The Cowboy Challenge at the 70 Mile Riding Arena on the BC Day long weekend was a great success thanks to a lot of people working to make it happen.
On Friday night, the 70 Mile Volunteer Firefighters held their practice at the arena and wetted it down for the weekend activities. Fire Chief Jeff Warner took the lead on the practice and wetting down the arena floor.
Then Karyn Greenlees harrowed and prepared the arena. The Back Country Horsemen had purchased posts and rails, and the paddocks were completed.
On Saturday morning, 16 obstacles were set up in the arena.
On Saturday afternoon, several riders came and practised their skills on the obstacles. On Sunday morning, Sally Watson provided a pancake and sausage breakfast for all!
Then at 10 a.m., the competitions began with beginners and experienced people maneuvering over all the obstacles, challenging their horses' steady confidence and their riding skills, said 70 Mile Arena committee leader Lori Spencer.
Community Fund Bursaries awarded
The 2024 70 Mile & Area Community Fund Bursary recipients each received $500 to help with their education goals.
Chandra Dickson is one of them and she is also a past recipient.
She is a former student of the 70 Mile Elementary School where her mother Leslie was one of the educators. Chandra is pursuing a teaching degree at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and entering her last year this fall.
Shanelle Galuska is the other recipient. Her grandparents lived in the geodesic dome on South Green Lake. She is pursuing a nursing degree at TRU and is also in her last year this fall.
The Society congratulates both of the recipients and wishes them well in their studies and futures, said 70 Mile & Area Community Bursary Society secretary Sue Wheeler.
70 Mile House entertainment
There is a lot of entertainment for residents of neighbouring communities at Eddy's Bar and Grill in 70 Mile House.
Every Wednesday evening is Jam Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome whether they have an instrument or not.
Also on Wednesday nights, there is a pool tournament starting at 6 p.m.
Every other Thursday night is trivia night starting at 6 p.m.
Teams of up to six people and all are welcome to play. The trivia schedule is Aug. 15, Aug. 29, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26.
Every other Sunday, there is a meat draw starting at 1:30 p.m.
Local meats, baked goods - including carrot cake and muffins - are available, and there are farm-fresh eggs, too.
Upcoming dates are Aug. 11 and Aug. 25, and Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.
