| 2010 CSPRA NEWS ITEMS |
| JULY, 2010 |
“Don’t forget the Wine & Cheese Social hosted by the Ribbon Runner/Ropers at Thorsby on Saturday evening after the performance. Come have an appetizer and a glass of wine with an added twist.
All Ribbon runners and ropers are asked to please bring a bottle of wine or an appetizer plate or both.
For more information you may contact Kathy Flundra at 403-627-2476” |
"It is with deep sadness we received word of the passing of one of our friends and fellow competitors, Jim Montgomery. Jim passed away Sunday while undergoing surgery. Jim became a CSPRA member in 1990 and faithfully travelled from his home in Maple Creek to go to the rodeos."
Condolences may be sent to
Box 1091, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM in Maple Creek at the Armories Building. |
| JUNE, 2010 |
Volunteers Needed
We have been given December 15th and 16th as our 2 Casino dates; these will be held in Calgary at the former Sissons's Silver Dollar Casino. In order for us to receive the money we need to have 25-30 volunteers for this project. If you are willing to put in a shift please contact Chuck Mellett (Casino Chairperson) or Kelly Newton with your name and available date to work.
Thank you. |
$10,000 Ticket Raffle
Susan Dixon is the Raffle Chairperson. This is a huge undertaking and the sooner we can get the sold tickets and monies to Susan the easier her job will be. Please direct any questions to Susan and remit to:
Susan Dixon
Box 701
Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
403-653-3160 |
| MAY, 2010 |
Barry and Linda Edge would like to thank everyone for their care, love and happy notes! Barry has completed a 5 day round of radiation and is now awaiting his first dose of chemo. He is in Rimbey Hospital at the moment and will be going home to rest and take his treatments from there. Linda says he does enjoy hearing from everyone-Thank you.
For anyone wanting to send the Edges a note, their address is Box 378, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 |
Get Well wishes go out to Tom Irwin, who has landed himself right next to the Nurses Station, Unit 94 in the Rocky View Hospital in Calgary with double pneumonia. Eunice says he is responding well to the treatment and will be up and running soon. Get Well Tom!
Tom and Eunice's address is:
RR #1 Cayley, AB T0L 0P0 403-395-3742 |
| APRIL, 2010 |
$10,000 Ticket Raffle
Susan Dixon is the Raffle Chairperson. This is a huge undertaking and the sooner we can get the sold tickets and monies to Susan the easier her job will be. Please direct any questions to Susan and remit to:
Susan Dixon
Box 701
Cardston, AB T0K 0K0
403-653-3160 |
Kevin Dudley and Greg Cruikshank have graciously offered to spearhead the Ribbon Running Event Season Leader Awards. If you have sponsor or know of someone who would like to sponsor please contact these guys.
Kevin at 403-752-3865H or 403-394-5792. Greg at 403-928-6383.
Thanks guys. |
| The CSPRA Barrel Racers would like to thank each and everyone of you who made the Pie Sale a large success. |
| Effie Simpson, Darlene Bunney and ribbon running crew would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Jean and Shirt sale. Thank You |
| Allen Gimblett took photographs at the High River Rodeo and you will find your pictures on his web site at: http://dynamicphotography.smugmug.com/High-River-Senior-Pro-Rodeo |
| Get well wishes and "Heal Quick" go out to Rick Hutchinson and Billy Longmore who both sustained rodeo injuries at High River. See you on the trail this summer guys |
| High River Senior Rodeo Committee sponsored a Men's and Ladies Hi-Point Award. The winners were Earl Bougerolle with 488 points and Susan Grant with 356 points. Congratulations. |
| Get Well wishes go out to Alda Gunsch, who is at home recovering from surgery-doing well and hoping to be up and cheering Roger on soon. |
| Get well wishes also go out to Mary Garrett, who is also at home recovering from a bout in the hospital-here's to you Mary and we all look forward to seeing you this summer. |
| Thoughts, care and concern go out to Barry Edge, who is starting a journey to win the battle over cancer. In Barry's words, "This is just a bump in the road". We are all thinking of you and sending you our love and supporting your positive outlook. |
| MARCH, 2010 |
Our sympathies go out to Toni and Howard Dixon in the loss of Toni's Dad.
May his memory and love for you bring you peace. Blessings |
| FEBRUARY, 2010 |
| Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom Stewart who tragically lost his life along with his wife and daughter Sydney, on February 14th in a helicopter accident. Tom was an avid horseman who travelled north to compete in the Team Roping events as a heeler. We will miss you Tom. |
To my secret Santa
Thank you for thinking of me over the holiday season. Your gift to me was greatly appreciated.
Effie Simpson |
| JANUARY, 2010 |
LETTER FROM THE CSPRA PRESIDENT
Hello Everyone
I hope everybody had a good Holiday Season and enjoying the beginnings of a wonderful 2010. We are anticipating a great rodeo year with some exciting things happening. This is the 25th Anniversary of the CSPRA and we are looking at different ways to celebrate this and make it a special one to remember. One of the things we are working on is season leader saddles in all the events. So far we have saddles committed for the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s Ladies Barrel Race, 40’s Team Roping and 50’s Team Roping. If anyone would like to sponsor one of these saddles or any other award please contact myself or the office. We also hope to have more added money at the finals. This decision will be made by the start of the rodeo season, We are looking for volunteer help at the finals, anyone interested in putting on a rodeo or helping out at any level please call the office. Good luck to you all as we begin our 25th year at Rodeo and to those members travelling to the NSPRA Rodeos in Arizona.
Chuck Melin,
CSPRA President |
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| * We would like to extend deep and heartfelt sympathy to Don Solowoniuk on the passing of his mom in January. |
| * Good to hear Vivan Meier is at home recovering from a long bout in the hospital. We are all delighted you are home and feeling better-keep up the great nursing Jack. |
| * Get well wishes go out to Diane Garrett-here's hoping your hand heals and the trip to New Zealand will help get it back in shape to rip them ribbons this summer. |
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