Friday, April 19, 2013

2013 Vol. 12, No. 8

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Volunteer Appreciation A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE BOARD OF COMMUNITY FUTURES EAST PARKLAND FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO…

Growing communities one idea at a time. The East Parkland staff, along with all the clients and communities that have been assisted over the years, would like to express appreciation to the Board of Directors of Community Futures East Parkland for volunteering their time and expertise toward the economic and business development of the East Parkland region. Sponsored by:

Community Futures is a federally funded not-for-profit organization. Born in response to the economic downturn of the mid-1980s, the Federal Government took a bold leap by placing in the hands of community volunteers, the responsibility for how government dollars would be distributed locally through Community Futures corporations (CFs). CFs provides local solutions through volunteer leadership, commitment to economic development at a grassroots level, and have survived several changes in government due to the strength and necessity of the program. Community Futures East Parkland is based out of Mirror, Alberta and has been assisting communities and business owners since 1988. Our region extends to Millet in the north, Castor in the east, Elnora to the south, and Alder Flats to the west. We believe that when times get tough our services are more important than ever. We are focused on the needs of our clients, our local businesses, and our region’s economy. It is our mission to provide business advice, business training, assist business as an alternative lender, and assist community-based economic development projects.

HANS SPELT, Chair Town & County of Lacombe

BOB WILLIS, Vice-Chair Town & County of Stettler

Our goal is to encourage local entrepreneurship and community economic development. All our lending decisions are made right here where we live, by volunteers with diverse backgrounds, skill sets and perspectives— ranging from small business owners, former clients, and municipal councilors. The East Parkland region is arbitrarily subdivided into areas from where a volunteer representative comes to the Board table to provide insight into the communities they represent, but more importantly, to work with other Board Members to direct resources and activities to benefit the entire East Parkland region. The Board does not discriminated against gender or age, and welcomes interested individuals for their diverse perspectives. The Board encourages the selection of individuals with a business background, along with community awareness and involvement. Any elected officials who sit on the Board do so as volunteers rather than municipal appointees. If anyone is interested in joining the East Parkland Board, they are invited to submit a resume for consideration. For further information on the CF Program and the services provided by East Parkland, please view our website at eastparkland.albertacf.com, contact us at 403-788-2212, or visit us at 5020-50 Ave in Mirror.

VIVIAN HULLEY

WARREN BLOOMQUIST

Village of Big Valley & Stettler County

Town of Bashaw & Ponoka County

RAY JARL

SHEILA RECKSEIDLER

BOB TILTGEN

Town of Rimbey & Bentley

Village of Delburne & Elnora

Town & County of Ponoka

Celebrating Our Communities Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER There's a story about precocious young girl who was enthusiastically running up and down an aisle somewhere. Her exasperated mother finally made her sit down and behave. The girl sits down and says, "I may be sitting, but inside I'm still running." Are you outwardly acting in a certain manner while inside you wish you were doing or being something else? Are you doing something outwardly to conform to someone else's plans while inside you are dreaming and doing something that is meaningful only to you? Are you outwardly projecting a certain image in order to fit in somewhere while inside you are the total opposite of that image? Is it possible for you to bring the inner you out into the open so you can live more authentically and true to your own nature?

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APRIL/MAY 2013 SUN.

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Jonathan Verveda

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Council Meeting

Sid Morris

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Walking Club ACH Youth Centre 3—6 pm

Bingo 1:30 pm Drop In

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PAPER DAY! Walking Club ACH

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Walking Club ACH

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Pancake Breakfast ACH 9 - noon

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Paper Deadline Walking Club ACH

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Glenna Carlson Curtis Stauffer

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Rob Sheppard

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Wade & Carolyn Bryant

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Leonard Knight

Brenda Knight

Gord Waddy

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Youth Centre 3—6 pm

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Randy & Jill Barclay

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Angela Sheppard Sharon Nielsen

Dawson Beier Violet Rhine

Beth Richardson

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Ice Breaker Bull Ridin’ Classic 7 pm Arena

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Tom Williams Matthew Hougestol

Jack Lyle Donna Peterson

Lions Club

Plant fundraiser

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Fine Arts Gala Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior gym The next regular monthly meeting of the Alix Agricultural Society is 7:00 pm, Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Ag. Grounds. 11th Annual Alix Ice Breaker Bull Ridin’ Classic Friday, May 3rd, 7 pm at the Arena. Tickets: Home Hardware, Alix Drugs, or at the door.

Jayden Stauffer Allen Asuchuk WI Spring Market

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Council Meeting

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Paper Deadline

Youth Centre 3—6 pm

Wayne Buelow

Justin Verveda

PAPER DAY! Gloria Coates

Amanda Russell

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Scott Whitford

Dennis & Candice Wilton

Village Green Box Pickup

Come Walk Among Us on Saturday, June 15th in the Village of Alix. Experience history through the eyes of Irene Parlby of the “Famous Five” as she takes you on a guided tour of Main Street where you will meet other characters from the past. Registration – Alix Youth Centre 9:00 a.m. onward. 1st Walking Tour – 10:00 am 2nd Walking Tour – 1:00 pm. Walking Tour, Pie/Beverage, Polo Game – Youth/Adults/Seniors - $30. Children 12 & Under $20. More information: villageofalix.ca or boomtowntrail.com Or call Donna @ 403.747.2584

Bibs to Bookbags Child Care Centre Inc. Hanging Basket & Plant Fundraiser Friday, May 10, 10 - 6 pm on Hwy 12 by UFA, Alix.

Alix Women’s Institute meets monthly. For meeting times, contact Gloria Coates 403-747-2214, Debbie Domier 403-755-6050 or Peggy Reid 403-747-3212.

Alix WI Spring Market May 11, 2013. Please call Deb Domier to book tables at 403-755-6050.

To have a birthday, anniversary, or event added to the calendar, contact Beth 403-352-3837, email [email protected].

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 6:45 pm at the Alix United Church.

Waste Transfer Station (Dump) Hours Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm

Alix Drop In Centre Everyone welcome!

Mon. - Sat. 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Medical Clinic

To book the Alix Community Hall contact the staff at Home Hardware.

Appointments: 747-2130

Any other concerns call Dave Dewald 350-5189 or Gord Christensen 747-3228.

Alix Bottle Depot Mon., Tues., Wed. 11:00 - 5:00 pm Sat. 11:00 - 4:30 pm 403-747-2794

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Come Walk Among Us Be part of a busy village in rural Alberta on a typical Saturday of days gone by as you Come Walk Among Us on Saturday, June 15th in the Village of Alix. Experience history through the eyes of Irene Parlby of the “Famous Five” as she takes you on a guided tour of Main Street where you will meet other characters from the past.

READ with the ALIXGATOR

4928 - 50th St. 403-747-3233 Box 69 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 [email protected] http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Librarian: Beth Richardson

LIBRARY HOURS TUES: 10:30 - 4:30 pm WED: 4:00 - 8:00 pm THURS: 10:30 - 4:30 pm

Mingle with the farmers and artisans who have come to town to sell you their wares, to socialize and play. Participate in this unique period of our province’s heritage as you: enjoy homemade pie and delightful lunch options, watch butter and ice cream being made or see a carding and spinning demonstration at the museum, marvel at the antique cars and machinery, listen to live music, take a walk on the beautiful Alix Lake Nature Trail or go for a horse and wagon ride.

The experience of visiting your local library is unique for everyone. Visit your local library today and find exactly what you’re looking for – and some things that may surprise you. WHAT’S NEW

Top off the day by watching “the sport of kings” – a polo game – as it was played here in the early 1900s.

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Registration – Alix Youth Centre 9:00 a.m. onward

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Walking Tour, Pie/Beverage, Polo Game – Youth/Adults/Seniors - $30

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Want to read newspapers on your tablet or phone? Download PressReader (www.pressreader.com) Over 2,200 newspapers in 54 languages. To access the newspapers visit http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca. Click on catalogue then click on the eLibrary tab. Click on newspapers. Note: can only be accessed within the library.

1st Walking Tour – 10:00 am 2nd Walking Tour – 1:00 pm

Children 12 & Under - $20 Bus transportation available from Red Deer. Camping Available. More information: villageofalix.ca or boomtowntrail.com Or call Donna @ 403.747.2584

ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Select Catalog. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS which can be used free of charge. There is a fee for printouts. LIBRARY CARD $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. REMINDER Anyone who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you for your cooperation. BOOK SALE is ongoing all year long. Come and browse through the selection. Purchase titles for a donation. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Pro-

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We are no longer at the Alix Branch, but we are happy to serve you in Lacombe.

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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School BAND NOTES

Lignite: Coal Mining Along the Red Deer River From: “Lignite” by Fern Ralston Lignite derived its name from the type of coal mined on the Red Deer River. In 1910 Western Townsite Investment Company Limited of Wetaskiwin bought Russell Larkin’s homestead the NW ¼ Sec.32 Township 38 Range 23 W4 and surveyed it into lots. Great things were expected for this townsite, as the Grand Trunk Railway was going through, the bridge across the river was under construction, there were unknown quantities of coal along the river, and last but not least there were rumors that the round house would be built there….

The Village of Alix

Is accepting tenders for the following: Grading, Snow Plowing and Trucking for Snow Removal

Alas “The best laid plans of mice and men” turned out to be a pipe dream. The round house went to Mirror, and [the land} is farmed….

Sealed tenders will be accepted at the Alix Village Office, 4849 – 50 Street, Alix, Alberta until Noon on Friday, April 26, 2013. All persons wishing to submit a tender are requested to obtain a copy of the requirements for the tender. The Village of Alix reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. For more information regarding this tender, please contact the Village Office at 403 747-2495.

The Western Townsited Investment Company Limited…lots quoted $90.00 to $300.00. This article is from the book Pioneers and Progress, a history of the Alix-Clive area printed in 1974by DW Friesen and Sons Ltd., Calgary. Reprinted copies of this original history book in soft-cover, and of its follow-up Gleanings, are available for sale at the Alix Public Library, Alix Wagon Wheel Museum, and Alix Home Hardware.

grabs the squirrel and flies off, with my ball still clutched in his paws!' A nun walks into Mother Superior's office and plunks down into a 'So that's when you cursed,' said the Mother with a knowing smile. chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration. 'Nope, that wasn't it either,' cried the Sister, anguished, 'because as the 'What troubles you, Sister?' asked the Mother Superior. 'I thought this hawk started to fly out of sight, the squirrel started struggling, and the was the day you spent with your family.' hawk dropped him right there on the green, and the ball popped out of 'It was,' sighed the Sister. 'And I went to play golf with my brother. his paws and rolled to about 18 inches from the cup!' We try to play golf as often as we can. You know I was quite a talented Mother Superior sat back in her chair, folded her arms across her golfer before I devoted my life to Christ.' chest, fixed the Sister with a baleful stare and said... 'I seem to recall that,' the Mother Superior agreed. 'So I take it your 'You missed the blasted putt, didn't you?' day of recreation was not relaxing?' 'Far from it,' snorted the Sister. 'In fact, I even took the Lord's name in Author Unknown vain today!' 'Goodness, Sister!' gasped the Mother Superior, astonished. 'You must tell me all about it!' 'Well, we were on the fifth tee... And this hole is a monster, Mother -540 yard Par 5, with a nasty dogleg right and a hidden green... And I hit the drive of my life. I creamed it. The sweetest swing I ever made. And it's flyLocally owned & operated ing straight and true, right along the line I wanted.... And it hits a bird in mid-flight!' Well Drilling, Pumps & Repairs 'Oh my!' commiserated the Mother. 'How unfortunate! But surely that didn't make you blaspheme, Sister!' 'No, that wasn't it,' admitted Sister. 'While I was still trying to fathom what had happened, this squirrel runs out of the woods, grabs my ball and runs off down the fairway!' 'Oh, that would have made me blaspheme!' sympathized the Mother. 'But I didn't, Mother!' sobbed the Sister.. 'And I was so proud of myself! And while I was pondering whether this was a sign from Home Owners helping homeowners 30 years experience in Central Alberta God, this hawk swoops out of the sky and

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www.homehardware.ca

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Alix Community Organizations Alix Agricultural Society Wanda McKendrick 403-788-2274 Alix & District Chamber of Commerce Catherine Hepburn 403-747-2444 Alix Curling Club Holly Buelow 403-747-2891 Alix Family, Community & Support Society Beth Williams 403-307-2332 Alix Figure Skating Club Alix Fire Department Hunter Warford 403-391-0796 Alix Food Bank Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Girl Guide Groups Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 Alix Lions Club Curt Peterson 403-747-2584 Alix MAC School Rod Phillips 403-747-2778 Alix Minor Hockey Callie Sauer 403-505-0639 Alix/Mirror TOPS Della Mae Thull 403-747-3354 Alix Playground Society Darlene Tucker 403-747-3129 Alix Preschool Jill Hillman 403-747-2099 Alix Public Library Beth Richardson 403-747-3233 Alix Recreation CoraLee Brookes 403-747-2495 Alix Trophy Club Tim Docherty 403-741-6899 Alix Village Shoppe Nancy 403-747-2297 Peggy 403-788-3993 Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Youth Centre CoraLee Brookes 403-318-4520 ANTS (Alix Nature Trail Society) Arlene Nelson 403-754-6551 Carroll Club Lillian Fair 403-747-2974 Citizens on Patrol June Churchley 403-747-2455 Communities in Bloom Linda Walker 403-747-2125 Community Services Board Glenna Carlson 403-747-2031 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email [email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Haunted Lakes Golf Club Haunted Lakes Pony Club Karen Sorensen Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt Stanton Community Hall Mel McBride Time for Tots Bonnie Dubeau United Church Women Women’s Institute

Jean McDermand Gloria Coates Debbie Domier Peggy Reid

Caring Community Happenings What a beautiful day it is. I love the sunshine and warm weather. I am now taking appointments for tax returns. If you are a low income family or senior I can do your taxes. This is a free program. The spring term for Preschool is going. If you wish to register your child for this term, or the short term in May, phone Jill @ 403 588 5199. Time For Tots is a great place to meet moms and kids. They run every Wed. morning. For more info call Bonnie @ 403 747 2888 Reminder about the course BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH starting on April 18.For more info or to register phone 1 877 314 6997. We are always looking for volunteers. Call Glenna Carlson for more information and to answer any questions you may have.

Monday to Thursday 8:00-12:30 pm 403-747-2031 www.alixfcss.ca [email protected]

403-747-2330 403-742-8719 403-788-2274 403-747-2217 403-747-2220 403-747-2888 403-598-3782 403-747-2347 403-747-2214 403-755-6050 403-747-3212

An Easter Extravaganza was held at the Alix Youth Centre on Saturday, March 30. The event included an Easter Egg Hunt as well as crafts (pictured next page). The eggs were colourful and had lots of character. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the event. photos courtesy of CoraLee Brooks

☺☺☺☺ Alix Lions Club Update Submitted by Lion Mary Flexhaug We encourage service minded people to join our team of volunteers to make all things possible. We need you and your ideas. Please contact President Curt Peterson, 403 747 2584, or Mary Flexhaug, 403 747 3167, who can also put you in touch with any of our Lions members. for more information. The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, fellowship at 6:30 followed by meeting at 7:00. No meetings during July and August. We welcome guests at any meeting, call Curt Peterson 403-747-2584. Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Parent Excessively ENVIRONMENTAL Speeding with Four Young ALMANAC Children By Bud Bargholz

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Featuring Alix & District Chamber of Commerce Member...

Shortly before noon, 13th, 2013, a member of the AirAlix Saturday WeatherApril for January 2013 drie Integrated Traffic Unit was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 566, just east of the CrossIron Mills Mall. The driving conditions were poor due to the fact a heavy fog had greatly reduced visibility, and with a light rain/snow falling the road surface had become wet and slippery. The officer observed a black Mercedes SUV traveling West bound at a high rate of speed and obtained a radar speed reading of 152km/h in the maximum 100km/h zone. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer was shocked to discover that the vehicle was occupied by two parents and four young children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Three of the children were theirs and the fourth was a visiting friend. This could easily have become a very tragic situation. Traveling at a speed even just a few kilometers per hour over the posted speed limit: • Increases the probability of death or injury if your vehicle is involved in a crash • Reduces your ability to steer safely around objects on the roadway • Decreases your field of vision and your peripheral vision • Extends the distance required to stop your vehicle in emergency situations • Reduces your ability to obey traffic control devices such as red lights, stop signs, yield signs and crosswalks • Increases the risk that you will lose control of your vehicle • Reduces the effectiveness of roadside safety devices such as barriers, crash cushions, and guardrails

Become an Alix & District Chamber member today! Contact: Beth Richardson 403-352-3837 or email [email protected] Going local…means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers...Control moves… back into the community where it belongs. - Michael H. Shuman

The driver, the father of three of the children, a 37 year old male from Strathmore, Alberta has been charged with speeding. Speeds of 50 km/h or more over the speed limit, result in a mandatory court appearance.

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Village of Alix Council Minutes lease space terms in the Incubator Building. CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Curt Peterson, Councillors Chelsea Berreth, Gordon Christensen and Rob Fehr.

Also Present:

Lyle Wack, Chief Administrative Officer Bonnie Cretzman, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer CoraLee Brookes, Recreation Coordinator.

Call to Order:

Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

New Business:

a) Trail of the Buffalo Tourism Association-2013 Membership Package

Resolution #77/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix join the Trail of the Buffalo Tourism Association for the calendar year 2013. CARRIED b) Telebyte Quote – Activity Centre

Resolution #78/13:

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council accept Telebyte Communications Inc’s quote for cabling at the Moonwalkers/Activity Building. CARRIED

Committee Reports:

a) Mayor Peterson – None b) Deputy Mayor Fehr – None c) Councillor Berreth – Alix Playground Society d) Councillor Christensen – None

Resolution #79/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Committee Report be accepted for information. CARRIED

Correspondence:

a) AUMA March Zone Meeting Templates

Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda: Resolution #69/13: Add:

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the agenda be accepted with the following amendments: New Business: Committee Reports:

b) Telebyte Quote-Activity Centre c) Chelsea BerrethPlayground Society CARRIED

Minutes:

a) Regular Meeting – March 6, 2013

Resolution #70/13:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Financial:

a) Accounts Payable – March 7 & 14, 2013

Resolution #71/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Accounts Payable dated March 7 & 14, 2013, cheques numbered 20130157 to 20130221 in the amount of $127,201.29 be accepted as information. CARRIED

Resolution # 72/13:

b) Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority Minutes – February 13, 2013 and Strategic Plan c) Lacombe County Bylaw Enforcement – February Enforcement Report Resolution #80/13:

Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #81/13:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report as presented. CARRIED

b) Financial Statement- January 31, 2013

In Camera:

Personnel

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council accept the Financial Statement for the period ending January 31, 2013, as information. CARRIED

Resolution #82/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council go “In Camera” at 8:20 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #83/13:

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council come “Out of Camera” at 8:30 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #84/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the consulting contracts for Lyle Wack and Al Gamble (862210 Alberta Ltd.) effective as of August 19, 2013. CARRIED

Public Works Report: Resolution #73/13:

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence items (a) through (c) for information. CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the Public Works Report as presented. CARRIED

Recreation Department Report: Adjournment: Resolution #74/13:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the Recreation Department Report as presented. CARRIED

Resolution #85/13:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 8:40 P.M. CARRIED

Business Arising from the Minutes: None. Unfinished Business:

a) By-election Extension Request

Resolution #75/13:

Moved by Councillor Berreth that the Village of Alix file the Ministerial Order No. L: 023/13 received from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. CARRIED

____________________ Mayor

___________________________ Assistant Administrative Officer

b) Incubator Building Lease Resolution #76/13:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the staff’s recommendation for

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ALIX HEAD SHAVING FUNDRAISER These TWO men are going to shave their heads for CANCER. Due to our numerous daily experiences with CANCER we are conducting a Fundraiser. If anyone is interested in taking part in the Head Shaving Fundraiser on April 27th at Shear Design Salon, you can donate or join the Team by contacting the following people. Jim Kelly @ 403-304-3707 Roland Ott @ 403-318-7590 Pat Raabis 403-318-1234

On March 21, 2013, Wendy Menage (above, right) was honoured for her 25 years of service to the Village of Alix as a municipal clerk. photo courtesy of CoraLee Brooks

Thank you for all the support and we will beat this disease.

Letter to the Editor Recently, I put two posters up on the Community Kiosk that is provided by the Alix Lion's Club near the post office. The next day, both posters were removed! I did happen to have another poster available, so I put it up. Again it was removed in short order. So, I checked with the Village office, and a Lion's Club member to see what criteria there was for posting on this board and discovered that someone was keeping this board neat and orderly. So I called this good Samaritan to see what he might know about my disappearing posters. He believes that there is someone taking down anything that they deem not from Alix! So, the fundraising campaign by the Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary with a Bakeless Bakesale, to raise funds for necessary hospital equipment, was found to be not appropriate by this community censor! I guess no one in Alix ever utilizes the Lacombe Hospital and so would not appreciate having the best of equipment during their stay.... The second poster was an invitation to anyone in this community to attend a free Palliative Care Society Dinner with a well known speaker presenting information, to assist people in communicating with family and friends who suffer a terminal illness. This society provides an education opportunity annually to anyone wishing to attend! How sad that we have someone in our community who seems to hold such a narrow view of what our community needs. I would appreciate an opportunity to have a conversation with this person, so that perhaps in the future we can decide for ourselves, what we want to support. Sheryl Paquette Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

A10 The Chautauqua

Events in Tees

Friday, April 19, 2013

Clive Community Focus

Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall.

Submitted by the Valley Spotlight staff

Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall.

Clive Ag Society Annual Spring Family Steak Fry and Dance April 20 at the Clive Hall. 5:00 cocktail hour, 7:00 dinner, 8:30 - 12:00 dance. Tickets $50 family, $20 adult, $8 child, $5 dance only. Come have a fun family evening! We will be serving steaks, burgers or hot dogs, salads and desserts. Tickets: Becky Wagner 403784-2823.

For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Nicole Dunham 403-784-3427. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email [email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Tees 4-H Wranglers meetings are at the Tees Hall the first Friday of every month at 6:30 pm. and ride at the arena every other Sunday Come create with the Parlby Creek Brushkateers No experience necessary - any medium. Info: Irene 403-747-3556 or Dot 403-784-2286.

Sargent District Events By Marie Payne Sargent Ladies Mother's Day Tea May 8, 2013 at the Sargent Community Hall Admission $4. Join us for refreshments while we entertain you. Bake table opens at 1:30. Tea to follow at 2:00. Raffle (#350353) draw tickets $2 each available from members and at the door. Tickets also available in Alix at Vogue Organics/ATB and the Home Hardware and in Clive at Village Foods. First prize 4 Tickets to a Dinner Theatre production of your choice from the Cow Patti Theatre Company 2013-14 season. Second prize $100 gift card from Bower Mall. For more information contact Marie at 403 784 3444 or Bunny at 403 747 3658 July 1 Canada Day Picnic 2pm enjoy the afternoon visiting and stay for a pot luck BarBQ (bring your own meat and salad or dessert to share) September 28 Fall breakfast 9am Notices of events can be forwarded to Marie Payne 403 784-3444.

Haynes Happenings Hall Rentals - call Mike 403-391-3546 Haynes Community Church Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mac Parker 403-784-3078.

Neighbourhood Place AGM April 25 at 7 pm. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Personal Disaster Preparedness Workshop April 29 at 7 pm at the Clive Community Hall. Free of charge. Coffee and cookies served. Attend for your chance to win your own 72-hr emergency kit. CLIVE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN 2013-14 Clive School is now accep ti ng ki nde rgar te n r egis trati ons f or the f all class. Clive School's kindergarten program runs September through June, Tuesdays and Thursdays full days, with one extra day (usually a Friday) each month. Students need to be 5 years of age as of December 31, 2013. Birth certificates are required. A parent information meeting will be held in June. For more information, please call Clive School at 403-784-3354 Clive School Kindergarten will be holding an open house for the families of children attending kindergarten in the fall. (Parent and child should both attend.) Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Clive School Kindergarten Room. Clive Library programs: Pasta Making 101: April 26 at 1 pm. Come learn how to make delicious homemade pasta that everyone will enjoy. Space is limited (4 people max) Power of Positive Art: April 26 at 1 pm. Sign up for the insightful art class with Kathleen. Friday Night Movies: 2nd Friday of the month. A FREE movie at Clive Community Hall. Concession on site. Story Time: Tuesday 11 - 11:30 After School Arts & Crafts: Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Board Game Fridays: 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Watch for information on upcoming workshops and events. Rooster’s Roadhouse: Bingo Wednesday and Friday Steak Night Grill your own steak from 5 - 10 pm every Friday.

Are you over 50? Come have some fun with the Clive Seniors every Monday at the Meeting Room in Clive at 1:30 pm. Floor curling, carpet bowling, cards, visiting, coffee and lunch. Don’t miss out! Contact Al Street for more information 403-784-3884 Clive Youth Centre is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 9 pm. All ages welcome. Contact Sonia at 403-877-8225 or Wanda at 403754-5695. Clive Community Building (behind Rooster’s) is available for small meetings or sports/event registrations. The space is small but is suitable for any club or group that requires a meeting space. This is offered FREE of charge. Please contact Wanda at Neighbourhood Place to book the space. Pioneers and Progress reprints are now available in softcover from the Village Office for $50.00. Clive Hotel has a High Speed Internet Café in the front lobby. Bookings available for quarter, half or full hour. Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month, with a minimum $30 order required. For more information contact Wanda.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

The Chautauqua A11 Website: www.clive.ca Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign (Hwy 12) to have an event added contact Michelle at ATB

Block Parents contact Tara Breitkreuz 403-784-2452 for more details. Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. @ 7:30, Westling Hall, Margaret Ronald 403-784-3621 Clive Ag Society meets every third Thursday at the Clive Arena. President is Ryan Ronald 403-784-2995. Clive Baptist Church Kids’ worship (age 5 to gr. 6) at 10 am. Sunday School (Jr., Sr. high and adult) 10 am. Regular worship service at 11 am. Children’s Church (ages 2 - gr. 2) at 11 am. Youth - Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Ron Orr 403-784-3335. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 403-784-3141.

