Zama Mud Blog

Canada Day

2008-08-03T08:23:00.001-07:00

July 1st at Zama Park. What a day! We started off with a parade through town that wound up at the park. Then all sorts of activities began. There were burgers and hot dogs all day long cooked by Chris Kilosky of Mackenzie County...our local water plant operator. Later in the day we had deep fried turkey on a bun cooked and donated by Kevin Cole of Canadian Pressure Testing. There were kids games where prizes and ribbons were won and a bouncy tent to keep them occuppied as well. Then we had a horseshoe tournament, a hole in one contest which was held at the school yard, a fishing derby for kids and adults, a dunk tank which was a big attraction this year and finally a dance in our new shelter with The Garrett Patmore Band playing. We were also treated to a couple of Johnny Cash renditions performed by six year old Bryce Muzichuk who had his audience cheering and clapping. Even the RCMP turned out for our parade...though she was a little late as she had to make an arrest just before getting here. Prizes and awards were handed out to all the winners of the events.
A big thanks to Greg McGiver for organizing one of our best Canada Days yet and to all the others who donated their time.

Captain Canada

Lisa Wardley and Marvin Ward in The Spirit Booth

The Parade

The Park

Parade Awards

The New Shelter

Horseshoe Tournament

Closest to the Pin Contest

The Fishing Derby

The Dunk Tank

Fishing Derby Winners

Horseshoe Winners

Fishing Derby Winners

Bryce Muzichuk Singin' Johnny Cash

Gettin' Down with The Garrett Patmore Band

Spring Break Up Dance - Lisa Hewitt

2008-08-03T07:25:00.000-07:00

Spring break up has become synonomous with steak & lobster dinner and Lisa Hewitt thanks to the graciousness of Barry Tomalty and Noralta Inn West. This year the theme was Mardi Gras and the Rec Board had the hall decorated like Bourbon St. Attendees were able to purchase feather boas, beaded necklaces, hats and shot glasses to assist them in their revelling. The steaks and lobsters were barbequed by the cooks from Noralta and once again they had everyone raving about them. Lisa and her band took to the stage shortly after dinner and got everyone off of their feet dancing ...... which continued all night long.

Kid's Winter Horse Ride

2008-03-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Saturday, March 29, 2008. The Annual Kid's Horse Ride and Marshmallow Roast. Everyone met at the Rec Hall where the Mom's had a fire going and then loaded up into the cart for a nice ride around town. The weather was beautiful and warm and fun was had by all.

Zama Poker Rally 2008

2008-03-16T08:20:00.001-07:00

Lisa Hasma

Zama Poker Rally 2008

Saturday, March 15 saw Zama once again host its annual Poker Rally. The start was delayed for a small time due to a power outage at the Rec Hall where things kicked off and once ATCO Electric had done their stuff we were ready to roll. Thanks to the hard work of Darlene Van Wyk and her trail crew consisting of Kent Bridger and "The Bomby", Bruce "Muzzy" Muzichuk and his son Bryce, Marvin Ward and Lisa Wardley with their crew of Ty, Kayla, Alaura and Vaughan and Craig from King Oilfield Rentals who did a great job dragging the trail with "The Haglund" the trail was in great shape. The weather co-operated this year with bright blue sunny skies as opposed to the foot and a half of snow the night before and grey skies last year.

There were three check points along the trail. The first one at Birchy Way was hosted by Chris Kilosky representing Mackenzie County. Chris had bacon'n eggers, hash browns and a selection of drinks for the riders along with Mackenzie County T-shirts for all. Chris had a great time and hopes to be back to do it again next year. Jacquie Bateman, Carmen Royer and Maxine Cramer hosted check point number two as a collaborative effort amongst The Zama Cardlock, King Oilfield Rentals, Test Fluids and T/T Production Services. There was a good fire going to sit at while noshing down on fresh bbq'd burgers and smokies cooked up by Jacquie Bateman, Maxine Cramer and Carmen Royer. Travel mugs, lined leather gloves and playing cards provided the booty for riders here. The last checkpoint was hosted by Norm Payne and Kim Strickland of Norm's Oilfield Services and Lisa Hasma from The Bar. They had a great tarped lean to with a Herman Nelson blowing heat into it and a big roaring fire outfront. Foot long hot dogs, Kim's famous chilli and coffee cake had people chowing down. Hats from Norm's Oilfield were abundant in the crowd.

A big thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this another successful event in Zama.

Norm going for a spin.

Darin wearing Molly's Pink Chapstick

Victoria Fortin

Bryce and Duke

Molly and Duke her "latest addition"

Muzzy & Bryce

Buckle Up

And they're gone

Young boys always think they can take the Old Guys

Harold's only worried about his beer.

It only looks like they're sleeping

Mel, Darin & Duke

Birchy Way

Bryce Muzichuk our "Youngest Rider"

Muzzy's Machine

Man & Machine "Perfect Harmony"

Chris "The Waterat" Kilosky

Bryce

The Trail leaving Birchy Way

Go North Young Man That's My Advice

Good To Go!!!

Off to Checkpoint No. Two

Checkpoint No. Two

Drawin' Poker Cards

Alaura "Junior Citizen of The Year"

The Wardleys and The Wards

Sean

Checkpoint No.Three

The Tent

Darin, Carrie & Mel

Ty Wardley

Doin' The Kids Poker Hands

Kim and The Kids

Storm and Kim

Norm

Norm & Storm

Storm, Norm & Kim

Riders coming in

Even the Quads were out

Norm off for a spin

Norm Strickland

Looking out of the tent

Halloween 2007

2007-10-28T11:45:00.001-07:00

As always a good turn out for the annual Halloween Dance at the Rec Hall. Almost everyone was in costume and the entire group was in a festive spirit. A lot of effort went in to the costumes this year. Thanks to all for making this another successful event.

Janet Forrest

The Oz Table

Betty Paige and Marilyn Monroe

Tandace

Best Costume - Janet

Richie, Johnnie & Molly

Richie, Stacy & Molly

Robert

Porcupine Boy

Captain 6 Pack & The Queen Bee

Marvin & Lisa

Lisa & Calli

Josh, Johnnie & Richie

Mark & Norm

Wayne & Johnnie

Best Couple
Cal & Joanne

Roxy

Scariest Costume
Tom Z.
Sherry & Kelly Lee

Nicole & Gary

Lisa & Mark

Darren & Angie

Funniest Costume
Wayne

Best Costume
Janet

Robert & Lisa

Best Group Costume

Heather & Ray

Joanne & Tandace

Workshop for Proposed New Multi-Purpose Building

2007-10-05T12:23:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, 2007 members of the community were invited to meet with representatives from Manasc Isaac Architects from Edmonton. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss what the community feels its needs are for the proposed new Multi-Purpose Building which we will hopefully be receiving funding for through the hard work of our Councillor Lisa Wardley and Mackenzie County.

The meeting kicked off with a powerpoint presentation being given by Richard Isaac and Meagan Gauthier from Manasc Isaac which explained how current other such buildings are being designed by incorporating elements of natural light, power efficient flourescent lighting which reflects back off of ceiling surfaces, new low e glass windows perhaps also incorporating the use of shutters which will help lower the cost of operating AC systems and the use of high efficiency water boilers for heating. Some projects are circulating city water lines underneath their buildings to help cool the internal temperature during the warm months as well. The idea is to design and construct a building which is environmentally friendly and uses as many environmentally friendly materials as possible.

After the presentation the attendees were broken into three groups who were given construction paper, coloured paper which had been cut out to scale representing the different room areas that had been previously identified as potential components of the building along with glue and pens. The groups were then asked to each come up with a design that they felt would be functional and incorporate all of the elements. The purpose of this exercise was to give Richard and Meagan the architects a feel for what the community felt was important and what they might be looking for as to a design.

When all the groups had completed their designs they were posted on the wall and a represenative from each group got up and spoke about their design. Why they had put things where they had, how they hoped it would look and what type of materials they felt would give their design a good look if it were to be constructed. It was pretty much a unanimous decision that the building should incorporate large wooden beams, natural rock and glass for its exterior and interior looks.

Armed with this information Richard and Meagan will now go back to Edmonton to do up some proposed designs and possibly some 3D electronic models of them. Hopefully we may see the results of that by the end of October.

Quad Rally Checkpoint

2007-09-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

After a few hours out in the mud the riders come to the Checkpoint to be greeted by fresh BBQ'd hamburgers, salads and refreshments which were graciously donated and prepared by the many sponsors who's names you will see in a pic below. After taking a break the riders all took back off to the trail to ride it back into Zama. Where they were treated to a free quad wash which was supplied courtesy of Kevin Scoular and Tundra Oilfield Rentals.

Checkpoint Barbeque

Lisa & Mark

Joanne & Her Rhino

Happy 50th Birthday Gary!!!!

Heather & Luke

Mojobean

Stacy "The Stick" Cole

Stacy & Molly

Back on the Trail

C'mon Dad Let's Go!!!

Nicole

Sabrina

Ross, Kevin & Donnie

Norm & Storm

Storm

Rory, Jackie, Kirsten & Victoria

Back on The Trail

Wash & Wax Please

Russell & Darlene

Debbie, Kenny & Elvie

Checkpoint Sponsors

Checkpoint Barbeque

Storm

Ross "The Wiper"

Tundra Oilfield Rentals Quad Wash Donation

Zama Quad Day - Start Line

2007-09-15T10:21:00.000-07:00

Unofficial Zama Quad Day
Saturday, September 15, 2007

This is what happens when a group of locals decide they are going to have a quad run and everyone is invited to come and join along in the fun. The day starts with a buffet breakfast provided by Barry and his staff at Noralta Inn West for a nominal charge and afterwards everyone musters up on their quads and gets ready to hit the trail.

Schultzie & Meaghan

Mustering at the Start Line

Big Kids, Little Kids and Even the Dogs

Gut's Full of Pancakes We're Good to Go!!!

Yup....We're Waiting for Lisa to get her Toque

Waiting for the Go Sign

They're Off!!!!

3rd Annual Break Up Dinner & Dance

2007-04-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

Quad Night in Zama

2007-04-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

Quad night in Zama....can happen on any random night at any random time. Grab the kids, the dogs, the neighbor and anyone else you find hanging around and off you go.

"Dad....That's What I'm Talkin' About"

Kim, Lisa, Mark & Molly at The Pits

Lisa and Molly

"I's is Gonna Get Me One a Deese Quads Tomorra"

Ray Breakin' Trail

If You Guys Can Do So Can I

"HEY!!!! I Thought We Were Ridin'!!!!"

" Ohhhh...I Love The Mud"

Mark and Ray

Somebody Has To Go First

It's Good To Be a Dog

"D'ya Think There's Water Out There?"

Dog Day Afternoon in Zama

"I Don't Like Where This is Headed"

"Is This Going to Take Long?"

I'll Save You Ray

Everybody's Stuck.....The Machine to the Rescue

Trevor and Norm

Landon

"The Machine"

"Johnnie, this picture should be on the side of every Pilsner Beer Box"

Zama Girls

Check out The Pipes

Ray, Trevor and Mark

"That was DEEEPP!!! Water!!!!!

Zama Poker Rally Pics

2007-04-05T15:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures of the Poker Rally which were taken by Sherry who was kind enough to go to the beginning of the Rally and all the checkpoints on a nasty day for travelling around as you will see by some of the pictures of vehicles.

New Posts

2007-04-02T22:32:00.000-07:00

If you are from Zama City and you would like to be able to post articles, messages, etc. on this blog please contact me by leaving a comment and your e.mail address by clicking the comments link at the bottom of this post and I will review and add you as an author.

Poker Rally

2007-04-01T02:15:00.000-07:00

After weeks of slashing down trees and organizing and moving the date of the event back...it finallly happened!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Darlene van Wyk and her crew, consisiting mainly of Bruce (Muzzy) Muzichuk and Kent Bridger had the trail in great shape. The hours these people donated is unmeasurable and the appreciation warranted them beyond and above. The spring melt has been upon us and there was much worry that the event might not be held. But....last night the skies opened and dumped over a foot of snow upon us....and continued to snow, it is still snowing as I write. Here are the pics I took today while out as a participant.....I had a great time and I had just as great a time at the dance afterwards.....many thanks to all that took a hand in getting 'er done.... Darlene take a bow because without your tireless effort this would never have happened.

Last check in point.....with Elvie and Lisa W. handling the cards in the pick up.

Aime ..... who even after cracking up his lower leg quite badly after helping with the trail, still was making it out to the pitstops :o

Sleds waiting for the last leg back to the Rec Hall.

Last stop......pizza and Max's special punch.

Bryce Muzichuk the "Youngest Rider Award" and Muzz.

Darin, Steve, Mike, Carrie, Molly and Jessica at Big Eagle's pit stop No. 1.

Janet "Mrs. House" doing up a poker hand at Big Eagle's pit stop No. 1.

The trail shortly after leaving pit stop No. 1.

Megan Bridger and Mrs. Bridger .... Megan's mother-in-law at pit stop No. 2 courtesy of Neufeld Petroleum.

Lewiza (sp?), Darin and Molly at the Rec Hall before the start of the Rally.

Robert & Johnnie from Pyramid by the Rec Hall before starting.

Pit Stop No. 1 sponsored by Big Eagle.

Sleds at Pit Stop No. 1.

Muzz at Pit Stop No. 1. "Mmmm, Johnnie did you try the chilli?"

Pictures

2007-03-30T13:18:00.000-07:00

These are just a few pics I have of Zama which I thought would perhaps get the ball rolling. The pictures of the parade and the mud bog are from July 1st last year and should give everyone an idea of the fun we have and how we celebrate it in Zama on a hot July day or a rainy one as has been the occasion on a few.....which nonetheless didn't stop the celebrating.

...........more pics

2007-03-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

Pics from Johnnie at Pyramid

2007-03-30T12:52:00.000-07:00