Chautauqua Friday, April 3, 2009

Sharing traditional values with today’s communities

2009 Vol. 8, No. 7

HAPPY EASTER!

Andrew Whitehouse and Matt Lyshinsky were the winners of the 2-person bonspiel held in Bashaw to raise funds for Diabetes. photo courtesy of Jan Wells Gail McNair (above left), representing the Alix Village Shoppe, presents a cheque for $100 to Heather Beamish of Mirror Library. The Village Shoppe appreciates your continued support as it allows them to give back to community groups. The Tues Wed Thurs

Mirror Library is open 9:30-12:30 7:00-9:00 pm 1:00-5:00 pm

The Beaumont Drama Society (right) presents the play “My Emperor’s New Clothes” the at Elnora Ag. Society Dinner Theatre. More on page B6… photo courtesy of Pat Buckland

Connecting the Communities of Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Elnora, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER Every single one of us - assuming we are alive - has been breathing literally from our very first moments following our births. It is something we do automatically without a lot of conscious thought. So you would think we would be pretty proficient after our many years of experience. Apparently that is not so. Too many of us breathe shallowly, rapidly, or hold our breath. These bad breathing habits affect our health and stress levels, and thus, every part of our lives. To breathe properly, we should be breathing slowly with a full inhale, with expansion of both the chest and abdomen, followed by a full exhale, which lasts longer than the inhale. A slight pause should occur between the exhale and inhale. As the first air to reach your lungs, even with proper breathing, is what is left in your airways, when you breathe shallowly and/or rapidly, you are creating a buildup of carbon dioxide in your bloodstream as very little new fresh air (oxygen) is taken in. This buildup leads to all sorts of complications in the body, as well as making you feel stressed and unable to handle anything. Take a moment and notice your breathing. Can you even tell that you are breathing? Slow it down if necessary...deepen the breaths...relax. Slowly now...inhale...exhale...repeat. "If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly." - Andrew Weil, M.D.

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Letter to the Editor When I pick up a copy of the Chautauqua, it's usually to catch up on local news, or a photo has caught my attention. Often I'm looking for something that I am anticipating. I've been impressed by the scope of the paper and the number of quality local sources you rely upon. However, on more that one occasion I have wondered why you print internet or other FOAF (Friend of a Friend) stories, jokes or items attributed to "author unknown," some which I consider in poor taste. This week on page B6 I found an offensive and racist joke that you must take full responsibility for publishing. I am neither Somali, nor any other African, nor Mexican, nor Vietnamese, nor from the Middle East. But I am, like every other Canadian, an immigrant who came for religious, political or economic reasons to a country whose policy of acceptance has made it home to millions of hard working citizens. The implication of the piece was that idle immigrants are supported by hard working Canadians, which in my experience is utterly false, and the irony of publishing this material on the day before International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, is too great to go without notice or comment. It is profoundly hypocritical to foster attitudes that continue to promote racial stereotyping. In my thirty-three year teaching career, I encountered many racial and cultural groups and always taught my students tolerance and understanding, and above all respect.

COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY Source Unknown

I expect nothing less in a newspaper, any newspaper. Sincerely, Richard Brooks

ENVIRONMENTAL ALMANAC By Bud Bargholz Alix Weather for March to the 26th The high temperature for the month was +12.0 on the 19th. The low was –38.5 on the 10th. Precipitation totaled 27 cm or 10.6 inches. March has been a cold month. Except for a few days it has been well below normal. Last year March was warm and the snow went early and we had lots of water everywhere. Beatrice Bartko phoned me on March 16th and said she saw a gopher on the overpass. On March 26th, we have some running around on the snow near our yard. The Canada Geese have been back for a while now. It is kind of sad to see them standing around on the frozen sloughs and lakes waiting for some water to show up. I do not know what they eat when the fields are under snow and the weather is really cold. They are one tough bird.

In Florida, an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians, Jews and observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days. The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, "Case dismissed!" The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays." The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant." The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists." The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fool's Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."

On March 14th we saw about 40 deer in two different herds, one near Red Deer and another herd just south of Alix. Deer yard up for the winter and then spread out when spring comes. One day at Brownfield we counted over 150 deer near Lorrain. They were breaking up from where they had yarded up in the Battle River valley an a 1/4 section was just about covered with them. It was a beautiful sight, but rare to see so many. __________________________ Number of times men are struck by lightning compared to women: 5.

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

Librarian: Beth Richardson

LIBRARY HOURS TUES: 9:30 - 4:30 pm WED: 3:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm THURS: 10:30 - 4:30 pm SAT: 10:00 – 2:00 pm

Free Library Card Monthly Draw Next draw will be April 30. Sponsored by the Village of Alix Lois Hole Grant. SuperNet and High Speed Internet We have three public access computers which can be used free of charge. LIBRARY CARD $5 - individual and $10 family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province.

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Haunted Lakes Golf Course Memberships available @ last year's prices: family 730, adult 360, 16/17yrs 150, junior 90 Call now to guarantee prices. Linda 742-6820 or Norma 747-2926

The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by making a legacy donation to the library. Contact the library for more info. REMINDER Anyone with a library card from Alix Public Library 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. Board Members Wanted - We are looking for individuals interested in sitting on the Library Board. Saturday Volunteers Wanted - We are looking for individuals (preferably over 18) interested in volunteering for 4 hours on Saturdays during the month. If interested please come by the library and talk to Beth. BOOK SALE ongoing all year long. Come browse through the selection. 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). WHAT’S NEW To keep up to date and find out what’s new at the library, go to http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca and click on “What’s New.”

ALIX HOME HARDWARE Introducing Shad-o-matic Blinds

SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers

Made to measure, 10 day delivery Faux wood, Wood, Aluminum

New from Holeys Critters Crawlers

*Shoe/socks (0-18 mos.) Coastal Boots *Easy on/off *Children/Adults Dreamerz *Ladies’ open toe sandal In addition to Critters Clogs Explorers/Getaways/Drifters

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Decorating to Renovating WED. PRAYER MEETING 4:00 P.M. TUES. 3:30 - 5:00 P.M. KIDS’ CLUB

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Present:

c) Communities In Bloom

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers.

Resolution #79/09:

Mayor Curt Peterson, Councillors Gordon Christensen, Rob Fehr, Cathy Perry and Jason Helfrich.

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council table this item until the next regular meeting of Council. CARRIED

Unfinished Business:

a) Business License Bylaw

Resolution #80/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that Administration prepare a draft Business License Bylaw. CARRIED

New Business:

a) Servus Credit Union – Banking Proposal

Resolution #81/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council table this item unit the April 1, 2009 Council meeting. CARRIED

Also Present:

Lyle Wack, Chief Administrative Officer and Recording Secretary.

Call to Order:

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

Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda:

b) Edmonton and Area Jetski Club – Event Request Resolution #70/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the agenda be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Resolution #82/09:

Mr. Ted Iverson form Century 21 Global Real Estate Incorporated entered the meeting at 7:05 P.M. In Camera:

a) Land Offer to Purchase

Resolution #71/09:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council go “In Camera at 7:05 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #72/09:

Resolution #73/09:

c) Beatrice Bartko – Garbage Collection Resolution #83/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council come “Out of Camera” at 7:20 P.M. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the offer to purchase Lots 13 & 14, Block 2, Plan RN30 in the sum of $30,000.00 plus G.S.T. from Western Financial Group. CARRIED

a) Accounts Payable – March 13, 2009

Resolution #74/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Accounts Payable for March 13, 2009, cheques numbered 20090182 to 20090210 in the amount of $16,878.66 be accepted as information. CARRIED

Resolution #84/09:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council schedule final budget deliberations for Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. CARRIED

Committee Reports:

a) Mayor Peterson - Mayor’s Caucus - Brownlee Fryett – Ahead Together Forum b) Deputy Mayor Christensen - Lacombe Foundation c) Councillor Helfrich – None d) Councillor Perry – None e) Councillor Fehr - None

Resolution #85/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Committee Reports be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Correspondence:

a) Lacombe County Protective Services b) Alberta Urban Municipalities Association - Municipal Sustainability Initiative - Annual Golf Tournament - Presidents Summit on Local Governance c) Travel Alberta – Workshop Dates d) Parkland Regional Library

b) Bank Reconciliation and Financial Report Resolution #75/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Village of Alix Council accept for information the Bank Reconciliation and Financial Report for the period ending January 31, 2009. CARRIED

Minutes:

a) Regular Meeting – March 4, 2009

Resolution #76/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising From the Minutes: a) Lionel Shewchuk, Landscaping Resolution #77/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council table this item until further information is received. CARRIED b) Klipper Racing

Resolution #78/09:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council table this item until the next regular meeting of Council. CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council deny the request from Mrs. Bartko regarding garbage collection. CARRIED d) Final Budget Deliberation

Mr. Iverson retired from the meeting at 7:21 P.M. Financial:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Village of Alix Council accept the request to hold an event at the Alix Lake Recreation Area from the Edmonton and Area Jetski Club and make them aware that Village Council is developing a policy for the holding of special events in Alix. CARRIED

Councillor Perry will represent the Village of Alix at the Parkland Regional Library consultation session held in the Galahad Public Library on April 3, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. e) Federation of Canadian Municipalities f) University of Calgary g) Alberta Health Services Board Mayor Peterson will represent the Village of Alix at the Alberta Health Services Board Dinner in Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. h) Williams Engineering