1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email [email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Fitness Facility in Clive in the Clive Hardware Building (5906 50 St). Contact Dawn for membership information and hours of operation, at 403-506-5935. Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School at 10 am. For further information contact Sven Gustafsson 403784-3604. Neighborhood Revitalization Association (NRA). If you have any questions, or need information on this association, please call Louise at 403-784-3414.

Clive Community Hall Tracy Hallman 403-784-2156 POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup facilitator Shelley Pelletier Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak 403-784-3964 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Wanda Wagner, Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator, Office phone: (403) 754-5695 e-mail: [email protected]

Tees-Clive TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meetings every Thursday at 9 a.m. at Clive Christian Fellowship Church. Contact Annita Cole at 403-784-3389. New members always welcome. Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 403-784-2574

Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the village office. Contact: Monte Zaytsoff 403-784-3997. Clive Historical Society Louise Bell 403-784-3414 Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall. Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard 403-784-3987 Clive Multi 4-H Arleen Henderson at 780-372-4245 Clive Public Library Sandra Ward 403-784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 12:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday 10:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday 10:00 - 4:30 pm

It Pays to Advertise A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, “Tell me why you’re always roaring like a fool?” “That’s not foolish,” said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. “They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise!” A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he’d try the lion’s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods – The Moral is “Never advertise unless you’ve got the goods!” - Rulon Hillam

To advertise in the Chautauqua call 403-352-3837 or email [email protected]

Clive School Principal: Corrine Thorsteinson http://clive.wolfcreek.ab.ca/ Clive Seniors Circle Join them on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm for friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. Contact Albert Wagner for more information at 403-782-2409. Clive Skating Club 403-784-2019 Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Call 403-784-5696. Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am. Contact Shealagh McClelland 403-782-3147. Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Bev Krochak, Tammy Gladue, Dan Graden

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A12 The Chautauqua

Friday, April 19, 2013

Village of Clive Council Minutes

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Mirror Community Saturday, April 20 Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Friday, April 26 Volunteer Appreciation POTLUCK Supper & Entertainment at the Mirror Community Hall. Viewing of Silent Auction items begins at 5:30 pm. Potluck Supper at 6:00 pm. Entertainment: Ken Grambo, the “Singing Pastor.” For information, call Gale 403-788-3835. ______________________ Since pennies have been removed from circulation, Mirror Guides and Mirror United Church have joined together to help you dispose of all you have filling containers in your home, which we will put to good use to run our programs. Thanks for your support. ______________________ Alix/Mirror TOPS at Alix United Church, Thursdays 6:45 pm. Everyone welcome. Jolly Seniors • Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn • Suppers - 2nd Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. • Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the Community Hall. • Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors. • Birthdays celebrated the 4th Wednesday of each month. ________________ Mirror Alliance Church Morning worship and Sunday School 10:30

The Chautauqua A13 a.m. Phone: 403-788-2204. For Youth Group times and ages, contact 403-788-2204 or check www.mirroralliancechurch.com. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School for children of all ages. For information call Gale at 403-7883835. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after the service. www.bmunitedchurch.com. email: [email protected] Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath time: 10:00 am. Prayer Meeting: Winter: in homes. All are welcome to attend. Cliff Buelow 403-788-2296. Pastor Ron Henderson 403-755-1570; cell: 403-597-6053. Mirror Guiding groups meet Mondays after school at the United Church. Sparks ages 5 & 6 (ECS/Gr. 1) Brownies ages 7 & 8 (Gr. 2 & 3) Guides ages 9-11 (Gr. 4,5,6) Pathfinders ages 12– 14 (Gr. 7,8,9) Rangers ages 15+ (Gr. 10,11, 12) Join us for adventures, challenge, friendship, and fun! For information, please call Gale 403-788-3835. Leaders are needed! 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email [email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Rec. Society and Community Hall For information regarding meetings contact Margaret Wasylenko 403-788-3979. Community Hall rental: Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Museum Society Contacts or appointments: Ernie Schafer 403-7883625, Bill Neis 403-788-2166, Ken Ivey 403-788-2388. Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. Mirror Volunteer Fire Department meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Friends of the Mirror Library Society

News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society Submitted by Laura Graham A big thank you to everyone who has returned books, movies, and other library items. Others will now be able to enjoy them. Thanks so much! Watch for new titles arriving Here’s a taste of what’s to come:

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Mirror Hall Write-up & photos submitted by Margaret Wasylenko Easter bonnet parade (above) and the Easter bunny (right) Door Prize winner

Jean Bennett

1st Prize 7 & over 2nd prize 7 & over 3rd prize 7 & over

Marisa Laye Rhiannon Zimmer Emily Beamish

1st Prize 7 & under Aleena Beamish 2nd prize 7 & under Kade Zimmer

Last Diner Standing Terri L. Austin The Last Runaway Tracy Chevalier Little Princes Conor Grennan Heretic Bernard Cornwell Vagabond Bernard Cornwell The Ranch Danielle Steel California Dana Fuller Ross Colorado Dana Fuller Ross Divergent Veronica Roth Insurgent Veronica Roth A Long Way Gone Ishmael Beah Pretty Woman Fern Michaels Flowers in the Rain Rosamunde Pilcher What the Night Knows Dean Koontz And Thereby Hangs a Tale Jeffery Archer Big Girl Danielle Steel Bad Boy Peter Robinson A Wild Affair Gemma Townley The Marriage Spell Mary Jo Putney Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling

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A14 The Chautauqua

Friday, April 19, 2013

Bashaw Feed Services Opening May 1, 2013 Sun Country Bird Seeds ~ Gallager Fencing Supplies Masterfeeds / Feed-Rite ~ Canadian Agri-Blend and other livestock supplies ~ Pet Food

Barbeque Lunch! proceeds donated to local groups

Enter to Win a $400 Stainless Steel BBQ (with purchase)

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Friday, April 19, 2013

The Chautauqua A15

Will You Follow?

Coming Events - Bashaw

by Rev. Robin King The last two verses of chapter 20 of the Gospel of John sure sound like an ending to me. "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name." Chapter 20 includes the story of the empty tomb, the appearance of Jesus to the disciples and the story of Thomas, the one who doubted. In the middle of this chapter is a commissioning scene: "'As the Father has sent me, so I send you.' When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.'" Like I said, it sure seems like an ending. But it's not. There's a chapter 21. Sure, there's debate about how it was added and who might have added it, but it's there and it seems to be there in the oldest sources. I don't have an answer for that debate - any more than anyone else has anything really conclusive, I don't suppose - but I like this chapter 21 and I'll tell you why. Jesus gathered ordinary people to be his closest followers. And for awhile they followed and learned and experienced life with Jesus. Then it all came to an end. When Jesus was arrested, one of them even denied knowing him. The others all hid in fear. When he died, they didn't really know what to do. And then he was there again with them. Even reappearing for the one who was missing the first time, in order to prove it was really him. He was there! Amazing! Incredible! A fulfillment of what he had foretold, proof that he was who he had said he was! And then he breathes the Spirit into them and tells them he is sending them into the world, just as God sent him to us! Fantastic! And then what do the disciples do next? They go fishing. Say what? In chapter 21, the six of them who had been fishermen went fishing. They went back to their everyday, ordinary former lives. Like, the show's over, we're done with that. It was great while it lasted - well, mostly, except that last bit with the death and everything - but Jesus is gone now, so let's all get back to where we were. It's over now. So Jesus appears again and says "follow me." There's no going back to ordinariness now, there's no going back to the way things were as if nothing has changed. Everything has changed. And it's not over. "Follow me." Makes me wonder if that isn't how we should end every Sunday morning church service. Well, every church service, every church meeting, every church gathering, every "church." Period. Isn't the whole point of church to be remembering that it's not over? If we go to church for an hour, enjoy the show (or at least tolerate it) and leave God behind as we leave the building, how are we accomplishing what Jesus teaches us? Church is just the beginning, too. It can't just be inspiring or refreshing, entertaining or momentarily meaningful, it must also be demanding. In the same way that Jesus demands it of the disciples, Jesus demands it of us: it's not over, it's just beginning. Follow me.

Bashaw Drugs KNOWLEDGEABLE * TRUSTED * ACCESSIBLE* CARING

Main Street 780-372-3503

Bashaw & District Victim Services Society & Bashaw & District Regional Health & Wellness 2nd Annual Information Fair April 21, 11am-3:00pm Bashaw Community Centre. Volunteer of the Year for Bashaw will be named at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Bashaw and District Support Services Office on April 24, 2013. For more information please call BDSS at -780-372-4074. Spring Round-Up Cattle Show April 27. The Augustana Choir is coming Friday April 26, 2013 to the Majestic Theatre in Bashaw. Tickets are $15 each and concert starts at 7:30pm Contact Margaret Alexander 780-372-3965 or Leanne Walton 403-784-3437 for more information. The COW Bus will visit Bashaw Library on May 2 The Town and Country Garage Sale Saturday, May 4. If you are interested in having a table, contact Bev at 780 877-2489. Bashaw Community Church invites the women of our community to share with us in a day set aside for Women. Retreat Day Saturday, May 11 10am-4pm at 5119-50 Street Bashaw With Speaker Lee Klaassen, Life Coach & Montessori Consultant for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other memory loss challenges. “Where Is My Mom?” Join us for a time of finding the “Mom” within and exploring spiritual meditation, a bit of silence, journaling and gratitude to care for our spirits. All this comes in a package wrapped in times of prayer, music, good food, community, and tied with the ribbons of love and compassion. Please register at no cost with Rosella 780 372-3500 or at [email protected]. Lee Klaassen will also be the guest speaker for our Mother’s Day Service on Sunday, May 12 at 11am. All Are Welcome The Town of Bashaw will be conducting a spring clean-up of additional household garbage, old appliances, furniture, garden refuse, etc. from MAY 13-16, 2013. Construction material is not accepted and will not be picked up by Public Works. You must make alternate arrangements to dispose of any building materials. Fees must be paid prior to pick up! Please contact the Town Office prior to MAY 10, 2013 if you have items or appliances to dispose of at 780-372-3911. **Spring Clean-up for Pelican Point users is scheduled for May 13, 2013** Calumet Synergy Association (CSA) Scholarship Excellence Award available to all present and former high school graduates planning to take post-secondary studies. The CSA would like to recognize those students and emphasize the importance of supporting their contributions to the CSA area. Greater CSA Area roughly extends east from Highway 815 to Highway 21 and south from Highway 611 to the Red Deer River. Should you have any questions or wish to apply for this Scholarship Award, the CSA contact is – Leanne Walton at 403 784-3437 to obtain the eligibility letter and application form. Deadline for the Application Form and Essay to the CSA contact is May 20, 2013.

Bashaw

Our Pharmacists are a valuable health resource. They will:

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Beef 4H Club Achievement Show Sat. April 20, 2013 at the Bashaw Ag. Grounds. Club show starts at 12pm. Come down and support your future livestock producers from your community. Light refreshments after all classes

Work with your physician to manage your medication

The Farmers’ Market starting May 21. If you have seen a vendor you would like to see at our market, let them know our start date!

Monitor your drug therapy Focus on positive health outcomes Answer all of your medication questions Identify treatment strategies Provide information and advice on healthy living

Flu Shots Now Available by Appointment Home Health Care Maybeline Cosmetics Greeting Cards Stationery and Magazines Lottery Tickets/Sales

OPEN: 9:00 to 5:30 Daily Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

Catalogue Agent Dry Cleaning Services

The Majestic theatre annual flea market Saturday, June 8, 2013 is looking for donations To rent tables - Contact Margaret Alexander 780-372-3965 2nd Annual Show and Shine Saturday June 8/ 2013 Starts at noon. Contact Glenn Weins. Antique market and Swap meet Saturday June 8, 2013 More information available later on these events.

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A16 The Chautauqua Bashaw Ag Society meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Bev Ames 403-877-2489 or the Ag office 780-372-3079.

of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 780-679-2980.

Bashaw Art Club meets at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays above the Happy Gang Centre. Call 780372-4341.

Bethany Lifeline call 780-372-4074.

