Chautauqua Friday, February 3, 2006

Sharing traditional values with today’s communities

2006 Vol. 5, No. 3

Happy Valentine's Day Conservatives Win Wetaskiwin Blaine Calkins wins with 75% of popular vote Lacombe –The long election campaign is over and Canadians have chosen their 39th Parliament. Here in the Constituency of Wetaskiwin, I was humbled by the support for the Conservative Party of Canada and myself. But the tough job is about to begin. The Conservatives Blaine Calkins won a minority government, and MP-Elect, Wetaskiwin while it was a slim one, it is an optimistic sign of times to come. As your Member of Parliament elect, I will work very hard within the Conservative caucus to bring about the change that we, in this Riding, have been looking for. I would like to thank my campaign team, volunteers and donors for all their help. We had five expertly run offices throughout the campaign. Thanks as well to all of you who stopped by for coffee and a chat. Over 1,000 signs were erected by a tireless crew and it looks like they are removing them just as efficiently. Most of all, I want to thank the electors who came out and voted on Monday. By exercising your democratic right, you helped choose your government. Whether you voted Conservative, Liberal, NDP or Green, you did your patriotic duty, so congratulations to you for doing your part. I would also like to congratulate my competitors, Tom Lampman from the Green Party, Jim Graves from the NDP and Peter Crossley from the Liberal Party for running excellent, positive campaigns that focused on the issues of importance to the voters in the Wetaskiwin riding. I wish each of them continued success. One of the first orders of business for me will be to establish a presence within the Constituency. Dale Johnston’s former staff has graciously agreed to stay on, which will provide excellent continuity of knowledge and skills to better serve us all. For now, I will keep the office in Ponoka, at the same location, but it will not open until after the results are verified by Elections Canada. I expect to have the office open in the first or second week of February. I look forward to serving you, the constituents of Wetaskiwin, to the best of my ability. It is an honor and privilege to work on your behalf, and I look forward to furthering the betterment of our great country. I will have another update for you once my office in Ponoka is open to provide you with all the contact information. Until then, best wishes, and thanks again for your support.

Wolf Creek Schools Receive Donation to Buy Books Four Wolf Creek schools will soon be adding to their school libraries thanks to the generous support from the Telecom Pioneers of Canada. On Monday, January 16 2006, Mr. Fran Lavoie and Mr. Ken Davies of the Alberta Chapter of the Telecom Pioneers of Canada, presented cheques for $700 to Satinwood School, Alix MAC School, Mirror School, and Bentley School, as part of a recently approved project to promote literacy in youth. “This is a wonderful gift for schools. The kids are thrilled!” said Ted Jardine, principal of Satinwood School. Stew Botsford, principal of Mirror School added, “As a small school, we greatly appreciate the generous support of organizations such as the Telecom Pioneers of Canada. Our library is an integral part of our school and it is wonderful to be able to add to it. The arrival of new books is a great incentive to keep our students reading!” According to a recent Telecom Pioneers of Canada press release: The organization is targeting elementary schools 'most in need of reading resources' for a one time financial contribution toward the purchase of library books. The Alberta division of the project is focusing on the Central Region of the province where sixteen schools have been chosen to receive funding. Each school will make its own book selection. The Telecom Pioneers are an industry-based volunteer organization of active and retired telecommunication employees. With a primary focus on education, Pioneer members volunteer their time, their talents and their funds to improve the quality of life for others. It is their belief that in present times no acquired skill plays a more important role in our well-being than that of effective communication. Further is their belief that an abundance of diverse and quality literature is critical for achieving these skills and is therefore very worthy of the organization's support.

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

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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER I know what will be the downfall of the world as we know it today...bubble wrap. More specifically, the use, or non-use of bubble wrap to transport books between libraries within the Parkland Regional Library System. For those who want to know my position on this earth-shattering conundrum I’m on...I am a proponent for the non-use of bubble wrap. People who spend their days dealing with minor issues such as bubble wrap are accomplishing nothing more than lighting a bunch of useless fires. They are not effective. They are not productive, and rarely are they liked, except by others who major in the minor things like they do. The people who have to come along behind and put out all those useless fires are not productive or efficient either as their time is largely spent on damage control, not on the real issues at hand. Thus more worthwhile work is not being accomplished. Those firefighters are generally accountable to someone else, who is unable to accomplish anything either as a result of the previous two groups wasting time on issues which shouldn't even rate on any scale as issues. Ultimately nothing gets done and more meetings are planned to discuss the reason why the workflow isn’t flowing, why accomplishments aren’t being accomplished, and

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what could be done to improve the situation. Over Ninety percent of the time the response will probably lead back to something really minor as...bubble wrap! So now that I have wasted my time writing about it, you’ve wasted your time reading about it, let’s go an accomplish something worthwhile instead of lighting a bunch of useless fires for others to have to deal with.

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VILLAGE OF ALIX

Office 747-2495

Emergency 747-2929

FCSS/Recreation 747-2030

Mayor Marlene Kortzman 747-2652 Deputy Mayor Mel Henderson 747-2127 Councillor Mary-Louise Lapish 747-3300 Councillor Patrick Lynch 747-2413 Councilor Larry Yarwood The Village of Alix Office Hours are:

ALIX is on the MOVE New Industry Builds in Alix - Welcome to Alix TARM Inc. Your new building is a great addition to the Village of Alix skyline. The Village of Alix Council and Staff look forward to working with you in the future. Quattro Oilfield Ltd. is constructing a new office on their site. We welcome their new expansion. The Village is pleased to announce that Rose’s Therapeutic Massage has signed a contract with us to offer her services in the Medical Building. Watch for advertisements for the dates and times. The Village of Alix Council and Administration are pleased to recognize Brenda Knight, Assistant Administrator, as she celebrated 15 years of employment with the Village of Alix. Her

Monday to Friday

747-2159

8:00 am to noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

contribution and commitment to our community are greatly appreciated. Thank you! Water Update The Hwy 12/21 Water group have retained a landman to secure R-O-W for the 8.5 km waterline from the Stettler line. Bashaw has confirmed their commitment to the Hwy 12/21 Water group and East Central Water group. Alix and Rahr Malting met with Alberta Environment on January 25th, 2006 regarding water licensing for our interim and long term needs. Chairman Terry Engen, of the Hwy. 12/21 Water Group, discussed the interim funding needs with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation on January 26th, 2006 regarding Alix’s waterline. Lacombe County is committed to work with the Village of Alix Council and Administration to secure water for their residents.

Probable Total Watering Ban Coming For the 2006 growing season, a total water ban is very likely. Watch for further developments in upcoming articles. Business Licenses are due. The fees are $20.00 for local businesses and $50.00 for out of town businesses. Yuk Yuks’ is coming to Alix......watch for upcoming notices in the newspaper and around town. Paul Conrad & Associates have started working with a Committee of the Community to undertake a Needs Assessment and Facility Development Strategy to find out what types of community services and facilities Alix needs. All organizations and volunteer groups/residents will be involved in the process. This project is anticipated to be completed by June 2006.

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Alix Village Council Commissions Community Needs Assessment & Facility Development Strategy Village Council has commissioned a Community Needs Assessment & Facility Development Strategy to begin in February 2006 with expected completion the end of May. The Study’s purpose is to assess Alix and area residents needs, learn about their views of the role of the Village in the development and delivery of community services with a particular emphasis on the needs for leisure services and facilities development. The primary purposes of the Strategy are to: 1. Gain feedback from the community on current community services philosophy. 2. Identify potential gaps and opportunities in the current delivery system for recreation and leisure services and facilities. 3. Conduct research and prepare an analysis related to population, leisure trends, potential barriers to participation, and regional challenges. 4. Conduct an assessment of current facilities and an identification of order of magnitude costs for renovation or retrofitting. 5. Develop proposed facility designs and capitalization strategies related to the recommendations contained in the Strategy. 6. Present a final report that reflects current and future needs in the community and provide recommendations related to the provision of programs and facilities in the Village. Paul Conrad & Associates Ltd. from Spruce Grove and Bearden Engineering from Red Deer, were selected as the firms of choice due to the consulting team’s extensive background in community development, their experience with similar community needs assessment projects, and their collective knowledge of the Red Deer region.

Alix Entertainment News Cory Mack As a middle child who loves attention, Cory has happily showed up at fundraisers, comedy nights, comedy clubs, ladies nights and Christmas parties all over the western provinces since the early 1990’s. She likes to brag that she can found in fine community halls everywhere! Originally from Saskatchewan (who isn’t?), Cory has lived and worked a “dayjob” in Calgary since 1982, with a “year off in Winnipeg for bad behaviour.” A mother of 2 young children and a wife of 1 young man, Cory’s material is a natural choice for folks who like to go out for a night and have a good laugh. Paul Sveen Energetic, dynamic and positive is what makes Paul an amazing performer. Paul has 12 years of comedy and 10 years of writing under his belt.

Yuk Yuk’s will be in Alix Feb. 18th. For information or tickets call 403-747-2444

The Chautauqua A3 Mr. Paul Conrad, CAE, will be lead team through the comprehensive community consultation process and will engage key community leaders including elected officials and senior administrative staff in the consultation process. The Strategy will include conducting stakeholder interviews, research in demographic and leisure trends, community analysis, and a focus on key policy areas implicated in the Strategy. Key components of the Strategy will involve the arena board, community organizations, seniors and youth, through a combination of questionnaires, interviews, workshops, and public open houses. Mr. Ken Gwozdz, CAO for the Village, will act as Coordinator and as such recognizes the importance of community, stakeholder and resident engagement as a critical part of the planning process. To this end the Study Team composed of community volunteers will assure meaningful, comprehensive, and broad-reaching community feed back as a part of the Strategy. An extensive community consultative process will be implemented in the Village of Alix. Community organizations that are involved in developing and providing programs and services will be encouraged to get involved through a diverse set of consultation mechanisms. “Council is very supportive of the community involvement in this project,” stressed Mayor Kortzman. “I encourage all organizations, clubs, groups and residents to participate in the process as we plan new community facilities.” Mayor Kortzman concluded saying, “our goal is to create a facility that will help to improve the quality of life for the residents of Alix and area now and in the future”. Members of the arena board, community organizations, youth or senior organizations, and residents who wish to be involved in the process, are encouraged to contact the Village Office at (403) 747-2495 to schedule an interview time. For more information on the Community Needs Assessment and Facility Development Strategy contact Mr. Ken Gwozdz, CAO at (403) 7472495 or Paul Conrad, Principal at (780) 990-8320.

A dog's diary Author Unknown 7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite! 8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite! 9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite! Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite! 2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite! 3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite! 4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite! 6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite! 7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite! 8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite! 9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite! 11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!

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

Librarian: Beth Richardson

WHEN IN QUEBEC Our travel evenings begin again on Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm at the Library. Potluck supper followed by some sharing time. Everyone welcome to join us. LIBRARY CARD FEES: $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by investing in the future of Alberta through a legacy donation to the library. REMINDER Anyone with a library card from Alix Public Library who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you for your cooperation. Board Members Wanted - We are looking for individuals interested in sitting on the Library Board. BOOK SALE - We have a number of gently used books for sale at the Library. We also accept book donations.

