Chautauqua Friday, August 17, 2012
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Pictured are (L-R): Nathan Kirby (TransCanada Corporation), Ross Garbe (Bashaw Fire Chief), and Dorien De Jonge (Bashaw Fire Department)
A BIG THANK YOU TO TRANSCANADA COPRORATION The Town of Bashaw and Bashaw Fire Department would like to extend their sincere gratitude to TransCanada Corporation for their generous support of our community. On August 8, 2012 we received a $2,500 donation from TransCanada Corporation towards the purchase of a new set of JAWs of Life for use by the Bashaw Fire Department. photo courtesy of the Town of Bashaw
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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER By the time you read this, the Olympic Games in London will be only a memory. As with every Games, there were surprises and upsets, underdogs and medals won. Our Canadian athletes did very well, and set some new records. While every athlete cannot win a medal, each and every competitor is to be commended for qualifying. As per usual, there were also criticisms of the Olympic committee for various reasons. I think people have forgotten the old cliché “when in Rome do as the Romans.” One of the reasons for different countries hosting the Olympic Games is to expose us to different cultures and customs. While there are some standards that must be met to ensure a level playing field for the athletes, the Games should not be exactly the same at each venue. It would totally defeat the purpose if everything was done exactly the same. How can we learn from each other if we all think alike and view the world the same? How can we see the world around us from different perspectives, if our views are the same. If we do everything exactly the same as everyone else, how can we learn possible better methods? We need our differences. Just because something is done differently than you do it, doesn’t mean it won’t get done. Maybe it will be done better. Maybe it will be done faster. And, maybe it will be done wrong (in your opinion). But you won’t know for sure unless you let others do things in their own way.
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Alix Coming Events Walking Club will resume in September! VBS Soccer Camp August 20 - 24, 1:30 - 4:30 pm at 4619 Lake Street. Bring your children out for a great time participating in soccer or crafts and Bible lessons. For more information call 403-747-2015. Sponsored by Alix Evangelical Free Church. Haunted Lakes Golf Club - 50th Anniversary! 403-747-2330
[email protected] hauntedlakesgolf.com Mixed Open Tournament August 19: 18 holes, 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start, Scotch 2 Ball - handicap required. $100 per couple (meal included). Call the clubhouse 403-7472330 to register. Must have 40 registered players by August 15. 50th Anniversary Celebration September 8: An invitation to past members to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Along with this invite we would welcome any old photos or stories you may have on the history of the course. Golfing: 18 holes, 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start, Stroke play, Handicap required. $50 per player. Must be a member or former member. Meal only at 4:30 p.m. - $15 per person. Cake, coffee and presentation at 5:30 p.m. Please call the clubhouse at 403-747-2330 by August 30 to register for the tournament or the meal.
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ing hard to ensure we reach our financial goals, but we need your help! Every journey begins with a single step. The Parkinson SuperWalk is the largest fundraising event for PAS. Last year, thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors, participants and our dedicated volunteers, we raised $305,000 provincially. We invite you to Share the Power of a Step by registering at www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or contact Linda or Marilynne @403-346-4463. Alix United Church Annual Walk-a-thon will be held in the fall.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 marks the day of the Parkinson Society of Central Alberta’s annual “SUPERWALK”. We are all work-
Drop In Yoga Thursday mornings 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Will resume Alix Community Hall Sept. 6, 2012! $2/week Please bring a mat & towel.
Waste Transfer Station (Dump) Hours Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Alix Drop In Centre All adults welcome!
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ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Select Catalog. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS which can be used free of charge. There is a fee for printouts. LIBRARY CARD $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. REMINDER Anyone who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you for your cooperation. BOOK SALE is ongoing all year long. Come and browse through the selection. Purchase titles for a donation. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by making a legacy donation to the library. Contact the library for more info.
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AlixSargent MAC School Mandeja is a top 10 Alix Minor Hockey submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School finalist in the UFA Small by Lindsay Lyle BAND NOTES Town Hero Contest
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Submitted by Darlene Tucker Semifinals Have Begun! Top two winners will receive $10,000 for their community and a Paul Brandt Concert. If she wins, Mandeja will be putting the money toward the Alix Community Playground Project! You can vote once per day every day online at www.ufacom/smalltownheroes and then finding Mandeja Sargent from Alix in the Nominee Gallery: Farm wife, mother of three, facilitator of Early Childhood Literacy as well as running Boot Camps in Alix and other communities, her life is already busy, but she makes the time to help and give back to the community without expectation of reward, and she inspires others to do the same. Through her involvement in the Playground Society, Parent Council, Friends of Alix MAC Society, as well as helping with her son’s hockey team, and her girls dance and gymnastics club, if Mandeja sees a jobs that needs to be done, she is always available to help out. The UFA Small Town Hero Tour will be in Alix for a public rally on Wednesday, August 22 at 11AM at the Heritage Park (across from the Arena). Diamond Z UFA will be hosting a free hotdog BBQ for everyone who comes out to show their support. The more support we show for our Small Town Hero - the better! Voting and Comment submission closes on August 31, and winners will be announced on September 10. Don’t forget to vote everyday!
The Guide to “Maximizing Life” for the Rest of Your Life • • • • • • • • • • • •
Read, Listen and Think Do something…versus do nothing Be positive…you can do it Establish a vision…the end result - A GOAL! Determine how you are going to do it…in steps Take small steps…do it ‘one step’ at a time Do it with others…share the experience Help others do it…and learn from those who have done it Do it on time Have fun doing it…and enjoy each day Be honest with yourself…have integrity with others Revisit your goals, and revisit your steps
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Praise yourself…and praise others…on progress Be proud of what you have done, and what you are doing Keep a perspective and a balance Don’t let what you are doing …control you In the face of adversity, or slow progress…never quit Identify and move away from people who are not good Move closer to people who are good… appreciate them Believe in yourself, Love yourself, and Love life Leave this world with warm memories, and accomplishment
A Different Approach to Fasting Source Unknown
Fasts have a tendency to be orientated towards giving things like giving up food or television. But there are many o t h e r c r e a t i v e w a y s we can fast. Here are some suggestions you may want to consider. • Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family an extra dose of love each day. • Fast from judging others. Before making any judgements, recall how Jesus overlooks Well Drilling, Pumps & Repairs our faults. • Fast from discouragement. Hold onto Jesus' promise that He has a perfect plan for your life. • Fast from complaining. When you find yourself about to complain, close your eyes and recall some of the little moments of joy Jesus has given you. • Fast from resentment and bitterness. Work on forgiving those who may have hurt you. • Fast from spending too much money. Try to reduce your spending by ten percent and 30 years experience in Central Alberta give those savings to the poor.
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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 Ed Hornett 403-747-2246 Alix MAC School Rod Phillips 403-747-2778 Alix Minor Hockey Terry Fehr 403-747-2787 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 Carla Lawrence 403-747-2495 Alix Trophy Club Tim Docherty 403-741-6899 Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Youth Centre 403-318-4520 ANTS (Alix Nature Trail Society) Arlene Nelson 403-747-2466 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 meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Jolene Guynup 403-747-3204 Cubs: Benjie Gray 403-784-3199 Scouts: Shaun Lardner 403-784-3348 Group: Carla Kenney 403-784-3055 Haunted Lakes Golf Club 403-747-2330 Haunted Lakes Pony Club Carina Forsstrom 403-747-3013 Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick 403-788-2274 Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt 403-747-2217 Stanton Community Hall Mel McBride 403-747-2220 Time for Tots Leah Simeniuk 403-747-2687 Jacquie Simeniuk 403-747-3680 United Church Women Jean McDermand 403-747-2347 Women’s Institute Gloria Coates 403-747-2214 Debbie Domier 403-755-6050 Peggy Reid 403-747-3212
Caring Community Happenings Another hot day. I need to find a shady spot to stay cool. Hope you enjoyed the parade and activities Aloha Days. ALIX FCSS SUMMER PROGRAM My summer program has been going pretty good. Come and join us for some crafts, snacks and good company. We are filling up fast for the fall session. If you are interested in having your child registered .please contact Jill (403 588 5199) Tools for School is gearing up. Please be generous and donate to this cause. Drop off is at Alix Drugs or my office. Look for posters. 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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Until a person can say deeply and honestly, 'I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,' that person cannot say, 'I can choose otherwise.' - Stephen Covey
Alix Lions Club Update Submitted by Lion Mary Flexhaug Our motto is “We Serve” and if readers know of a need in our community, they are invited to make us aware of it. 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 Ed Hornett 403-747-2246. Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu
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To Achieve Your Dreams, Remember Your ABCs Author Unknown • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits Believe in yourself Consider things from every angle Don’t give up and Don’t give in Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come Family and Friends are hidden treasures, seek them and enjoy them Give more than you plan to Hang on to your dreams Ignore those that try and discourage you Just do it Keep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier Love yourself first and most Make it happen Never lie, cheat or steal, always strike a fair deal Open your eyes and see things as they really are Practice makes perfect Quitters never win and winners never quit Read, study about everything important in your life Stop procrastinating Take control of your own destiny Understand yourself in order to better understand others Visualize it Want it more than anything You are unique, of all God’s creations, nothing can replace you Zero in on your target and go for it.
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FeaturingThe Alix & District Chamber Winner of Commerce Member... Author Unknown There once was a bunch of tiny frogs, who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. The race began. Honestly, no one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard statements such as: "Oh, WAY too difficult!!" "They will NEVER make it to the top" or "Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!" The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one. Except for those, who in a fresh tempo, were climbing higher and higher. The crowd continued to yell, "It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!"
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At the end everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for the one tiny frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top!
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THEN all of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it? A contestant asked the tiny frog how he had found the strength to sucBy and Budreach Bargholz ceed the goal? Alix Weather June July 11th, 2012 It turned out...That the winner was to DEAF!!!! The wisdom of this story is: Never listen to other people's tendencies to be negative or pessimistic…because they take your most wonderful dreams and wishes away from you -- the ones you have in your heart! Always think of the power words have. Because everything you hear and read will affect your actions! Therefore: ALWAYS be...POSITIVE! And above all: Be DEAF when people tell YOU that you cannot fulfill your dreams! Always think: I can do this!
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Friday, August 17, 2012 is "uncopyrightable." • The sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet. • The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid. • The words 'racecar' and 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left. (palindromes) • There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. • There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. • There are more chickens than people in the world. • There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. • There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious." • There is a word in the English language with only one vowel, which occurs five times: "indivisibility." • There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables. • Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. • Two-thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey. • TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard. • Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance. • Women blink nearly twice as much as men. • Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.
Think You Village Know of Alix Council Minutes Everything? Think Again! Source Unknown • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. A group of geese on the ground is a gaggle; a group of geese in the air is a skein. A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. A snail can sleep for three years. Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer. All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill. All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20. Almonds are a member of the peach family. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. Butterflies taste with their feet. Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10. Did you know that crocodiles never outgrow the pool in which they live? "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt". February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated. If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction. If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at a red light. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10 It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors. Los Angeles' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula" Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple. On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. Pinocchio is Italian for "pine eye." Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Shakespeare invented the word 'assassination' and 'bump' "Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand, lollipop" with your right. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing. The Bible does not say there were three wise men; it only says there were three gifts. The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. The longest one-syllable word in the English language is screeched." The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. The only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter
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Lawyer Story!! Source Unknown A Charlotte, NC, lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against fire among other things. Within a month having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars and without yet having made even his first premium payment on the policy, the lawyer filed claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost "in a series of small fires." The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason: that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer sued ... and won! In delivering the ruling the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The Judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable fire, and was obligated to pay the claim. Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000.00 to the lawyer for his loss of the rare cigars lost in the "fires." NOW FOR THE BEST PART... After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000.00 fine.
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A HONEY OF A TEAM Source Unknown
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Teammates can learn a lesson from watching how honey bees work together. Bees continually feed one another. The workers feed the helpless queen who cannot feed herself. They feed the drones during their period of usefulness in the hive. And of course they feed the young.
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But they also work together to create a healthy environment for the hive. In cold weather, they cluster together for warmth. In the heat of summer, they fan their wings to cool the hive. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t survive.
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When the hive grows to beyond its capacity, it prepares to swarm. Scout bees search for a suitable place for a new colony and then report back to the group by doing an elaborate dance. Then a group of bees sets out on its own, with a new queen, to establish a new hive. Bees work together, but not just to survive or even thrive. They aren’t content until they multiply. We should set no lower standard for ourselves. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE CAB RIDE Author Unknown Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. When I arrived at 2:30 a.m., the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many drivers would just honk once or twice, wait a minute, then drive away. But I had seen too many impoverished people who depended on taxis as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled of danger, I always went to the door. This passenger might be someone who needs my assistance, I reasoned to myself. So I walked to the door and knocked. "Just a minute," answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 80s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. "Would you carry my bag out to the car?" she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing," I told her. "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated." "Oh, you're such a good boy," she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address, then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?" "It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly. "Oh, I don't mind," she said. "I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice." I looked in the rearview mirror. Her eyes were glistening. "I don't have any family left," she continued. "The doctor says I don't have very long." I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. "What route would you like me to take?" I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an eleva-
Lots of Door Prizes, Raffle Table, Proxy Prizes Cash Prizes for top 3 teams Members $25.00 Non-Members $30.00 tor operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a young girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now." We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. "How much do I owe you?" she asked, reaching into her purse. "Nothing," I said. "You have to make a living," she answered. "There are other passengers," I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. "You gave an old woman a little moment of joy," she said. "Thank you." I squeezed her hand, then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life. I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly, lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to end his shift? What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once, then driven away? On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in my life.
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A10 The Chautauqua
Events in Tees
Friday, August 17, 2012
Clive Community Focus
Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall.
Submitted by the Valley Spotlight staff
Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall.
Clive Community Hall Board meeting to discuss the future of the Community Hall on October 23 at 7 pm at the Clive Community Hall. We are seeking people from the community and surrounding area who would like to have some involvement in the hall. The facilities we have now do not meet the needs of the community. Sadly, the building is deteriorating and renovating is no longer a viable option. A building fund has been started, however, in or to proceed, we must have more community involvement. Please let a board member know if you plan to attend the meeting. If we do not have sufficient interest by the end of September, we will need to make decisions on how to proceed. Tracey Hallman 403-784-2156, Marsha Glenn 403-784-3446, Bev Krochak 403-784-3964, Joann Swarbrick 403-782-5620, Gord Peters 403-784-2978, and Pete Steringa 403-784-3375.
For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Nicole Dunham 403-784-3427. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Group: Shelly Gray 403-784-3199 Beavers: Darren Grose 403-747-3704 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 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
Sargent District Events By Cecilia Stirling and Marie Payne Sargent Ladies next meeting will be Wednesday, November 7th. at the Sargent Centre. New members or visitors always welcome! For more information on our activities, please call Bunny (who remains President of our group!) 403-747-3658 And don't forget our September Harvest Breakfast, more details later! Have a great summer! Sargent District Community Annual meeting (with Potluck) will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013. More details as the dates approach, please watch for them.
Haynes Happenings Hall Rentals - call Mike 403-391-3546 Haynes Community Church Service & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Mac Parker 403-784-3078.
Climb 'Til Your Dream Comes True
Clive Library programs: Writers Unite: first Friday of every month 11 - 1 pm. Come share ideas, give suggestions, and build writing skills. Story Time: Tuesday 11 - 11:30 Board Game Fridays: in conjunction with PD days. Rooster’s Roadhouse 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 Sonny’s Kitchen open at Rooster’s. Full menu and specials every day. Clive Youth Centre is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 9 pm. All ages welcome. We are accepting donations of craft supplies, food or drink. Thank you for your support. Contact Sonia at 403-877-8225 or Wanda at 403-754-5695. 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.
Often your tasks will be many, And more than you think you can do... Often the road will be rugged And the hills insurmountable, too... But always remember, the hills ahead Are never as steep as they seem, And with faith in your heart start upward And climb 'til you reach your dream, For nothing in life that is worthy Is ever too hard to achieve If you have the faith to try it And you have the faith to believe... For faith is a force that is greater Than knowledge or power or skill And many defeats turn to triumph If you trust in God's wisdom and will... For faith is the mover of mountains, There's nothing that God cannot do, So start out today with faith in your heart And 'climb 'til your dream comes true!' - Helen Steiner Rice
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The Chautauqua A11 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. Clive Community Hall Tracy Hallman 403-784-2156
1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Jolene Guynup 403-747-3204 Cubs: Benjie Gray 403-784-3199 Scouts: Shaun Lardner 403-784-3348 Group: Carla Kenney 403-784-3055 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 Curling Club Bev Krochak 403-784-3964 POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup facilitator Shelley Pelletier Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Wanda Wagner, Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator, Office phone: (403) 754-5695 e-mail:
[email protected] 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
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
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 Thorstainson 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 403-784-3367. Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Bev Krochak, Tammy Gladue, Dan Graden Website: www.clive.ca
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A12 The Chautauqua
Friday, August 17, 2012 Fourth Important Lesson "The Obstacle in Our Path"
Important Lessons Village of in Clive Life Council Minutes Author unknown #1 Most Important Lesson "Everyone Matters" During my second month of nursing school, our professor gave us pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school? Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. Absolutely, said the professor. In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello. Second Important Lesson "Pickup in the Rain" One night, at 11:30 PM, an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others. Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roadway clear. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand. Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition. Fifth Important Lesson "Giving When It Counts" Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5 year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, “Yes, I'll do it if it will save her.” As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, ‘Will I start to die right away?’ Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor. He thought he was going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her. You see, after all, understanding and attitude, are everything. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Third Important Lesson "Always Remember Those Who Serve"
The Prayer
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10 year old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. Author Unknown “How much is an ice cream sundae?” he asked.
At dinner, a little boy was ordered to lead in prayer by his father. “Fifty cents,” replied the waitress. BOY: But I don't know how to pray. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream? He inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. “Thirty-five cents,” she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. “I'll have the plain ice cream,” he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
DAD: Just pray for your family members, friends and neighbours, the poor, etc. BOY: "Dear Lord," he started... Thank you for our visitors and their children, who finished all my cookies and ice cream. Bless them so they won't come again! Forgive our neighbor's son, who removed my sister's clothes and wrestled with her on her bed yesterday. This coming Christmas, please send clothes to all those poor naked ladies on my daddy's blackberry mobile phone, and provide shelter to the homeless men who use mom's room when daddy is at work.. AMEN That evening Mom and Dad did not have dinner.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The Chautauqua A13
Mirror Community Mirror United Church summer services: August - in Bashaw at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21 Come one - come all - to the Mirror Library at 6:30 pm for an hour-long program with Lee & Sandy Paley. They bring music, singing & interactive play for all children. ___________________________ Mirror United Church is collecting Tools for School. The collected items will be given to the Mirror students attending Alix School. We thank you for supporting this project. Please call Gale 403-788-3835 if you have a girl interested in Girl Guides in the fall. Meetings will resume in September. New leaders welcome. ___________________________ Old Tyme Dance at Mirror Community Hall 4th Saturday every other month. Door and Cash Bar open at 7p.m. Dancing 8-11:30 p.m. Lunch served at 10p.m $10/person (ladies please bring lunch). Everyone welcome. For more info. call Cheryl 403-788-3778 or Margaret 403-7883979. 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 - Resume in September! 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, or to register, please call Gale 403-788-3835. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Jolene Guynup 403-747-3204 Cubs: Benjie Gray 403-784-3199 Scouts: Shaun Lardner 403-784-3348 Group: Carla Kenney 403-784-3055
Mirror Library Tues., Aug. 21
Continuous effort-not strength or intelligence --is the key to unlocking our potential. - Black Elk
6:30 pm
Rec. Society and Community Hall Meetings held 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Museum Society Contacts or appointments: Ernie Schafer 403-788-3625, Bill Neis 403788-2166, Ken Ivey 403-788-2388.
