Seniors, Santas Workshop and the Tofield Hospital Tuck Shop (for infants).

Ferguson said sometimes it’s discovered that a donated item is a treasured artifact of local interest. “(When we) find local treasured artifacts (we) make sure they get returned to their proper homes,” she said. “(It) may require a lit-

tle research, and something from a specific business or group may be offered to family or a founding member.

“If the business or group no longer exists, the item is bound to find a special place in a local museum or archive.”

She added that local history books, and books by local authors, are collected and donated to the appropriate museum.

Railway themed items are held for the Camrose Railway Museum and Tea House while vintage and classic car items are displayed at the Tofield Lions Club Annual Show and Shine auto show.

“Uniforms of the Cadets are returned to RCSCC Nootka, Holden, and Scouts and Guides to the local troops,” she said.

“Legion becomes the beneficiary of all items military.”

Ferguson said that some items, used for window displays, are kept by Busy B and not for sale.

“These displays coincide with the appropriate holiday or current

event,” she said, adding that the organization supports a tremendous number of initiatives.

“These examples barely scratch the surface of what the tireless volunteers accomplish under

the Busy B Community Society name. Together this group changes the world.”

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A bright red toy tractor sits among a huge selection of new and gently used toys and other donated items used for last year's Santa's Workshop free Christmas shopping market held at the Tofield Legion in December by Busy B Bargains. The Workshop is only one of the dozens of ways Busy B utilizes donations from the community.

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Sunday Worship Service 10:30am www.tofieldchurch.com Lead Pastor:

Jon Stewart Children/Youth Pastor:

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Tofield United Church

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Continued from Front Page

Dozens of people crowded into the Tofield Fire Department for their Canada Day BBQ fundraiser in support of the Lung Association.

Hundreds of people turned out to get the best spots to view the parade.

Along with candy, bottles of water were also given out at the parade.

A little girl digs into her Canada Day cake.

A huge line up outside of Tofield IGA for free cake and coffee after the Canada Day parade.

The pitcher for the Bawlf team in the Men's League fires the ball at the Tofield Sports Grounds on July 1.

Three inflatables were at the Tofield Sports Grounds for kids to enjoy.

The Hava Java Food Truck was at the Sports Grounds.

Sparky the fire department mascot waves to the crowd along with a fellow firefighter during the Canada Day parade.

Horseback riders fly the national flag during the Tofield Canada Day Parade.

The Tofield Mercury, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - Page 9

Changes to Alberta GDL license program now in effect Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter The Province announced additional changes to the Graduated Drivers Licence program on Monday, June 26, with the notification that all qualifying GDL drivers will exit the GDL program after two years, or 24 months.

The announcement says, “Alberta’s government is following through on a promise from April to save new drivers the $154 cost to exit the GDL program.

“GDL drivers who have completed their 24month driving period and have no suspensions or demerits within their last 12 months of probation, including zero tolerance for any alcohol and/or drug consumption, will receive a letter informing them of the change in their driver’s licence status to non-GDL.” Minister of Transportation Devin Dreeshen says, “GDL was an expensive, duplicative licensing scheme that discriminated against good young drivers.

“There are 500,000 young Albertans with clean driving records who would need to pay $154 and waste their time to take another driving test.”

Drivers are not legally required to obtain a new

licence card when their GDL period ends, they can wait until their licence is up for renewal to update the actual card.

They may do so if they prefer, but they will be required to pay registry fees after June 25.

Drivers who don’t obtain a new licence card will have their physical licence upgraded the next time they renew their driver’s licence.

Drivers who do not exhibit safe driving behaviours and incur demerits, suspensions, or are tick-

eted for other unsafe driving offences during the last year of their probation will not exit the program, and will have their probationary period extended for an additional year.

Driver’s who choose not to have their licences changed until renewal are cautioned to keep the letter in their vehicles if they plan to travel out of province.

As of April 1, about 700,000 Albertans were in the GDL program.

CW Sears School held its Kindergarten graduation recently with three different classes moving on. Pictured above: The K3 class stands with Mrs. Nickel after the ceremony, wearing shirts they received from Mrs. Nickel to commemorate the occasion.

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All Entries Welcome! ________________________ The Viking Historical Society will be holding its Annual Pancake Breakfast and Show and Shine on Sunday, July 16 at the Legion Hall in Viking.

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• W4-18-53-24-SW Plan 0826481 Block 2 Lot 1 5.02 acres yard site in Lamont County. Utilities at the property line. Price $45,000 • W4-18-53-26-SE N ½ Lamont County 80 acres property with a 60 ‘ by 40’ shop and the remainder of the land currently in hay. Price $235,000 • W4-20-55-27-SE Plan 1023701 Block 1 Lot 1A Lamont County.