Golf Clubhouse Manager ONLINE CATALOG Haunted Lakes Golf Course, a busy 9-hole course http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca in Alix, is seeking applications for a Clubhouse Manager. This position is available foror theto2006 Select Catalogue. To request titles check season, April 1account, - Octoberyou 15, 2006. your library need your 14-digit Responsibilities will include: barcode from your library card and a PIN (last Food and Beverage Preparation 4 digits of your phone number). Bookings (tee time & tournament) Campground bookings ______________ Cart Rental Staff hiring and supervision Pro ShopWHAT’S sales NEW Monthly reporting to Board of Directors To keep up to date and find out what’s new at

the library, go to http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca

Please send a resume, including salary expectations, to: Haunted Lakes Golf Course P.O. Box 372 Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0

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

New Books The Covenant by Beverly Lewis (Abram’s Daughters #1) - Unveiling the layers of deeply rooted Amish traditions as seen through the eyes of two courting-age sisters. Echoes by Danielle Steel - The summer of 1915 was a time of both prosperity and unease...with a faith that sustained in history’s darkest hour…. Therapy by Jonathan Kellerman - Behind the yellow crime-scene tape, a brutal tableau awaits…As Delaware follows a chain of greed, corruption and betrayal, he’ll cross into territory even he never dreamed of treading. Song of the Road by Dorothy Garlock - Filled with new hope and braving new challenges, Mary Lee has to trust her heart to claim what is hers… Blind Alley by Iris Johansen - Her job is to put a face on the victims of violent crimes...but she gets the shock of her life...and leads her on a hunt that will lead to a terrifying confrontation... The Battle of Alberta: a Century of Hockey’s Greatest Rivalry by Steven Sandor - Even before Alberta became a province, the hockey rivalry between Calgary and Edmonton was in full swing...from the first game in 1895 to the present… Building a Province: 60 Alberta Lives by Brian Brennan - Whether pioneers, cowboys, entrepreneurs, artists, politicians, athletes or unsung heroes, they all worked hard to make their vision of Alberta a reality.

Alix Community Services Coordinator: Glenna Carlson 747-2030 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 12:00.

Can you believe this weather! We are going to pay sooner or later. Drivers’ Ed: If you want to sign up your youth, please do so as soon as possible so we can plan the dates. We require 10 students to make it a go. Food Bank: I would like to send a big thank you to a specific family in town who that has taken the Food Bank under their wing. Many people are probably not aware that we even have a Food Bank. We do, and if you know a family that might be in need of this service, please pass it along to them that we exist. Food Safe Course: I have a few people interested in this course so please let me know if you want to take it. Babysitting Course: We will be running this course during the spring break so sign up. Home Alone Course: This is a necessary course for those children that are going home after school and will be there alone for a short time. It will run perhaps the same time as the babysitting course if there is a viable group. If there are any courses you would like to have, please contact me.

Alix-Mirror & Area Proudly Serving Canada: Canada Forces 2004 Year in Review (DVD) - Covers CanNeighbourhood ada’s presence in Afghanistan, Haiti and other areas of the world. Network News

ALIX HOTEL

Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund grant, in YOUTH CENTRE HOURS honour of Alberta’s centennial, has presented a number of books to local libraries 3:30-9:00to pm which Tuesdays encourage Albertans be more Thursdays 3:30-9:00 pm open inclusive, understanding and more to discussing in their pm communiFridaysdiversity 3:30-9:00 ties.

Friday, February 17

Saturdays 1:00-5:00 pm

Closing date: March 1, 2006

All youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome.

Welcomes all to these Upcoming Events in February 2006

Live music by Bruno Angelo

Friday, February 24 Mexican Fiesta Mexican Buffet $7/plate Live music by Whiskey Boxz

Shop for quality women’s fashions in the comfort of your own home.

Neighbourhood Network Society of Alberta ~ Alix-Mirror & Area

New Year Specials!

Luc Bailly ~ Coordinator

Beth Richardson

788-3835/352-3837

Box 132 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Ph: (403) 788-2996 ~ Fx: (403) 788-2996 Email - [email protected]

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Special drinks Piñatas filled with goodies for added entertainment Come and Join in the Fun Mexican Style

Friday, February 3, 2006 ALIX COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ALIX HOME HARDWARE What's New in Giftware? Mini Suncatchers *Thinking of You *Get Well Soon *You Brighten My Day *Live Love Laugh

Western Theme *Frames *Cookie Jars *Cowboy Boot/Jean Planters *Bathroom Decor

Tulip Bunches Make you think of Spring Various colours to choose from

New Candle Fragrances *Butter Pecan Pie

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*Creme Brulee

Soak the Winter Blues away with

Rose Bath Petals. Great Valentine's Day gifts!

Help is Close to HOME NOW AVAILABLE AT ALIX AGENCY for the Trucking Industry PERMITS FOR OVERWEIGHT & OVERDIMENSIONAL

Alix Chamber of Commerce Marilyn Sutley Alix Farmers’ Market Debbie Cowan Alix Fire Department Jim vonHollen Alix MAC School Rod Phillips Alix Public Library Beth Richardson Citizens on Patrol Steven Duffin Community Services Board Glenna Carlson 747-2030 Neighbourhood Network Luc Bailly 788-2996 Alix Food Bank Eve Keates 747-3119 Alix Preschool Jill Hillman 747-2099 Alix Agricultural Society Wanda McKendrick 788-2274 Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick 788-2274 Alix Curling Club Glenna Carlson 747-2107 or 747-2030 Alix Figure Skating Club Mary Borgens 747-3787 Alix Lions Club Curt Peterson 747-2584 Alix Minor Hockey Karen Novakowski 747-2296 Carroll Club Lillian Fair 747-2974 Haunted Lakes Golf Club Russ Slattery 747-2652 Haunted Lakes Pony Club Carina Forsstrom 747-3013

Smarties Friendship Pack

Time for Tots Ramona Gartner 747-2154 1st Parlby Creek Scouts Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt Stanton Community Hall Diane Gessleman Three Links Society Lacombe Foundation Women’s Institute Irene Guynup United Church Women Jean McDermand

$4.29

747-2363 782-4118 747-2794 747-2352

If any other groups or organizations in Alix would like to be added to this list, please contact Glenna at 747-2030 or Beth at 352-3837.

GORDON C. SAVILLE

$2.69

SpongBob Candy Card Kit

747-2217

9:30 a.m.

Hershey Heart $3.29

Valentine Exchange Cards $1.99

Railway Avenue

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Alix MAC School Write-up/Pictures submitted by Rod Phillips

Basketball is well underway with the junior boys’ and girls’ teams finding some good success. Our senior high boys’ team continues to work hard but they are finding it difficult sledding against some of the more experienced teams they have played. However, for all teams it is great to see that, whether win or lose, there are plenty of smiles and a great demonstration of good sportsmanship being displayed. Congratulations also to Ryan Mehle who won our CanSpell Spelling Bee (grades 4-8) and will represent our school at the next level to be held in Calgary later in February. Students’ Union continues to be active and promoting a lot of fun and enthusiasm to our school. I’d also like to thank a number of our classes and individual students who took a good deal of their valuable time to assist us in our endeavors with helping the Village. Their Christmas trees and the “Bull” were all visible signs of a school and community working together for the betterment of all. February promises to again be busy with report cards, the start of new classes for senior high students and for junior high options, Teachers’ Convention, Family Day celebrations and all the normal things that go on in our busy and bustling school. As ever, our door is always open and we welcome you to come in an join with us as we continue to make Alix-MAC School the best it can be. Mustangs Take to the Court With the basketball season now underway, the Mustang’s basketball program is having some very positive results. The Junior High boys are doing very well and playing some great basketball. Led by their big front line, the boys have been doing very well in both league and tournament play. Returning veteran players have taken the role of providing leadership for the younger players and helping to develop a deeper bench which will help them during tournament play when they play more than one game a day. Coach Mark Richter has been pleased with the play of his team and is looking forward to the playoffs and another chance to bring a banner home to Alix-MAC The Junior Girls’ team is also playing well and though their win/loss record is not indicative of what they have done, they have been very competitive. Several of their losses have gone right down to the wire and this will prove beneficial to the team as they get ready for their play-offs later on in the season. Coach Jill Hillman has worked hard with all players and is very pleased with their efforts and with the good sportsmanship the players have demonstrated. The Senior Boys’ team, though winless to date, has played well and shown great improvement as the season has progressed. They are a very young team and are having to grow up quickly against their more experienced competition. As with the other school teams, their future outlook is good as the players gain and learn from their experiences. Coached by Rod Phillips, the boys have had a very enjoyable time, regardless of the final score. As individuals, the players’ have improved on their skills and are working hard to promote a real team effort. The future looks bright for the team as they will only lose one player due to graduation. Bolstered by several key players who will come up from the junior team, it would be apparent that the team will be able to improve and perhaps shoot for a playoff position next year. All three teams would like to share their appreciation for RTS Services who generously provided full uniforms for all three teams. The uniforms look great and help instill a real pride in the team as they prepare for their games. Last year, RTS provided t-shirts and hats to all players and coaches. On behalf of RTS Services, Mr. Danny Saunders has been instrumental in laying the foundation for providing these opportunities to Alix-MAC, as well as other schools. When approached for the company’s generosity, he also made mention of the drilling that Apache Canada have done and who contract RTS Services to do their field work and analysis for them. Apache is doing a lot of work in the area and we appreciate the support both of these businesses provide us in helping to offer as full-rounded a school program as we can. Congratulations to coaches, players and sponsors for helping the AlixMAC Mustangs’ basketball program look good as well as providing a lot of smiles, fun, good sportsmanship and enthusiasm for all associated with the program. We may not all be #1 on the charts, but we are all working hard to be #1 in your hearts.

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE Rose Herbert has recently relocated to our village of Alix. She is a member of the Alberta Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners, and is a licensed massage therapist from the State of Tennessee. She obtained her degree from the Roane State Community College in Oakridge, Tennessee in Somatic Therapy. Rose has received several awards, including the National Dean’s List, the All-American Scholar, and providing the Right Care for the geriatric population. Rose’s studies included anatomy, pathologies, metaphysics, and parapsychology in western medicine. In alternative health care, she studied the healing modalities and adjunct therapies of the Chinese, Japanese, and Ayurvedic cultures. Some of these include: acupressure, reflexology, neuromuscular therapy, energy healing, myofascial release, and many others. Massage Therapy involves the body, mind, and spirit, and provides well-being and balance in the body, which is necessary in preventing illness and disease. Rose is looking forward to meeting each of you, and being a member of your health care team. She will be seeing clients at the Medical Clinic in Alix by appointment only. Please call 747-2504 or 304-0739 for an appointment.

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Marlene Kortzman, Councillors Mel Henderson, Mary-Louise Lapish, and Larry Yarwood.

Also Present:

Ken Gwozdz, C.A.O.

Call to Order:

Mayor Marlene Kortzman called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M..

Resolution #10/06:

Maintenance Supervisor’s Report: Resolution #11/06:

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda:

Mayor Marlene Kortzman called for additions/deletions to the agenda.

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report be accepted for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Maintenance Supervisor’s Report be accepted for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Business Arising from the Minutes:

a) Lot 8, Block H, Plan 5676AE - Offer to Purchase

Approval of Agenda: Mr. Ruff has made an offer to the Village of Alix to purchase Lot 8, Block H, Plan 5676AE.

Resolution #1/06: Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda with the following additions: Resolution #12/06: New Business: In Camera:

Delegation:

k) Sponsorship of Community Events d) Newspaper - Community Hall CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that Mr. Ruff’s offer be accepted subject to the following conditions: 1.

Councillor Lynch arrived at the meeting at 7:06 P.M.

2.

a) Craig Macdonald - 7:15 P.M.

3. 4.

Mr. Macdonald and a group of 17 business owners and residents attended the Council meeting as a delegation requesting Mayor Kortzman’s resignation.

That Mr. Ruff be responsible for payment of any applicable G.S.T. and all charges with regard to Land Title fees. That Mr. Ruff be advised he has one year to construct a residence from the date of acceptance of this offer. That Lot 8, Block H, Plan 5676AE is restricted regarding sanitary sewer. This offer is open for 90 days effective from the date of this resolution. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Unfinished Business:

There was none.

New Business:

a) Highway 12/21 Water Committee

The Mayor asked why? Mr. Macdonald sited a number of concerns. Minister Lyle Oberg sent a letter to Village Council confirming the status of Alix’s water crisis and that his office will continue to work with the Village.