Mirror Community Meeting at Mirror Legion Br. 189 Sunday, September 30 at 1 pm
to discuss the ball park lease and options.
News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society By Gale Richardson The Library hours are:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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A14 The Chautauqua
Why Me & My Husband Were Banned From Target Author Unknown Why Women Shouldn’t Take Men Shopping After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Target. Dear Mrs. Samuel, Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Samuel, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras. 1.
June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking.
2.
July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
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July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
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July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.' This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money.
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August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
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August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
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August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
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August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called.
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September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
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September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
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October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the 'Mission Impossible' theme.
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October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels..
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October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
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October 21: When an announcement came over the loud
Friday, August 17, 2012 speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!' And last, but not least: 15.
October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out. _____________________________
I'm Fine - How are you? Author Unknown There's nothing the matter with me, I'm just as healthy as can be, I have arthritis in both knees, And when I talk, I talk with a wheeze. My pulse is weak, my blood is thin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. All my teeth have had to come out, And my diet I hate to think about. I'm overweight and I can't get thin, But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. And arch supports I need for my feet. Or I wouldn't be able to go out in the street. Sleep is denied me night after night, But every morning I find I'm all right. My memory's failing, my head's in a spin. But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in. Old age is golden I've heard it said, But sometimes I wonder, as I go to bed. With my ears in a drawer, my teeth in a cup, And my glasses on a shelf, until I get up. And when sleep dims my eyes, I say to myself, Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf? The reason I know my Youth has been spent, Is my get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went! But really I don't mind, when I think with a grin, Of all the places my get-up has been. I get up each morning and dust off my wits, Pick up the paper and read the obits. If my name is missing, I'm therefore not dead, So I eat a good breakfast and jump back into bed. The moral of this as the tale unfolds, Is that for you and me, who are growing old. It is better to say "I'm fine" with a grin, Than to let people know the shape we are in.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The Chautauqua A15
Leftovers
Coming Events - Bashaw Bashaw Farmers’ Market Every Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm
by Rev. Robin King The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle story that appears in all four gospels. Well, to be accurate, the resurrection is a miracle story and appears in all four gospels too. But few stories - other than the resurrection - are as endearing as the feeding of the 5,000, particularly the version in John's gospel. The crowd is hungry and Jesus wants to feed them, but the disciples have no food and not enough money to buy it. A small boy steps forward with five barley loaves and two fish. Hardly enough, but Jesus makes it enough. Indeed, more than enough because there are twelve baskets full leftover. A miracle of Jesus' creation, miraculously making food appear, or a miracle of Jesus' inspiration, aided by the generosity of the small boy who was willing to share all that he had, a miracle certainly happens here. And all are fed. And then some. The story in the four gospels has a number of features in common. John adds the little boy as the bearer of the loaves and fishes, opening the door on the interpretation that it's a miracle of inspired sharing or, at the very least, that Jesus needs us to participate in making this miracle happen: that everyone can be fed. But let's step beyond the miracle moment for a minute. Each of the gospels recounts the same ending: there's leftovers. "Twelve baskets full" of leftovers. But it doesn't say what happens to the leftovers. Do the people take them home? Does Jesus give the baskets to the disciples for later on their journey? Or are they distributed to the poor? I can't bring myself to believe that "twelve baskets full" of leftovers is meant to be just a sign of God's extravagant abundance and that's all. Surely there's a purpose for them. Here's a thought. Everyone who experienced the moment of this miracle took that experience away with them. The experience changed their lives in some way. They also shared the experience with others, so frequently to so many, in fact, that it was a powerful enough story and tradition to be included in all four of the gospels. It's that "ripples in the pond" effect, isn't it? Like any action we take, the moment of the miracle is just the beginning of its impact on our lives. The "leftovers" are its residual effect, the thing we take away with us, even the thing that we share with others. It's no wonder we should pay close attention to them. Jesus didn't just feed the multitude that day. Jesus "fed" everyone they touched and everyone they touched and so on. A few verses later in John's gospel, we hear Jesus telling the people to look for a different food than the bread and fishes that they just received, a "food that endures for eternal life" (John 6:27), a food that Jesus can give them. Jesus said to them, "I am the Bread of Life" (John 6:35) and those who come to him will never be hungry.
Bashaw United Church summer services: August - in Bashaw at 10:00 a.m. The "Fascinating" Bashaw Art Club will be the featured Art Group displaying a variety of works August 3 thru September Long Weekend at the Donalda Art Gallery - Main Street Donalda. Wine and Cheese Gala to be held Friday August 3rd @ 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more info contact Donelda Adams 780-372-3562. 2012 WPCA Qualification Run Off Aug 30th - Sept 2nd Do you want to get out and meet other families in the community? Come join us for Summer in the Park (SIP) Every Monday in July and August - Excluding August Civic Holiday. We will meet in the Schoolyard at 10:00am and Activities will go until 12:00pm. No registration/charge - Activities are drop-in. • August 20 Imagination Creation Day - Learn about Theatre with these fun games and activities • August 27 Picnic in the Park Day - Wind up our Summer’s activities with a fun & yummy picnic! • Alternate Day. Rainy Day Fun- Be dressed for the weather if we have a rainy day- we may adjust our activities to make the most of the weather so if it looks rainy, don’t forget your puddle-jumping boots! PLEASE NOTE: bring your own snacks and water, dress appropriately for the weather. This is a family activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult; we are not providing childcare. If you have any questions or want more information you can Phone BDSS @ 780.372.4074 Tools for School Please help ease the financial stress that many local families feel as preparation for school begins. Your donation of school supplies or cash will help with the education costs these families face. Drop off boxes and donation jars are located at local businesses throughout Bashaw or bring your donation to BDSS. Donation Ideas: - HB Pencils (made in Canada) - Duo tangs - Pens blue or red - Pencil crayons (not Roseart) - Erasers - Glue and glue sticks - 72pg fully lined Primary Exercise Books (not keytab or coil) - 1” binders - Soft pencil cases - Back Packs - Scissors - Rulers - Highlighters - Calculator - Geometry Set Bashaw Adult Learning Courses contact Jackie 780-372-3648 for more information and to register. • Community Theatre please call for more information.
Margaret Jenson, Proprietor
The spirit is fed by more than the moment of an experience, it's sustained by what we take away from the experience, live in our lives and share with others. Just so, the Bread of Life continues to feed us each and every day.
Tag the Bag donate your refundable bottles, cans and milk cartons to the Bashaw non-profit group of your choice. Tag the bags and drop them off at the Community Donation bin at Bashaw Bottle Depot.
Repairs - Alterations - Costumes Hemming - Fittings
780-781-8774 Tuesday by Appointment Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm located in the old Anglican Church, Main Street, Bashaw
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Friday, August 17, 2012 Bashaw Ag Society meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Bev Ames 403-8772489 or the Ag office 780-372-3079.
Bashaw Art Club meets at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays above the Happy Gang Centre. Call 780372-4341.
Bashaw Youth Centre open Tuesday - Friday 3:00 - 9:00 pm. Phone 780-372-4048. Bethany Lifeline call 780-372-4074. CLR Healing Centre For Appointments call 780-372- 4325 (HEAL) Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402. Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Currently recruiting new volunteer firefighters. If you are interested, please contact Chief Ross Garbe at 780-781-8464.
Bashaw Bottle Depot Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 9:00- 4:30 PM Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle every Tuesday morning, 9:00 - noon. Trips to Camrose are on the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of the month. Call Marianne at 780-372-3631. Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service. Bible Study Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. 5119 50 St (Main St). Contact Terry Peterman 587-785-6545. 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.
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. Thursdays Crib at 1:00 p.m. Other activities will resume in September and October Membership $10.00 per year, new members welcome. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Catholic Church Mass Time Bashaw Mass times: 1st Weekend of each Month, Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., otherwise weekend Mass will be celebrated on Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. Please call the Church office (780-372-3645) for updated Mass times. Ionic Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) ACCESS CARD SYSTEM active 5:00 a.m. - midnight. 780-372-2030. Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. Musical Jam sessions 1st Sunday of each month from 1 - 4 pm.
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.
Meals on Wheels call 780-372-4074.
Bashaw Historical Society meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Place. Contact Pam at 780 372- 2031.
Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm
Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074. Bashaw Legion Wednesdays Tuesday 1st and 3rd Friday
Bingo at 7:30 pm. Community Darts at 7 pm Cribbage at 7:00 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! Preschool Storytime - 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:30 am. Bashaw Library Fundraiser: shop at www.bml.shopregal.ca or pick up a catalogue. Bashaw Medical Clinic Call 780-372-3740 for clinic times. 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 of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 780-679-2980.