138.09 acres in the Lamont Heartland for industrial use. Located North of Highway 15 on Range Road 202. Price $4,400,000 • W4-18-54-18-NW 2 parcel farm 158.48 acres 130 ± acres of grain cultivation 3 bedroom house.

Property has gas, power, well, septic with aerial discharge, Dug out and a shop Price: $795,000 • 4 lot package for sale in Chipman. Located 5004 50 St, 5006 50 St, 5008 50 St, 5010 50 St Chipman AB. Please call for price • SW ¼, 30-54-18-W4 (South ½)- 72.12 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 70.18 acres Fenced pasture land Price: $190,000 • HWY 834 TWP 544 Village Chipman 2.05 acres pasture land Price: $50,000 • W4-18-53-26-NE N1/2 Lamont County 80 acres with about 70 acres in hay. Property is fenced, and has power and a well. Price: $250,000 • NE-11-54-18-W4 160 acres and E 1/2 NW-11-54-18-W4 79.73 acres both properties fenced. Larger property has ± 130 acres of hay with a large spring fed dugout. and the smaller portion is pasture.

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Young talent showcased at Junior Cattlemen Show held in Holden Kari Janzen Staff Reporter

The Holden Junior Cattlemen Show was held on Saturday, June 24, at the Holden Complex.

Twenty participants were in attendance with their animals for the ninth annual show.

Awarded first place in

the Pee Wee Grooming category was Darian Ruzicka, with Jax Nadon coming in second. Sara Jane Ruzicka won first place in the Junior Grooming category, with Tulsa Smith placing second. First place in Intermediate Grooming was Kate Albrecht, and second place was awarded

to Dayna Ruzicka. Coming in first place for the Senior Grooming was Lexi Dietrich, and Shelby Sarafinchan received second place.

Placing first for Pee Wee Showmanship was Darian Ruzicka, with second place going to Jayla Nadon. Tulsa Smith won first place for Junior

Showmanship, with Kelser Watts placing second. Logan Brooke won first in Intermediate Showmanship, and Kate Albrecht placed second.

For the Senior Showmanship category, Quinten Albrecht won first, with Logan Carroll receiving second.

The Yearling Heifer

Quinten Albrecht in the chutes grooming his animal during the Holden Junior Cattle Show on Saturday, June 24.

Born in 2022 receiving first place was JLA Miss Purity 3K, who was shown by exhibitor Sara Jane Ruzicka. Second place was awarded to Redrich Hailey 189K who was shown by Lexi Dietrich.

The Pee Wee Heifer Calf Born in 2023 awarded first place was JLA Elsie 49L, exhibited

by Darian Ruzicka. Brittany 71L, shown by Jayla Nadon received second.

The Pee Wee Bull Calf Born in 2023 placing first was JLA Mars 16L, shown by Darian Ruzicka, with Brooke Legend 3L shown by Levi Larson receiving second place.

Moe’s Just Peachy 55L, shown by Tulsa Smith won first place for the Heifer Calf Born in 2023, with JLA Ellie 49L shown by exhibitor Garrett Ruzicka coming in second place.

The Two-Year-Old Cow with a 2023 Calf at her side achieving first place was JLA Cocco 35J, shown by Dayna Ruzicka. Second place was awarded to Red Shiloh 95J, shown by Logan

Brooke.

First place for the Mature Cow with 2023 Calf at her side was awarded to Redrich Maggie 70H, shown by exhibitor Lexi Dietrich. JLA Gem 5H, shown by Dayna Ruzicka won second place.

The Grand Champion Junior Female placing first was JLA Miss Purity 3K, shown by exhibitor Sara Jane Ruzicka, with Redrich Hailey 185K, shown by Lexi Dietrich coming in second.

First for the Grand Champion Senior Female was awarded to Redrich Maggie 70H, shown by Lexi Dietrich, with JLA Cocca 35J shown by Dayna Ruzicka coming in second.

The Supreme Champion Female title was given to Redrich Maggie 70H, shown by Lexi Dietrich.

The Reserve Supreme Champion Female was awarded to JLA Cocca 35J, shown by Dayna Ruzicka.

The Ruzicka family received first for the Herdsman Award, and Logan Brooke placed second.

Images by Gracie Lang Dayna Ruzicka showing an animal in the ring

Lexi Dietrich puts the finishing touches on her cattle.

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