Mayor Kortzman indicated she was not going to resign. Mr. Macdonald and the delegation departed from the meeting at 7:35 P.M. Financial: Resolution #2/06:

Resolution #13/06:

a) Accounts Payable - Cheques #1927 - 2058 Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Accounts Payable for January 17, 2006, cheques numbered 1927 to 2058 inclusive, in the amount of $148,077.18 be accepted for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that a letter of support to Minister Lyle Oberg be sent regarding grant applications and funding of the Highway 12/21 waterline (8.5 km). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b) Expending Funds - Lion’s Den A number of meetings were held in the Lion’s Den Hall regarding various Village Committees and Boards.

b) Monthly Bank Reconciliation - November 30, 2005 Resolution #14/06: Resolution #3/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Monthly Bank Reconciliation for the period ending November 30, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Minutes: Resolution #4/06:

a) Regular Meeting - December 20, 2005 Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, December 20, 2006, be accepted with the following amendments: 1.

Resolution #683/05: after the word “rescinded” add the words “except for the 49 Street Sewer Project”.

2.

Resolution #699/05: (1.) after the word “purchase” add the words “a portion of the east side of the”

3.

Resolution #699/05: (2.) after the word “Store” delete the words “to be sold as commercial property”.

4.

Resolution #711/05: after the word “trees” add the words “and esthetic accessories for the downtown area”. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council approve of expending funds to rent the Lion’s Den on December 10, 2005, January 14 and 15, 2006 for the purposes of holding meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. c) Computer (PC) Upgrade - 2006 Budget The Community Services Office requires upgrading to the existing computer.

Resolution #15/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that Administration proceed with the purchase of a new PC for the Community Services workstation and a wireless router, PCI Card and installation not to exceed $3,300.05, to be included in the 2006 Operating Budget. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. d) Highway #12/21 Water Committee - Feasibility Study Each Highway #12/21 partner is required to contribute $3,000.00 towards a Water/Wastewater Feasibility Study.

Resolution #16/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that Administration transfer $3,000.00 from the Operating Reserve to a Capital Reserve for the purpose of the Village of Alix’s share of the Highway #12/21 Water/Wastewater Feasibility Study. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b) Budget Meeting - January 9, 2006 e) Inter-Municipal Partnership - Garbage Service Resolution #5/06:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the minutes of the Budget Meeting held on January 9, 2006 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #6/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council recess at 7:28

The Town of Bashaw, Village of Clive, Lacombe County and Village of Alix are investigating a regional garbage service. Resolution #17/06:

P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Kortzman called the Council meeting back to order at 7:36 P.M. Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #7/06:

f) January 10, 2006 Letter - Therapeutic Massage Business a) Alix Community Hall Board Moved by Councillor Lapish that Administration provide an inventory of all equipment and materials, minutes, Treasurer’s Report and funds for the next Council meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

A new resident of the Village of Alix has requested permission to operate a therapeutic massage business from the Medical Clinic building starting with 3 half days per week. Resolution #18/06:

b) Town Hall Meeting - Chairperson Administration requested that Council consider asking a community minded, neutral, well respected person to be Chairperson for the January 31, 2006 Town Hall Meeting. Resolution #8/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council invite Mrs. Shirley Ramsay to be Chairperson at the Town Hall Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. c) Alix Public Library Board - Member Appointment

Resolution #9/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration advise the Town of Bashaw, that the Village of Alix is interested in a shared services project regarding garbage service and is able to wait at least a year until such services can be properly investigated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that Janet Gillies be appointed as Treasurer to the Alix Public Library Board. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Village of Alix enter into a contractual agreement with Rose A. Herbert LMT, MRT for the purposes of providing a licensed therapeutic massage service at the Medical Center in Alix. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. g) Transfer of Funding - 2005 Budget A number of reserve accounts in the 2005 budget require transferring to balance.

Resolution #19/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration transfer $303.00 over budget from Fire Department Operating (2-23-762) to Fire Department Capital Revenue (5-23-930) for fire equipment. Transfer $5,897.93 from Common Services Operating (2-31-762) to Common Services Capital Revenue (5-31-930) to cover expenses for new shop over loan proceeds. Transfer $118,318.66 Streets Provincial Grant (6-32-764) to Deferred Revenue SIP Grant (4-32-410) Received Grant, did not use it. Transfer $999.01 from Sewer Operating (2-42-762) to Capital (5-42-930) for Stantec invoice that was not in the Budget. Transfer $515.70 from Sewer Operating (2-42-762) to Capital (5-42-930) over budget for pumps. Transfer $480.00 from

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES continued... Cemetery Operating (2-56-762) to Capital (5-56-930) over budget for sign. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution #20/06:

who the Facilitator will be. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that Council approve the allocation of $3,000.00 from the Communities in Bloom expense account (2-72-03-515) to Operating Reserve for Communities in Bloom (4-72-03-711). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

d) Village Engineers - Stantec Concern was raised regarding the cost of capital projects and fees on these projects. Resolution #35/06:

Resolution #21/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council approve the allocation of $1,562.98 from the General Operating Reserve (4-12-711) to Water Operating Reserves (4-41-710). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix invite Stantec Engineering to the next regular meeting of Council to discuss their billing of capital projects. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Committee Reports:

a) Parkland Community Planning b) Bashaw Community Policing c) Lacombe Foundation d) Site Selection - CAEP e) Alix Public Library f) Alix Chamber of Commerce

h) Policy #52 Policy #52 allows the Bookkeeper to access Village documents from financial institutions for Village use. Resolution #22/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council approve Policy #52 with the following amendment:

Resolution #36/06:

Purpose: change the words “the Financial Institution” to “all Financial Institutions” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept the Committee Reports (a) through (f) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Correspondence:

a) Alix Public Library

i) Policy #24 - Harassment Policy b) Honourable Minister Dr. Oberg - Letter December 20, 2005 Administration recommended that the Village of Alix review and adopt Policy #24, Harassment Policy. Resolution #23/06:

Resolution #37/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix send a letter to acknowledge Dr. Oberg’s December 20, 2005 letter and look forward to our upcoming meeting regarding the water issue and funding. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #38/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence items (a) and (b) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Paul Conrad & Associates have been retained by the Village of Alix Council to assist in preparing a Needs Assessment and Facility Strategy to consider the communities recreation needs.

Resolution #39/06:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that this meeting of the Village of Alix Council extend past 11:00 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that Councillor Lynch be appointed to the Needs Assessment and Facility Strategy Study Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #40/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Encroachment Agreement be entered into with the land owner of Lots 9 and 10, Block 6, Plan RN30. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Committee of Community be formed with 1 (one) Councillor and 6 (six) Community members totaling 7 (seven) people. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

In Camera:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Harassment Policy #24 be approved as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. j) Terms of Reference - Paul Conrad & Associates

Resolution #24/06:

Resolution #25/06:

Resolution #26/06:

d) Newspaper - Hall Board

Resolution #41/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council go “in camera” at 11:09 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #42/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council come “out of camera” at 11:35 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Media Release be approved as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #27/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council recess for 5 minutes at 9:55 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Adjournment: Mayor Kortzman called the meeting back to order at 10:00 P.M. Resolution #43/06: k) Sponsorship of Community Event The Village of Alix Council was requested to apply the Policy on Sponsorship of Community Events towards advertisement.

Resolution #28/06:

Personnel.

Resolution #29/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that Council go “in camera” at 10:02 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #30/06:

________________________ Mayor

Moved by Councillor Lynch that payment be made to the Chautauqua newspaper as per Policy #46A for advertising the Magician and Drama Theatre at a cost of $144.00 each. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

In Camera:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council come “out of camera” at 10:59 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 11:38 P.M.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ___________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

Minutes of the Municipal Planning Commission of the Village of Alix, held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 in the Village of Alix Council Chambers at 11:42 P.M. Present:

Mayor Marlene Kortzman, Councillors Mel Henderson, Mary-Louise Lapish and Larry Yarwood.

Also Present:

Ken Gwozdz, Development Officer.

Call to Order:

Mayor Kortzman called the meeting to order at 11:42 P.M.

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Approval of the Agenda: a) Letter - Wayne Meilleur, Land Developer Resolution #31/06:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration solicit residential and industrial Land Developers to develop in the Village of Alix and that a letter be sent to Mr. Wayne Meilleur thanking him for his business with the Village of Alix. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #1/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Agenda be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Minutes:

a) Municipal Planning Commission - November 7, 2005

Resolution #2/06:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the minutes of the Municipal Planning Commission meeting, held on Monday, November 7, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Incentive for New Development To attract economic growth in the Village of Alix, Council discussed options that may be available. Resolution #32/06:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that Administration prepare a policy on tax incentives for new development in the Village of Alix. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b) Development Application #1/06 Resolution #3/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that Development Application #1/06 be accepted as a Discretionary Use with the following conditions: 1.

This permit is subject to applicable Provincial and Municipal regulations.

2.

This permit is subject to notification of adjacent land owners.

3.

The office building is to be situated as per the site plan attached to and forming a part of Application for Development #1/06. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b) Letter - Village Solicitor - Mineral Rights Resolution #33/06:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that Administration forward a letter to Brownlee Fryett requesting a direct and complete answer to the question of ownership. Also, that this additional opinion be given to the Village at no additional cost to us. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Adjournment: c) Parent Link Contract Resolution #4/06: Parent Link is a new program for the Village of Alix which would be funded by outside sources.

Resolution #34/06:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Community Services Worker provide

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that this meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission be adjourned at 11:48 P.M.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ________________________ __________________________ Chairman Development Officer

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Alix Women’s Institute Submitted by Gloria Coates The December 1, 2005 meeting of the Alix Women’s Institute was held at the home of Debbie Domier with all members present. President Irene Guynup opened the meeting with the Mary Stewart Collect. After correspondence was read, volunteer hours were given for the previous month. Dues were paid and donations were made to the Salvation Army, Alberta Hospital Ponoka, and the Christmas Grocery Fund in Lacombe. Plans were finalized for the December Farmers’ Market and Seniors’ Dinner. We would like to thank everyone for buying tickets on our grocery hamper. The winner of the basket was Ingrid Clarke of Alix. The proceeds from this raffle were donated to Pam and Darren Hiron and family. Our Senior Christmas Dinner was held on December 8, 2005, with over 100 people attending. A thank you goes out to all of the businesses who donated funds to the cost of the turkeys and ham. Thanks to the ladies who brought food and those who helped in the kitchen, and setting up the tables and chairs. Another thank you to the teachers and students of Alix MAC School who entertained us. This was very much appreciated by the Seniors.

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A Christmas potluck for the members and their spouses was hosted by Neil Humphrey and Gloria Coates. Also attending were Mildred Luz, Alice and Eric Lowis, and Pat and Fred Neubecker. The January 12, 2006 meeting was held at the home of Debbie Domier. Volunteer hours were given. A report on the Seniors’ DinGloria Coates of Alix WI (standing) presents a cheque to Darren Hiron ner was given. The (centre). Also pictured are (L-R) Maggie Ripley, Nikki Hiron, Taylor District Director’s Hiron and Bob Ripley. Hockey Kids Going Strong Workshop is going Alix Minor Hockey has 3 teams going this to be held on March 30, 2006. year - Dynos, Atoms and Midgets. They have all played several games already and are The Federated Women’s Institute of Canada learning lots. The two younger teams are each Conference is coming up in June. More inforhosting a tournament in the near future mation for the next meeting. and they are very excited about it. The Atom's tournament will be held Saturday and The next meeting of the Alix WI will be held Sunday, Feb 4th and 5th and the Dyno's tourat the home of Irene Guynup on Feb. 9, 2006. nament will be Saturday, Feb 11th. These Visitors are always welcome. boys and girls would love to have a huge cheering section for them and invite you to For more information on the Alberta Women’s come out and check out the action on those Institute or to buy a ticket on our quilt, phone dates. For more details of their hockey seaIrene at 747-2794, Debbie at 747-2277, Gloria son, you will have to search out some of these at 747-2214, Dorothy at 747-2287 or Gerry at young people and ask them! by Trish Verveda 372-2210.

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Mirror Community Sat., Feb. 11 Valentine Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Dora & Friends from Red Deer are providing the entertainment. Everyone welcome. Mon., Feb. 13 Annual General Meeting at the Library at 7:30 pm, with regular monthly meeting following. Mirror Library is sponsoring two Writers Guild Workshops with instructor, Sharon McGonigal, from Stony Plain. Sharon is a storyteller, teacher, editor and writer. Sat., Feb. 25 for adults (17+) from 9 - 4 pm at the Library. Cost $45, lunch included. Sat., Mar. 4 for youth (12 - 16 yrs) at the Library. Cost $36, includes lunch. Please register with Heather at the Library, or call Gale 788-3835 before Feb. 15. Sat., Mar. 11 Youth 9 - 16 years are invited to come to the Library at 10:30 am to form a Youth Advisory Council. Come see what it’s about! Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall 4th Saturday of the month. Door and Cash Bar open at 7 pm. Dancing 8 - midnight, lunch to follow. $10/person (includes lunch). Everyone welcome. For more information call Jean 788-3787 or Bev at 788-2119. _______________ Jolly Seniors contact is President, Ken Oliver 788-2490. Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn Suppers - 1st. & 3rd. Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:30 pm at the Community Hall. Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors. Birthdays celebrated the 2nd Wednesday of each month. ________________ Mirror Alliance Church Sunday School 10 11 am. Morning worship 11 - noon. Phone: 788-2204. Mini Youth Group Friday Nights at the Alliance Church at 7:00 pm. Ages 4 to grade 6 welcome. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am. Sunday School classes during the regular service. Children of all ages are welcome. Phone: 788-2363.

Friday, February 3, 2006 Mirror United Church would like our “Travelling Basket” returned. Whoever may have it in their home, please call Gale (788-3835) as soon as possible. Thanks. Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath times: Sabbath School 9:45 am - 11 am. Church 11:15 - 12:15. Cliff Buelow 7882296. Pastor Morris 747-3971. ______________________ Mirror Guiding groups invite all girls ages 5 and up to join our groups for adventure, challenge, friendship and fun. Sparks, Brownies and Guides meet Fridays after school at the United Church. Mirror Guiding Units request your help with one of our service projects, “Kids helping Kids,” which provides the little clients of Kids Kottage with toothbrushes, socks and underwear. Kids Kottage is a temporary crisis nursery providing a safe & cheerful environment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long for infants & children from days old to ten years who are at risk of child abuse or neglect.

Last year Alberta Guiding goals were not reached, e.g. toothbrushes 700 & only 229 were collected. The goals this year are: toothbrushes 700, socks 700, underwear 700. We are hoping our unit in Mirror, with the community’s help, can contribute significantly towards these goals. Thanks for your interest & support as we help others.

1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. _________________ Rec. Society contact is Marlene Neis 7882166. Museum Society contact is Don Wilson 7883836 or Roger Laforce 788-3094. Meetings are the 1st Mon. of the month at 7:30 pm. Mirror & District Skating Rink Committee meets 2nd Tuesday of each month.

News from the Mirror Family School Liaison Program Connie Brooks RSW, Family School Liaison/Family Wellness Worker The Liaison program is off to a busy start in the new year! Seventeen avid young curlers took to the ice in Mirror on January 9, 2006, to take part in a seven week session of youth curling. Youth lessons will be offered through to mid-March when a mini bonspiel will be held. Youth curling is sponsored through the AADAC Community grant, Mirror School Liaison Program and The Mirror Curling Club. We are very fortunate to have Chris Jenson (right, with Lindsey Wilton in foreground) back again to coach our students. Beginning on January 31, Mirror students from grades three through eight will participate in swimming lessons and Red Cross Water Safety instruction at the Lacombe Kinsmen Pool. This opportunity is partially provided through a grant from ACICR Community Injury Control Fund. Playgroup resumed on January 11 after a Christmas break. Playgroup is sponsored by Parent Link, and is offered at no charge to participants. Playgroup parents and children meet on Wednesday mornings in the Liaison Room at the Mirror School, and everyone is welcome. On January 27, 2006, we celebrated Family Literacy Day with the gift of a new book for each child at Playgroup. Fun for Fours Preschool started a new term on January 23, 2006. Preschool is offered every Monday and Friday afternoon at the Liaison Room in the Mirror School. Teacher Tami Robinson has many fun and innovative ideas to keep the little ones learning throughout the year. Registration for Fun for Fours is only $60/term (twenty four sessions) – if you have a three or four year old child, phone for more information. Winner’s Circle Award recipients for December and January were announced at the student assembly on January 23, 2006. Award winner for December’s promoted character trait of compassion was Tiffany McCrimmon. Lisa Hicks received the award for January’s promoted trait of courtesy. Congratulations to these deserving young ladies!

Family Literacy Day on January 27, the Mirror Playgroup celebrated with a new book for each child.

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FAMILY MATTERS Letting Go of the Past People have a difficult time letting go of the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward. The Regret Epidemic Regret is an emotion that feels similar to depression or sadness. It also feels like guilt, but it isn’t the same thing. Sometimes a wave of regret seems to come out of nowhere. You might become aware of it when you lose something or someone, or when you meet someone from your past. It is a common feeling in our culture for several reasons. 1. We have too many choices. Since we have so many options, there are many more opportunities to regret the paths we didn’t take. 2. Endless possibilities. Another factor causing many of us to feel regret is that in the American culture, there is a belief that life has no limits. Our culture has an insatiable appetite for new experiences, adventure, and newness. When faced with the reality that certain things will not work out or change, we find it hard to accept. 3. No rules. Along with all of these options, our lives have become confusing because there are few guidelines for what choices we should make. 4. We value self-sufficiency. Our American culture has always valued independence. Somehow, we all get the message that it is better if we achieve our goals on our own, without the help of anyone else. The problem is that when we cannot accept support from others, we become isolated. Living a completely self-sufficient life violates the basic human need for affiliation. 5. Instant gratification. Many people escape the pressures of daily life through drugs and alcohol. There are messages everywhere suggesting that we use alcohol and drugs to relax, escape, have fun, and be sexy. When this becomes a lifestyle, it often results in consequences that one can only regret: drunk driving, accidents, death and injury, relationship problems, poor attendance at work, or being fired. 6. Constant comparisons. When we compare our lives with others, it’s easy to feel regret. Most of us expect ourselves to have it all together. We learn to act as if we are in control and compare ourselves

Ty Stevenson prepares to throw a rock during the AADAC sponsored youth curling lessons held in Mirror.

Buffalo Lake Naturalists Submitted by Claudia Cameron On January 19, Dr. Charles Bird led the Buffalo Lake Naturalists on a picturesque tour, via a power point presentation, of Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park and the Tolman Badlands Heritage Natural Area. Dr. Bird explained how the park’s name was derived from the ‘dry island’ land formation, the uniqueness of this particular buffalo jump

Guilt Guilt is usually the result of aggressive acts, wishes, and thoughts. It usually results from violating a rule—either our own or someone else’s. What to Do about Unfinished Business If you want to move past the things in the past that are keeping you stuck—your unfinished business—you will need to acknowledge them and tell the truth about them. You don’t necessarily have to take any action; sometimes just writing or talking about it is enough to lessen its impact. You can write about it in a private journal or talk about it with a trusted friend or counselor. Here are some places to look for your unfinished business: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Risks I should have taken People I treated badly People who treated me badly Something I did to someone Not doing something I should have done Messes I need to clean up (literally and metaphorically) Things I should throw away Things I want to buy for my home Things I want to buy for myself Things I need but haven’t allowed myself to have Projects I’ve started but have not finished Projects I want to start Things I want to change Things I want to stop doing Things I want to be Things I want to have Experiences I want to have Things I want to say Feelings I have not expressed Secrets I don’t want to keep any longer

Carla Heintz is a Family School Liaison & Wellness Worker with Wolf Creek School Division. To speak to the liaison worker, call (403) 7472778.

and the diversity of the terrain found here. It is due to its terrain that this area is scientifically significant. Plants are found here in central Alberta that should only be located in more northerly boreal forests, in close proximity to others that should only be found on true prairie land to the south. Since the correct habitat is here, certain animals and insects have made their homes here as well, which makes this region a treasure house of discovery. In fact, Dr. Bird is presently collaborating with fellow entomologists on four moth specimens he collected at Dry Island Buffalo Jump which may turn out to be newly identified species. To date, there are 458 identified species of moths, butterflies and skippers found here, with a prediction that in the future up to 600 varieties will be found. Dr. Bird filled us in on how he goes about collecting specimens and how these minute creatures are categorized. It was fascinating to see enlargements of moths with wingspans of 12mm, and have their identifying characteristics and behaviors explained. The Buffalo Lake Naturalists’ butterfly count is held each July at Dry Island Buffalo Jump using the catch, bottle, study and release method. Dr. Bird is always at hand to share his expertise and assist in identification, and

compiles data that shows interesting trends in the insect populations. The remarkable collection of plants and animals found at Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park are fragile. Some areas have never been disturbed and remain truly natural and wild. The park deserves environmental protection due to scientific discoveries that are being made and because it is a haven for an extraordinary collection of plants and animals in central Alberta. The date for the annual Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park butterfly count this year is Sunday, July 16. The next meeting of your local naturalist club will be held on Feb. 16, 2006, at 7:00 PM in the lower hall of the Anglican Church, Stettler, with Howie King speaking on Buffalo Lake. During the business portion of meeting, Mr. Willis from the Chamber of Commerce will being doing a presentation on nature trails in the Summer Village of Rochon Sands. The Buffalo Lake Naturalists have planned a daytime field trip to the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer on Feb. 6 for an information session and viewing of the Royal Ontario Museum’s Northern Owls exhibit. Contact Bernice @ 742-0428 or Claudia @ 747-2221 to join in the fun or to learn more about the Buffalo Lake Naturalists Club.

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VILLAGE OF CLIVE Clive Village Office 784-3366 Clive Mayor: Marvin Wieler Website: www.clive.ca

Clive Ag. Society meets on Feb. 16 at the Arena at 7:30 pm.

Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call 784-3414 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 784-3277 Fax 784-3273 Coordinator: Bonnie Wildeman Monday 9 - 3:00, Thursday 9 - 12 Clive Public Library Tracey 784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 9 - noon, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00 pm Story Time - Wednesday afternoons from 2 - 2:30 pm at the Library. For children 3 - 5 years old. There is no charge. Thrift Store Tuesdays 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Volunteers are needed.

Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 4:00 pm. Call 784-3171. Co-ordinator: Mikki Newell Clive Community Spirit Van To book call Shauna 784-2109 R-Own-Food Co-op Contact Shelly Gray 784-3199 for more info. Block Parents contact Jane Redekopp 784-3356 for more details. Clive School 784-3354 Principal: Ian Rawlinson

Clive is Alive

Secretary:

Sue Boston

Clive Ag Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Referee Room at the Clive Arena. Cam D'Andrea 784-2660. Clive Senior Circle Contact Albert Wagner 782-2409 Meet Mon. at 1:30 pm Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall. Gene Rowley 372-2437 Clive Legion meet 1st Thurs. of the month at 8:00 pm. Kara Woods 784-3727 Clive Multi 4-H Laura van Dijk 784-2205 Clive Hall Bev Krochak 784-3964 Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard - 784-3987 Fire Department Monte Zaytsoff 784-3997 Clive Historical Society Louise Bell 784-3414 Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. @ 7:30, Westling Hall, Becky Wagner 784-2823 SOS Moms & Tots Playgroup Meet Tues, 10 am at Clive Baptist Church, Shelly Gray 784-3199 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Clive Baptist Church Ron Orr 784-3252 Clive Christian Fellowship Gord Rowland 784-3141 Clive United Church Shealagh McClelland 784-3367 Saron Lutheran Church Rev. Art Henkelman 343-6836

Tot Skate Fridays until March 3 - 3:30 pm. Another session will be offered starting on Feb. 7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact Leslie Kasner 784-2019. Joy of Dance non-competitive dance school, running every Tuesday to April 10, for children ages 3 to teens at the Clive Legion Hall. Phone Sonja Zacharias 784-3140 for details and registration. Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Clive Curling Club Men’s Night Mondays at 7 pm. Ben 782-6144 Mixed & Ladies Night Wednesdays at 7 pm Laura 784-2205 Please note these are non-smoking events Public Skating Sundays 4:45 - 5:30 pm. Stick time only 5:30 - 6:15 pm. Interagency/Service Provider Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 pm. To add items to the agenda contact Mikki at 784-3171. Youth Centre is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the basement of the Clive Legion. 8-13 yrs from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. 14-18 yrs from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. For more information call the Youth Coordinator, Dawna Rodney at 357-1770 or 783-2795, or Heather Northcott at 784-2164. Quest, a program for youth, is every Friday night at 7 pm. All Jr. High age youth are welcome. Contact Scott 784-2016 for more info. 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 782-2409. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School and Youth Group at 10 am. For further information contact Bonnie Marcil at 784-3489. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 784-3141. Youth Group for grades 7 - 12 has started. For more information contact Bev at 782-7711. 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. Clive School events Feb. 7 - Winter Activity Program Gr. 4 to 9 Feb. 9 & 10 - NO SCHOOL: Teachers’ Convention Feb. 17 - Student Assembly Feb. 20 - NO SCHOOL: Family Day Mar. 6 - School Council meeting Mar. 11 - Junior High ski trip to Nakiska Mar. 13 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS—Staff PD Day Mar. 16 - Gr. 6 to 9 trip to Centrium Mar. 20 - Gr. 1 to 3 report cards Mar. 21 - Parent-Teacher interviews Mar. 23 - Parent-Teacher interviews Mar. 27-31 - SPRING BREAK—NO SCHOOL Apr. 3 - School resumes Apr. 5 - Kindergarten attends Apr. 7 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS—Staff PD Day

Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak 784-3964 Clive Skating Club call 784-2019 Alix, Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw

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CLIVE FCSS By Bonnie Wildeman New to Clive! Clive Parent Link – There will be two sessions/month serving parents of children 0-6 years. The first parent/play session is set for Thursday Jan. 19 at 9:30 am at the Legion Hall. Geared to children 2 and up. Everyone is welcome. Facilitator for the program is Jan Pocock. For more information call 782-6023 or the FCSS office.784-3277 Learning at the Library - 4th Wednesday of the month at Clive Public Library 1 - 2 pm. Open to all children ages 0 - 6 years. Introduction to literacy using rhyming, reading, sounds and play. No charge. Contact Jan. Pocock 7826023 for more information. Learn to love the library.

Sargent District Events Congratulations to George Payne for remaining as Sargent Community President for another year! Following discussion by those present at the January 28 Annual Meeting are: • February 17, Valentine's card party at the Sargent Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring your playing cards, and snacks! • A garage sale is being planned for June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so start saving your goodies. If anyone wishes to sign up for a table, they are $5.00 each. Phone Marie 784-3444, or Cecelia 784-2170. • We are going to continue with a Silent Auction fundraiser at the July 1 Sargent Annual Picnic, starting at 2 p.m. Bring your donated items, so they can be marked and displayed early!! • A Fall Harvest Breakfast is set for September 23 starting at 9 a.m. Other upcoming events will be posted as they happen throughout the year, as some dates have not been set. Sargent Ladies meet the first Wednesday of each month, call Marsha for information 784 -3446. Sargent district news or events, call Cecelia at 784 - 2170, or Marie at 784-3444.

EVENTS IN TEES Parlby Creek Brushkateers Art Club For information call Irene 7473556 (evenings). 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Contact info: Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at the Tees Hall. To Rent the Tees Hall call Gerry or Karen at 784-3660.

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Bashaw Adult Learning Council To Register: 780-372-3648 Yoga This twelve week course will provide instruction for yoga postures as well as breathing techniques to both relax and energize the body. Date: January - March (12 wks) Time: 7:00 p.m. Drop Ins welcome Color Confidence Choosing and using color to update and renew your home or office space. Whether it's your entire home, or just one room, learn how color can help bring the right energy and feeling to any area. Arlana studied Fashion Design at Fullerton College in California where she won an award for excellence. Date: February 11 Time: 1:00m - 4:00 p.m.. Fee: $20 Gourmet Cooking Under the direction of Certified Chef De Cuisine, Peter Graham C.C.C., you’ll help prepare a different full course gourmet meal each week. Along with the hands on experience, Chef Peter will give you helpful hints and tips to make sure your gourmet meal is a success for any occasion. Date: February 15, 22, 28 Time: 7:00 p.m. Fee: $70 "Taking the Confusion out of High Return Guaranteed Funds" Do you want a Higher Return on YOUR investment? Most of us like SIMPLE, SECURE and GUARANTEED investments. Let me show you how you can have ALL of the above! Whether you are young and just getting started or already retired and looking to make the most of your savings, you won't want to miss this presentation! Everyone Welcome. Date: February 21 Time: 2 - 3 p.m. Chip Carving –Intro Learn the basic techniques of this ornate style of wood carving. No talent is necessary. Just follow the lines of the pattern with your knife. You’ll be covering the following topics in this introductory course: how to hold the knife, sharpening, transferring patterns, two sided chips (canoes), three sided chips (triangles), order of cuts, ridges, straight line chips, laying out borders. Chip carving is easy to learn, relaxing and affordable. Fee includes equipment rental and supplies. Date: February 24 Time: 6:30 p.m. Fee: $50 Chip Carving –Project Use the skills you learned in our introductory class, or if you already know how to carve, come to class to complete a project. Several projects to choose from. Fee includes equipment rental and supplies. Date: Feb. 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $40 Dealing with Difficult People Do you deal with rude, irate, impatient, emotional or aggressive people in your life? Knowing techniques that work with difficult people can make all the difference - especially in your life, but even in theirs! This Red Deer College course will help you develop strategies that are practical and specific to the difficult people in your life. Date: Feb. 25 Time: 9 - 4 p.m. Fee: $25 Closet Connection Learn how to build a wardrobe that works from daytime to playtime and saves you time and money too! Learn what works best for you and why, and learn how to make wise choices that suit you and your lifestyle. Date: March 4 Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Fee: $20 Introductory to Investing Learn about the ‘language’ of investing, what are the opportunities to earn income, the difference between dividends, registered investments, etc. How to read the stock market. An introductory discussion for those who want to begin to learn about investing. Date: March 11 2 - 5 p.m. or March 13 9 - 12 p.m. Recharge and Renew Learn some basic tips and tricks to help you restore your energy. Are you a "giver"? You can't give to others what you don't have for yourself. Take time for yourself and you will have more time and energy to share with others. Arlana has studied and practiced different aspects of energy healing, yoga and tai chi. She has completed courses in Thought Field Therapy and Parapsychology. Date: March 11 Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Fee: $20 Seniors Benefit Programs" Presented By Corina Cole, hosted by Glenda Buelow Whether you are 65 plus or simply inquiring about future benefits that may be available to you or a family member....you will be sure to find Corine Cole's presentation both interesting and informative. Date: March 21 Time: 2 - 3 p.m.

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Bashaw Happenings Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:00 - noon. Trips to Camrose are offered on the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of the month. Call Marianne at 372-3631 for more information. Bashaw Youth Centre open Monday - Friday 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Phone 372-4048. Do You Have Jobs or Tasks Suitable for Youth? Happy Gang Seniors Centre Crib Thursdays 1:30 pm Shuffle Board & Bingo alternate every Wednesday at 1:30 pm 500 Mondays 1:00 pm Meetings - 1st Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 Contact Shirley Poirier at 372-2018. Meals on Wheels To book your meals call Marj or Christine at 372-4074. Bethany Lifeline BDSS offers this service to residents of Bashaw and surrounding areas. Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Contact: Flo Rider 403-883-2729. Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Tuesday at 8 pm Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month at 8 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. For more info contact Leon Braseth 780-372-4437. TOPS every Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. Contact: Robin Baker at 788-2689. Bashaw Preschool Reading Program 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 11:15 am at the Library. Natural Health Practitioners - Ann Wakelin, Brenda Ball & Robin Bennett. Janet Thomas, therapeutic and relaxation massage therapist. To book an appointment call CLR Healing Center 780-372-HEAL (4325). For pedicures, waxing & reflexology at CLR call Rita Reich at 372-2129. Catholic Church Mass Time Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Bashaw Saturday evenings 7:30 pm Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration - First Fri. of mon. 1 pm Office Hours: Wednesdays 780-372-3645 Bashaw Pentecostal Church (5020 48 Ave) Services: 11:00 am 1st Sunday of month: Potluck Supper at 5 pm, followed by service at 6:30 pm. Prayer & Share: every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. St. Peter’s Anglican Church Services 9:00 am 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday. 9 am 4th Sunday in Alix. Phone: 403-783-4329.

Friday, February 3, 2006 Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402. Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service, 10:30 am Sunday School. St. Peter’s Lutheran (4 miles N of Bashaw on Hwy 21, 6 miles W on Hwy 53) 11:00 am Sunday service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3845. United Church 11:00 am Sunday Service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3891 Legion Bingo Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

Bashaw Medical Clinic Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Physician: Dr. Koen Call 372-3740 for further information. Bashaw Bottle Depot Wed. & Sat. 9 - 5 pm. Bashaw School has a complete workout/ weight room available for public use. For more info, contact the school at 372-3800. Wildrose Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) Next to True Value. Open Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 8 pm. Fri. 7 am - 4:30 pm. Sat. 10 am - 8 pm. Closed Sundays & Holidays. Phone 372-2030.

Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce 4th Tuesday at the old Provincial Building Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Town Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays The Town of Bashaw has a website that can advertise your upcoming events. The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Neighbourhood Place. Anyone who is in need of assistance is welcome to access this service. Bashaw Art Club For more information 780372-4341. Neighbourhood Newcomers If you are interested in joining, or finding out more information, please call Neighbourhood Place at 3723633. Rattles & Rascals a parent and tots program that is intended to give children and families the opportunity to interact with each other. The program runs every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Community Centre (Preschool Room). Drop in fee of $2 (children under 1 year free). For more information contact 372-4074. Bashaw & District Preschool Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am - 11 am. For more info/to register your child, please call Marj or Christine at 372-4074. Children and Parent Skill (CAPS) Enhancement Boxes are available for loan FREE of charge. Please call 372-4074.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR !! Bashaw Ladies Curling Bonspiel Feb. 13 19th Bashaw Men’s Curling Bonspiel begins Feb. 27th. P.L.A.Y. VAN - Access to borrow toys for 2 weeks and books and videos for 4 weeks. Contact BDSS for more information.

Happy Valentine’s Day From the Staff & Management of

Bashaw Parts 780-372-3913

T&D Custom Tubgrinding

Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Tuesday of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 679-2980.

Trent Deleeuw 780-372-2478 Doug Chitwood 780-372-2348

Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Contact Constable Lisa Ruddell 780-372-3793.

Bashaw, Alberta

Bashaw Thrift Store Tuesday & Fridays. We are looking for VOLUNTEERS! Please contact Joan at 372-3650. Bashaw Skating Club contact Karen 3722447 for more information. Bashaw Daycare - Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. Contact 372-2053.

Place your order for Valentine’s flowers early. Don’t forget the love of your life!