Bashaw Bottle Depot Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9:004:30 PM Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle Tuesday morning in town service. The bus still goes to Camrose the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of each month. The Bus is also available for Charter trips. Call 780-372-3631 Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service. Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. 5119 50 St (Main St). Contact Terry Peterman 780-372-2204. Bashaw Daycare Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. 780-372-4074. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meets 1st Tuesday of the month in Bashaw from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Watch for special announcements & location on our website www.enjoybashaw.com Email: [email protected] Box 645 Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0 Phone 780372-3923. The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Bashaw and District Support Services. Please call 780-372-4074 to have a hamper arranged. Bashaw & District Preschool 780-372-4074. Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month for a Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. (No meetings July and August). For more info contact Leon Braseth 780-372-4437. Bashaw Historical Society meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Place. Contact Pam at 780 372- 2031. Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074. Bashaw Legion Wednesdays Tuesday 1st and 3rd Friday

Friday, April 19, 2013

Bingo at 7:30 pm. Community Darts 7 pm Cribbage at 7:00 pm

Bashaw Youth Centre open Tues - Fri 3 - 7 pm. Phone 780-372-4048.

Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402. Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Currently recruiting new volunteer firefighters. If you are interested, please contact Chief Ross Garbe at 780-781-8464. 4H Beef Club meets 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact Karen 780-877-2598. Happy Gang Seniors Centre Mondays 500 at 1:00 p.m. Hawaiian Hula lessons 11 - 11:45 am. Wednesdays 1st Wed Regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wed Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays Crib at 1:00 p.m. Pool at 7:00 p.m. Friday Darts at 10:00 a.m. Floor Curling at 1:30 p.m. Sunday Canasta at 1:30 p.m. General public welcome. Cost is $2.50 per person for the day. Coffee and goodies served. Everyone welcome to take part in activities. Membership $10.00 per year, new members welcome. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Catholic Church Mass Time Bashaw Mass times: 1st Weekend of each Month, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., otherwise weekend Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. Please call the Church office (780-372-3645) for updated Mass times. Ionic Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) ACCESS CARD SYSTEM active 5:00 a.m. - midnight. 780-372-2030. Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Musical Jam sessions 1st Sunday of each month from 1 - 4 pm. Meals on Wheels call 780-372-4074. Now available , frozen meals for $7.00/meal. All meals made at the Golden Circle (Red Deer) & delivered frozen to BDSS Neighborhood Newcomers please call BDSS at 780-372-4074 Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Monday 7:30 pm

Bashaw Library (in the Community Centre) Library Hours: Monday 1:30 -4:30 pm, Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 10 am 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 pm, Sat. 10-noon, Free internet access, books, movies, & more! Bashaw Medical Clinic Call 780-372-3740 for clinic times. Bashaw Out of School Program Monday – Friday 7:00-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00 pm. Registration forms and information available by calling Rose or Colleen at BDSS 780-3724074 or 780-781-5971 Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Contact Constable Bethany Simpson 780-372-3793. Bashaw Skating Club Karen 780-372-2447. Bashaw Thrift Store Tuesday & Fridays. Please contact Joan at 780-372-3650. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Wednesday

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (4 miles N of Bashaw on Hwy 21, 6 miles W on Hwy 53). 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service on the first and third Sundays. Phone 780 372-3845 (office) or 780 678-5330 (cell) TOPS Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. Louise Hogg at 780-372-3776. Town Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Town of Bashaw: www.townofbashaw.com United Church 11:00 am Sunday Service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3891. Website: www.bmunitedchurch.com Email: [email protected] Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm at the Community Centre. Contact: Flo Rider 403-883-2729. Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service. Phone 780 372-3845 (office) or 780 678-5330 (cell)

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Friday, April 19, 2013

The Chautauqua A17

Town of Bashaw Council Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, March 19, 2013 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Bashaw Council Chambers Present

Mayor:

Penny Shantz

Councillors:

Bryan Gust Jason Olson Rob McDonald

Staff:

Murray Holroyd, Public Works Foreman Darlene Sinclair, Recording Secretary

Absent with notice

Rosemary Wittevrongel, CAO Public:

Call to Order

Agenda Approval Res 069-2013

means to municipalities. Some highlights are: • MSI Capital remains as is; MSI operation will be reduced to zero funding over the next three years starting in 2014. 20 million dollars from MSI operating will be transferred into regional collaboration grant program. • Education property taxes increased by 79 million and the new formula of 32% of the cost of education will be used for education requisitions. • Transportation - Basic transportation grant remains intact. • Transportation - Resource Road Grant eliminated. • Water for life funding reduced from 177 million to 75 million, projects will move through at a slower pace. (Water commission lines fall under this). • Chamber of Commerce is continuing with the following slate of officers: President: Ron Shantz Vice President: Patricia Lyle Secretary: Paddy Storey Treasurer: TBA Past President: Ryan Hewitt • Tender for Vista's paving, curb gutter and sidewalk has gone out March 11, 2013 with the tender close being March 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. • Small Town Saturday Night - March 6, 2013 Bashaw at the top of the leader board. Community has mobilized to work with all segments of the community and region to get the votes out. • Confirming email received from Alberta Human Services that STEP program is suspended. • New fire truck has arrived. Fire Chief will be planning an unveiling event. Policy/By-Laws • Research underway for an updated Traffic By-Law

Ross Garbe, Bashaw Fire Chief

Mayor Shantz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A.

AGENDA

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The following item was added to the agenda: i) Other proposal - Item G.1. - In camera

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MOVED by Councillor McDonald to approve the March 19, 2013 agenda as amended. CARRIED

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DELEGATIONS

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Fire Chief Garbe entered at 7:15 p.m. - Department update. • Recruitment ongoing. • Renovations in fire hall - Office, Storage room and meeting room. • A $1000 donation coming from Atco. Will purchase a Flat screen TV + DVD to use for training on nights when not conducive to be outside. • Council viewed the new County Fire truck as Fire Chief brought it to the Town Office.

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Mr. Garbe left meeting at 7:28 p.m.

March 5, 2013

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MINUTES

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MOVED by Councillor McDonald to accept the minutes of the March 5, 2013 Regular Meeting as presented. CARRIED

Regular Meeting Minutes

Res 070-2013 D.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.

Mayor Shantz presented a report on the following: • March 11, 2013 - attended Bashaw Youth Foundation meeting. Executive Director resigned. Possible partnering with Ponoka Boys and Girls Club. • March 12, 2013 - CAO Wittevrongel met with Bev Ames, President of Ag. Society. There will be no rodeo but discussed the possibility of a Fair Days. • March 13, 2013 - attended Central Alberta Mayors Meeting. MGA Review. • March 17, 2013 - County of Camrose Battle River Bus Route • March 18, 2013 - attended Health & Wellness meeting. Primary Care Network meeting on April 11, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

2.

Councillor Gust presented the following: • March 11, 2013 - attended Bus Society meeting. • March 18, 2013 - attended BDSS meeting. AGM is April 15, 2013

Committee Reports Res 071-2013

Fire Department Update

BUSINESS

1.

MOVED by Councillor Olson to accept Fire Chief Garbe's report as information. CARRIED

2.

MOVED by Councillor McDonald to accept the payable listed on the cheque register as cheque # 0019178 0019241 in the amount of $108,721.55 as information. CARRIED

3.

MOVED by Councillor Gust to accept the February monthly statements as presented. CARRIED

4.

MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town of Bashaw Council accepts the 2013 Alberta School Foundation Fund requisition information as presented. CARRIED

5.

MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town of Bashaw Council approves the hiring of two summer employment positions with total funding from the 2013 budget as follows:

February 15 March 14, 2013

Res 073-2013 Monthly Statement to February 28, 2013

Res 074-2013 School Tax Requisition

Res 075-2013

Summer Temporary Employment (STEP) Program

3.

4.

Councillor Olson presented the following: • March 6, 2013 - Regional Fire meeting. A successful candidate was found for the Regional Fire Position and will start April 15, 2013. • County Fire Truck has arrived.

MOVED by Councillor Olson to accept Committee Reports D1 -D5 as presented. CARRIED

E. Res 072-2013 Accounts Payable

Town Foreman Holroyd's report was presented to Council on various Town projects: Water • Pump to be replaced March 20, 2013 Regional Line • 12/21 flush past Ferintosh will be March 20, 2013 Courses • Attended Waste water Program in Banff. General Information • Camrose looking for grant for New Norway to improve infrastructure.

Res 076-2013

CAO Wittevrongel's report was presented to Council on the following: • Mayor Shantz and CAO Wittevrongel participated in a conference call with Minister of Municipal Affairs Doug Griffiths and Minister of Transportation Ric McIver and other municipal officials on Friday March 8, 2013. The intent of the call was to clarify the 2013 budget and what it

Town 4 months (18 weeks) – Public Works

$10,428.76

Recreation – 9-10 weeks Parks maintenance, mowing,

$ 5,214.58

And that the museum society be responsible for the entire costs of museum summer staff with the Town providing administrative payroll support at no cost. CARRIED

2013 MSI Capital &

6.

MOVED by Councillor Olson that the Town of Bashaw

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Operating Funding

Res 077-2013 Bashaw Spring

7.

Round-Up

Res 078-2013

MOVED by Councillor Gust that the Town of Bashaw Council authorize a $100 donation to the Bashaw Spring Round-up for 2013. CARRIED

F.

INFORMATION

1.

A list of minutes and reports available to Council was circulated. • AUMA Budget Highlight excerpt.

Information Res 079-2013

MOVED by Councillor McDonald to accept minutes and reports available to Council as presented. CARRIED Murray Holroyd left meeting at 8:00 p.m.

In Camera Res 080-2013

G.

IN CAMERA

1.

MOVED by Councillor McDonald to proceed in camera at 8:00 p.m. CARRIED

Friday, April 19, 2013

Dr. Tony Mucciarone Bashaw Medical Clinic Phone: (780) 372-3740

Is now doing cosmetic procedures at this clinic

-Botox -Latisse -Cosmetic Fillers. Please call to book your free consultation.

(780) 372-3740

i) Other Proposal Reconvene Res 081-2013

Adjourn Res 082-2013

2.

MOVED by Councillor Olson to reconvene at 8:20 p.m. CARRIED

H.

ADJOURN

1.

MOVED by Councillor McDonald to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. CARRIED

_________________________________ MAYOR _________________________________ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Bashaw Out of School Program BOSP has so many new things to offer this spring -Extended hours -Supper for children -Precision reading program With spring come busy days and evenings with farming, spring work, birthing animals, and other activities that are a challenge for families with young school-age children. The Bashaw Out of School Program is here to offer some assistance. Beginning in April we are extending our hours from 3:15pm to 8:00 pm as registrations necessitate. With children who are at our program past 6:00 pm we will offer a Canada Food Guide balanced dinner for $7.00. Weekly menus are planned in advance and available for parents. We hope and believe that this is a service that will lessen the stresses of family life, making the limited family time together a time to connect. Also coming to BOSP is the Precision Reading Program. With the great community interest and demand for children’s opportu-nities to participate in this highly beneficial program, we have made it available to families after school in the BOSP program. Fees to participate are included in the $4/hour BOSP fee with limited spaces available. Separate registration is required for the reading program. This program is of benefit to all readers, those who may require extra time increasing their fluency and those who may want to boost their current fluency level as a preparation for future goals.

Generations Daycare is accepting children for full time, part time and drop in positions! Accredited Center Qualified Staff Pleasant and welcoming atmosphere Subsidized care available (go to www.child.gov.ab.ca for more info) Positions available immediately 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday, closed holidays and weekends.

Further information and registration forms can be obtained from Rose Johnson at 780-372-4074 or [email protected]

Fee Schedule Monthly cap $620 Drop In (less than 10 hours total for the month, any age) $5/hour 0-12 Months: $4.25/hour 13-19 Months: $4.15/hour 20 months and up: $3.95/hour 10% off the second child

We look forward to a warm spring with lots of children enjoying our program.

Please call 780-372-2053 for more information or to discuss your family’s opportunity with our center.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

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Village of Donalda Photography Course Presented by the Donalda and Community Arts Society. Instructor: Dan Wood MPA. Monday, April 29 from 7 - 9 pm at the Donalda Art Gallery. Dates of 2 subsequent classes TBA, one class will be a field trip into the Coulee (weather permitting) ~ Composition ~ Fundamentals of light ~ Exposure ~ Camera & lens types. $50.00. To register call Gwen or Dan Wood MPA 403-883-2115.

