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Teresa Wigmore, Manager, Servus Credit Union Alix Branch, presents Darlene Tucker (right) from the Alix Playground Society with donation cheque for the Alix Community Playgrounds Project. photo courtesy of Darlene Tucker
Hair by Jennifer JANET AND JASON OF ALIX FOODS WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE TOWN OF ALIX AND SURROUNDING AREA FOR THEIR PATRONAGE!!!! We will miss you all, especially all the little ones!!! Thank-you to all and best wishes to you!!! Janet and Jason
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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep... - Oriah Mountain Dreamer If you were able to met someone with your exact personality, habits, quirks, spirit, and mannerisms, what would your first impression be? Would you be drawn to this person, or would you be repelled? Would you want to spend more time with this person, or would you wish to get away from them as quickly as possible? Would you be eager to introduce this person to your friends, or would you want to avoid any further contact with them? Would you be eager to converse with them, or would you dread what they had to say? While we usually spend many hours with other people through jobs, community organizations, family and friends, the one and only person we are always with 24/7 is ourselves. No amount of work, parties, TV, online games, Facebook, sleep, or whatever your favourite distraction may be, will keep you from yourself. At some point in your life, you will end up alone in a room with only you for company. How will you react? Just to clarify, this has nothing to do with whether or not you are an introvert or an extrovert and prefer to be alone or with other people. Be totally honest... If you don’t like being around you, why would you expect others to like being around you? When you are able to sit alone, enjoying your own company and thoughts, then you can begin to share them with others. When you become comfortable being truly yourself, alone with yourself, then you start to draw others to you. Become a person that others want to be around! This is far and away the greatest success secret in existence. A man or woman who has become someone others want to be around holds the world by the tail. – Andy Andrews
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Alix Coming Events Annual General Meeting of Alix Community Hall Board to be held April 9, 2013. Please come out and see how the Hall Board is operating. Election of officers, and financial statements on agenda.
Alix Women’s Institute meets monthly. For meeting times, contact Gloria Coates 403-747-2214, Debbie Domier 403-755-6050 or Peggy Reid 403-747-3212. To have a birthday, anniversary, or event added to the calendar, contact Beth 403-352-3837, email
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Fine Arts Gala Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior gym Alix WI Spring Market May 11, 2013. Please call Deb Domier to book tables at 403-755-6050. Alix Arena: Public Skating will be held Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 and Sunday's from 1:00-3:00. (Except tournament weekends)
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 6:45 pm at the Alix United Church.
Waste Transfer Station (Dump) Hours Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm
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As many of you will be aware, I will be stepping down as Principal of Alix-MAC School, effective June 30th, 2013, after being in this position for the past 9 years. My decision was made with mixed feelings but I know I leave the school in wonderful shape and I wish nothing but the best for all. At this time I want to thank all those who have been tremendous supporters of the school and helped to make this a really great school.
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Many thanks to all those dedicated parents who have sat upon the School Council and FAMS committees for their enthusiasm and heartfelt interest in helping give direction to me to work with them in a manner most positive for the school. They have worked hard to look at policy as well as endorsing numerous requests for funding in order to enhance the educational opportunities for our students. My sincerest thanks also go out to all those members of the Playground Committee for their hard work and diligence in providing the school with our wonderful new playgrounds. I know their work is not finished as they set their sights on the building of the playground at the lake which will be highly beneficial for the community, as a whole. Once the lake playground is completed, I know they have visions for other projects here at the school which will be very much appreciated by the school. Most of all, I want to take this opportunity to thank my staff, present and past, for helping me grow as an administrator and educational leader. The team of teachers, working alongside our school administration, took on many new initiatives in order to provide the best services possible for both students and parents. They are a dedicated group of educators who wanted nothing less than the best for the students of this school. The time and effort they put in on behalf of our students will never be known and they will continue to do so without worrying about public recognition. I thank them for their professionalism and their diligence towards each other, our students, our parents and the community of Alix. This has been a great journey for all of us over these past nine years. I will never forget the friendships I have built, the compassion and support I have received from staff, students and parents and most notable, the fun we have all had in providing the best educational learning environment we could. Thank you to all and know that I will miss you, but it is time for change and for all to move forward in their own direction. Thank you for your support and for working with and for students’ interests. I will leave at the end of June, but I will never forget my time here. This has been a great place to live and work and my thanks to all for making that a reality. My very best to you all and thank you for helping me make these past nine years as special as they have been.
[Risk]: practice climbing out onto a limb until it breaks. Then…dust [yourself] off and do it again. – Brian Klemmer
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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School BAND NOTES Thank you to the Band Society for sponsoring our band students to the "Thursday Live" performance at the Red Deer College Performing Arts Centre. It was an awesome hour of live performances on a variety of instruments and vocals. A big THANK YOU to our students who represented our school so well and also to Karen Grose and Mr. Boss for supervising. Our annual Fine Arts Gala is on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the senior gym. We are showcasing our 3 concert bands and our amazing student art work. Our guest performers are Flat Iron Jazz who love to come out and encourage our students in their instrument study. Tickets are only $5.00 each (performers are free), raffle tickets will be sold at the door and a light refreshment will be served. We welcome staff, students, parents and the community to come out for a wonderful evening of musical and artistic talent!! Come out and support your Fine Arts Program at Alix MAC! Mrs. JoAnne Henry - Band Director CAREER NEWS THANK YOU to Cindy McKinnon and Paul St. Cyr for coming out and sharing their careers and opportunities with our grade 9 - 12 students. Students had many questions and gleaned much information about different career options available to them. Grade 12 students looking to attend post-secondary in the fall need to apply ASAP and continue looking online for scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for. Visit the Career Centre for updates and more information. Mrs. JoAnne Henry - Career Counselor Mr. Riley Quance Appointed as New Principal of Alix-MAC
Early Telephones From: “The Open Valley Mutual Telephone Co. Ltd.” By Marge Ludvigsson The Open Valley Mutual Telephone Co. Ltd. Was formed October 28, 1936 at a meeting in the home of C.B. Howe …. It took its name from the school district of the same name that had been absorbed into South Alix. There were five shareholders, namely Martin Anders, C.B. Howe, Albert Sargent, Henry Sargent, and Richard Woolgar. The company was capitalized at $264.00 with twelve shares at face value of $22.00 each. Shareholders were to pay $1.25 per month, and the one renter, John Barker, at $1.75 per month. In 1942 the monthly rate dropped to $1.00 per month, and $1.50 for renters; to be raised ten years later to the former level. When the new line was built in 1962, all subscribers were shareholders, the monthly rate was $4.00 – part of which was to repay the loan – and from April 1969 to October 1970, the rate was $3.00 per month…. The 1937 annual meeting authorized a notice be posted on each phone – “All non-subscribers to be charged 5c before using the phone locally, and pay cash for all long distance calls.” In 1939, the Secretary was granted 50c per month, or $6.00 a year, for her services; the pay was raised to $25.00 per year in 1950, cancelling out the regular charges; and when the monthly rate increased in 1962 to $4.00 the Secretary’s wages increased accordingly…. In 1951, there were fifteen subscribers…. At that time, the capitalization was based at $225.00 per mile of pole line for one pair of wires, and $125.00 for each additional pair of wires on the same pole, for a total of $4,000.00 divided into 20 shares at nominal value of $250.00 each. This article is from the book Pioneers and Progress, a history of the AlixClive area printed in 1974by DW Friesen and Sons Ltd., Calgary.
Mr. Riley Quance has been appointed as the new Principal for AlixM.A.C. School, effective at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. Mr. Quance will replace Mr. Rod Phillips who has decided to return to a teaching and position within the division. “I am extremely excited to join the Alix-M.A.C. team; I look forward to working closely with the staff and community to continue their outstanding relationship,” said Mr. Quance. “I am excited to be a part of the unique and creative learning environment that Alix-M.A.C. staff is currently providing; I also hope to provide new opportunities for the staff and students to continue to thrive.” “Mr. Quance brings a rural perspective and a strong background as a proven leader. He has always been a community minded educator, coaching many teams and volunteering for a variety of committees and organizations,” commented Jayson Lovell, Assistant Superintendent of Schools. “I have every confidence he will be highly successful as Principal at Well Drilling, Pumps & Repairs Alix-M.A.C. School.” Mr. Quance holds a Master’s Degree in the Art and Science of Teaching from Wilkes University and Bachelor of Education Degree, Secondary Education with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Social Studies from the University of Alberta. As well, Mr. Quance holds a Business Administration Diploma; Major in Human Resource Management from Red Deer College. In 1999 Mr. Quance joined the team of Wolf Creek Public Schools with an assignment at 30 years experience in Central Alberta Rimbey Jr/Sr High School.
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Alix Community Organizations Alix Agricultural Society Wanda McKendrick 403-788-2274 Alix Chamber of Commerce Catherine Hepburn 403-747-2444 Alix Curling Club Holly Buelow 403-747-2891 Alix Family, Community & Support Society Patrick Lynch 403-302-7499 Alix Figure Skating Club Alix Fire Department Hunter Warford 403-391-0796 Alix Food Bank Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Girl Guide Groups Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 Alix Lions Club Curt Peterson 403-747-2584 Alix MAC School Rod Phillips 403-747-2778 Alix Minor Hockey Callie Sauer 403-505-0639 Alix/Mirror TOPS Della Mae Thull 403-747-3354 Alix Playground Society Darlene Tucker 403-747-3129 Alix Preschool Jill Hillman 403-747-2099 Alix Public Library Beth Richardson 403-747-3233 Alix Recreation CoraLee Brookes 403-747-2495 Alix Trophy Club Tim Docherty 403-741-6899 Alix Village Shoppe Nancy 403-747-2297 Peggy 403-788-3993 Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Youth Centre CoraLee Brookes 403-318-4520 ANTS (Alix Nature Trail Society) Arlene Nelson 403-754-6551 Carroll Club Lillian Fair 403-747-2974 Citizens on Patrol June Churchley 403-747-2455 Communities in Bloom Linda Walker 403-747-2125 Community Services Board Glenna Carlson 403-747-3021 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email
[email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Haunted Lakes Golf Club Haunted Lakes Pony Club Karen Sorensen Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt Stanton Community Hall Mel McBride Time for Tots Bonnie Dubeau United Church Women Women’s Institute
Jean McDermand Gloria Coates Debbie Domier Peggy Reid
403-747-2330 403-742-8719 403-788-2274 403-747-2217 403-747-2220 403-747-2888 403-598-3782 403-747-2347 403-747-2214 403-755-6050 403-747-3212
☺☺☺☺ Alix Lions Club Update Submitted by Lion Mary Flexhaug We encourage service minded people to join our team of volunteers to make all things possible. We need you and your ideas. Please contact President Curt Peterson, 403 747 2584, or Mary Flexhaug, 403 747 3167, who can also put you in touch with any of our Lions members. for more information. The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, fellowship at 6:30 followed by meeting at 7:00. No meetings during July and August. We welcome guests at any meeting, call Curt Peterson 403-747-2584.
Caring Community Happenings What a beautiful day it is. I love the sunshine and warm weather. There will be a BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH: Self Management Education course going to be offered starting April 18 from 9:30 to 12. It will run every Thursday for six weeks at the old firehall. This is a workshop for people who live with long term health conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease etc.). You will learn skills needed to manage the day to day challenges of living with a long term health problem. For more info and to register phone 1-877-3146997. I am starting to do income tax for low-income seniors and families. Phone for an appointment. We are always looking for volunteers. Call Glenna Carlson for more information and to answer any questions you may have.
Monday to Thursday 8:00-12:30 pm 403-747-2031 www.alixfcss.ca
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Moonwalkers Indoor Playground Opening Soon in Alix Moonwalkers is seeking active and enthusiastic individuals for part-time Cashier positions beginning approximately the end of April 2013. The successful candidates must be available to work days, evenings and weekends and may be subject to a Criminal Record Check. Duties include but are not limited to: § Processing cash transactions § computer use, § answering phones, § booking functions § daily cleaning § providing quality customer service. Candidates must be: § able to work with children, youth and general public § able to work independently when required. § be physically able to perform the duties of the position Closing date: Open until suitable candidates are selected Please submit your resume & covering letter to: Moonwalkers c/o Box 87 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 ATTN: Moonwalkers Manager email:
[email protected] Fax: 403-747-3663 All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please
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The Great Weight-Loss Race ENVIRONMENTAL
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Featuring Alix & District Chamber of Commerce Member...