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TOWN OF BASHAW COUNCIL MINUTES

BASHAW RCMP Bashaw RCMP Counterfeit Investigation The Bashaw RCMP are currently investigating a complaint of a counterfeit American Express Traveler’s cheque being passed at a local business in Bashaw, Alberta. On the evening of December 19, 2005, a male individual, identified through his signature as John DENZ, passed a counterfeit $100 American Express Traveler’s cheque at a local diner. The Caucasian male is described as approximately 50 years old, dark brown messy hair, approximately 5’10” - 11” tall, 180 - 190 lbs, wearing jeans and a jean jacket. He had scrapes on his nose and cheek. He was traveling with a Native male, 65 - 70 years old with long grey hair. The RCMP is requesting assistance from the general public in locating this individual. If you have any information, please contact your local RCMP detachment. The question is not whether you're frightened or not, but whether you or the fear is in control. If you say, "I won't be frightened," and then you experience fear, most likely you'll succumb to it, because you're paying attention to it. The correct thing to tell yourself is, "If I do get frightened, I will stay in command." - Herbert Fenstermeim

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Friday, February 3, 2006

FEBRUARY 2006 SUN.

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If your group has an event coming up Alix MAC that you want on the Band Society calendar Talent Night Wed., March 22 at Please phone the school 403-352-3837

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Pancake Breakfast Alix Drop In

Alix Atoms Hockey Tournament

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19 Curt Peterson

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Bernice Ray Earl Docherty

Council Meeting

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Blue Box pickup

Floor Curling 7:30 pm

Chamber of Commerce @ noon United Church

Marketing Committee meets 7:30 Village Office

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Doug Humphry Gaytan Humphry

Floor Curling 7:30 pm ACH

Family Day!

Council Meeting

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4 Amber Russell Ashley Russell Bill Russell

PAPER DAY!

Rose Richardson

Alix Atoms Hockey Tournament

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Corrie Casselman

Lynda & Lynne Marshall

WI meets at 1:30 pm at Irene Guynup’s

Time for Tots 10 am @ Alix E-Free

Lions Club (dinner mtg)

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Valentine’s Day

Kitty Parlby

Bill Brown

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Janaia Barclay Mark Hougestol

Paper Deadline

Alix Initiation Hockey Tournament

Drop-In Birthday 2:30

Tom Casselman

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Ground Hog Day

Mitchell Blomgren Shirley Ray

Floor Curling 7:30 pm ACH

COPS meets @ 7:30 pm @ Fire Hall

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Loretta Brayford Cody Brayford Jim Barclay

Blue Box pickup

ALIX

Time for Tots 10 am @ Alix E-Free

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Yuk Yuks 7 pm Alix Community Hall

Rob Blomgren School Council meets at 7 pm at the school library

PAPER DAY!

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Mitchell Mehle Jackie Stauffer

Don Brown Holly Buelow

Lions Club meeting

Paper Deadline

Medical Clinic Monday & Wednesdays 9:30 - noon

Friends of Alix MAC Society (FAMS) Annual Meeting

Seniors’ Drop In

Appointments: 747-2130

Feb 8, 7 pm at the School Library

Rich Joy Time for Tots 10 am @ Alix E-Free

Murray Wardley

Blue Box pickup

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Tim Docherty

Marilyn Sutley

Blue Box pickup

Floor Curling 7:30 pm ACH

Ryan Mehle Alix Ag. Society

SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers

403-347-0751

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN ALIX

For further information on upcoming events visit www.villageofalix.ca

Waste Transfer Station Hours

Diner with Commercial Kitchen + Laundromat Business & concrete-block building plus land. $59,900.

Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm

Retail Commercial Building 1,700 sq. ft. per floor plus double attached garage plus shop plus vacant lot. $69,900.

Curb-side Blue Box Recycling Service is available in Alix. Albertan’s Recycle 2001 at 747-2057 or 350-7394 for details.

Shop on prime development land 6,000 sq. ft. plus additional land. $110,000.

New to Canada Signature Homestyles, home decor products. If you are interested in hosting a show or becoming a consultant (ground floor opportunity) please call Lynn. (403)357-9474.

FARMS

Farm with shop & 3-bedroom mobile home. 40 acres. $171,000. Farm land/Recreational Land 115 acres. Fenced & cross-fenced. With cabin and flowing creek. 1/2 mile south of Alix. $189,900. ACREAGES

Hobby Farm with great Commercial Potential 10+ acres. 3-bedroom home, double garage, outbuildings, fenced. On Highway 12. $159,900.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. --Robert A. Heinlein

MISCELANEOUS

HELP WANTED

Part-time Wait Staff wanted at the Bugtussel Bar, Alix. Apply within.

1:30 - 4:30 pm

Mon., Tues., Wed. 11:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sat. 11 - 4:30 p.m. 747-2794

FOR SALE

BUFFALO MEAT: roasts, steaks, sausages, smokies, burgers. Freezer packs $60-$100. Gov't inspected. MFL Ranch Bison 747-2500. FOR SALE: 95 Grand Am $1,500.00 OBO. Needs transmission work. New tires. Call Tammy at 788-2073. MISCELANEOUS

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS •

Long stem rose, 1 hour Treatment, 1 Color Bath, Dead Sea salts $55.00

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Long stem rose, 1 hour Treatment, 3 Color Baths, Dead Sea salts & Body scrub, “Unconditional Love” Essence $90.00

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Long stem rose, 2 1-hour Treatments, 3 Color Baths, Dead Sea salts & Body scrub, “Unconditional Love” Essence $125.00

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2 Long stem roses, 2 1-hour Treatments, 1 Pedicure, 3 Color Baths, Dead Sea salts & Body scrub, “Unconditional Love” Essence, Pure Lavender essential oil $175.00

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Business for sale: Owner retiring. Small family business in thriving Central Alberta town. Close to school and all amenities. Ice cream, pizzas, subs fast foods. $75,000 OBO. Call 403-788-3062 after 6 pm.

Mon. - Sat.

ALIX BOTTLE DEPOT

Call Brenda or Janet at CLR Healing Centre 780-372-4325. Order by Feb. 13/06. Drop off available on Feb. 14 in Alix and Mirror!

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Sharing traditional values with today’s communities

Delburne Drop In Centre Crib Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Tuesday Evenings Music & Dance 2nd, 4th, 5th Fri. 1-4 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Bill & Betty Wittemore at 749-2035 The Royal Canadian Legion Open Fri. & Sat. at 5:00 p.m. All Welcome. Contact John McLeod at 749-2277 or John Pisko at 749-0002. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion New members wanted!! Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. Call Hazel Bysterveld 749-3796 or Flora Carter 749-2080 Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 2nd Thurs of every month at 7:30 pm at the Museum; the public is welcome. Contact Audrey Nicholson 749-2436

Dip & Dab Painting Club Do you enjoy acrylic painting? Members welcome to join our club at no charge. Meet once a week. Call Marlene Buckland 749-2568 if interested. Delburne Ag Society Meets every 2nd Wednesday. Contact Curtis Rusaw 7492153 or Corinne Hansen 749-2139.

The winner of the 4-H Coal Trail Riders Horse Raffle held on Saturday, December 10, 2005 was Teasie O'Donnell of Linden, AB. She took home a 6 year old Appaloosa mare. Our club would like to thank MarieLuise Ratke for her generous donation of the mare. Mrs. Ratke's husband Fritz Ratke was a long time supporter of 4-H and our trainer for many years. Pictured is the 4-H Coal Trail Riders President Jessie Buckland (left) and the winner Teasie O'Donnell.

FCSS Contact Laura Biggs 7493380. Bingo every other Thursday.

ELKS Meeting: Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Contact Thorville Dyck @ 749-3011. ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Call Bob Manning 749-3792 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Wednesday at the Library. Contact Debbie 749-3050. Delburne Library Tuesday 1:00 - 4:30; 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wed & Thurs 1:00 – 4:30 pm Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 pm

Delburne Light Horse Association Contact Darlene Schlag 749-2506 or 391-2731 Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for your Welcome package. Alberta Association of Landowners for the Protection of Agricultural Land (AALPAL) Local contact is Eileen Murray 403-749-2279 Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers and Shannon Glover is able to deliver to Delburne and area residents. Call 391-6775.

Village Council Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Village Office at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Contact Debbie Bobocel 749-3606. Delburne Chamber of Commerce Contact Darryl Rinehart 749-2015. Karate Classes Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Delburne Community Hall. New members welcome. Contact Jan Temblay 749-2228. Delburne Pottery Club Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am located at the rear of the Curling Rink. Contact Laura Wright 749-2136.

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Lab Services every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. For more information or an appointment call 773-3636. Delburne Neighborhood Place (403) 7493380. Coordinator: Roanne Bryant. Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am - 3 pm, Closed Friday & Saturday. PAC - Parent Advisory Council Meetings on first Wednesday of the month. Contact Terry Davidson at 749-2477 for more info.

Photo courtesy of Janice MacWhan

bie Bobocel 749-3606. Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Call Peter Lawrence 8864143 or Karla Unger for info 749-2702. Delburne 4-H Beef Club For more information please phone Deb Wells at 749-2651. Junior Forest Wardens Our group is unique and the 4 key areas are: Outdoor skills, Ecology, Forestry & Leadership. For children ages 6-18. Call Deb Jackson @ 749-2429 for more information. Delburne Bottle Depot is set up to take your returnable bottles and donate the money to the Delburne Food Bank. Family School Wellness Worker - Elsie Ramsden Cell number is 304-6842 or Delburne School 749-3838 or Neighborhood Place 749-3380. Delburne Moms & Tots For parents and their children. Meets at the Old Moo's Location every other Wednesdays from 10 am till 11:30. Contact Linda Attfield at 749-2975 for dates or more info. Healthy Families - Home Visitor Judy Scott 309-8222. Her role is to offer support to parents with new babies.

Economic Development Group Contact Deb-

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Delburne Centralized School Phone: (403)749-3838

Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Call Lynne 749-2588 or Tasha 749-3771

Feb. 7 – Grad Photos Feb. 10 – No School Feb. 16 – SH Night Ski at Canyon Feb. 20 – Family Day (No School) Feb. 23-24 – Teacher Conference (No School)

Citizens' Watch to volunteer call Dorothy Dorsey at 749-3817.

AMA Sessions Due to the anticipated large student enrolment for the February 2006 session, we are planning to run another session beginning April 24th, 2006, pending sufficient enrolment. February Session will run February 6, 8, 13, 15, 27 and March 1. April Session will run April 24, 26, May 1, 3, 8 and 10. When registering for classes, please indicate if you would prefer classes in February or April. In-car sessions will be scheduled so as to not interfere with preparing for and writing final exams. Please call 342-6730 for further information or to register. You may also contact Bill Soder directly at 347-0132 or 350-8375. Delburne To Host Provincials! Congratulations to the Delburne Peewee Outlaws who will host the 2006 Provincial Hockey Championships March 10-12! The first organizational meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30pm at the Arena. Everyone welcome to be a part of this great weekend! For more information please call Richard at 749-2954, Terry at 346-0859 or Shelley at 886-4143. Tire Recycling The Delburne 4-H Beef Club is collecting used tires for recycling. If you have any scrap tires you would like to have picked up, please contact Ben Farrant at 749-2267 or Craig Pisko at 749-2654.

Little or a Lot Find the perfect gift for your sweetheart French Valentine Cards ~ 13 Kid’s Cards $1 ~ Ty Gifts ~ $1 Cards Bags ~ Boxes ~ Custom Woodwork and more...

