Just Kruzin’ cracks 200 guest cars at Show ‘n Shine

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Organizers of the 15th annual Just Kruzin’ Specialty Vehicle Club’s Show and Shine were revving their engines after seeing recordbreaking numbers this year.

The show, held on Saturday at the Servus Sports Centre in conjunction with Border City Connects’ Ribfest, not only drew a large spectator following, but also reached new heights with registered guest vehicles.

“We’ve always had a goal of 200 guest cars plus our own, and the girls in the registration tent just told me we have 205,” said the show’s chair Gerry Duhaime.

“It’s taken us 15 years to get here, but we’re here, and I think we’ve proven we can put on a pretty classy show and shine,” he said, adding the weather was almost as supportive as the many sponsors and volunteers who help put on this annual show.

“I’ve got an amazing group of volunteers. You can’t do this by yourself, so hats off to the members of the club that helped out here today; it’s simply amazing,” he said.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters is doing a make and take with model cars for the kids, so they get to build a model car and take it home ... Can-Do Auto and Lube is also sponsoring the matchbox races for the kids, and the kids also get to keep those matchbox cars,” he said.

And it wasn’t just passenger vehicles on display on Saturday.

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Great showing for Lloyd Kiwanis theatre and music students

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A third Center Stage student, taught by Edwards, Kadence Trachuk, won her Elementary Vocal class (12 and under) and a $100 scholarship.

Taylor says a lot of students will save their prize money to further invest in their music education.

“The money is given to them to do as they wish,” she explained.

Pianist, Kayla Andres taught by her mom, Michelle, won her Piano Recital competition (14 and under) to earn a $200 scholarship.

Valerie Rollheiser, who is taught by her mom, Pam, got first place in Spo- ken Word Prose (14 and under) and a $200 scholarship.

Of the total Lloydminster entries in provincials, there were five in vocals, 11 in piano, one woodwind, 12 in musical theatre, three in spoken word, and two in Canada West Excellence.

Edwards was pleased, but not surprised by this year’s overall success at the provincials.

“We have a lot of talent in Lloydminster and I am very privileged to have a lot of talented students. I am very pleased to see them performing well and winning awards,” she said.

“Our hope is to provide seniors with some information so they can be aware when it’s taking place or when they see it taking place with other people and reduce the stigma,” said Lancaster.

“There is a lot of shame around elder abuse. People don’t like to talk about it and that can prevent people from reaching out and getting help.”

LEAP committee rep, RCMP Constable Melanie Flynn was also on hand to talk about support resources.

“We were asked to bring some information on victims of crime and supports for seniors around the city,” said Flynn. “We brought our MidWest Victim Services with us too, so they are here to speak to seniors if ever they become victims of crime.”

Flynn says the LEAP committee is also promoting crime prevention through environmental design and different changes in seniors’ lifestyles.

“The theme is Food for Thought, so it’s great to have some information to share with seniors,” she said.

“My favourite part is when seniors just come up to me and ask me questions face to face.”