Chautauqua Friday, November 4, 2005

Sharing traditional values with today’s communities

2005 Vol. 4, No. 21

Remembrance Day Nov. 11 FIRE BENEFIT

Concert & Dance for Callaghan’s Friday, November 4, 2005 Delburne Community Hall Tickets: $10.00 Concert: 7:00 pm How the West is Won

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote. It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, It is the VERTERAN, who serves under the Flag, God Bless them. - author unknown 2005 is the Year of the Veteran...be sure and thank a veteran today for all they did so you can enjoy the life you live.

The Ribbon is Cut at the Grand Opening of Alix’s New Village Maintenance Shop

Dance: 9:30 pm Rockin’ Tunes DJ Door Prizes Live Auction 75/25 Draws Silent Auction Cash Bar Midnight Lunch Visit Cozy Quilt Café, Rinehart’s or Little or a Lot for tickets or to make a donation. Cash donations can also be made at Community Savings (Delburne)

Mirror Legion Branch 189 By Edward Kingston, Poppy Chairman Remembrance Day is almost here once again. Branch 189 will be placing Poppy boxes in different businesses in both Mirror and Alix. We sincerely hope you will once again support our branch by buying a poppy. Donations in the past year went to Alix/ Mirror Neighbourhood Network and Bashaw Hospital. Donations in the past, on behalf of Branch 189, have gone to Mirror School, Alix MAC School, Victim Services and Mirror Guiding. If you would like to lay a wreath at our Remembrance Day service in Mirror, you can make a donation at the Legion Branch or to one of our members.

Bob Chappell of Rahr Malting presents the prize to Brenda Knight (for Sharon Faszer). Marilyn Sutley was also a winner. Holly Buelow of Candy Bouquet (below, right) presents Tracey Harvey with the bouquet won by Wendy Barber

Brenda Knight and Dave McGhie held the ribbon which was cut by Mayor Kortzman. Photos courtesy of the Village of Alix

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 have been a fan of bullriding for a number of years. I actually come by my fascination with this extreme sport honestly as I come from a family with a long heritage in rodeoing and bullriding. Perhaps one of the more colourful of my rodeoing relatives was Dale “Hoot” Rose from the Redcliff/Medicine Hat area. Dale reached the rodeo heights in the 70s, winning the bullriding at the Calgary Stampede in 1973 and then the Guy Weadick Award for sportsmanship in 1974. One of my own earliest memories of Dale’s rodeo exploits was when he was gored by a bull at the Ponoka Old-timers Rodeo in the 1980s. While the injury slowed Dale down, I do know it didn’t completely stop him from getting on the bulls in later years. Dale also trained a number of young rodeo hopefuls in the art of bullriding and calf roping beginning in the 1960s. Many of these young men went on to become rodeo champions and legends in their own right. Though a born cowboy, there was more to Dale than just rodeoing. He was an accomplished woodworker. As well, he was an incredible storyteller and wordsmith. He was known for being able to spin a good tale. Dale passed away Oct. 27th taking his best stories with him, leaving us with memories.

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Remembrance Day Exhibit & Open House at Alix Wagon Wheel Museum on Nov. 11th from Noon to 6 pm!

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VILLAGE OF ALIX Office 747-2495

Emergency 747-2929

The Village Council and Staff would like to thank Cliff Nichols for his hard work this summer and are looking forward to his return next Spring. Welcome to Vern Sidam the newest full time staff member to the Village. Vern will be studying for a Water/Waste Water Certificate as well as performing the daily duties of the Maintenance Crew. The Village Maintenance Crew is requesting the public’s assistance regarding items being flushed down the sewer. This causes increased maintenance on the sewer pumps that is expensive. Please put the following items in the garbage NOT IN THE SEWER SYSTEM: Condoms Vegetables Panties Tampons Q tips Paper Towel Bandages Rubber Gloves Pregnancy Test Kits Women’s Condoms Nylon Stockings

FCSS/Recreation 747-2030

Campground Caretaker 318-9854

Please be advised that if these items continue to be flushed down the sewer, a utility rate increase or surcharge may be necessary to cover the increased maintenance and disposal costs to a designated land fill. Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House for the Village Maintenance Shop. It was great having you there to help us celebrate this occasion. Thanks to Candy Bouquet for the donation of a candy bouquet won by Wendy Barber, and Rahr Malting for the cases of Sleeman’s and Big Rock Beer and two ball caps won by Sharon Faszer and Marilyn Sutley. Wendy generously donated the bouquet back and requested that it be given to family with children. Congratulations to Tracey Harvey. The Fire Department requires volunteers who can respond to DAY TIME EMERGENCIES. Please contact Jim von Hollen at 747-3559. The Village of Alix Council Minutes will now be published as “draft” form. This will allow for the minutes of the current

meeting to be published before they have been ratified by Council. Please be aware that these minutes are “draft only” and there may be minor changes made to them. Our goal is to improve communication with the residents and businesses in the community. WATER UPDATE: The Mayor and Administration met with Rahr Malting representatives to review the options for a improved short term water supply. We are working towards a short term water solution by year end. Good bye to all of our SNOW BIRDS, have a safe and happy Winter in the warm sun. We will be looking forward to your return in the Spring. Transfer Station Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Next Council Meeting November, 15, 2005

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VILLAGE OF ALIX Assessment and Mill Rate What is a mill rate? A mill rate is a formula used to establish the amount of money a municipality will have to charge as a tax levy in order to collect revenues for the municipality to operate. Once Council establishes the mill rate by Bylaw it is levied against each property; (multiply the rate by the assessment of property) How are school taxes collected? School taxes are collected through property tax. The Province requisitions the Municipalities for the collection of school taxes. The amount a municipality is required to pay is directly related to the total assessment of property in the Municipality. The school rate is then determined and levied against each property at the same time the municipal taxes are done. The school tax is shown separately from the municipal tax on your tax notice. The school portion of taxes has been between 26% and 30% of your total tax bill in the last 8 years. The municipality does not retain any portion of the school tax. The money is sent to the province on a quarterly basis. The Village of Alix Mill Rates for the past years are as follows: The following information has been taken directly from the Village of Alix Mill Rate Bylaws Assessment Class

