‘Catch the Ace’ jackpot finally goes

The big news of the weekend is the fact that Richard Norman “caught” the ace of spade on Friday night to win a total of $21,711.20.
Though we felt a bit disappointed that Round # 5 of the weekly draw was over, we had a goal that we wanted to give someone in our community more than $20,000 and we made it!
Personally, I would like to take a break for a couple of months from organizing the “Catch the Ace” but we are not all on that same page so stay tuned!
It is a big commitment on volunteers and like most other volunteer positions, the committees seem to decrease in size rather than grow. And this type of lottery is a big-time commitment because it is held weekly but I will agree it is really fun.
Thank you to all of our helpers for selling tickets, picking up and dropping off tickets, buying tickets, and joining in on a very fun game.
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I was able to get my cows home very easily on the weekend since they were ready for fresh hay. I was busy running back and forth to watch hockey so I wasn’t sure that I would have time to get the heifers in to vaccinate, but the first few saw me with a grain pail and came up very easily.
Of course, there always has to be the last two. They didn’t come as easy but we did get them and they all are boostered up for calving time.
I think I will let them back to the bush for a couple more weeks of feeding before I bring them home for calving. I would like to keep them away from the yard as long as possible but then I start to get nervous that I am pushing my luck–what if something arrives early?
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We have been noticing wolves and coyotes around, which doesn’t make me happy. There seemed to be a fresh deer kill on one of our walking trails, as well.
Then on Monday morning, I thought the sheep were out through the night but turns out the deer herd was in my yard. They might be looking for food or they might be looking for safety.
Either way, they won’t hurt much other than I can see they spent a fair bit of time at the bird feeder.
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I hope to see everyone at the annual meeting of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association this Thursday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Way School.
We are excited that Rick Wright is joining us and we look forward to his presentation. I think we will all learn something from his talk so be sure to join us.
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We are hosting a beef symposium this Saturday (Jan. 19) at 8 a.m. at the Chapple municipal office and the agenda looks great!
If you would like to attend or are looking for the details, give me a call A.S.A.P.
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I have been hearing that the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture is in the planning stages of the spring Ag Day!
I’m certain that if you have any suggestions on speakers or topics that they would love to hear from you! Organizers also are considering adding the trade show component again so keep in mind people or businesses that you would like to see attend!
Suggestions can be routed through Lisa Teeple at 487-2340.