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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School Fine Arts Gala is Back! Mark your calendars! The Alix-MAC Band Society is again hosting our ever successful Fine Arts Gala on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Our very own Beginner, Junior and Senior Concert Bands and students art work will be showcased that evening. As well, we have invited Flat Iron Jazz to come and perform for us and with the Junior and Senior Concert Bands. What a wonderful opportunity for our band students to share their gift of music. Only 170 advance tickets are being sold for $5.00 per person and can be purchased from band students or at the school office. Dessert dainties and refreshments will be provided as well. Come out and support fine arts in your school! The Band Society is also looking at a spring fundraiser this year. We have decided to go with Nossack Meats; just in time for the barbeque season. A memo and price list will be going out in April and we will begin selling in May. Thank you for encouraging music and art in our school! Mrs. JoAnne Henry - Band Director Career Update A reminder to all grade 12 students to continue checking the scholarship website set up for your convenience. As well, I would like to encourage parents and students to attend the Career/Trade Expo taking place at the Westerner Park, Red Deer on Wednesday, May 6 from 1 pm - 8 pm. The admission and parking is free and it is a good opportunity for students to discover careers across vaious industry sectors. This year's event will feature over 100 career practitioners from Health Care, Banking & Commerce, Real Estate, Government, Oil & Gas Industry, Policing & Emergency Services, Trades, Education, Post Secondary Institutions, and many more! Please contact Mrs. Henry at the school if your child is interested and a field trip may be the way to go if enough are wanting to attend.

of making music using more than thirty different drums from many nations. Drumocracy, an international drumming group with the goal of promoting world drumming rhythms through hands on learning, visited our school for the entire day, thrilling and inspiring students and staff. This opportunity was provided though the partnership of FCSS and the Family School Liaison Program, and was part of the diversity awareness promotion for the month of March. Students also created beautiful posters with the theme of racial inclusion for The International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21). The posters were created for a contest co-sponsored by The Lion’s Club, Neighborhood Network, FCSS and the Family School Liaison Program. The posters are on display throughout the school and will be displayed at the Wolf Creek School Board Office in Ponoka during June, July and August. If you are in the school remember to have a look at the wonderful posters.

The Olds College is hosting a Young Farm Workers Safety Training Workshop on Friday, May 1. More information is available at the school. Mrs. JoAnne Henry - Career Consultant Family School Liaison News On Wednesday, March 18, students from kindergarten through grade nine enjoyed the exceptional educational opportunity of interactive rhythm, learning to appreciate diverse cultures and experiencing the joy i) Wolf Creek Public Schools Resolution #86/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the correspondence items (a) through (i) be accepted for information. CARRIED

Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #87/09:

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

Adjournment: Resolution #88/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 8:45 P.M. CARRIED

Girls in grades two through six have been busy in the noon hour girl power group. This month each girl tie-dyed a tee shirt, with eye popping colors and patterns. Girl power will finish in May when the girls will create a hand made gift for Mom or Grandma. The P.A.R.T.Y. program, a nationally recognized youth education program designed to help youth evaluate risks and make informed choices, was presented to grade nine students on March 17. P.A.R.T.Y. is presented by the David Thompson Regional Health Authority. The BLAST Leadership Team wrapped up for the season with an anti-

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Friday, April 3, 2009 smoking contest for grades four through six. “Shoot the Chew” involved a presentation by AADAC followed by a quiz. Each correct answer on the quiz earned the students a chance to shoot a tobacco tin into a garbage can, thereby ‘putting tobacco in its place.’ The grade four class won the contest with 31 goals, and will enjoy a pizza and movie party for their victory. Thanks to all students for participating, and thank you to social work practicum student Candice Wilton for organizing the contest. The Buddy Group students are planning exciting activities as well, with the grades one through three getting ready for an Easter party, while grade five and six students will be going bowling and out for pizza in Stettler. Coming events Tuesday, April 7: Dad and son night for boys in grades four through six. We will be playing games in the gym, enjoying a pizza supper and then building bluebird houses. Space is limited to eight dad/son pairs, so register soon at 403-747-2416 or 403-747-2778! The cost is $10.00 per pair. Facilitators will be Richard and Connie Brooks. Parent Presentation on Youth Wellness Troy is a nationally known speaker on youth wellness, speaking with passion while engaging and inspiring audiences everywhere. Troy will talk to parents about teaching positive lifestyle and role model choices to the children in our lives. He talks to parents and educators about how we can help our youth through the constant difficult decisions they face on the path to adulthood. April 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre Thursday, April 9 Students in grades 7 – 11 will be attending the following presentation in Stettler. This presentation and transportation have been made possible by a generous grant from Highway 12 Communities for Drug Prevention. “Resiliency: Where is the Love?” This presentation identifies youth wellness issues such as divorce, bullying, addictions, abuse issues and self-esteem. The powerful program looks at the impact these factors have on personal wellness and how survivors of these factors can empower themselves to break these cycles to lead healthier, harmonious lives. Monday, April 20: Mom and daughter scrapbook evening for girls in grades four through seven. Each pair will create up to three scrapbook pages, learn new techniques and shortcuts and receive a quality scrapbook to take home. Space is limited to six pairs and the cost is $10.00 per pair. Facilitator is Connie Brooks. Call Connie at 403-747-2778 or 403-747-2416 to register. Dates to Remember: Apr. 10 Apr. 13 Apr. 17 Apr. 22 & 23

Good Friday Easter Monday Jr. & Sr. High Report cards Parent Teacher Interviews (Jr. & Sr. High)

Parent Link Alix News Submitted by Ramona Gartner Mom and Tot Fitness This fitness program is tailored to Mom and tots 0 - 6 years. It runs Tuesdays from 10am to 11am at the Alix Community Hall. Please feel free to drop by and check it out! There is no fee! Sponsored by Parent Link. Instructor is Nadine Lamb. or call Ramona 403-747-2154 Wednesday's regular Time for Tots Mom and Tots at the Hall every Wednesday morning from 10noon. This is open to any caregivers/ parents with little ones that they would like to bring out to enjoy a fun morning.

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BLAINE CALKINS M.P., WETASKIWIN Economy April 1st marks the beginning of the federal Government’s fiscal year. Now that the Liberal-dominated Senate finally saw fit to pass the budget and the Estimates for the upcoming fiscal year have been approved, we can proceed with providing Canadians with the help they need. With the focus on the global economic crisis, there are lots of opinions on complicated monetary policy which don’t seem far removed from our everyday lives. We hear about Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We’re told about the bank rate and consumer lending rates going up and down. There seems to be no end to the number of experts who weigh in on the state of our economy and the financial woes facing countries all over the world. Recently, the experts at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report on how Canada is dealing with our economic downturn. As difficult as things are for us, the IMF reports that Canada is in a stronger position than many of our international allies. The report said, “Canada is better placed than many countries to weather the global financial turbulence and worldwide recession.” This is because our Conservative government took early action to strengthen and safeguard Canada’s economy. We paid down our debt in good times so there would be more room to carry on in tougher times. We lowered taxes across the board so that families could have more of their own money to spend and to help make Canadian companies more competitive. And, we strengthened the banks and financial system to ensure that they could deal with the pressure building outside of Canada. Then in January, after consultations with the provinces, business leaders, the opposition parties and Canadians, we introduced Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The IMF report praised both the size and the speed with which the Plan was developed and said that it will strengthen and stimulate Canada’s economy. Canada’s Economic Action Plan will help to take Canada through this global economic crisis, while paving the way for a more competitive future. It enhances protection for workers and families. It cuts taxes to stimulate spending. Our plan also invests billions in new roads, bridges, sewers and other infrastructure projects that will create jobs and strengthen local economies in communities like ours. While Canadians want to see us taking action on the economy, they want to be sure that it will be done in an accountable and transparent manner. Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty recently launched a new comprehensive website (www.ActionPlan.gc.ca) that will allow Canadians to hold governments and public officials accountable for action on the economy. The website has: • details of Canada’s Economic Action Plan • links to specifics of initiatives and projects as they are announced • an explanation of the roots of the global financial crisis and Canada’s relative performance. Our action plan is on track and with the start of the 2009-10 fiscal year upon us, we are moving forward on our longer-term plans for the economy. Please contact my Constituency office for assistance or for information on federally related matters, postage free at: #6, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7, tel: (403) 783-5530; toll free: 1-800-665-0865 or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp.ca

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VILLAGE OF CLIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive, Province of Alberta, held on March 23, 2009 in the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present:

Mayor Gillard, Councillors Gray, Henry, LesStrange, Steringa and CAO Karen Kane

Also Present:

Ferne Gudnason, Lionel MacPherson, and Joanne Arifin

Meeting to Order:

Mayor Gillard brought the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Agenda:

Additions: Deletions:

RC-09-071:

RC-09-78:

Moved by Councillor Les Strange that the Village of Clive pay $500.00 towards the Clive Public Library’s insurance. -CARRIED-

Roosters Roadhouse:

Three letters were received regarding Roosters Roadhouse.

RC-09-79:

Moved by Mayor Gillard to accept the letters from Mr. R. Brouwer and Mrs. B Krochak which address the many good attributes the new business known as “Roosters” brings to our Village, and the letter from Mr. and Mrs. K. Cameron addressing noise complaints re “Roosters” be accepted for information. -CARRIED-

Recess the Meeting:

Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

10A. In Camera - Land None

Moved by Councillor Henry to approve the agenda as amended. -CARRIED-

Withdrew from Meeting: Meeting Resumed:

Minutes: RC-09-072:

Moved by Councillor Steringa to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2009 Regular Council Meeting. -CARRIED-

Public Works Report: RC-09-074:

Moved by Councillor Les Strange to accept the CAO's report for information. -CARRIEDRC-09-081: Moved by Councillor Steringa to accept the Public Works report for information. -CARRIEDBoard Reports:

Business Arising:

None

Old Business: Rezoning of Property:

A letter was read from the owner of Lots 5 amd 6 and the west of half of lots 3 and 4, Block 4 Plan RN48 stating her wishes regarding rezoning the above property.

RC-09-75:

Moved by Councillor Les Strange to accept the letter for information.

Bylaw #488-09 Rezoning of Main Street:

Discussion ensued and Mayor Gillard explained the rationale for the rezoning of the above property along with the other properties on 50th Street south of the CPR Railroad tracks.