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

Residential Municipal 12.6 Alberta School Fund 4.897

12.6 4.765

13.0 4.65

13.0 4.559

13.0 4.5

13.5 5.4

14.5 6.38

15.5 6.88

16.0 6.749

Total tax rate

17.36

17.65

17.559

17.5

18.9

20.88

22.38

25.749

Non Residential Municipal 12.6 Alberta School Fund 5.56

12.6 8.6

13.0 7.75

13.0 7.57

13.0 7.7

13.5 9.85

14.5 10.0

15.5 11.81

16.0 9.86

Total tax rate

21.20

17.65

20.57

20.7

23.35

24.5

27.31

25.86

Seniors Manor Municipal 12.6 Alberta School Fund 0

12.6 0

13.0 0

13.0 0

13.0 0

13.5 0

14.5 0

15.5 0

16.0 0

Total tax rate

12.6

12.6

13.0

13.0

13.0

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.0

Machinery & Equipment Municipal 12.6 Alberta School Fund 0

12.6 0

13.0 0

13.0 0

13.0 0

13.5 0

14.5 0

15.5 0

16.0 0

Total tax rate

12.6

13.0

13.0

13.0

13.5

14.5

15.5

16.0

17.497

18.16

12.6

The Village of Alix Assessments have been: 2005 Residential & Farm 28,555,230 Non Residential 7,515,610 Machinery & Equipment 23,500,700 Seniors Manor 417,030 Linear Property 1,359,430

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

28,034,670

26,699,340

25,125,420

24,010,900

21,180,490

17,903,170

15,041,150

13,912,210

6,983,650

7,786,300

7,630,640

7,447,420

6,847,150

6,672,540

6,635,350

7,165,860

22,813,090

21,954,790

21,233,450

19,819,910

19,643,410

17,375,280

17,221,050

15,428,110

399,610

358,580

344,660

337,910

328,450

303,560

295,950

374,800

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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 ONTARIO Our travel evenings begin again on Nov. 19 at 6:30 pm at the Library. Potluck supper followed by some sharing time. Join us as we travel to Ontario. LIBRARY CARD FEES: $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province at no extra cost. 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. We would like to thank those members of the community who have donated books in memory of family members. 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. ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Select Catalogue. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). ______________ WHAT’S NEW To keep up to date and find out what’s new at the library, go to http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca _____________ A set of keys was left at the library. If you’re missing a set, please come in and see if we have yours.

Friday, November 4, 2005

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 Where Poppies Grow: a World War I Companion by Linda Granfield - They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old...We will remember them… A Poppy is to Remember by Heather Patterson - A poppy is to remember those far from home, crossing troubled lands, and threatening waters, and dangerous skies… Under a Prairie Sky by Anne Laurel Carter a young boy dreams of growing up and being a Mountie… The RCMP Musical Ride by Maxwell Newhouse - a tribute to the majesty and pageantry of the Musical Ride. ___________________________ Thank You to everyone who participated in the Great Alberta Reading Challenge on Oct. 19 & 20th. Alix tied for 12th place with Medicine Hat out of 26 libraries. Thank You to everyone who brought a nonperishable food item for the Alix Food Bank during the month of October. The library was able to donate a boxful of food which will be used to benefit local residents.

Friends of Alix MAC Society

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

Halloween Bash: Well, it’s over for another year. There are so many people to thank • My volunteers who worked so hard at setting up and helping out at the event • Betty Ward for the pumpkin • Arlene and Lori for the help with the mad scientist and decorating • Jean for the popcorn balls • The many people who donated either at the hall, or came and picked up the posters. Preschool Party: I want to thank the many businesses and Community Savings for allowing the kids to visit them on Halloween. They enjoyed it immensely. ________________ Alix Orthodox Ball Club: To date we have dugouts in place and shale delivered and laid. Thank you to the following for their sponsorship. Alix Agricultural Society Community Savings Quattro Alix Lions Club Glover International Alix Chamber of Commerce UFA Sincerely Jeannie Oppeboen & Jody Laplante

By Marie Payne FAMS has had 2 meetings - Oct. 6 and 20, 2005. The next fundraising casino is not until the last quarter of 2007 so our funds must last 17 months, instead of the 12 months we initially thought. We did not receive any feedback from our request in the last Chautauqua or school newsletter. Teachers did however request that their priority is the FAMS bus. The FAMS bus will need to be replaced before the end of the summer, so money from our budget will have to be set aside for that. We are concerned that the cost to run the bus for the year will use most of the budget, leaving little money for any other programs, speakers or events that will occur in the next 15 months. A Motion was passed that any overnight trip with the bus needs to be pre-approved by the Board. Our annual meeting and any advertised meetings are open to any interested individuals. The existing Board of Directors were voted to the Board in June of 2005 so the only position to be filled is the Vice-Chairman. By-laws to be discussed will be the quorum size and fiscal year. Future of the bus will be up for discussion and any concerns that are brought forward.

Book Fair and Sale Tuesday, November 8 Wednesday, November 9 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM each day Alix-MAC School Library This is a major fund raiser for the school library so please plan to attend. There are books for all age groups and everyone in the community is welcome. Remember - students who read are the ones who succeed.

Alix Hotel Invites everyone to come and be entertained by a…

Hypnotist Friday, Nov. 18th Free Appetizers during Happy Hour Lots of Fun for Everyone!

Friday, November 4, 2005

ALIX HOME HARDWARE Try our

New Natura Products Static Free Re-usable Dryer Sheets Good for 500 loads Chemical free Hypo-allergenic and Ultra Laundry Detergent Cleans with Tea-Tree Oil All Temperatures No Phosphates Christmas Stock Arriving Daily! Unique gift ideas

Help is Close to HOME Heads Up! Alix Lions Club is pleased to announce that St. James Gate will be back by popular demand on April 22, 2006 for our Spring Pub Night! Details to follow in the new year, but mark your calendar! The Alix Agricultural Society wishes to have public input on the possible removal of the race track at the Alix Ag Grounds. Those interested parties are welcome to attend any of the following meetings at the Ag Grounds to discuss their concerns: A final decision as to the future of the race track will be made at the Annual General Meeting of the Alix Agricultural Society on Monday, November 28th, 2005.

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ALIX COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 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 Time for Tots Jeannie Oppeboen 747-2157 Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt 747-2217 Stanton Community Hall Diane Gessleman 747-2363

Three Links Society Lacombe Foundation 782-4118 Women’s Institute Irene Guynup 747-2794 United Church Women Jean McDermand 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. Alix Family and Community Support Services, in partnership with Alix M.A.C. School is pleased to introduce SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN A BLENDED FAMILY This presentation will be offered following parent teacher interviews on Tuesday, November 8 from 7 pm until 9 pm at the Alix M.A.C. School. Living in a blended family presents its own unique challenges and blessings. This course offers practical, hands on ways to improve the quality of your blended family.

Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Alix FCSS @ 747-2030 or the School @ 747-2778.