Save up to 40% on selected Russ Delburne Phone: 403-749-3850

MUSINGS By Kevin Burns Getting the Upper Hand Don had been travelling since 4:00 am. It was a three-hour drive to the airport in Halifax from his family's home on Cape Breton Island. He had been travelling for some twelve hours and was now just past one o'clock Mountain Time when I took my seat next to him on the plane. He was making the last leg of his flying journey before he embarked on a two and a half hour drive to his home in Northern Alberta. "What took you home?" I asked. "An uncle passed away. But it was good still to get home and see the rest of the family." "Do you miss Cape Breton?" "Yeah, sure, sometimes," I could hear the Maritime accent coming out again. "I still own a house on the island with a hundred and fifty acres. I've owned it since I was

4H Coal Trail Riders (Delburne) Contact: Janice at 749-3153.

Delburne Playschool Tues and Thurs from 9 - 11:30 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Phone Tracy Jackson 749-3059 or Mary Chaffin 749-2949. Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 749-2525. Delburne United Church Sunday Service 11:15 am, Sunday School 11:15 am. Friendship Group meets the 3rd Mon. at 7:30 Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells @ 749-2453. Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wed of month at Great Bend Church of Christ Learning Center at 2 pm. Sunday School Great Bend Church of Christ. For more information, call Marilyn at 749-3949 or Glenna at 749-2106. Delburne Gospel Church 27th Ave & 22nd st. Pastor: Rev. Paul Meier. Sunday Worship & children's Sunday School: 11 am. AWANA: School age children's group: Wed 6:30pm. Bible Study Group: Tuesday 7:30 pm ____________________________________ Delburne & District Curling Club Monday - Ladies Tuesday - Seniors Wednesday - Men's Thursday-Super League Drop-in Curling Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Fun for Everyone!

thirteen." "How many years is that?" "Forty this year," he said proudly. "You bought a house at thirteen?" I was shocked. "Yep. My Dad said if you're going to quit school, then you better have your own place to live in. So I paid two hundred dollars for a hundred year-old house and a hundred and fifty acres back in 1960. The house is still standing and there's a fellow renting it from me. He lives in it quite comfortably." "How much would that house be worth now?" I questioned. "I'd take twenty-five thousand for it right now, but then I'm in no rush to sell," he laughed. By my calculations, Don has multiplied his initial investment one hundred and twenty-five times in forty years. This got me to thinking. If we could just learn to invest in ourselves on a regular basis, we too would multiply our results exponentially. Whether that means putting money away for ourselves first, or enrolling in continuing education or at least buying a book that can improve us either personally or professionally.

We are like computers in the way that the hardware will only do what the software tells it to. If the hard drive (you) has a few performance (results) deficiencies, then it is time to upgrade the software (what we can learn). I am personally amazed at how many people will spend a small fortune upgrading their computers, their cellular phones, their cars and yes, even their wardrobe, but won't spend a dime on self-improvement. Did you realize that in order to have a "Best Seller" in Canada, you only have to sell five thousand books in a country of thirty-three million people? Proof that we don't read enough. What is it going to take to convince us that our lives get better only when we get better? In other words, when we improve ourselves we will surely improve our circumstances. When we become more knowledgeable, we make better decisions, which lead to better results, which surely will improve our circumstances. It seems to me that the people who improve themselves would have a huge advantage over those who don't.

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Friday, February 3, 2006

The Chautauqua B3

us who would receive service from a tower at the Elnora Health Care Centre. It was a very interesting evening and certainly gave us lots to think about.

Elnora Jottings Write-up/Photos Courtesy of Pat Buckland

Condolences to the Newman family on the passing of 95 year old Lyd on January 19th. His funeral was held at the Elnora Hall on Tuesday, January He and his 24th. wife, Inez, lived in Elnora for many, many years and he’ll be missed. Reimar Poth gives a presentation on high speed Internet in Elnora. Approximately 50 people attended a seminar on High Speed Internet at the Elnora Hall on January 16th. Gwen Kidd, Chair of the Economic Development Committee introduced our speaker, Reimar Poth, Council Member for Division 2 as well as Deputy Reeve for the County of Red Deer and owner of his own business called Tel-Com-Tec. Rob Barratt, of the Attraction & Investment Focus Group of the EDC then gave a brief talk about why he had contacted Councillor Poth to come to Elnora. He referred to the questionnaires that were sent out, and the number of people needed to sign up in order to get an Internet Service Provider. Councillor Poth then gave a very informative presentation about High Speed. It’s title was “Building Invisible Super Highways”. It’s like road construction and throughout his presentation, he compared each aspect of the Internet to our highway systems, which helped us to understand it better. Overcoming Topography was the title of one section we looked at and little did we know that terrain and various obstructions along the radio route may affect service. Also, if you have trees in your area or yard, in the winter when the leaves are off the reception may be good, but in the Spring when the leaves start coming out, they may block your reception. Something to think about if you are planning on putting up equipment! Those were just a couple of things we covered. The rest was quite technical, but it was very interesting. He also did a scenario of Elnora and area using the land locations of the people who had sent in their questionnaires. Using a computer program, he showed

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

Regular activities have been going along as usual in Elnora. The Focus Groups have been meeting, the FCSS/ Neighbourhood Place meeting was held and curling is in full swing.

Winners of the A Event at the Elnora Ladies Bonspiel

The Elnora Ice Spectations have been very busy. On January 21st they competed in the Provincials in Red Deer and won a Bronze Medal. Way to go girls! They are in the Novice Category which are ages 10 16 and it really shows the dedication they and their families have to this sport. They come to practice in Trochu Winners of the B Event at the Elnora Ladies Bonspiel from Olds, Three Bonspiel at St. Paul last weekend, January Hills, Drumheller, Elnora, Delburne and Red 26th to 28th! Dale Brown was skip and his Deer. There are 17 girls on the team and they team of Henry Momot, Curtis Mose and Steve work very, very hard. This year their theme is Pennock did a great job. Way to go guys! ‘The Lion King’. On February 2nd they go to Winnipeg to compete on February 4th & 5th at The Elnora Ladies Bonspiel was held on the Western Canadian Competitions. We all January 26th to 28th with 10 teams participatwish you the best of luck in Winnipeg and you ing. A delicious supper was served Saturday are a great example to your communities! night after the last games were played to which there was a good turn out. Winners are Congratulations to the Elnora Firemen for winning the “C” Event in the Firemen’s

PINE LAKE HAPPENINGS Pine Lake Hub Carpet Bowling - 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month. Pine Lake Parents & Tots For parents and their children ages 0-6. Meets at the Pine Lake Hub. Contact Roanne at 886-2414 for more info.

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B4 The Chautauqua as follows: In the “A” Event, Louise Smith’s team from Delburne of DeAnne Watson, Pam Olgilvie, and Sandy Paradon; the “B” Event, Elnora’s Hazel Schmelke’s team from Huxley of Sandy Ottosen - Skip, Dixie Hodgson and Denese Radomske; the “C” Event, Big Valley’s Marjorie Kiemile’s team of Tammy Webster from Big Valley, Ida Upton from Morin and Phyllis Forsyth from Nordeg. The games were well played and some of them were very close. Congratulations to the winners. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “It’s the job that’s never started that takes longest to finish” (Jonathan Swift)

Friday, February 3, 2006

Elnora Happenings

Legion Happy Hour Dinners - first two Fridays in Dec.

Feb. 11 - Youth Bonspiel

Elnora Library: (phone: 773-3966) Mondays 9:00 - noon Wednesdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm Thursdays 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Feb. 13 - Marketing Focus Group Meeting at Health Care Centre Feb. 24 - 26 - Elnora All Niter Curling Bonspiel March 1 - 4 - Senior’s Bonspiel Mar. 5 - Delburne & District Light Horse Assoc. Bonspiel in Elnora March 8 - 11 - Mixed Bonspiel March 18 - Grannies Bonspiel March 18 - Dinner Theatre at the Elnora Hall May 13 - Spring Market/Arts & Craft Sale - so start on those items now! Karen Scott at 773-3556 will be taking bookings for the Elnora Community Hall and the Elnora Ag Centre. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursday afternoon and evening. Call April Irwin at 773-3171 for more info.

Winners of the C Event at the Elnora Ladies Bonspiel

DON'T MESS WITH GRANDMA An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at the top of her voice, "I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car!" The four men didn't wait for a second invitation. They got out and ran like mad. The lady, somewhat shaken, then proceeded to load her shopping bags into the back of the car and got into driver's seat. She was so shaken that she could not get her key into the ignition. She tried and tried, and then it dawned on her why. A few minutes later, she found her own car parked four or five spaces farther down. She loaded her bags into the car and drove to the police station. The sergeant to whom she told the story couldn't stop laughing. He pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale men were reporting a car jacking by a mad, elderly woman described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun. No charges were filed. If you're going to have a Senior Moment, make it a memorable one. - Author Unknown

Elnora Community Bus to Red Deer every 4th Monday. Contact Betty for more info 773-2374. Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 773-3105 for info. Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm. Elnora Drop-In Monday Cribbage 7:30 pm Wednesday Carpet Bowling 7:30 pm Thursday - Boys & Girls Clubs 1st Friday Potluck noon 1st & 3rd Friday Jam sessions Lab Hours Wednesdays 9 - noon at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Baby Immunization Clinic call 773-3636

Health Facts

health centre, AADAC office or the toll-free Smokers' Helpline at 1-866-332-2322.

PREVENTING FALLS -- SLIPPERY SIDEWALKS Slippery sidewalks are a hazard - especially to seniors. Injuries due to falls can rob seniors of their mobility and independence. An Edmonton-based study found that 73 per cent of falls among seniors happen outdoors and of those 65 per cent occurred on ice. You can help reduce the risk of falls by keeping your sidewalk clear of slippery snow and ice. Seniors can help prevent falls on ice and snow by taking the following precautions: • Use a cane with a pick • Carry as little as possible • Use home delivery services • Wear footwear with ice grips • Use a bundle-cart or ask for help • Avoid walking in heavy traffic or after dark • Cross the street only at a crosswalk or intersection

NOROVIRUS COMMON IN WINTER Norovirus (stomach flu) is a viral infection that occurs throughout the year, but is more common in winter. Symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea, tend to appear suddenly and last 24 to 48 hours. Norovirus spreads quickly through close contact with others who are infected. You can reduce the risk of infection this winter by avoiding infected people and washing your hands frequently. If you are already ill, you can help prevent the spread of Norovirus by washing your hands frequently, not preparing food for others, and avoiding visiting schools, childcare centers, hospitals, and seniors’ lodges and care centers. Call Health Link Alberta toll-free at: 1-866-408-LINK (5465) for more information on Norovirus.

REGION SUPPORTS SMOKE-FREE PLACES The DTHR supports the new Smoke-Free Places Act as a way of reducing the negative health effects caused by smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke. The act, which came into effect in Alberta on January 1, sets a minimum standard across Alberta and prohibits smoking in any public place that is accessible to minors. For more information about the Smoke-Free Places Act, please visit: www.smokefreeplaces.com. For more information or assistance with quitting any form of tobacco, please contact your local community

VACATION--TRAVEL HEALTH Travel to exotic destinations is a real treat, but before you check your luggage, be sure to check your vacation plans with a travel-health nurse. Diseases like Hepatitis A are common in many other countries but can be avoided. A travel-health nurse can help you have a safe trip by reviewing your destination with you, discussing the potential health risks, and suggesting precautions you can take, including immunizations. The consultation fee is $35 per person plus the cost of any immunizations recommended by the nurse. Call Health Link Alberta at: 1-866-408-LINK (5465) to find the nearest Travel Health Clinic and book your appointment today. Bon voyage!