RC-09-76:

Public Library:

RC-09-77:

Public Library:

Correspondence: RC-09-082:

Moved by Councillor Henry to table Bylaw #488-09 until the next meeting. -CARRIEDWithdrew from Meeting:

New Business: A letter was read from Clive Public Library requesting better lighting outside on the steps and a concern regarding ice on the steps. Moved by Councillor Henry to reply to the Clive library letter requesting additional information on the lighting and that concerns regarding safety of the sidewalk was received for information and that the situation will be monitored. -CARRIEDA letter was read from the Clive Public Library requesting that the Village of Clive pay $500.00 towards their insurance premium.

Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

Financial: RC-09-080:

CAO Report: RC-09-073:

Lionel MacPherson and Joanne Arafin withdrew from the meeting.

In-Camera: RC09-083:

RC09-084:

Adjournment: RC-09-085:

1. Accounts Payable: Moved by Councillor LesStrange to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $47,983.96 cheques number 8936 through 8970 inclusive excepting there out 8952. -CARRIED2. Bank Statement: Moved by Councillor Steringa to approve the February 2009 Bank Statement. -CARRIEDCouncillors attended and reported on the following meetings: * Councillor Henry: - Environmental Committee meeting *Councillor Steringa - none * Councillor LesStrange - Environmental Committee meeting and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Seminar * Mayor Gillard - Mayors Meeting and FCSS Outreach meeting * Councilor Gray - Environmental Committee meeting Moved by Councillor LesStrange that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIEDFerne Gudnason withdrew from the meeting. Moved by Councillor Henry to go In-Camera to discuss Land. -CARRIEDMoved by Councillor Henry to revert to an open meeting. -CARRIEDMoved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.

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EVENTS IN TEES ROAST BEEF SUPPER Tees Community Hall, Saturday, April 4, 4:30 to 7:30. 8 to 80... $8.00, over & under $5.00. Sponsored by Tees Ag. Society. SILENT DESERT AUCTION sponsored by 1st Palbry Creek Scouts & Clive Multi 4 H. Come create with the Parlby Creek Brushkateers No experience necessary - any medium. Mondays 1 - 4 pm at the Tees Hall Annex. Instructor: Donna Marie Orr. Info: Irene 403-747-3556 or Dot 403-7842286. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Lisa Sharp at 403-885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055 Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at the Tees Hall. To Rent the Tees Hall call Gerry at 403-755-9990.

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Clive Community Focus Submitted by Louise Bell Nebraska Multi 4H Beef Club Battery Fundraiser the club is collecting used batteries from equipment or vehicles until April 5. Phone Clay Duffy 403-855-2234, Mark Wagner 403-784-2823, Cody Knight 403-784-2654 or Morgan Oberg 403-755-6888. Good Friday Community Church Service on April 10 at the Clive Community Hall at 10:30 am. All our churches are participating. The Village of Clive is holding a Public Meeting on April 20 at the Meeting Room to seek input into the Community Vision & Strategic Plan. Victor Moisan from Alberta Municipal Affairs and Housing will facilitate this meeting. All residents of the Village of Clive are welcome to attend. The Village of Clive, along with Neighbourhood Place, Clive FCSS, and the Clive School/Parent Council are holding their Volunteer Appreciation Night April 24 at 7:00 pm at the Clive Community Hall. Entertainment by Visions Country Gospel. All volunteers welcome to attend. Tickets available at the Village Office, Neighbourhood Place or FCSS. Clive Library is raffling off a beautiful handcrafted “Buckeye Beauty” quilt that was donated to the library by Janice Johnson. Tickets are available at the library. The draw will be made on May 7, 2009 at the “Come and Go Mothers’ Day Tea” the library will be hosting.

There was a happy crowd packed into the Haynes Hall for their Dinner Theatre in March. We stuffed ourselves with a scrumptious meal, and laughed and sang with a jolly, overheated comedian. It truly was a wonderful evening out!

Clive’s own Public Market is coming this spring. If you are interested in being a vendor, you need to call and book a table. The day is undecided, so vendors we are looking for your input as to a good day. Please call Joanne for more information or suggestions at 403-7843923.

Haynes Community Society Annual General Meeting April 7 at 7:00 pm at the Haynes Community Hall. Any positions can be available if anyone is interested! Coffee and doughnuts will be supplied. Everyone welcome.

Clive’s newest second hand store is open for business! Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 2:00 pm at The Den (old Legion building). For more info contact Joanne at 403-598-4158.

Satinwood/Haynes Playgroup Mondays 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. at Satinwood School. For more info contact: Ramona 403-747-2154

Pioneers and Progress reprints are now available in softcover from the Village Office for $50.00.

Hall Rentals - Brenda Brayford 403-784-3474.

Joanne at The Den would like to host a monthly “Ladies Night” for an evening of friendship, discussion and fun. For dates and times, please call Joanne at 403-784-3923.

Sargent District Events By Cecilia Stirling and Marie Payne Sargent Ladies have raffle tickets are now available from Marie (7843444)and other committee members. This raffle will be drawn at the May Mother's Day Tea. More details will become available as the time approaches!! July 4 (Saturday): Canada Day Picnic (A Potluck), and Silent Auction- fun starts at 2:00 p.m. Also in the plans are a 100 year celebration, a committee member may be contacting the people who were, or are from the Sargent District, who have left to live somewhere else, or who are still in this area. As the planning progresses, we will be informing the community, so we could use your help wherever we need, ok? So more to come!

Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month and a minimum $30 order is required. Meals are delivered to Clive. For more information (ordering and costs), contact Dianna, Clive FCSS Outreach 782-6637. The Clive Lions Club is looking for new members! If you have an interest in your community and enjoy the fellowship of membership, please join us now! Call Dave at 341-0134 or Vic 318-7363. Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The Village of Clive has a website at www.clive.ca. If you wish to have an event posted on the site, please email the details to [email protected]. Also on the site will be the Valley Spotlight, Council minutes, bylaws and more.

September 26, Fall Breakfast, starts at 9 a.m. at the hall. January 30, 2010: Annual meeting & Potluck More information will be provided as the events near the dates above. We await your news, and/or events: please call Cecelia or Marie, 403784-2170/403-784-3444 Alix, Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw

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Clive is Alive New 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. Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the village office. Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. 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. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School and Youth Group at 10 am. For further information contact Keith Wagner 403-782-6436. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 403-784-3141. 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 United Church worship service at 10:00 am. Contact Shealagh McClelland 403-784-3367. ____________________________

Clive School

VILLAGE OF CLIVE Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Pete Steringa, Dave LesStrange and Shelly Gray Website: www.clive.ca Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call 403-7843414 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Outreach worker - Dianna Souveny 403-704-0145. Neighborhood Revitalization Association (NRA). If you have any questions, or need information on this association, please call Louise at 403-784-3414. Clive Public Library Sandra Ward 403-784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 12:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday 10:30 - 5:00 pm Thursday 10:30 - 5:00 pm Thrift Store Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 5:00 pm Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Call 403-784-5696. Block Parents contact Tara Breitkreuz 403-784-2452 for more details. POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup Mary Zea 403-784-2388 Clive Ag Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Referee Room at the Clive Arena. Denise Unwin 403-784-2270. Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall.

Principal: Corrine Thorstainson Apr. 10 Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 24

Friday, April 3, 2009

No School - Good Friday No School - Easter Monday Student Recognition Assembly Kindergarten attends No School - PD/Staff Meeting Day

Clive Kindergarten is now accepting registrations for the fall 2009 program. Registration forms can be picked up at the school office Monday through Friday from 8:10 AM - 3:30 PM. Children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2009. Birth certificates are required. For more information call the school office at 403-784-3354.

Clive Multi 4-H Susan Gustafsson 403-784-3604 Clive Community Hall Bev Krochak 403-784-3964 Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard 403-784-3987 Fire Department Monte Zaytsoff 403-784-3997 Clive Historical Society Louise Bell 403-784-3414 Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. @ 7:30, Westling Hall, Margaret Ronald 403-784-3621 Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 403-784-2574 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Lisa Sharp at 403-885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055 Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak 403-784-3964 Clive Skating Club call 403-784-2019

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Friday, April 3, 2009

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Seasons of Beauty Aging Gracefully

ing spring many of us begin to feel the urge to clear away the clutter that has accumulated while we’ve enjoyed being sequestered in our winter nests. Now is the time to let the fresh breezes cleanse the energy in our homes.

We tend to associate youth with beauty, but the truth is that beauty transcends every age. Just as a deciduous tree is stunning in all its stages—from its full leafy green in the summer to its naked skeleton during winter and everything in between—human beings are beautiful throughout their life spans.

Spring cleaning is traditionally a way to welcome a new season—one in which we open our doors and windows to let visitors and the sunshine in. It is also a way to remove stagnant energy from our homes in order to prepare our personal space for the positive, verdant energy of spring and summer. As you sweep away the dust and clutter that has blocked the flow of energy in your home, you inevitably sweep away some of the issues that may have been blocking you in your life. Intention is important, so before you begin cleaning, ask yourself what needs to be cleansed, what can be discarded, and how you can make your home a reflection of your best self. Then, gather your tools and supplies around you—vinegar mixed with water makes a wonderful natural cleanser, and putting everything you need in a bucket with a handle will make it easier to move your supplies around your home. Once you’ve begun spring cleaning, you may find that with each piece of clutter you discard and each item t! hat you clean you begin feel increasingly energized. Divesting yourself of unnecessary possessions can help you regain clarity of mind while cleaning your windows can help you refocus your vision. As you clean, invite healing and vital energy into your home and heart.