13th ANNIVERSARY SALE Nov. 14 - 19th

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Nov. 15th Watch for flyer in the mail

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Alix MAC School Submitted by Rod Phillips The deserved winners (left) of the coveted SPUR Award (Students Promoting and Understanding Respect), include: Reagan Holmes, Tyler Gaudet, Robert Saunders, Chelsie Currier, Rachel Hunt, Tegan Wagner, Alexandra Baxendall, Amy Torringa, Caleb Henry, Lindy Payne, Lisa Gerlinsky, Lori Gerlinsky and Lisa Giesbrecht. Missing from the photo are Keelie Phillips, Britny Martens and Taylor Hiron. __________________________________________________________________

Pictured left are the Alix-MAC Junior High School participants in the Wolf Creek CWAJHA Cross country running competition held in Lacombe October 20th, 2005. The participants were: Back Row (L to R): Mitchell Clermont, Coach Mr. Strong, Lawrie Saunders and Ryan Mehle Middle Row: Thomasina Payne, Nathan Creighton, Kyle Letendre, Tegan Wagner, and Dane Nelson Front row: Billy Geisbrecht, Billy Kullman, Dylin Letendre, Ryan Clark, Colin Wilson and Chantal Payne The participants represented their school extremely well, with most participants finishing approximately in the middle of their age categories. However, of special note is the ranking of Nathan Creighton, 13th for grade nine boys and Ryan Mehle 8th place for grade 7 boys. I wish to thank everyone who participated in Cross-Country Running this year both in CWAJHA’s and at the Lacombe Cross-Country meet held the previous week. It was a great pleasure to be able to attend these competitions with an ever increasing number of participants. I hope to see everyone and even more team members come out for the Alix-MAC Cross-Country Team next year. Submitted by Mr. Strong

Alix Arena Association is looking for

VOLUNTEERS

to form a NEW ARENA/MULTI-USE FACILITY COMMITTEE Interested persons are asked to submit in writing their names and motivation for contributing to this community project to: Alix Arena Association c/o Box 454 Alix, AB T0C 0B0

before Nov. 30, 2005. All community members have something to offer their community. Is this a project that interests you?

Seventh-day Adventist Corner By Louise Buelow We have been in the community of Mirror for some time now, but maybe you don’t know us very well. Our name means we keep the seventh day, Saturday, as the day of worship, like Jesus did, and that we are looking forward for Him to come again soon. We believe that while we are waiting for Him we are to be meeting the needs of those around us. We continue to house the Mirror Food Bank, and since the demise of the Mirror FCSS, volunteers from among us continue to bring food in from the Red Deer Food Bank to keep the shelves stocked. We also have a freezer that contains a variety of meats, breads, and vegetables. We do ask you to sign in, however the sheet is kept behind locked doors and is confidential. This food bank is available to anyone in the Mirror area, whether rural or town. For access, or more information, phone Mary at 788-2074. Last fall we also picked up the Coats for Kids program from the FCSS. I would like to thank those individuals, businesses, and societies that donated the more than $400 that came in. The Mirror School Liaison worker, Connie Brooks, has access to the account which is separate from our church account. However, because donations came through our church account we are able to issue tax deductible receipts. Each summer we provide funds for children to attend Foothills Camp (west of Bowden) if they desire. Applications can be downloaded from the web or gotten from a church member. When an application is returned to us I will mail it in along with the appropriate fees. We are holding a Healthful Cooking Seminar which will run each Tuesday in November, 7:00 pm at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. There will be hands-on cooking, taste-testing, and a video presentation on improving our health. Everyone is welcome. For more information and to register, please call 747-2266 or 788-2074. We do not expect to meet every need as we are a small group. However, we would welcome ideas and participation from those in the community to make life better here in Mirror. I hope to write a column from time to time to update you with what is happening. We want feedback so we can meet real needs. We have no desire to be an exclusive comfort club. Please call me at 788-2298.

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Mirror Community Healthy Cooking Seminar each Tuesday in Nov. at 7 pm. Hands on cooking and tasting. No fee. Phone 747-2266 or 788-2074 for registration or more information. Sat., Nov. 5 Garage & Craft Sale at Mirror Community Hall 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Fri., Nov. 11 Legion Remembrance Day Service at Mirror Community Hall at 10:45 am. Everyone welcome. Sat., Nov. 12 Open House at the Mirror Fire Hall from noon - 4:00 pm. The Mirror Fire Department desperately needs new members. If you can volunteer, or you would like more information, please attend the Open House. Mon., Nov. 14 Regular meeting of the Library Board at 7:30 pm at the Library. Sat., Nov. 19 Christmas Tea, Craft & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Entertainment will be a fashion show. Everyone welcome. Mirror Guides and United Church Sunday School are again selling live Christmas wreaths for your enjoyment or to give as gifts. They must be pre-ordered by Nov. 21. For information and to order, please call Gale at 788-3835. Sat., Nov. 26 Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall. 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. Thurs., Dec. 1 Mirror & District Senior’s Christmas Supper. If you are able to give any help with this, please call Gale at 788-3835. _______________

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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. Mirror United Church “Travelling Basket” is once again on the move. Please keep it moving and let Gale know (788-3835) when you’ve passed it on. Mirror United Church is collecting items for Santa’s Anonymous, Food Bank and Women’s Shelter. Thank you for your support of these projects. 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 will meet Fridays after school at the United Church. Mirror Guiding Units extend thanks for your support of our recent bottle drive and cookie selling. If you were missed, or would like more cookies, please call Gale at 788-3835. _________________ 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 first Monday of each month. Neighbourhood Network Luc Bailly 788-2996 Friends of the Mirror Library Society contact Gale 788-3835 or Heather 788-3044

Jolly Seniors contact is President, Ken Oliver 788-2490.

Top Seller Starts Young

Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn

Cassandra MacGuire, otherwise known as ‘Cassie,’ attends kindergarten at Mirror School. Recently, she participated in a school fundraiser, for the School Council and became the top fund raiser. ‘Cassie’ sold over $6,300 dollars worth of cookie dough to friends and relatives. ‘Cassie’ said she enjoyed selling the dough and that she would do it again next year if she was asked. She said “mom” helped me quite a bit, but we know at school, that people would have a hard time saying ‘no’ to this little girl. Well done Cassie!

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.

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EVENTS IN TEES 2nd Annual Christmas Warm Up Market presented by the Clive Little Red Hen Playschool. Nov. 12th from 10 - 3 pm at the Tees Hall. See some of our community’s best independent merchants, crafters, & bakers! Warm up with a bowl of homemade soup & a biscuit, or bid in the silent auction. For more information contact Bobbi 784-2648. Parlby Creek Brushkateers Art Club has started at the Tees Hall. Instructor: Jan Howden-Paul. For information call Irene 7473556 (evenings). 1st Parlby Creek Beavers and Cubs meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 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.

Mirror & District Museum Activities Recording Your Family/Community Stories (oral history or self-published family history) Dec. 2 & Dec. 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Lead by Ferne Gudnason. Cost: $12. Capture personal history, family anecdotes and traditions, or maybe even a family cookbook. To reserve your spot call Ferne at 788-2189 and leave a message. Alix Lions Club Marks Lions World Sight Day by Mary Flexhaug Lions World Sight Day was created in 1998 to spotlight the importance of eradicating preventable blindness and improving sight. This year marks the eighth annual LWSD. The Alix Lions Club marked this occasion by challenging classes at Alix MAC School and Mirror School to collect recyclable eye glasses and hearing aids. On October 13th (World Sight Day), the grades which collected the most, were treated to a pizza party delivered by Lions members. A grand total of 85 used eyeglasses and 2 hearing aids were collected! Winners were: Alix MAC School: Grade Two Mirror School: Grade K/1/2. Many thanks to the students, staff and donors for making this project such a success! For year-round donations, collection boxes are located at the Alix & District Drop In Centre and Alix Medical Clinic. We appreciate their continuing support, and thank everyone who drops off their recyclable eyeglasses and hearing aids.

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VILLAGE OF CLIVE

Friday, November 4, 2005

Clive is Alive

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

Annual Lions Club Suitcase Dance Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Clive Community Hall. For more information or tickets, contact Lorne Joslin 784-3352 or Jerome Wildeman 784-3695.

Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Office.

Ag Society Annual General Meeting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at the Clive Meeting Room. Everyone welcome.

Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call 784-3414

Alberta Opera will be presenting ‘Rapunzel’ in the school gym Monday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. This is a modified, traditional fairytale sure to delight students of all ages. Funding for the production is provided through the recycling program run by the Grade One class with help from a number of extra students and parents who transport the recycling. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the production!

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 Thursday 9 - noon, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Coffee Time @ the Library - every Thursday morning. 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 or Karen Gardiner 784-2532 if more details. Clive School 784-3354 Principal: Ian Rawlinson

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 1st Parlby Creek Scouts Carla Kenney 784-3267 1st Parlby Creek Cubs Gordon Peters 784-2978 SOS Moms & Tots Playgroup Meet Tues, 10 am at Clive Baptist Church, Shelly Gray 784-3199 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 Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak 784-3964 Clive Skating Club call 784-2019 To Rent the following facilities, please call: Westling Hall Lisa Bierens 784-2574 Haynes Hall Terry 340-0627

Interagency/Service Provider Meeting 2nd Thursday 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. Nov. 9 Drop in Nov. 23 Card party Dec. 14 Drop in/Christmas craft Dec. 28 Closed for holidays. 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 Clive School became a peanut and nut reduced facility. We ask your cooperation in complying and helping reduce the risks for children who are highly allergic to peanuts and nuts. Nov. 7 - Report Cards Gr. 1 - 3 ECS Interviews Nov. 7 - 9 - Book Fair at the school library Nov. 8 & 9 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (K-Gr. 9) Nov. 9 - Remembrance Day Service 11:00 am in the gym Nov. 10 - No school Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day - No school Nov. 18 - No school - PD Day Nov. 21 - Alberta Opera RAPUNZEL at 10:30 am Nov. 25 - PD/Staff Meeting Day Nov. 28 - School Council meeting at 7 pm. Dec. 8 - Kindergarten’s White Elephant Sale Dec. 9 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS—Staff PD/Collaboration Dec. 21 - Kindergarten attends Seniors’ Tea and Christmas Concert Dec. 22 - Last school day before Christmas holiday Jan. 9/06 - School resumes

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ENVIRONMENTAL ALMANAC By Bud Bargholz Alix Weather for October The high temperature for this period was 18.9 on the 24th. The low was –7.8 on the 21st. Precipitation was almost nil, except for the rain on the night of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 when 33.8 mm fell. Only 1.4 mm fell for the rest of the month. Normal for Oct. is 19.9 mm or .78 inches. Last year in October 33.6 cm of snow fell, or 13.3 inches. As a point of interest, October is our second driest month of the year, right after February, that has an average of 17.7 mm, and November with 20.4 mm. Total moisture since Jan. 1st to Oct. 28th is 467.5 mm or 18.5 inches. Average for this period is 16.4 inches. This varies a lot from place to place, even just a few miles apart. There is still a lot of canola out that has not been harvested. I understand that it is just not curing and the seeds have a lot of chlorophyll in them and stay green. With all this dry weather it is very frustrating for the farmers. When the wind is out the East, ‘tis good for neither man or beast.

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HELP WANTED

2nd Annual Curl for Diabetes Funspiel November 12th, 2005. Bashaw Curling Club. $80 per team. Entry Deadline is November 9th, 2005. Call Debbie @ 372-4220 for info or to enter.

Contract for Janitor The Bashaw Curling Club requires Janitor Services for the 2005 2006 season. The successful contractor will be required to maintain the facility according to the duties set out by the curling club. All supplies to be supplied by curling club. Duties to commence ASAP. Hours of work vary according to club usage. Please submit resume listing experience, wages expected & references by 12 noon, Monday, November 14, 2005 to Debbie Cline, Box 691 Bashaw, AB T0B 0H0.

Friends of Alix MAC Fundraising Society Annual Meeting Nov. 17, 2005 at 7 pm, Alix MAC Library. Election of Vice-Chairperson, By-Law changes - future plans. Please come. CARDS OF THANKS

We would like to thank the community and the Alix Fire Dept. for their immediate response on Oct. 12, 2005 during our house fire (especially the four boys who tried to get the fire out and the people who helped to save our pets). The community has demonstrated so much care and compassion and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. We were amazed at how so many people, many of whom we had just recently met, were willing to help, and we think this generosity is a good reflection of the Village of Alix and its residents. Thank you to the volunteers on the fire department as well, you provide this village with such an essential service. Thank you all so very, very much, Marley & Devin FOR SALE

FOR SALE: Buffalo Meat: Fall Special - all steaks and roasts 20% off. Government inspected. MFL Ranch Bison 747-2500. FOR SALE: Bouvier des Flandres X Puppies. 11 weeks old. 2 male, 4 female. Declawed & docked tails. 588-9475. MISCELANEOUS

5th Annual Alix Chamber of Commerce Businessmen’s Christmas Party Saturday, November 26th at Alix Community Hall Doors open @ 6:00 pm Cocktails: 6.00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Supper: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Entertainment: Mark Eberwein "Name that Tune" Dance to Follow Cash Bar Shuttle Service This is a NON-SMOKING event. This event is open to all Alix & surrounding area business owners. If you did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Marilyn at 747-2751, Curt at 747-2414 or Ron at 747-3748

Curb-side Blue Box Recycling Service is available in Alix. Albertan’s Recycle 2001 at 747-2057 or 350-7394 for details. TUPPERWARE If you are needing Tupperware for Christmas gifts, I will be at the Christmas Warm-Up Market in Tees Nov. 12 with a table full of specials. Or call Ramona at 747-2154 anytime.