Weather for January 2013 Radical action isAlix required if we ever hope to get into that new bathing suit purchased during the after-summer sales last year. So, what do we do? All too often the choice is to embark upon a “sure-fire”, quick, “crash” diet, guaranteed to get those extra pounds off in time for summer fun. Physicians, sports and fitness experts and nutritionists alike counsel us that these quick and often unbalanced solutions are no solution at all, yet we still opt for the fast track to svelte bodies fit for display at the beach. All of us, I am sure, would like to enjoy long, healthy, active lives. How can we achieve this goal? Recent Health Canada ads and shows such as The Biggest Loser suggest what the doctors and health experts have been saying all along… we need to make lifestyle changes. To do this, it is necessary to alter our focus from “the goal” or destination, the slim trim body that actually looks good in that new bathing suit, to the journey or actions required. Our attitude needs to shift from “I’ll be happy when…” to “this is how I’m going to live my life and I love it”. These changes are not only in our eating habits or diet but include building in adequate physical activity. This does not necessarily mean high-impact, strenuous, cardio-vascular workouts. Three half-hour to one-hour walks per week can reduce the risk of heart attack by 50%. Fortunately, for us who live in the Alix area, we have excellent resources to assist in this quest:
Become an Alix & District Chamber member today! Contact: Beth Richardson 403-352-3837 or email
[email protected] Going local…means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers...Control moves… back into the community where it belongs. - Michael H. Shuman
Alberta Health Services, Alberta Healthy Living Program, offers a variety of workshops. The next one, Better Choices Better Health, starts April 18th and runs Thursday mornings for 6 weeks. You can register for this or other Healthy Living Programs by calling 1-877-314-6997 TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Alix Chapter meets every Thursday at 6:30 P.M. in the basement of the United Church. This group of caring, supportive individuals can help you with menu plans, monitoring and managing effective gradual weight loss to attain your doctor’s recommended personal goal. Costs to participate are minimal. For further information, contact Della Mae Thull at 403-747-3354 The Alix Walking Club meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Community Hall from 09:00-10:00 A.M. for those preferring to keep up a regime of weekly walking regardless of the weather. Additionally, the trail around Alix Lake provides ample opportunity to walk, run or cycle those pounds away. Whatever options you choose to get on the path to better and lasting good health, remember the lesson from Aesop’s fable… it is the steady, consistent effort that wins the race. Charles Andrews, Co-Leader, TOPS, Alix Chapter
Summers coming and so are the Alberta 55 plus Summer Games Want to enjoy a new experience? Well, if you are 55 years old and like to compete, we have the games for you. The Summer Games are being held in Westlock/Barrhead July 25 to 28th, 2013. These games attract over 1000 Albertans from all corners of the province. But ,to get there, you have to qualify by competing in and winning a zone playoff which are beginning April 3rd. Activities being offered are athletics, bocce, contract bridge, cribbage ( doubles and singles), cycling, floor curling, floor shuffleboard, golf, horseshoes, military whist, pool-8 ball, slo-pitch, swimming, tennis, creative writing and arts & crafts. Don’t hesitate, check out the website www.alberta55plus.ca or call Hazel Heistad 403-782-3082 Alix,Elnora, Mirror, Tees, Forestburg, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Erskine, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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Village of Alix Council Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:
Mayor Curt Peterson, Councillors Rob Fehr and Gordon Christensen
Also Present:
Lyle Wack, Chief Administrative Officer Bonnie Cretzman, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer CoraLee Brookes, Recreation Coordinator
Absent:
Councillor Chelsea Berreth
Call to Order:
Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearing:
Bylaw #408/13 – Municipal Development Plan Amendment
Resolution #51/13:
Resolution #52/13:
Recreation Department Report: Resolution #56/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the Recreation Department Report as presented. CARRIED
Resolution #57/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept Telebyte Communication’s quote for installation of communication and computer lines, program training and technical support for the Moonwalkers/Activity Building. CARRIED
Resolution #58/13:
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept Municipal Information System’s (Muniware) quote for additional directory services and staff training for the Moonwalkers/Activity building. CARRIED
No citizens were in attendance and the Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:02 P.M.
Business Arising from the Minutes: None.
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council give second reading to Bylaw #408/13 being a bylaw to amend the Future Development Concept within the Municipal Development Plan. CARRIED
Unfinished Business:
None.
New Business:
a) Highway 12/21 Regional Water Services Commission-Collaboration Grant
Resolution #59/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council participate in the regional update project submitted by the County of Camrose under the Regional Collaboration component of the Regional Collaboration Grant Program; and further, the Village of Alix, a participant, agrees to abide by the terms of the Conditional Grant Agreement governing the purposes and use of grant funds. CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council give third and final reading to Bylaw #408/13. CARRIED
Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda: Resolution #53/13: Add:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the agenda be accepted with the following amendments: New Business: d) Alix Public Library - 2012 Statement and 2013 Operating Budget e) Servus Credit Union Contract Renewal Correspondence: b) Tank Remediation Grant CARRIED
b) Appointment of Alix Public Library Board Members Resolution #60/13:
c) Moonwalkers Bank Account Resolution #61/13:
Delegation:
a) Alix Parent Link/FCSS The Delegation entered the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Ramona Gardner, Treasurer, and Glenna Carlson, Director, from the Alix Parent Link/Alix Time for Tots approached the Village of Alix Council with a request to use the old Youth Centre for the Parent Link/Time for Tots Program. The Delegation retired from the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Financial:
a) Accounts Payable – February 15, 20, 22, 27, 2013
Resolution #54/13:
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Accounts Payable dated February 15, 20, 22, 27, 2013, cheques numbered 20130132 to 20130156 in the amount of $76,875.61 be accepted as information. CARRIED
Minutes:
a) Regular Meeting – February 20, 2013
Resolution #55/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 be accepted as presented. CARRIED
Public Works Report:
None
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council approve Irene McIntosh and Nancy Waddy for re-appointment to the Alix Public Library Board for the 2013-2016 term. CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix establish a new bank account with the Servus Credit Union to be named: DBA Moonwalkers Play Center. The signing authorities on this account will remain the same as the other Village general bank accounts. CARRIED d) Alix Public Library - 2012 Statement and 2013 Operating Budget
Resolution #62/13:
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council approve the Library 2012 Statement and 2013 Operating Budget as presented. CARRIED e) Servus Credit Union Contract Renewal
Resolution #63/13:
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council renew the banking agreement with the Servus Credit Union. CARRIED
Committee Reports:
a) Mayor Peterson – None b) Deputy Mayor Fehr – None c) Councillor Berreth – Alix Playground Society Report d) Councillor Christensen – None
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Friday,, April 5, 2013 Resolution #64/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council agree to sell the Alix Lake playground equipment to the Alix Playground Society for $1.00. CARRIED
Correspondence:
a) Lacombe County- Public Hearing Notice- QEII North of Lacombe Area Structure Plan b) Tank Remediation Grant
Resolution #65/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence items (a) and (b) for information. CARRIED
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Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #66/13:
Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report as presented. CARRIED
Resolution # 67/13:
Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council set the Annual Budget Meeting for Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. CARRIED
Please submit sealed bid by Wednesday, April 10. 2013. Successful bids will be notified by April 11, 2013, and will be required to remove equipment from property by April 17, 2013.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 8:30 P.M. CARRIED
Please include your name, phone number, items bid on with description and bid amount. Attention Alix Playground Society c/o Village of Alix
Adjournment: Resolution #68/13:
ALMOST THERE!!
New playground at the Alix Lake Recreation Area coming soon
*Please Note that this the equipment may not be used on any publicly accessible property, is sold "as is" and "with all faults" and sold without warranty or liability of any kind.
By Mail:
Box 87, Alix, AB T0C 0B0
Hand Delivered:
Alix Village Office (Mon. to Fri. 8AM–4PM, closed noon-1PM)
Submitted by Darlene Tucker The Alix Playground Society, Alix Ag Society, and the Village of Alix are happy to announce that we have finalized designs for the new playground at the Alix Lake Recreation area, and we are very close to reaching our financial goal so that we can build in May. For more details on the updated design and the pictures of the new swings and other supporting components, please see our website at www.alixplaygrounds.com. We still need to raise $1,500, so if you are interested in donating, please let us know. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20. Please contact Darlene Tucker (403) 747-3129 or Mandeja Sargent (403) 788-2664 if you are interested in donating VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE LAKE BUILD! Construction of the new playground at the lake will take place as follows: Thursday, May 9: 8AM – 6PM Friday, May 10: 8AM – 6PM Saturday, May 11: 8AM – 6PM We are looking for volunteers to help during the build, if you are interested in helping please contact Darlene Tucker at (403) 747-3129 or Bunny Maltais at (403) 747-3658. All help is appreciated whether it is an hour during the build or all three days! ALIX LAKE RECREATION AREA USED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR SALE (pictured right) (Private Scrap Use Only) Lot 1: Main Play Structure Lot 2: Toddler Swing Set Lot 3: Main Swing Set Lot 4: Tractor Tire Sand “Boxes
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Events in Tees
Friday, April 5, 2013
Clive Community Focus
Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall.
Submitted by the Valley Spotlight staff
Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall.
Country Music Legends and Rodeo Wind Sunday, April 7 at 1:30 pm at the Tees Community Hall. Tickets $35. Sponsored by the Clive Lions Club. For more info call Dave Boyd 403-341-0134 or Luci Henry 403-784-2658.
For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Nicole Dunham 403-784-3427. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email
[email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Tees 4-H Wranglers meetings are at the Tees Hall the first Friday of every month at 6:30 pm. and ride at the arena every other Sunday Come create with the Parlby Creek Brushkateers No experience necessary - any medium. Info: Irene 403-747-3556 or Dot 403-784-2286.
Sargent District Events By Marie Payne The Mother’s Day Tea and Raffle is May 8 at 1 pm. Tickets for the raffle (Licence # 350353) are $2 each. First Prize - 4 tickets to a 20132014 Cow Patti Theatre Company dinner theatre production of the winner’s choice, Second prize - $50 gift card to Bower Place Mall Thank you to local merchants that have raffle tickets available; in Alix Home Hardware and ATB and in Clive Village Foods. Tickets are also available from members of Sargent Ladies Group. Proceeds from the raffle are donated to charities, and Alix and Clive schools. For more information contact Marie 403 784 3444 or Bunny 403 747 3658. July 1 Canada Day Picnic 2pm enjoy the afternoon visiting and stay for a pot luck BarBQ (bring your own meat and salad or dessert to share) September 28 Fall breakfast 9am Call Marie 403 784 3444 or George 403 784 3654 for more information Notices of events can be forwarded to Marie Payne 403 784-3444.
Haynes Happenings Hall Rentals - call Mike 403-391-3546 Haynes Community Church Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mac Parker 403-784-3078. Annie, 6 years old, gets home from school. She had her first family planning lesson at school. Her mother, very interested, asks, "How did it go?" "I died of shame!" She answers! “Why?” Her mother asked. Annie said, “Kate from down the road, says that the stork brings babies. Sally next door said you can buy babies at the orphanage. Pete in my class says you can buy babies at the hospital.” Her mother answers laughingly “But that’s no reason to be ashamed?” “No, but I can’t tell them that we were so poor that you and daddy had to make me yourselves!” - Author Unknown
Clive Minor Hockey AGM April 10 at 7:30 pm upstairs at the Clive Arena. Contact Laurel 403-784-4448 for more information. Personal Disaster Preparedness Workshop April 29 at 7 pm at the Clive Community Hall. Free of charge. Coffee and cookies served. Attend for your chance to win your own 72-hr emergency kit. Clive Library programs: Friday Night Movies: 2nd Friday of the month. A FREE movie at Clive Community Hall. Concession on site. Story Time: Tuesday 11 - 11:30 After School Arts & Crafts: Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Board Game Fridays: 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Watch for information on upcoming workshops and events. Rooster’s Roadhouse: Wing Wednesday and Friday Steak Night Grill your own steak from 5 - 10 pm every Friday.
Are you over 50? Come have some fun with the Clive Seniors every Monday at the Meeting Room in Clive at 1:30 pm. Floor curling, carpet bowling, cards, visiting, coffee and lunch. Don’t miss out! Contact Al Street for more information 403-784-3884 Clive Youth Centre is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 9 pm. All ages welcome. Contact Sonia at 403-877-8225 or Wanda at 403754-5695. Clive Community Building (behind Rooster’s) is available for small meetings or sports/event registrations. The space is small but is suitable for any club or group that requires a meeting space. This is offered FREE of charge. Please contact Wanda at Neighbourhood Place to book the space. Pioneers and Progress reprints are now available in softcover from the Village Office for $50.00. Clive Hotel has a High Speed Internet Café in the front lobby. Bookings available for quarter, half or full hour. Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month, with a minimum $30 order required. For more information contact Wanda. The Village of Clive website at www.clive.ca. To have an event posted on the site, please email the details to
[email protected]. Also on the site is the Valley Spotlight, Council minutes, bylaws and more.
Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at this moment. – Eckhart Tolle
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The Chautauqua A11 Website: www.clive.ca Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign (Hwy 12) to have an event added contact Michelle at ATB
Block Parents contact Tara Breitkreuz 403-784-2452 for more details. Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. @ 7:30, Westling Hall, Margaret Ronald 403-784-3621 Clive Ag Society meets every third Thursday at the Clive Arena. President is Ryan Ronald 403-784-2995. Clive Baptist Church Kids’ worship (age 5 to gr. 6) at 10 am. Sunday School (Jr., Sr. high and adult) 10 am. Regular worship service at 11 am. Children’s Church (ages 2 - gr. 2) at 11 am. Youth - Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Ron Orr 403-784-3335. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 403-784-3141.
1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email
[email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Fitness Facility in Clive in the Clive Hardware Building (5906 50 St). Contact Dawn for membership information and hours of operation, at 403-506-5935. Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School at 10 am. For further information contact Sven Gustafsson 403784-3604. Neighborhood Revitalization Association (NRA). If you have any questions, or need information on this association, please call Louise at 403-784-3414.
Clive Community Hall Tracy Hallman 403-784-2156 POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup facilitator Shelley Pelletier Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak 403-784-3964 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Wanda Wagner, Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator, Office phone: (403) 754-5695 e-mail:
[email protected]
Tees-Clive TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club meetings every Thursday at 9 a.m. at Clive Christian Fellowship Church. Contact Annita Cole at 403-784-3389. New members always welcome. Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 403-784-2574
Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the village office. Contact: Monte Zaytsoff 403-784-3997. Clive Historical Society Louise Bell 403-784-3414 Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall. Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard 403-784-3987 Clive Multi 4-H Arleen Henderson at 780-372-4245 Clive Public Library Sandra Ward 403-784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 12:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday 10:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday 10:00 - 4:30 pm
It Pays to Advertise A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, “Tell me why you’re always roaring like a fool?” “That’s not foolish,” said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. “They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise!” A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he’d try the lion’s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods – The Moral is “Never advertise unless you’ve got the goods!” - Rulon Hillam
To advertise in the Chautauqua call 403-352-3837 or email
[email protected]
Clive School Principal: Corrine Thorsteinson http://clive.wolfcreek.ab.ca/ Clive Seniors Circle Join them on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm for friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. Contact Albert Wagner for more information at 403-782-2409. Clive Skating Club 403-784-2019 Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Call 403-784-5696. Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am. Contact Shealagh McClelland 403-782-3147. Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Bev Krochak, Tammy Gladue, Dan Graden
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Village of Clive Council Minutes * Councillor Henry: - Emergency Management Workshop * Councillor Gladue - Absent * Councillor Krochak - Parkland Regional Library * Councillor Graden - Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority, Emergency Management Workshop * Mayor Gillard - AUMA
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive, Province of Alberta, held on March 11, 2013 in the Village Office at 6:00 p.m. Present:
Mayor Gillard, Councillors Henry, Krochak, and Graden and Acting CAO Carla Kenney
Absent:
Councillor Gladue
Meeting to Order:
Mayor Gillard brought the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Agenda:
Additions: Deletions:
RC-13-44:
Moved by Councillor Krochak to approve the agenda as amended. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Minutes: RC-13-45:
CAO Report: RC-13-46:
Moved by Councillor Henry to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2013 Regular Council Meeting as presented. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to accept the CAO report for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
RC-13-48:
Moved by Councillor Krochak to accept the Board Reports for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Meeting Recessed:
Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Reconvened:
Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m., with all those previously in attendance.