The early years of our lives tend to be about learning and experiencing as much as we possibly can. We move through the world like sponges, absorbing the ideas of other people and the world. Like a tree in spring, we are waking up to the world. In this youthful phase of life, our physical strength, youth, and beauty help open doors and attract attention. Gradually, we begin to use the information we have gathered to form ideas and opinions of our own. As we cultivate our philosophy about life, our beauty becomes as much about what we are saying, doing, and creating as it is about our appearance. Like a tree in summer, we become full, expressive, beautiful, and productive. When the time comes for us to let go of the creations of our middle lives, we are like a tree in autumn dropping leaves, as we release our past attachments and preparing for a new phase of growth. The children move on, and careers shift or end. The lines on our faces, the stretch marks, and the grey hairs are beautiful testaments to the fullness of our experience. In the winter of our lives, we become stripped down to our essence like a tree. We may become more radiant than ever at this stage, because our inner light shines brighter through our eyes as time passes. Beauty at this age comes from the very core of our being—our essence. This essence is a reminder that there is nothing to fear in growing older and that there is a kind of beauty that comes only after one has spent many years on earth.

When you’ve cleaned your home from top to bottom, create a floral arrangement with flowers from your garden, or buy a new plant at a farmer’s market. You may notice that your home feels newer, and brighter and full of new fresh energy. You also feel reawakened, rejuvenated, and alive. By cleansing your home, you can harness the vivacity and vigor of spring. source: DailyOM.com

In With the New Spring Cleaning As the last vestiges of winter depart, all of nature enters into a lively and animated state of renewal. In the springtime, earth’s life energy is awakened from dormancy, and the cycle of life starts anew. We have the ability to sense this change taking place even before the seasonal flora around us blooms before our eyes. It is natural, therefore, that dur-

Healthy Alberta Sneak in Your Vegetables and Fruit There's no doubt about it; vegetables and fruits are healthy choices. Rich in nutrients and low in calories and fat, vegetables and fruits can help to reduce your risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Sneak in extra servings of vegetables and fruits by mixing diced apples or raisins into oatmeal, stirring a handful of frozen veggies into soup, adding grated carrots or sweet potatoes to meat loaf, or updating tuna salad by tossing in sliced grapes, dried cranberries or canned pineapple. Are You Physically Active Enough? You feel good, you're fairly active, and you don't think you're overweight. So all this talk of physical activity doesn't apply to you, right? Actually, that's wrong. For optimal health benefits, you should do 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day. To find out if you're active enough, start a journal and track how many minutes you're active each day. Also track the three fitness components: endurance, flexibility, and strength. For tips and information on active living, healthy eating and much more, visit http://www.healthyalberta.com.

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]

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Mirror Community Sat., April 4 Spring Market at Mirror Community Hall from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Lunch available. Tables $10.00. To book call Gale 403-788-3835.

Friday, April 3, 2009

200 sq ft office space

RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE

available April 1 in the Mirror Business Centre.

Hours:

For more information contact Robin at 403-788-3056 or email [email protected].

Mon., April 6 Legion General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 10 Bashaw-Mirror Pastoral Charge Good Friday Service & Brunch at Mirror United Church at 10:30 am. Everyone welcome. Mirror Alliance Church will be showing the “Jesus” film at the Mirror Jolly Seniors at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. A lunch buffet will be served following the film. Come experience an interactive personal journey as we look at the most historically accurate film about the life and death of Jesus Christ taken from the Gospel of Luke. This film has been viewed by more than 5 billion people worldwide and distributed in more than 800 languages. A must see for everyone. Tues., April 14 Mirror and District Museum Association Annual Meeting at 7:30 PM. Followed by our regular monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome! Sat., April 18 Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome! Fri., April 24 Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Supper and Entertainment at 6:00 pm at Mirror Community Hall. Donations of new items for a Silent Auction appreciated. Sat., April 25 Legion Supper at 5:00 pm. Stuffed Pork Chops. $10/person, 12 and under half price, Mirror Legion members $9. Everyone welcome.

School Parent Council meetings 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the school. No meeting in Dec. and June. _______________ 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.

Legion Executive Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mon., May 11 Legion General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. _______________________ Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall 2nd Saturday every OTHER month starting November 8th. Door and Cash Bar open at 7 pm. Dancing 8 - midnight, lunch to follow. $10/person (please bring lunch). Everyone welcome. For more information call Jean 403-788-3787 or Joan at 403-788-3049. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Mirror Curling Club. For more info call Sandy at 403-788-3026.

5207 - 50 Ave. Mirror 788-3747

News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society By Gale Richardson Thank you to everyone who supported our Stew Supper with your help and/or your attendance. Our only source of income to keep the library open is with your support of our fundraisers and of course we always welcome donations! Thanks also for the donated books, especially the ones that are new or in mint condition which we add to the shelves, and thus increase our collection without having to buy them.

Birthdays celebrated the 2nd Wednesday of each month. ________________

Upcoming Events: Friday, April 24 - Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Supper and Entertainment. Donations of new items for a Silent Auction appreciated.

Mirror Alliance Church Morning worship and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. (beginning March 1st). Phone: 403-788-2204.

We are able to provide Interlibrary Loan books to our patrons. Give your requests to Heather.

For Youth Group times and ages, contact 403-788-2204 or check www.mirroralliancechurch.com.

1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Lisa Sharp at 403-885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055 ________________

Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School available for children of all ages. For information call Gale at 403-788-3835. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after service. Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath times: Sabbath School 9:45 am - 11 am. Church 11:15 - 12:15. Cliff Buelow 403788-2296. Pastor Morris 403-747-3971. ______________________

Mon., May 4

Monday - Saturday Noon - 8 pm Sunday Noon - 6 pm

Rent includes heat, power, water, and building security. High speed internet is also available.

Mirror Guiding groups meet Tuesdays 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! Leaders are needed - all training provided. For information, or to register, please call Gale 403-788-3835. Spring chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies are here!

Rec. Society and Community Hall Meetings held 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Museum Society contact is Don Wilson 403788-3836 or Roger Laforce 403-788-3094. Meetings are the 1st Mon. of the month at 7:30 pm. Mirror & District Skating Rink Committee meets 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Mirror Volunteer Fire Department meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. ________________________ Friends of the Mirror Library Society Library hours: Tues 9:30-12:30 Wed 7:00-9:00 pm Thurs 1:00-5:00 pm Librarian: Heather Beamish 403-788-3044 Board Chair: Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 ______________

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Bashaw Ponderings by Jan Wells, Believe it or not, spring is on the way folks! Starlings and geese have been spotted in the area along with new calves bucking and jumping about in various fields. The seed catalogue arrived awhile ago and I just about have it worn out, trying to decide what new to plant this year. Now if this darned snow would just disappear & bring some nice warm rains. The curling season is drawing to a close at most rinks. We can hang up the shoes and brooms and rest the poor, achy muscles for awhile. Now it's time to bring out the golf clubs & warm up a new bunch of muscles. Once again I will be taking entries for the 6th annual Bunnock In Bashaw tournament to be held July 11th & 12th at the Bashaw Ag. grounds. If you are interested in entering a team or need further information, please feel free to give me a shout at 780-372-2291. The entry form is also on the Town of Bashaw website if you have access to a computer. So that's it for this edition. If you have any happenings that you would like the world to know about, don't be afraid to give me a call. Our thoughts & prayers to those having lost loved ones recently & to those battling illness. Until next time . . . . . My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me. ~ Henry Ford

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Bashaw Home Support Program Submitted by Tammy Ball Bashaw and District Support Services is committed to providing qualified services, programs and supports to the community of Bashaw and the surrounding area. BDSS was incorporated in 1994 and since that time there has been many programs that have been created, some have come and gone, and others have stood the test of time. Of the many programs that BDSS operates, Bashaw Home Support Program is currently one of the most popular with 13 clients. The Bashaw Home Support Program was created October 2006, in partnership with the United Way of Central Alberta. This program seems to be one of those programs that is serving the community well and will remain around as long as the need is present. Since the inception of this program, it has grown, expanded and changed to meet the individual needs of our clients. The purpose of this program is to ensure the best quality of life by providing Home Support Service to anyone who experiences problems that limit their ability to live independently. Criteria includes one or more members of the family that are in the hospital or have been recently discharged, one or more family members at home with a lengthy chronic medical problem, the presence of a mentally distressed family ember, the presence of a physically challenged person, or a senior citizen requiring help in order to stay in their own home. Recently BDSS has become a registered provider under Veterans Affairs Canada’s (VAC) Veterans Independence Program (VIP). The Veterans Independence Program assists clients to remain healthy and independent in their own homes or communities. It does this by offering a variety of services to those who meet the eligibility requirements. The services Veterans receive depend on their particular circumstances and health needs. BDSS is now registered with this program to cover the costs of the House Keeping Services. Services provided include routine housekeeping activities, light laundry duties, and light meal preparation. Clients pay a full fee for the Home Support Program at a rate of $12/hour in town and $15/hour out of town limits. Seniors subsidy is available to eligible seniors with the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program through Alberta Seniors and Community Supports. A request for services can come from anyone – yourself, your family, friends, your doctor, Home Care or even a caring neighbour. After the request or reference comes into BDSS a call is made to the client from the Home Support Program Manager to explain the program and then one of the fine Home Support Workers makes contact with the client. The Home Support Worker makes an appointment to go to the home and go over the program and the paperwork to set up Home Support Services. For more information on this program or any other BDSS program please do not hesitate to contact the BDSS office at (780) 372-4074.