Neighborhood Newcomers please call BDSS at 780-372-4074
St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sunday service will be held at the Bashaw Valley Lodge at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month. For further information call Rector’s Warden at 780-372-4468 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (4 miles N of Bashaw on Hwy 21, 6 miles W on Hwy 53). 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service on the first and third Sundays. Phone 780 372-3845 (office) or 780 678-5330 (cell) TOPS Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. Louise Hogg at 780-372-3776. Town Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Town of Bashaw: www.townofbashaw.com United Church 11:00 am Sunday Service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3891. Website: www.bmunitedchurch.com Email:
[email protected] Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm at the Community Centre. Contact: Flo Rider 403-883-2729. Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service. Phone 780 372-3845 (office) or 780 678-5330 (cell)
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The Courage Town to be ofMyself Bashaw Council Minutes Author Unknown I have the courage to… Embrace my strengths – Get excited about life Enjoy giving and receiving love Face and transform my fears Ask for help and support when I need it. Spring free of the Superwoman trap Trust myself – make my own decisions and choices Befriend myself Complete unfinished business Realize that I have emotional and practical rights Talk as nicely to myself as I do my plants Communicate lovingly with understanding as my goal Honor my own needs Give myself credit for my accomplishments Love the little girl within me Overcome my addiction to approval Grant myself permission to play Quit being a responsibility sponge. Feel all my feelings and act on them appropriately Nurture others because I want to and not because I have to Choose what is right for me Insist on being paid fairly for what I do Set limits and boundaries and stick to them Say “yes” only when I really mean it Have realistic expectations Take risks and accept change Grow through challenges Be totally honest with myself Correct erroneous beliefs and assumptions Respect my vulnerabilities Heal old and current wounds Savour the mystery of spirit Wave goodbye to guilt
Big Valley Jamboree 2012! Kelly Pickler (top, left), Toby Keith in the rain (above), Bashaw residents Laura and Peter Graham as Boomtown Trail living history characters (bottom, left), and an avid BVJ fan (below). photos courtesy of John MacKenzie
Plant “flower” not “weed” thoughts in my mind Treat myself with respect and teach others to do the same Fill my own cup first, then nourish others with the overflow Own my own excellence Plan for the future but live in the present Value my intuition and wisdom Know that I am lovable Celebrate the difference between men and women Develop healthy supportive relationships Make forgiveness a priority Accept myself just as I am now
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Bashaw to Host the first Boomtown Trail “Walk Among Us: Alberta's Historic Main Streets” Main Street Theatre Event September 29, 2012 Courtesy of the BDSS Staff With the support of Boomtown Trail, Bashaw will be the first town in Alberta to host the a Main Street Theatre, “Walk Among Us: Alberta's Historic Main Streets.” This event will draw tourists from urban centres like Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary to our community to spend an afternoon experience the sights, sounds, stories and tastes that are a part of history. This event builds off the success of the Boomtown Trail Dessert Theatres, the local 'characters' that have been developed for Bashaw's Centennial, our local artistic talent, and our energetic spirit for getting things done. The central activity will be a walking tour through downtown Bashaw, led by Mrs. Bashaw and meeting a variety of historical characters along the way. Along side these walking tours, there will be an Art Show and Sale hosted at the Old Marshall House; a Farmers Market; an Antique Market; Show and Shine; a Majestic Theatre performance and more.
Bashaw seeking a “New Look” Courtesy of the BDSS Staff The Town of Bashaw has formed a volunteer beautification committee consisting of town staff, business owners and town residents. The major focus of this committee is to promote, plan and achieve a vision for Main Street, the entrances into Town, our parks, trails, Tourist information center and signage for Town facilities and privately owned businesses. The end result will be a more visually appealing community to offer our citizens, visitors and potential business proprietors. These community improvements cannot be accomplished by the committee alone. We encourage all residents and business owners to take the initiative to improve the general appearance of their properties and to volunteer in our efforts to improve the visual appearance of the community. On September 29, 2012 Bashaw is taking part in a Boom Town Trail event in celebration of Alberta Culture Days and a walking tour depicting our history at various locations in Bashaw will take place, so we want to show off what we are so proud of and have our Community visibly attractive for this special event. Take pride, Bashaw! The community and the environment need your help to maintain the splendor of our neighbourhood. Citizens, businesses, property owners and the Town of Bashaw are encouraged to work together to promote a litter-free environment, enticing businesses and appealing residential properties. Volunteer to clean up your business and or residence, a park, green space, block, trail or road-way. By working together, we can all play a pivotal role in enhancing our community.
Current Plan of Activities for September 29th: 11:00am – First Walking Tour starts - Markets open 1:30pm - Majestic Theatre Performance 3:00pm - Second Walking Tour starts 5:00pm - Wrap-up of the Day Key items to note: It is currently being proposed to close Main Street for this day in order to allow for safe flow of pedestrian traffic between the events and to draw people into local businesses. As this event is based in the telling and celebration of our history, it is suggested that individuals and businesses participating select a key era or point in history that related to their business and involvement and decorate/dress accordingly. There will be a dress rehearsal of the walking tour the week before this event which will be open and free for local citizen to attend.
Bashaw Sports Centre Rapid Z Series $100 mail-in rebate August 1 - December 31, 2012
780-372-4440 Main Street, Bashaw
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Village of Donalda ABRA Barrel Racing 403-883-2824 Barb Bosch Donalda Animal Rescue 403-883-2521 403-883-2870 Donalda Arena & Equestrian Centre 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Beautification Initiative 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton Donalda Campground 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Cemetery Club 403-883-2377 Holly Komishke Donalda Community Arts Society 403-883-2255 Byron Norman Donalda Community Hall Available for rent 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Coulee Friendship Club 403-883-2555 Judy Dinsmore Pancake Breakfast & Music Jam - 2nd Sunday of the month Bingo - 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Crib Tournament - 2nd Monday afternoon Friendship Centre is available to rent, they also cater 403-883-2253 Darlene Tantrum 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 Donalda Light Riders 403-883-2436 Becky Clement Drill team rides - Monday nights (September - June) Trail rides all year Donalda Lutheran Churches 403-883-2025 Pastor Rick Laurendeau Donalda & District Community Promotion Society 403-883-2891 Beth Fulton Donalda School 403-883-2280 Mr. John Thorne Donalda Ski Hill & Chalet 403-883-2330 Jodi Blouin Donalda Volunteer Fire Department Fire Permits must be obtained from the County of Stettler. Use 911 for emergencies. Conference Room is available for Functions and/or meetings 403-883-2350 Frank Sutton Lyncot Ladies Club 403-883-0007 Carla Bakkers Metis Association 403-883-0005 Lorne & Barb Todd Over the Hill Trail Riders 403-742-4681 Ginger Novakowski Spruce Coulee Community Centre 403-883-2580 Fraser Beebee Village of Donalda 403-883-2345 Westwoods Community Centre 403-574-2116 Karen Williams It’s not what people call me, it’s what I answer to that counts. – African proverb
The Chautauqua A19
Afraid of the Truth Feeling Threatened by Madisyn Taylor, DailyOM.com Facing the truth upfront rather than turning from it will keep your life moving in a forward and positive direction. Most of us have had the experience of being in possession of a piece of truth that we were afraid to share because we knew it would not be well received. There are also instances in which we ourselves have been unable to handle some truth confronting us. This might be a small truth, such as not wanting to see that our car needs repairs because we don’t want to pay for them, or a large truth, such as not fully accepting that someone close to us is pushing us away. Usually the truth is evident, and we can see it if we choose, but we have elaborate ways of hiding the truth form ourselves, no matter how apparent it is. For the most part, we avoid the truth because it scares us, or makes us angry, or makes us feel like we don’t know what to do. We often create our lives based on a particular understanding, and if that understanding turns out to be fully or even partially incorrect, we may feel that our whole sense of reality is being threatened. It takes a strong person to face the truth in circumstances like these, and many of us run for cover instead. Nevertheless, we can only avoid the truth for so long before it begins to make itself known in ever more forceful ways. Ultimately, there is no way to avoid the truth, no matter how painful it is, so the sooner we let down our defenses, the better. When we know the truth and accept that we may have to adjust our lives to accommodate, we are in alignment with reality. At the same time, we can be patient with people around us who have a hard time seeing the truth, because we know how painful it can be. Whatever the truth is, we make a sincere effort not to close our eyes to it, but instead to be grateful that we have access to it.
Showing Up for Life Actively Participating by Madisyn Taylor, DailyOM.com If you show up for yourself in your life, the universe will show up for you. The way we walk into a room says a lot about the way we live our lives. When we walk into a room curious about what’s happening, willing to engage, and perceiving ourselves as an active participant with something to offer, then we have really shown up to the party. When we walk into a room with our eyes down, or nervously smiling, we are holding ourselves back for one reason or another. We may be hurting inside and in need of healing, or we may lack the confidence required to really be present in the room. Still, just noticing that we’re not really showing up, and having a vision of what it will look and feel like when we do, can give us the inspiration we need to recover ourselves. Even if we are suffering, we can show up to that experience ready to fully engage in it and learn what it has to offer. When we show up for our life, we are actively participating in being a happy person, achieving our goals, and generally living the life our soul really wants. If we need healing, we begin the process of seeking out those who can help us heal. If we need experience, we find the places and opportunities that can give us the experience we need in order to do the work we want to do in the world. Whatever we need, we look for it, and when we find it, we engage in the process of letting ourselves have it. When we do this kind of work, we become lively, confident, and passionate individuals. There is almost nothing better in the world than the feeling of showing up for our own lives. When we can do this, we become people that are more alive and who have the ability to make things happen in our lives and the lives of the people around us. We walk through the world with the knowledge that we have a lot to offer and the desire to share it.