Correspondence: RC-13-54:
Exited Meeting: In Camera: RC-13-55:
Old Business: Dog Bylaw #500-13 RC-13-47:
RC-13-53: none 9d) Bank Statement – January 2013
Moved by Councillor Henry to give Village of Clive Dog Control Bylaw #500-13 second reading. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to give Village of Clive Dog Control Bylaw #500-13 third and final reading. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Financial: 2012 Budget to Actual RC-13-50:
Allocate 2012 Surplus Funds RC-13-51:
RC-13-52:
Board Reports:
C. Kenney exited meeting at 7:40 p.m. Moved by Councillor Henry to go in camera at 7:40 p.m. to discuss personnel.
RC-13-56:
Moved by Councillor Graden to revert to an open meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Entered Meeting:
C. Kenney re-entered the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Adjournment: RC-13-57:
Moved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Golfing
New Business: AMSC Energy Program RC-13-49:
Moved by Councillor Graden that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY -
Moved by Councillor Henry to authorize the execution of the AMSC Energy Member Master Agreement to participate in the 2014 AMSC Energy Program for procurement of electricity and natural gas for January 2014. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Moved by Councillor Henry to accept the Budget to Actual 2012 Report as information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-
Moved by Councillor Graden to allocate the 2012 Operating surplus estimated to be $80,000 as follows: $30,000 to the Road Reserve, $20,000 to the Road Equipment Reserve, $10,000 to the Municipal Building Fund Reserve and the remaining to the Contingency Reserve. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY1. Accounts Payable: Moved by Councillor Krochak to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $ 107,220.82, cheques number 11675 through 1170 inclusive. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYCouncillors attended and reported on the following meetings.
Source Unknown The Law of Physics States it's easier to get up at 6:00 AM to play golf than at 10:00 AM to mow the lawn. A good drive on the 18th hole has stopped many a golfer from giving up the game. A good golf partner is one who's always slightly worse than you are. That's why I get so many calls to play with friends. A pro shop gets its name from the fact that you need to have the income of a professional golfer to buy anything in there. If your opponent has trouble remembering whether he shot a six or a seven he probably shot an eight or worse. It takes longer to become a good golfer than it does to become a brain surgeon. However, a brain surgeon can't ride around on a golf cart, eat hot dogs, drink beer and fart while performing brain surgery.
Your wholeness and completeness are not dependent on external circumstances. – Brian Klemmer
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Mirror Community Sunday, April 7 Join us for Potluck Breakfast at 9:00 am at Mirror United Church before the service. This will be an ongoing event the 1st Sunday of each month. Saturday, April 13 Mirror Library Annual Spring Market at the Mirror Community Hall from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Lunch available. To book tables, call Gale 403788-3835. Tables $10 each. Saturday, April 20 Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Friday, April 26 Volunteer Appreciation POTLUCK Supper & Entertainment at the Mirror Community Hall. Viewing of Silent Auction items begins at 5:30 pm. Potluck Supper at 6:00 pm. Entertainment: Ken Grambo, the “Singing Pastor.” For information, call Gale 403-788-3835. ______________________
Mirror and District Museum Association Annual meeting- April 15, 2013 - 7:30 PM At the Museum 4910 53 St. Mirror Followed by the regular monthly meeting. Everyone Welcome ______________________ Since pennies have been removed from circulation as of February 4, 2013, Mirror Guides and Mirror United Church have joined together to help you dispose of all you have filling containers in your home, which we will put to good use to run our programs. Thanks for your support. ______________________ Alix/Mirror TOPS at Alix United Church, Thursdays 6:45 pm. Everyone welcome. Jolly Seniors Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn Suppers - 2nd Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. • Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the Community Hall. • Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors. • Birthdays celebrated the 4th Wednesday of each month. ________________ • •
Mirror Alliance Church Morning worship and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Phone: 403-788-2204. For Youth Group times and ages, contact 403-788-2204 or check www.mirroralliancechurch.com. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School for children of all ages. For information call Gale at 403-7883835. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after the service. www.bmunitedchurch.com. email:
[email protected] Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath time: 10:00 am. Prayer Meeting: Winter: in homes. All are welcome to attend. Cliff Buelow 403-788-2296. Pastor Ron Henderson 403-755-1570; cell: 403-597-6053. Mirror Guiding groups meet Mondays after school at the United
Church. Sparks ages 5 & 6 (ECS/Gr. 1) Brownies ages 7 & 8 (Gr. 2 & 3) Guides ages 9-11 (Gr. 4,5,6) Pathfinders ages 12– 14 (Gr. 7,8,9) Rangers ages 15+ (Gr. 10,11, 12) Join us for adventures, challenge, friendship, and fun! For information, please call Gale 403-788-3835. Leaders are needed! 1st Parlby Creek Scouts are inactive for the 2012/2013 Scouting Year. Please contact Willem Huyssoon at 403-704-5720 or email
[email protected] if interested in the 2013/14 Scouting Program. Rec. Society and Community Hall Rec. Society Meetings: please call Margaret for dates and time 403-788-3979. Community Hall rental: Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Museum Society Contacts or appointments: Ernie Schafer 403-7883625, Bill Neis 403-788-2166, Ken Ivey 403-788-2388. Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. Mirror Volunteer Fire Department meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.
News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society Submitted by Laura Graham A big thank you to everyone who has returned books, movies, and other library items. Others will now be able to enjoy them. Thanks so much! Watch for new titles arriving Here’s a taste of what’s to come: Last Diner Standing Terri L. Austin The Last Runaway Tracy Chevalier Little Princes Conor Grennan Heretic Bernard Cornwell Vagabond Bernard Cornwell The Ranch Danielle Steel California Dana Fuller Ross Colorado Dana Fuller Ross Divergent Veronica Roth Insurgent Veronica Roth A Long Way Gone Ishmael Beah Pretty Woman Fern Michaels Flowers in the Rain Rosamunde Pilcher What the Night Knows Dean Koontz And Thereby Hangs a Tale Jeffery Archer Big Girl Danielle Steel Bad Boy Peter Robinson A Wild Affair Gemma Townley The Marriage Spell Mary Jo Putney Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J.K. Rowling
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Remembering Kathleen Emily (Finch) Smith May 14, 1921 – January 16, 2013 submitted by Beryl Finch Kathleen Emily Finch was born May 14, 1921 in Heisler, Alberta (east of Ponoka) to Alexander Heaneage Finch and Olive Pearl (Kirkwood) Finch. Kay was named “Kathleen Emily” after her two grandmothers – Catherine Kirkwood and Sophia Emily Finch. Kay described her parents and grandparents this way: “My mother’s world was her home, her children, and her church. My Dad was a man of integrity and patience. My Grandmother Finch was a tiny lady who prayed for her family and memorized many Scriptures and hymns. My Grandfather Finch died before I was born, but I know he had beautiful script handwriting. My Grandmother Kirkwood was a gentle lady. My Grandfather Kirkwood kept butterscotch candies for us in his coat pocket.” When Kay was four years old, her family moved to Blackfalds, Alberta, and then to the village of Mirror. Kay grew up in Mirror with her siblings Beryl and Glenn. Sister Beryl recounts that both Kay and Beryl helped a lot around the house because their mother had contracted an illness that left her paralyzed on the left side of her body. Little brother Glenn was happy to help as long as it was outdoor chores or “men’s work.” When his sisters wanted him to help out indoors, Glenny had strong opinions on what chores a boy should and shouldn’t do! In a small wooden box of her keepsakes, Kay recently discovered handmade Valentine cards she had created for her family members. The cards included cartoon sketches Kay had done, as well as jokes about her siblings (in true teenage fashion). When Kay read them in the hospital a couple weeks ago, she chuckled and said, “I was bad!” The Finch family were regular participants in the local churches in Mirror – first Ken Jardine’s weekly Sunday Schools, followed by visiting evangelists, then the Mirror Gospel Tabernacle, and finally the Mirror Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. At the age of 11 or 12 Kay put her faith in Jesus Christ as her Saviour, and at age 16 was baptized by Henry Miller, the pastor at the time. Sister Beryl recounts that Kay was a model for Beryl in most of the big issues in Beryl’s life – such as responding to Jesus, getting baptized, and later going to Bible School. Brother Glenn also took his older sisters’ cues. When Beryl sensed a calling to go to India as a missionary, after much hesitation, she finally confided in Kay. Kay’s response was, “Well, if you are called to India, I guess I am called to stay!” Kay knew their parents needed physical and financial help, and she recognized that hers was an equally Faithful calling. After high school, Kay studied at Prairie Bible Institute, and eventually earned a teaching degree from the University of Alberta – the first and only Finch of her generation to attain a university degree. Kay taught school in Mirror for 8 years so she could be close to her family, particularly to help with her mother. Kay was able to go to Columbia, South America, for 1 1/3 years to teach at a missionary school in Santa Marta. In 1960 Kay moved from Mirror to Lacombe, and continued teaching for 19 more years. Kay enjoyed many pastimes, including crafts, sewing, reading, music, and travel. As a youth, Kay kept many sketchbooks where she drew the current cartoon characters of her day. She also drew beautiful pen-andink silhouettes and portraits. As a school teacher, Kay often illustrated pictures from the current book she was reading to her class, and would display the drawings above the chalkboard so the students had something to look at as she read aloud to them. “Ramona the Pest” was one of Kay’s favourite read-aloud books. As we all know, Kay could sew anything. Growing up in the 1920s and 1930s, Kay learned to sew out of necessity, but she continued to sew some of her own clothing, as well as clothes and gifts for family members throughout her life. In 1977, after 56 years of single, independent living, Kay married a widower from her church, Mr. Donald Merl Smith. Kay instantly became a mother of one teenage daughter (Darlene) and 4 grown sons (Warren, Stan, Dale, and Dan). Thirteen grandchildren followed, and then great-grandchildren. Kay loved them as her own, and is dearly loved by the Smith clan. In early January 2013, Kay received a photo
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book printed by one of the Smith grandchildren, showing photos of themselves and their children during 2012. As Kay looked through the booklet, she pointed to the great-grandchildren and said, “These are my babies!” Kay said of her marriage, “My spouse Don and I never had a serious argument. We were good for one another for the 25 years we spent together.” Don passed away in October, 2002, and is missed by all his family. Kay travelled to many parts of the world, both as a single woman, and then with her husband Don, and then again with friends after she was widowed. Kay particularly enjoyed her many adventures with the local Parsons Holiday Tours. Kay noted that some of her fondest memories included being part of a close-knit Christian family, going to Columbia, South America as a teacher, and being a student at PBI and University of Alberta. Family was very important to Kay. We have already mentioned the Finch and Smith families, and extended families. But the Davies cousins were closer than cousins to Kay, and have been part of Kay’s close family circle since she was a child. Also very beloved to Kay were friends she made over the years – church friends, teaching associates, and other friends from the community. Some of you have been like sisters and brothers to Kay. Her apartment was filled with photos and mementos of cherished times spent with you. Kay has been active in the Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Lacombe for many years. Kay was involved in many ways, including the prayer chain that supported people in difficult times. Kay gave financial support to her church, and to many other religious and non-religious charitable organizations. Kay had a tender heart and responded in ways that did not call attention to herself. Kay is survived by her sister Beryl Finch of Mirror, AB; step-children Darlene Fletcher of Mirror, AB, Dale (Shirley) Smith of Ferintosh, AB, Dan (Faye) Smith of Sexsmith, AB; thirteen grandchildren (Tim, Ken, Robert, Darren, Stephen, Kevin, Jason, Darcy, Randy, Connor, Sam, Lance & Drell), and several great-grandchildren; nephew David (Jeannie) Finch of Calgary, AB; niece Sylvia (Larry) Adams of Bowen Island, BC; four grand-nieces (Amy, Annie, Karis, Eleanor), one grandnephew (Jonathan); and one great-grand-nephew, John Finch. Kay was predeceased by her husband Donald Smith, brother Glenn Finch, and step-sons Stan and Warren Smith. Kay’s favourite hymns were “Day by Day,” “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” and “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah.” And her favourite Scripture was Proverbs 3:5,6. Kay brought joy to her family and friends with her thoughtful practicality, her quiet independence, her curiosity for life, her adventurous spirit. Her friendships spread far and wide, and Kay will be greatly missed. Kay once noted that she wanted her family to remember her trying to live a constant Christian life in her home and among her neigbours. Kay, we certainly remember you that way. We remember the joy you brought us, the interest you always had in each of us. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. We love you always.
