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Leaman Festival of Fright
‘explodes' in numbers
by Cassie Kushniruk variety of activities, including a jumpy
castle, craft tipi, wagon ride, petting
Approximately 1200 people from coral, face painting, henna tattooing,
surrounding communities visited the obstacle course, and the classic
Leaman Festival of Fright on the haunted house. “Our haunted house is
weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27 always a huge deal,” said Sharman.
for some haunted good times. This year's Festival of Fright
Four years ago, the Sharman family included several new additions,
introduced the Festival of Fright at the including a new Featherton sign, a
Leaman Exchange to allow families to new admissions booth, a goat walk
share in their passion of all things joining the petting coral, and the
Halloween. “We've always been Leaman mercantile which was set up
obsessed with Halloween,” said as a candy shop and face painting
Leanne Sharman, one of the booth. Looking into the future, the The Leaman Exchange petting coral was a huge draw for kids during the 2019
organizers of the festival. mercantile will eventually house Leaman Festival of Fright on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. Pictured is Ryland Rousell
Since that time, the festival has handmade goods and artwork. becoming acquainted with one of the friendly sheep. photo Cassie Kushniruk
grown tremendously in numbers, this Every feature at the
year seeing the most attendants festival—whether the bird enclosures,
despite the chilly weather. “This year booths or signs—is crafted and [P]
it exploded,” said Sharman. “We've created by the hands of the Sharmans
had people as far as Red Deer, lots themselves. “We kind of get visions in
from Edmonton, many from Spruce our head and go with it,” said
Grove, Morinville, St. Albert, Edson Sharman.
and lots from Hinton.” Not only does the annual Festival of November 9, 2019: 10 am
The festival's spooky fun began at Fright offer a fun day full of exciting
the Dead Woods, where attendants Halloween-based activities, but it also CONSIGNMENT SALE
were led through a haunted forest full acts as a meeting place for out-of-
of ghosts, werewolves, and zombies town families. “I've talked to many AUCTION ITEMS FOR SALE *** ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS OR
complete with eerie sounds of howls families about how they meet here DELETIONS, KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE UPDATES ON PICTURES AND
and screams. “Our Dead Woods is now, whether they have family from DESCRIPTIONS ***
always a really big draw,” mentioned Edson and they're meeting family If you are not able to attend this sale but wish to bid on some items contact for an
Sharman. from Whitecourt or Edmonton; this is absentee bidding form at : 780-728-5803 or 780-728-8973.
From there, attendants were led into now a common place to meet.” VEHICLES/AG : 20012 GMC diesel crew cab long box 4x4 with VMAC compressor, positive air shut
With the funds raised through the
the witch forest, where families could
Sniffing out clubroot galls warm up near the bonfire and children festival, the Sharmans are not only off, cell phone booster, cb radio, and expertech service body with air tank and all contents. 248350 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
km; 2012 Dodge Ram diesel, vin # 3c63d3el8cg307039; 2007 Ford F350 vin # 7eb04229; 1999 Ford
able to create a bigger and better
could participate in the 'witch
F150 vin # 5ea31937; 1977 Cadillac Deville 2 door, gas, vin #6d47s7q215513; 2014 Cargomate
trials'—an obstacle course involving
festival for the following year but also
witch-themed activities. give back to the communities who enclosed trailer 14 ft, tandem axle, barn door + side door; 2019 Southland Flat deck trailer, vin # Professional Digital Passport System photos
ready in minutes while you wait...
2sfkc4369k1044663; Ford 8N tractor, runs and has been under cover; Arena groomer, used twice;
A recent trial has tapped into the potential use trained to sniff out clubroot. We have shown that Attendants then headed to come out to support their hard work. John Deere snowblower attachment
of sniffer dogs to detect clubroot galls in the is truly the case both in the clinical setting and in 'Featheron'—the festival's bird town, “We try to get as much food donations
field. the field setting,” Harding added. in which enclosures were painted to as we can,” said Sharman. TOOLS/SHOP/EQUIPMENT : Poulan snow blower B&S engine, stored under cover, has spare key;
Stihl trimmers; Truck bed storage chest; Wooden truck drawers/boxes; Slip tanks; Storage box,
It was a sight this past September in canola “We learned a lot in those field trials,” said look like that of an old western town. Each year, the Sharmans choose a wood and metal; Shop lights, used and still in the box; Impact gun; Dewalt drill; Poulan chainsaw;
fields near Brooks in Newell County and again in Harding. “The dogs had never been in a canola Residents of Featherton include a different community to donate to, Delta table saw; Fuel tank with hose; Bolt bin with lockable front; Ladder; Snap On battery charger;
Leduc County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt for field before. They had never been on an airplane. variety of threatened and endangered which is usually gauged by Truck bumper and running boards (more info to come); Large box of misc unused bolts.