(left) Gerry Miller and Kandice Miller were the Consolation Team at the 2-person bonspiel in Bashaw. Close to $300 dollars was raised for Diabetes. photo courtesy of Jan Wells Alix, Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw

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DOG GROOMING From Tangles to Bows Get your dog’s new Hair-DOO at

“SCOOBY-DOOS” 780-877-2278 BY APPT. ONLY (Book well in advance) CASH ONLY Updated Vaccinations Required ‘Certified Professional Pet Stylist’ - Lois Tod 10 minutes Northeast of Bashaw

Bashaw Community Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:00 - noon. Trips to Camrose are offered on the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of the month. Call Marianne at 372-3631 for more information. Bashaw Youth Centre open Monday - Friday 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Phone 372-4048. Happy Gang Seniors Centre Crib Thursdays 1:00 pm Shuffle Board & Bingo alternate every Wednesday at 1:30 pm 500 Mondays 1:00 pm Meetings - 1st Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 Meals on Wheels To book call 372-4074. Bethany Lifeline BDSS offers this service to residents of Bashaw and surrounding areas. Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Contact: Pres. Lynne Lord 780-372-4401. Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Tuesday at 8 pm Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month at 8 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. 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 3722031. Bashaw Ag Society meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Rob at 780-372-4350 or 780-372-4194 or the Ag office at 780-3723079. TOPS every Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. Contact: Louise Hogg at 372-3776. Bashaw Preschool Reading Program 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 11:15 am at the Library. CERTIFIED NATURAL HEALTH CON-

Friday, April 3, 2009 SULTANTS - For an appointment please call Brenda Ball at CLR Healing Center at 780372-HEAL (4325). Certified Natural Health Consultant, Certified Colour/Sound (tuning forks) Therapist, Reset Practitioner/Instructor, Advanced Theta Instructor, Certified Lymphologist, Reiki Master, Tong Ren Therapist . For Therapeutic & Trigger Point Massage by appointment only call Janet Thomas, RMT at 403-741-4940. Donna Pearson, L.P.N., Certified Basic & Advanced Footcare by appointment only call 780-372-2191. IONIC CHI DETOX FOOTBATH with added bonus of Colour Therapy - Packages Available, Book your appointment today!

The Town of Bashaw has a website that can advertise your upcoming events.

Catholic Church Mass Time Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Bashaw Weekday Mass Times – 1st, 2nd & 4th Tues. of the month @ 3pm, and 3rd Tues. of month @ 7pm 1st Friday of the Month @ 1:00 with Mass & Eucharistic Adoration Weekend Mass Times – Saturday 7:30pm Please check the answering machine for change in Mass times. 780-372-3645 Parish Office open on Monday’s from 10:30 to 4:30

Bashaw & District Preschool Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - 11 am. For more info/to register your child, please call 372-4074.

Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402.

The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Neighbourhood Place. Anyone who is in need of assistance is welcome to access this service. Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 372-4074. Bashaw Art Club 780-372-4341. Neighbourhood Newcomers please Neighbourhood Place at 372-3633.

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Children and Parent Skill (CAPS) Enhancement Boxes are available for Free loan. Call 372-4074. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Kikel Meat Packers Provincially inspected plant

Custom Slaughter Beef, Pork, Sheep Also wild game processing, sausage-making, curing

St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sunday service will be held at the Bashaw Valley Lodge at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month with the Rev. John McKay officiating. Everyone welcome. There will be no other Sunday services at the church for now. For further information call Rector’s Warden at 780-3724468

40% Off Clothing!

Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service, 10:00 am Sunday School.

30% off Everything else in the store

To book appointment for slaughter date call Rick & Marla Kikel 780-372-2178

(doesn’t include greeting cards)

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.

Until April 30, 2009 Fashion Carousel Main St, Bashaw

United Church 11:00 am Sunday Service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3891 Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service and 11:00 am Sunday School with Pot Blessing Lunch to follow. Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. 5019 48 (Jarvis) Ave. Contact Daniel Friesen 780-3724215. Legion Bingo Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meetings are the 4th Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Tourist Booth. Phone/Fax: 780372-3932. Email: [email protected]. Website www.townofbashaw.com/chamber. Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Town Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

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Friday, April 3, 2009 BDSS Annual General Meeting April 14 at 7:00 pm at Bashaw & District Support Services. Volunteer Appreciation Week April 19 April 25. We are celebrating with a BBQ at the BDSS Office April 22nd, 11:30 1:30 pm. Please come down and show support for all the great volunteers we have and if you are a volunteer, please join in. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year accepted until April 22nd. Contact BDSS for more information. Bashaw Centennial Homecoming August 19 - 21, 2011. BASHAW LIBRARY Our library has moved to Neighbourhood Place on Main street. We'll be open Tues, Thurs 9:304:30 pm and Wed 9-4 (closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:30) for a pickup and drop-off counter for ordered library books. This ain’t no Sunday morning! Tuesday nights at Bashaw United Church. Exploring our faith in the real world. To find out more, call Robin at 780-372-4212. Bashaw Adult Learning Courses For more information and/or to register, please contact Jackie at 780-372-3648. Emotional Intelligence - The Success Secret: Learn what E.Q. is. April 16 & 23 at 6:30 pm. $50. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children: Learn how to be a great emotional coach to your children. May 7 at 6:30 pm. $25. Silversmithing: Two-day weekend workshop May 9 & 10 at 9:30 am. Cost: $70/ day. Math Games: TBA. $10/family.

The Breakfast We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the 'seniors' special' was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $1.99. 'Sounds good,' my wife said. 'But I don't want the eggs.' 'Then, I'll have to charge you two dollars and forty-nine cents because you're ordering a la carte,' the waitress warned her. 'You mean I'd have to pay for not taking the eggs?' my wife asked incredulously. 'YES!!' stated the waitress. 'I'll take the special then.' my wife said. 'How do you want your eggs?' the waitress asked. 'Raw and in the shell,' my wife replied. She took the two eggs home. - Unknown

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People Spend More Time Planning Their Vacations – than their lives Local resident, Peter Graham, is part of a planning team bringing a globally-acclaimed seminar to the Edmonton area on April 18th and 19th. Humans Being More is a unique 2 day personal development and goal setting workshop designed to help turn dreams into reality. “We wanted to sponsor this course at this time because of the number of people we see who are losing their jobs or in fear of losing their jobs. That creates stress on relationships, as well as physical and mental health challenges. We want everyone to have the opportunity to discover there is hope and possibility in difficult times. April is also the time when high school, college, university students are preparing for graduation and a new step in their lives. It is such a powerful session for any graduating student. This is the best graduation gift you could give.” Graham says he has attended the seminar three times over the past two years, and that the most recent time had the greatest impact. “I was at a major juncture of my life, deciding on how I wanted my life to look like for retirement years, wanting to take time to think about my future. Humans Being More created an opportunity for me to review my life purpose, link that to my values, and really set the stage for me to define what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.” The course was developed and first offered in Japan in 1975. It has now been offered in more than 30 countries worldwide. Participants must be 16 years of age. The seminar focuses on a philosophy that everyone should have the opportunity to dream, to explore the unlimited possibilities that are waiting for them, and to have the skills to unleash that potential. The hands-on techniques peel away beliefs that often hold us back from doing what we would truly love to do. “It is a workshop,” says Graham, “so that means you put the ideas to work right there at the sessions.” Humans Being More is a 2-day investment of your time to gain clarity, direction and balance for your life. “At a time when so many people are facing major stresses in their lives as a result of the global financial crisis, we felt making this course available to the public was critical,” says Graham. The session will be held at the Chateau Nova, 159 Airport Road (1-866-401-6682) in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, April 18th from 8:59am – 8:00pm, and Sunday, April 19th from 8:59am – 6:00pm. Advance registration prior to April 15th is required. “Another piece of good news”, says Graham, is the cost. At $234.00, it is a fraction of what is normally charged for such a high-level workshop.”

FOR SALE

BUFFALO MEAT: 1/4, 1/2, whole, freezer packs, various individual cuts. Gov't inspected. MFL Ranch Bison 747-2500. STIRLING FARM HONEY will be at Easter Market Lacombe, Thursday, April 9, at the LMC, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your honey and jam supply then! Phone: Cecelia 403-7842170 FOR SALE: Washer and Dryer. Good condition. $350 for set. Call 780-372-2429. MISCELLANEOUS

ROOMMATE WANTED: $400/month. All utilities included. Available immediately. Call or text Jessica 403-741-9775. COMING EVENTS

Please join the family of Pauline McDonald as we gather together on April 11, 2009 to celebrate her 95th birthday. An Open House will be held at Alix Community Hall between 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Your presence is the only gift please. REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

For Rent: Newly renovated 3-bedroom trailer with patio, balcony, large yard. Available immediately. $695/mon + utilities. Call 403348-6594. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

For Sale: Building or Building with inventory and equipment, plus Sears Catalogue Agency. Good location on Main Street, Bashaw, AB. Call 780-372-3843. VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

2007 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 Crew Cab, 5.3 Lt., Dressed, 61,000 km $23,500.00 2006 GMC SLE 1/2 ton 4X4 Z71 X-Cab, 98,000 km, $18,900.00 2006 GMC 1 Ton 4X4 Standard Cab, Work Truck, 101,000 km, $16,800.00 2006 GMC 1/2 ton 2 WD, X-Cab, 4.8 Lt., 64,000 km $17,500.00 2005 GMC SLE 3/4 ton 4X4, HD, X-Cab, Long Box, 124,000 km, $16,500.00. 1998 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 X-Cab, New Trans. 280,000 km. $4,200.00 1995 GMC 1 ton Dually 4x4 6.5 DSL Dressed. New motor. 111,000 km. $16,000. 1994 Ford F250 Sup Cab, L Box, 4x4. 1998 Toyota Sienna Van 2008 Buick Allure CX, Dressed, 20,000 km $16,500.00 2005 Pontiac Pursuit, 65,000 km, CD, Cruise, $7,500.00. 2005 Chev Cavalier 2 door, 4 cyl, A/C, automatic, cruise, tilt, 61,000 km $8,750

The seminar is being sponsored by the Independent Nikken Wellness Consultants of the Edmonton area. For more information and to register contact: Peter Graham: 780-372-3600 or email [email protected]

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Lions Club meets

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Youth Centre open 3:30 - 5:30 for 13+ year olds

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Alix FCSS Submitted by Glenna Carlson I believe spring has finally sprung. It is a beautiful day. I have been approached to look into a furniture refurnishing course. If you are interested, please contact me. I’m looking for a computer so if you have one, please let me know. Someone has a stove to give away, so if you need one, let me know. I still want to start a Collective Kitchen, so if you want to join me, please give me a call. I understand that some people think I am not in if my car is not at the office. I generally walk, so please phone first to confirm I am there. I am now trained to do Income Tax returns for seniors and lowincome clients. If you want me to do yours, please let me know.