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Friday, April 5, 2013
Making Connections by Rev. Robin King I've had an Easter hymn stuck in my head the last few days. I know, it's still Lent, what am I thinking? But it's one I remember from childhood, an old Anglican chestnut called "Jesus lives!" The tune I remember is St. Albinus, one of those huge Victorian things that just demands a big pipe organ cranked to the max. The language is a little dated now, but I remember every word: the first verse goes "Jesus lives! thy terrors now / can no longer, death, appall us; / Jesus lives! by this we know / thou, O grave, canst not enthrall us. / Alleluia!" As a choirboy, I was never really sure what it was all about, but it sure stuck with me. Even when I "hear" it now, I hear the great organ, a cathedral full of people just belting it out. I can feel the excitement that it's Easter morning, just as if I was back there in the '70s. I think I can even catch a faint whiff of incense and lilies. That's Easter. It's like I'm there. Experience is a powerful connector. So lack of it can surely be a powerful disconnector, don't you think? Or at least an opportunity to create distance. I wonder if that isn't why so many people challenge the relevancy of the Bible and the stories in it. Sure we can talk about the context of the story and explain what's happening and why. We can talk about meaning and we can relate it to our present circumstance and marvel at the currency of what's "true." But it's also really tempting to say "that's just something that happened in a far away place a long time ago. It's not my culture, it's not my time, it's not my place." Take the Holy Week story, for example. Each year on Palm Sunday, we try to do something intergenerational in our worship, something experiential that helps tell the story of Holy Week in a way that's meaningful to all ages. Something that maybe connects us more closely to the meaning and purpose of those last few days. We've done dramas and interactive plays; we've given video cameras to small groups and had them act out a piece of the story, presenting the videos together; we've setup "stations" of the different pieces of the story, with a passport to be stamped on the way; we've made a video with the children talking about experiences they'd had similar to the Palm Sunday parade and the Last Supper. This year, we're looking at "place" in the Holy Week story. Not a lot of us have been to first century Jerusalem. Some haven't even been out of this country. So, how do we make the story a little more real and a little more "in our own backyard?" How about we consider how the story would appear if it were here, today. How would things look, how would they unfold if Jesus walked the streets of our town of Bashaw? Which "temple" would he go to? Where would he and his followers eat? Where would they pray? Where would he be held when arrested? Where would he meet his end? Can we even imagine it here? Here in unoccupied Canada wh ere we are all free? Where there is freedom of speech and no death penalty? How would this story even play out now? We'll be thinking about that. So I have a question for you: how do you bring the Easter story home to your heart?
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Coming Events - Bashaw Bashaw Art Club 2013 Art Classes Call Donelda Adams 780 3723562. A raffle ticket for only $2.00 gives a lucky someone a chance to win a beautiful 26”x30” framed original pastel artwork by Mrs. Rita Bashaw “Lilac Time.” Only 300 tickets printed. Tickets available from all Bashaw Art Club members. Draw Date May 5, 2013 BASHAW GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On Sunday, April 7, 2013 @ 1:00 pm at the Bashaw Golf and Country Club. Everyone Welcome. Please Support the Club Bashaw & District Victim Services Society Annual General Meeting April 8, 2013 6:30pm at Fred & Pat’s Cup of Sweets. All Welcome! FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR BASHAW AND AREA RESIDENTS WHO ARE 50 YEARS AND OLDER AT THE HAPPY GANG CENTRE IN BASHAW on Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 to11:30 a.m. Others are welcome to breakfast by donation. Come and see what the Happy Gang Centre is all about. This senior organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013. We play pool, shuffleboard, floor curling, darts, cribbage, 500 and canasta. Hula dancing and Tai Chi are other activities. Members who are interested volunteer at the Thrift Shop and at the Tourist Information Centre during the summer. Bingos are held at different times throughout the year – ham and turkey bingos before Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas and cash bingos at other times. We are open to suggestions for other activities. Membership is $10.00 per year but not mandatory to take part in activities. We look forward to seeing you on April 13. Bashaw Beef Club Achievement Day April 20. Bashaw & District Victim Services Society & Bashaw & District Regional Health & Wellness 2nd Annual Information Fair April 21, 11am-3:00pm Bashaw Community Centre. Volunteer of the Year for Bashaw will be named at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held at Bashaw and District Support Services Office on April 24, 2013. Nominations must be received no later then 4:00pm April 18th, 2013. For more information please call BDSS at -780-372-4074. Spring Round-Up Cattle Show April 27. The Augustana Choir is coming Friday April 26, 2013 to the Majestic Theatre in Bashaw. Tickets are $15 each and concert starts at 7:30pm Contact Margaret Alexander 780-372-3965 or Leanne Walton 403-784-3437 for more information. The Town and Country Garage Sale Saturday, May 4. If you are interested in having a table, contact Bev at 780 877-2489. The Majestic theatre annual flea market Saturday, June 8, 2013 is looking for donations To rent tables - Contact Margaret Alexander 780-372-3965 2nd Annual Show and Shine Saturday June 8/ 2013 Starts at noon. Contact Glenn Weins. Antique market and Swap meet Saturday June 8, 2013 More information available later on these events. Bashaw School • Easter Spring Break March 28 – April 7. • April 9 – Classes resume • April 12 – Jump Rope For Heart (Grs 1-6) • Bashaw Minor Ball Registration Fees $50.00 before April 15th $75.00 after • April 22-25 & April 29-May 3 – Grs 2/3 Swim lessons • Graduation: Saturday, May 25, 2013. Bashaw Adult Learning Courses contact Jackie 780-372-3648 for more information and to register. • Community Theatre please call for more information.
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Bashaw Ag Society meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Bev Ames 403-877-2489 or the Ag office 780-372-3079.
of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 780-679-2980.
Bashaw Art Club meets at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays above the Happy Gang Centre. Call 780372-4341.
Bethany Lifeline call 780-372-4074.
Bashaw Bottle Depot Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9:004:30 PM
Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402.
Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle Tuesday morning in town service. The bus still goes to Camrose the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of each month. The Bus is also available for Charter trips. Call 780-372-3631 to book.
Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Currently recruiting new volunteer firefighters. If you are interested, please contact Chief Ross Garbe at 780-781-8464.
Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service. Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. 5119 50 St (Main St). Contact Terry Peterman 780-372-2204. Bashaw Daycare Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. 780-372-4074. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meet the 4th Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Tourist Booth. Phone/Fax: 780-372-3932. Box 645 Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0.
[email protected] Web site: http://www.enjoybashaw.com The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Bashaw and District Support Services. Please call 780-372-4074 to have a hamper arranged. Bashaw & District Preschool 780-372-4074.
Bashaw Youth Centre open Tues - Fri 3 - 7 pm. Phone 780-372-4048.
CLR Healing Centre For Appointments call 780-372- 4325 (HEAL)
4H Beef Club meets 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Contact Karen 780-877-2598. Happy Gang Seniors Centre Mondays 500 at 1:00 p.m. Hawaiian Hula lessons 11 - 11:45 am. Wednesdays 1st Wed Regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wed Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays Crib at 1:00 p.m. Pool at 7:00 p.m. Friday Darts at 10:00 a.m. Floor Curling at 1:30 p.m. Sunday Canasta at 1:30 p.m. General public welcome. Cost is $2.50 per person for the day. Coffee and goodies served. Everyone welcome to take part in activities. Membership $10.00 per year, new members welcome.
Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month for a Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. (No meetings July and August). For more info contact Leon Braseth 780-372-4437.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Catholic Church Mass Time Bashaw Mass times: 1st Weekend of each Month, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., otherwise weekend Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. Please call the Church office (780-372-3645) for updated Mass times.
Bashaw Historical Society meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Place. Contact Pam at 780 372- 2031.
Ionic Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) ACCESS CARD SYSTEM active 5:00 a.m. - midnight. 780-372-2030.
Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074.
Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Musical Jam sessions 1st Sunday of each month from 1 - 4 pm.
Bashaw Legion Wednesdays Tuesday 1st and 3rd Friday
Meals on Wheels call 780-372-4074. Bingo at 7:30 pm. Community Darts 7 pm Cribbage at 7:00 pm
Neighborhood Newcomers please call BDSS at 780-372-4074 Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm
Bashaw Library (in the Community Centre) Library Hours: Monday 1:30 -4:30 pm, Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 10 am 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:30 -1:30 pm, Sat. 10-noon, Free internet access, books, movies, & more! Bashaw Medical Clinic Call 780-372-3740 for clinic times. Bashaw Out of School Program Monday – Friday 7:00-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00 pm. Registration forms and information available by calling Rose or Colleen at BDSS 780-3724074 or 780-781-5971 Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Contact Brent Dueck 780-372-3793. Bashaw Skating Club Karen 780-372-2447. Bashaw Thrift Store Tuesday & Fridays. Please contact Joan at 780-372-3650. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Wednesday
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Town of Bashaw Council Minutes water damage, changed process for Utility Service Request water shut-off. Policy/By-Laws • Health Planning information. • Research underway for an updated Traffic By-Law.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Bashaw Council Chambers Present
Call to Order
Agenda Approval Res 056-2013
February 19, 2013
Mayor:
Penny Shantz
Councillors:
Bryan Gust Jason Olson Rob McDonald
Staff:
Rosemary Wittevrongel, CAO Murray Holroyd, Public Works Foreman
6.
Mayor Shantz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A.
AGENDA
1.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald to approve the March 5, 2013 agenda as presented. CARRIED
B.
DELEGATIONS
C.
MINUTES
1.
MOVED by Councillor Gust to accept the minutes of the February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting as presented. CARRIED
Regular Meeting Minutes
Res 057-2013 D.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
Mayor Shantz presented a report on the following: • February 22, 2013 - Highway 12/21 reviewed Board By-Law changes and discussed collection of interest charges and commissioning of New Norway-Duhamel line. • February 22, 2013 - Camrose County Battle River Bus project for Camrose County Transportation Implementation Plan. • February 25, 2013 - Bashaw Youth Foundation meeting Sweetheart Raffle Draw raised $750.00, another draw for Father's Day planned. Nosack Foods sales, working on grants. • February 27, 2013 - Community Health Information meeting went very well. • March 4, 2013 - Alberta Health Services working Group • March 4, 2013 - BARB meeting - BARB is working on resolving policy issues for ice scheduling.
Committee Reports Res 058-2013
Auditor Independence
BUSINESS
1.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town audit firm, Gitzel Krejci Dand Peterson auditor independence letter be accepted as presented. CARRIED
2.
MOVED by Councillor Olson that the Town audit firm Gitzel Krecji Dand Peterson audit engagement letter be approved as presented. CARRIED
3.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the update on the status of the Bashaw and District Chamber of Commerce organization be accepted as presented. CARRIED
4.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town of Bashaw maybe interested in the Alberta Municipal Services Corporation infrastructure management services pending more information. CARRIED
5.
MOVED by Councillor Gust that the additional Camrose County FCSS funding of $913.25 be allocated as follows: Revised 58%, 42% Annual Total BDSS $529.69 $29,400.93 BYF $383.56 $21,290.32 $913.25 $50,691.25 CARRIED
F.
INFORMATION
1.
A list of minutes and reports available to Council was circulated.
Res 059-2013
Approval
Res 060-2013 Bashaw Chamber of Commerce Status Update
Res 061-2013 AUMA Infrastructure Asset Management Initiative
Res 062-2013 2.
3.
4.
5.
Councillor Gust presented the following: • February 25, 2013 - BDSS meeting - looking at a fundraiser of doing litter control at Big Valley Jamboree. • March 3, 2013 - Library Board Cleaning Bee - very successful. • March 5, 2013 - Bus Society had a presentation regarding the proposed County Transportation Plan.
Camrose County Additional FCSS Funding Allocation
Res 063-2013
Councillor McDonald presented the following: • February 27, 2013 - Good participation at the Community Health Information Session. Councillor Olson presented the following: • February 27, 2013 - Attended Community Health Information Session. CAO Wittevrongel's report was presented to Council on the following: Administration/Operations • The auditor finished his review for 2012 Financial Statements on February 25-26, 2013. • Administration has submitted the information from the community organizations for the 8760 energy aggregation program. Administration is waiting for the analysis to be provided for those organizations so they can make their final decision. 8760 Energy will be going out to tender for the block energy purchase in May of 2013. • Small Town Saturday Night Promo card design completed, cards ordered and plan for distribution is being worked on. • The Province has not released information on the 2013 STEP program. On checking the website, the program details will be announced after the March 7, 2013 budget release and STEP funding may not be available in 2013. In this case, the Town will need to look at funding some summer positions entirely. • Insurance Liability Claim - Town found responsible for
MOVED by Councillor Olson to accept Committee Reports D1 -D6 as presented. CARRIED
E. Letter
Auditor Engagement
Town Foreman Holroyd's report was presented to Council on various Town projects: Regional Line • The first section of the line to Ferintosh was flushed on February 27, 2013 and part of the new line to New Norway and Duhamel is scheduled for March 7, 2013. • There was 114 cubic meters used to flush the first part to Ferintosh, this was not a complete exchange of water in the line, however the turbidity did not change from start to finish so they felt it was good enough. Safety Training • Public works staff completed the AMSHA course on Plow Truck Sander Operator Safety on February 26, 2013. This course needs to be completed every three years. • There are some changes that are needed to make documentation stay current with regulations for commercial vehicles. Changes will take place in 2014 that will include any commercial vehicle over 4500 kg, where it is currently vehicles over 11,794 kg. • Driver's abstracts are required every year as well.
Information Res 064-2013
MOVED by Councillor Gust to accept minutes and reports available to Council as presented. CARRIED Murray Holroyd left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
In Camera Res 065-2013
G.
IN CAMERA
1.
MOVED by Councillor Gust to proceed in camera at 8:03 p.m. CARRIED i) Legal - Development Proposal
Reconvene Res 066-2013
2.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald to reconvene at 8:45 p.m. CARRIED
Legal Development
3.
MOVED by Councillor Gust to contact CALA to arrange a meeting for further discussion of the development proposal. CARRIED
H.
ADJOURN
1.
MOVED by Councillor McDonald to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. CARRIED
Proposal
Res 067-2013
Adjourn Res 068-2013
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Friday, April 5, 2013 COSTELLO: For my office?
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Bashaw
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ABBOTT:
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOTT:
Monitor your drug therapy Focus on positive health outcomes
Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
Answer all of your medication questions Identify treatment strategies
ABBOTT:
Provide information and advice on healthy living
Flu Shots Now Available by Appointment Home Health Care Maybeline Cosmetics Greeting Cards Stationery and Magazines Lottery Tickets/Sales
OPEN: 9:00 to 5:30 Daily Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
Catalogue Agent Dry Cleaning Services
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOTT:
Word.
COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT:
ABBOTT:
Yes.
Word in Office.
Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT:
ABBOTT:
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
Mac?
The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT:
ABBOTT:
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT:
The Word you get when you click the blue 'W.'