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Friday, August 17, 2012 about our programs, new books, or to renew or request items online: http:// forestburglibrary.prl.ab.ca
DO YOU LOVE LEGO?! The Forestburg and Galahad Libraries are hosting a Lego Workshop at the Forestburg Curling Rink on the morning of Tuesday, August 21st from 10-1. Members of Bricks 4 Kidz from Red Deer will be on hand to help participants’ ages 4 12 construct fascinating remote-controlled mechanical Lego creations. Building with Lego teaches mathematics, engineering, and mechanics, all while having fun. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fee, including lunch, is $5 per child. There is a maximum of 90 participants for this event and children must be pre-registered by August 17th to attend. Come in to the Forestburg or Galahad Libraries to register now. The Libraries would like to thank Flagstaff County for their funding of this program through the Youth Initiative Grant. ALL SENIORS WELCOME—Donna Coombs, Service Options for Seniors (SOS), Camrose. Donna comes to the Forestburg Golden Age Club at 2:00pm on the following days: Sept. 11. Donna is on holidays from Sept. 19—Nov. 18. She is back in Forestburg Nov. 27 and Dec. 11 at 2:00pm. Donna is very efficient and answers questions, gives advice, and gets answers for senior’s questions. Please feel free to phone 780-582-3641 to have your name put on the list or just come and you will be seen by Donna. Seniors who have spoken to Donna have been very pleased with the results. HIGH FIVE WORKSHOP September 6—7, 2012, 6PM—10PM at the Arena. COST: FREE 100: Principles of Healthy Child Development HIGH FIVE training ensures each child’s emotional needs are met and their mental health is nurtured. To Register Contact: Jim Fedyk @ 780-384-4134 or
[email protected] (must have 10 parcipants) This workshop is for those who are Leaders and Coaches but is open to anyone who is interested. GAIN (Gaming Information for Charitable Groups) Sessions are FREE, participation is optional, open to anyone, but preregistration is required. September 12th @ Forestburg Community Hall. Registration Forms available @ Village Office and on website under Community Services. For additional info. Call 1-866307-7499. Big Knife Villa has an ongoing Rummage Sale. Come and check out the deals! 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:
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BINGO
SENIORS
Every Tuesday evening @ the Forestburg Community Centre. Doors open @ 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Forestburg Lions Club 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 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. To find out
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 @ 9:30 am, Rev. Jope Langejans - 780-582-3796 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 @ 780583-2112 Diplomat Mine Museum Society Contact: Ryan Hunting @ 780-5823758 Forestburg Aquanauts Contact: Robin Hillman @ 780-582-2207 Forestburg Arena Association Contact: Brent Stenson @ 780-5823566 Forestburg Art Club Contact: Val Vincett @ 780-583-3929 Forestburg Ceramics and/or Pottery Contact: Marj Lunty @ 780582-2250 Forestburg Community Centre Contact: Reta LeGear @ 780-5823811 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 @ 780-582-3720 Forestburg Minor Ball Contact: Aaron Martz @ 780-582-4252 Forestburg Minor Hockey Association Contact: Aaron Bish @ 780582-3886 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 Valley Ski Club Contact: 780-879-2106
I Will...I Am by Og Mandino I will act now. I will act now. I will act now. Henceforth, I will repeat these words each hour, each day, everyday, until the words become as much a habit as my breathing, and the action which follows becomes as instinctive as the blinking of my eyelids. With these words I can condition my mind to perform every action necessary for my success. I will act now. I will repeat these words again and again and again. I will walk where failures fear to walk. I will work when failures seek rest. I will act now for now is all I have. Tomorrow is the day reserved for the labor of the lazy. I am not lazy. Tomorrow is the day when the failure will succeed. I am not a failure. I will act now. Success will not wait. If I delay, success will become wed to another and lost to me forever. This is the time. This is the place. I am the person.
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Friday, August 17, 2012 A Touch of Grace Grace Redman RMT, Hot & Cold Stones, Massage Therapist. Main Street Place. 403506-6840. Adult Recreational Volleyball Contact Tracy Kozey 403-749-3181. $5/month. Thursdays, 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.
The Chautauqua A21 Delburne Pottery Club - inexpensive to learn, fun group, excellent instruction. Call Norma at 403-747-2926. Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Judy Walker 403-749-3776 or Carol 403-749-3856 Economic Development Group 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 & 4th Thursday from Elk Haven. For more info contact Bob Manning at 403-749-3792.
Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Kathy 403-749-3445 or Keri 403-749-3112.
Family Community Support Services (FCSS) 403-749-3654.
Chamber of Commerce Contact Dave Grant at 403-749-2595
Family School Wellness worker Angela Gurski. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the school. For information call 403-749-3838
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 Pat McDonell 403-749-3494. 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. Carpet Bowling Tuesday 1:30 pm call Flora 403-749-2080 or Joan 403749-3060 Music & Dance 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1 - 4 p.m. General meetings third Thursday @ 10:00
Footcare Clinic 1st Wednesday of month. For appointments call the Elnora EHC at 403-773-3636. Location: Elk Haven . Cost: $20 Great Bend Bible Studies Women: Monday at 1:30 pm. Everyone: Thursday at 7:00 pm. Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453. Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wednesday of month at Great Bend Church of Christ Learning Center at 2 pm. Harvest Gym 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.
Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Laura Biggs at 403-749-2665 .
Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. Jeanette 403-749-3787 or Flora 403-749-2080.
Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Home Bible Studies. Call 403-749-2211
New to Delburne Welcome package available at Neighbourhood Place.
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
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.
Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders - New members welcome. For more information contact Kimberly Lund at 403-347-8441
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
Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Lisa at 403-749-3535. delburneminorhockey.com
School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059 for more information.
Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-749-3380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm,
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. 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 Moms & Tots every Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda Attfield at 403-304-4408 for information. 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. 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. 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 Delburne Farmers’ Market Wednesdays • 4:00pm - 6:30pm • Delburne Community Hall. It's been growing leaps and bounds and you're really not going to want to miss the Market this year! In addition to your favourites: delectable baked goods, local produce, unique handcrafts, kids entertainment booth, just to mention a few, we've included a few surprises such as exquisite donuts and buskers! Vendor tables available - call Nora @ 7493654. Delburne Gospel Church Third Annual Family Fun August 18, at 10:00 AM, at the Delburne Curling Rink Movie in the Park Thursday, August 23 at Dusk at the DECRA Grounds. There is a voluntary Donation To Boys & Girls Club. Delicious hamburgers, buttery popcorn, cold pop and candy available for sale onsite. Proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838 Bell Times School Begins: Lunch: School Ends: Aug 30
Website: www.delburneschool.ca
8:40am 11:40am-12:20pm 3:15pm
Students First Day Back to School ________________________________________
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
Delburne Playschool Meet n Greet Sept. 5 at 6:00 pm. Bring your children to come and meet the new teacher and finalize registration. 1st Day of Playschool Sept. 11 at 9:00 am. For more information call 403 749 3191
Wireless internet access is available for the public at the Delburne Library.
John Pisko Memorial Recreation Grant Applications are available at Village Office or website (www.delburne.ca). Deadline to apply is September 30, 2012.
Looking for ebooks? Download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Freading is available through the library. For further information please visit http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca/
Huge Antique Auction 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. IF YOU HAVE ITEMS TO CONSIGN or would like more info., please contact: Terry Silbernagel (403) 318-5873 or Nora Smith (403) 358-4892.
Free Public Access computers are available. There is a fee for printouts.
Supplies for Students Getting kids ready for a new school year can be a financial stressor for many parents. You can help ease the worry by dropping off donations of the following items at the Village Office: Large Glue Sticks White Vinyl Erasers Scissors - Fiskars Clear Page Covers Binders - 1”, 1 1/2” or 2” Dictionary - Websters Thesaurus - Roget’s Kleenex - large box Combination Lock Pencil Crayons - Laurentian Highlighters Pencil Sharpener - with cover Tab Dividers Felt Markers - washable Graphing Paper Dry Erase Markers - low odor Calculator - basic Duo-tangs - assorted colours
Online Catalogue is also available at the Delburne Library website.
Watering Restrictions are in place again... those living on North side on Main Street water on even days and those living on South side water on odd days Delburne Playschool Registration packages are available. Pick up at the Village Office or call Kelly Burren 403-749-3191.
Library Memberships are $10. Your library card can be used at any Parkland Regional Library. Your library card entitles you to take out books, DVD’s, music and more.
Summer Program This year’s Summer Reading Club theme is “Imagine”. There are programs on Tuesday and Thursday during the months of July and August. Further information will be available through the library. Last day for summer programs will be August 9th. Board Members We are looking for new Board members. We meet once a month on the first Thursday of the month. We do not have meetings in July or August. Also looking for Friends of the Library members.
Don’t look – you might see. Don’t listen – you might hear. Don’t think – you might learn. Don’t make a decision – you might be wrong. Don’t walk – you might stumble. Don’t run – you might fall.
Village Recycling Dry Dump Summer : TUESDAY - 3 pm to 6 pm SATURDAY - 9 am to 1 pm
Don’t live – you might die. - Author Unknown
Village of Delburne Dates Monday, Sep 03 Tuesday, Sep 11 Monday, Sep 24
Statutory Holiday (Office Closed) Council Meeting Council Meeting (AUMA Convention)
Monday, Oct 08 Tuesday, Oct 09 Tuesday, Oct 23
Statutory Holiday (Office Closed) Council Meeting Annual Organizational Meeting
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Friday, August 17, 2012
The Chautauqua A23 Ever told your child, We'll do it tomorrow And in your haste, not seen his sorrow?
What Are You Village Putting of Delburne Off?? Council Minutes Source Unknown
Ever lost touch? Let a good friendship die? Just call to say "Hi"?
Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.
You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there.
I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift....Thrown away... Life is not a race. Take it slower.
How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the word "refrigeration" mean nothing to you?
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How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched Jeopardy! on television?
Hear the music before the song is over.
The $20 Bill Author Unknown
I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to lunch in a half hour?" She would gasp and stammer, "I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, It looks like rain." And my personal favorite: "It's Monday." She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together.
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In a room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?”
Because Canadians cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our headaches. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when all the conditions are perfect: We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Stevie toilet-trained. We'll entertain-when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.
He then asked, “Who still wants it?” Still hands were up in the air.
Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the bill up.
“Well,” he replied, “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty. “Now who still wants it?” Still the hands went into the air.
Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a litany of "I'm going to," "I plan on" and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit."
“My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20.
When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or will happen, you will never lose your value. You are special – Don’t ever forget it!