My phone number is 403-747-2031. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 3:30 pm.

Medical Clinic Monday & Wednesdays 9:30 - noon Appointments: 747-2130

A calling may be postponed, avoided, intermittently missed… but eventually it will out. – James Hillman

Dawson Beier

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To book the Alix Community Hall contact the staff at Home Hardware. Any other concerns call Dave Dewald 747-2826 or Cathy Perry 304-6413.

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

ALIX THEATRE - NEW HOURS Family Night at the Movies Doors open at 6:00 pm Movie begins at 6:30 pm Showing General Rated Movies

Friday Night at the Movies Doors open at 8:30 pm Movie begins at 9:00 pm Showing 14+ Rated Movies

Donations accepted at the Door.

Call Cathy for more information at 403.304.6413

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Sharing traditional values with today’s communities Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Lee-Ann at 403-749-2267 or Randy at 403-7492051.

Adult recreational Volleyball Adults only, $5.00 per month drop in fee. Call Tracy at 403-749-3181 for info.

Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Bible study Tues at 7:45 p.m. Kids club for 5-11 yr olds, Thur. 7-8:30 Call 403-749-3176

Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Museum; new members welcome. Contact Ray at 403-749-3813.

Delburne Library Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues. evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Call Kathy 403-749-3445 or Keri 403-7493112 for info.

Delburne Light Horse Association Darlene Schlag 403-749-3558 or 403-391-2731

Chamber of Commerce meets at the Soda Shop. Contact Leah at 403-749-2133

Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Karla 403-749-2702

Coal Trail Riders 4-H Horse Club Club contact Jayne at 403-749-2586 Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Verna at 403-749-3186 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525. Delburne Ag Society meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Curtis Rusaw at 403-7492153 or Corinne Hansen at 403-749-2139. Delburne Community Hall For bookings please contact Amy at 403-749-3353. Delburne Curling Club Bev Glover 403-749-2424

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Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Tuesday 1:30 pm Music & Dance every 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. General meetings are held the third Thursday @ 10:00 Evening Old Time Dance 1st Sat of each month at 7:30 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Bill or Betty Whittemore at 403-749-2035. Delburne Family Chiropractic Dr Dale Spielman is extending his hours to better suit demand. Tues and Fri 10-6 Call 403-749-3800

Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-7493380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Closed Friday & Saturday. Delburne Moms & Tots 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda at 403-749-2975 or Jayne at 403-749-3380 for more information. Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers and Shannon Glover is able to deliver to Delburne and area residents. Call 403-3916775. Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane at 403-749-2048 or Jayne at 403-7493059 for more info. Delburne Pottery Club New members are always welcome. Contact Helen Overwater at 403-749-3696 for more info. Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Judy Walker 403-749-3776 or Carol 403-749-3856 Economic Development Group New members welcome! Come and express your ideas! Contact Karen 403-749-3606 ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson at 403-7492058

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ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer travels every 2nd & 4th Thursday from Elk Haven. For more info contact Bob Manning at 403749-3792. FCSS 403-749-3380. Family School Wellness worker Elsie Ramsden 403-304-6842 Footcare Clinic every 3rd Thursday of month. For appointments call the Elnora EHC at 403773-3636. Location: Elk Haven . Cost: $20 Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453. Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wednesday of month at Great Bend Church of Christ Learning Center at 2 pm. Harvest Gym Call us with any questions at 403-749-3838. Healthy Communities Initiative New members welcome! Call 403-749-3380 for more info. Junior Forest Wardens Regular meeting nights Thursdays at the Lousana Hall For more info contact Deb Jackson at 403-7492429 or Karen Fegan at 403-749-2054. Karate Tuesday and Wednesday at Delburne Hall. Contact Jan 403-749-2228 Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call 403-773-3636. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. For more information call Jeanette 403-7493787 or Flora 403-749-2080. Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for your Welcome package. Overeaters Anonymous Tues. 1:00 & 7:00. Contact Marilyn 403-749-3949 The Royal Canadian Legion Open to the public Fri. and Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Hall Rental available. Meetings last Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome. Contact John McLeod 403-7492277 or John Pisko 403-749-0002. School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059 for more information. Village Council Meetings Council meetings start at 4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

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Friday, April 3, 2009

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Anthony Henday Museum Beef Supper and Silent Auction Friday April 3rd, 2009 at Delburne Hall from 5:00-7:00 p m. Silent Auction on display throughout. Adults $10.00, Children 6-12 $6.00, Under 6 FREE

Happy Easter from Council & Staff The Village office will be closed Friday, April 10th (Good Friday) and Monday, April 13th (Easter Monday) and reopen on Tuesday, April 14th at regular hours. “Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament” is scheduled for September 19, 2009. Last year the Village was able to raise $10,000.00 which was donated to the Spray Park. Anyone interested in helping with this year’s Tournament is asked to attend the April 15 meeting at the Village Office at 7:00 p.m. We will be naming this year’s recipient at this meeting. The “Communities in Bloom Committee “is again busy at work planning this year’s improvements to the Village. Each year the village competes in the Communities in Bloom Competition, the Committee is asking for any interested resident to join in helping them beautify Delburne. “Village Wide Garage Sale” The Village of Delburne is again organizing a garage sale event for Saturday, June 20, 2009. We again are inviting the residents of Delburne and surrounding area to participate in a gigantic one day garage sale at NO COST to participate. We are asking that rather than having garage sales through-out the spring and summer you join us in making it a ONE DAY SALE. Last years was a Hugh success with over 50 garage sales. We are hoping to have at least 100 this year. Join with the Village and schedule your sale for June 20th. Those interested need only contact the Village Office with their address. Advertising will be handled by the Village and maps with each garage sale will be available at designated businesses for the public. Any business that is planning a “Garage Sale Special” and would like to take advantage of this event may have it advertised on the back of the maps. Organizations this is your chance to fund raise by having a garage sale or bake sale or rent out your facility for people that need a place to have their garage sale. Those from out of town are welcome to set up tables in the park (please remove all items from the park once your sale is completed). The more garage sales, the more people, the more sales for everyone. Sit back and let us help you enjoy your garage sale. Help make this event a success by holding your garage sale on this day. To register call 749-3606 weekdays. Sponsored by “The Village of Delburne.” __________________________________

Women’s Wellness Day: Come & put some “SPICE” in your life! Saturday April 4th, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Delburne Community Hall. Come join us for speakers, breakout sessions, lunch and entertainment! An inspiring, uplifting day to be shared with family, friends and neighbors. Cost is $25.00 per person. Registration forms available at Delburne Neighbourhood Place or A Healing Touch. For more info or to register call Leslie @ 403-749-3380 or Lynne @ 403749-3089. High School Rodeo Hosted by: Delburne Ag Society, April 10th & 11th, 2009, 10:00 AM both days. Steak Supper Friday 5:00-7:00 pm *Limited Pre Sold Tickets Only* Hosted by: Delburne Playschool. Contact De Anne Hutchison @ 403-749-3095 for tickets. High School Rodeo please contact: Darlene Zimmer 403-749-4215 or Coraleen Jones 403-749-2930. Wrangler Jr. Rodeo April 25 & 26, 2009, 10 AM Both Days. Jr. Rodeo please contact Roberta at 346-4961. Silent Auction for Both Rodeos Delburne Community Hall Clean Up April 18th, 2009 at 10 AM. Everyone Welcome Neighbourhood Place Society Annual General Meeting Monday April 21, 2009 10AM at Delburne Village Office Boardroom. Everyone Welcome!! Cumberland Plays April 22nd - 25th at 7:00 pm each evening. Tickets $8 each available Saturday, April 4th at Cumberland Hall from 9:00am12:00 noon. After April 4th tickets available at Little or A Lot, and Delburne Hardware. TURNOVERS Spring Sale – April 25th, 2009 at Delburne Community Hall. Children’s Consignment Sale. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please call if you have any questions Tracy 403-749-3059 You are Beautiful…….. Pass it on! The Delburne Parent School Council is hosting a day of fun and relaxation along with information on what real beauty is. With the help of the Dove Real Beauty Campaign. Our goal: To offer a real alternative for young girls (grades 4-9) and women on what beauty is and how to achieve everyone true beauty. In a world of hype and stereotypes on what size you should be, how your hair should look, what you should wear or even what occupation women should choose we would like to offer some positive and real alternatives. How can we achieve this goal? Come and join us on May 3, 2009 with your daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, aunt, niece or a good friend. There is no cost to you. Together lets foster a community of Real Beautiful girls and women! Potting Daze-Create a Container Workshop Plant up your own containers and leave them for us to look after for 2-3 weeks!! Hilltop Greenhouse (1 mile West & 1 mile North of Delburne). Saturday May 2nd & Sunday May 3rd between 10:00 AM -2:00 PM, drop in between these times. Registration: $10.00. Call 403-749-2517 for more information, re-types of containers, numbers, etc. Anthony Henday Museum Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at Delburne Hall May 10, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Be sure to bring Mom and the whole family out for breakfast. Delburne United Church Annual Garage, Plant, & Bake Sale Saturday, May 23rd/09, 10:00 am-3:00 pm at Delburne United Church. Please contact Vi MacDonald for more information. Please note: Delburne United Church will be closed for the month of August. Services will resume in September. St Michaels’s Catholic Church is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. For more information, please contact Ron Roden @ 403-749-2418.