clubroot galls. They and their trainers were in the It did not go seamlessly because this was a really fowl, including Sprangled Russian communities who have shown the TIRES : LT245/75R16; LT235/80R17 pictures to come; LT235/70R17 pictures to come.
province for the final phase, the field trial, of the new environment and a new experience for the Orloffs, Australian Spotted Ducks, most support. “Last year was Edson
canine detection of clubroot project. dogs. They are used to detecting gall material Japanese Quails, Cayuga Ducks, so we won't be doing Edson again this MISCELLANEOUS : Wood mill; Homebuilt pull behind trailer; Large carboy in crate; Cream
separator; Coal parlour stove; Horse saddles; Scrap wood.
The project came about when Michael that is not underground on a canola stubble, so it Toulouse Geese, and more. “We raise year, but it's looking like Drayton PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Harding, research scientist of plant pathology was the first time for that.” heritage birds that are mostly on the Valley,” said Sharman. GUN(S) : Lee enfield #4 mark 1 Long Branch rifle; Bayonet, fits a Lee Enfield # 5.
with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was Harding added that these dogs would need endangered list or animals that are on The Sharman family continues to FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD : Home bar; Furnace; Whirlpool washer; Antique Empire stove; Wood
Professional Digital
contacted by dog trainer Mario Bourque in New some additional training to be working dogs with watchlist for Rare Breeds Canada,” pour their heart, soul and time into the chair; Wood rocking chair. Professional Digital
Brunswick about training sniffer dogs to detect a high rate of success at detecting clubroot. “But, Sharman said. creation of each year's Festival of
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plant disease. Harding suggested clubroot. we have seen lots of evidence that they can do Inside Featherton, people of all ages Fright, and are looking forward to COINS : Canadian George V 5c 1928,30,35; 1965,66 Canadian brilliant uncirculated 10c; 1954 Passport System
Canadian $1 banknote; U.S. Million dollar Elvis Presley; Queen Victoria 10c 1886; 1908 Edward VII
“I knew that the concept had been done before it.” had the opportunity to participate in a bringing more haunted adventures to silver 5c ; Wildwood Elks Trade coins 1996 antique silver 2000 antique copper; Collection of
photos ready
(with avocados) and we needed to find the “Clubroot costs the industry a lot of money,” next year's festival. Canadian 5c, 6 types; 1982 Moose Jaw gold plated trade coin; 1967 Canadian 1.00 bank note photos ready
centennial year; 1909 Newfoundland large cent, Very fine; PEI 1871 large cent; George V 5c
situation that needed the solution,” explained said Coles. “For us down south, where we are in 1931,1932,1933; 1926 George V one cent, scarcer dare; 1857 US flying eagle one cent, 162 years
in minutes
Harding. “Clubroot was the one because all the that sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able to old; 1905 Canadian fine silver 25 c; 1928 Canadian fine silver 25c; 1942 George VI silver 25 cent ; in minutes
symptoms are underground. We have to detect it earlier, we can employ the strategies that SCHOLARSHIP Famous Americans Million dollars JFK, John Wayne.
destructively sample to see them. We needed have already been successful and maybe keep it while you wait...
while you wait...
something that could see the roots without out a bit longer.”
pulling them out of the ground. That is where the “If you have a scent dog that can help scout for Post-secondary education scholarship is
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
dogs' olfactory senses came into play.” clubroot, you eliminate the need to pull out 500 available to students from the D
Harding contacted Farming Smarter's general roots to find one with a gall,” said Harding.
