Out and About, August 1-16, 2012

Barry Carney of Simply Catering at Vista Village
C. Davis photo

^ If you live in the Pincher Creek area it's a sure bet you're already familiar with Barry and Sophie Carney of Simply Catering, and have (over) indulged in the fine meals they provide.  This week they gave back to the community again, providing a free roast pork dinner to the folks at Vista Village. Through no fault of his own, Barry tends to be the one in the photo, as is the case this time, but it should be noted that Sophie is otherwise always there beside him, producing together the hearty meals that have made them famous.  Thanks, Barry and Sophie.

Team Roping kicks off the 2012 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo
T. Lucas photo

 The 2012 Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo kicked off tonight, August 16, with Team Roping.  Over 100 participants made for a challenging contest.  We'll have the results in our upcoming Rodeo Roundup, after the dust settles.

On Friday, August 17 there will be a Gymkhana, starting at 10 am.  The beer gardens open at 6 pm, and the Pro Rodeo begins at 7 pm.

Windyview Mechanical again donated  bikes to give away in the Kids Calf Scramble this year.  8 bikes are up for grabs this year, double last year's total.  The Calf Scramble will be held around 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday, right after Niki Flundra's "Freedom Reins" exhibition.

Niki Flundra at last year's Pro Rodeo
C. Davis photo

Ropers warming up, August 16, 2012
C. Davis photo

Rodeo fans Anne and Grace chat with
Lawrence and Marlon Draper before the Team Roping event
T. Lucas photo

Eddy Jesen at Team Roping
C. Davis photo

Near the Pincher Creek Airport, looking north
C. Davis photo

Gladstone Valley
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Gladstone Valley
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Youth Employment Services at Co-op hotdog fundraiser
Josh Davis photo

Youth Employment Services Active Living Workshop
 at Monster Fitness
C. Davis photo

^ (above two photos)  Youth Employment Services held a hotdog fundraiser at the Ranchland Mall Co-op and an Active Living Workshop at Monster Fitness recently.  Their final summer fundraiser will be another barbeque at the Ranchland Mall Co-op, to be held on Thursday August 23, beginning at 11 am.

A big personal thank you to Jackie and Ray Degan
(shown here after last year's parade) for helping us move!
C. Davis photo

Our scorching summer turned into
lightning storms earlier this month
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Bridge replacement work continues on Highway 6

Looking west from Highway 6, just south of town
T. Lucas photo

A new event at Rodeo this year: Wee Dog Herding
(featuring Reba the wonderdog)
T. Lucas photo

Doug Rawling 
T. Lucas photo

Doug Rawling entertained the crowd during the Team Roping event on Thursday, August 16.  Rawling will also be performing during Cowboy Church, which starts at 11:30 am at the Ag Grounds grandstand on Sunday.