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Local dancers shine in Disneyland

By Tyler Ryan Earlier this summer, residents of Lundbreck and Hillcrest may have seen Tara Fenton-Groves or Kimberly Hurst parading a group of dancers through the streets of their communities.

For many weeks, dancers at Turning Pointe Dance Studio worked hard to perfect their parade choreography because they were given an opportunity of a lifetime: to perform in Disneyland.

Twenty-five dancers from the Hillcrest studio travelled to the “Happiest Place on Earth,” and Kimberly says every day from July 5 to 9 was filled with dance.

Tara, the studio’s owner and artistic director, adds that a company called Dance the Magic played an integral role in getting her dance students down to California.

Dance the Magic is in charge of setting up the trips and events in the Disneyland amusement parks, and also for sending out the choreography in advance to allow the dancers to rehearse.

During their trip, dancers were treated to a pair of professional dance workshops.

They then danced in the Main Street U.S.A. Disneyland parade on July 7 and another parade in Disney California Adventure the next day.

The final day of dance gave the kids an opportunity to perform onstage in front of a packed theatre.

“We were teasing the security guard, saying, ‘Oh we’re not crying, this is sunscreen in our eyes,’ ” Kimberly says jokingly, recounting her experience during the first parade. “It was very emotional for everybody but it was so much fun.”

Michelle Hartgerink and her family travelled down to Disneyland for the first time. Her daughters Alex and Mia performed in the parade and she says, “I have never seen such a smile on their faces. They were definitely elated and it was something magical to see.”

The trip started with two days of early-morning workshops where dancers met choreographers with decades of experience.

Tara says the workshop leaders have spent the bulk of their careers working for Disney as performers.

Once the workshops con-

Photo courtesy of Turning Pointe Dance Studio

Turning Pointe dancers in their snazzy parade attire are, in front row from left, Alex Mertz, Ryleigh Oberholtzer, Jorja Oberholzter, Sophia Gilbert, Kataly Forget, Julia Goosen and Mary Rast. In middle row are Tara Fenton-Groves, Lander Hurst, Maddison Fletcher, Paige Rast, Hannah Robbins, McKenna Evans, Alison Ford, Mia Hartgerink, Sydney Reynolds, Austin Harrison and Meagan Morency. In back are Brady Rast, Kelsey Norman, Emily Ford, Emily Goosen, Alex Hartgerink, Maddison Harrison, Claire Bernier, Megan Hurst and McGwire Groves.

cluded, the kids were let loose to explore Disneyland, tackle some rides, and spend time with their friends and family.

Kimberly says she was approached by a squadron of Stormtroopers one afternoon while trying to beat the heat with her boys.

As a crowd gathered, the Stormtroopers formed a perimeter and started selecting people to do an “image capture,” which is fancy Stormtrooper talk for taking pictures.

The Stormtroopers summoned her boys from the crowd and interrogated them.

“They started asking them, ‘Do you have identification?’ ” Kimberly says.

The boys said they didn’t have proper identification and one of the Stormtroopers told them that “Captain Phasma [a high-ranking Stormtrooper commander] is going to hear about this,” much to the delight of onlookers.

After the interrogation, the

Stormtroopers turned to the parents and told them they were allowed to proceed with the image capture.

Kimberly says her experience with the Stormtroopers and all the other Disney characters really helped to highlight the magic of Disneyland.

“Disneyland is just a place where you can almost escape everything,” she says. “You walk through the main gates and you don’t think about what’s going on at home.”

The magic kept coming when the kids finally got a chance to put all of their hard work on display during the Disneyland parades.

Kimberly says about 750 kids from dance studios all over the world performed during the two parades.

“There were dancers from Canada, the U.S.A, Australia and a little studio from Japan,” she adds.

Each group was separated

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by colour — royal blue for the Hillcrest dancers — and Tara says the dancers travelled the parade route performing the same choreography.

Before dance groups are allowed to be in the parade, they must submit a rehearsal video to show their progress.

After arriving, the kids rehearsed in front of Disney officials, who were so impressed by the Hillcrest dancers that they were moved up in the parade, Kimberly says.

The dancers led the parade, followed by parade floats and characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

The first parade took place in the classic Disneyland area, stretching from the top of Main Street U.S.A. and ending near the It’s a Small World ride in Fantasyland. Dancers needed to keep up the pace for 20 minutes as they paraded through the streets lined with cheering onlookers.

