Barb Castell – Division 3
It is nearly Spring! I’ve started my plants under grow lights. By the time you read this, I may have the greenhouse up and running!
Line Fence Act of Alberta
I have had several discussions with residents as to whose responsibility is it for fences between properties. This falls under the Line Fence Act of Alberta and you can find more information on this here: open.alberta.ca/publications/l13
Fences are a civil matter between two landowners and if they disagree, they have options to settle the dispute.
If you are not satisfied with a decision, you can contact the Farmers’ Advocate: www.alberta.ca/farmers-advocate-office.aspx
Millarville Stockland 4-H Public Speaking
On February 5th I was privileged once again, to judge the Juniors at the Millarville Stockland 4-H Public Speaking at the Millarville Racetrack. The prepared speeches were excellent, but I think the impromptu speeches allowed the children to communicate their ideas without the constraints of following a script. Congratulations to all the speakers on a job well done!
Millarville Racing and Agriculture Society (MRAS)
There are 4 opportunities that you might be interested in:
- Operations Manager
- Maintenance Worker
- Campground Host
- Request for Proposal to Lease the Food Concession Building and Commercial Kitchen Equipment
For more information check out page 3 of the latest edition of the MRAS Track Watch (February 2023): www.millarvilleracetrack.com/newsletter/
Priddis & Millarville Fair
The Fair committee met February 9, 2023 for the first time this year. I cannot give away too much yet. Watch for more good news in my April newsletter. Meanwhile mark these dates in your calendar.
The Priddis & Millarville Fair is being held on August 19 & 20, 2023 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (MRAS). The theme for the 2023 Fair is COUNTRY FUN FOR EVERYONE! We have a full weekend of old fashioned, country-style family fun that draws our extended community together. The Fair is suitable for all ages and includes a wide variety of competitions, contests, displays and entertainment. The Fair is proudly co-hosted by the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society & the Priddis Community Association.
Millarville Community School Spring Round-Up
The Millarville Community School Fundraising Society is holding their bi-annual event – The Spring Round-Up!
A great Western event is planned for Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the MCS STARS gymnasium. It sounds like a fun-filled event with dinner, games, basket raffle, family dance, and a silent auction. The proceeds will support the school’s technology, outdoor pursuits programme, fields trips, and various other programmes.
KIDS ONLY SHOPPE
Supply Needs Updated
Since its introduction at the 2014 Millarville Christmas Market, the Kids Only Shoppe (KOS) has become an integral and valued part of the market. It is a special place for children ages 5-12 to shop for everyone on their list. All items are $15 or less, making it affordable for as many families as possible. Each gift is wrapped and tagged to keep the contents a secret until Christmas.
The following is a list of supplies that the Kids Only Shoppe is still in need of:
- Cloth bags – all sizes but 24″ x 10” urgently needed
- Miniature figurines for snow globes
- Large pieces of fabric – cotton, poly, blend – any design
- Mason jars with lids (all sizes)
- Blue jeans
- Heavier cloth curtains used for making sewn gift bags
- Large plastic or cloth grocery bags for carrying wrapped gifts
- Snazzy socks – lost socks are great as one of a kind, great designs- those fuzzy socks are best! Plain men’s white socks are great too for snowmen bodies
- Small/medium flat canvas boards
- Woodblocks (all shapes and sizes, 2×4 cut offs, triangle shapes, tree shapes, etc.)
- Small embroidery hoops (about 3-4″)
- Wood slices – all sizes
- Wood stars – all sizes
- Photo frames – all sizes (glass included) – need to be in good condition
- Shotgun shells and rifle bullets (empty/old ones)
- Old fishhooks/fishhook feathers (minus the hooks or we take the hooks off) the red/white fish bobbles (fish bobbers)
- Baseball or softballs (in decent shape)
- Horseshoes
Thank you to everyone who has provided supply donations to The Kids Only Shoppe to date. The group is very grateful for your support, but they still have a bit of a way to go to ensure they have enough supplies on hand to fulfill their inventory needs!
If you want to volunteer or donate materials for the crafts send an email to: kos@mras-track.com
To all my Irish friends, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Looking forward to Spring!
Barb Castell
Phone: 403-931-3690
E-Mail: barb.castell@foothillscountyab.ca
Website: www.barbcastell.com
FaceBook: facebook.com/barbcastell.ca