manager Ken Coles to support the project. “There is an upfront cost for a sniffer dog, but Peers and Fulham area. 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“In the research world, it is always a struggle you do not have to pay them a salary. They are
780-723-578780-723-5787
to figure out how to get the projects that are really happy to go. Dogs could be trained to 7
interesting to farmers and practical in your area,” detect resting spores in the soil, so they could
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said Coles. “We felt that it was a relevant and detect clubroot infestations in soil on equipment. Application deadline is Location: From Hwy. 16 turn on to Junction 748 North, drive for approx 1.5 km then T
turn right at stop sign onto Hwy. 748, drive for approx 1.3 km and turn left into our
T
kind of an out there idea and that's kind of the The dog could verify there is no presence of Tuesday December 31, 2019 auction yard. (Auction yard is on the west side of the highway). The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
premise of Farming Smarter.” clubroot spores on equipment up for sale. You
5
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 year old could combine with GPS, on the dog's collar to Auction Yard address is: 53412 HWY 748 E 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
German Shepherd, and Adi, a 13 month old see where the dog has scouted, what it missed,
SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
Golden Doodle - flew to Alberta, trainer Bill where it has alerted and where it has not.” DON (780) 728-5803 or HOLT (780) 728-8973
780-723-578780-723-5787
Grimmer used clinical scent training for 3 Harding also added the possibility of training For application guidelines, please email: Or reach us by email at: pattersonsauctions@live.com
months in New Brunswick. Once they had the dogs to detect more than clubroot. “You FULL LISTINGS AND PHOTOS ON WWW.GLOBALAUCTIONGUIDE.COM 7
proven the dogs could detect clubroot in the could train a single animal to alert you to peerscommunitygroup@gmail.com
clinical trials, they were ready for field testing. fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg, verticililium
D
During those two days in the field, those wilt, late blight - these dogs have the capability DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
participating in the trial saw evidence that the of learning that skill.”
dogs would alert their handlers to areas where “Now the work starts,” said Cole. “There are
clubroot was present without digging up the just so many approaches and opportunities, and
roots. we need to sort them out.” -AgriNews
“We set out to answer the question can dogs be
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Leaman Festival of Fright
‘explodes' in numbers
by Cassie Kushniruk variety of activities, including a jumpy
castle, craft tipi, wagon ride, petting
Approximately 1200 people from coral, face painting, henna tattooing,
surrounding communities visited the obstacle course, and the classic
Leaman Festival of Fright on the haunted house. “Our haunted house is
weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27 always a huge deal,” said Sharman.
for some haunted good times. This year's Festival of Fright
Four years ago, the Sharman family included several new additions,
introduced the Festival of Fright at the including a new Featherton sign, a
Leaman Exchange to allow families to new admissions booth, a goat walk
share in their passion of all things joining the petting coral, and the
Halloween. “We've always been Leaman mercantile which was set up
obsessed with Halloween,” said as a candy shop and face painting
Leanne Sharman, one of the booth. Looking into the future, the The Leaman Exchange petting coral was a huge draw for kids during the 2019
organizers of the festival. mercantile will eventually house Leaman Festival of Fright on October 19, 20, 26 and 27. Pictured is Ryland Rousell
Since that time, the festival has handmade goods and artwork. becoming acquainted with one of the friendly sheep. photo Cassie Kushniruk
grown tremendously in numbers, this Every feature at the
year seeing the most attendants festival—whether the bird enclosures,
despite the chilly weather. “This year booths or signs—is crafted and [P]
it exploded,” said Sharman. “We've created by the hands of the Sharmans
had people as far as Red Deer, lots themselves. “We kind of get visions in
from Edmonton, many from Spruce our head and go with it,” said
Grove, Morinville, St. Albert, Edson Sharman.
and lots from Hinton.” Not only does the annual Festival of November 9, 2019: 10 am
The festival's spooky fun began at Fright offer a fun day full of exciting
the Dead Woods, where attendants Halloween-based activities, but it also CONSIGNMENT SALE
were led through a haunted forest full acts as a meeting place for out-of-
of ghosts, werewolves, and zombies town families. “I've talked to many AUCTION ITEMS FOR SALE *** ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS OR
complete with eerie sounds of howls families about how they meet here DELETIONS, KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE UPDATES ON PICTURES AND
and screams. “Our Dead Woods is now, whether they have family from DESCRIPTIONS ***
always a really big draw,” mentioned Edson and they're meeting family If you are not able to attend this sale but wish to bid on some items contact for an
Sharman. from Whitecourt or Edmonton; this is absentee bidding form at : 780-728-5803 or 780-728-8973.
From there, attendants were led into now a common place to meet.” VEHICLES/AG : 20012 GMC diesel crew cab long box 4x4 with VMAC compressor, positive air shut
With the funds raised through the
the witch forest, where families could
Sniffing out clubroot galls warm up near the bonfire and children festival, the Sharmans are not only off, cell phone booster, cb radio, and expertech service body with air tank and all contents. 248350 PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
km; 2012 Dodge Ram diesel, vin # 3c63d3el8cg307039; 2007 Ford F350 vin # 7eb04229; 1999 Ford
able to create a bigger and better
could participate in the 'witch
F150 vin # 5ea31937; 1977 Cadillac Deville 2 door, gas, vin #6d47s7q215513; 2014 Cargomate
trials'—an obstacle course involving
festival for the following year but also
witch-themed activities. give back to the communities who enclosed trailer 14 ft, tandem axle, barn door + side door; 2019 Southland Flat deck trailer, vin # Professional Digital Passport System photos
ready in minutes while you wait...
2sfkc4369k1044663; Ford 8N tractor, runs and has been under cover; Arena groomer, used twice;
A recent trial has tapped into the potential use trained to sniff out clubroot. We have shown that Attendants then headed to come out to support their hard work. John Deere snowblower attachment
of sniffer dogs to detect clubroot galls in the is truly the case both in the clinical setting and in 'Featheron'—the festival's bird town, “We try to get as much food donations
field. the field setting,” Harding added. in which enclosures were painted to as we can,” said Sharman. TOOLS/SHOP/EQUIPMENT : Poulan snow blower B&S engine, stored under cover, has spare key;
Stihl trimmers; Truck bed storage chest; Wooden truck drawers/boxes; Slip tanks; Storage box,
It was a sight this past September in canola “We learned a lot in those field trials,” said look like that of an old western town. Each year, the Sharmans choose a wood and metal; Shop lights, used and still in the box; Impact gun; Dewalt drill; Poulan chainsaw;
fields near Brooks in Newell County and again in Harding. “The dogs had never been in a canola Residents of Featherton include a different community to donate to, Delta table saw; Fuel tank with hose; Bolt bin with lockable front; Ladder; Snap On battery charger;
Leduc County, 2 sniffer dogs on the hunt for field before. They had never been on an airplane. variety of threatened and endangered which is usually gauged by Truck bumper and running boards (more info to come); Large box of misc unused bolts.
clubroot galls. They and their trainers were in the It did not go seamlessly because this was a really fowl, including Sprangled Russian communities who have shown the TIRES : LT245/75R16; LT235/80R17 pictures to come; LT235/70R17 pictures to come.
province for the final phase, the field trial, of the new environment and a new experience for the Orloffs, Australian Spotted Ducks, most support. “Last year was Edson
canine detection of clubroot project. dogs. They are used to detecting gall material Japanese Quails, Cayuga Ducks, so we won't be doing Edson again this MISCELLANEOUS : Wood mill; Homebuilt pull behind trailer; Large carboy in crate; Cream
separator; Coal parlour stove; Horse saddles; Scrap wood.
The project came about when Michael that is not underground on a canola stubble, so it Toulouse Geese, and more. “We raise year, but it's looking like Drayton PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
Harding, research scientist of plant pathology was the first time for that.” heritage birds that are mostly on the Valley,” said Sharman. GUN(S) : Lee enfield #4 mark 1 Long Branch rifle; Bayonet, fits a Lee Enfield # 5.
with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), was Harding added that these dogs would need endangered list or animals that are on The Sharman family continues to FURNITURE/ HOUSEHOLD : Home bar; Furnace; Whirlpool washer; Antique Empire stove; Wood
Professional Digital
contacted by dog trainer Mario Bourque in New some additional training to be working dogs with watchlist for Rare Breeds Canada,” pour their heart, soul and time into the chair; Wood rocking chair. Professional Digital
Brunswick about training sniffer dogs to detect a high rate of success at detecting clubroot. “But, Sharman said. creation of each year's Festival of
Passport System
plant disease. Harding suggested clubroot. we have seen lots of evidence that they can do Inside Featherton, people of all ages Fright, and are looking forward to COINS : Canadian George V 5c 1928,30,35; 1965,66 Canadian brilliant uncirculated 10c; 1954 Passport System
Canadian $1 banknote; U.S. Million dollar Elvis Presley; Queen Victoria 10c 1886; 1908 Edward VII
“I knew that the concept had been done before it.” had the opportunity to participate in a bringing more haunted adventures to silver 5c ; Wildwood Elks Trade coins 1996 antique silver 2000 antique copper; Collection of
photos ready
(with avocados) and we needed to find the “Clubroot costs the industry a lot of money,” next year's festival. Canadian 5c, 6 types; 1982 Moose Jaw gold plated trade coin; 1967 Canadian 1.00 bank note photos ready
centennial year; 1909 Newfoundland large cent, Very fine; PEI 1871 large cent; George V 5c
situation that needed the solution,” explained said Coles. “For us down south, where we are in 1931,1932,1933; 1926 George V one cent, scarcer dare; 1857 US flying eagle one cent, 162 years
in minutes
Harding. “Clubroot was the one because all the that sort of clubroot-free zone, to be able to old; 1905 Canadian fine silver 25 c; 1928 Canadian fine silver 25c; 1942 George VI silver 25 cent ; in minutes
symptoms are underground. We have to detect it earlier, we can employ the strategies that SCHOLARSHIP Famous Americans Million dollars JFK, John Wayne.
destructively sample to see them. We needed have already been successful and maybe keep it while you wait...
while you wait...
something that could see the roots without out a bit longer.”
pulling them out of the ground. That is where the “If you have a scent dog that can help scout for Post-secondary education scholarship is
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
dogs' olfactory senses came into play.” clubroot, you eliminate the need to pull out 500 available to students from the D
Harding contacted Farming Smarter's general roots to find one with a gall,” said Harding.
manager Ken Coles to support the project. “There is an upfront cost for a sniffer dog, but Peers and Fulham area. 5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
“In the research world, it is always a struggle you do not have to pay them a salary. They are
780-723-578780-723-5787
to figure out how to get the projects that are really happy to go. Dogs could be trained to 7
interesting to farmers and practical in your area,” detect resting spores in the soil, so they could
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
said Coles. “We felt that it was a relevant and detect clubroot infestations in soil on equipment. Application deadline is Location: From Hwy. 16 turn on to Junction 748 North, drive for approx 1.5 km then T
turn right at stop sign onto Hwy. 748, drive for approx 1.3 km and turn left into our
T
kind of an out there idea and that's kind of the The dog could verify there is no presence of Tuesday December 31, 2019 auction yard. (Auction yard is on the west side of the highway). The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
premise of Farming Smarter.” clubroot spores on equipment up for sale. You
5
Before the two dogs - Josie, a 2 year old could combine with GPS, on the dog's collar to Auction Yard address is: 53412 HWY 748 E 5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
German Shepherd, and Adi, a 13 month old see where the dog has scouted, what it missed,
SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
Golden Doodle - flew to Alberta, trainer Bill where it has alerted and where it has not.” DON (780) 728-5803 or HOLT (780) 728-8973
780-723-578780-723-5787
Grimmer used clinical scent training for 3 Harding also added the possibility of training For application guidelines, please email: Or reach us by email at: pattersonsauctions@live.com
months in New Brunswick. Once they had the dogs to detect more than clubroot. “You FULL LISTINGS AND PHOTOS ON WWW.GLOBALAUCTIONGUIDE.COM 7
proven the dogs could detect clubroot in the could train a single animal to alert you to peerscommunitygroup@gmail.com
clinical trials, they were ready for field testing. fusarium, aphanomyces, blackleg, verticililium
D
During those two days in the field, those wilt, late blight - these dogs have the capability DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
participating in the trial saw evidence that the of learning that skill.”
dogs would alert their handlers to areas where “Now the work starts,” said Cole. “There are
clubroot was present without digging up the just so many approaches and opportunities, and
roots. we need to sort them out.” -AgriNews
“We set out to answer the question can dogs be