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Volunteers give a decade to Darcy’s Nature Walk About 400 people came out last month for the 10th anniversary of Darcy’s Nature Walk for Mental Wellness. Among them were the group at right, who have either participated or volunteered in all 10 events.

Darcy’s Nature Walk was established

by Randy Rinaldi and his children, Julie, Randi Lynn and Kelly, in memory of their wife and mother, Darcy, who died by suicide in 2007. Sadly, Kelly died the same way in 2013.

The family encourages people to speak openly about mental health challenges and to use physical activity as a means to improve both mental and physical wellness.

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The second parade took place in Disney California Adventure.

For 30 minutes, dancers performed along a route that started at Paradise Pier and ended at the ride Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout, formerly known as the Tower of Terror.

“I was one proud mama,” Michelle says of seeing her daughters in the parade. “It brought a tear to the eye because it’s just something you don’t think your kids are ever going to do.”

Before the parades started, there were some concerns among the parents because of the heat.

Kim says a lot of them were “really worried because, at that point, it hadn’t been that hot here [in Alberta]. We were just worried that once these kids hit the heat,

Photo by Shannon Robison

annual walk.

Celebrating the anniversary, in front row from left, are Randi Lynn Rinaldi, Julie Rinaldi, Randy Rinaldi, Becky

Rinaldi, Bree Tiegan and Katie Mitchell. In back are David Winn, Darlene Winn, Evan Winn, Dawn Gray, Virgi Larin, Frank and Carol Caperon, Yvonne Aschacher, Maria

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the smog and the humidity, we were going to start losing kids.”

Even though the temperature floated around 35 Celcius or more, Tara says the heat didn’t seem to bother the kids and they danced their hearts out.

On the final day, the Hillcrest studio dancers were selected to put on two performances at the Disney Performing Arts Center.

Tara says they had submitted videos and supporting documents of their choreography well in advance, so there was time to rehearse and get feedback from Disney.

A ballet piece entitled “The March of the Children” and a hip-hop routine called “Tonight’s Going to be a Good Night” were both selected and all Turning Pointe dancers got a chance to perform on stage.

“It’s definitely worth all of the work that goes into having to do it,” Tara says. “Every parent cried.”

This is the second time Turning Pointe dancers have performed in Disneyland, with the first time being in 2012.

Most of the dancers were older that year, but this time Tara says the bulk of the dancers were a lot younger. The age range this year was eight to 17.

“I would definitely say this year’s choreography was a lot more challenging,” Tara says.

“We rehearsed a lot and they worked very hard to get it, but it’s challenging when you’re eight and you’re learning the same things a 17-year-old is learning.”

There have been trips to New York and California for the dancers over the last few years but

Tara hasn’t decided where they will travel next.

“We will probably do Disney again, but probably not as the next trip,” she says.

Michelle says she would absolutely go back if the opportunity presented itself again, but the next time she goes she’ll make sure to hit the beach because she didn’t get a chance to go this year.

“I would definitely like to take more time to explore the area,” she adds.

Despite initial concerns due to the heat and smog, Kimberly says her family had an amazing time and they’re looking forward to going back one day.

“The kids were rock stars and they totally exceeded our expectations,” Kimberly says. “Which was why the sunscreen was constantly in our eyes.”

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Spray park dream a step closer to reality

By Tyler Ryan At a ceremony Friday, Pincher Creek Mayor Don Anderberg said the town’s new spray park has been a long time coming but he’s happy that construction is imminent. He also acknowledged the Pincher Creek Spray Park Society’s efforts to make the project a reality.

“This is for them,” Mayor Anderberg said, gesturing to the children.

He said he’s looking forward to cutting the ribbon next summer to signal the opening of the new park.

Adam Grose, manager of recreation services, echoes the mayor’s sentiments.

“For the spray park, we’ve just signed with Link Builders, and in their contract I think it says 16 weeks to completion, so we are looking for an October finish date,” Adam says. “Realistically, we won’t be opening until next summer.”

In addition to the new spray park, construction at the Pincher Creek recreation centre will include a building expansion complete with a water slide addition.

Combined, both the spray park and the expansion have been budgeted at $1.5 million. The spray park itself carries a price tag of just over $500,000.

The spray park was initially expected to be complete by Can-

ada Day, but there were issues related to the tender process and budgeting that needed to be ironed out beforehand.

With the support of the federal government and the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant worth $463,000, the wheels on construction started turning.

With the grant secured, members of the spray park society went back to council and the total budget of the project was then increased, Adam says.

Tenders for the expansion and water slide addition are still under review.

Adam says the pool and recreation centre should remain

open during the next 16 weeks of construction, but there may be parking-related issues that pop up.

“We’re going to have to tie into the water lines, so there may be a hiccup in parking at this facility,” he says. “Alternative parking would be behind the arena.”

The spray park will use a recirculation system for the water.

Adam says this method was chosen because it is less wasteful and allows for water to be recycled through the infrastructure.

“Hopefully next year we’ll be able to see kids splashing around,” Adam says.

Members of Pincher Creek town council, the Pincher Creek Spray Park Society, the recreation centre and a group of excited kids visited the future site of the town’s spray park Friday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Tyler Ryan

My Little

CORNER An editorial column

by Shannon Robison

I should rename this editorial space My Teeny-Weeny Corner —

there hasn’t been much real estate left for me lately by the time the rest of the paper is finished.

As one whose favourite beverage on a hot summer day is an ice-cold beer, I looked forward to attending the Beers to You event Saturday evening at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village.

I learned some tidbits about craft beer, including that I didn’t particularly care for any of the ones we sampled. I was surprised!

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Brewery (which I enjoyed much more than Saturday’s samples).

It turns out Jim was right on the mark with that comment and was also a performer at Pincher Creek’s cowboy poetry events.

The only complaint I had about the evening was not being able to stay to the end.

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Retiring educators open up about careers — Part 2

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By Tyler Ryan point of frustraThe 2016tion,” she says.

17 school year “We could do so has come to an much more [for end, and three students] if we teachers and one could convince principal from the other people local schools are in their life that also retiring from this kid is worth their careers in it. When people education. give up on kids Lynn and you don’t Wocknitz and give up on them, Don Kuchison are it’s frustrating.” retiring from St. Even though Michael’s School there are chalin Pincher Creek. lenges, Mrs. June VastenVastenhout hout is retiring knows she has Retiring teacher June Vastenhout from Crowsnest made a positive Submitted photo Consolidated impact on some High School and of the students Lori Groat from Isabelle Sellon she has met over the years.

School.

“The first kid I worked with In this multi-part series, was this great big huge boy in these retiring educators open up Grade 8 who didn’t want to be at about their time in and out of the school,” she says, adding that he classroom, including some of the was about twice her size. challenges they needed to overMrs. Vastenhout recalls that come, their favourite memories, when she encountered him again and the personal journeys they’ve a few years later at the local high taken over the years as the nature school, the boy had grown up and of education has evolved. still remembered her.

Also included in their stories “He saw me and I kind of are their retirement and whether didn’t recognize him because he or not they intend on being was a grown man, but he shouts involved with their schools in the ‘Mrs. V.!’ ” future.

Her former student ran The second story in this series towards her, picked her up and features June Vastenhout, a twirled her around. teacher who has spent the past 20 “I thought, Oh, OK, I did make years in Crowsnest Pass. a difference even though he used to tell me on a regular basis

By Tyler Ryan where to go and how to get there In May 1997, June Vastenhout back in Grade 8.” entered a Grade 5 classroom at There have been other times Isabelle Sellon School for the very that Mrs. Vastenhout has been first time and immediately knew there to boost the confidence of she had landed her dream job. students, including getting a few “I walked in there and I felt shy kids to run the concession like this is where I belonged and stand, which helped them come this is where I wanted to be,” she out of their shells. says. “I don’t think I remember After a 20-year career in any time getting up in the mornCrowsnest Pass, Mrs. Vastening and thinking that I didn’t hout’s last official day is Aug. 29 want to go to work. I loved it.” and she has a few plans for her For 20 years, Mrs. Vastenhout retirement. has been an educational assis“I have a list of things to do tant in Crowsnest Pass, working like hiking, canoeing, cycling and with students who have either different trips,” she says. “My behavioural challenges or special husband and I have our 40th annineeds like Down syndrome and versary next year and we plan on cerebral palsy. Mrs. Vastenhout going somewhere for a month or also teaches math. so next winter.”

She spent a bit of time workShe hasn’t decided whether to ing in high schools but returned sign up to be a substitute teacher. to teach junior high, which “has She does still have a Class 4 been my forté,” she says. driver’s licence so she’s considDespite her personal satering staying involved with the isfaction, Mrs. Vastenhout school as a volunteer driver. acknowledges that not every day Mrs. Vastenhout offers some was easy, especially when she was advice for new teachers. starting out.

“Don’t go into this field if “It was hard at first because you don’t like kids because then there were kids that I wanted to you’re going to be miserable and bring home that I knew didn’t they’re going to be miserable,” have a great life,” she says. “That she says. was probably one of the toughest “Show them that you care,” things ever, to learn what you she adds. “That’s one thing that have control over.”

I’ve always been able to do and There were other times when the kids know it. If they know she felt like she was banging her that you care about them in some head against the wall because way, then you’re going to have pushing some students towards success.” success was a lot more difficult than she anticipated.

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Pat Rypien of the Crowsnest Historical Society, centre, accepts a $1,500 donation from Joanne Trotz, left, and Jackie Sudworth of the Crowsnest Pass Ag Society.

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Francine Kilgannon and Diane Simpson of the Coleman Community Society accept a $1,500 cheque from Joanne Trotz and Jackie Sudworth of Crowsnest Pass Ag Society. From left are Joanne, Francine, Diane and Jackie.

Thank you, Crowsnest Pass Agricultural Society Joanne Trotz and Jackie Sudworth of the Crowsnest Pass Agricultural Society presented $1,500 donations to two deserving community groups last month.

The Coleman Community Society put the funds toward its Canada

Day pig roast. Francine Kilgannon of CCS says the donation largely covered the cost of food for the event, which allowed the group to further benefit from the fundraiser.

The Crowsnest Historical Society had been hard at work preparing

Crestview Lodge highlights

By Misty Ayers On Canada Day morning, Crestview Lodge residents travelled from Pincher Creek to Cowley for their pancake breakfast. We were able to visit for a couple of hours before heading home for our own Canada Day festivities.

We’ve had one great day after another.

Last month the Rocky Moun-

tain Fiddlers performed for the residents. They are very good and are always enjoyed.

For Seniors Week we invited Mayor Don Anderberg and Reeve Brian Hammond along with their spouses to the lodge for dinner.

They were kind enough to stand up and acknowledge seniors and how they are valued. It was a very nice dinner.

We took the bus to the Twin

for the grand opening of the Alberta Provincial Police Barracks, and president Pat Rypien says the funds will gratefully go toward this important volunteer project.

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Butte store. It was a beautiful day for a drive and to go for ice cream, or a cold beer if you preferred.

On Father’s Day we celebrated all the dads with a steak dinner.

Galt was kind enough to barbecue on this occasion and it went over very well. We need to have steak more often.

Farley took us on a historical bus tour around Beauvais Lake, Mountain Mill and Beaver Mines.

He educated us on the history of the area; very interesting.

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to improve quality of life in our community,” says Joanne Trotz, president of the agricultural society.

“If we can help, we do.”

tainment was Boyd Low — he’s such a funny guy.

We attended this year’s fishing derby hosted by the Pincher Creek Legion. We couldn’t have been more lucky with the weather. We caught a few fish, had a very nice lunch, and our very own Helen Nelson won a prize for the oldest fisherwoman.

Our only June birthday was celebrated with Fran Semchuk.

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With Tyler Ryan Tyler is the summer intern with Shootin’ the Breeze and a born-and-raised Albertan, originally from Calgary

This has been a tough week for many people that I’ve chatted with.

From personal issues and work-related stress, to bigger things beyond individual control, the last seven days have been far from easy for some people, myself included.

On a personal note, I’ve spent the last week grappling with where I want to see myself in the next few years.

In September, I start the final year of my bachelor’s degree and I need to make the decision about whether I go straight into the workforce or take an extra three years and get a law degree after graduation.

Part of me wants to continue my career as a journalist and I hope to shadow a non-governmental aid organization called Doctors Without Borders, reporting on location about their humanitarian efforts throughout the world.

Another part of me wants to work towards becoming a Crown prosecutor and eventually, in the far future, getting appointed as a Court of Queen’s Bench justice.

The last few days have also been rough for fans of Linkin Park since the suicide of the band’s frontman, Chester Bennington, rocked the music world last Thursday.

The cause of his death was confirmed on Monday. He was 41 years old.