Near Narrows, Buffalo Lake 145 Acre working Farm 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,664 Sq Ft Wonderful private views, 2 Barns, Hay Shed

Great Family Home 2 blocks to School or Lake Playground across back lane 2 Bed, 2 Bath Basement w/4 large rooms, nook and laundry Double Garage

403-883-2555 Judy Dinsmore 403-883-2253 Darlene Tantrum $109,900 Pancake Breakfast & Music Jam - 2nd Alix, Village cleanup is tentatively scheduled Sunday of the month Many upgrades for May 4, weather dependent. We hope Bingo - 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Mature, fenced yard to see all groups participating. Near playground and Friendship Centre is available to rent, School they also cater 2 Bdr, 1 Bath, 1,152 Sq Ft Emergency Preparedness Workshop May Donalda Curling Club Double Garage 8. For more information, contact Byron 403-883-2824 Mike Mueller 403-883-2230. Mixed Curling League - December March Drive-In Movie Saturday, May 11. We are Donalda & District Ag Society looking for movie suggestions. Please call [email protected] landmark realty [email protected] 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin the Museum 403-883-2100 to suggest a AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER Donalda & District Museum www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com movie title. 403-883-2100 5010 – 50 St, Stettler, AB Donalda Equestrian Centre Mothers Day Strawberry Pancake Break403-742-4080 Indoor riding arena: 75 x 180 ft fast, Auction and Jam Session May 12 Outdoor riding arena: 300 x 300 ft Gwen Lee and Lynn Engel from 10 - 1 pm. Adults $8, under 6 $3. Bird Barrel Racing Jackpots - every House Auction, Jam Session to follow. Wednesday (403-883-2356) Arena is available for rent Donalda & District Museum Annual Garage Sale Saturday, May Donalda Library 25 from 9 - 3 pm, kicking off with a pancake breakfast. If you 403-883-2026 have articles to donate please bring to the hall on Friday, May Donalda Light Riders 24. Table rental $10 if you wish to have your own sale. 403-883-2436 Becky Clement Drill team rides - Monday nights (September - June) Ranch Rodeo Saturday, June 1 at 1 pm with a roast beef supper Trail rides all year at 5:30 pm at the hall. Donalda Lutheran Churches Donalda School 100 Year Reunion June 29 & 30. If you are interested in serving on this planning committee, the next meeting is April 9 from 4:30—5:30 pm in the school library. Call Mary Mueller 403-883-2469 if you have old photos of school days gone by for the Facebook page. For more information call Don Seale at the school 403-883-2280. Show and Shine Saturday June 29, 2013 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information please call: 403-883-2228 or 403-742-5758 Canada Day Celebration Sunday July 1, 2013. Come join the Celebration! Megan Saum Horsemanship Clinics May 24 - 26, July 19 - 21, and the end of October. Contact Becky Clement at 403-883-2436

ABRA Barrel Racing 403-883-2824 Barb Bosch Donalda Animal Rescue 403-883-2521 403-883-2870 Donalda Arena & Equestrian Centre 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Beautification Initiative 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton Donalda Campground 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Cemetery Club 403-883-2377 Holly Komishke Donalda Community Arts Society 403-883-2255 Byron Norman Donalda Community Hall Available for rent 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Coulee Friendship Club Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Friday, April 19, 2013 Monday 7—8pm Stretch Only Tuesday & Thursday 7—8pm Wednesday & Friday 9—10am 10 Class Pass—$100, or Drop In —$12/class For more information 780-582-3800 Vickie Arksey

Forestburg Concert Series Tickets and information available from committee members or the Village Office: Village Office 780-582-3668 Carl & Diane Jahns 780-582-2181 Jope & Karen Langejans 780-582-3952 Fraser & Judi Beebe 403-883-2580 Nathan Lunty 780-582-7305 Email : [email protected] The McDades Saturday, April 20 - 7:30 pm Walter Jahns Singers Annual Spring Concert 7:30 pm at the Forestburg Community Centre Sunday, April 21st. Tickets at Door. Everyone Welcome! Forestburg Dance Society Recital Sunday, April 28th—2:00pm at the Forestburg Community Centre. All Welcome! Forestburg Historical Society Annual Meeting April 30th—7:30 pm at the Museum. Everyone is Welcome! The Forestburg Museum presents: BLAKE LITTLE’S “COMPANY OF ALBERTANS” This is a photographic collection of Alberta Ranchers, Rodeo cowboys and cowgirls; taken in the summer of 2012 by a renowned L.A. based photographer. On display till May 4, Friday—Sunday 1—5 pm, or by appointment: (780)582-3790 or 780-582-2298. Our thanks to curator, Wayne Baerwaldt, Alberta College of Art and Design for choosing Forestburg to premiere this exhibition. SPRING is coming, really! And that means it will soon be time to have our TOWN-WIDE CLEANUP Mark this date on your calendars - Monday, May 6, 6:30 pm at the Public Works Shop. Friends of the Library will be supporting the 4H club with their Highway clean-up in May. It was decided at our Friends meeting that we would once again help out with the Red Serge Ball this year as this has proven to be a wonderful fundraiser for us. If you are available to help out with this event, please be sure to let us know as there are a number of opportunities to help with set-up and canvassing. Any businesses that would like to contribute items for the silent auction are encouraged to contact the Library for further information, as a portion of the proceeds raised is given to the Library. Your continued support is appreciated. The Village will be rebuilding one of our playgrounds this year. We are looking for a group of parents and children to form a committee to decide which playground will be replaced and what equipment will be installed. The group will be supplied with a budget and will be responsible for reporting their decisions and progress to Council. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should contact the Village office. SOS (Service Options for Seniors) Donna Coombs Call 780-5823641 for questions or just come to the Golden Age Centre. Tuesdays: May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13. The Forestburg Art Club Is proud to present: Kids Art Club every Tuesday from 3:30—5:00pm at the Art Club above the Fire Station. Junior and Senior High students only. Any questions contact Lori Trudeau 780-582-4111. GOOD GRIEF Bereavement Support Group at the Knox United Church, Killam Every Tuesday. To register, contact Helen Samm, Counsellor Flagstaff Family & Community Services (780)385-3976 email: counslertelus.net VMA Fitness Consulting A great place to start or continue your Fitness Commitment! Variety of Classes Offered

BINGO

Every Tuesday evening the Forestburg Community Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Forestburg Lions Club

SENIORS

Looking for something to do? Try the Seniors Drop In Centre! Open Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Floor curling, cards, Pool, exercises, coffee

LIBRARY HOURS Ph. 780-582-4110 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am—6 pm Thursday: 10 am—8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm To find out about our programs, new books, or to renew or request items online: http:// forestburglibrary.prl.ab.ca FORESTBURG CLINIC Call 780-582-5185 for appointments Mon— Fri. Please confirm that your appointment is for Forestburg as the phone is call forwarded to Daysland clinic on days the Forestburg clinic is not open. WELL BABY CLINIC— Call 780-384-3652 for appt. FORESTBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sundays 3 pm Associate Pastor Clint Mathies THE BRIDGE: Contemporary Worship Service at Forestburg Community Centre (lower level) 1st & 3rd Sun. 6 pm BETHEL UNITED: Sunday Services at 11:30 am until September 1, 2013 First Sunday of each month is communion Last Saturday of each month, the Men’s Breakfast (8:30 – 10:00 am.) Rev. Jope Langejans - 780-582-3796, e-mail albethucpersona.ca HOPE LUTHERAN: Worship 9:30 am Pastor Rick Laurendeau 780-582-3531 1st & 3rd Sundays - led by Colin Millang 2nd & 4th Sundays - led by Pastor Rick Curtain Call Community Theatre Contact: Roxie Wegenast 780-5832112 Diplomat Mine Museum Society Contact: Ryan Hunting 780-5823758 Forestburg Aquanauts Contact: Robin Hillman 780-582-2207 Forestburg Arena Association Contact: Brent Stenson 780-582-3566 Forestburg Art Club Contact: Val Vincett 780-583-3929 Forestburg Ceramics and/or Pottery Contact: Marj Lunty 780-5822250 Forestburg Community Centre Contact: Reta LeGear 780-582-3811 Forestburg Concert Series Contact: Jope Langejans 780-582-3952 Forestburg Curling Club Contact: Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Dance Society Contact: Linda Welsh 780-582-2408 Forestburg Figure Skating Club Contact: Nicole Streich 780-5822490 Forestburg Fossils Hockey Contact: Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Golf Club Contact: Don Lunty 780-582-2192 Forestburg Historical Society Contact: Janice Freadrich 780-5822265 Forestburg Lightning Ladies Hockey Contact: Maureen Adams 780582-3720 Forestburg Minor Ball Contact: Aaron Martz 780-582-4252 Forestburg Minor Hockey Association Contact: Aaron Bish 780-5823886 Forestburg Minor Soccer Contact: Marty Forster 780-582-2460 Forestburg Municipal Library Contact: Marion Oberg Riise 780582-4110 Forestburg Senior Baseball Contact: Dale Litke 780-582-4286 Forestburg Slopitch League Contact: Jim Andre 780-582-2473 Hastings Coulee Hall Board Contact: Shirley Helmig 780-582-2283 Pleasington Historical Society Contact: Rosemarie Oberg 780-5822160 The Walter Jahns Singers Contact: Gen Dietz 780-582-3612

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Friday, April 19, 2013

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Adult Recreational Volleyball Contact Tracy Kozey 4037 4 9 - 3 1 8 1 . $5/month. Thurs., 7 to 9 pm at Delburne School, Large Gym Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Museum; new members welcome. Ray at 403-749-3813. Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating or Keri 403-749-3112. Chamber of Commerce Contact Dave Grant at 403-749-2595 Citizens On Patrol (COPs) Volunteers are needed for one night a month, contact the Village Office if you are interested. Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Mary Williams at 403-749-2047 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525. Delburne Ag Society 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Roberta Purdie 403-749-2700. Delburne Community Hall For bookings contact Shelly 403-749-2821 Delburne Curling Club Contact Louise Smith at 403-749-3898 Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Potluck 2nd Friday at noon, before music and dance. Music & Dance 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1 - 4 p.m. General meetings 1st Monday after Crib at 4:30 p.m. Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Laura Biggs at 403-749-2665 . Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Weekly Home Bible Studies Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 403-749-2211 or 403-749-3708. Delburne Library Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Delburne & District Light Horse Association New members welcome. Cattle Penning Friday evenings start in June. Contact Darlene Schlag 403-749-3558/403-391-2731, or Peter van Elmpt (Pres) 403749-3279/403-318-4563

Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Amy Mueller 403-749-3772 or Carol 403-749-3856 Economic Development Group Contact Karen 403-749-3606 ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8 pm sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson 403-749-2058 ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer travels 2nd Thursday from Elk Haven. For more info contact Bob Manning at 403-749-3792. Family Community Support Services (FCSS) 403-749-3654. Family School Wellness worker Angela Gurski. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the school. For information call 403-749-3838

Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders - New members welcome. For more information contact Susanne Widdecke 403-749-2731

Footcare Clinic Located at Elk Haven Manor, Delburne One Monday per month. Please call Elnora HomeCare office for an appointment 403-773-3636.

Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Lisa at 403-749-3535. delburneminorhockey.com

Great Bend Church of Christ Sunday mornings 10:15 a.m.

Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-749-3380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm,

Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453.

Delburne Moms & Tots every Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda Attfield at 403-304-4408 for information.

Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wednesday of month at Great Bend Church of Christ at 2 pm.

Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers. Shannon Glover is able to deliver to Delburne and area residents. Call 403-391-6775.

Harvest Gym 403-749-3838. Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 pm, Weekends/Holidays 9:00 am - 8:30 pm.

Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane 403-749-2048 or Jayne at 403-749-3059 Delburne Pottery Club Very active, fun club, full studio, reasonable rates. New members welcome! Call Norma 403-747-2926.

Healthy Communities Initiative New members welcome! Call 403749-3380 for info. Junior Forest Wardens meet Thursdays at the Lousana Hall For more info contact Sharleen Klein at 403-749-2472. Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call 403-773-3636.

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Upcoming Events Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser Strawberry Tea & Bake Sale at Delburne Drop-In Centre on Saturday, May 4 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Dessert $3.00 SUMMER YOUTH COORDINATOR - Now taking resumes! Do you love working with kids? Duties include planning, organizing and implementing the Village of Delburne summer recreation program for children ages 5 to 17. Must be a full time, postsecondary student, between the ages of 18 & 30, and returning to school in the fall. Apply in person at the Delburne Village Office, by fax 403-749-2800 or email [email protected]. Application deadline is April 26, 2013. CENTENNIAL EVENT SCHEDULE is available online at: facebook.com/delburnecentennial Centennial Calendar for Sale Great gift for Mom, Dad & former residence! Cost $10 Available at the Village Office. For the Centennial year, let’s decorate/plant our yards in Centennial colours: GOLD, RED & BLUE. If anyone is interested in setting up an ad-hoc Garden Club for our Centennial year to decorate our community, please call the Village Office (403) 749-3606. Interagency Meetings: May 28 & October 22, 2013. June 15, 2013. As a tribute to Delburne’s Centennial, a consignment sale of wonderful antiques is being organized. Funds raised will go towards our Centennial Celebrations. To consign, or for more info, please contact: Terry Silbernagel (403) 318-5873 or Nora Smith (403) 358-4892. Delburne School Travel Club Work Crew Yard work, Moving? Help is available for hire! Students are currently raising funds towards their upcoming Europe trip in Spring of 2013. For further details please contact Melode Banks 403-749-2813, [email protected] or Daphne O’Neill at 403-749-2978 [email protected] October 2013 will be Municipal Elections. If you are interested in volunteering for the Small Town Angels program, please call FCSS at 403-749-3645. Your time would be sincerely appreciated. Immunizations 2nd & 4th Wed, 10 -12:30 Neighbourhood Place. Delburne has a junior firefighter program for 16-18 year olds who may be interested in a career as a firefighter or want to volunteer to help the community. What are you waiting for? Sign up today! You can pick up an information package and application at the Village Office. Feel free to follow us on Facebook & Twitter to find out what we are up to @ DelburneFireRescue

Friday, April 19, 2013

Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838 Bell Times School Begins: Lunch: School Ends: Apr 19-30 Apr 22-26

Website: www.delburneschool.ca

8:40am 11:40am-12:20pm 3:15pm

Trip to Europe Spring Break (no school)

Come join us for the Grad 2013 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Friday, May 3, 2013. Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Delburne Hall. Tickets $25.00. Purchase tickets from Grads or through the school. We will have a Hypnotist and Silent Auction. We would appreciate donations (product or monetary) for the Silent Auction. You can make these donations to any Grad or contact Ms. Robin Ritchie, 403-749-3838. Please attach a business card so we can acknowledge your donation! Chinook’s Edge is now accepting registrations for next Kindergarten year, and we look forward to welcoming Kindergarten students into our safe and caring school communities! To attend Kindergarten in August 2013, children must turn five years old by December 31, 2013 and a birth certificate will be required for registration. Accommodation may be made for four year-olds with special needs. There are no school fees for Kindergarten students in Chinook’s Edge School Division. Call Delburne Centralized School at 403-749-3838 for more information. We look forward to welcoming your child to Chinook’s Edge, Where Students Come First! Kids Club Back by popular demand, this Boys & Girls Club program will be held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Delburne Centralized School. Drop-off / Pick-up in common area by large gym. Cost: FREE! Harvest Gym Hours Monday-Friday Weekends/Holidays

7:30am-8:30pm 9:00am-8:30pm

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PLEASE KEEP POSTED from Karen Fegan, CAO To assist newcomers and individuals looking for ways to become involved, an ONLINE COMMUNITY GROUP DIRECTORY is being created on the Village of Delburne website. It will be place for community organizations to post: their mandate, meeting dates & location, contact person(s), annual events, etc. We will announce when it will be ready for you to submit your information. Please keep posted! ________________________________________

Delburne Municipal Library Located on Main Street 403-749-3848

Librarian: Judy Nicklom

Email address:[email protected] Website: http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm. Saturday 11:00– 2:00 pm The Delburne Municipal Library AGM May 2nd, 2013 at 7:00pm in the library. We look forward to seeing everyone there! We have recently acquired a Kobo Mini for loaning purposes. A small deposit will be required, and returned to the borrower upon return of the e-reader to Delburne municipal library. Please inquire at the library for additional information.

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Friday, April 5, 2013

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Village of Delburne Council Minutes Council Minutes – Meeting of March 12, 2013 A)

Call to Order Minutes of the Meeting of the Council for the Village of Delburne held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:05 P.M. in the Village Office with the following being present: Mayor: Councilors:

Raymond Reckseidler Sandra Paradon Darlene Dushanek Dawn McKenzie

Administrator: Karen Fegan Assistant Administrator: Janice McWhan With Regrets: B) #2013-063

Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that the Agenda for the March 12, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council for the Village of Delburne be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Confirmation of Previous Council Minutes February 26, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 1)

#2013-064

Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that the Minutes of the February 26, 2013 Regular Council Minutes be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D)

Delegations

E) #2013-065

Correspondence Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council receive three (3) item of correspondence for information and possible further action. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1)

#2013-066

Red Deer County Patrol Report – Received for information.

2)

Anthony Henday Museum – Received for information.

3)

AUMA – Received for information.

Unfinished Business Time Capsule Material 1) Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that Council refer the matter of the contents of the capsule to Administration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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2) John Pisko Memorial Grant Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council approve the draft of the John Pisko Memorial Grant Funding Guideline Policy and Application Form as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G)

New Business

#2013-067

#2013-068

#2013-069

2013 Tax Rate Scenarios 1) Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that Council approve the 2013 Tax Rate Option #4 as presented CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2) Summer Employment Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that Council authorize Administration to employ one (1) Public Works employee for the period May 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013 and one (1) Assistant Coordinator for the Summer Parks Program for the period June 24, 2013 through August 31, 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Recess: 2:28 PM Reconvene: 2:42 PM 3)

Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that Council accept the quote from Accu-Flo Meter Service Ltd. for the new water meter system. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4)

#2013-071

2013 Provincial Budget Overview – Received for information.

5) Motion – Survey of Recreation Dollars Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie to table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H) #2013-072

Accounts Payable Moved by Councilor S. Paradon to receive for information Accounts Payable cheque list #5392 to #5426 inclusive. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

I)

Administrative Reports Financial Report: presented 1) 2) Bank Reconciliation: presented 3) Complaints: no complaints

#2013-073

Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that Council accept the Administrator’s Report as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

I)

Round Table Discussion

K) #2013-074

Adjournment Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that the meeting adjourn. 4:04 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Gillian Brett

C)

F)

#2013-070

Water Meter Supplier

Raymond Reckseidler Karen M. Fegan, CLGM Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

Delburne Curling Club News Congratulations to the LADIES BONSPIEL WINNERS: A Event Louise Smith team who played Chris Radomski. B Event - Marilyn Greenwood team over Sonja Stamp. C Event - Sheena Rowland team over Susan Haustein. There were 17 teams and a good time was had by all. Dress up fun, good games and entertainment was enjoyed along with the many numerous prizes. Colleen Mckenzie’s kitchen did a great job. The FARMERS BONSPIEL was a very good success, with 28 teams playing in the Open Bonspiel. WINNERS: 1st Event - Neil Connor team over Hugh Greenwood. 2nd event - CPS Lynne Douglas over Jack Budd. 3rd Event - Gerald Lawrence team over Roy Jamieson. 4th event - Larry Mulgrove over Wayne Lloyd. Opening ceremonies were done with special recognition of the Village of Delburne’s 100th anniversary with Mayor Ray Reckseidler throwing the first rock. A delicious Banquet and dance on Saturday night at the Delburne Hall was provided by Shirley & LeAnne Christensen and crew, with excellent music by Ray Reckseidler. The winner of the 50/50 Cash draw was Wayne Potter. Other draws were held throughout the night. YOUTH CURLING has gone well with many new and returning “eager to learn” curlers. School bonspiels were held in February with fun times and good results. Thank you to the teachers, parents and donors. THANK YOU TO… The many donors and sponsors for the ladies & farmers bonspiel. We couldn’t do it without you and very much appreciate your continued great support for the curling club and community. Gordon Hagen for the great ice this season. You have done an excellent job. Colleen Mckenzie for the great job in the kitchen. Bryan Whittemore and Louise Smith who have spent countless hours behind the scene volunteering to keep our rink going. The volunteers who came in and worked at the bar; assisted in bonspiels in numerous ways whether it was prize shopping or figuring out the draws and phone calls. It was all very much appreciated.

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Delburne Community Engagement Site For more information please call Sheila at 403.749.3838 in Delburne. [email protected] Please pre-register to guarantee a spot!! Travel to Africa without leaving Town Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 PM to 12:30 PM, $5.00/person Early Onset – The Real Impact of Schizophrenia on Children and Youth Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE Abuse towards Animals and People: Why the Link is Important Tuesday, April 30 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE Scoliosis Wednesday May 1 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, FREE Microsoft Word Five Wednesday’s, April 17, 24, May 1, 8 and 15 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, $150.00/person

Grow, Learn and Play Together in Delburne, Elnora, Lousana & Pine Lake 403.749.3838 or 403.505.4106 or [email protected] SEEDS – Sharing, Exploring, Education, Discovering and Singing Story Bags Is a large cloth bag with a children’s book and lots of activities to bring reading to life. Books for Babies Is a program that encourages parents of infants between birth and 12 months to share books with their babies.

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Glennellen Community Centre Scrapbooking every Thursday evening at 7 PM Call Doris 403 886 4108 or Jeannine 403 886 4829 for more info.

Great Bend News "Cowboy Church" will be happening at Great Bend Church of Christ on Sunday, April 21st. Service starts at 10:15 a.m. and a Potblessing will follow. All are welcome. Please bring a little "something" for the potblessing.

Great Bend Church of Christ services are 10:15 a.m. every Sunday, with communion every Sunday. Ladies Bible Study is Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The Dorcas Sewing Circle ladies meet 2nd Wed. of each month at 2 p.m. at the church. All are welcome. For more info. contact: Verna at 403-749-2003 or Judy at 403-749-2000. For Hall information and bookings please contact Shelley Perry 403749-2821or Lynn Williams 403-749-2212.

Pine Lake Happenings Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert Sun. May 5 at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre at 2:00 P. M. Lunch served. Tickets available at the door. Admission - $5.00. Everyone welcome! Pine Lake Mom’s & Tot’s Every other Thursday at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Jayne at 403-749-3380 for information. Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. Holy Trinity Church Service Sunday mornings 11:15 a.m. Pine Lake Hub Community Centre • Carpet Bowling 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening,

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Elnora Coming Events Elnora School Spring Break April 22 - April 26.

The Chautauqua A25 Elnora Pharmacy

Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd.

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"Local Family Owned & Operated"

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Locations: Trochu Three Hills

403-332-2123 403-443-5111

# 205 Main Street Box 705 Elnora, Alberta, Canada, T0M 0Y0 Ph: 403 773 3678 Fax: 403 773 3511 Cell: 403 318 7396 E-mail: [email protected] Web: elnorapharmacy.com

Elnora & District Representative Lloyd Cheshire 403-773-3571

ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas present ‘Building Stronger Communities’ 2013 symposiums Three Hills May 13th. Take part in a one day symposium that offers exceptional insights tools and opportunities to help your organization evolve and thrive. Stop in at the Village Office to get a detailed brochure. Memorial for the late Fred Canniff at the Elnora Drop-In on Saturday May 18th from 2-4 pm to celebrate his life. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Founders Day celebrations in June.

Donald A. Westersund, B.Sc.Pharm. ‘68, M.Sc.Pmcol. 71 R.P.E.B.C. 73, Licensed Pharmaceutical Chemist Healthcare Professional Lic. Pesticide Vendor Res: 403 773 2426

Quilting Tuesdays at the Elnora AG Building. Call Joan 403-7733658 If you are interested in being part of a Citizens on Patrol (COP) program, contact Neighbourhood Place at 403-773-3171. The Elnora Car Wash and Coffee Corner under new management. Closed Friday at 6 pm and Saturdays

Cornmunity Garden and Pumpkin Patch 2013 Reconnect with nature and spend quality time outdoors with your family this summer. Come grow with us! If you would like to partake in Elnora’s First-Ever Community Garden, please call Davida 403-773-3920.

Buried Treasures: Vol. I and II available. Call Ellen 403-773-2127.

People's Golf for Cancer We have delivered all of the known invites. If we missed anyone, please call us at 403-773-3191. Supper invites will be on the bulletin board at Jewell's Grocery within the next week or so. Mark your calendars for our annual breakfast at the Legion on June 16. More details to come.

Ag Society meets 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

15th Annual Elnora Brahma Rama August 9 and 10th the Elnora Ag Society is once again hosting the Elnora Brahma Rama. We have many new faces this year which is promising to make this event the most exciting one yet. We welcome any and all ideas, volunteers & committee members; feel free to contact Catlin at 403-588-4346 or Shaelyn at 403-896-6844.

AA meetings Mondays in the Elnora Anglican Church basement at 8:30 pm. 1st Monday is open AA & Al-Anon meeting.

Elnora Community Hall and Elnora Ag Centre, call Marion Cloutier at 403-773-3985. Churches: Sunday mornings Anglican 1st Sunday is prayer with Lay reader at 10:30 3rd Sun. Holy Communion with Reverend Sandusky 10:30 United 11:30 am. Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Sundays 11:00 a.m., Elnora Drop-In Centre.

ELNORA MUSEUM IS GETTING READY FOR FOUNDER’S DAY WITH A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! A membership to the Elnora Museum will cost you ONLY $10.00 per year. Your yearly donation of $10.00 will go a long way towards helping us reach our goals for 2013. These goals include: • Putting gravel around the museum yard. [This would enable us to display farm equipment, etc.] • Painting the outside of our building. • Putting some money into the general upkeep of our museum building. Please help us to preserve our heritage with your membership and your name will be proudly displayed in our museum as a member. If you would like to see the work we are doing, donate items, or are interested in attending meetings, being on our executive, or helping us in any way please call: Pat Matthews 403-773-3937 Freda Cheek 403-773-3629 Louise Higginbottom 403-773-3570 Karen Richardson 403-773-3745 Please mail your $10.00 membership fee to: Elnora Museum Membership c/o Karen Richardson Box 648 Elnora, Alberta TOM 0Y0 THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR STORIES ALIVE!

Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m.

The Elnora Museum is now closed for the season, but if someone wants to make an appointment to see it, (Museum Tours) please call Pat Matthews at 403-773-3937 or Louise Higginbottom at 403773-3570.

Elnora Garbage Pickup

KIDS BOWL For kids between ages of 3-19. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Thursday Kids Bowling— 4 pm. Recreational program September to April. Costs range between $2 and $6 weekly depending on age. Hillside Lanes, Three Hills. Call Fay at 403-4432003 for any questions and info

Elnora Community Engagement Site at the Elnora School Mondays & Wednesdays. Call Rob Barratt 403-773-3180 Elnora Drop-In Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1st Tuesday 1st Friday 2nd & last Wed. 1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Friday 2nd & 4th Fridays

Shuffle Board & Crokinole 1:30 pm Whist 1:30 pm Cost $2 Carpet Bowling 2:00 pm Call Mary Logan 403-773-3133 for more info. Euchre 1:30 pm Meeting 10:00 am Potluck (resume Sept) noon Cowboy Church 7:00 pm Call Mary Williams at 403-749-2047 Bible Study 7:00 pm Jam sessions Call 403-773-2265 for more info Tea & Visit

Elnora FCSS Contact 403-773-3920 Elnora 4-H Beef Club call Randy Armstrong & Rebecca Cunningham Tuesday morning

Elnora Public Library: Wanda Strandquist, Library Manager Phone: 403-773-3966 Website: http://elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca. Email: [email protected]. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElnoraPublicLibrary Mon & Wed 9:30 to 1:00 pm Thurs & Fri 3:00 to 8:00 pm Membership is $10.00 per year which includes everyone in the household. Services provided: colour copy, fax, laminate, photograph printing. Library has 6 public computers running the latest Windows and

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The Village of Elnora will be celebrating “Founder Days”...100 Years! Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Why are we celebrating Founder Days? The Elnora Village Council proclaimed that Elnora was founding in 1912 when the Grand Truck Railroad was built through the town site of Elnora. The village was not incorporated until 1929, so council decided to celebrate Founder Days. Many citizens of our community were elate with their decision, as we want to honour and celebrate with our peers, who live near and far, and their children and grandchildren. Mark your calendar, as we invite everyone to visit Elnora June 21, 22, & 23. The tentative schedule of events is as follows: June 21, 2013 • Welcome by Mayor Aellen followed by a Jam Session and Dance, and of course lots of visiting. June 22, 2013 • Dignitaries • Pancake Breakfast • Parade • Concession Booth on the grounds 12 - 4 pm • Afternoon Tea • Museum will be open • We have a Time Capsule from 1993 to open and if you are interested in putting something in the new time capsule, to be opened at a much later date, bring your items along. • School will be open for tours and groups may want pictures on the steps • Show and Shine • Roast Beef Supper • A night of four or five local groups to entertain us, which will be enjoyed by all. June 23, 2013 • Pancake Breakfast • Non-denominational Church Service • And all too soon it is time to say goodbye until next time

Trochu & District Friday April 05, 2013 ~ Wednesday May 08, 2013 Better Choices , Better Health: Self Management Education Thursdays 1:00-3:30 @ Trochu Town Office. A self -management workshop for people living with long term health conditions including , but not to : diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, depression, chronic lung disease, chronic pain, obesity, arthritis, MS, etc. You will learn skills needed to manage the day to day challenges of living with a long term health problems. Trochu and District Arboretum Society Annual General Meeting April 23, 2013 at 7pm at the Trochu Municipal Library. Public is Welcome Trochu Valley School • April 22—26 Music Festival Week in Red Deer—grade 6, 7 & 8 bands will attend • Trochu Valley School is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Coffee Party and is extending a BIG THANK YOU to all individuals who have helped our school and students. Tuesday, April 23,

Friday, April 19, 2013

Calling All Bookworms! Submitted by Jillian Metcalfe Free Comic Book Day at the Elnora Public Library is coming up fast! On May 2, over 50 types of comic books will be available for both members and non-members. Comics such as Dragon Ball Z, SpongeBob, Tinker Bell, Grimm, The Worlds Of Aspen, and much much more! Members may take 6 free comics, and non-members may take 3 (but can buy a membership that will extend to their entire family!). Hope to see you there! Spring is now here, and ready to bloom. Here at the Elnora Public Library, gardening books are sprouting in the shelves and are ready for checkout. The Elnora Public Library would love to have a volunteer to read stories to the local children. Our shelves are full of easy books to choose from, and reading time is around 12:00 to 1:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Hours are flexible for you, and the local parents look forward to this opportunity for their children. We would also appreciate volunteers to browse through our shelves to correct any misfiling. Once a week, a filer will look though a section of books to make sure everything is in order. It is easy and relaxing, and the Elnora Public Library would love to have your company. Elnora Public Library Mondays: 9:30am – 1:00pm Wednesdays: 9:30am – 1:00pm Thursdays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm Fridays: 3:00pm – 8:00pm 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Trochu Community Hall. Any Volunteers that have assisted and helped our school, please mark your calendar, call the school at 403-442-3872 or email: [email protected]. Please RSVP by April 16, 2013. • Tro-Val is holding it’s annual Breakfast of Champions April 23rd. Each staff member chooses a student that they feel fits the following criteria and treats them to a delicious breakfast : Demonstrates, in some way, a level of excellence This quality is not recognized by other awards (e.g.: MVP of sports team, Honor Roll, etc) The student has not been chosen previously while attending Tro Val School The chosen students will receive more information prior to the event. • Parent Council Meeting April 29, 2013, 7 pm at Campus 2. • Parent Council Spring Market May 2 at Trochu Community Hall. Contact Darla Gagyi for more information 403-442-2761 • The Elementary Student Council will be hosting a Talent Show May 3rd, 2013—pm, Trochu Community Hall. Parents and family members are invited to come and enjoy some amazing talent from our participating Elementary Students. We would like to have a silent auction so if you would like to donate anything for it we would appreciate it. • Professional Development Day May 10 - no classes • Graduation May 25 Immunizations

2nd & 4th Friday, 10 am-12:30, St. Mary’s Health Centre, Call 403-773-3636

The Town website has several links at: http://www.town.trochu.ab.ca/ AA Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 pm 403-442-2162 Communities In Bloom 1st Monday 7:00 pm @ Library 403-442-3173 Huxley 4H Beef Club 3rd Monday 7:30 pm 403-442-2052 Huxley Community Association 1st Tuesday 7:30 pm 403-442-2678 Huxley United Church Women 2nd Thursday 7:30 pm 403-442-2340 Kneehill KidSport 2nd Tuesday 7:30 pm 403-443-0793 St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm 403-442-3130

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The Chautauqua A27 She also says that her brother “loves music and French-fries, and he naps on a couch.” Ms. Kaye-Stanisky says that her brother is now 61 years old, and that he feels safe in his home in the Michener. She says that “If anyone thinks that Floyd can live in a group home in the ‘community,’ they are sadly mistaken.” She thinks “some residents in Michener may be fine in group homes, but many will end up in Alberta Hospital or in long-term care facilities already stressed past their limits of what any advocate of vulnerable people would consider acceptable care. Floyd will be one of those people.” The building known today as the Michener Centre was built as a priCan you Spot theinDifferences? on page vate girls’ school 1913 by the Answers Presbyterian Synod,A31... but the school moved to Edmonton. In 1918, the Provincial Government purchased the building for the education of young ladies. The facility, in 1923, began to care for mentally handicapped people, with a total of 108 residents. It was called the Provincial Training School. Following World War One, the facility was used for veterans suffering from nervous disorders. By 1983, the Michener Centre was a 66-building complex located on 360 acres of land. It was once separated from Red Deer by open fields and fences, but the City of Red Deer expanded to the Centre.

The Michener Centre

One of the Centre’s more honoured visitors was the very-popular former Governor-General, The Right Honourable Roland Michener, after whom the Centre was named in 1977.

By Graham L. Harle

Mr. Michener was born in Lacombe, but was raised about 7 miles out of Red Deer, thus not far from the Michener Centre.

Have you ever heard of the Michener Centre? It is located in Red Deer, Alberta, and it provides homes and living quarters for individuals who cannot live with their families because of their disabilities.

In January of this year, the Provincial Deputy Minister, Steve MacDonald, went to the Michener Centre and toured the facility and visited four of the homes at the Centre.

I became aware of the Michener Centre when my wife and I moved to Stettler, Alberta in 1995.

On March 11, 2013, an Alberta Government news release said: “The needs and well-being of the people who live at Michener will be” the top concern of the government.

On more than one occasion, I was asked by parents in the Stettler area to help a family move a member of the family to the Michener Centre. On March 18, 2013, the Edmonton Journal carried a story about the Michener Centre by a Dave Cooper, as the Alberta Government has decided to close the Michener Centre. Dave Cooper’s article is about a family who has a member at the Centre. He writes that a “Lisa Kaye-Stanisky is seeking public support to convince the province to reverse its recent decision to close the Michener Centre in Red Deer, currently home to about 125 disabled residents.” Ms. Kaye-Stanisky’s brother, Floyd, has been a resident at the Michener Centre for 56 years – he was diagnosed as being severely mentally defective when he was five years old. Lisa Kaye-Stanisky apparently did not know she had a brother until she was in her early twenties, as her father did not talk about her brother. She finally met her brother when she was in her thirties, and he was straitjacketed and he wore a helmet. Her brother is not verbal; he is blind, mostly deaf, and he suffers from a myriad of health problems. He was weaned off his straitjacket “thanks to many dedicated staff at the Michener.”

As “today, tens of thousands of Albertans with developmental disabilities grow up at home, are included in schools, participate in community recreation, enjoy friendships, and move into adulthood,” the closure of the Michener is inevitable. Obviously, parents of children who are in the Michener Centre today are concerned.

When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other. – Eric Hoffer

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What’s In A Name? by Brenda Barritt

Friday, April 19, 2013

Camp Promotes Entrepreneurial Spirit in Youth!

Last year Vance decided that we couldn't name any of our animals that we would be butchering. Any mothers and fathers could be named, but if someone was going to be eating the animal in the near future – if they were given a name, it had to be obvious as to what the animal's purpose was: Mr. Steak, Ham-let, etc. He was worried that potential customers wouldn't be comfortable with knowing their dinner had a name.

The Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (AYEC) will be celebrating 17 years of youth entrepreneurial spirit in Southern Alberta in 2013. Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 AYEC and if you are a youth aged 13-15 and have an interest in business then this is the perfect camp for you! Youth will compete in an essay competition, which will allow them to attend the camp for FREE, thanks to the generous support of the camps community sponsors. Sixty youth from South and Central Alberta will attend the camp running August 18th to the 24th, being held once again at Eagles Nest Ranch in Cypress Hills, Alberta.

Then we came to this year, and realized that we needed to improve our system of tagging and tracking our cattle. Our herd consists of cows we bought from Vance's father and a small herd bought from a fellow near Edmonton. Then our calves last year were tagged with some leftover tags so some of the numbers make sense in terms of lineage – and some, not so much. In addition, I am not one for remembering numbers. I am good at math, but holding numbers in my brain longer than I need them has never been my strength. I need a pen and paper, or a computer. Which brought us back to the idea of giving our animals, especially the cows, names.

This one week entrepreneurial-based camp combines the education of business training with a summer camp atmosphere. Campers hear from guest speakers and participate in workshops to learn the components of a business plan such as marketing, advertising, cash flow and record keeping. Youth are put into business teams where they plan a business idea, meet with suppliers and bankers, build a product or a service and on the final day of camp these youthful business ventures are open for business. Campers pay back their business loans and split their profits amongst their business team.

Names seem easier to remember, they indicate male or female by looking at the tag, and we can use the lettering system that is 'standard' – just starting each name from this year with that letter.

It’s not only about numbers and business plans though. These youth get to participate in a variety of summer camp experiences and recreational activities. Zipline, horseback riding, wall climbing, mountain biking and swimming are just a few examples of activities the youth get involved in.

Which had us rethinking last year's rule. We invite our customers out to the farm in order to see what we are doing, how we raised the animals, and to feel that their purchase is an investment in us. What we have realized is that our customers come to us because they trust the way we raise our animals and thus, their food. We aren't making them pets or forgetting that they aren't human. We never forget the reason we raise them is to produce nourishing food for our community while also building a healthy ecosystem on our land. Yet, using names for our animals acknowledges that they are living beings to be respected and treated well. With 'A' being the letter most farmers will use to mark calves born in 2013, we have now welcomed Alla, Anna, Aly, and Abe to the herd. Luckily we also have a small herd, however when we get to letters like E and K, we may need to run a contest in the newspaper or among our customers to get some help. ______________________________________________________

Youth that are interested in more information or applying to the camp can contact Community Futures East Parkland at 403-788-2212. Also, youth are encouraged to visit the website at www.ayec.ca and the Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp Facebook page! Application forms can be picked up from our Office in Mirror or from the website. Application Deadline is June 1 but you are encouraged to apply early, so pick up yours today! The Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp is made possible by the generous donations of, Alberta Human Services, the Alberta Lottery Fund and partnering Community Futures offices in South and Central Alberta.