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my hips with a spatula and eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.
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Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to......not something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round Or listened to the rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. Do you run through each day on the fly? When you ask "How are you?" Do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head?
The Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole An old man going down a lone highway Came in the evening cold and gray To a chasm vast and deep and wide Through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim; That swollen stream held no fears for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide. 'Old man,' said a fellow pilgrim near, 'You are wasting your strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again must pass this way; You have crossed the chasm deep and wide Why build you this bridge at the eventide?' The builder lifted his old gray head. 'Good friend, in the path I have come,' he said, 'There followeth after me today A youth whose feet must pass this way. This swollen stream which was naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be; He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building the bridge for him.'
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Great Bend News Great Bend Church of Christ Family Movie Night “FLYWHEEL” Friday, August 24 at 7:00pm at Great Bend Church. Desserts & fellowship to follow! Summer Church Services Sundays @ 10:15 am Everyone welcome! Contact Pastor Scott for more info: (403) 749-2473 or email
[email protected] For Hall information and bookings please contact Shelley Perry 403749-2821or Lynn Williams 403-749-2212.
How to Get Along With People by Ann Landers •
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Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say less than you think. Cultivate a low, persuasive voice. How you say it counts more than what you say. Make promises sparingly, and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs.
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Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging word to or about somebody. Praise good work, regardless of who did it. If criticism is needed, criticize helpfully, never spitefully.
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Be interested in others, their pursuits, their work, their homes and families. Make merry with those who rejoice; with those who weep, mourn. Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel that you regard him as a person of importance.
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Be cheerful. Don't burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your minor aches and pains and small disappointments. Remember, everyone is carrying some kind of a load.
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Keep an open mind. Discuss but don't argue. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.
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Let your virtues speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another's vices. Discourage gossip. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive.
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Be careful of another's feelings. Wit and humor at the other person's expense are rarely worth it and may hurt when least expected.
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Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you. Remember, the person who carried the message may not be the most accurate reporter in the world. Simply live so that nobody will believe them. Disordered nerves and bad digestion are a common cause of backbiting.
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Don't be too anxious about the credit due you. Do your best, and be patient. Forget about yourself, and let others "remember." Success is much sweeter that way.
Friday, August 17, 2012
[I]t is surprising how people will go to a distance for what they may have at home. - Samuel Johnson.
Glennellen Community Centre Bluegrass Music every last Saturday of each month at 7:30 PM. Scrapbooking every Thursday evening at 7 PM Call Doris 403 886 4108 or Jeannine 403 886 4829 for more info.
Pine Lake Happenings 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, Mondays for the rest of the month. • General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Pine Lake Singers meet Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub.
Lousana District is celebrating its 100th birthday Join the celebration September 1 & 2 in Lousana. We are going to honor families that have lived in Lousana district through the years 1912-2012. Scheduled events include: 1:00 pm registration 2:00 pm childrens activities and games 3:00 pm program presentations, and entertainment birthday cake and coffee, Silent Auction. There will be lots of visiting and photos, displays and antiques (remember to bring yours to set up too even old cars, tractors, machinery). Also we are looking for more old pictures to scan and show on power point. Saturday night brings a catered supper at 6:00pm—Order your meal ticket NOW- $12.00 adult-$6.00 for children 6-12 years, 5 & under free. (Need to know by August 20th.) Join in Sunday for Cowboy Church at 10:00am followed by pot luck dinner. Contacts:
Diane Lewis 403-749-2479 Betty 403-749-2070.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Elnora Coming Events Alberta Culture Days September 28 – 30th After Monday Sept 23rd bring in your arts and your crafts to the Elnora Library for a display of local talent.
The Chautauqua A25 Elnora Pharmacy
Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd.
DIVISION OF WESTERSUND CHEMISTS LTD.
"Local Family Owned & Operated"
GST # R105642623
Locations: Trochu Three Hills
403-332-2123 403-443-5111
# 205 Main Street Box 705 Elnora, Alberta, Canada, T0M 0Y0 Ph: 403 773 3678 Fax: 403 773 3511 Cell: 403 318 7396 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: elnorapharmacy.com
Elnora & District Representative Lloyd Cheshire 403-773-3571
Buffalo Rock Golf Course schedule: Ladies golf nite: Tuesday - 5:45 p.m. Mens golf nite: Thursday - 6:30 p.m. Seniors golfing: Friday - 9:45 a.m.
1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Friday
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
Call Mary Williams at 403-749-2047 Bible Study 7:00 pm Jam sessions (resume Sept) Call 403-773-2265 for more info Tea & Visit
Anyone interested in piano lessons beginning in September, please call Lori Scott at 403-773-3111 for more info. or to reserve a spot. Lessons from ages 3-10 yrs.
2nd & 4th Fridays
Foot care dates for Elnora Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 pm: August 8th September 12th at the Health Care Centre. Call 403-773-3636 for appointments.
Elnora 4-H Beef Club contact Randy Armstrong & Rebecca Cunningham
Kindergarten Registration for 2012/2013 - call the Elnora School at 403-773-3624. If you are interested in being part of a Citizens on Patrol (COP) program, contact Neighbourhood Place at 403-773-3171. The Elnora Museum in open from 7-9 Wednesdays and 11-1 on Saturdays for the summer months For more information contact Louise Higgenbottom at 403-773-3570 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.
Ag Society meets 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Baby Immunization Clinic call 403-773-3636 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. No services July & August. Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Sundays 11:00 a.m., Elnora Drop-In Centre. Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m.
Elnora FCSS Contact 403-773-3920
Elnora Garbage Pickup
Tuesday morning
Elnora Public Library: Wanda Strandquist, Library Manager Phone: 403-773-3966 Website: http://elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca. Email:
[email protected]. Mon & Wed 9:30 to 1:00 pm Thurs & Fri 3:00 to 8:00 pm Membership is $10.00 per year which includes everyone in the household. Services provided: colour copy, fax, laminate, photograph printing. Library has 6 public computers running the latest Windows and Microsoft Office programs. Next board meeting Sunday September 23, 2012 at 7:00pm Elnora Play School will be on Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am in the basement of the Elnora United Church, led by Charmaine May from Trochu. For more info, call April Irwin 403-773-3171 Lab Hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - noon at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Legion meets 1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Museum Development Committee meets 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m. call Pat at 403-773-3937, Freda at 403-773-3629 or Brenda at 403-7732141. Neighbourhood Place Contact April at 403-773-3171. Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm. Royal Purple meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Elnora Community Bus (Shop ‘til you Drop) to Red Deer 1st Monday of the month. Call Louise Higginbottom to book your spot at 403773-3570.
Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays at their new place behind the Elnora Library from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. If you have any ideas about how to encourage the youth of Elnora to be involved in positive activities, events or pursuits, please come and help out with your own talents.
Elnora Community Engagement Site at the Elnora School Mondays & Wednesdays. Call Rob Barratt 403-773-3180
Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 403-773-3105 for info.
Elnora Drop-In Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Village Council meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Website: www.villageofelnora.com
Thursday 1st Tuesday 1st Friday 2nd & last Wed.
Shuffle Board & Crokinole 1:00 p.m. Whist 1:30 pm Cost $2.00 Carpet Bowling 2:00 pm Call Mary Logan 403-773-3133 for more info. Euchre 1:30 pm Even if you don’t know how to play, come on out and learn. Open to everyone! Meeting 10:00 am Potluck (resume Sept) noon Cowboy Church 7:00 pm
Well Baby Clinic 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Elnora Community Health Centre.
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Trochu & District Trochu Farmer's Market Every Thursday from 4-7pm, at the Bruce Guard Centre, Trochu Lions Campground The Trochu Kids Movie Club One Library One Summer One Movie This August, Trochu Library will be showing a kids movie every Friday at 12:30. Join us for an afternoon you'll never forget! Friday August 24 : Chimpanzee Friday August 31 : Bolt Sat., Aug. 25
1st Annual SRO Golf Tournament at Trochu Golf & Country Club. Shotgun Start: 9 a.m. Enter as a team of 4 or as an Individual. $400 per team, $100 per individual. Carts and Supper included. Cheques payable to: Town of Trochu, Box 340 Trochu, AB T0M 2C0 There will be two holes in one prizes sponsored by ATB Trochu and Western Financial Group Trochu. There will be many prizes for all levels of golfers!
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
Friday, August 17, 2012
Rules Onefor Simple a Good ActLife Source Unknown
Children and Nature
Health: Simple Act of website, •OneDrink plenty water. onesimpleact.alberta.ca • Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. • Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.. • Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy • Make time to pray. • Play more games • Read more books than you did last year. • Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day • Sleep for 7 hours. • Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile. Personality: • Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. • Don't have negative thoughts or worry over things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. • Don't over do. Keep your limits. • Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. • Don't waste your precious energy on gossip. • Dream more while you are awake • Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. • Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. • Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. • Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. • No one is in charge of your happiness except you. • Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. • Smile and laugh more. • You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Society: • Call your family often. • Each day give something good to others. • Forgive everyone for everything. • Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6. • Try to make at least three people smile each day. • What other people think of you is none of your business. • Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. Life: • Do the right thing! • Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. • GOD heals everything. • However good or bad a situation is, it will change. • No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. • The best is yet to come.. • When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it. • Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy!