Mac? ABBOTT:
Money.
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou. COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have? ABBOTT:
What about Windows? ABBOTT:
Money.
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT:
Do you want a computer with Windows? ABBOTT:
It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT:
ABBOTT:
Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows.. I need a computer and software.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT:
ABBOTT:
Money.
Yes. No extra charge.
Software for Windows? COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT:
One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money? ABBOTT:
Office. ABBOTT:
Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT:
I just did. ABBOTT:
Why not? THEY OWN IT!
COSTELLO: You just did what? (A few days later) ABBOTT:
Recommend something. ABBOTT:
Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: You recommended something? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off? ABBOTT:
Yes. ABBOTT:
Click on 'START'...............
- Source Unknown
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Village of Donalda Drive-In Movie Saturday, May 11. We are looking for movie suggestions. Please call the Museum 403-883-2100 to suggest a movie title. Ranch Rodeo Saturday, June 1 at 1 pm with a roast beef supper at 5:30 pm at the hall.
Near Narrows, Buffalo Lake 145 Acre working Farm 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,664 Sq Ft Wonderful private views, 2 Barns, Hay Shed
Great Family Home 2 blocks to School or Lake Playground across back lane 2 Bed, 2 Bath Basement w/4 large rooms, nook and laundry Double Garage
Donalda Light Riders 403-883-2436 Becky Clement $109,900 Drill team rides - Monday nights Alix, (September - June) Many upgrades Trail rides all year Mature, fenced yard Near playground and Donalda Lutheran Churches School 403-883-2025 2 Bdr, 1 Bath, 1,152 Sq Ft Donalda & District Community Promotion Double Garage Society 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton Donalda School Show and Shine Saturday June 29, 2013 403-883-2280 Mr. John Thorn from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more
[email protected] landmark realty
[email protected] Donalda Ski Hill & Chalet mation please call: 403-883-2228 or 403AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com 742-5758 Donalda Volunteer Fire Department 5010 – 50 St, Stettler, AB Fire Permits must be obtained from the 403-742-4080 Canada Day Celebration Sunday July 1, County of Stettler. 2013. Come join the Celebration! Use 911 for emergencies. Gwen Lee and Lynn Engel Conference Room is available for Megan Saum Horsemanship Clinics May Functions and/or meetings 24 - 26, July 19 - 21, and the end of October. Contact Becky 403-883-2350 Frank Sutton Clement at 403-883-2436 Lyncot Ladies Club 403-883-0007 Carla Bakkers ABRA Barrel Racing Metis Association 403-883-2824 Barb Bosch 403-883-0005 Lorne & Barb Todd Donalda Animal Rescue Over the Hill Trail Riders 403-883-2521 403-883-2870 403-742-4681 Ginger Novakowski Donalda Arena & Equestrian Centre Spruce Coulee Community Centre 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin 403-883-2580 Fraser Beebee Donalda Beautification Initiative Village of Donalda 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton 403-883-2345 Donalda Campground Westwoods Community Centre 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin 403-574-2116 Karen Williams Donalda Cemetery Club Donalda School 100 Year Reunion June 29 & 30. If you are interested in serving on this planning committee, the next meeting is April 9 from 4:30—5:30 pm in the school library. Call Mary Mueller 403-8832469 if you have old photos of school days gone by for the Facebook page. For more information call Don Seale at the school 403-883-2280.
403-883-2377 Holly Komishke Donalda Community Arts Society 403-883-2255 Byron Norman Donalda Community Hall Available for rent 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Coulee Friendship Club 403-883-2555 Judy Dinsmore Darlene Tantrum 403-883-2253 Pancake Breakfast & Music Jam - 2nd Sunday of the month Bingo - 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Friendship Centre is available to rent, they also cater Donalda Curling Club 403-883-2824 Mike Mueller Mixed Curling League - December - March Donalda & District Ag Society 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda & District Museum 403-883-2100 Donalda Equestrian Centre Indoor riding arena: 75 x 180 ft Outdoor riding arena: 300 x 300 ft Barrel Racing Jackpots - every Wednesday (403-883-2356) Arena is available for rent Donalda Library 403-883-2026
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The Chocolate Store Author Unknown Two men entered a chocolate store. As they were busy looking, the first man stole 3 chocolate bars. As they left the store, the first man said to the other: "Man, I'm the best thief, I stole 3 chocolates and no one saw me. You can't beat that." The second man replied: "You want to see something better? Let's go back to the shop and I'll show you real stealing." So they went to the counter and the second man said to the shopkeeper: "Do you want to see magic?" The shopkeeper replied: "Yes." The second man said: "Give me one chocolate bar." The shopkeeper gave him one, and he ate it. The second man asked for a second bar, and he ate that as well. He asked for the third, and finished that one too. The shopkeeper asked: "But where's the magic?" The second man replied: "Check in my friend's pocket, and you'll find all three bars of chocolate."
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Friday, April 5, 2013 Monday 7—8pm Stretch Only Tuesday & Thursday 7—8pm Wednesday & Friday 9—10am 10 Class Pass—$100, or Drop In —$12/class For more information 780-582-3800 Vickie Arksey
Forestburg Concert Series Tickets and information available from committee members or the Village Office: Village Office 780-582-3668 Carl & Diane Jahns 780-582-2181 Jope & Karen Langejans 780-582-3952 Fraser & Judi Beebe 403-883-2580 Nathan Lunty 780-582-7305 Email :
[email protected] Forestburg Community Centre is looking for volunteers to work at their casino on Apr. 9 and 10th. If interested, please contact Judi Beebe 403-883-2580 or Reta LeGear 780-582-3811 Service Options for Seniors Donna Combs will be at the Golden Age Club on the following dates: April 9th—2:00 pm Phone: 780-582-3641 or just drop in. Communities in Bloom is getting ready for the upcoming season. This year we will be participating in the National Edition of Communities in Bloom in the Circle of Excellence (Non-Evaluated) category which means there will be no judges visit. Colours this year are burgundy, sky blue and yellow. Our projects this year are finishing the landscaping at the new Welcome to Forestburg sign and installing some more historical signs and Hwy 53 light standard signs. We will be looking for a summer employee so watch for more information on that opportunity. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th, 7 pm at the Village Office. If you enjoy working with flowers, trees and shrubs and would like to help keep Forestburg looking great, please consider volunteering with Communities in Bloom. For more info contact Janice 780582-2265 or Alison 780-582-3968. Friends of the Library will be hosting the following Fundraising events, and we welcome all volunteers to join us: April 6th: Bottle Drive April 13: Annual knit-a-thon We will also be supporting the 4H club with their Highway clean-up in May. It was decided at our Friends meeting that we would once again help out with the Red Serge Ball this year as this has proven to be a wonderful fundraiser for us. If you are available to help out with this event, please be sure to let us know as there are a number of opportunities to help with set-up and canvassing. Any businesses that would like to contribute items for the silent auction are encouraged to contact the Library for further information, as a portion of the proceeds raised is given to the Library. Your continued support is appreciated. The Village will be rebuilding one of our playgrounds this year. We are looking for a group of parents and children to form a committee to decide which playground will be replaced and what equipment will be installed. The group will be supplied with a budget and will be responsible for reporting their decisions and progress to Council. Anyone interested in serving on this committee should contact the Village office. The Forestburg Art Club Is proud to present: Kids Art Club every Tuesday from 3:30—5:00pm at the Art Club above the Fire Station. Junior and Senior High students only. Any questions contact Lori Trudeau 780-582-4111. GOOD GRIEF Bereavement Support Group at the Knox United Church, Killam Every Tuesday. To register, contact Helen Samm, Counsellor Flagstaff Family & Community Services (780)385-3976 email: counslertelus.net VMA Fitness Consulting A great place to start or continue your Fitness Commitment! Variety of Classes Offered
BINGO
Every Tuesday evening the Forestburg Community Centre. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Forestburg Lions Club
SENIORS
Looking for something to do? Try the Seniors Drop In Centre! Open Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Floor curling, cards, Pool, exercises, coffee
LIBRARY HOURS Ph. 780-582-4110 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am—6 pm Thursday: 10 am—8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm To find out about our programs, new books, or to renew or request items online: http:// forestburglibrary.prl.ab.ca FORESTBURG CLINIC Call 780-582-5185 for appointments Mon— Fri. Please confirm that your appointment is for Forestburg as the phone is call forwarded to Daysland clinic on days the Forestburg clinic is not open. WELL BABY CLINIC— Call 780-384-3652 for appt. FORESTBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sundays 3 pm Associate Pastor Clint Mathies THE BRIDGE: Contemporary Worship Service at Forestburg Community Centre (lower level) 1st & 3rd Sun. 6 pm BETHEL UNITED: Sunday Services at 11:30 am until September 1, 2013 First Sunday of each month is communion Last Saturday of each month, the Men’s Breakfast (8:30 – 10:00 am.) Rev. Jope Langejans - 780-582-3796, e-mail albethucpersona.ca HOPE LUTHERAN: Worship 9:30 am Pastor Rick Laurendeau 780-582-3531 1st & 3rd Sundays - led by Colin Millang 2nd & 4th Sundays - led by Pastor Rick Curtain Call Community Theatre Contact: Roxie Wegenast 780-5832112 Diplomat Mine Museum Society Contact: Ryan Hunting 780-5823758 Forestburg Aquanauts Contact: Robin Hillman 780-582-2207 Forestburg Arena Association Contact: Brent Stenson 780-582-3566 Forestburg Art Club Contact: Val Vincett 780-583-3929 Forestburg Ceramics and/or Pottery Contact: Marj Lunty 780-5822250 Forestburg Community Centre Contact: Reta LeGear 780-582-3811 Forestburg Concert Series Contact: Jope Langejans 780-582-3952 Forestburg Curling Club Contact: Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Dance Society Contact: Linda Welsh 780-582-2408 Forestburg Figure Skating Club Contact: Nicole Streich 780-5822490 Forestburg Fossils Hockey Contact: Jeff Northey 780-582-3925 Forestburg Golf Club Contact: Don Lunty 780-582-2192 Forestburg Historical Society Contact: Janice Freadrich 780-5822265 Forestburg Lightning Ladies Hockey Contact: Maureen Adams 780582-3720 Forestburg Minor Ball Contact: Aaron Martz 780-582-4252 Forestburg Minor Hockey Association Contact: Aaron Bish 780-5823886 Forestburg Minor Soccer Contact: Marty Forster 780-582-2460 Forestburg Municipal Library Contact: Marion Oberg Riise 780582-4110 Forestburg Senior Baseball Contact: Dale Litke 780-582-4286 Forestburg Slopitch League Contact: Jim Andre 780-582-2473 Hastings Coulee Hall Board Contact: Shirley Helmig 780-582-2283 Pleasington Historical Society Contact: Rosemarie Oberg 780-5822160 The Walter Jahns Singers Contact: Gen Dietz 780-582-3612
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The Chautauqua A21 Adult Recreational Volleyball Contact Tracy Kozey 4037 4 9 - 3 1 8 1 . $5/month. Thurs., 7 to 9 pm at Delburne School, Large Gym
Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Museum; new members welcome. Ray at 403-749-3813. Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating or Keri 403-749-3112. Chamber of Commerce Contact Dave Grant at 403-749-2595 Citizens On Patrol (COPs) Volunteers are needed for one night a month, contact the Village Office if you are interested. Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Mary Williams at 403-749-2047 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525. Delburne Ag Society 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Roberta Purdie 403-749-2700. Delburne Community Hall For bookings contact Shelly 403-749-2821 Delburne Curling Club Contact Louise Smith at 403-749-3898 Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Potluck 2nd Friday at noon, before music and dance. Music & Dance 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1 - 4 p.m. General meetings 1st Monday after Crib at 4:30 p.m. Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Laura Biggs at 403-749-2665 . Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Weekly Home Bible Studies Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Call 403-749-2211 or 403-749-3708. Delburne Library Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Delburne & District Light Horse Association New members welcome. Cattle Penning Friday evenings start in June. Contact Darlene Schlag 403-749-3558/403-391-2731, or Peter van Elmpt (Pres) 403749-3279/403-318-4563 Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders - New members welcome. For more information contact Susanne Widdecke 403-749-2731 Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Lisa at 403-749-3535. delburneminorhockey.com Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-749-3380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm,
Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Amy Mueller 403-749-3772 or Carol 403-749-3856 Economic Development Group Contact Karen 403-749-3606 ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8 pm sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson 403-749-2058 ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer travels 2nd Thursday from Elk Haven. For more info contact Bob Manning at 403-749-3792. Family Community Support Services (FCSS) 403-749-3654. Family School Wellness worker Angela Gurski. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the school. For information call 403-749-3838 Footcare Clinic Located at Elk Haven Manor, Delburne One Monday per month. Please call Elnora HomeCare office for an appointment 403-773-3636. Great Bend Church of Christ Sunday mornings 10:15 a.m. 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 at 2 pm. Harvest Gym 403-749-3838. Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 8:30 pm, Weekends/Holidays 9:00 am - 8:30 pm. Healthy Communities Initiative New members welcome! Call 403749-3380 for info. Junior Forest Wardens meet Thursdays at the Lousana Hall For more info contact Sharleen Klein at 403-749-2472. Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call 403-773-3636. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. Jeanette 403-749-3787 or Flora 403-749-2080. New to Delburne Welcome package available at Neighbourhood Place. Overeaters Anonymous Tues. 1 & 7. Contact Marilyn 403-749-3949 The Royal Canadian Legion Open to the public Wed, Fri. and Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Hall Rental available. Delicious BBQs every 3rd Saturday! Meetings last Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Contact John McLeod 403-749-2277. St Columba Anglican Church services are 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. The first Sunday of every month is Holy Communion with Rev. Edith Sandusky officiating. The following Sundays are morning prayers with a lay reader. Contact Jean Johnson @ 403-749-2411 School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059.
Delburne Moms & Tots every Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda Attfield at 403-304-4408 for information.
Village Office Hours Mon - Thurs 9 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm), Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 pm CLOSED afternoon. Council meetings 2nd and 4th Mon. at 1 pm.
Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers. Shannon Glover is able to deliver to Delburne and area residents. Call 403-391-6775.
Advertising via Signs If you desire to have your event promoted on the highway and/or community signs, forward details to the Village Office in person or phone 403-749-3606.
Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane 403-749-2048 or Jayne at 403-749-3059
Well-Baby Immunization Clinics 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Neighborhood Place by appt only, call Elnora CHC 403-773-3636.
Delburne Pottery Club Very active, fun club, full studio, reasonable rates. New members welcome! Call Norma 403-747-2926.
Wheels on Meals Hot meals delivered Mon-Wed-Fri at lunch time. Call 403-749-3654. Women’s Outreach and Central Alberta Women’s Shelter services Appointments available upon request. Please call 403-749-3380
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Upcoming Events SUMMER YOUTH COORDINATOR - Now taking resumes! Do you love working with kids? Duties include planning, organizing and implementing the Village of Delburne summer recreation program for children ages 5 to 17. Must be a full time, postsecondary student, between the ages of 18 & 30, and returning to school in the fall. Apply in person at the Delburne Village Office, by fax 403-749-2800 or email
[email protected]. Application deadline is April 26, 2013. CENTENNIAL EVENT SCHEDULE is available online at: facebook.com/delburnecentennial Centennial Calendar for Sale Great gift for Mom, Dad & former residence! Cost $10 Available at the Village Office. For the Centennial year, let’s decorate/plant our yards in Centennial colours: GOLD, RED & BLUE. If anyone is interested in setting up an ad-hoc Garden Club for our Centennial year to decorate our community, please call the Village Office (403) 749-3606. Cumberland Playful Theatre Three One-act Comedies! Back Again to Celebrate Delburne Centennial ONE NIGHT ONLY Saturday April 13, 2013 7:00 pm @ Delburne Community Hall. Tickets $10.00, at door $15.00. Tickets available at: Delburne Village Office, Delburne Hardware or Crop Production Service Interagency Meetings: May 28 & October 22, 2013. June 15, 2013. As a tribute to Delburne’s Centennial, a consignment sale of wonderful antiques is being organized. Funds raised will go towards our Centennial Celebrations. To consign, or for more info, please contact: Terry Silbernagel (403) 318-5873 or Nora Smith (403) 358-4892. Delburne Curling Club Sign up for league play starts now and everyone welcome! Call the rink at 403-749-3855 and leave a message or call Bryan Whittemore (403-749-2290) or Louise Smith (403-749-3898) to register. • Ladies League Mon. evening • Seniors League Tues. evening • Mens League Wed. evening • Fun League Thurs. at 1:00 p.m. This is a drop in format. Teams are drawn each week. $10/game or you can pay league fee for season. This is open to all ages and abilities. You can also learn how to use the push stick and return to the sport of curling. Delburne School Travel Club Work Crew Yard work, Moving? Help is available for hire! Students are currently raising funds towards their upcoming Europe trip in Spring of 2013. For further details please contact Melode Banks 403-749-2813,
[email protected] or Daphne O’Neill at 403-749-2978
[email protected]
Warm, caring families to host Japanese High School Students attending Delburne Centralized School. Two families are needed for placements of two students. Global Partners is a Canadian non-profit educational and cultural exchange organization. Students will attend classes in local High Schools weekdays, leaving evenings and weekends free to spend with their home-stay families. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another country and help a foreign student. Please open your home and heart to one of our students. An honorarium is provided to families to offset any costs associated with hosting and families and students are supported by a local coordinator residing in your area. INFORMATION: Call Sharon @ 587 876 1098 or email to
[email protected] Visit our website at www.gpicanada.com
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Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838 Bell Times School Begins: Lunch: School Ends: Apr 18 Apr 19-30 Apr 22-26
Website: www.delburneschool.ca
8:40am 11:40am-12:20pm 3:15pm
9-12 Report Cards Trip to Europe Spring Break (no school)
Come join us for the Grad 2013 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Friday, May 3, 2013. Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Delburne Hall. Tickets $25.00. Purchase tickets from Grads or through the school. We will have a Hypnotist and Silent Auction. We would appreciate donations (product or monetary) for the Silent Auction. You can make these donations to any Grad or contact Ms. Robin Ritchie, 403-749-3838. Please attach a business card so we can acknowledge your donation! Chinook’s Edge is now accepting registrations for next Kindergarten year, and we look forward to welcoming Kindergarten students into our safe and caring school communities! To attend Kindergarten in August 2013, children must turn five years old by December 31, 2013 and a birth certificate will be required for registration. Accommodation may be made for four year-olds with special needs. There are no school fees for Kindergarten students in Chinook’s Edge School Division. Call Delburne Centralized School at 403-749-3838 for more information. We look forward to welcoming your child to Chinook’s Edge, Where Students Come First! Kids Club Back by popular demand, this Boys & Girls Club program will be held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Delburne Centralized School. Drop-off / Pick-up in common area by large gym. Cost: FREE! Harvest Gym Hours Monday-Friday Weekends/Holidays
7:30am-8:30pm 9:00am-8:30pm
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PLEASE KEEP POSTED from Karen Fegan, CAO To assist newcomers and individuals looking for ways to become involved, an ONLINE COMMUNITY GROUP DIRECTORY is being created on the Village of Delburne website. It will be place for community organizations to post: their mandate, meeting dates & location, contact person(s), annual events, etc. We will announce when it will be ready for you to submit your information. Please keep posted! ________________________________________
Delburne Municipal Library Located on Main Street 403-749-3848
Librarian: Judy Nicklom
Email address:
[email protected] Website: http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm. Saturday 11:00– 2:00 pm Wireless Internet Access is available for the public, as well as printing, copying and faxing for a small fee. Looking for ebooks? Download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Freading will be available with an active membership. CNIB audio books are available for visually challenged patrons. For further information please visit http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca/
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Village of Delburne Council Minutes Council Minutes – Meeting of February 26, 2013 #2013-051 A)
Call to Order Minutes of the Meeting of the Council for the Village of Delburne held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Village Office with the following being present: Mayor: Councilors:
Raymond Reckseidler Sandra Paradon Darlene Dushanek Gillian Brett Dawn McKenzie
Administrator:
Karen Fegan
B) #2013-043
Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that the Agenda for the February 26, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council for the Village of Delburne be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Confirmation of Previous Council Minutes February 12, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 1) Moved by Councilor G. Brett that the Minutes of the February 12, 2013 Regular Council Minutes be adopted as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
#2013-052
3) 2013 Golf Tournament Recipient Moved by Councilor G. Brett that the Village of Delburne’s 2013 Charity Golf Tournament recipient will be the Delburne 100 Year Centennial Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4) Resolution for Mail-In Ballots Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that the Village of Delburne make application to use mail-in ballots during the 2013 Municipal Election. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Recess at 2:00 PM Reconvene at 2:07 PM #2013-053
5) Plan 8321694, Block 21, Lot 10 Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that Plan 8321694, Block 21, Lot 10 will not be offered for sale at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6)
#2013-044
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#2013-054
Delegations 2:00 PM Dennis Roszell 1) #2014-055 Mr. Roszell did not attend.
E) #2013-045
Correspondence Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council receive two (2) item of correspondence for information and possible further action. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1)
Second Reading of Bylaw 1095/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor G. Brett. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Sustainable Rural Alberta Symposium – Received for information.
2) Policy Manual Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council approve t amended Policy and Procedures Manual including policies 1-001 to 1-017, 2-001 to 2-005, and 3-001 to 3-007 effective February 26, 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3) CAO Salary Offer Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that Council offer to the CAO the salary adjustment proposal effective January 1, 2013 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
#2013-057
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Amendment of Schedule A of Bylaw 1088/2011 (Fees & Charges Bylaw) Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council amend Schedule A of Bylaw 1088/2011 effective February 26, 2013. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bylaw 1096/2013 – Economic Development Committee
First reading of Bylaw 1096/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor G. Brett. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Second reading of Bylaw 1096/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor S. Paradon. CARRIED UNANIMOULSY
New Business Amendment of Motion #2012-101 1) Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that Council amend motion #2012-101 to state that the Council of the Village of Delburne enter into an agreement with the Delburne Curling Club stating the Delburne Curling Club will be exempt from taxes for a term of five (5) years; the term being January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Bylaw 1095/2013 be presented for third and final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Third and final reading of Bylaw 1095/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor D. McKenzie. CARRIED UNANIMOULSY
#2013-058
#2013-050
Bylaw 1095/2013 – Dog Control Bylaw
2)
Drinking Water Safety Plan 1) Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek to refer F-1 to Administration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
#2013-049
9) Time Capsule Material Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek to table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
First Reading of Bylaw 1095/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor D. Dushanek. CARRIED UNANIMOULSY
#2013-046
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8) Sale of Small Silver Building (out at dry dump) Moved by Councilor G. Brett that the small silver building out at the dry dump be put up for tender. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Received an email from a real estate agent asking about our agreement with Parkland Community Planning.
Unfinished Business
#2013-048
7) Value of Plan 6373AK, Block 2, Lots 34-35 Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek that Council amend motion #2013-041 to read $85,000.00 instead of $60,000.00. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Email From a Local Real Estate Agent
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#2013-047
#2013-056
Possible Fire Hall Addition Quote - Received for information.
Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that Bylaw 1096/2013 be presented for third and final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Third and final reading of Byalw 1096/2013 granted this 26th day of February, 2013 by Councilor D. Dushanek. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Recess at 2:46 PM Reconvene at 2:51 PM #2013-059
12) John Pisko Memorial Grant Program Moved by Councilor D. McKenzie that G-10 be referred to Administration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Accounts Payable
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Glennellen Community Centre Alberta Gun Safety Course: April 13, 2013. Get your gun possession and acquisition license (regular OR restricted)! All day course starts 9 a.m. Glenellen Hall (corner of Twp Rd. 360 and Range Rd. 254.) Lunch and snacks included. Cost is $135 for full day course. Call Lorne Cole (403) 896-9835 for info
Great Bend News The High School Boys Basketball team had its best result at Zones since silver in 2006, bringing home bronze medals. On March 8 and 9 the team competed at Zones in Sedgewick, Alberta. The boys easily defeated Toefield on Friday night, only to suffer a tough loss to CACHS on Saturday afternoon. This put them in 3/4 game on Saturday evening and the boys played a strong game, defeating Sedgewick to finish third. Congratulations! courtesy of Delburne School
Delburne Community Engagement Site For more information please call Sheila at 403.749.3838 in Delburne.
[email protected] Please pre-register to guarantee a spot!! Gamma Energy Level One – Gamma Energy Technique is one of the fastest ways to heal your body! Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, $50.00/person Coping with Test Anxiety Wednesday, April 10 at 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, $20.00/person Digital Art: What is it & To Create It Tuesday April 16 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, $20.00/person Travel to Africa without leaving Town Wednesday, April 24 at 11:30 PM to 12:30 PM, $5.00/person Early Onset – The Real Impact of Schizophrenia on Children and Youth Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE Abuse towards Animals and People: Why the Link is Important Tuesday, April 30 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, FREE Scoliosis Wednesday May 1 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, FREE Microsoft Word Five Wednesday’s, April 17, 24, May 1, 8 and 15 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, $150.00/person #2013-060
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Moved by Councilor D. Dushanek to receive for information Accounts Payable cheque list #5368 to #5391 inclusive. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Administrative Reports Financial Report: will be presented at the next 1) Council meeting 2) Bank Reconciliation: will be presented at the next Council meeting 3) Complaints: there were no complaints
#2013-061
Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that Council accept the Administrator’s Report as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Round Table Discussion
K) #2013-062
Adjournment Moved by Councilor S. Paradon that the meeting adjourn. 3:40 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
"Cowboy Church" will be happening at Great Bend Church of Christ on Sunday, April 21st. Service starts at 10:15 a.m. and a Potblessing will follow. All are welcome. Please bring a little "something" for the potblessing.
Great Bend Church of Christ services are 10:15 a.m. every Sunday, with communion every Sunday. Ladies Bible Study is Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The Dorcas Sewing Circle ladies meet 2nd Wed. of each month at 2 p.m. at the church. All are welcome. For more info. contact: Verna at 403-749-2003 or Judy at 403-749-2000. For Hall information and bookings please contact Shelley Perry 403749-2821or Lynn Williams 403-749-2212.
Pine Lake Happenings Pine Lake Singers Spring Concert Sun. May 5 at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre at 2:00 P. M. Lunch served. Tickets available at the door. Admission - $5.00. Everyone welcome! Pine Lake Mom’s & Tot’s Every other Thursday at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Jayne at 403-749-3380 for information. Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. Holy Trinity Church Service Sunday mornings 11:15 a.m. Pine Lake Hub Community Centre • Carpet Bowling 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening,
Grow, Learn and Play Together in Delburne, Elnora, Lousana & Pine Lake For more information please call: Sheila 403.749.3838 or 403.505.4106 or email:
[email protected] SEEDS – Sharing, Exploring, Education, Discovering and Singing Story Bags Is a large cloth bag with a children’s book and lots of activities to bring reading to life. Books for Babies Is a program that encourages parents of infants between birth and 12 months to share books with their babies. Please call Sheila 403.749.3838 or 403.505.4106 or email:
[email protected] to reserve your seat.
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Elnora Coming Events Trenville Royal Purple are honored to welcome delegates from seven lodges to the Annual District Meeting to be held in Elnora Saturday, April 6th 2013
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Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd. "Local Family Owned & Operated"
Elnora Pharmacy DIVISION OF WESTERSUND CHEMISTS LTD. GST # R105642623
Locations: Trochu Three Hills
403-332-2123 403-443-5111
Elnora & District Representative Lloyd Cheshire 403-773-3571
Ladies Only: Trade Show & Clothing Exchange Saturday April 13th, 11:00-3:00 pm at the Elnora Hotel. If you are an interested vendor, please call 403-505-8403 Visions Country Gospel New CD Release Concert, Sun. April 14th at 2:00 P. M. at the Elnora Drop In Centre. Admission - $15.00. Lunch Served. For tickets contact 403 773 2270, e-mail:
[email protected] or buy tickets at the door. Elnora Economic Development Committee Meeting April 16th, in Council Chambers at 7 pm. All are welcome! If the future growth and potential of Elnora is important to you, please join us in this startup conversation. Elnora School Parent Council meets Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm at the Elnora Hall. Elnora School presents Literacy Night on Thursday, April 18 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Junior High Building. Scholastic book fair ~ Free supper ~ Door prizes ~ Fun literacy activities for everyone. For more information contact the school. Elnora School Spring Break April 22 - April 26. ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas present ‘Building Stronger Communities’ 2013 symposiums Three Hills May 13th. Take part in a one day symposium that offers exceptional insights tools and opportunities to help your organization evolve and thrive. Stop in at the Village Office to get a detailed brochure. Memorial for the late Fred Canniff at the Elnora Drop-In on Saturday May 18th from 2-4 pm to celebrate his life. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Founders Day celebrations in June. Cornmunity Garden and Pumpkin Patch 2013 Reconnect with nature and spend quality time outdoors with your family this summer. Come grow with us! If you would like to partake in Elnora’s First-Ever Community Garden, please call Davida 403-773-3920. People's Golf for Cancer We have delivered all of the known invites. If we missed anyone, please call us at 403-773-3191. Supper invites will be on the bulletin board at Jewell's Grocery within the next week or so. Mark your calendars for our annual breakfast at the Legion on June 16. More details to come. 15th Annual Elnora Brahma Rama August 9 and 10th the Elnora Ag Society is once again hosting the Elnora Brahma Rama. We have many new faces this year which is promising to make this event the most exciting one yet. We welcome any and all ideas, volunteers & committee members; feel free to contact Catlin at 403-588-4346 or Shaelyn at 403-896-6844. ELNORA MUSEUM IS GETTING READY FOR FOUNDER’S DAY WITH A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! A membership to the Elnora Museum will cost you ONLY $10.00 per year. Your yearly donation of $10.00 will go a long way towards helping us reach our goals for 2013. These goals include: • Putting gravel around the museum yard. [This would enable us to display farm equipment, etc.] • Painting the outside of our building. • Putting some money into the general upkeep of our museum building.
# 205 Main Street Box 705 Elnora, Alberta, Canada, T0M 0Y0 Ph: 403 773 3678 Fax: 403 773 3511 Cell: 403 318 7396 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: elnorapharmacy.com
Donald A. Westersund, B.Sc.Pharm. ‘68, M.Sc.Pmcol. 71 R.P.E.B.C. 73, Licensed Pharmaceutical Chemist Healthcare Professional Lic. Pesticide Vendor Res: 403 773 2426
Please help us to preserve our heritage with your membership and your name will be proudly displayed in our museum as a member. If you would like to see the work we are doing, donate items, or are interested in attending meetings, being on our executive, or helping us in any way please call: Pat Matthews 403-773-3937 Freda Cheek 403-773-3629 Louise Higginbottom 403-773-3570 Karen Richardson 403-773-3745 Please mail your $10.00 membership fee to: Elnora Museum Membership c/o Karen Richardson Box 648 Elnora, Alberta TOM 0Y0 THANK YOU FOR HELPING KEEP OUR STORIES ALIVE! Who wants to see the Bench Show back this August? The Elnora Museum is now closed for the season, but if someone wants to make an appointment to see it, (Museum Tours) please call Pat Matthews at 403-773-3937 or Louise Higginbottom at 403773-3570. KIDS BOWL For kids between ages of 3-19. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Thursday Kids Bowling— 4 pm. Recreational program September to April. Costs range between $2 and $6 weekly depending on age. Hillside Lanes, Three Hills. Call Fay at 403-4432003 for any questions and info Quilting Tuesdays at the Elnora AG Building. Call Joan 403-7733658 If you are interested in being part of a Citizens on Patrol (COP) program, contact Neighbourhood Place at 403-773-3171. The Elnora Car Wash and Coffee Corner under new management. Closed Friday at 6 pm and Saturdays Buried Treasures: Vol. I and II available. Call Ellen 403-773-2127.
AA meetings Mondays in the Elnora Anglican Church basement at 8:30 pm. 1st Monday is open AA & Al-Anon meeting. Ag Society meets 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Elnora Community Hall and Elnora Ag Centre, call Marion Cloutier at 403-773-3985. Churches: Sunday mornings Anglican 1st Sunday is prayer with Lay reader at 10:30 3rd Sun. Holy Communion with Reverend Sandusky 10:30 United 11:30 am. Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Sundays 11:00 a.m., Elnora Drop-In Centre. Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m. Elnora Community Engagement Site at the Elnora School Mondays & Wednesdays. Call Rob Barratt 403-773-3180 Elnora Drop-In Monday
Shuffle Board & Crokinole
1:30 pm
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The Village of Elnora will be celebrating “Founder Days”...100 Years! Friday, June 21 - Sunday, June 23, 2013 Why are we celebrating Founder Days? The Elnora Village Council proclaimed that Elnora was founding in 1912 when the Grand Truck Railroad was built through the town site of Elnora. The village was not incorporated until 1929, so council decided to celebrate Founder Days. Many citizens of our community were elate with their decision, as we want to honour and celebrate with our peers, who live near and far, and their children and grandchildren. Mark your calendar, as we invite everyone to visit Elnora June 21, 22, & 23. The tentative schedule of events is as follows: June 21, 2013 • Welcome by Mayor Aellen followed by a Jam Session and Dance, and of course lots of visiting. June 22, 2013 • Dignitaries • Pancake Breakfast • Parade • Concession Booth on the grounds 12 - 4 pm • Afternoon Tea • Museum will be open • We have a Time Capsule from 1993 to open and if you are interested in putting something in the new time capsule, to be opened at a much later date, bring your items along. • School will be open for tours and groups may want pictures on the steps • Show and Shine • Roast Beef Supper • A night of four or five local groups to entertain us, which will be enjoyed by all.
Friday, April 5, 2013 Thursdays 1:00-3:30 @ Trochu Town Office. A self -management workshop for people living with long term health conditions including , but not to : diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, depression, chronic lung disease, chronic pain, obesity, arthritis, MS, etc. You will learn skills needed to manage the day to day challenges of living with a long term health problems. Trochu Valley School Jr/Sr High Report Cards April 12, 2013 Parent Teacher Interviews April 18, 2013 TRO-VAL UPCOMING MUSIC PROGRAM DATES… April 22—26 Music Festival Week in Red Deer—grade 6, 7 & 8 bands will attend More information will be sent home with the band students.
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2nd & 4th Friday, 10 am-12:30, St. Mary’s Health Centre, Call 403-773-3636
The Town website has several links at: http://www.town.trochu.ab.ca/ AA Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 pm 403-442-2162 Communities In Bloom 1st Monday 7:00 pm @ Library 403-442-3173 Huxley 4H Beef Club 3rd Monday 7:30 pm 403-442-2052 Huxley Community Association 1st Tuesday 7:30 pm 403-442-2678 Huxley United Church Women 2nd Thursday 7:30 pm 403-442-2340 Kneehill KidSport 2nd Tuesday 7:30 pm 403-443-0793 St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm 403-442-3130 Take Off Pounds Sensibly every Thursday at 8:45 am 403-442-2447 Torrington Lioness Club 2nd Mondays 8:00 pm 403-631-2236 Torrington Lion’s Club 1st & 3rd Monday’s 8:00 pm 403-631-2236 Torrington Tourism Action Society 3rd Monday 7:00 pm 403-6312255 Trochu Arboretum Society 4th Tuesday 403-442-2111 Trochu Catholic Women’s League 4th Wednesday 403-442-3820 Trochu Chamber of Commerce 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm 403-442-2703 Trochu & District Museum 3rd Thursday 7:30 pm 403-442-3935 Trochu Elks 1st Tuesday 8:00 pm 403-442-2572 Trochu Fire Department 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 403-442-2217
June 23, 2013 • Pancake Breakfast • Non-denominational Church Service • And all too soon it is time to say goodbye until next time
Trochu & District Fri., Apr. 12
Friends of Troval Alumni Fundraiser Trochu Community Hall. Tickets -$25.00 (available at Knievel Insurance & from any FOTV Board Members). 5:00—Doors Open, 5:30— Cocktails, 6:30 –Supper, 8:00—Alumni Guest Speakers/Entertainment/Live Auction. This year an auction of “experiences” has been added. Many unique, fun and exciting experiences have been donated by TroVal Alumni. It will be a fun Evening! The Friends of TroVal Society is now a registered charity; donations are always welcome and charitable receipts can be issued. all proceeds will be put toward our school enhancement project. Everyone is welcome, including children. No need to be TroVal alumni … just a community/school supporter!
Friday April 05, 2013 ~ Wednesday May 08, 2013 Better Choices , Better Health: Self Management Education Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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The University of Alberta By Graham L. Harle I am a graduate of the University of Alberta, and I have two degrees from this institution – an Agricultural degree, and a Law degree. At that time I was living in Edmonton. I was taking an Agriculture degree when I got polio while working on a sheep ranch as a summer job, north of Brooks, Alberta. I decided to finish my Agriculture degree, and later decided to take a Law degree. On graduating Law, in 1960, I practiced law with a law firm in Edmonton when a law practice became available in Stettler, Alberta. My wife and I, with a young boy, moved to Stettler in 1961. We found Stettler to be a wonderful place to live, and I got to know the communities and people east of Stettler to the Saskatchewan border.
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In 1972, I ran in a By-election from the Stettler Constituency, and won. I therefore sold the law practice, and was re-elected in 1975, 1979, and 1982. I did not run in the 1986 General Election, and our life changed. As a representative for the Stettler Constituency in Edmonton during those years, I spent many hours in Edmonton. We continued to live in Stettler until 1998 when my wife and I moved to the bright lights of Edmonton, where we still live. My wife and I still go down to Stettler whenever we can, and we still have season tickets for the Stettler Variety Showcase concerts in Stettler. Stettler’s name bring up an awful incident in the history of the Stettler area. The Robert Raymond Cook incident is not forgotten. The event occurred before we went to Stettler. In 1959, Robert Cook was serving a three-year sentence in Prince Albert. To honor the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Canada, a general amnesty was proclaimed on June 23, 1959 for those in Canadian federal prisons. Robert Raymond Cook was released from prison, and he went home to Stettler. Shortly after, he was charged with the murder of his father, his stepmother, and 5 children who were found in a grease pit in his father’s home in Stettler. Robert Raymond Cook was found guilty, and two trials, and an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. He was the last person to be hung in Canada. There are those who think he was innocent. On another subject: The University of Alberta, in 2005, employed Indira Samarasekera, born in Sri Lanka, to be the President of the University. On February 28, 2013, the Globe and Mail carried a full page story about Samarasekera and her work. She stated: “For the past 30 or 40 years, the University of Alberta has not only educated the engineers, the scientists and business majors who work in the oil-and-gas industries, but we’ve also partnered with industry to uncover technologies and knowledge that would improve the sector.” And she also listed – the fundamental science behind how bitumen is removed from sand; how you can reduce the energy required for extraction; that the computer science department is one of the leaders in machine learning; that Lorne Tyrrell works with GlaxoWellcone to develop a hepatitis B drug; and that Michael Houghton was recruited – he discovered the hepatitis C virus. During the Globe interview, Ms. Samarasekera was asked about the role of nations, such as India, China and Brazil. She responded that “China is the one to watch right now because they
have the capacity to invest.” They are investing in key research laboratories, to build their intellectual power, she said. On February 28, 2013, the Edmonton Journal carried a story by Sheila Pratt. She writes that “the province wants to change the rules around who owns University inventions to encourage partnerships with private companies and commercialism,” according to Advanced Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk. The Minister says that universities are not geared up to commercialize patents that often “sit on the shelf.” I would agree – universities employ individuals who teach those who attend the university, and many also discover all kinds of inventions and ideas, but they are not usually salesmen. My father was an university professor at the University of Alberta teaching electrical engineering, and he worked on many projects in Alberta solving problems in addition to his teaching role.
Rather than forcing solutions upon the events of our lives, we are invited to choose which possibility we identify with, and live as if it has already occurred. - Gregg Braden
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Fermenting Finale… For Now by Brenda Barritt While I could go on longer about ferments and into areas beyond fermenting vegetables, I've decided to wrap up this series here with a few more notes that cover some frequently asked questions. What kind of containers do you use? There is a wide variety of containers that will work fine. Basically you need something that will allow you to keep the ferment under liquid and brine and you will see people using various things as weights to hold the solids under. This year I've used large zucchini slices wedged under the lip of jars as a natural weight, changing the slice every so often. I've also used small plates that fit nicely on the top of my crocks, weighted down by jars full of water. I then keep a cheesecloth draped over the top of this kind of container to keep any bugs or other items falling in. That said, my favourite containers I have on hand are some glass jars with bail top lids so they seal tightly, maintaining a low oxygen environment as long as the jar is relatively full. A potter friend of mine has given me a couple small crocks that she has made to experiment and so far, I am very pleased. The last point I would make here is that your container needs to be food grade and you need to be comfortable with storing food that is active with microorganisms in it – I avoid plastic. I also avoid any cheaper glass made in China because there have been concerns with lead in the glass and also lighter glass could explode with gas build up. Pottery needs to have a proper glaze on it, that is food safe, to avoid having moisture seep into the pottery itself. Gas? What gas? Fermenting will release some gasses from your product (remember the microorganisms are alive!) and so if you have them in an airtight container, you will see bubbles forming in your liquid and hear a release when you open it. This is why bail top containers are nice – they allow excess gas to escape but don't allow oxygen back in. If you don't have an airtight container, that gas will naturally escape so you may not notice it at all.
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ATails Clear Current from the Maintaining the Flow Doghouse by Madisyn Taylor, DailyOM.com Life energy Happy Tails, flows through us like a swift stream when there isgroomer nothing(Delburne, to obstruct Deb Ellis, your holistic AB)it. The essence of all being is energy. Our physical and ethereal selves depend on the unrestricted flow of life energy that is the source of wholeness and wellness. Though the channels through which this energy flows are open systems and influenced by factors outside of our control, we ultimately choose what impact these will have in our lives. It is up to us to identify and clear blockages in the energy field to ensure that flow is maintained. A healthy, grounded individual absorbs some portion of the energy emitted by other people and the environment, but this does not interrupt the continuous stream of balanced energy sustaining them. The same individual copes constructively with stress and upset, and they are not subject to the stagnation that frequently goes hand in hand with negativity. When we keep the energy in and around our bodies flowing harmoniously, we are naturally healthy, vibrant, and peaceful. Life energy flows through us like a swift stream when there is nothing to obstruct it, but various forces such as trauma, downbeat vibrations, and disappointments act like stones that impede the current. If we allow these to pile up, our life energy is thrown off its course or blocked entirely, causing illness, restlessness, and a lack of vigor. If, however, we take the time to clear these forces away, we rob them of the power to impact our lives. When we cultivate simple yet affirmative habits such as taking regular cleansing baths, practicing meditation and breathing exercises, smudging, and self-shielding, we protect ourselves from outside influences that might otherwise impede our energy flow. Likewise, we lessen the impact of inner influences when we clear our auras of unwanted attachments and divest ourselves of blocked emotions. A strong and fluid energy field is the key that unlocks the doors of self-healing and peace of mind. Your awareness of the flow of energy sustaining you empowers you to take charge of your own well-being by taking steps to unblock, correct, and enhance that flow. Fear will likely be the culprit when you cannot identify the source of stagnation—you may simply be afraid to let go of what is obstructing the flow. Letting go can be challenging, but the exuberance you will feel when the flow is restored will be a welcome and blessed reward.
Flavours and recipes As I share my ferments, I am starting to get asked for this recipe or that. Now that I have experience and understand the principles of fermenting, I don't tend to use recipes. I like to experiment with combinations, just like I do when cooking. I've tried beet and turnip together (turnip for some spiciness and beet to give it some nice colour). This year I did two krauts: cabbage, apple and cumin as well as a cabbage, carrot and red pepper. They turned out very different in flavour and texture: apples actually speed up the fermenting process and this was a softer kraut while the hot pepper slowed things and kept the crunchiness of the vegetables in the ferment. I've made a tomato sauce (you could call it ketchup but it is quite different than the grocery store brands) and have made friends by passing around my hot pepper sauce. The past few weeks I've taken this space to introduce you to fermenting and why it's become an obsession to me. Beyond veggies, I do make ferments using teas and fruit juices (wine, natural sodas, kombucha teas) as well as soak any grains, legumes, and flours I use; I hope to expand my experience into dairy and even cured meats but I will wait to talk about all those. There's a spring wind blowing and my attention is turning to seeds, baby chicks and other areas of the farm.
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BLAINE CALKINS M.P., WETASKIWIN On The Track to Balanced Budgets On March 21, 2013, Our Government introduced Economic Action Plan 2013 – a plan to fuel job creation, generate economic growth, and secure Canada’s long-term prosperity. Since taking office in 2006, our Government has pursued a positive agenda to make Canada’s economy stronger, helping create more good, high-quality jobs. This has included lowering taxes over 150 times (lowering the average family’s tax bill by over $3,200), supporting entrepreneurs (lowering taxes on jobcreating businesses), opening more markets to Canadian goods with increased trade deals, and much more. During the global recession and recovery, Canada’s economy performed the best among all G-7 countries – including Germany. Indeed, Canada has created over 950,000 net new jobs since the depth of the recession, the vast majority being full-time and in the private sector – the best job growth record in the G-7. However, as we all recognize, Canada is not immune to challenges from beyond our borders. We have been and will continue to be impacted by ongoing turbulence in the US and Europe – among our most important trading partners. That’s why Economic Action Plan 2013 focuses on more positive initiatives to support job creation and economic growth. Alberta will greatly benefit from several initiatives in the 2013 Budget. For instance, The Canada Job Grant will transform skills training by providing up to $15,000 per person in Alberta with combined federal, provincial/territorial and employer funding to help them get the skills they need for in-demand jobs. Once fully implemented, this Grant will help nearly 130,000 Canadians access training at eligible institutions, like community colleges and trade union training centres, each year. We’re helping part-time farmers in Alberta and across Canada by doubling the current deduction limit under the restricted farm loss income tax rules from $8,750 to $17,500. We also announced the Com-
The Chautauqua A29 munity Improvement Fund ($32.2 billion over 10 years through Gas Tax Fund payments and under the incremental GST Rebate) to help municipalities in Alberta and across Canada with stable and predictable funding to support community infrastructure projects. The Government listened to Canadians and renewed some important initiatives including the P3 Canada Fund ($1.25 billion over five years) to continue finding innovative ways to build infrastructure projects faster through public-private partnerships in Alberta and across Canada. We also renewed the Small Business Hiring Tax Credit, which will save small businesses $225 million in 2013. As well, the Province will continue to benefit from transfers from the Federal Government, with total major transfers totaling $4 billion in 2013-14 for healthcare and education. At the same time, our Government’s plan makes common sense changes to the way government is run and the way taxpayers’ money is spent. Not only will these changes help to create a more efficient government, but will lead the way toward returning to balanced budgets in 2015. With Economic Action Plan 2013, our Conservative government continues to position Canada as a global economic leader. For more information on the Plan and how it can benefit you, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca. Please contact my Constituency office if you have any questions or concerns on any federally related matters, postage free, at: Bay #6A, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7; tel: 403-783-5530; toll free: 1-800665-0865 or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp.ca or on twitter at www.twitter.com/blainecalkinsmp
Spirit Speaks by Rosie, White Elk Medicine Woman Do you have a question or a concern in your life that you’d like to ask? Do you have a spiritual question that has been nagging you? Email your questions directly to Rosie at
[email protected], subject: Spirit Speaks. The answers will be published in the Chautauqua.
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Rod Fox MLA
Kerry Towle MLA
Lacombe Ponoka
Innisfail Sylvan Lake
Last week’s Back In Debt Budget was a shocking document! The provincial government racked up its 6th consecutive deficit budget with a real cash deficit of $5.5 Billion. This government has plunged our province back into debt. This year, they will borrow almost $4 billion in debt. They plan to quadruple our debt to $17 billion by 2016.
We have announced the creation of the Wildrose Caucus Foundation - it is a registered fund that will make annual charitable donations using the money MLAs received as a result of last year’s 8% pay increase. The Foundation is co-chaired by myself and Bruce McAllister and directed by a committee of six MLAs from among the Official Opposition.
In 5 short years, this government has almost entirely vaporized our once $17 billion “rainy day” Sustainability Fund and the Heritage Fund is worth less now than when it was first established in 1976 (adjusted for inflation). It is the most incompetent and largest squandering of wealth in this proud province’s history.
In November 2012 the PC government approved the MLA pay-hike which increased MLA’s annual salaries from $145,000 to $156,000 a year. Shortly after this announcement, our 17-member Official Opposition caucus unanimously agreed to set up a charitable fund and donate our increases in pay.
During the 1990’s and early 2000’s the economy was strong and was creating jobs, businesses were flourishing and home values were appreciating,. We, as a province, had a collective purpose- we were creating the ‘Alberta Advantage’ by building jobs, through low taxes and job friendly policies and we were paying off our $23 billion debt. But as the Premier often says- “that was then-this is now”. In 2008 our Province had almost no debt and a rainy day fund- by 2016, we will have a $17 billion debt and no ‘rainy day’ fund.
The Wildrose Caucus Foundation will make annual charitable donations to hard-working charities that deliver services in priority areas such as health care, education and justice. We believe the money we were given as an 8% pay-hike was never rightfully ours. We hope MLAs from all sides of the Legislature who don’t agree with the payhike will refuse it and join us.
We in the WIldrose, have proposed a ‘Financial Recovery Plan’ to get the province back on track and ensure the long term sustainability of core social programs. This 2 year plan would eliminate the operating deficit immediately in 2013 and eliminate the entire cash deficit by Budget 2014. It would prevent any new taxes or tax increases from being introduced without a provincial referendum and will implement a Wildrose Balanced Budget and Savings Act in 2014 in order to responsibly restrict future spending increases to inflation plus population growth and save some of our resource revenues for future generations. Prior to the 2012 election, the premier stated “ Alberta does not have debt and we will not incur debt .That is fundamental of what Albertans are proud of and we are committed to make sure that continues”. This government is taking this province back a generation and have proved to be fiscally extreme. Albertans know that now! I look forward to the coming debate in the Legislature and plan to speak loudly and forcefully on behalf of the constituents of Lacombe Ponoka. Please feel free to contact me at the constituency office: #101 4892 46 Street,Lacombe,AB T4L 2B4. Phone 403 782 7725 or email :
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Among wolves, the pups with the lowest resting heartbeats are the ones who initiate play the best and these are the wolves who tend to be the leaders in the pack. Imagine: the relaxed rascal is the one identified as “wolf most likely to succeed!” - Carolyn North
We knew when we were elected that we would be making $145,000 a year and now it’s up to $156,000. That’s a pay hike no matter how you look at it. We didn’t campaign on it and that’s why we will evaluate areas in which the government is failing to provide adequate services, and make our donations accordingly. From our perspective, this is a constructive way to use money that we believe no MLA should be receiving. Albertans elected their representatives under the understanding that they would be paid at a certain level. The Wildrose Caucus Foundation is our attempt to fix another broken promise. If you have any question or concerns please contact my office at: Innisfail-Sylvan Lake Constituency Office #18 4804 42 Ave Innisfail, AB T4G 1T4 Ph: 403-227-1500 Fax: 403-227-5350 Email:
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The impatient human mind seeks order and symmetry, and when we don’t see it immediately, we are compelled to quickly impose it. It’s when in our impatience we fail to look beyond the obvious that we rush in with our rigid regulations and hierarchies in an attempt to control what is already in balance; in the process, we tip things the other way and get the exact opposite of what we really want. – Matthew May
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Jacobs Continues One Simple Act as Small Superintendent Green Changes for a Smaller Footprint
Journey Down The BoomTown Trail
At their regular Board meeting on January 15, 2013, the Board of onesimpleact.alberta.ca Trustees approved a motion to offer Dr. Larry Jacobs a third five-year term as Chief Superintendent of Schools for Wolf Creek Public Schools. www.facebook.com/onesimpleactalberta A formal request was sent to the Minister of Education as outlined in the regulatory directives requirement for Ministerial approval of appointments and reappointments of a Superintendent contained in the School Act. Acting Deputy Minister, Mr. Michael Walter responded in kind on behalf of the Minister of Education; extending his congratulations to Dr. Jacobs in his March 8, 2013 letter to Board Chair, Mrs. Trudy Bratland. Mr. Walter approved the reappointment effective September 1, 2013 to September 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 114 of the School Act. Mrs. Bratland is extremely pleased to announce this reappointment. "We are very fortunate to have Dr. Jacobs" guidance once again especially in light of the tough budgetary times we are faced with," says Mrs. Bratland. The Board enjoys a very positive relationship with the Superintendent. This relationship has grown steadily over the years and is marked by trust, mutual respect, support, integrity and professionalism. "The Board commends Dr. Jacobs for his ability and commitment to build a team framework that is powerful, committed to the division goals and respectful of each member’s abilities, interests and skill sets," says Mrs. Bratland. "We are proud of the work we’ve done together as a Board, and we function well as a team." As for Dr. Jacobs, he is more than happy to accept his reappointment as Superintendent. "I look forward to the continued work with administrators, teaching and support staff, as well as community personnel to ensure that we collaboratively work to provide funding and expertise to help us achieve our goals." Dr. Jacobs is committed to ensuring that the needs of "All Learners" are the focus of our educational system. Over the last three decades he has devoted his career to working with community partners, parents, staff and most importantly students to ensure that powerful learning environments are in place throughout school systems in the Province of Alberta.
Answers to Spot the Difference.
Courtesy of Cathy Perry
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Friday, April 5, 2013 SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers
403-347-0751
WALKOUT BUNGALOW 3BD/2BTH with wrap around deck on 6.5 Acres Great for Business or Horses $315,000 MLSca322692 BUFFALO LAKE ACREAGE with a good well, services, shop and old trailer $99,000 MLSca0003282 BUNGALOW with 1BD/1BTH near Lakes $49,500 MLSca0003130 HILLSIDE 6.2 ACRES with power (Next to previous Cottage) $117,000 MLSca0003669 LACOMBE HERITAGE HOME 3BD/2BTH $198,000 MLSca0001869 NICE BI-LEVEL 4BD/2BTH c/w MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE with Separate Entrance and Double Garage $270,000 VEHICLES FOR SALE
Elnora Motors (2005) Ltd. Elnora, Alberta PH: 403-773-3622 FAX: 403-773-2236 elnoramotors.ca 2011 GMC 1/2 Ton 4X4, C/Cab, 47,000 km $26,900 2009 Chev Malibu LT 51,000 km, $11,500 2009 Chev Equinox AWD 78,996 km $19,500 2008 Pontiac Montana SV6 43,000 km $10,550 2008 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 6.0L 113,000 km $16,500 2008 GMC Acadia FWD 160,000 km $14,500 2008 GMC 1/2 Ton C/Cab, 4X4, 129,000 km $19,250 2008 Pontiac G-5 4-door A/T C/C $8,900 FOR SALE
Greetings Friends and Patrons. I will be at the Ponoka Farmers’ Market Saturday, April 20, 11 am - 4 pm with honey and jams. Cecelia - Stirling Honey Farm. 403-784-2170. SERVICES
Alix Delivery Service: In town or out of town. Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Red Deer. 403-307-5905 or 403-747-2555. MISCELANEOUS
WANTED: used treadmill. Call 780-372-3839
Mirror Lumber & Farm Supply is starting to stock livestock and horse supplies. We have teamed up with Masterfeeds and Canadian Agri-Blend to provide minerals, supplements, agri-blocks and feed for sheep, goats, cattle, poultry, horses and other species. Come in and talk to Dean for all your livestock and pet needs.
Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm call Dean at 403 788-2424 if you have any requests
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