No pressure, no diamonds. – Mary Case

PART TIME BARMAID needed at the Alix Hotel. Experience an asset, but not necessary. CHAMBERMAID required for Alix Hotel. Phone 604-747-2772. OBITUARY

HAROLD SCHNEIDER was born on September 21, 1931 in Empress, Alberta. He was the fifth of nine children for Emma (nee Meding) and Wilhelm Schneider. He grew up in Estuary, Saskatchewan until 1941 when the family relocated to a new farm by Wimborne, Alberta. Harold helped out on the family farm until he decided to go out on his own by trucking with Art Schneider, Russell Smith, Don Dowell, Elmer Bower and Don Bower, and farming his own land. In December 1957, he married Selda Heibert and settled down in Linden, Alberta, where he continued to truck and to farm. While in Linden, they had 3 sons, Robert, Richard and Kenneth. In 1961, the family moved to Edberg, Alberta, where two more sons were born, Donald and Gerald, to complete the family. In 1967 the family relocated again to Empress, Alberta where Harold farmed, and later worked as the UFA bulk operator. In 1980, Harold sold the farm and began new adventures in trucking and lived in a number of small Alberta towns until he eventually settled in and around Alix, Alberta seventeen years ago. Harold met Jackie McColloch in 1995, who remained his friend and life-partner until his death on September 18, 2005. Harold enjoyed a wide variety of interests and activities like golfing, camping, motorcycles, boating, collecting, traveling, curling, and snow-mobiling. He even learned to ski when he was in his fifties. Even through his last few months, when he had to deal with health problems, he continued to enjoy spending time with his family and friends, and traveling about the province. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Emma and Wilhelm, his brother Gerhart (1995), his pbrother Paul (1987/0, his ex-wife Selda (2002), and his sister-in-law Rose (Art) (2004). He is survived by his sons, Robert (Laurie), Richard (Terry), Kenneth, Donald (Martha) and Gerald (Rhonda) and his grandchildren Jewel, Lyn, Kyle, Jonathan, Jesse, Jordon and Sarah; his brothers Alfred (Doris), Art, and sisters Martha (Marvin Lang), Hertha (Kenneth Pudwell), Margaret (Ronald Smith), Madeline (Russell Smith), and sisters-in-law Lydia (Gerhart) and Alberta (Paul) and his life-partner, Jackie McCulloch, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

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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 at 6:45 pm 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. To book an appointment call CLR Healing Center 780372-HEAL (4325). For pedicures, waxing & reflexology at CLR call Rita Reich at 3722129. Janet Thomas, therapeutic and relaxation massage therapist at 780-372-4325. 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 welcomes Rev. Penny Bruce to the parish. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce 4th Tuesday at the old Provincial Building

Friday, November 4, 2005

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. Legion Bingo Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. 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 372-3633. Tiny Tots offers an opportunity for fun, friendship, socialization, and support for both adults and children from 0-4. Tuesday, 10:0011:30 am at the Preschool Room at the Community Hall. Please feel free to drop in! 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 in the community FREE of charge. Please call 372-4074. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Tuesday of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 679-2980. Bashaw RCMP Victim Services Contact Constable Lisa Ruddell 780-372-3793.

!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR !! Bashaw Municipal Library is holding their 4th Annual Silent Auction for the month of November. Lots of items to bid on. Glory Bound Ladies Quartet from Camrose will entertain at Bashaw United Church on Sun., Nov. 6 at 2 pm. Admission: $8, 15 & under Free. Coffee & pie served at intermission. Smoke-free Cash Bingo Nov. 18 at the Happy Gang Centre. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Bingo at 7:30 pm. Six regular games plus Lucky 7, Wildcard, Bonanza. Proceeds to Bashaw Care Centre Auxiliary. Free coffee & juice. Bashaw Ag Society Annual General Meeting Nov. 25 at 7:30 pm at the Ag Grounds. For more info contact Jan 780-372-2291. Ecumenical Advent Services begin on Nov. 27 at 7:30 pm. Good Time Tours Bus Trips to the following shows: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 pm. 24 seats available. Brett Kissel & Friends present a Country Christmas at the Rainbow Corral, Wetaskiwin. Thursday, Dec. 1 at 9 am. 21 seats available. Rosebud Dinner Theatre production “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 pm. 21 seats available. Rainbow Opry Christmas Classic at the Rainbow Corral, Wetaskiwin. For info and tickets call 372-4303.

Bashaw Thrift Store Tuesday & Fridays. We are looking for VOLUNTEERS! Please contact Joan at 372-3650.

The men who have moved the world have been the men that the world could not move.

Bashaw Daycare - Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm. For more information contact 3722053.

- Unknown

Bashaw Bottle Depot Wed. & Sat. 9 - 5 pm.

Bashaw Curling Club League Curling Nights & Curling Fees

Bashaw Skating Club contact Karen 3722447 for more information.

The Bashaw Curling Club has some changes you should see and experience.

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.

Some of these changes include new rocks on two sheets, improved rocks on the other and painting of the upstairs lounge.

Bashaw School has a complete workout/ weight room available for public use. For more info, contact the school at 372-3800.

Tuesday nights - Recreational League (Contact Jan Wells 372-2291)

Bashaw Adult Learning Council For more information on upcoming courses call 780-372-3648 Community Access Program - 4 computer stations are available for community use. Wildrose Fitness Centre (Co-Ed Gym) Next to True Value. Open Monday - Thursday 7 am - 8 pm. Fridays 7 am - 4:30 pm. Saturdays 10 am - 8 pm. Closed Sundays and Holidays. Phone 372-2030. Yoga Classes Mon. & Thurs.