Delburne Centralized School Phone: (403)749-3838 Apr. 4-13 Apr. 14 May 22

Spring Break (No School) School Resumes Commencement Exercises

Breakfast program at the School We are always in need of volunteers for this worthwhile program, so if you can help out please call 403-7493380 Delburne Community Engagement Site has a public use computer with high speed internet—contact Nora @ 403-749-3838 for more information. To contact Nora, Engagement Site Coordinator, hours are Tues. 12-6, Wed. 12-9, Thurs. 12-6 at the Delburne Centralized School. Gearing’s School of Driving Winter Session at Delburne Centralized School. Registration forms located in the bin outside the Main Office. For more information or to register please call 1-403-350-8375 or check out our website at www.getgearingstodrive.com. A spring session will be offered April 28, 30, May 5, 7, 12, and 14 from 3:45-6:15 pm. Course Fee is $615.30 (GST incl). Harvest Gym, located on the second floor of the Large Gym in the school. The new hours during the week are from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. Memberships are $50.00 for adults and $10.00 for students 14 years and older attending Delburne School. See Robin in the Library Office from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm during school days.

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Showtime Video & Pizza Eat In or Take Out Foothills Ice Cream & Ice Cream Cakes Pat & Tamara

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MARY ELLEN'S MUSINGS............ Yellow for Easter Have you ever contemplated just how far we’ve advanced since the innovation of the Highlighter Pen? There was a time when a child wouldn’t even pick up a book with a pencil in the other hand for fear a little mark might jump onto the printed page. Books, even text books, were so revered we only printed our names in pencil in them.

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Then along came a bright new employee of a school/office supply just filled with bright, new ideas. His first stroke of brilliance was; ‘let’s give them something so they can write all over inside their text books! Let’s not hide it . . . let’s make it a bright color . . .they’ll be able to mark over complete sentences and still be able to read through the lovely yellow color. . .we’ll call it ‘highlighting,’ - we’ll be millionaires . . . and they were! They called their slick little pen/pencil a ‘Highlighter.’ It was new and innovative and completely wrong to the pre-baby-boomer set.

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Why, we were shocked down to our scuffed up runners and penny-loafers. Imagine, actually being encouraged to write on a text book, or any other book for that matter! It was inconceivable! What were they thinking? Never mind being encouraged to defy every rule ever taught in public school, but being encouraged to ‘highlight’ it? with the newest little gizmo in school supplies!

Offered in the Video Conference Room at Delburne Centralized School. Registration 1 week prior to event is a must! Accessing Mental Health Services April 14 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PRESENTERS: Brooke Wylie (RN, BN) and Karen Melathopolous (RN) Family Guide to Financial Resources Available Through Government Programs Part I - April 16 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PRESENTER: Petra Okeke (Policy Analyst Poverty Reduction Coalition, United Way) Gang Awareness - April 21 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PRESENTER: Sgt. Gavin Walker (Organized Crime Section, Calgary Police Service) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Overview - April 28 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PRESENTERS: Ben Gibbard (M.D., MCS., FRCPC, Developmental Pediatrician, FASD Clinic) and Mary Ellen Baldwin (Dip. C.S., Registered Psychologist, FASD Clinic) Parenting Sad and Depressed Children and Youth - April 29 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PRESENTER: Alberta Health Services Mental Health Therapist Family’s Guide to Financial Resources Available through Government Programs Part II - April 30 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PRESENTER: Brian McGinnis (Regional Communication & Operations Manager Employment and Immigration) To Register Contact Nora Smith at (403) 749-3838 [email protected]

The first time I actually tried one I was a Mama and I made sure those kids were sleeping when I did. Just in case, I locked myself in the bathroom to give it a try. It was liberating to say the least. After wrestling with guilt feelings for less than a week I was highlighting everything in sight. Why hadn’t someone thought of this when I was in school? I’m just now hitting my stride with highlighters as they come in a rainbow of colors. What a delight, if you should be motivated to re-read an article or book you get the opportunity to highlight it in a different color with each consecutive read so in years to come you can see which part caught your attention and just how many times you had to read it before it sunk in! It’s ingenious, if not humbling. Seriously, the highlighter is one of my favourite inventions although, there are still some days I look around the room first before I actually pick mine up and highlight that special sentence or paragraph. (Teachers were much stricter in my school days – marking up or defacing a book was serious stuff warranting, at the least, a visit to the Principal’s office - maybe even expulsion!) One can never be too careful. **** Yellow - the color of Easter – the color of spring. Yellow is a color of promise as is the Easter season, although it is about so much more than new clothes and brightly colored eggs hidden hither and yon. Easter is the season of renewal. There is far more meaning to this season than chocolate bunnies and pretty nosegays. We have moved so far from the true meaning of this very special, sacred holiday I’m sure it must bring tears the Heavenly Father’s eyes. To think He sent His only Son to bear our sins on that cross at Calvary, and chocolate bunnies and eggs are the way we reward this miraculous sacrifice! Granted there is room and great reason for celebration in that Jesus set the precedence for us to follow him to glory. But we must see past the whitewash our materialistic world has placed on this wondrous event. We must be sure we know what the ramifications of Jesus shed blood on that Cross means to us so we may pass on this mind-bending legacy to our children; then, and only then should we roll out the chocolate eggs and shout in celebration that “He is risen!” Martin Luther put it best: “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” Mary Ellen Williams is from Delburne, Alberta where she has written a number of books including So, This is Chain Lakes and Dreamcatchers. To find out more information about any of her books, contact Blue Ridge View Publishers at 403-749-2047 or email [email protected].

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Elnora Happenings April 16

“Town Hall Meeting” at the Elnora Community Hall at 7 p.m. It’s very important for you to be there!

April 19

Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert at Pine Lake Hub. Call Gwen Renouf at 403-773-2270 for more info.

May 17

Anna Buckland celebrates her 90th Birthday at the Lousana Hall.

Sundays - Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. at the Elnora Drop-In Centre. Carpet Bowling Wednesday afternoon at the Elnora Drop-In Centre at 1:30 p.m. Call Mary Logan at 403-773-3133 for more info. Quilting - beginning in October. Call Joan Roberts at 403-773-3658 for more info. Ladies Volleyball Wednesday nights at the school gym Museum Development Committee meets the 1st Tuesday monthly Something new for those who would enjoy worship in an atmosphere of informal fellowship - BOOMTOWN TRAIL COWBOY CHURCH - held at the Elnora Drop-In at 7 pm the second & last Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome. For more info please call 403-749-2047 or 403-749-3186. Village of Elnora website:

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Louise Higgenbottom at 403-773-3570 will be taking bookings for the Elnora Community Hall and the Elnora Ag Centre. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays at Elnora Drop-In from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. The new coordinator is Sabrina Chartrand. If you have any ideas about how to encourage the youth of Elnora to be involved in positive activities, events or pursuits, please come and help out with your own talents. Elnora Play School will be on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the basement of the Elnora United Church, led by Charmaine May from Trochu. For more info, call Becky at 403-773-3500. Parents & Tots Playgroup Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the United Church Basement. Call Shyla at 403-773-3950 for more info. Elnora Library: (phone: 403-773-3966) Monday & Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. Elnora Community Bus to Red Deer every 4th Monday. Contact Betty for more info 403-773-2374. Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 403-773-3105 for info. Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm. Elnora Drop-In Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1st Friday 1st & 3rd Friday 2nd & 4th Fridays

Cribbage Whist Carpet Bowling Boys & Girls Clubs Potluck Jam sessions Tea & Visit

7:30 pm 1:30 p.m. Cost is $2.00. 1:30 pm noon

Cowboy Church potluck supper

Elnora Jottings Write-up/Photos courtesy of Pat Buckland The Elnora Boomtown Trail Annual potluck and meetings were held on March 11th at the Elnora Drop-In Centre. The supper was delicious as all potlucks are, then we had our Service with Preacher, Don Wudel, giving a wonderful talk followed by Communion. We had a very short meeting to vote in the people to run things in Elnora. Mary Williams is Trail Boss, Marlene McNeill is Assistant Trail Boss, Dorothy Nielson is Secretary and Art Williams is Treasurer. Music Directors are Marvin & Karen Engle assisted by Albert & Mabel Heinzig. Verna Bellerive is the ‘Cookie.’ The Boomtown Cowboy Church sponsors the on-going ‘Round Pen Training’ (Bible Study) which is held the first & third Wednesday evenings at the Elnora Drop-In Centre at 7:00 p.m. It also sponsors Vacation Bible School during the summer months at the DropIn. Watch for more information. Last year there were 33 children participating in VBS. During the evening people who had dressed Western were being judged. The winner was Karen Engle who was dressed completely Western and wore spurs with huge Mexican rowels. They were very heavy. Her prize was donated by “A Little or A Lot” in Delburne. There was also a prize for the “youngest wrangler” and for the Oldest Hat. Now, this oldest hat, which Don Wudel wore is 96 years old and has the John B. Stetson logo on the inside band. The last time the logo was used was in 1913. This hat and many of that era were made from various percentages of Beaver hair with wool added. Some hats have a certain number of “X”s on the inside band to represent the percentage of Beaver hair in the hat. Each “X” = 10% Beaver hair. This hat was made possibly before the “X”s were used and is thought to have 80% beaver hair in it. The hat feels very soft and is water proof. The regular planning meeting was held after coffee. There was a very good turn-out for this evening and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Annual Senior/Experienced Curling Bonspiel was held from March 11th - 14th

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Karen Engle

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“A” Event (L-R): Forrest Osborn, Wayne Lloyd, Lavern Bonham and Don Watson with 12 teams participating. The winners, after some very exciting games, were as follows: Winner in the “A” Event, was the Don Watson team with Lavern Bonham as 3rd, Wayne Lloyd as 2nd and Forrest Osborn as Lead. They won over the Elmer Davis team of Mary Vanover, Diane Smith and Dick Vickery. The winner of the “B” Event was the Dorel Hemm team of Betty Jean Lippert as 3rd, Gwen Renouf as 2nd and Margaret Mose as Lead. They won over the Dave Brown team of Pat Matthews, Mike Wilhelm and Eileen Svederus. The winner of the “C” Event was the Daryl Roberts team of Bob Boulton as 3rd, Jeanette Roberts as 2nd and Dave Boulton as Lead. They won over the Ray La Riviere team of Denise Radomske, Gary Armstrong and Irv Peterson. The games for the most part were well played and the coaching from the spectators was something to behold! A delicious supper followed and prizes given out. The players received cash prizes for this Bonspiel. Draws were made with Dick Vickery winning a travel bag donated by Servus Credit Union and Don Watson winning the pictures in frames made by Doug Meding of Huxley. Everyone as usual had a great time and look forward to next year’s bonspiel.