Trochu Library Board 1st Tuesday 403-442-2458 Trochu Lions 2nd & 4th Mondays 403-442-3061 Trochu Neighbourhood Place 3rd Monday 5:00 pm 403-442-2839 Trochu Royal Purple 2nd Tuesday 8:00 pm 403-442-2685 Wimborne Ladies Club 1st Tuesday 403-631-2494 Wimborne & District Fish & Game Association 1st Wednesday 403631-2383
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Dinosaurs in Alberta By Graham L. Harle The finding of dinosaurs in Alberta, near the Red Deer River, north of Brooks, resulted from the fact that the wind and rain exposed dinosaur bones. An American family came to Canada in 1912 to help the Geological Survey of Canada do some research along the Red Deer River valley, downstream from Steveville, Alberta. It just so happened, that an Ontario doctor, Winfred George Anderson, here after referred to as “Doc,” got land fever and he moved to Alberta, and eventually settled near Wardlow, on the north side of the Red Deer River, in 1911, not far from Steveville. Steveville was on the north side of the Red Deer River, and it was one of the very few places where there was a ferry service to cross the river. With Doc’s inquisitive mind, it was no wonder that he met the Sternbergs, and became fascinated wit the discoveries of dinosaurs on the other side of the river, in what was called the “Bad Lands,” east of Steveville. The “Bad Lands” were almost inaccessible in those days. A casual observer might think the bottom had suddenly dropped out of the prairie, leaving hills to climb. The Sternberg family consisted of Charles H. Sterberg, and three sons – George Sternberg, Charles M. Sternberg, and Levi Sternberg. Charles M. Sternberg later received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Alberta for his work on dinosaurs in Alberta. And Levi Sternberg was later in charge of collecting and preparing the fossils for the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The family did all the digging, lifting, and shipping of the finds, with the help of local people, which put the Steveville area on the dinosaur map of the world. Charles M. Sternberg died 10 days short of his 96th birthday, in Ottawa, in 1981. He had served for 23 years at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Ottawa. As a younger man, he had hunted dinosaurs every summer between 1919 and 1951 when he officially retired as curator emeritus. Why am I writing about dinosaurs? Well, I went to work for Doc Anderson’s son in 1952, and Doc and his wife were still living on the farm. I got polio, and Doc looked after me and took me to a hospital. I went back to the farm the next year to recover. It just so happened that a future dinosaur hunter was born in 1949 – Phil Currie – who became Chief Paleontologist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. Joseph Tyrrell, after whom the Museum was named, was a geologist, and he had discovered the first dinosaur in the Red Deer River valley in 1884. The Museum opened September 25, 1985, and was given the “Royal” status by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. Phil Currie became curator of earth sciences at the Provincial Museum in Edmonton in 1976, before going to Drumheller. In the fall of 1996, Mr. Currie discovered the Dry Island Buffalo Jump site in Alberta when he was in New York to see a fossil collection at the American Museum of Natural History. He was there to look through the records of an American fossil hunter, Barnum Brown. Mr. Currie discovered that Brown had found fossils at the Dry Island site!
The Chautauqua A27 Mr. Currie has also worked on fossil discoveries in Mongolia (the Gobi desert) and in Argentina. In 1986, Currie became co-director of a joint Canada-China Dinosaur Project, with Dale Russel of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, and Dong Zhiming of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing in China. Phil Currie left the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and is now at the University of Alberta as its resident “dinosaur hunter,” where he is a Professor, and a Canada Research Chair of Dinosaur Paleobiology. In April of this year, at the age of 63, Mr. Currie was awarded the prestigious Explorers Club Medal, and thereby joins the likes of Mount Everest conqueror, Sir Edmond Hillary, and the astronaut, Neil Armstrong. In 1974, a dinosaur given the name Pachyrhinosaurus lekustai, was discovered in the Peace country of the northern Alberta by a gentleman named Al Lakusta. Mr. Lakusta was hiking around Pipestone Creek with a friend when he found a rib fragment in the creek. The bones he discovered “led paleontologists to what has been determined to be the richest horned dinosaur bed in the world,” according to Marta Gould of the Edmonton Journal. The Edmonton Journal, on January 19, 2012, reported that in the 1980s, when researchers were poring through the Burgess Shale in British Columbia, they found a slab of stone that looked like a pressed tulip. Unofficially, researchers have called them the “tulip animals.” Dinosaur eggs were found in Alberta several years ago – in 1987. They were found in Devils Coulee in southern Alberta, by Wendy Sloboda, a 19 year old, along the bad lands of the Milk River Ridge. My wife and I visited the site when it was officially opened on August 27, 1988. The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller has a collection of more than 130,000 fossils, and is operated by Alberta Culture.
Baby Airplanes Author Unknown A mother and her very young son were flying Westjet Airlines from Ottawa to Calgary. The boy, who had been quietly looking out the window, turned to his mother and said, 'If big dogs have baby dogs, and big cats have baby cats, why don't big airplanes have baby airplanes?' The mother, who couldn't think of an answer, told her son to ask the flight attendant. So the boy walked down the aisle and asked the attendant, who was extremely busy serving drinks.
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She smiled and asked, 'Did your Mom tell you to ask me?' The boy answered, 'Yes.' 'Well, you go and tell your Mom that there are no baby airplanes beFor tips and information living, eating and that much cause Westjet always pulls on out active on time. Have healthy your Mom explain to more, visit http://www.healthyalberta.com. you.'
Mr. Currie went on to write a book entitled, “Feathered Dragons: Studies on the Transition from Dinosaurs to Birds.” Yes, Currie put forward the theory that birds were descended from dinosaurs.
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Purslane and New Perspectives by Brenda Barritt Last week we ventured into the local farmers market for the first time. I wasn't sure if we had anything of interest to sell and I didn't want to bring in anything that others had, I wanted to complement the items I've seen at the market. We (our farm help, Mark and I) cut heads of romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuces, a variety of herbs, and bagged up purple beans. I also picked and bagged purslane, as well as printed out an information sheet on its use as food. I knew this would be a conversation starter, although I doubted anyone would buy. If 'purslane' doesn't ring a bell – you may know it as portulaca. Yes, that 'weed' that your parents made you spend hours removing from the garden, being careful to not leave behind a root or leaf as it (supposedly) can reproduce from those. That's what we brought into the market and laid out among our other items for sale. It definitely invited conversation and a lot of reactions. A lot of people said they would be going home to try some from their own garden, although I wonder if the thought made it home with them and if the purslane ever made its way to their table. I am not sure if it is something I would plant and consciously cultivate however given the fact that our garden has an already established stand of it, I am happy to find out about its nutritional qualities. According to Edible Garden Weeds of Canada: “purslane is richer in iron than any other leafy vegetable, except parsley. It also said to be rich in vitamins A, C, B and omega 3s. I have also read that it is grown as a companion plant in many countries – providing ground cover, holding in moisture and using its deep roots to bring nutrients to the surface through harder soil. It is often how we look at things – if we see them as a problem or opportunity. Looking at purslane as a food source and a support for other plants in the garden means that I see the patches of it in our garden very differently. It's likely no one will ever buy the purslane we bring to market but it gives us a way to start conversations with others and to make our booth memorable. I doubt people remember our farm name, but I wouldn't be surprised if we are referred to as “those people trying to get us to eat weeds.” There are worse ways one could be referred to.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Tails from the Doghouse I really needed to share this with all of you, as it is something that strikes at the heart. Enjoy. Photo and Story by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson “My specialty is documenting relationships, whether it's a wedding or a man and his dog," says the Bayfield, Wis., photographer. "I have known my friend John and his dog, Schoep, for six years. I have seen Schoep age -- he's 19 now. John lives his life in a kind way. He rescued this dog as a puppy, they have gone everywhere together ever since. Schoep has arthritis now, and John finds that the water is therapeutic. He is the kind of person who wants his animals to be comfortable. I wanted to capture their relationship. I told John, 'I really need to get photos of you and your dog.' Last Tuesday, we met at the beach for the photo. While John swam with the dog, I got on the dock so I could be at eye level. It took five minutes. "In the shot, the dog is completely relaxed, with his head on John's shoulder, eyes closed, out cold. John's eyes are closed, too. The water is calm. It's completely serene. "That night, I wrote on Facebook about the amazing photo session I had just had with a dog that is 19 years old and his human. It was just a preview of the photo, but people freaked out about it. I had no idea they'd get so excited! "The next night, Wednesday, I was exhausted from shooting a wedding, but I knew I had to post that photo. I wrote: 'This (is) 19-year-old (Schoep) being cradled in his father's arms last night in Lake Superior. (Schoep) falls asleep every night when he is carried into the lake. The buoyancy of the water soothes his arthritic bones. Lake Superior is very warm right now, so the temp of the water is perfect. I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John. By the way, John rescued Shoep as an 8 month old puppy, and he's been by his side through many adventures :).'Within minutes, there were 100 likes. The next morning, Thursday, there were 600 shares. It was crazy. "On Thursday, I was shooting a wedding on Madeline Island. My friends were emailing me, asking me if I'd seen what was happening with the photo on Facebook. I said, 'No, I'm working.' By then, there were 5,000 shares. I literally broke down in tears. "I am not a posed photo person. My photos are always in the moment, translating what I see in my heart and mind and showing it to others. I never thought that this many people would see the same thing. "In this photo, people have said they see everything from pure love to hope for the world. They see peace, kindness, the relationship between man and dog. Two women, both whose husbands died from cancer, said they never thought they'd see love again, but this photo showed them love. People are leaving me messages, crying and opening up about dogs they've lost, spouses they've lost. Women are also asking me if John is single! "I know this is not about me -- it's about a guy who loves his dog -- but I am in complete awe that my photo has had such an impact." Happy Tails, Deb Ellis, your holistic groomer (Delburne, AB)
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Looking Back - 2008!
