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_THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2004 THE NEW TANNER 17 RODEO QUEEN: Brooke McArthur, 15 of Eden Mills earned the title of Ontario High School Rodeo Queen at a provincial competition in Barrie earlier this year. -- Submitted photo Brooke McArthur of Eden Mills is crowned High School Rodeo Queen BY MAGGIE PETRUSHEVSKY The New Tanner An Eden Mills girl was crowned Miss Ontario Ro- deo Queen at the Ontario High School Rodeo finals in Barrie in June. About four years ago Guelph school student Brooke McArthur, 15, be- gan taking riding lessons at the Circle P ranch north of Acton and competing in barrel racing at local ro- deos. She competes as a junior in regular rodeos. In the high school rodeo in Barrie she competed in barrel racing, pole bend- ing, goat tying and break away roping. Brooke's mother, Shelly McArthur said the high school rodeo season this year begins in late August in Simcoe, and ends in mid-June. During that time Brooke will attend eight to 10 rodeos around Ontario and down into Michigan, too. The provincial title qualified her to participate in the International High School Rodeo finals July 16 to 25 in Gillette, Wyo- ming with 1,594 other students from 39 States, several Canadian prov- inces and even Australia . Ontario sent a team of 21 kids and Brooke competed only in the Queen events. She did qualify for goat ty- ing deciding against competing because she was too busy with her other events. Queens rode; did model- ling, gave a speech, were interviewed by six judges, sold draw tickets, and helped out with a rodeo for special kids. She also had to have pictures done and sign autographs for kids, especially the special kids, who were involved in their own rodeo at the same lo- cation. While she did well, she did not place in any of the events. "She did the regular beauty queen competition events," her mother said. On top of the poise and ex- perience she gained, she has made friends in differ- ent parts of the world. Her friend Tamaran Gray of Hillsburgh, how- ever, placed 21st in field of approximately 180 kids, in barrel racing. Another friend and team member, Luke Drennon, was in the top 20 in steer wrestling. Brooke keeps her quar- ter horse at the Gray farm near Hillsburgh. LEMONADE LADIES: Emily Rose (left) and Olivia Belbin raised $25 for good causes with their lemonade stand -- featuring homemade cookies -- last Saturday in Acton. The girls donated money raised to St. Joseph's Church and to Rotary Cheshire Homes. Submitted photo pate... \ SHOOL CFDA aaa, 2 EARN Ages 3- Adult 12 Wallace St.Acton (519)853-8628 REGISTRATION: Thursday August 26 5pm-8pm Wednesday September 1 5pm-8pm PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS: ARTISTIC DIRECTORS ¢ Sprung dance floors» Changeroom | Sheila Crang & Lynda Yurkin * Mirrors & barres _* Waiting area | CDTA & RAD Affilitated website www.the-dance-inn.com email: info@the-dance-inn.com 27 FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM TORONTO Dally Nov | wo Apr 30 Dally Nov | t0/Apr 30 WEST Mondays Dec 27 toApr 25 Mondays 5G O70YYZ 0830 SRQ 1120 meta 5G.071 SRQ I220YYZ 1500 5G 087 PBI 2020¥YZ 2305 Thursdays Dec 23 to Apr 28 ; 5G OP0YYZ 1450 SRQ 1740 ae 5G071 SRQ I840YYZ 2120 5G 087 PBI 2020YYZ 2305 Mondays Nov | toApr 25 5G 046YYZ 1600 RSW 1910 5G 047 RSW 21 1OYYZ 2300 FROM Raeelanenes FORT LAUDERDALE. ROUNDTRIP 5G.047 RSW 2010YYZ 2300 Daily Nov | to Apr 30 WE'VE GOT FLORIDA COVERED! Maximum stay 30 days. One way fares are availble. Doayers tp Hoge reife enna Woe ee subject to change without notice. GST, departure taxes, transportation related fees and surcharges are additional. PRevatss: