The elementary track and field meet was held at H. Hardcastle School May 21. Winners of the medals and runners up are as follows.
Six-year-old boys — Bram Jullion, three points and Kobi Weber, 21 points. Six-year-old girls — Addison Poole, 19 points and Regan Babchuk and Kiana Weber, 13 points. Seven to eight-year-old boys — Kasen McDonald and Jaxton Sayers, 34 points and Brady Carr and Carter Cole, 32 points. Seven- to eight-year-old girls — Delainee Rogers, 38 points and Kylie Wall, 32 points. Nine- to 10-year-old boys —Tyson Orchison, 36 points and Parker Miller, 34 points. Nine- to 10-year-old girls — Ava Cole, 40 points and ShaunaRae Burgess, 26 points.
Eleven- to 12-year-old boys — Clayton Wolfe, 28 points and Cameron Becotte and Nevin Poole, 18 points. Eleven- to12-year-old girls — Adriana Burgess, 28 points and Leah Bec and Abbey Harty, 18 points.
The relay winners were for the boys, the Panthers, consisting of Jafet Pas Solorzano, Kasen McDonald, Tyson Orchison and Cameron Becotte. Winning the girls’ relay were the Eagles consisting of Karis Latendresse, Delainee Rogers, Carlie Mosimann and Adriana Burgess.
There were some records broken this year as well: kindergarten: long jump – Vayda McDonald, 2.32 m, standing jump – Avery LaClare, 1.40 m; Grade 1 boys: Kesler Wall in 100m, a time of 20.07; Grade 2/3 boys: ball throw – Brady Carr, 35.18 m, 100m – Kasen McDonald, 17.62; 200m – Kasen McDonald, 35.15; Grade 2/3 girls: ball throw – Aleesa Sharp, 25.22m, long jump – Delainee Rogers, 2.63m, 200m – Aleesa Sharp, 35.69; Grade 4/5 boys: ball throw – Trayton Troesch, 40.13 m; Grade 4/5 girls: ball throw – Ava Cole, 32.22 m, triple jump – Ava Cole, 7.53 m; Grade 6 girls: standing jump - Adriana Burgess, 1.73m.
May 22, there were some visitors in the school to present a couple of awards. SHSAA director, Lyle Keller was on hand to present the H. Hardcastle senior boys their silver medal banner from provincial play as well as the sportsmanship award that is sponsored each year by Sask. Milk. This is the second banner HHS has received as the senior girls were awarded one in 2012. Says a lot about our students and how they represent their home community. Also on hand was Jay Elder, NWSD Athletic Association president. Elder presented Darren Nordell the NWSD male coach of the year award.
Edam West 4-H Club held their annual achievement day on the evening of May 29. Arrival and stalling began at 3 p.m., the judging demonstration and score cards taking place at 4 p.m. The grooming class was held at approximately at 5 p.m., supper of beef on a bun and salads and sweets was held at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. the members filed into the ring where club president, Macey Levasseur, conducted introductions and led the 4-H pledge. This year’s judge was Blair McIntosh of Maymont and ring person was Emily Levasseur.
The show started with an open class for the Cloverbuds (under aged) children. There were eight youngsters take part from the ages of six to eight. These possible future members were: Owen Latendresse, Karis Latendresse, Keagan Russett, Delainee Rogers, Beckett Rogers, Ashton Harty, Carter Cole and Bailey Russett. These little guys were inspiring, handling calves they had never met before, with the exception of two, Carter and Ashton, who have older siblings who are members.
Winners of the classes for the older members were: grooming senior: first - Brandy Kobes and second - Rebecca Kobes. Intermediate: first – Brady Deobald. Junior: first – Jared Russett, second – Alyssa Russett, third – Ava Cole, fourth – Jade Cole, fifth – Kaitlyn Harty, sixth – Brett Deobald.
Showmanship senior: first – Rebecca Kobes, second – Brandy Kobes. Intermediate: first - Brady Deobald. Junior: first – Kaitlyn Harty, second – Jared Russett, third – Ava Cole, fourth – Alyssa Russett, fifth – Jade Cole, sixth – Brett Deobald.
Questionnaire senior: first - Brandy Kobes, second – Rebecca Kobes. intermediate – Brady Deobald and Macey Levasseur. junior: first – Jared Russett, second – Alyssa Russett, third – Jade Cole and Kaitlyn Harty.
Record book senior: first – Brandy Kobes, second – Rebecca Kobes. Intermediate: first Macey Levasseur, second – Brady Deobald. Junior: first – Alyssa Russett, second – Jared Russett, third – Kaitlyn Harty.
Judging senior: first – Brandy Kobes, second – Rebecca Kobes. Intermediate: first – Macey Levasseur, second – Brady Deobald. Junior: first – Jade Cole, second – Jared Russett, third – Alyssa Russett.
Market steer: grand champion – Jared Russett, reserve – Brandy Kobes, third – Kaitlyn Harty, fourth – Rebecca Kobes, fifth – Alyssa Russett.
Yearling heifer: grand champion – Jared Russett, reserve – Kailtyn Harty, third – Brett Deobald, fourth – Jade Cole, fifth – Ava Cole, sixth – Brady Deobald.
The steer that had the best rate of gain at 3.49 pounds per day was owned by Brandy Kobes.
Jared Russet was the member with the most points accumulated throughout the year and show which secured the grand aggregate trophy for him. There was also a door prize given out this year, the winner being Charlie Kobes.