Growing up in the suburbs of Calgary, a lot of my friends were pulled into the relentlessly honest lyrics and aggressive delivery of Mr. Bennington and Linkin Park.

In the boom of happy-go-lucky boy bands and Family Channel all-stars during the early 2000s, Linkin Park offered an angry, gritty and unapologetically in-your-face attitude that so many of my friends craved.

I’m sure there are many people in this area who were also drawn to Linkin Park for these reasons.

After I learned about Mr. Bennington’s passing, I turned on Spotify and had an afternoon with the band.

As I started my afternoon with Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park’s first album that would go on to achieve diamond certification by selling 10 million copies in the United States, it really hit me how much of an influence the band has had over the years.

I did not listen to the band as much as my friends did when we were young, but I was surprised at how many songs I actually remembered from when I was in elementary and junior high.

More importantly, Linkin Park gave many fans an outlet to help them deal with life. I remember a few of my own friends cranking Linkin Park after a bad day and getting lost in the music.

Multiply this by the millions of fans the band has and there’s no doubt that many people have fostered a deep connection to Linkin Park and Chester Bennington over the years.

Tributes from musicians, celebrities and fans have been pouring in and Rolling Stone magazine summed up the singer-songwriter’s musical contributions in the article Chester Bennington: An Honest Voice of Pain and Anger for a Generation.

One thing that has come up after his death is how mental illness played a factor.

I’m not going to pretend that I’m an expert in mental illness, but I believe it’s always a good time to start a dialogue about mental health because communities can suffer when we don’t talk about these things.

In Pincher Creek, there is a mental health clinic located in the Provincial Building along Main Street. The phone number is 403627-1121.

There is a mental health clinic in the Crowsnest Pass Provincial Building in Blairmore. The phone number is 403-562-5030.

There’s no shame in reaching out for help, because that’s exactly why these facilities are available.

To the naysayers who may be reading this, there’s a wealth of information available regarding mental health, and hiding behind a shield ignorance is unacceptable in this day and age.

Coming back to my original statement, we all have our bad days and some weeks are tougher than others.

Sometimes your expectations do not match what reality has to offer.

There will be days where you will second-guess yourself or doubt what the future may hold.

And sadly, we will all lose people who are dear to us, whether we know them personally or not.

But there’s only one direction that time moves in and that’s forward.

So looking forward, I’m personally going to try and make the next seven days the best that I can for myself.

I’m going to read a book. I’m going to call my mom. I’m going to exercise more and smoke less.

Will it be perfect? Maybe not.

But it’s a start.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, July 26 – Kickball: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lions Park in Pincher Creek.

– Pickleball: 2 to 4 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

– TD Summer Reading Club at Pincher Creek library. 10:30 a.m. to noon for children entering grades 1 and 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. for children entering grades 3 to 5.

– Pincher Creek Family Centre Out and About: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek.

Thursday, July 27 – FUSE Women’s Social Club new member registration: 5 p.m.; hiking meeting to Daisy Creek 5:30 p.m., meet across from Stone’s Throw by Gazebo Park in Blairmore. To RSVP or for hike information, email mj@womenofcanadaeh.ca.

– Visit Crowsnest Community Market for family fun: 4 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Blairmore.

Featuring live entertainment,

handmade items, fresh produce, baking and more. www.crowsnestmarket.com.

– Mindful Meditation: 8 to 8:30 a.m. at Cenotaph Park in Pincher Creek.

– Outdoor fitness instruction: 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s School outdoor gym in Pincher Creek.

Friday, July 28 – Pickleball: 2 to 4 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

– Boredom Busters summer camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 5 to 11 years. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for registration and information, 403-627-4322.

– Outside karate for ages 6 to 18 with Sensei Peter: 11 a.m. to noon at Pincher Creek library.

Saturday, July 29 – Christmas in July market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at United Church hall in Pincher Creek. For info call 403-904-4430.

Monday, July 31 – Pickleball: 2 to 4 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek.

Tuesday, August 1 – Boredom Busters summer camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for kids 5 to 11 years. Contact Pincher Creek recreation office for registration and information, 403-627-4322.

Wednesday, August 2 – TD Summer Reading Club at Pincher Creek library. 10:30 a.m. to noon for children entering grades 1 and 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. for children entering grades 3 to 5.

August 2 to 10 – Summer day camp at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek. Call 403-627-3684 to register or for information.

Thursday, August 3 – McMan free lunch and learn: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Hall

in Pincher Creek. Supervised children’s activities. RSVP preferred to susie.peters@mcman.ca text or call 403-382-8221.

August 3 to 7 – Doors Open and Heritage Festival in Crowsnest Pass.

August 4 to 6 – Annual Show celebrating the barn grand opening at Heritage Acres near Pincher Creek.

Friday, August 11 – Free Movie in the Park: 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek.

– The Importance of Bees: for ages 3 to 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Pincher Creek library.

Friday, August 18 – Children’s Festival: 6 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek.

– Free Movie in the Park: 9 p.m. at Central Park in Pincher Creek.

– Craft Monsters, ages 6 to 11: 11 a.m. to noon at Pincher Creek

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August 21 to 24 – Turning Pointe Dance Studio summer camp in Crowsnest Pass.

Phone 403-562-7730 or see www.turningpointedance.ca.

August 28 to 30 – Turning Pointe Dance Studio summer camp in Pincher Creek.

Phone 403-562-7730 or see www.turningpointedance.ca.

Monday, September 18 –Town of Pincher Creek nomination day.

Wednesday, October 11 –Town of Pincher Creek advance voting.

Monday, October 16 –Town of Pincher Creek election day.

Listings cost $10 (per week) and include up to 25 words. Additional words are 15 cents each.

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Athletes excel at Summer Games

By Tyler Ryan Over 2,000 participants of all ages and skill levels travelled to Brooks for the Southern Alberta Summer Games from July 5 to 8.

Kiera Greenly, Summer Games co-ordinator and participant, says the Games had a lot of variety and that some feel-good stories came out of the experience.

During the swimming competition, Kiera watched six-year-old Naya Randall — one of the youngest competitors in the Games — befriend another young girl in the adjacent lane during the 25-metre flutterboard race.

“I thought that was kind of neat because that’s what the Games are all about,” Kiera says. “It’s about having fun and getting to know people, because it’s more of a grassroots event than a competitive event.”

Many different activities were held over the course of the weekend, including non-physical contests in photography and cribbage.

Pincher Creek dominated in swimming, bowling and archery, while Crowsnest Pass was a force to be reckoned with in athletics events like shot put and javelin.

Altogether, the two communities took home 130 medals — 85 to Pincher Creek, which had 53 participants, and 45 to the Pass, which had 40.

Thirteen regions competed in the Games. Pincher Creek placed eighth overall and Crowsnest Pass placed 10th. Coming out on top was the County of Newell.

Highlights Both Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass did very well in the categories of athletics, bowling, archery, strength and conditioning (CrossFit), golf, swimming and photography. There were also athletes who participated in the three-kilometre and five-kilometre running events.

In athletics, Sue Ann Uphill from Crowsnest Pass took home five gold medals in the masters (ages 36 to 54) and masters-plus (55

Athletes from Team Crowsnest Pass gathered for a group shot before taking off from the starting line for runs of the three, five and 10 kilometres. Submitted photo

Ryan Plante from Pincher Creek competed in a series of swimming competitions, winning two gold and two bronze medals.

Photo by Kiera Greenly

and up) categories, competing in the 100-metre sprint, two separate 50-metre sprints, the long jump and the triple jump. She also won bronze in shot put.

Jennifer Wilmot won gold in the javelin throw and Andrew Bailey won silver in both senior men’s discus and shot put.

From Pincher Creek, Avery Stewart-Krooshoop won two silver medals in the peewee 100-metre and 200-metre sprints. He also won bronze in the peewee high jump.

Finally, a team from Pincher Creek took home gold in the four-by-100metre relay.

In the three-kilometre running event for women 20 to 29, Kiera Greenly won silver. Representing Crowsnest Pass, Katie Millis won silver in the five-kilometre run for ages 11 and under. Libbey Wilmot, also from the Pass, won silver in the five-kilometre run in the 12 to 15 age category.

Pincher Creek produces some of the best five-pin bowlers in southern Alberta, because Andrew Janzen, Ryan Falardeau, Janine Jackson and Donna Jackson all won gold.

In archery, Leah Filipuzzi and Vicky Lessard from Pincher Creek tied for first place in the women’s compound fixed pin category.

Pincher Creek town councillor Duane Filipuzzi took home a gold medal in the senior male barebow competition. Louis Lessard also took home gold in the senior male instinctive category.

In the pre-cub competitions geared towards younger athletes, Zoelle Lessard won gold in traditional archery and Gibson Lessard

won gold in compound archery.

Katie Wadstein of Crowsnest Pass also took home a gold medal in the pre-cub female compound bow category.

In the strength and conditioning (CrossFit) competitions, Paula Szaroz took home a bronze in the 16-plus women’s category.

Don Kuchison and Judy Tillack took home silvers in the masters category for men and women. All of these athletes hail from Pincher Creek.

For golf, Crowsnest Pass’s own Tracey Linderman took home a gold medal in the 19 to 54 age category. Gail Ancelet, also from the Pass, won bronze in the 55-plus women’s golf category.

Many medals were handed out to Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass athletes during the swimming competitions. Pincher Creek took home 28 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze medals. Crowsnest Pass athletes won 14 gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals.

Rhianna Robson, hailing from Pincher Creek, won a silver medal in the photography competition for ages 13 to 17.

Shootin’ the Breeze’s own Brenda Shenton and Jaiden Panchyshyn also claimed medals.

Brenda was awarded bronze in the people category and silver in the outdoors category. Jaiden received bronze in the sports category.

A full list of entrants and winners is available at www.southernalbertasummergames.com/content/results.

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Father and son earn black belts

By Peter Dressler Shorei-Kan Canada awarded two students black belts in the Okinawan art of Go-Ju Ryu karate, July 6 in Pincher Creek. Adam and Justin Schoening became the fifth and sixth students to obtain this level since the Pincher Creek dojo was founded in 2006.

Sensei Vic Hargitt and Sensei Jack Matches travelled from British Columbia to join Sensei Peter Dressler in creating a panel for testing.

Testing took about two hours.

The Pincher Creek Shorei-Kan Karate Association is a not-for-profit organization. It is open to those seven years and up. Whole families are welcome whenever possible. Fees are kept low at $50 per three-month term to cover insurance and other incidentals.

Summer classes are Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:45 at the town gym. Regular classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:30 at Canyon School.

Two all-age outdoor practices are also scheduled behind the Pincher Creek library

Photo courtesy of Shannon Schoening

Athletes of the Pincher Creek Shorei-Kan Karate Association include front row, from left, Nicole Bueckert, Landon Dressler, Leanne Beuckert, Felicity Bueckert, Will Schoening and Madeline Schoening. In back are Sensei Peter Dressler (chief instructor, Pincher Creek); Sensei Vic Hargitt (chief instructor, Blind Bay, B.C., and head of Shorei-Kan Canada); Sensei Adam Schoening and Sensei Justin Schoening (just awarded shodan black belts); Sensei Jack Matches (instructor, Blind Bay).

from 11 a.m. to noon on July 28 and Aug. 25. All are welcome to try out a practice.

For more information on classes, contact

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CLOSED FRIDAYS The office of Shootin’ the Breeze will be closed Fridays effective July 7

Due to the August Long Weekend, 403-904-2227 office@shootinthebreeze.ca 697A Main Street Pincher Creek

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Heritage Acres 30th Annual Show SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 4 12:00 p.m.

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Registration for Parade of Power Registration for tractor pull in Grain Elevator Stationary Engine Demonstration – Main Street Tractor pull at main grandstand – sponsored by Rocky Mountain Equipment Barn hunt dog demonstration

Saturday, August 5 7:30 to 9 a.m.

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Sunday, August 6 7:30 to 9 a.m.

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Pancake breakfast – brown quonset Non-denominational church service followed by gospel singing – Jumbo Valley Church Heritage Mall opens Field demonstrations west of the trees, threshing demo, elevator demo Parade of Power – main grandstand Tractor pull at main grandstand – sponsored by Rocky Mountain Equipment Stationary engine demonstrations all weekend Pedal tractors, straw tractor, nail pounding and rope making for the kids Concessions available Friday to Monday – check website for details

Homemade pie and ice cream 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beef on a bun lunch 12 to 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at Summerview Hall Antique vehicles – original and restored original truck and car show Country Store – enjoy a visit and maybe buy some delicious candy Heritage Station – model trains and handmade display depicting our area and history Heritage Mall – shop at various vendors People movers – why not take a ride on a people mover to different events?

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