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Friday, February 3, 2006

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

The Chautauqua B5

A Different Perspective By James Strachan Mrs. Harcus In two thousand and three, my mother’s oldest living friend died at the age of 101. She had been in my life since I was a toddler. Her name was Johan and she was from the Orkney Islands. I loved visiting her. Toward the end of her life, her eyesight was failing, and she would pour me a full six-ounce glass of sherry, instead of a “wee dram.” We would totter together down the hall to the dining room in her building, and she would giggle at being tipsy. Every time we went to Winnipeg, we tried to visit her. One year, we struggled to think of an appropriate Christmas gift for her. What do you buy for a mostly-blind woman of 99 years who has everything and given most of it away? We settled on a hand made stuffed toy, a velvet and cuddly seal. I’d never seen a stuffed seal before, but what the heck! I’ll bet she didn’t have one of those! Our next trip to Winnipeg was a few months later. When we arrived at Johan’s apartment, she was overjoyed to see us, and thanked us profusely for the Christmas gift. It turned out that she and her thirteen brothers and sisters were wont to go down to the rocks at the end of their island and play with the seals when they were young! Our silly gift prompted a flood of memories and subsequent stories from her childhood and youth that would never have been recalled without our velvet seal! It was a gift without parallel, as it turned out, bringing our old friend many gifts of memory and the reliving of her youthful days. Imagine how frequently that might happen between human beings. You have a gift, but it seems silly, frivolous, insignificant, so you don’t give it. You withhold it, you tuck it away. You put your ‘velvet seal’ back in the closet, thus depriving someone of that gift. Oh, I know; you don’t think your gift is so great. Your sister’s better looking; your younger brother is smarter. And you’re just a farmer…or a secretary…or an aide…or a Dad, or a Mom. But you don’t get to be the judge of which gift is acceptable. That’s God’s prerogative, and we have to be ready to be told that our gift is valuable, that we are valuable! I think a lot of folk spend so much time groaning about how unacceptable and bad they are that aren’t prepared to be found acceptable – even necessary – to God’s work with people! Despite our tendency to quote scripture to make each other feel bad, the overwhelming testimony of Jesus words in the gospels is that he loved and valued little, ordinary people, and the little, ordinary gifts they shared. Like the little boy with his buns and fish; or the divorced woman with her jug of water. If Jesus accepts your humble gift, who made you God that you can condemn yourself for not being perfect? Get over yourself, and smile. Apparently God

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

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Are You Fiscally Fit? By Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital Learn More About RESPs I’m sure you’re starting to notice the advertisements for RRSP contributions from the local financial institutions. It’s also a good time to start thinking about RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan) contributions – either adding to your monthly or yearly contributions or starting a plan in the first place. These plans are available to those who want to plan for their child’s (or grandchild’s) further education but… How do you determine the best plan for your needs? What extra costs are involved? Is it transferable from one child to the next? Are there guidelines around what post secondary institutions qualify? What if your child chooses not to go to college or university? These questions and more plague many of us to the point where it may seem easiest to do nothing at all. That is why Community Capital invites you to a free session: “Giving Your Children the Gift of a Head Start” on Wednesday, February 22 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Crimson Centre (4730 Ross Street) in Red Deer. This is a non-obligation, information only session. Space is limited to please call early to register. If this session topic, or any of the others we have to offer, is something you would like to see in your community please don’t hesitate to contact us. Community Capital is a non-profit organization based in Central Alberta that is committed to helping people make better financial decisions. Call 403-340-1323, visit www.communitycapital.ca or email [email protected] for more information.

Take precautions to avoid Norovirus A number of recent outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness due to Norovirus (formerly “Norwalk virus”) have been reported in the David Thompson Health Region. The DTHR is advising residents to take precautions to avoid the spread of illness circulating in the region. Since early December, four confirmed outbreaks of Norovirus have been identified in continuing care and residential care facilities. Norovirus is a viral infection that occurs throughout the year, but is more common in the winter months. Symptoms always include vomiting and/or diarrhea, and may also include muscle aches and low-grade fever. Although unpleasant, symptoms usually last only 24 to 48 hours and require no special treatment. “The virus generally causes only minor illness but it can be debilitating for the very young, the very old or those with weakened immune systems.” said Dr. Martin Lavoie, medical officer of health for the David Thompson Health Region. The virus can spread very easily through close contact with, or eating food prepared by, someone who is ill with the infection. “Anyone who is ill should delay visiting loved ones in seniors' residences and institutional facilities, and should refrain from preparing food for others. Children who are ill with symptoms of Norovirus should stay home from school or daycare until they are feeling better,” added Lavoie. Precautions you can take to help avoid the virus include: • Always washing your hands after using the bathroom, after providing care to an ill person, after handling soiled laundry, and before handling food. Washing your hands breaks the chain of transmission. • Anyone who has suffered vomiting and/or has diarrhea should avoid the following activities until the symptoms are over: attending schools or child care facilities; or, visiting friends and relatives in seniors’ residences, continuing care facilities or hospitals, and preparing food for others. For health advice & information 24 hours/day, call 1-866-408-LINK.

Friday, February 3, 2006 (From a Nova Scotia farm kid now at a Recruit Training Depot. Likes to write with large print.)

Dear Ma and Pa: I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before maybe all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m., but am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc, but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and other regular food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys from Halifax that live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you till noon when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on "route marches", which the platoon sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The sergeant is like a school teacher. He nags a lot. The Capt. is like the school board. Majors and colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none. This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I got a medal for shooting. I don't know why. The bullseye is near as big as a chipmunk head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Then we have what they call hand-to hand combat training. You get to wrestle with them two city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about the best they got in this except for that Tug MacDonald from over Lawrencetown way. I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only 5'6" and 130 pounds, and he's 6'8" and weighs near 300 pounds dry. Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers get onto this setup and come stampeding in. Your loving daughter, Gail

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Friday, February 3, 2006

The Chautauqua B7

KOREAN ADVENTURER By Alan E. Johnson Laden with Love I know Valentine's Day is coming up, and I wanted to comment on what a lot of people think is a bogus holiday solely created to sell a lot of cards, candy, and flowers. If you think you have it bad in Canada, you should try being in love in Korea. There are no less than 21 anniversaries, special days, and celebrations during the year for couples to shower each other with gifts and affection. Some relationships suffer, and are crushed underneath such a burden. Korean companies were awe-struck by the success of Valentine's Day when it was first introduced here, and found ways to cash in on the trend by marketing their own products, whatever they were, through a tie-in to love. Korea is a country focused on marketing as much as matrimony and love, and there is now a special day on the 14th of every month to celebrate, and a few other goodies along the way. For example, January 14th is "Diary Day," and sweethearts are encouraged to buy gifts such as planners and mark down all their "red letter days of love." Next on the calendar is Valentine's Day itself, when Korean women buy chocolate for their boyfriends. Army trucks are deployed to deliver chocolates from women whose boyfriends are serving in the armed forces (two years service is mandatory for all Korean males). March 14th is known as "White Day," a celebration originating in Japan. It was imported to Korea and is marked by Korean men returning the favour of their Valentine's chocolate with candy for their girlfriends. April 14th is "Black Day," and is purely Korean. This is the day for those who have not found love to mark their status as lonely hearts by eating noodles in black sauce. Single students at university have been known to eat bowls of them, trying to find a soul mate over food. May 15th is known as "Yellow Day" and "Rose Day." Lonely hearts gather together for curry and companionship. Those who find love on this day exchange roses, and dressing in yellow is also recommended. I saw a Korean singer on television once, all dressed in yellow, right down to his socks. I don't know what he was singing about, but he seemed pretty pleased about it. The rest of the celebrations that follow (on the 14th of each month) have not yet gained much of a following, but give it time. August 14th is known as "Green Day" (No, it's not named after the band!), when couples are supposed to dress in green, walk in the woods, and drink soju, a cheap liquor that comes in green bottles. Couples in Korea sometimes go out dressed in exactly the same clothes. Foreigners like to break each other up by purchasing "couple shirts" as a gag gift, but Koreans are utterly serious about it. On "Silver Day," couples can freely ask their friends to pay for their dates, and couples are expected to exchange gifts made of silver. A

new day that has taken off quite well in Korea is a festivity that combines feelings of affection with chocolate on a stick. November 11th is "Pepero Day," and is named after a pencilshaped cookie stick covered in chocolate. It is purchased in abundance on the day, and is exchanged mostly by young Koreans as an expression of affection for their friends. I remember getting a lot of these from my students last year. They would always pause and ask the significance of the poppy on my lapel, so I got to talk about the contrast in the way November 11th is observed in Korea and Canada. Oh Mi-Kyeong, an advisor at the matchmaking company "Duo," said all the attention on love and special days in Korean society puts an emphasis that may strain some relationships. "Singles feel lonely on these days and the atmosphere drives them to make a new boy- or girlfriend. Many couples fight on those days because they feel hurt if their lover doesn't do enough to (express love)." Many couples, feeling they have to celebrate their 100th, 200th, 300th and 1,000th-day anniversaries, turn to the internet for help. Not a surprise, considering how wired into it Korea is (#1 in the world). There are sites specifically geared to calculate all these milestones and send a special message without the sender having to think about it too much. It's all automatic. "It must be difficult for young people to

keep their relationships going with so many special days," said Yoko Tagami, a Japanese essayist living in Seoul. " It could even scare single men away from marrying." Newspapers and lifestyle magazines often get into the act. For instance, "First Snow Day" was recently touted as a day for couples to do something romantic the first time flakes fell. Several media sources can always be counted on to come up with lists of places for couples to go, and activities to make young hearts flutter. Christmas Eve is one of the biggest date nights of the year, as well as marking the season of high prices, as many businesses try to make a few extra won off of young lovers. Restaurants offer pricey Christmas menus, high end jewelry stores are packed with couples buying (non-discounted) goods, and even some "Love Motels" raise prices for couples who want to stretch their Christmas Eve date until next morning. Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink. Say no more. Of course, anniversaries and birthdays are also major events circled on every young lovers' calendars. The pinch of too many festivities is expressed by one young person, Kim Mi-yeon, who said, "I gave my boyfriend a gift soon after we went out and that just made his expectations bigger for more expensive gifts. I had to ask my parents for money for gifts, and in the end, we broke up because of the cost." So, Canadians, I say to you be happy that you only have one special day for your loved one. Just be sure to make it count, and tell that someone how you feel.

Shift Happens! Simple Steps to Find Joy and Happiness in 2006 by Linda Edgecombe, Accountability Expert, Outrageously funny speaker Happiness, joy and esteem are very achievable, not complicated and cost virtually nothing, except a bit of your time. There are 7 simple things we all need to do each day, and I guarantee, you will be more settled, calmer, and like yourself more in 2006. For all you A type, driven, self-confident people, lets make the goal this year to have our Self Esteem rise to meet our Self Confidence! 1. Get some good quality sleep each night. That means at least 8 hours according to the sleep experts. No I don’t want to hear how you function well on 5. Get 8! 2. Eat some healthy unprocessed foods daily. That means more fruits and veggies. And then throw one more portion in, because we all know you didn’t get enough. 3. Get some real fresh air each day, which means outside for at least 15 minutes. Even if it’s only you parking across the lot from the store. Fresh air, during some daylight is amazing for your personal sense of self. 4. Move your body for at least 10 minutes a day. Ask yourself “what do you have in the tank today?” Then get moving. The endorphins allow you to be more of yourself and the mental and physical lift helps you assist others with their journeys. 5. Have at least one meaningful connection with another person each day. Not just a “hi” how are you, but something that is honest and transparent. I don’t know about you, but I am just sick to death with pretentious chitchats. Maybe I’m getting too old for these types of BS conversations. So cut to the chase and be yourself. 6. Laugh! Find even an obscurity to laugh at. Find your funny faster everyday. 7. BONUS: If you get the chance, reach out and do something that has no consequence to you. Help someone, some group, smile at someone you don’t know. It’s the give factor. That’s how simple it is folks. You don’t need to do any inner child work, or have a re-birthing exercise performed on yourself. So how do you rank? I’d love to hear from you, if you follow these 7 simple steps to Joy and Happiness in 2006. Even if you don't use them email me! :o) www.lindaedgecombe.com

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Friday, February 3, 2006

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

SUDOKU Fill in the missing numbers so every row, column and quadrant contains the number 1 through 9. Each puzzle has a single solution.

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