“B” Event (L-R): Margaret Mose, Gwen Renouf, Betty-Jean Lippert and Dorel Hemm.

The Elnora Grannies Bonspiel was held on March 15th with 8 teams participating. All teams curled before lunch and again after lunch. The scoring was done differently from other Bonspiels. At the end of each end an envelop was opened and instructions were given as to the scoring of that end. This made for suspense and fun, especially since this is a ‘fun spiel.’ Three men also joined the Grannies this year and the win-

PINE LAKE HAPPENINGS Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert, Sun., April 19th at 2:30 P. M. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Hall. Admission $5.00. Lunch served. Everyone welcome.

“C” Event (L-R): Daryl Roberts, Bob Boulton, Jeanette Roberts and Dave Boulton

Giant Garage Sale at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre, Saturday, May 16th, 9 A.M to 3 P. M. Lunch and coffee for sale. Antiques, household items, plants, crafts, nick-knacks, treasures. Tables: $15.00. For more information or table rental call Kathleen at 403 886 4815 or Doris at 403 886 4108.

ners were announced at the end of the afternoon. The Oldest team was Hazel Schemlkie’s team with Edna Twidale, Diane Smith and Gina Armstrong. Diane Smith also won the “Who Hogged the Most Rocks.” The winners were as follows: 1st was the Cheryl Warren Team with Denise Radomske, Eileen Svederus and Marilyn Brassard. 2nd was the Hazel Schmelkie team. 3rd was the Pat Matthews team of Lorrie Jewell, Betty Boulton and Rae Ann Mose. 4th was the Dave Brown team of Diane Moran, Albert Svederus and Gary Armstrong. The rest of the players also received prizes, so everyone went home happy. Af-

Pine Lake Hub Carpet Bowling - 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month.

LOUSANA EVENTS

Pine Lake Parents & Tots meets every other Wednesday from 1011:30 at the Pine Lake Hub. A time for parents and their children to get together share stories, do activities and learn new strategies. Contact Roanne at 886-2414 for more info.

Lousana Drop In Centre Carpet Bowling Sundays at 7 pm Floor Curling Fridays at 7 pm Contact Goldie Lee at 749-2369

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Friday, April 3, 2009 ter a snack and refreshments, everyone left for home after a great time at the annual Fun ‘Spiel.’ Parkland Parish held their annual St. Patrick’s Day Stew supper at the Elnora Hall on March 17th. Rev. John McKay gave the blessing on the food after which we (approximately 200 people) enjoyed the delicious meal. There were so many items for the Silent Auction to bid on as well. Thanks to the many donors. There were 2 door prizes. Marion Baumgardt won the Groceries in a bag and Winnie MacFadyen won the stone goose. That stone goose was something to see because it was made out of just the right shaped stone with the extremities added to it. Many volunteers made this another very successful event which everyone enjoyed.

The Elnora Curling Club held its windup Potluck Supper and Fun Spiel on March 19th. The Joan Tullikopf shared a reading at the supper was delicious Stew Supper. as potlucks always are. The Curling rink had a full slate of teams playing the same rules as

Curling at the Fun Spiel

Dahl Hillbilly or Hillnanny Team L-R: Lynn Kadar, Pat Frew, Betty-Jean Lippert and Donna Bonham. they did in the Grannies. At the end of each end they opened up an envelope to see how they were to score, which made for a lot of fun. The Youth participated as well with more than the usual number of players on the ice curling, and some of the youth were curling with the older people. Everyone had a good time and at the end they got to pick prizes before going home. This was a great way to close off the Curling season for another year. Elnora Ag Society hosted its annual Dinner Theatre March 21st with a good sized crowd coming to enjoy the delicious meal prepared by Gwen’s Catering and to see “My Emperor’s New Clothes” performed by the Beaumont Drama Society. One of the players was celebrating her birthday, so we all sang to her before the play began. The play was a musical comedy suitable for all ages which was very funny. The players involved the audience in some very unusual ways, which made for great laughter. It was very well performed and enjoyed by all. The

He just found out he was to marry the Princess & he didn't want to! Performance at the Elnora Dinner Theatre. Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

Friday, April 3, 2009 winners of the door prizes were Margaret Nielson and Jay Richardson. Again, many hands made light work as the many volunteers helped with the evening to make it another successful event. Congratulations to Edna Buckland who celebrated her 94th birthday in Innisfail on March 22nd with her family. Family members braved the bad roads to be with her for her special day. Salem Acres is celebrating their Thirty Year Reunion/homecoming from July 31st to August 3rd. I think almost everyone in the Elnora area and surrounding communities have been to some function at Salem and have stories and pictures to share. Salem hosted Bible Camp, Studies, Christian Academy, Youth Program, Retreats, Craft days, plus the 4-H Beef Club held their meetings there. Ruby Broadhead had beautiful plants she sold there, as well before moving away. Please send your stories and pictures to Lois Wooden at [email protected] before April 15th so that a special book can be made for the 30th Reunion at Salem Acres. Send your photos in jpeg format, highest resolution as well. ________________________________

34 Years of Growing, Blooming and Berries….

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A mere $24.24 a day! Just over a dollar an hour.

Still, you might think the best financial advice is: don't have children if you want to be 'rich'. Actually, it is just the opposite. What do you get for your $160,140.00? • Naming rights. First, middle, and last! • Glimpses of God every day. • Giggles under the covers every night. • More love than your heart can hold. • Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs. • Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies. • A hand to hold usually covered with jelly or chocolate. • A partner for blowing bubbles and flying kites. • Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the boss said or how your stocks performed that day. • • • • •

For $160,140.00, you never have to grow up. You get to: finger-paint, carve pumpkins, play hide-and-seek, catch lightning bugs, never stop believing in Santa Claus. You have an excuse to: keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh, watch Saturday morning cartoons, go to Disney movies, and wish on stars.

After 34 years, we (Dave and Arden of DNA Gardens) are retiring to our 20 acres of orchard. It has been a pleasure over the years and we want to say thank you to so many of our local customers, staff and contacts.

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We will continue to sell fruit like cherries, chokecherries, black currants, gooseberries, and honeyberries from the farm, so don't forget us at Saskatoon time!

You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, hand prints set in clay for Mother's Day, and cards with backward letters for Father's Day.

Our country café will be open 3 days a week (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) starting July 17th until the end of August. Come visit the farm and taste our world famous Cherry and Saskatoon pie. If you are looking for plants, we have lots of inventory in various sizes at great wholesale prices! Call us and we will email you the list. The remainder of our stock will be open for a close out sale. There are gardening products, fertilizer, etc. We have sold the tissue culture business to a company in Bonnyville, Prairie Tech. We have been working closely, with Prairie Tech transferring our technology over to them. We are excited that they are picking up where DNA Gardens left off. Entire month of May is close out sale. Doors open May 6th. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays in May All the best! Dave and Arden _____________________________________

The Price of Children Source Unknown The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140.00 for a middle income family. Talk about price shock! That doesn't include the cost of post-secondary education. But $160,140.00 isn't so bad if you break it down. It translates into: • $8,896.66 a year, • $741.38 a month, • $171.08 a week.

For a mere $24.24 a day, there is no greater bang for your buck. You get to be a hero just for: • retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof, • taking the training wheels off a bike, • removing a splinter, • filling a wading pool, • coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs, and • coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless. • • • • •

You get a front row seat in history to witness the: First step, First word, First bra, First date, First time behind the wheel.

You get to be immortal. You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match.. In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits, so one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost. That is quite a deal for the price!!!!!!! Love & enjoy your children & grandchildren & greatgrandchildren!!!!!!! It's the best investment you 'll ever make!!!!!!!!!

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Are You Fiscally Fit? Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital

Friday, April 3, 2009

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

Happy Easter! Many people are cutting back due to the flailing economy. Although it would be great to stop spending altogether, that’s not entirely realistic; bills still have to be paid, food has to be purchased and, if you have kids, their needs and expenses continue too. Most parents attempt to shelter their children from the harsh reality of challenging financial times. While I don’t believe children need to know details, I do think it’s appropriate to let them know that the family will be evaluating the way you spend money. You don’t want them to worry about basics like food and shelter but they can and will understand that it’s important to make good choices about money. Sometimes those good choices require creativity. With Easter approaching, you may be struggling with how to celebrate the holiday without spending a ton of money. Here are some ideas: • • • • •

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Use vinegar, food coloring and wax crayons to decorate eggs rather than buying a kit. Do a family potluck rather than one person hosting the whole meal. Give your kids coupons for extra TV or computer time rather than buying more stuff. If you need to buy a gift, consider a family one such as a new board game rather than something for each person. Add a special twist to your usual routine – have a picnic on the floor for dinner, make a meal of all one color, light candles at lunchtime. Get active and go swimming or sledding. Rent or buy a classic movie (sometimes it’s cheaper to buy the “oldies”) from your childhood and watch together. Let the kids plan a meal and prepare together.

Hopefully Easter can be enjoyed without additional stress. Remember that communication is important and having to cut back is not always a bad thing! Community Capital is a non-profit organization based in Central Alberta that is committed to helping people make better financial decisions. Call 403-340-1323 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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