"Dogs Welcome" Author Unknown A man wrote a letter to a small hotel he planned to visit on his vacation. He wrote: "I would very much like to bring my dog with me. He is well-groomed and very well behaved. Would you be willing to permit me to keep him in my room with me at night?" An immediate reply came from the hotel owner, who wrote: Sir: "I've been operating this hotel for many years. In all that time, I've never had a dog steal towels, bedclothes, silverware, or pictures off the walls. I've never had to evict a dog in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly. And I've never had a dog run out on a hotel bill. Yes, indeed, your dog is welcome at my hotel. And, if your dog will vouch for you, you're welcome to stay here, too."

It really doesn’t matter which way the wind blows or what direction the current is moving. What matters is how the sails or rudder are responding. – Brian Klemmer

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BLAINE CALKINS M.P., WETASKIWIN Blaine Calkins welcomes the new First Nations Financial Transparency Act Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, is more than encouraged with the passing of The First Nations Financial Transparency Act which received Royal Assent on March 27, 2013. “Our government has responded to First Nations communities.” said MP Calkins. “These new measures will help deliver a more effective and accountable leadership for our First Nations communities.” The Government of Canada believes First Nations, as do all Canadians, deserve accountability and transparency from their elected officials. Currently, First Nations governments operating under the Indian Act are the only level of government in Canada that are not obligated to make basic financial information public. This Act will ensure that community members have the access they need to the basic financial information such as audited financial statements, and the salaries and expenses of chief and council. In addition to passing the First Nations Financial Transparency Act we are providing $241 Million to help First Nations youth in Alberta and across Canada access the skills and training they need to participate in the large economic projects, like those found in the resource sector. Additionally, we are providing $10 million to grant scholarships and bursaries through Indspire to help First Nations and Inuit students in Alberta and across Canada attend Post Secondary institution. Our Government remains focused on our four priorities, as outlined by the Prime Minister that Canadians care most about: their families, the safety of our streets and communities, their pride in being a citizen of this country and their personal financial security. Please contact my Constituency office if you have any questions or concerns on any federally related matters, postage free, at: Bay #6A, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7; 403-783-5530; 1-800-665-0865 or www.blainecalkinsmp.ca or twitter at www.twitter.com/blainecalkinsmp

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The Furniture Dealer Author Unknown Panko, a furniture dealer from Alberta, decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to the big furniture show that was being held in Paris that year. At the show he selected a line that he thought would sell well back home. To celebrate, he decided to visit a bar and have a taste of French wine. The small place was quite crowded, and the other chair at his table was the only vacant seat in the house. Before long, a very beautiful Parisian woman came to his table; asked him something in French (which Panko couldn't understand) and then sat down. He tried to speak to her in English, but she did not speak his language. After a couple of minutes of trying to communicate with her, he took a napkin and drew a picture of a wine glass and showed it to her. She nodded, so he ordered a glass of wine for her too. After sitting together at the table for a while, he took another napkin, and drew a picture of a plate with food on it, and she nodded. They left the bar and found a quiet cafe that featured a small group playing romantic music. During dinner, he took another napkin and drew a picture of a couple dancing. She nodded, and they got up to dance. They danced until the cafe closed and the band was packing up. Before leaving the cafe, the young lady took a napkin and drew a picture of a four-poster bed. To this day, Panko has no idea how she figured out he was in the furniture business.

Spirit Speaks by Rosie, White Elk Medicine Woman Do you have a question or a concern in your life that you’d like to ask? Do you have a spiritual question that has been nagging you? Email your questions directly to Rosie at [email protected], subject: Spirit Speaks. The answers will be published in the Chautauqua.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Rod Fox MLA

Kerry Towle MLA

Lacombe Ponoka

Innisfail Sylvan Lake

Spring is Here!! With the Easter season past and springtime looming, I thought it is a perfect time to share a positive political story with you! Don’t laugh - there is such a thing from time to time. My Wildrose colleagues and I were able to share details on a principled decision that we made a while back and I am thrilled to be part of it. Not long after the election, the PC dominated legislative committee voted to increase MLA pay by 8%. Yes, in an era when we’re asking everyone else to hold the line or take rollbacks, they voted themselves a raise! Well, we didn’t approve and didn’t vote to support it. In fact, we feel so strongly about this sending a wrong message to Albertans, we decided to do something about it. We have created the Wiildrose Caucus Foundation so we can give this money to charity. Every one of the 17 Wildrose MLA’s is donating the PC mandated pay hike to the foundation. I am proud to be part of a team that is putting our money where our mouth is. It’s too easy in politics to criticize and demand leadership while not showing it yourself. Our leader, Danielle Smith, summed it up like this: “Our caucus was united in our opposition to the MLA pay hike the PC’s brought in and we are united in deciding to do something about it. I am proud of every single Wildrose MLA for stepping and doing the right thing and I look forward to being able to help out hard working charities that do invaluable work for our communities.” It sure felt good to present that first cheque to a much deserved charity. We wrote our first cheque, in the amount of $25,000 to The Little Warriors Foundation. This charity directly supports children who have been victims of sexual abuse. The donation will go toward the creation of the Be Brave Ranch, a first of its kind long treatment facility for kids who have been sexually abused in Canada. Our hope is, that by donating the pay hike to charity, we can help those that make a difference in society, make more of a difference. It’s also our hope that MLA’s from all parties will follow our lead. Look for more positive announcements throughout the year from the Wildrose Caucus Foundation. As we move into spring....and here’s hoping we are now in for a nice long stretch of warm weather, I hope the rebirth of nature that happens each spring will bring about good things for all my constituents. To contact me at any time, please feel free to email: [email protected] or write #101 4892 46 Street, Lacombe,AB T4L 2B4 or phone 403 782 7725.

If you have enough faith in your own beliefs, you’ll find that it’s impossible to be offended by the beliefs and conduct of others. – Wayne Dyer

If you have any question or concerns please contact my office at: Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency Office #18 4804 42 Ave Innisfail, AB T4G 1T4 Ph: 403-227-1500 Fax: 403-227-5350 Email: [email protected]

High Blood Pressure… Are You At Risk? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the artery walls as it moves to other parts of your body. It is normal for your blood pressure to get higher due to things like stress and activity; however, if your blood pressure stays high, you can have a condition called hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer,” as you may go for many years without any symptoms. Most people don’t even know they have high blood pressure until they have their blood pressure checked by their health-care provider during a routine visit. When left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Your blood pressure reading consists of two numbers: • Systolic (top number) – measures how hard the blood is pushed out of your heart when the heart is pumping • Diastolic (bottom number) – measures how hard the blood pushed out when your heart is relaxed and filling with blood You may hear someone refer to a blood pressure of 120 over 80 as the ideal blood pressure. This means the systolic pressure is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80. High blood pressure is considered 140/90 or higher. This means your heart is working much harder to force blood to other parts of your body. Who is at risk? High blood pressure tends to affect adults more than children. It is more common in men; however, women are more at risk of developing high blood pressure after menopause. What causes high blood pressure? In most cases, it is difficult to identify the exact cause of hypertension. There are several risk factors that may contribute to developing high blood pressure such as being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, physical inactivity, family history, smoking, and consuming too much salt in your diet. How can you prevent it? Reducing the risk factors will help prevent high blood pressure. It is also important to have a yearly physical examination with your healthcare provider to monitor your blood pressure and identify concerns early. For more information about high blood pressure, or for available programs and services, contact Health Link Alberta where nurses are available 24-7 to provide health advice and information. Call 1-866-408LINK (5465) or 780-408-LINK (Edmonton area) or 403-943-LINK (Calgary area) or visit www.albertahealthservices.ca. For more information on high blood pressure visit https:// myhealth.alberta.ca/health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwId=hw62787.

Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

Friday, April 19, 2013

One Simple Act Small Green Changes for a Smaller Footprint

The Chautauqua A31

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

onesimpleact.alberta.ca www.facebook.com/onesimpleactalberta

Any path is only a path, and there is no affront to oneself or to others, in dropping it if that is what your heart tells you. – Carlos Castaneda

Answers to Spot the Difference.

Courtesy of Cathy Perry

Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

A32 The Chautauqua

Friday, April 5, 2013

Mirror Lumber & Farm Supply

SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE

is starting to stock livestock and horse supplies.

WALKOUT BUNGALOW 3BD/2BTH with wrap around deck on 6.5 Acres Great for Business or Horses $315,000 MLSca322692

We have teamed up with Masterfeeds and Canadian Agri-Blend to provide minerals, supplements, agri-blocks and feed for sheep, goats, cattle, poultry, horses and other species. Come in and talk to Dean for all your livestock and pet needs.

BUFFALO LAKE ACREAGE with a good well, services, shop and old trailer $99,000 MLSca0003282

Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm call Dean at 403 788-2424 if you have any requests

Wayne Sommers

403-347-0751

BUNGALOW with 1BD/1BTH near Lakes $49,500 MLSca0003130 HILLSIDE 6.2 ACRES with power (Next to previous Cottage) $117,000 MLSca0003669 LACOMBE HERITAGE HOME 3BD/2BTH $198,000 MLSca0001869 NICE BI-LEVEL 4BD/2BTH c/w MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE with Separate Entrance and Double Garage $270,000 VEHICLES FOR SALE

Elnora Motors (2005) Ltd. Elnora, Alberta PH: 403-773-3622 FAX: 403-773-2236 elnoramotors.ca

IN MEMORIAM

LOVINGLY REMEMBERED, Karon Elsie Lakeman (nee Hiron) Born: May 7, 1942 Passed: April 9, 2008 5 years has come and gone since we had to say goodbye. Although some questions still remain, we have to all try, to understand the reasons and stop asking ourselves, why? God saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be. He took your hand and whispered, "Karon, will you come with me?" Even though we all grieve, we know you are now free of all the pain and suffering and not question, why me? We all remember the love, the laughter and the play, All the words we left unsaid must now stay that way. Your parting has left us such a void, we will try to fill with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...... Ah yes, these things we surely do miss. Your time with us surely seemed too brief We'll try not to waste ours with undue grief. We can burden ourselves with tears of sorrow or...... enjoy the sunshine of tomorrow. We sure do miss you and will always love you. Your family: husband Gary, Brenda & Randy, Garth & Lori, Jolene & Shaelee, Loretta, Travis & Blair, Jeanna & Martin, & Cody. & the two "greats" you didn't get to meet.......Shelby & Emily

2011 GMC 1/2 Ton 4X4, C/Cab, 47,000 km $26,900 2009 Chev Malibu LT 51,000 km, $11,500 2009 Chev Equinox AWD 78,996 km $19,500 2008 Pontiac Montana SV6 43,000 km $10,550 2008 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 6.0L 113,000 km $16,500 2008 GMC Acadia FWD 160,000 km $14,500 2008 GMC 1/2 Ton C/Cab, 4X4, 129,000 km $19,250 2008 Pontiac G-5 4-door A/T C/C $8,900 FOR SALE

Greetings Friends and Patrons. I will be at the Ponoka Farmers’ Market Saturday, April 20, 11 am - 4 pm with honey and jams. Cecelia - Stirling Honey Farm. 403-784-2170. COMING EVENTS

Please join us for the Bridal Shower in honor of our bride to be, Laurie Wilton. Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11am-2pm at the Lions Den Hall in Alix. Everyone Welcome!

The families of Marlene Sawyer would love to thank all the people who came to honour her memory at the tea. Also, a huge thank you to the Sargent ladies for the awesome lunch and great serving.

Freehold Owners Association (FHOA) Annual General Meeting & Seminar on Sat, April 27, 2013 at Crossroads Church (32nd St. & Hwy 2), Red Deer. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Member: $20 per person or couple; Non-Member: $30 per or couple. One Year or Three Year Memberships available. Lunch $12 per person. For more information call FHOA at (403) 245-4438, email [email protected], visit FHOA’s website at www.fhoa.ca or call Else Pedersen (403) 783-3433.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SERVICES

Pauline McDonald celebrated her 99th birthday in good health on April 6, 2013 at a special supper in Red Deer with about 30 family and friends. Pauline is currently residing at Westpark Lodge in Red Deer.

Alix Delivery Service: In town or out of town. Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Red Deer, and points in between. 403-307-5905 or 403-747-2555.

CARDS OF THANKS

PJ's Plantation

Quality Plants at Affordable Prices SE corner of Highway 12 & Range Road 240, Tees

403-348-9803 Spring Hours: May 1-June 30 Daily 9-6, Fridays 9-8 Bedding Plants, Hanging baskets, Trees/shrubs, Perennials, and More!

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. – Goethe

RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE 5207 - 50 Ave Mirror 403-788-3747 Store Hours: Monday - Thursday: Noon - 8 pm Friday - Saturday: Noon - 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 6 pm Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu