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See page A14 for more photos of the Mirror Centennial.

2012 Vol. 11, No. 15

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Pictured right, the cake decorator and three local and early residents (L-R): Beth Sykes, Winnie Woffindin, Doris Albers, and Jack Plaister at the Gadsby Lake 100th Celebration. See page A9 for more… photo courtesy of Leanne Walton

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The Chautauqua Box 261 Mirror, AB T0B 3C0 Celebrating the Communities of Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER Ah, the lazy days of summer………………... Did you know it was the lazy people who have improved our lives. Look at how many of our inventions resulted from someone being lazy? • the lightbulb - someone was too lazy to clean, fill, and handle a multitude of kerosene lamps. • wrinkle-free textiles - someone was too lazy to iron. • automobile - someone was too lazy to care for horses and maintain a buggy and/or wagon • email - someone was too lazy to hand-write a letter or memo and put it in an envelope, put a stamp on it and mail it. If you think you aren’t lazy just look around you at the various gadgets in your life. I’m sure many of them allow you to be lazy in some form or another. As do many decisions you make each and every day. If you have a task that you want completed more efficiently, ask an inherently lazy person to do it. A lazy person won’t dilly-dally, or make a job more complicated by adding unnecessary steps to the process. No, a lazy person will complete the task in the most efficient, streamlined manner possible, so they can go back to being lazy! Being overly busy, or constantly on the go, will not get you where you want to be, but properly applied laziness will. Rejoice in your laziness, and allow it to make your life easier and more enjoyable. And don’t be surprised if others want to know your secret. ☺

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Alix Coming Events Walking Club will resume in September! Alix Movie Night Friday, August 3, 2012, 9:30 pm Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Open House Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 1:30 pm, following the parade. Short program at 2:00 pm to celebrate the recently acquired Recognized Museum status. Everyone welcome. Alix Show & Shine Sunday, August 12, 2012 Main St Alix 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food, fun and trophies. $15 entry fee. Contact Bert 403-391-1140. 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 or 403-747-2626. Sponsored by Alix Evangelical Free Church. Haunted Lakes Golf Club - 50th Anniversary! 403-747-2330 [email protected] hauntedlakesgolf.com meal included, $30 per team. Mixed Open August 19 - 18 holes, 9:00 am registration, 10:00 am shotgun start, Scotch 2 Ball, handicap required, $50 per player.

Drop In Yoga Thursday mornings 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Will resume Alix Community Hall in September! $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!

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

Medical Clinic

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

Appointments: 747-2130

Any other concerns call Dave Dewald 747-2826 or Cathy Perry 304-6413.

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

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

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Thank you to everyone who attended the recent eBook/eReader workshop at the library. Thank you also to Parkland Regional Library, and especially Lindsay, for facilitating the sessions.

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Congratulations to Paige (Sheila MacKay) and Kieran (Malanie Besuijen) our recent winners in our free monthly membership draw sponsored by the Village of Alix Lois Hole grant.

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SUMMER HOURS: July 10 - August 18 Tuesday: 10:30 - 4:30 pm Wednesday: 10:30 - 8:00 pm Thursday: 10:30 - 4:30 pm Friday: 10:30 - 4:30 pm Saturday: 10:30 - 4:30 pm

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The Summer Reading Program will be on the following dates for children 5 - 12 yrs of age: Aug 9 2:00 pm Aug 14 2:00 pm

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The Alix Library now has public wireless internet access!

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The Chautauqua A5 work at the Elders Kumik Lodge in Ottawa .This assisted me to build Elders' Vision from the ground up, first as a society and then dissolved to assist me personally as a shaman/healer & spiritual counselor. With room to grow as I work closely in the communities facilitating workshops, seminars and now publications. I am a traditional grandmother who walks the red road by Lawrence Cardinal Jr to assist as many in their healing journeys as possible.

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Self ‘through ‘Spirit ‘with White Elk Medicine Women Part 1- Saturday, August 11th Part 2- Sunday, August 12th 1 – 5pm Cost: $80/person/day Pot Luck afterwards for grounding your energy Teachings come together in circle with the Divine knowledge from your relatives on the Other Side. UNIQUE messages of healing are shared by White Elk. As she sees, hears and feels the energies from the spirit realms. Come join us in this gathering, open for all spirit Designed to teach & share wisdom from our ancestors, with an in-depth look into your journey through spirit's eyes. Feel free to bring any questions and your favorite food for break. Contact- Sandra 403-347-4548. My name is Rosie Trakostanec, a Métis from Edson, Alta, raised in Calgary & Robb Alta. I'm humble to have received my grandfathers’ teachings to keep our traditions and culture alive through various healing ceremonies, with numerous elders in community nations. This led me into provincial/federal systems and different organizations for the healing of the people. My journeys have also led me to

In my work area as a traditional grandmother, I'm here on earth to assist as many people as I can to awaken their Spirit through their own unique wisdom by healing and bringing balance back to the mental, emotional and physical pain bodies through the guided messages received from the Other Side, your relatives and helpers. I walk the Red Road to assist in whatever way the Creator guides me, for the healing of the earth mother & all the ones who inhabit upon her. I share 'Spirit Messages’ to open the eyes, ears of all humankind. To promote Peace & Harmony by healing any blocks that anyone carries, so they can move forward. I'm here to assist you in your journey to make things easier & I come with over 30 yrs of experience to meet your needs through healing and shamanism. Mediumship that comes with 'Spiritual Wisdom' - I'm a professional consultant at what I do, & I can make a difference in your life. Personal, family & in business. I'm available for speaking engagements that transform & create wellness. I'm a master practitioner of the Healing Arts. Medicine Woman that is a channel of unconditional love & support for you & your relatives. Guided by the Creator to assist as many souls as possible to awaken, grow & learn through guidance & messages from the other side. My passion is helping you 'reclaim your spirit' and preparing for my first book “The Sacred Seeds” to quiet the mind...a look at thoughts and how we as humans create our lives...

ALIX HOME HARDWARE Locally owned & operated

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Energy Work & Body Alignment, House Clearings, Medicine Sessions, Tea Leaves, Upcoming publications for your learning & enjoyment. Feel free to sign up through email or call for an appointment or up coming event. Present Time Alternatives Products and Services for Spiritual Health & Wellness [email protected] Rosie 604-475-2971

Home Owners helping homeowners www.homehardware.ca

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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 ALIX FCSS SUMMER PROGRAM My summer program has started. Come and join me. I have crafts, snacks and fun time. See the posters for full info.

We are filling up fast for the fall session. If you are interested in having your child registered .please contact Jill (403 588 5199) Time for Tots is done for the summer. We are still looking for a facilitator. If you are interested please contact me. We are always looking for volunteers. Call Glenna Carlson for more information and to answer any questions you may have.

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

Then followed that beautiful season... Summer.... Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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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Alix Playground Society Update submitted by Darlene Tucker The Alix Playground Society and Alix Agricultural Society would like to thank the people who have donated to the Alix Community Playground Project with monetary or in kind donations: Platinum - $10,000. + Community Facility Enhancement Program (Alberta Lottery Grant) Lacombe County Village of Alix Encana Natural Resources Alix MAC Students Union Gold - $5,000. - $9,999. Fairborne Energy Ltd. Servus Credit Union Silver - $1,000. - $4,999. A & B Oilfield Construction Ltd. Friends of Alix MAC Society Alix Agricultural Society Haynes Community Hall Society Alix Drugs Internet Entrepreneurs Inc. Alix Lions Club Ironhand Drilling Alix MAC Family School Liaison J.A. Mattie Oilfield Alix MAC Hot Lunch Program Keyera Alix Senior Citizen Association Penn West Petroleum Alix Village Shoppe Society Proform Concrete Apache Silver Wolf Enterprises ConocoPhillips Sutley Oilfield DB Bobcat Services TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Enerplus Mrs. Winslow and her Grade 5 Class at Alix MAC – Fortis Safety Star Bronze - Under $999. 3 Lil’ Pigs Greenhouse Airforced Daylighting Alix Auto Wreckers Alix Foods Alix Womens Institute Canadian Tire Stettler Cat Bros Clive Village Foods Costco Red Deer Natural Soaps DC Wilton Construction Debbie Plunkett – Norwex

A & L Allan Farms Air Liquide Alix Fire Department Alix Home Hardware Bibs to Bookbags Carolyn Barritt – Stampin’ Up Century 21 (Red Deer) Co-Jo Trucking Darlene Tucker - Thai Garden DB Mattie Millwright Deana Lloyd – Arbonne Dee-Anna Gunsch – Lil’ Bits of Star Dust Denick Enterprises Ember Graphics Ensign Drilling - Ed Mattie Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Four Simmentals Future Shop Red Deer Fortunate and Michelle LeBouthillier Gish Law Office Harvest Energy Hickling Ladies Club Hol-Way Investments Johnson Connor Joyce Farion – 5th Avenue Karen Barwell - Tupperware Kelly's Mechanical Kent's Custom Fencing Kerry's Mechanical Knievel Farms L & L Marshall Crushing Lacombe Dental Lakeview Equipment Sales Laurie Nordquist – Discovery Toys Laurie Phillips - PartyLite Leschert & Associates Lisa Hildebrandt – Waldorf Dolls LV Energy Services Mandi Peterson – Elli’s Bows & Scentsy Monster Controls MPE Engineering No Frills Lacombe

The Chautauqua A7 No Frills Stettler Options Inc. Potluck Catering Rahr Malting Rol-Mar Trucking Sargent District Ladies Group Streamline Heavy Duty The Chautauqua Tyco & Sons Viking Projects Walmart North Red Deer Walmart Stettler

One Stop License Shop

Featuring Alix & District Parkland MallChamber Quinn Contracting of CommerceReal Member... Canadian Wholesale Royal Bank (Lacombe Branch) Sobey's Lacombe Superstore Red Deer Trista Beamish – Epicure Valley Spotlight Vogue Organics Walmart South Red Deer Wet Water Industries

Thank you everyone who has donated through our community fundraisers such as the Charity Challenge, Dessert Auction, Soap and Flower sale, Bottle Drive, and meals. Alix MAC School Used Playground Equipment For Sale (Private Scrap Use Only) Sale will be conducted by Sealed Bid. Bids may be placed on entire structures or individual components / portions of the structures. If bidding on pieces, please include detailed description with photos of desired pieces. Lot 1 : Alix MAC Kindergarten to Grade 3 structure Lot 2 : Alix MAC Grades 4 to 6 structure *Please Note that this the equipment may not be used on any publicly Become an Alix & District Chamber member today! accessible property, is sold "as is" and "with all faults" and sold without Contact: Beth Richardson 403-352-3837 or email [email protected] warranty or liability of any kind. Going local…means nurturing locally owned businesses which use

local resources employ local decent wages Please submit bid sustainably, by Thursday, August 9,workers 2012. at Successful bids will and serve primarily local consumers...Control moves… back into be notified by August 14, 2012, and will be required to remove equipthe community where it belongs. - Michael H. Shuman ment from property by August 22, 2012.

Please include your name, phone number, items bid on with description and bid amount. Attention Alix Playground Society c/o Village of Alix By Mail: Box 87, Alix AB T0C 0B0 Hand Delivered: Alix Village Office (Mon. to Fri. By Bud Bargholz 8AM–4PM, closed noon-1PM)

ENVIRONMENTAL ALMANAC

Weather June to July 11th, 2012 UFA SMALLAlix TOWN HEROES CONTEST Thank you to everyone who voted. Mandeja was in the top 15 by the aboutFinalists averagewill in temperature and also in3 and precipitation, end June of thewas voting. be announced August Round 2 of windswill were muchCheck above in normal sure.own TheSmall high Town temperathebut voting begin. to seeI’m if our Hero tureitwas 27C on the 12th and voting the 27th. The low was 4.4C on the made to the Finalists, and start again! 3rd. Rainfall for June was 96.4 mm or 4 inches. http://www.ufa.com/smalltownheroes/nomineesGallery.html In July, to the 11th, had 16.6 mm. UPDATE July 1st to the 11th it FINAL DESIGNS ANDwe’ve CONSTRUCTION was hot. My21 thermometer hit 35.1 on the Friday, Sept. and Saturday, Sept. 22 –10th. Installation will take place of the new playground equipment at Alix MAC School. Volunteers are Has for anyone noticedfrom all the butterfliestoonchildcare. the flowers this year? needed everything installation Please contact the Eastern Yellow Swallowtails, and the famous Monarch, and or Bunny Maltais at (403) 747-3658, Tammy Mattie at (403) 747-2575 many Tucker others are in the747-3129 backyard. The mule deer doe has been in Darlene at (403) to volunteer. the south hayfield. She just has one baby this year. We were driving by the lake near the golf course and we stopped to take pictures of 100 or more Pelicans. That’s the most I’ve ever seen. On July 2nd, I couldn’t believe what I saw just north of our house on the street. There was a big Groundhog or Woodchuck standing upright. He then ran off to the east. They are big at 18 - 26 inches and weigh up to 14 pounds. They have up to 3 young ones, and love to eat in your gardens. Our son, Vernon, has a family of Longtailed Weasels in their Three young and one adult. We on a gymnastics show for you.

Preschool Gr. 3 his garden shed. backyard,tounder structures, final design saw them, and do they ever put

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Village of Alix Council Minutes Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Curt Peterson, Councilors Chelsea Berreth, Cathy Perry and Gordon Christensen

Absent:

Councilor Rob Fehr

Also Present:

Bonnie Cretzman, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer and Al Gamble, Assistant Development Officer

Call to Order:

Resolution #142/12:

Resolution #143/12:

Minutes: Resolution #144/12:

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

Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda: Resolution #135/12: Add: Delegation:

Moved by Councilor Christensen that the agenda be accepted with the following amendment: Correspondence:

g) Alix Museum Association CARRIED

None

New Business:

a) Alix Playground Society - Payment Approval b) 53 Street Watermain Tender Approval

Resolution #145/12:

Moved by Councilor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the bid from M. Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. in the amount of $684,849.90 (not including G.S.T.) for the 53 Street Watermain Upgrades. CARRIED c) Lacombe County Agricultural Tour d) Community Infrastructure Improvement Grant Application e) Public Concern – Potholes f) Public Concern – Street Signs

Discussion ensued on the Alix Arena Association’s proposed refurbishment plan overview and a letter from Council was requested. Resolution #146/12: The Alix Arena Association delegation retired from the meeting at 7:14 P.M.

In Camera:

a) Legal

Resolution #137/12:

Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council go “In Camera” at 7:55 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #138/12:

Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council come “Out of Camera” at 9:00 P.M. CARRIED

Resolution #139/12:

Moved by Councilor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council present a counter offer for the purchase of the old Fire Hall building. CARRIED

Resolution #140/12:

Resolution #141/12:

Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council proceed with the Arena Refurbishment Project. CARRIED Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to request further financial information from the Alix Fire Department. CARRIED a) Accounts Payable – June 21 & 27, July 4 & 11, 2012

Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council direct the Public Works Department to conduct an inventory of signs and replace missing signs. CARRIED g) Inter-Municipal Development Plan Report

Resolution #147/12:

Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept the Inter-Municipal Development Plan for information. CARRIED

Committee Reports:

None

Correspondence:

a) Bashaw Victim Services Annual Gala b) Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority – Minutes and Financial Statements c) Alberta Animal Services - Yearend Enforcement Breakdown d) Alberta Human Services – Social Policy Framework e) Alberta Municipal Affairs – Joint Emergency Management f) Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority – Resolutions/Business Plan g) Alix Museum Association

Resolution #148/12:

Moved by Councilor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence item (a) to (g) for information. CARRIED

The delegation retired from the meeting at 7:55 P.M. Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept the 2012 Annual Financial Statement as presented. CARRIED

a) Regular Meeting – June 20, 2012 Moved by Councilor Berreth that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Unfinished Business:

Mr. Dean Krossa, Mrs. Jeanne Oppoboen and Mr. Clarence Verveda representing the Alix Arena Association entered the meeting at 7:05 P.M.

Resolution #136/12:

b) Financial Statement – May 31, 2012 Moved by Councilor Perry that the Financial Statement for the period ending May 31, 2012 be accepted for information. CARRIED

Business Arising from the Minutes: None

b) Alix Arena Association – Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund

a) 2012 Annual Financial Statement – Collins Barrow Mr. Gary Pottage and Ms. Amanda Blair of Collins Barrow entered the meeting at 7:15 P.M. to present to Council the 2012 Annual Financial Statement.

Moved by Councilor Christensen that the Accounts Payable for June 21 and 27 and July 4 and 11, 2012, cheques numbered 20120425 to 20120513 in the amount of $198,304.91 be accepted as information. CARRIED

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #149/12:

Moved by Councilor Berreth the Village of Alix Council accept the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer’s Report as presented. CARRIED

Adjournment: Resolution #150/12:

Moved by Councilor Berreth that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 10:00 P.M. CARRIED

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The Chautauqua A9 School 1899 - 1912], 1913 – 2010). In a short time these schools became part of the County of Lacombe #14, established in 1961. In 1995, all schools in Lacombe County and Ponoka County came under the administration of the Wolf Creek School Division #72.

Sign to Dedicate to the Pioneers and District was installed on July 13.

Gadsby Lake Community Center July 15, 2012

Marion (Foy) McGhie (right), a former teacher, with Brenda Knight

write-up and photos submitted by Leanne Walton A fairly steady rain did not keep 115 people from coming to celebrate the 100th year since the Gadsby Lake School District was formed in 1912. Twenty of these guests had attended this school at some time during the period of 1912 to 1956. It was a wonderful and most appreciative celebration. The old pictures on display and some memorabilia were a real hit. Besides many from the local and surrounding area, we had guests from as away as Grand Cache, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. ~~~~~~~~ From Pioneering with a Piece of Chalk by William Peter Bergen, The One-Room Country Schools of Alberta 1885-1982 Gadsby Lake 2816 – NE 10-41-23-W4 – 10 September 1912 – Div 34 (38). Named after James Gadsby, a pioneer settler who had once been a member of the Jesse James’ gang. Twelve miles north of Tees, Miss Libbie Perry opened this 22’ x 32’ school in January 1913 for a salary of $60 per month. She resigned in April. Fredrick Dean Locke (later Dr. Locke of Lacombe) replaced her. In 1915, a young Normal School graduate, Mr. Griffith, had an unsuccessful tenure at the school. On the afternoon of his first day he said: “Would you please go home? I can’t think of anything more to give you to do.” Closed in 1956. Purchased by the Gadsby Lake district community. As School Divisions were formed, Gadsby Lake School was first with Ponoka School Division #34, established in September, 1938. Soon it was changed to Foothills School Division #38, established in October, 1938. When the school closed in 1956, the students were then bussed to Tees (former Drake School, 1905 – 1959) or Mirror ([former Lamerton

(L-R): Paula Law, Lacombe County Deputy Reeve; David Woffindin, Gadsby Lake Club president; Ken Wigmore, Lacombe County Reeve; Brenda Knight, Lacombe County Councilor for Division 2; and Rod Fox, Wildrose MLA for Lacombe/Ponoka. Blaine Calkins, MP for Wetaskiwin Constituency was unable to attend. Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Events in Tees 37th Annual Tees Rodeo - “Biggest Little Rodeo in Canada” CARA Sanctioned Rodeo. Sponsored by the Tees Ag Society. Slack August 3 at 5 pm. Rodeo and races August 4 & 5, starting at noon. Rodeo entries Wed., July 25 from 4 - 10 pm. Phone 403747-2928. $300 added in. Saddle Bronc & Bareback with a two head average. Admission: Aug. 3 - no admission, Aug. 4 & 5 Adults $8, 7-12 yrs $5, under 6 free. Evening: Pony Express Races we pay you to race! 37th Anniversary Wild Ride. Beer Gardens. Live Bands all Weekend. Concessions ~ Pancake Breakfast. Free Camping.

Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall. 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.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Clive Community Focus Submitted by the Valley Spotlight staff Clive Centennial August 3-6, 2012. www.clivecentennial.ca There is no registration charge for the weekend celebration. However the theatre production and meals will have a cost and will need to be registered for in advance. All meals are being catered and are provided at the caterer's cost. Registration form is available online. Friday Evening 6:00 – 10:00 Registration in Meeting Room 6:00 – 10:00 Historical Displays & Message/Information Center Meeting Room 7:00 Cow Patti Theatre Children’s Production, Clive Hall 7:00 – 10:00 Wine & Cheese Reception, Clive Arena 8:30 Opening Ceremony, Clive Arena Saturday 9:00 – 12:00 Registration, Meeting Room 9:00 – 5:00 Historical Displays & Message/Information Center Meeting Room 8:00 – 9:30 Pancake Breakfast (nominal charge), Clive Arena 11:00 Parade, Main Street Clive Minor Ball Concession Open, Centennial Park After Parade Vintage Car & Equipment Show, Clive School Yard After Parade Mini Carnival/Carousel, Centennial Park 12:00 Silent Auction, Clive School Gym 12:00 – 4:00 Clive School Displays, Clive School 12:00 – 4:00 Quilt & Craft Show, Clive School Gym 1:00 & 5:00 Cow Patti Theatre Children’s Production, Clive Hall 4-H Robotics Demonstration, Clive School 6:30 Catered Family Dinner ($), Clive Arena 8:00 Family Dance, Clive Arena 8:00 Old Time Dance/Social, Clive Hall Sunday 8:00 – 9:30 Pancake Breakfast (Nominal Fee), Clive Arena 10:00 – 11:00 Outdoor Church Service, Centennial Park 11:30 – 5:00 Historical Displays & Message/Information Center Meeting Room 12:00 – 3:00 Yard/Garden Tours, Village of Clive 1:00 & 5:00 Cow Patti Theatre Children’s Production, Clive Hall Afternoon Historical School Tours/Displays, Various Locations * Cemetery Tour (Self Guided), Cemetery 1:00 – 3:00 Town Tours, Self Guided 1:00 – 4:00 Ball Games/Soccer Games, Centennial Park 5:30 – 8:30 Banquet & Closing Ceremony, Clive Arena 9:00 – 10:30 Family Bingo Dusk Fireworks Monday Morning 9:00 – 11:00 Pancake Brunch (Nominal Fee), Clive Arena Farewells 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.

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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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Friday, August 3, 2012

Village of Clive Council Minutes Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive, Province of Alberta, held on July 23, 2012 in the Village Office at 1800 hours

RC-12-161:

Moved by Councillor Graden that the Village of Clive will participate in the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Present:

Mayor Gillard, Councillors Krochak, Graden, Gladue and CAO Karen Kane.

RC-12-162:

Also Present:

Blayne Petrowicz – Environmental Coordinator for Lacombe County.

Moved by Mayor Gillard to defer the motion to approve the Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission Business Plan until all of Council has a chance to read the plan. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Absent:

Councillor Henry.

Meeting to Order:

Mayor Gillard brought the meeting to order at 18:03 hours.

Agenda:

Additions:

RC-12-156:

Minutes: RC-12-157:

Blayne Petrowicz Recycling:

Withdrew: RC-12-158:

CAO Report: RC-12-159:

Old Business:

RC-12-160:

New Business: Lacombe Regional Waste Services Commission:

6. Old Business a) Tagish Engineering Deletions: none Moved by Councillor Krochak to approve the agenda as amended. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2012 Regular Council Meeting. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYBlayne Petrowicz presented a report on recycling within Lacombe County, and the results of surveys done in municipalities within the County. The results showed that each area has distinctive need for the individual communities. Most communities could increase the rate of recycling. Curbside recycling is not offered in all municipalities. Information gathered from the communities exemplifies that there is a desire for effective waste management and shows the barriers as to why respondents have not yet engaged in effective waste management. Recommendations were put forth in the report and will be taken into consideration by the Lacombe Regional Waste Commission. Blayne Petrowicz withdrew from the meeting at 18:35. Moved by Councillor Krochak to accept Blayne Petrowicz’s report for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to accept the CAO's report for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYa) Tagish Engineering – Longstreet Avenue upgrades – (51 Ave.) Tenders were received by Tagish from DB Bobcat Services Ltd. and Central City Asphalt. Tagish engineering recommended awarding the Tender to DB Bobcat Services Ltd.. Moved by Councillor Gladue to award the tender to DB Bobcat Services Ltd. and authorize execution of the Contract Agreement for 51 Avenue (Longstreet Avenue) Infrastructure Improvements. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Close Road RC-12-163:

Traffic By-Law:

Input from Council was received for the new Traffic Bylaw. Council input will be implemented into the bylaw and brought back for their review.

Meeting Recessed:

Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 19:20 hours.

Meeting Reconvened:

Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 19:25 hours, with all those previously in attendance.

Financial: RC-12-164:

1. Accounts Payable: Moved by Councillor Gladue to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $66,816.36, cheques number 11219 through 11255 inclusive. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Board Reports:

Councillors attended and reported on the following meetings. * Councillor Henry: - absent * Councillor Gladue - none * Councillor Krochak - none * Councillor Graden - none * Mayor Gillard - Mirror Centennial Parade and Lacombe Days Parade Moved by Councillor Krochak to accept the Board Reports for information. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

RC-12-165:

Correspondence: RC-12-166:

August Meeting RC-12-167:

In Camera RC-12-168:

Revert to open Meeting: RC-12-169:

Adjournment: RC-12-170: Board Members of the Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority (LRSWA) have agreed to change the LRSWA status from an Authority to a Commission.

Moved by Councillor Graden to Close 51 Avenue from the Corner of Westling road to Railway Avenue on August 4th from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon for the Centennial Parade lineup and judging. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Moved by Councillor Graden that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Gladue that there be only one Regular Council Meeting in August which will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 1800 hours. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Councillor Graden to go in camera to discuss legal at 19:40 hours. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY-

Moved by Mayor Gillard to revert to an open meeting at 19:48 hours. -CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 19:48 hours.

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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

Each fairy breath of summer, as it blows with loveliness, inspires the blushing rose. ~Author Unknown

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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Friday, August 3, 2012

Mirror Celebrates 100 Years on July 13 - 15, 2012

The weather was perfect and there was lots to see and do in Mirror on Centennial weekend. A number of residents and former residents took in the mural on the Hall (above), Mounties in the parade (left), military display at the Museum (bottom, left), Metis dancers (right), Centennial quilt made by Margaret Blank (bottom, right) and more. photos courtesy of Mirror Museum

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Friday, August 3, 2012

The Chautauqua A15

The Builder of Things

Majestic Theatre Musical Jams August 11 only. 1 - 4 pm. Regular times resume in September.

by Rev. Robin King I wrote a column recently about how Jesus is a pirate. The children's program at our church this summer had a pirate theme and I was explaining how Jesus could be seen as a pirate figure - a "good" pirate, of course, a "good" pirate in the heroic outlaw tradition. Like Robin Hood or the legendary gunslingers of the Wild West, there were pirates that we know from legend to have stood up to tyranny and the abuse of power. They aided and supported the poor and the outcasts and those being oppressed by those with the money and power to abuse the law and hierarchy of the day. In a very real way, that is precisely what Jesus did: he challenged the existing powers and structures, associated with outcasts and cared for the sick and the poor. Significantly for the pirate analogy, he also proclaimed a new kingdom that had its own "code," one which called for us to live by the heart of the law, not the letter of the law. The government of the day (both secular and religious) considered him an outlaw and he was executed as one. Okay, that's just a summary, but I think you can see where I'm going with that. Because you're an adult. Try explaining this to a five year old. It's a challenge, but I hope we're doing it, emphasizing the positive aspects of the image and, if nothing else, pointing out that there are good and bad pirates, just as there are good and bad in anyone. And the only way to find that out is to get to know them well enough, not make assumptions about them as a group. But we're in the middle of the program this week and I wonder: I said Jesus was a pirate. If you take that literally, I'm wrong. Jesus was not a pirate. Literally. Mark 6:3 says that Jesus was a carpenter. Kind of. To be really literal, the oldest text is translated as "a builder of things." In his day, Jesus would have had to work with either stone or wood, so mason or carpenter. Or, we could just use "a builder of things" because he was most certainly that: of relationships, of lives, or the Kingdom of God here on earth. Jesus was also not literally a "Good Shepherd" or "The Gate" or "The Bread of Life" or "The True Vine" or "The Light of the World." But he is these things in how we understand the metaphor. The point of these images is to emphasize an aspect of Jesus so that we may understand it better. In fact, all of them have dark sides, negative aspects that are not part of why we are using the image. They're analogies or metaphors. Jesus is like a shepherd, for example, in how he cares for us, leads us and protects us, that's what we mean. Jesus is light in the way he enlightens our lives and shows us the way to live. I don't know any pirates. To be honest, I read about another incident the other day with pirates off the coast of Somalia and I definitely don't mean Jesus is like that. But when I watch the classic Errol Flynn film "Captain Blood" and see him standing up to the oppressive regime of a corrupt governor or watch Captain Jack Sparrow battle the tyrannical head of the East India Company (big business at its oppressive worst), then I think I can find that to be a little Christ-like and to inspire some Christ-like piracy in me.

Coming Events - Bashaw

Bashaw Farmers’ Market Every Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm 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. Bashaw Bus Society Golf Tournament Saturday, August 11, 2012 Tee Off Time 9:00am, TEXAS SCRAMBLE. Members—$25.00, Non Members—$35.00, (Includes Dinner!) Call Marianne at 780 3723631 or 372-2211 or Lorna at the Bashaw Golf Course 780 3722333. Hole Prizes, Mulligans $2.00. All proceeds go to the operation of the Bashaw Bus Society 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 13 Ol’ School Cool Games Day - Potato Sack Races, Three-legged race, etc. • 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 Bashaw Adult Learning Courses contact Jackie 780-372-3648 for more information and to register. • Community Theatre please call for more information. 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.

Margaret Jenson, Proprietor 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 3, 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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Friday, August 3, 2012

The Chautauqua A17 "Maybe they could talk us through the trauma." (You see a pattern here with the females in my house?)

Lizard Town Birth of Bashaw Council Minutes Author Unknown If you have raised kids (or been one) and gone through the pet syndrome, including toilet flush burials for dead goldfish, the story below will have you laughing out LOUD! Overview: I had to take my son's lizard to the vet. Here's what happened: Just after dinner one night, my son came up to tell me there was 'something wrong' with one of the two lizards he holds prisoner in his room. "He's just lying there looking sick," he told me. "I'm serious, Dad. Can you help?" I put my best lizard-healer expression on my face and followed him into his bedroom. One of the little lizards was indeed lying on his back looking stressed. I immediately knew what to do. "Honey," I called, "come look at the lizard!" "'Oh, my gosh!" my wife exclaimed. "She's having babies." "What?" my son demanded. "But their names are Bert and Ernie, Mom!" I was equally outraged. "Hey, how can that be? I thought we said we didn't want them to reproduce," I said accusingly to my wife. "Well, what do you want me to do, post a sign in their cage?" she inquired (I think she actually said this sarcastically!) "No, but you were supposed to get two boys!" I reminded her, (in my most loving, calm, sweet voice, while gritting my teeth). "Yeah, Bert and Ernie!" my son agreed. "Well, it's just a little hard to tell on some guys, you know," she informed me (Again with the sarcasm!). By now the rest of the family had gathered to see what was going on. I shrugged, deciding to make the best of it. "Kids, this is going to be a wondrous experience," I announced. "We're about to witness the miracle of birth." "Oh, gross!" they shrieked. "Well, isn't THAT just great? What are we going to do with a litter of tiny little lizard babies?" my wife wanted to know. We peered at the patient. After much struggling, what looked like a tiny foot would appear briefly, vanishing a scant second later. 'We don't appear to be making much progress," I noted. "It's breech," my wife whispered, horrified. "Do something, Dad!" my son urged. "Okay, okay." Squeamishly, I reached in and grabbed the foot when it next appeared, giving it a gentle tug. It disappeared. I tried several more times with the same results.

"Let's get Ernie to the vet," I said grimly. We drove to the vet with my son holding the cage in his lap. "Breathe, Ernie, breathe," he urged. "I don't think lizards do Lamaze," his mother noted to him. (Women can be so cruel to their own young. I mean what she does to me is one thing, but this boy is of her womb). The vet took Ernie back to the examining room and peered at the little animal through a magnifying glass. "What do you think, Doc, a C-section?" I suggested scientifically. "Oh, very interesting," he murmured. "Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, may I speak to you privately for a moment?" I gulped, nodding for my son to step outside. "Is Ernie going to be okay?" my wife asked. "Oh, perfectly," the vet assured us. "This lizard is not in labor. In fact, that isn't EVER going to happen. Ernie is a boy. You see, Ernie is a young male. And occasionally, as they come into maturity, like most male species, they um... um... masturbate. Just the way he did, lying on his back." He blushed, glancing at my wife. We were silent, absorbing this. "So, Ernie's just, just . . . excited," my wife offered. "Exactly," the vet replied , relieved that we understood. More silence. Then my vicious, cruel wife started to giggle. And giggle. And then even laugh loudly. "What's so funny?" I demanded, knowing, but not believing that the woman I married would commit the upcoming affront to my flawless manliness.. Tears were now running down her face. "It's just that... I'm picturing you pulling on its... its... teeny little..." She gasped for more air to bellow in laughter once more. 'That's enough," I warned. We thanked the vet and hurriedly bundled the lizard and our son back into the car. He was glad everything was going to be okay. "I know Ernie's really thankful for what you did, Dad," he told me. "Oh, you have NO idea," my wife agreed, collapsing with laughter. Two lizards: $140. One cage: $50. Trip to the vet: $30. Memory of your husband pulling on a lizard's winkie: Priceless! Moral of the story: Pay attention in bio l o g y class. Lizards lay eggs!

"Should I call 911?" my eldest daughter wanted to know. Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Friday, August 3, 2012 different note pinned to his collar: "He lives in a home with 6 children - 2 under the age of 3 -- he's trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow?"

The Bull Author Unknown

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Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock. Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, 'When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home.' The brunette arrives at the man's ranch, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less. After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news. She walks into the telegraph office, and says, 'I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I've bought a bull for our ranch. I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home.' The telegraph operator explains that he'll be glad to help her, then adds, it will cost 99 cents a word. Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette realizes that she'll only be able to send her sister one word. After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, 'I want you to send her the word 'comfortable.' The operator shakes his head. 'How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her just the word 'comfortable?' The brunette explains, 'My sister's blonde. The word is big. She'll read it very slowly.... 'com-for-da-bul.' _______________________________

The Nap

Choosing a Profession Author Unknown An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy was away at school, his father decided to try an experiment. He went into the boy's room and placed on his study table four objects: 1. Bible 2. Silver Dollar 3. Bottle of Whisky 4. Playboy magazine “I'll just hide behind the door”, the old preacher said to himself. "When he comes home from school today, I'll see which object he picks up." "If it's the Bible, he's going to be a preacher like me, and what a blessing that would be!” "If he picks up the dollar, he's going to be a businessman, and that would be okay, too.” "But if he picks up the bottle, he's going to be a no-good drunken bum, and Lord, what a shame that would be.” "And worst of all if he picks up that magazine he's going to be a skirtchasing womanizer." The old man waited anxiously, and soon heard his son's foot-steps as he entered the house whistling and heading for his room.

Author Unknown

The boy tossed his books on the bed, and as he turned to leave the room he spotted the objects on the table. With curiosity in his eye, he walked over to inspect them.

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of.

Finally, he picked up the Bible and placed it under his arm. He picked up the silver dollar and dropped into his pocket. He uncorked the bottle and took a big drink, while he admired the magazine's centrefold.

He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep.

" Lord have mercy”, the old preacher disgustedly whispered, "He's going into politics!!"

An hour later, he went to the door, and I let him out. The next day he was back, greeted me in my yard, walked inside and resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. Curious I pinned a note to his collar: "I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap." The next day he arrived for his nap, with a

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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

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The Entrepreneur Author Unknown A wealthy entrepreneur from New York went on a two-week seaside holiday on the coast of Costa Rica. On his first day there, he was impressed with the quality and taste of the exotic fish he bought from a local fisherman. The next day, the American encountered the native Costa Rican at the dock, but the Costa Rican had already sold his catch. The American discovered that the fisherman had a secret fishing spot where the fish were plenty and the quality superb. He only caught five or six fish a day, however. The New Yorker asked the local fisherman why he didn't stay out longer at sea and catch more fish. "But Señor," the fisherman replied, "I sleep in late until nine or ten every morning; I play with my children; I go fishing for an hour or two; in the afternoon I take a one or two-hour siesta; in the early evening I have a relaxing meal with my family; and later in the evening, I go to the village and drink wine, play guitar, and sing with my amigos. As you can see, I have a full, relaxed, satisfying, and happy life." "You should catch a lot more fish," the American declared. "That way you can prepare for a prosperous future. Look, I am a businessman from New York and I can help you become a lot more successful in life. I received an MBA from Harvard, and I know a lot about business and marketing." The American continued, "The way to prepare for the future is to get up early in the morning and spend the whole day fishing, even going back for more in the evening. In no time, with the extra money, you could buy a bigger boat. Two years from now, you can have five or six boats that you can rent to other fishermen. In another five years, with all the fish you will control, you can build a fish plant and even have your own brand of fish products." "Then, in another six or seven years," the American rambled on, while the Costa Rican looked more and more bewildered, "you can leave here and move to New York or San Francisco, and have someone else run your factory while you market your products. If you work hard for fifteen or twenty years, you could become a multimillionaire. Then you wouldn't have to work another day for the rest of your life." "What would I do then, Señor?" responded the fisherman. Without any hesitation, the wealthy American businessman enthusiastically proclaimed, "Then you will be able to move to a little village in some laid-back country like Mexico where you can sleep in late every day, play with the village children, take a long siesta every afternoon, eat meals while relaxing in the evening, and play guitar, sing, and drink wine with your amigos every night."

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Friday, August 3, 2012 LIBRARY HOURS Ph. 780-582-4110 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am—6 pm Thursday: 10 am—8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm

IMAGINE! The TD Summer Reading Program is back! July 9—August 21 Preschool: Thursday mornings at 11:30 Kindergarten—Grade 2 : Tues. & Thursdays 1—2:30pm Grades 3—5: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30—4pm Grade 6 and up: Monday 7—9pm & Wed. 2—4pm 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: Aug. 14, and 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. 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! A Forestburg School Reunion will be held Aug. 10, 11 and 12th, 2012. All students who attended Forestburg School (or its consolidated schools) concluding their education by June 30, 1969 are invited to attend. Included are the spouse or guest of the students, as well as the teachers from that era. For more information please contact: Doreen Oberg (780)582-3585, Arnold Jacobsen (780)582-2251 or Wayne Horricks (403)274-6480 Forestburg History Book - The Village of Forestburg and Forestburg Community Development Committee have discussed the possibilities of writing a new history book. Contact the Village Office if you are interested in being on a committee. 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: [email protected]

BINGO

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

SENIORS

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

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 about our programs, new books, or to renew or request items online: http:// forestburglibrary.prl.ab.ca 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

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Friday, August 3, 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 Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders - New members welcome. For more information contact Kimberly Lund at 403-347-8441 Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Lisa at 403-749-3535. delburneminorhockey.com Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-749-3380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Delburne 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

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. Meetings last Wednesday of the month. New members welcome. Contact John McLeod 403-749-2277. St Columba Anglican Church services are 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. The first Sunday of every month is Holy Communion with Rev. Edith Sandusky officiating. The following Sundays are morning prayers with a lay reader. Contact Jean Johnson @ 403-749-2411 School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059 for more information. Village Office Hours Mon - Thurs 9 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm), Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 pm CLOSED afternoon. Council meetings 2nd and 4th Mon. at 1 pm. 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. 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. For more information or referrals 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. Elks Swimming Lessons August 13 - 18. Cost per child: Pre School = $30, Level = $35, Rookie = $37. Pick-up registration form at Alberta Treasury Branch. Bussing available. For more information call 403 749 3633

Friday, August 3, 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

Hazardous Waste Round-up & E-cycle Mark your calendars! Friday, August 17, 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Public Works Yard

Email address:[email protected] Website: http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca

Delburne Gospel Church Third Annual Family Fun August 18, at 10:00 AM, at the Delburne Curling Rink

Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm. Saturday 11:00– 2:00 pm

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. John Pisko Memorial Recreation Grant Applications are available at Village Office or website (www.delburne.ca). Deadline to apply is September 30, 2012. 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 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. Village Recycling Dry Dump Summer : TUESDAY - 3 pm to 6 pm SATURDAY - 9 am to 1 pm

Wireless internet access is available for the public at the Delburne Library. Looking for ebooks? Download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Freading is available through the library. For further information please visit http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca/ Free Public Access computers are available. There is a fee for printouts. 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. Online Catalogue is also available at the Delburne Library website. 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. THANK YOU Delburne Municipal Library Board Members would like to thank all applicants that applied for the Administrative Support position. This position has been filled.

Village of Delburne Dates Monday, Aug 06 Tuesday, Aug 14

Statutory Holiday (Office Closed) Council Meeting (1 meeting held in August)

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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Village of Delburne Council Minutes Council Minutes – Meeting of June 26, 2012 A)

Call to Order Minutes of the Meeting of the Council for the Village of Delburne held Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the Village Office with the following being present: Mayor: Councillors:

Administrator: Assistant Administrator: B) #2012-142

C) #2012-143

Raymond Reckseidler Gillian Brett Dawn McKenzie Sandra Paradon Darlene Dushanek

Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor G. Brett that the Agenda for the June 26, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council for the Village of Delburne be adopted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Round Table Discussion

K) #2012-150

Adjournment Moved by Councillor S. Paradon that the meeting adjourn. 2:23 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Raymond Reckseidler Mayor

Karen M. Fegan, CT Chief Administrative Officer

Quarter-life Crisis Source Unknown

Confirmation of Previous Council Minutes June 12, 2012 Regular Council Meeting 1) Moved by Councillor S. Paradon that the Minutes of the June 12, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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You start feeling insecure and wonder where you will be in a year or two, but then get scared because you barely know where you are now.

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You start realizing that people are selfish and that, maybe, those friends that you thought you were so close to aren't exactly the greatest people you have ever met and the people you have lost touch with are some of the most important ones.

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What you do not realize is that they are realizing that too and are not really cold or catty or mean or insincere, but that they are as confused as you.

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You look at your job. It is not even close to what you thought you would be doing or maybe you are looking for one and realizing that you are going to have to start at the bottom and are scared.

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You miss the comforts of college, of groups, of socializing with the same people on a constant basis. But then you realize that maybe they weren't so great after all. You are beginning to understand yourself and what you want and do not want.

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Your opinions have gotten stronger. You see what others are doing and find yourself judging a bit more than usual because suddenly you realize that you have certain boundaries in your life and add things to your list of what is acceptable and what is not.

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You are insecure and then secure. You laugh and cry with the greatest force of your life.

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You feel alone and scared and confused. Suddenly change is the enemy and you try and cling on to the past with dear life but soon realize that the past is drifting further and further away and there is nothing to do but stay where you are or move forward.

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You get your heart broken and wonder how someone you loved could do such damage to you or you lay in bed and wonder why you can't meet anyone decent enough to get to know better. You love someone but maybe love someone else too and cannot figure out why you are doing this because you are not a bad person. One night stands and random hook ups start to look cheap and getting wasted and acting like an idiot starts to look pathetic.

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You go through the same emotions and questions over and over and talk with your friends about the same topics because you cannot seem to make a decision. You worry about loans and money and the future and making a life for yourself and while winning the race would be great, right now you'd just like to be a contender!

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What you may not realize is that everyone reading this relates to it. We are in our best of times and our worst of times, trying as hard as we can to figure this whole thing out.

Delegations

E) #2012-145

Correspondence Moved by Councillor D. Dushanek that Council receive 4 items of correspondence for information and possible further action. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1)

National Water Policy – Received for information.

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Red Deer County – Recreation Agreement Memo – Received for information.

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Red Deer County Patrol Report – Received for information.

4) Delburne Minor Ball Association Moved by Councillor D. McKenzie that Council direct Administration to advise Delburne Minor Ball Association that the Village will provide promotional items to be exchanged at the 2012 Provincials. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Unfinished Business 1)

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It is when you stop going along with the crowd and start realizing that there are a lot of things about yourself that you didn't know and may not like.

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Complaints: 1 complaint – a letter will be sent to the complainant.

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Moved by Councillor D. Dushanek that Council accept the Administrator’s Report as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2)

Karen Fegan Janice McWhan

June 11, 2012 Municipal Planning Commission Minutes Moved by Councillor S. Paradon that the Minutes of the June 11, 2012 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting be adopted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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#2012-149

Boundaries Commission – Local Authorities Election Act – Received for information.

New Business Red Deer County – Recreation Agreement 1) Moved by Councillor S. Paradon the Council authorize Administration to proceed with the Inter-municipal Recreation Funding proposal between the Village of Delburne and the County of Red Deer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H) #2012-148

Accounts Payable Moved by Councillor D. McKenzie to receive for information Accounts Payable cheque listing #4746-4811. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Administrative Reports Financial Report: 1)

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Great Bend News Great Bend Church of Christ 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.

Dealing with Disappointment A Bridge to Acceptance by Madisyn Taylor, DailyOM.com

Friday, August 3, 2012

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen

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

The gift of disappointment is to bring us into reality so we don’t get stuck in the realm of how things might have been.

Pine Lake Mom’s & Tot’s Every other Thursday at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Jayne at 403-749-3380 for information.

Whenever we do something in life with an expectation of how we’d like it to turn out, we risk experiencing disappointment. When things don’t go the way we had envisioned, we may feel a range of emotions from slightly let down to depressed or even angry. We might direct our feelings inward toward ourselves, or outward toward other people or the universe in general. Whether we feel disappointed by ourselves, a friend, or life in general, disappointment is always a tough feeling to experience. Still, it is a natural part of life, and there are many ways of dealing with it when we find ourselves in its presence.

Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub.

As with any feeling, disappointment has come to us for a reason, and we don’t need to fear acknowledging it or feeling it. The more we are able to accept how we are feeling and process it, the sooner we will move into new emotional territory. As we sit down to allow ourselves to feel our disappointment, we might want to write about the experience of being disappointed—the situation that preceded it, what we were hoping would happen, and what did happen. The gift of disappointment is its ability to bring us into alignment with reality so that we don’t get stuck for too long in the realm of how things might have been.

Pine Lake Singers meet Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub.

As we consider other disappointments in our life and how we have moved past them, we may even see that in some cases what happened was actually better in the long run than what we had wanted to happen. Disappointment often leaves us feeling deflated with its message that things don’t always turn out the way we want. The beauty of disappointment, though, is that it provides us a bridge to its other side where the acceptance of reality, wisdom, and the energy to begin again can be found.

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.

Lousana Centennial Gathering: September 1, 2012 The birth of Lousana, like any other town in this country, coincided with the coming of the railway in 1912. In a short time it became a booming establishment--stores, hotels, lumber companies, livery barn, boarding house, a bank and many residences. This small hamlet, nestled in the Quill Lakes valley of Alberta east of Red Deer, has beckoned many people--some come and go, some stay. At one time the population reached 75 but has since been on a roller coaster up and down. Many changes have taken place. Lousana was named by Judge Biggs who donated the ground for the town site and suggested that the place and post office be named Louisiana in honour of his former home in Missouri, USA. Postal authorities felt it would be too confusing having two post offices with the same name so all the "I's" were eliminated and thus LOUSANA was named. To commemorate the last 100 years there will be a gathering in Lousana on September 1, 2012. Special honour will be given to the pioneer families and their descendants who have continued to live in the Lousana district for the span of 100 years (1912-2012). The Lousana district also includes West Lousana, Quill Lake, Long Lake and Service. If your family falls into this category then please call Diane Lewis at 403-7492479. Also needed are old photos (to be scanned for a power point show) of Lousana; buildings, school and school events, sports events, fairs, stampede family, etc.. Mark September 1st on your calendar and come to Lousana for a day filled with visiting, antiques, family photos (bring your own to display), a little entertainment, kids games, supper Saturday night and many more surprises. Please contact family and friends as there will be no formal invitations sent out. Watch for more information to come next paper. Get ready to celebrate 100 Years!!!

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Elnora Coming Events

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

Donald A. Westersund,

B.Sc.Pharm. ‘68, M.Sc.Pmcol. 71 Elnora Bath Tub Race/Brahma Rama KickR.P.E.B.C. 73, off Event Friday, August 10 - Main Street Licensed Pharmaceutical Chemist Elnora & District Representative Healthcare Professional Elnora. Tubs must be a bath tub this year! Lloyd Cheshire Lic. Pesticide Vendor 1 team member must ride inside tub that Res: 403 773 2426 403-773-3571 is filled with water! Enter your team of 5 to 403-773-3922 before August 8. Elnora Community Bus (Shop ‘til you Drop) to Red Deer 1st Mon$200 for Winning Team! day of the month. Call Louise Higginbottom to book your spot at 4032nd Place wins $100 773-3570. Most Fabulous Tub wins $100! Thanks to Brahma Rama Society for donating prizes! After race, Elnora Community Engagement Site at the Elnora School Mondays Brahma Rama Friday night event will be open & ready to go. & Wednesdays. Call Rob Barratt 403-773-3180 Beer gardens open! Junior steer riding! Concession open! Support this Fantastic Event & Enter your Team Today! Call Helena or Elnora Drop-In Curtis Mose for more information and to get list of rules.

Please join Elnora Servus Credit Union August 10th 2012 from 8:3010:00 for their Member Appreciation Pancake Breakfast! Its our way of saying Thank You for being a Great Member! Donations will be accepted and all proceeds raised will be donated to the Elnora Library.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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 Tuesday 1st Friday 2nd & last Wed.

There will be no Elnora Flower & Bench Show in 2012.

1st & 3rd Wed. 1st & 3rd Friday

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. 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. 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.

2nd & 4th Fridays

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 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

Elnora FCSS Contact 403-773-3920 Elnora 4-H Beef Club contact Randy Armstrong & Rebecca Cunningham 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.

Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Sundays 11:00 a.m., Elnora Drop-In Centre.

Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm.

Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m.

Royal Purple meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays at their new place behind

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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 3 : Tangled Friday August 10 : Despicable Me Friday August 17 : The Pirates Friday August 24 : Chimpanzee Friday August 31 : Bolt Sun., Aug. 12

Sat., Aug. 25

23rd Annual Ride for STARS presented by Rumsey Ag Society at TL BAR Ranch - east of Trochu on Highway 585, north of Tolman Bridge. Pancake Breakfast (8 - 10 AM) Rumsey Fire Department, Trail rides (Registered riders), Poker Rally, Silent Auction, Prize Raffle, STARS Booth, BBQ Beef Supper (4 - 6 PM) Country Cookers. All proceeds go to STARS - come out and join in the fun!!! Please contact Ernie Goddard 403-368-2132 or Kendra Kiemele for rider registration/info. 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!

Friday, August 3, 2012

One Hot Air Simple Balloon Act Author Unknown

Children and Nature

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude One Simple Act website, onesimpleact.alberta.ca and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." The woman below replied, "You are in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 and 41degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude." "You must be an engineer," said the balloonist. "I am," replied the woman, "how did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically correct, but I have no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I am still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help so far." The woman below responded, "You must be in Management." "I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault.

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 Fire Department 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 403-442-2217 Trochu Library Board 1st Tuesday 403-442-2458

Trochu Arboretum Society 4th Tuesday 403-442-2111

Trochu Lions 2nd & 4th Mondays 403-442-3061

Trochu Catholic Women’s League 4th Wednesday 403-442-3820

Trochu Neighbourhood Place 3rd Monday 5:00 pm 403-442-2839

Trochu Chamber of Commerce 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm 403-442-2703

Trochu Royal Purple 2nd Tuesday 8:00 pm 403-442-2685

Trochu & District Museum 3rd Thursday 7:30 pm 403-442-3935

Wimborne Ladies Club 1st Tuesday 403-631-2494

Trochu Elks 1st Tuesday 8:00 pm 403-442-2572

Wimborne & District Fish & Game Association 1st Wednesday 403631-2383

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Bugs, Books and Art By Graham L. Harle On May 7, 2012 the Edmonton Journal carried a story, with wonderful photographs, entitled “Going bug-eyed for beetles,” by Ed Struzik. The story was about a University of Alberta (U of A) entomologist, George Ball, now 86 years old. Mr. Ball, “in a career spanning five decades,” trudged through the jungles of New Guinea, Peru, climbed mountains in Mexico, and forded streams in the Arctic “searching for beetles.” Earlier, he had been shot in the head in Okinawa during the Second World War. It didn’t slow him down. Yes, beetles. There are two photographs of beetles in the newspaper, or carabid beetles, so Mr. Ball is a “carabidologist!” Beetles are valued for food, for their ability to transform waste into rich soil, and for their beauty, writes Ed Struzik. So if your grandson or daughter picks up a beetle, don’t just squash it – gently put it back on the ground and tell your grandchildren that beetles “transform waste into rich soil needed by plants.” In 1941, during World War II in England, I was given a book entitled, “Furlong Farm” – it was first published in 1938. I still have it, and while I cannot remember reading it, the story is fictional which may have turned me off. I didn’t read much until I flunked Grade 12. In 1944, my parents gave themselves a book entitled, “The Farming Ladder,” and I still have it. And I did read it. It was written by a farmer, George Henderson, in England. When my wife and I were in England in 2002, our tour guide from Medicine Hat, Jack Clement, knew the area where George Henderson farmed, and he took me to the farm, not run by George’s son! Small world! Mr. Henderson wrote in the preface of his book: “The object of writing this book is to demonstrate how a happy, secure, and useful life may be spent…and that a financial return may be obtained comparable with that of any other business.” That sounded pretty good to me. My family and I left England in 1947, and we arrived in Edmonton. I got jobs on the University farm, and work, when not studying, for a potato wholesaler, and later got a degree in Agriculture. However, before I graduated, I got polio in 1952. I had to find a different kind of work. And I did. I took Law, and on graduating, I bought a legal practice in Stettler in 1961. Ten years later, in 1972, I was elected in a By-election to represent the Stettler Constituency. I was re-elected in 1975, 1979, and in 1982. I did not run in the 1986 General Election. My life changed in 1986 – my wife and I started to take some holidays. In August we went to Expo that year, in Vancouver. We found a place to camp, and bought three-day tickets to Expo. The first event for us was “The Great Hall of Ramses 11” – a huge exhibit. We then went to Stevenston, and sampled some fish-and-chips at Dave’s Fish and Chips, and drove on to White Rock to visit friends before returning home. In late August, we drove to Prince Rupert, and headed further west heading for the Queen Charlotte Islands.

The Chautauqua A27 tion and provided emergency services to the community. The year 1986 was the opening of the Coquihalla highway. Paul St. Pierre, writing for the Vancouver Sun, wrote that the top speed was 20 miles an hour prior to the opening of the new highway. He then wrote: “The new Coquihalla is an engineering triumph…it was built in 20 months…it costs $8 to pass the toll booths…who could hanker for the old days?” Yes, the Coquihalla was a beautiful drive for my wife and I going to Expo. In 1978, I was given a book entitled, “A Winter at Fort Macleod,” by R.B. Nevitt, edited by Hugh A. Dempsey. Richard Barrington Nevitt was a refugee from the American Civil War who sought shelter in Canada, and who never returned to the U.S., except for duties related to his work. Nevitt was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 22, 1850. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1874 in Toronto, and then went west. He met the Mounted Police just as they were leaving for “their great march west” to the Sweetgrass Hills. Nevitt, the surgeon, was also an artist, and he sketched. He was twenty-three years old, and he became well acquainted with the members of the North West Mounted Police, and he also became deeply involved with the lives of the native peoples. The book contains many pictures of drawings, sketches, portraits, and landscapes. By that time, he was engaged to Elizabeth Eleanor Beaty. He completed several paintings of the Manitoba landscape as he went across the prairies. Nevitt was with the group that went into the Cypress Hills to look for a suitable location for the building of a Fort. His job was to examine the site from the point of view of sanitation. Shortly after, he left with the others to go to Fort Benton, in Montana, to send dispatches to Ottawa, and to collect the mail. In 1878 returned to Toronto and married Elizabeth Beaty, and received his discharge from the Force. He was one of the founders of the St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, where my sister died in 2005. His paintings were acquired by the Glenbow-Alberta Institute in Calgary in 1974.

A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent

Healthy Alberta For tips and information on active living, healthy eating and much more, visit http://www.healthyalberta.com.

When the Ferry arrived at Skidegate on August 26th at 7:30 in the morning, we asked a chap, Eric Ross, who had met the Ferry, if he would drive us around. He agreed, and we toured the area, including Skidegate and Queen Charlotte City. Mr. Ross pointed out a mountain not far away, and he said: “Take a look, it’s covered in trees. I helped to harvest all the timber on that mountain. Look at it today!” It was solid trees, not a gap anywhere. Mr. Ross had a Garage and Taxi operaAlix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Donalda, Elnora, Erskine, Forestburg, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Harvesting Abundance

Tails from the Doghouse

by Brenda Barritt The last week or so has come with a bit of anxiety around our garden because I haven't started to harvest much from our garden – my greens and herb are doing great but am still weeding and watching and waiting.

I would like to take this opportunity to give a tribute to our 16 year old Sheltie - Sasha, who passed away last Friday and to all of the readers who have a lost a pet. Gone but no’ forgotten.

I go to the farmers markets and see others with heads of cauliflower, fresh peas, perfect sized beets and I have to ask them: when did you plant? Did you use transplants or seed? Any row covers or irrigation? I am comparing their system to mine to find out why I am 'behind.'

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, valleys with lush green grass.

We did plant later than most people this year and when the weeks were very dry in May, we resisted watering because we didn't want the garden dependent on the water. After getting our straw mulch down, we did give the plants a couple good soaks, along with applying compost and compost tea.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing.

The last weeks the rains and the heat have come and overall the garden has been coming along well. So well, I was contemplating taking some baskets of lettuce and herbs into the market as I have more than we can eat. Then came the hail which shredded my lettuce and dropped my confidence around the garden. I took a walk through our rows and saw the damage and anxiety returned. However I had my baskets with me and decided to harvest what I could as I walked along. Thirty minutes later I walked into the house with a basket full of basil for pesto; a basket with 5-6 other herbs which I will dry for use in cooking or tea; strawberries and raspberries; lettuce and chard; onions and radishes; a couple types of peppers, the first head of broccoli and some fresh new potatoes.

They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

As I looked over this, I felt pretty good. It made me reflect on life in general. When I am busy with tasks and getting things done, it feels like the days slip past and unless I pause and reflect all that has happened: the tasks accomplished, lessons learned, laughs laughed, I miss the abundance that is around me.

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her into your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

So this week, I am sending a wish out to all: May you enjoy the weeks ahead as we step into the highs of harvest and let each basket of food and jar of preserves remind you of the unseen blessings that surround you each day.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated. Author Unknown Happy Tails, Deb Ellis, your holistic groomer (Delburne, AB)

How To Start Each Day With a Positive Outlook 1.

Open a new file in your computer.

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Name it "Housework."

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Send it to the Recycle Bin.

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Empty the Recycle Bin.

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Your PC will ask you: 'Do you really want to get rid of "Housework?"

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Firmly Click 'Yes.'

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Feel better? GOOD! ----- Tomorrow we'll do "Laundry!" - Source Unknown

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Friday, August 3, 2012

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Looking Back - 2008! Taste of Downtown Camrose – Sample yummy specialties from our 12 participating restaurants “Hello Dollies” Dessert Theatre at the Bailey Theatre Delicious, decadent desserts await you, catered by the Lefse House. 3 historical performing characters Tickets $20/person available at the Bailey Theatre, Camrose Railway Station, Visitors Centre and Kela Graphics Under the Big Top at the Centennial Museum – crafters, artisans, horticulture, quilting, genealogy exhibits and demonstrations – plus Morley Riske and his Swing Band from 1 - 4 pm. Firebox Family Festival at the Camrose Railway Station Museum & Park Free train rides on the Mirror Lake Express, games, crafts, try the telegraph, children’s show at 1:00pm featuring MR RAYZ: MUSIC FOR KIDZ Tours: Nature meets History Exploration Tour, Old Sparling, Graveyard, Augustana Campus, Bailey Theatre Plus: Ghostwalk, Community Church Service, Heritage Clothing Fashion Show, Promenade and more! See our full schedule of events at www.camrosefoundersdays.com

It isn’t for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity and faith and security. – Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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Rod Fox MLA Lacombe Ponoka Monday, July 9, 2012 was one hot day. Actually, it was the hottest day of the year so far. So it was more than a little surprising when Albertans were caught completely off guard that afternoon as rolling electricity blackouts started sweeping throughout Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Red Deer. That wasn’t exactly the day anyone wanted their air conditioners and fans to shut down, never mind dealing with business interruptions and havoc in street intersections. Late in the day, we all began to discover that the traffic cop of Alberta’s electricity grid, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), had ordered utility companies to cut back on their customers’ electricity consumption. It turns out that nobody got notice about this directive, so local politicians were just as surprised as the rest of us, and police didn’t have time to plan for traffic control or any potential resulting public safety issues. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel spoke for all of us when he said the lack of notice to anticipate these rollouts was “unacceptable”. At some point even later in the day, it was also confirmed that six electricity generators went down across the province around the same time, which was apparently what prompted AESO to order utilities to curb power usage. The result was that not only did thousands of Alberta homes and businesses lose power during peak demand periods, but power prices spiked massively to an incredible $999/ MW. Now, it happens that last fall, TransAlta Corp. was hit with a $370,000 fine after admitting it manipulated electricity prices by blocking cheaper hydroelectric imports from B.C. over a 31-hour period in November 2010. This scheme created an artificial shortage of power, causing consumers to pay an estimated $5.5 million extra in inflated costs. News about the fine was the first time most of us found out that this kind of thing is ever even attempted in our electricity system, even though the incident actually happened a year earlier. It does seem very odd that six generators would shut down at roughly the same time on the same day. However, a deliberate effort may not have been the cause of the July 9 outages, but what is worrisome is the very limited information coming from the government and AESO about what exactly occurred, why and what measures will be taken in the future to prevent this kind of thing from happening again. Not only did nobody receive notice that this was going to happen, and then no specific information was made available to Albertans to account for the outages and price spikes, but on top of that the government gave bizarre explanations when pursued by media to explain to Albertans what happened. The Energy Minister cited electricity consumption, but also tried to blame the outage on no wind that day to power wind turbines (which makes up about 7% of Alberta’s grid), and used the incident to justify the government’s misguided intention to build $16 billion in new transmission lines, for which we will all foot the bill. But, on July 9, the problem was generation, not transmission. Maybe the Redford PCs don’t think the constituents of Lacombe Ponoka Constituency have been paying attention, but I’m confident you’ll see through that desperate attempt to justify millions of taxpayers’ dollars being handed over to utility companies to build massive transmission lines without a publicly tendered, competitive bidding process. Those lines, of course, have never been proven objectively to be needed through the regular Alberta Utilities Commission process because the government did away with it in Bill 50. And, independent experts, industry associations and mayors and municipalities have said the lines are a massive overbuild. In fact, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the twin north-south power lines to Calgary are a “terrible” idea because they aren’t needed, but everyone will pay for them. Unfortunately, it seems that barring information from the public and government dealing with utility companies behind closed doors are par for the course in our

Friday, August 3, 2012 province’s electricity system. So much for an open and transparent government. In all of this mess there are a couple of things we do know: because of this blackout, we’ll all be dreading checking the mail for our bills next month. And, over the next few years, building these new transmission lines will double or triple the power bills of all Albertans. What we end up paying to build the lines we don’t need may end up making the price bump from the blackouts seem like peanuts. Of course, the fundamental issue is that the electricity system does not seem to be working effectively in the best interests of Albertans. For years, Wildrose has called for a proactive strategy that would allow Alberta to utilize our abundant natural gas for electricity. If the province emphasized natural gas and local power generation, Albertans would not have had to experience the rolling blackouts. Overall, our system would be more efficient, more stable and would cost Albertans a fraction of the billions of dollars the government is proposing to spend on unnecessary new transmission lines. Wildrose has also most recently proposed a demand side management strategy to increase energy efficiency and conservation that would save Alberta consumers from higher power bills in the long-term, like those many other jurisdictions have implemented successfully around the world. Out of control power bills impact all of us. As the MLA for Lacombe Ponoka Constituency I will push the government to implement a fully transparent process and demand that AESO release their investigative findings about the blackout, so we can all be assured that consumers are protected. And, as a party and your Official Opposition, Wildrose will keep putting forward long term solutions to make Alberta’s electricity system sustainable, reliable, affordable and accountable. Rod Fox is the Wildrose MLA for Lacombe Ponoka Constituency #101 – 4892 46 Street Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4 Lacombe.ponoka@assembly .ab.ca

A Dog Story Source Unknown I was flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. By the time we took off, there had been a 45-minute delay and everybody on board was ticked. Unexpectedly, we stopped in Sacramento on the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be another 45-minute delay, and if we wanted to get off the aircraft, we would reboard in 30 minutes. Everybody got off the plane except one gentleman who was blind. I noticed him as I walked by and could tell he had flown before because his Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of him throughout the entire flight. I could also tell he had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached him and, calling him by name, said, "Keith, we're in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?" Keith replied, "No thanks, but maybe my dog would like to stretch his legs." Picture this ... all the people in the gate area came to a completely quiet standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with the Seeing Eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, they also were trying to change airlines.

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Friday, August 3, 2012

The Chautauqua A31

BLAINE CALKINS M.P., WETASKIWIN Employment Insurance

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

We Have To… We have to embrace infinity inside a mortal body. We have to believe in a God we can’t see. We have to learn to love in a dimension where there is so much hatred. We have to see abundance when people constantly talk of shortages and lack. We have to discover freedom where control is the state religion. We have to develop self-worth while people criticize and belittle us. We have to see beauty where there is ugliness. We have to embrace kindness and positive attitudes when surrounded by uncertainty. - Stuart Wilde

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Friday, August 3, 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). ALIX: Lakeside Condo Estates: 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo 1,100 sq ft. 2 balconies, 5 appliances. $900 plus utilities. 403-341-9974. 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

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

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. [email protected].

RARE FIND! Rochon Sands Panoramic view of Buffalo Lake 4 bedroom, 7 appliances, 3 decks Peaceful popular spot Laminated ~ Carpeted. New Furnace & Water Heater Reduced for quick sale ~ Don’t hesitate! Call 403-742-4063. • • • • •

SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers

403-347-0751

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COORDINATOR FOR THE ELNORA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SITE If you are an enthusiastic self-starter, community oriented, love learning, good communicator with computer skills, we invite you to apply for a part time position with the Community Engagement Site in Elnora. The Community Engagement Site is a video conferencing centre that provides learning opportunities for adults through communication technology. The site promotes community participation with presentations and events. The Elnora site works in collaboration with other engagement sites in central Alberta and program providers. This is a 15 hour per week position which will include some evening work. Please email your resume and cover letter not later than August 13,2012 to: ECES c/o Rob Barratt, [email protected] 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

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

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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