Monday & Tuesday nights - Men’s League (Contact Roy Wilson 372-3727)

Seniors League will be announced (Contact Bob Harper 372-3528) Junior League please contact Debbie @ 372-4220 if anyone is interested Membership Fees Men - $100 Ladies - $50 Juniors - $50 Phone Roy Wilson @ 372-3727 for any information

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Management and Leadership Courses Leadership - Learning to Lead Leadership and management are not the same thing. In this course, you will learn the difference between a leader and a manager, how to develop and communicate a vision, effective decision making tools for leadership and five leadership practices that work. Excellent learning for your role at work or as a community volunteer. Date: November 10 Instructor: Red Deer College Fee: $ 75 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Minute Taking This full-day workshop is for people who are responsible for taking meeting minutes in business or for an organization. You will learn how to: work with the meeting chair, prepare the agenda, various minute formats, what to include and what not to include, how to use a template, editing and proofreading, approvals and sign –offs, distribution of the properly completed minutes. Date: November 15 Instructor: Red Deer College Fee: $ 75 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Creating Accountability Accountability is a word that can strike fear into an employee’s heart and at the same time drive a supervisor or board crazy. Using the book, Accountability: Getting a Grip on Results as a template, this workshop will help people to lay out an accountability framework which they can use in the workplace, while volunteering, in the home, or any other place where you would like to apply it. The participants will walk and work their way through the whole process, step by step, learning to create accountability agreements. Date: November 24 Instructor: Red Deer College Fee: $ 75 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Bashaw Adult Learning Council To Register: 780-372-3648 Basic WORD This is for those wanting to learn the basics of word processing. Topics covered include: introduction to MS WORD software, basic word processing skills - typing a letter, saving, formatting tools, inserting a picture and more! Date: November 14 & 16 Instructor: Christine Buelow Fee: $ 25 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m Basic Email For those who are just beginning to use email. Topics include: introduction to Outlook software, create, send and receive messages, creating contacts and address book, sending/receiving attachments, adding your signature and managing your mail. Date: November 21 & 23 Instructor: Christine Buelow Fee: $ 25 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m

Health and Personal Development Courses Standard First Aid (with Level C - CPR) 16 hour certificate course required for many jobs and occupations. Date: TBA - as interest is shown. Instructor: Ed Hagel Fee: $ 110 Yoga This course will provide instruction for yoga postures as well as breathing techniques to both relax and energize the body. Date: Tuesday’s until Nov. 29 Instructor: Beth Richardson Fee: $5 drop in per week

Business and Career Courses

And Other Fun Stuff!

Basic Bookkeeping Learn the basics of journaling, corrections, and reports (including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, GST, etc.) A 10 hour course that will offer a hands on approach to completing your bookkeeping. Each individual is encouraged to bring their own set of books. This course is mostly hands on with just a touch of theory. Date: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec. 6 Instructor: Delores Hill Fee: $ 60 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cooking on a Shoestring How to stretch the most for your food budget while preparing simple, nutritious meals. Over the course of three lessons, you’ll learn some secrets of a Master Chef. Learn how to shop and get better value for your food budget. Weekly hints to save you money. Design simple menus that give you a balanced meal and learn what to do with those leftovers! Date: Starts Nov. 14 Instructor: Peter Graham Fee: $ 40 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m

All About Payroll This 2 hour course is a complimentary course to Basic Bookeeping. Learn the basics of payroll calculation, entries, and reports. Date: Dec. 13 Instructor: Delores Hill Fee: $ 20 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Basic Internet This is for those with NO internet experience. Topics covered include a brief nontechnical overview of the internet: introduction to internet software, engines and basic internet skills—finding sites, correct addresses and search tips. Date: November 7 & 9 Instructor: Christine Buelow Fee: $ 25 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Out of the Mouths of Babes One night while babysitting, a grandfather passed his grand-daughter’s room and overheard her repeating the alphabet in an oddly reverent fashion. “What on earth are you up to?” he asked. “I’m saying my prayers,” explained the little girl. “But I can’t think of exactly the right words tonight so I’m just saying all of the letters. God will put them together for me because He knows what I’m thinking.” - Unknown

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: Starts Nov 21 Instructor: Peter Graham Fee: $70 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Life is so fluid. Everything’s always changing. The way you think it’s going to unfold is not the way it’s going to unfold. That’s the fun of the whole exercise. That’s also the gift. – Robin Sharma

Bashaw Ag Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Nov. 25 7:30 pm Ag Grounds Doughnuts, coffee and punch available

New members and new ideas welcome! For more information: Jan Wells 780-372-2291

An Evening with Bashaw’s

Rodeo Stars

Reg Johnstone & Davey Shields Sat., Nov. 19, 2005 Bashaw Community Centre Help us celebrate their outstanding achievements this year! $10/person ~ $25/family Cocktails 5:00 Family Beef on a Bun Supper & Program to follow Silent Auction hosted by Bashaw Youth Foundation 50/50 Draw All proceeds to Bashaw’s Tourist Information Centre

More information: Orval Hawthorne 372-3514 Carrie Pearson 372-2094

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Delburne Light Horse Association Contact Darlene Schlag 749-2506 or 391-2731 Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for your Welcome package. 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

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.

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.

Lab Services every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. For more information or an appointment call 773-3636.

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

Delburne Neighborhood Place (403) 7493380. Coordinator: Roanne Bryant. Hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am - 3 pm, Closed Friday & Saturday.

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

PAC - Parent Advisory Council Meetings on first Wednesday of the month. Contact Terry Davidson at 749-2477 for more info.

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 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. 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 749-2153 or Corinne Hansen 749-2139. FCSS Contact Laura Biggs 749-3380. Bingo every other Thursday.

Economic Development Group Contact Debbie 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. 4H Coal Trail Riders (Delburne) Contact: Janice at 749-3153. Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Call Lynne 749-2588 or Tasha 749-3771 Citizens' Watch to volunteer call Dorothy Dorsey at 749-3817.

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 7493949 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 ____________________________________

UPCOMING EVENTS Economic Development Group Meets Nov. 7th, 7:00 @ village office. New members welcome! Contact Debbie Bobocel @ 7493606 for more info. Debt Free Christmas Community Capital will provide a free session on Tuesday, November, 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Neighbourhood Place. Register with Neighbourhood Place at 749-3380. Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11, 10:00 am at the Delburne Community Hall Lunch Provided after ceremony. 2005 The Year of the Veteran Chamber of Commerce Meets Nov. 14th 7:00 @ village office. Contact Darryl Rinehart 749-2015 for more information. Seniors Wellness Day Nov. 15 from 10-2, at the Delburne Drop In Center. 55 + Welcome. Flu Clinic Delburne Community Hall on Wednesday, November 16, from 1-5 pm. Light Horse Association Dinner & Dance Saturday, November 19th. Cocktails: 5:30, Supper 6:30 pm, Dance 9:00. Tickets: $12.50 Adults, 6-10 $ 3.50, Under 6 free Legion Christmas Party Dec. 3 at Delburne Community Hall. Call John McLeod 7492277 for more info. Classic Christmas With the Cantus Choir (from Stettler). December 4th at 7:00 pm at The Great Bend Church of Christ.

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Nov. 7-10 – Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 9 – Elementary Report Cards Nov. 9 – JH Report Cards Nov. 9 – School Council/PAC meeting 7:30pm library Nov. 10 – Parent/Teacher Interviews Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day (No School) Dec. 7 – SH Report Cards

Pine Lake Women's Institute Christmas Market Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the HUB Community Center, Pine Lake. Tables 403-886-4108 Pine Lake Hub Carpet Bowling - 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month.

Entrepreneur 7 Show and Sale on Thursday, November 10th (Parent/ Teacher Interviews) from 3:45 - 7:00pm in the Commons Area at Delburne School. There will be many items to choose from including hemp bracelets, Christmas cards and decorations, beef jerky, popcorn and many other tasty treats! 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. Year memberships to the Harvest Gym are $40.00 which expires August 31, 2006. Please see Robin in the school library office.

Centennial Variety Night

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.

LOUSANA EVENTS Lousana 25th Anniversary Dinner Raffle Presents November 5, 2005 - 6:00 pm. Cash & Prizes worth up to $3,500.00. For tickets call 3188237. Only 250 Tickets Available. No Minors Lousana Drop In Centre Carpet Bowling Sundays at 7:00 p.m. Floor Curling Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Contact Goldie Lee at 749-2369

Photo & Write-up by Pat Buckland The evening of October 20th was very interesting with the Tourism Class at Delburne Centralized School putting on a Centennial Celebration Variety Night. They started with life styles, interests, activities, and music starting from 1905 - 2005. The MC’s for each era were very informative. There were Charleston Dancers, Tap Dancers, Steve Plunkett performed music from various years (and is he ever a great musician and singer!), Steve Potter performed music and told jokes from the l940's, 1950's and 1990's. Skye and Summer Anderson read a poem their late grandfather, Ray M. Anderson, had written about how life was ‘way back then’; we saw the Jive Dancers, Cheerleaders, a keyboard performance by Marquessa Heaton (a piece she had composed herself), the Delburne Beginner Band, and many other performances along with a video presentations of Delburne then and now and interviews with long time residence of Delburne. At intermission, lunch was provided by the French Club. A lot of work went into this presentation and it was very well done and organized.

AN OLD FARMER’S ADVICE: - Source Unknown * Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. * Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled. * Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads. * Every path has a few puddles. * The best sermons are lived, not preached. * Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. * Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't botherin' you none. * Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

Are You Fiscally Fit? By Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital Those Teen Years! Here at Community Capital we offer many different sessions on money management. As people call or ask questions during those sessions, we design new programs to meet those needs. We are currently developing a session called “Kids and Cash 2” designed for parents and teens to come together and talk about their financial future. Our “Kids and Cash” session focuses on talking to parents who have young children and therefore addresses things like allowances, gifts of money and our language around money. We quickly realized that the issues are different with older children and the focus shifts to financing further education and earnings from parttime jobs. If you have stories or experiences to share about how you taught your own teens about money we would love to hear from you! We will eventually be doing the same in this space as we “fine – tune” our games and exercises.

It Pays to Advertise A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, “Tell me why you’re always roaring like a fool?” “That’s not foolish,” said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. “They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise!” A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he’d try the lion’s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods – The Moral is “Never advertise unless you’ve got the goods!” - Rulon Hillam

To advertise in the Chautauqua call 403-352-3837 or email [email protected]

We will be offering this new session in Red Deer on Wednesday, November 23 from 7:00 – 8:30pm at no charge. If you would like to attend please register by calling the number below. If you would prefer to have us come to you and your community, please let us know! 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.

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Elnora Jottings Write-up/Photos Courtesy of Pat Buckland Condolences to the Rutherford family on the passing of Bill Rutherford’s sister, Eva Collins on October 9th at the age of 72 years. Eva was born and raised in the Elnora area. Her funeral was held on October 13th at Forestburg, where she had been living. Condolences to the family of Lil Watson who passed away October 14th. Funeral Services will be held on October 19th at 1:30 at the Lousana Hall. Lil was very active in the Elnora Seniors Drop-in Centre and will be missed by so many. More sad news - Del Leiper also passed away on October 14th in Red Deer. There will be no funeral service, as was the case when her husband, Bob passed away a few months ago. She, too, will be missed. Congratulations to Gwen Kidd, April Irwin and John Pisko (Gwen’s Brother) who each were presented with a Certificate and a Gold Medallion called the Alberta Centennial Medal. The Alberta Government gave a special tribute to Albertans whose achievements have benefited their fellow citizens, their community and their Province. These three special people have certainly done that! Thanks for all your hard work in our communities. Luke Ouellette presented this prestigious award after supper at Alison and Jeff’s wedding on October 8th. What a way to celebrate Alberta’s Centennial Anniversary! So that leads into Congratulations to Alison (Kidd) and Jeff Southworth on their marriage on October 8th in Elnora. It was a very special evening along with Alison’s Mom and Uncle receiving the award mentioned above. What a celebration that was! Ruth and Dennis Cheek were on a very interesting trip from September 17th to October 1st. They went by Frontier Bus Lines to Branson, Missouri. On the way there, they spent the first night in Moose Jaw at the Mineral Pools, then drove through North and South Dakota, stopping at Deadwood in the Black Hills for 2 days, seeing Crazy Horse memorial and Mount Rushmore. They then went to Kansas to the Mitchell Corn Palace which was really something to see!. At Branson, they took in 10 shows (3 a day) and the highlight was a violinist from Japan, Shoji Tabuchi, who was fantastic. They also saw Mel Tillis and many others. They then drove west across Kansas to the north side of Denver, Colorado. At Sheridan, Wyoming, they stopped at the Little Big Horn Battle Field Centre where Custer’s last stand occurred. Then they headed home, very pleased with their trip. They spent a few days at home, then they were off again to Dawson Creek to help Bud and Joyce Armstrong celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Eugene and Mavis Buckland had a couple of very interesting people from Bristol, England visiting. Bruce & Jane Millard have been pen