Caring Canadian Award recipient, Eve Keates (left) with niece, Marilyn Sutley (centre) and Canada’s Governor General, Michaelle Jean January 17, 2008 at the McDougall Centre in Calgary. Photo courtesy of Curt Peterson
The ground has been broken! (L-R, above) MLA Ray Prins, MP Kevin Sorenson, Mayor Bob Cammidge and Community Center Board Chairperson Dick Cockshott using the ceremonial “golden shovel” to turn the sod. photos courtesy of the Town of Bashaw
photo courtesy of Pat Buckland
photo courtesy of Pat Buckland
Robert Smith (left) and Aaron Stankievech (middle), Veterans of World War II receiving their 60 year service pins from President Kerry Cheshire, RCL Alex Brereton V.C. Branch #42, Elnora
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Rod Fox MLA Lacombe Ponoka In the months leading up to the spring election, my Wildrose colleagues and I highlighted example after example of what happens when a political party has been in government for too long. We called attention to behaviour like the PC party soliciting and accepting illegal donations from public institutions like municipalities, school boards, Alberta Health Services, and post secondary institutions, bullying and intimidation of health care professionals and local elected representatives, closed door contracts with PC connected firms with no public tendering, and the promotions and appointments of officials who have track records of abusing public dollars to top spots in government and the PC party. We called it a “culture of corruption,” where mutual back-scratching insiders use public dollars for personal or political benefit. This week, a glaring example of this deep seated and entrenched behaviour hit the news. The Chief Financial Officer of Alberta Health Services was revealed to have received about $350, 000 in expenses for unbelievable claims like car detailing and repairs to his Mercedes Benz, expensive meals, butler service and opera tickets, in his previous role with Capital Health between 2005-08. Despite this background, he was appointed CFO of Alberta Health Services about three months ago. Because of public exposure, the CFO is stepping down.. What’s more, just prior to the election, he had actually been appointed as the Controller for the entire government of Alberta, through an Order-in-Council, which is a special decree put forward by the Minister of Finance and approved by the Premier and Government Cabinet Ministers. Regardless of this abhorrent track record with the public purse, including involvement in a similar spending scandal in Ontario and despite warnings from Alberta’s former Auditor General about his previous expenditures and expense claims with Capital Health, the PC government put him in charge of internal financial controls for the entire government in March. It’s unclear why he left that role, but immediately after the election, he became the CFO of Alberta Health Services (AHS). Trying to explain this fiasco after it became public, the Minister of Health had very few answers for Albertans. When trying to justify how this individual got hired as the top financial watch dog for our health care system in the first place, the Minister of Health said he was “dumbfounded,” “outraged” and didn’t know about expenses or his previous involvement with the Ontario scandal. There is so much wrong with this situation, it is hard to even know where to start. Aside from the galling expense claims and obscene waste of public dollars, the incompetence or wilful oversight in the appointment process, and the pattern of politicians and senior government officials only looking out for themselves, Albertans can be forgiven for also being alarmed about what this fiasco says about the government’s priorities. Mere weeks ago, Alberta Health Services shocked residents and front line health care staff in Carmangay by announcing the closure of the Little Bow Continuing Care Centre because they say renovation of the facility is too costly. But, sadly, this is par for the course. After four decades in power, this government’s decisions are totally out of whack from the common sense of most Albertans. They treat taxpayer dollars like a bottomless personal piggybank to reward insiders and political pals while Albertans suffer on waiting lists for specialized procedures and surgeries that are among the longest in the country, emergency rooms and Emergency Management Services are in crisis, seniors in long term care facilities have been fed disgusting food shipped long distances, and front line staff are scrambling to provide core services and going above and be-
Friday, August 17, 2012 yond to serve Albertans in a top heavy,unresponsive system that pays extravagant bonuses to senior AHS executives, even though the system continually fails to meet most of its targets. Clearly, Albertans deserve answers-- not only about expenses and hiring in Alberta Health Services, but about the management and oversight in other government departments too. As the Official Opposition, I and my Wildrose colleagues will keep asking questions and holding the government to account. As the constituents of Lacombe-Ponoka know, we will continue to advocate for “whistleblower” legislation. We will continue to fight for local delivery of health care, to get rid of the top layers of high priced executives and to focus funds and decision making authority on the front lines so the health care system works better for all of us. Rod Fox is the Wildrose MLA for Lacombe Ponoka Critic for Service Alberta #101-4892-46 Street Lacombe,AB T3L 2B4 Ph:403 782 7725 Email:
[email protected] MARRIAGE: It's an agreement wherein a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her master LECTURE: An art of transmitting information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of students without passing through the minds of either CONFERENCE: The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present COMPROMISE: The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece TEARS: The hydraulic force by which masculine will power is defeated by feminine water-power! CONFERENCE ROOM: A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on ECSTASY: A feeling when you feel you are going to feel a feeling you have never felt before CLASSIC: A book which people praise, but never read SMILE: A curve that can set a lot of things straight! OFFICE: A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life YAWN: The only time when some married men ever get to open their mouth EXPERIENCE: The name men give to their mistakes DIPLOMAT: A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip OPTIMIST: A person who while falling from The Eiffel Tower says in midway "See, I’m not injured yet!" MISER: A person who lives poor so that he can die rich! FATHER: A banker provided by nature BOSS: Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early POLITICIAN: One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence later DOCTOR: A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by his bills!
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Journey Down The BoomTown Trail
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Friday, August 17, 2012 REAL ESTATE
Large Modern Office Space for Rent Includes utilities. Main Street, Bashaw. Available now. Call 780-372-3834 (after 6:00) or 780-7814605 (anytime). HOUSE FOR SALE, BASHAW: 1 bedroom, good starter home or revenue property, on 50’ x 120’ lot. Contact Jim Matthews at (cell) 780-781-4605 or 780-372-3834. Blow Out Sale Alix Laundromat $68,500. Seller motivated. Commercial building $49,000. Call 403-846-9250.
FOR SALE ~ ALIX MOTEL
Has 10 rooms plus manager’s suite. If you are wanting to own and manage your own business, don’t miss this opportunity! Alix Motel is recently renovated throughout with new shingles, new hot water tank, ten 29” TVs, and new decorating. Virtually no vacancy ~ showing good income. Located on Highway 12 in Alix, between Lacombe and Stettler. Asking price $359,000. Call Dave Carnegie 1-403-291-4440 or 1403-519-3264.
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Mirror Lumber & Farm Supply Deck and fence season is coming up. Come in and place a deposit on your summer project and you may qualify for free delivery Planning on building a garage or addition on your house? Come talk to us about a package. NEW SUMMER HOURS Monday to Thursday 9-5 Friday and Saturday 9-7 Closed Sunday Accepting Debit, VISA and Master Card 403 788-2424 VEHICLES FOR SALE
Elnora Motors (2005) Ltd. Elnora, Alberta PH: 403-773-3622 FAX: 403-773-2236 elnoramotors.ca 2011 Chev Impala LT 40,000 km $15,500 2011 Chev Equinox AWD 78,200 km $24,500 2009 Pontiac G5 2-door 4600 km $9,900 2009 Buick Allure CX 91,000 km, $11,900 2009 Chev Malibu LT 51,000 km, $11,500 2008 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 6.0L 113,000 km $16,500 2008 GMC Acadia FWD 120,000 km $18,000 2008 Chev 1/2 ton 4x4, x-cab, 50,000 km $19,000 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4X4, 88,000 km $24,000. 2008 Equinox LT AWD 46,000 km $17,250 2005 Buick Century 125,000 km, $4,800 2005 Ford F150 1/2 ton 4x4 x-cab, 155,000 km, $8,800 2004 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 x-cab, all hitches, 155,000 km $10,750 1997 GMC 1/2 ton 2WD X/cab $4,000 COMING EVENTS
Pottery Workshop: Beginning Hand Building Course starting September 11, 2012. Cost is $75.00 which includes clay, glazes and firings. Classes on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday evening. Call Linda at 403-747-3399 to book as soon as possible as space is limited. Bashaw & District Victim Services Society 2nd Annual Gala September 29, 2012 Bashaw Community Centre $50/Ticket Grab your Blue Suede Shoes and Fluff those Poodle Skirts cuz we’ll be Rockin & Rollin all night long!! Bob Ronnie Catering, live & silent auction for awesome items such iPad, wheelbarrow of booze Door prizes, best dressed prizes and draws Tickets: Bashaw RCMP Detachment, Fred & Pat’s Cuppa Sweets, Bashaw AB or call 780-372-3687
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RESIDENTAL ALIX: 6.5 ag acres 3 bedroom/2 bath hillside walkout bungalow $315,000 BASHAW: 2 acres 1 mile from town with 2-bedroom mobile & shop. $99,000 MEETING CREEK: Treed Hillside 6.2 Acres with some services $103,500 TILLICUM BEACH Cottage & Shop $98,000 FOR SALE
FOR SALE: Cloth felt pool table 4’x8’. Sealed bids only. Can view at Mirror Legion during open hours: opens Thursday & Friday 5:00 pm, Saturday 2:00 pm. FOR SALE: 1990 Vanguard 28 ft Motorhome. 460 engine. Air conditioning, winter package, generator. 84,000 km. Microwave, large TV. Also 12 volt TV. New truck battery. New front brakes & rotors. Asking $12,000 OBO. Phone 403-788-2963. IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Pete Stevens who passed away on August 26, 2004 Down the path of memories I softly tread today My thoughts are always with you As life goes on its way I cannot halt the hands of time Or live again the past But in my heart are memories That will forever last. Until we meet again, Barb
Everything is laid out for you. Your path is straight ahead of you. Sometimes it is invisible but it’s there. You may not know where it’s going, but you have to follow that path. It the path to the Creator. It’s the only path there is.
HEALING CONNECTIONS: Offering BodyTalk, Massage or Reiki to help balance & heal your body, mind & spirit. Also, experience the healing properties of Amethyst & Far Infrared Rays on the Bio-Mat. Available for sessions on its own or combined with other therapies. Certificates available for all services --Contact Betty at 780-608-8044. Services available at 5020-50 St, Bashaw
– Chief Leon Shenandoah
RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE 5207 - 50 Ave Mirror 403-788-3747 Store Hours: Monday - Thursday: Noon - 8 pm Friday - Saturday: Noon - 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 6 pm
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