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pals with Gene and Mavis since 1972. They were at the farm from September 30 - October 8th after which they took the VIA Rocky Mountaineer Train to Vancouver. The Millards are farmers as well on what is considered a large farm of 75 acres plus 50 acres of rented land. They have sheep and cattle. There are walkways all over England going through farmer’s fields and the farmers can’t do anything about it. If a farmer has a bull or a stallion in their pasture, the walkway is closed by a gate to the public for safety sake, but if a hunt in going on, the farmer must (it is law & compulsory) move his livestock to another area, or at least away from the walkway. Most walkers respect the land they are crossing. Gene and Mavis took their guests to their first rodeo - the FCA Rodeo in Red Deer. They were very impressed although they thought some of the riders were crazy for trying to ride broncs or bulls. They all went to Innisfail to the Daines Auction Mart and the Slaughter House, since Bruce is also a butcher, then they went to Spruce View. Some of Gene & Mavis’s family were over on the Sunday to visit Jane and Bruce. Don and I had supper with the Millards at Gene & Mavis’s and we learned so much about their life style and environment. They really like it here, and if they were younger, would move here right now. The week went fast and everyone really enjoyed it. Members of the Boys and Girls Club went to Red Deer in the Community Bus to take part in activities (mostly sports) at the Collicut Centre. They had a very full day and a good time. The Collins Turkey Supper held at the Lousana Hall this year on Oct. 15th was soooo delicious. There was a huge turn out and along with the Silent Auction, the evening was great! Those gals sure know how to put on a good meal! The Elnora Community Hall was very active with the Elnora United Church Turkey Supper (below) on Wednesday night, October 19th, which was again a huge success this year. Approximately 325 people came. The food was delicious, as usual, and many people worked very hard at the preparation, serving and cleaning up. The community and area really look forward to this event every year and people come from all over to partake and visit.

On October 20th in ‘Sid’s Room’ at the Elnora Community Hall, Cst. Irving Kurz, Coordinator of Red Deer City Victim Services, gave a talk to the Elnora/Pine Lake History Book Club about the Victim Services Program in our area. Cst. Kurz has a background in Critical Incidence Stress Management (CISM). He told us that before 1990, there was no program for victims in Central Alberta, so he was put on a team to spearhead the Victim Services Program. There are several communities in this area that now have an active program in place - Three Hills-Trochu, Innisfail, Red Deer Rural and Stettler. The Program provides enhanced services for people whose lives have been touched or impacted by crime, an accident, or any other life altering experience. Funding in the past 10 years has not come from the tax payers money. Funding comes from 10% - 15 % of the funds collected from traffic and liquor tickets, called Victims Surcharge Monies, that go into a Provincial Pool, then given out to the Victim Services Organizations as needed. Funding also comes from donations from communities and Corporate Sponsorships. Cst. Kurz has just finished two years as the president of the Alberta Police-based Victim Services Association - the umbrella organization where training standards are published and sent to the coordinators in each area so that all the Victim Service Groups are handled in the same way. The organization raises awareness, fights for changes in the Justice System for victims, and they are working on a Web Site for Victims to access. Most of the positions in the Victim Services Program are on a Volunteer basis. These volunteers are trained for front line incidences and debriefing. Volunteers go through up to 80 hours of extensive training as well as on the job training. They are the Advocates. They learn about dealing with Victim Impact Statements; Financial Benefit Applications where a victim can apply for financial benefits from physical injury incurred as a result of a criminal offence committed against him/her; Restitution Requests; the Justice System as it applies to victims; Court appearances; domestic violence; assaults of all kinds; personal safety (the volunteers work in pairs for personal and emotional safety); policies; dealing with sudden bereavement situations, and many more issues a volunteer may encounter on the job. This is a very worth while Program and it came in handy in the Elnora/Pine Lake area after the Pine Lake Tornado and after any tragic accident that has occurred. Ellen Jewell, Treasurer of the Elnora/ Pine Lake History Book Club presented Constable Kurz with a $5,000.00 cheque as a donation to the Victim Services Organization and S h ar on B arn es,

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Elnora Happenings Nov. 5 - The ‘Visions’ at the Elnora Hall sponsored by the Elnora United Church. Call Diana at 773-2288 for tickets or more info. Nov. 7 - Curling Club Meeting Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day Service 3 p.m. at Elnora Hall with beef on a bun following service. Call Kerri Cheshire at 773-2374 for more info.

(L-R) Kay Lawrence, Ruth Cheek, Doris Hodgkinson, Constable Kurz, Sharon Barnes, Ellen Jewell, Margaret Hughes, Mary Logan, Jay Richardson, and Betty- Joan Rutherford

President of the Book Club, presented the “A Rainbow Means Hope” Book, which he greatly appreciated. A snack followed then the Book Club held their regular meeting. Please note that there are more books “A Rainbow Means Hope,” for sale at $20.00 each. Please call Ellen Jewell at 773-2127 if you would like one. The Economic Development Committee met on October 17th at the Elnora Health Care Centre (old Hospital) to discuss past successes and future plans. October 1st Harvest Fair was discussed and it was a huge success. Suggestions were made to make it even better next year, so get ready with the “Flapper” style of the Roaring 20's for October 7th, 2006. Reports from the 4 Action Groups are as follows: Marketing & Promo presented by Debbie Silbernagel - They are celebrating the new Web Site with a wine and cheese party. Opportunity Identification presented by Emily Aeyelts - They have several things they are working on. 1. A new hair dresser - done and we are all very happy with her! 2. Fitness Centre - working on it. 3. List of Grants and Subsidies we might be able to get - Tim is putting this together. 4. Trying to get High Speed Internet in Elnora - it’s being worked on. 5. Car Wash - working on it. 6. Set up Regional Offices for the Oil & Gas Companies in the area - working on it. 7. A suggestion was made to have a bakery with soup & sandwiches served (suggested after the meeting). With Harry the Baker out of commission for now, there is no real bakery close by. Infrastructure Group presented by Rob Barratt - we have enough water, sewer and essential services to have Elnora’s population grow to 500. We need more industrial land near the Village ready for use when needed. There are lots of lots available and low cost housing was discussed. The corner of Hwy 590 & Hwy 21 was discussed and Rob is looking into getting something done about it.

Life Styles & Community Development presented by Colleen Robb - They are working at getting a Museum going, Youth Recreation, helping the churches, supporting the elderly, Artisan Group’s activities and working on events throughout the year. The meeting was very well attended and everyone there is excited about being a part of Elnora growing. Gwen Kidd, Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, thanked everyone for all their hard work at making Elnora such a special place to live. All community people are invited to these meetings and everyone’s input is appreciated. A follow-up about the corner of Hwys 21 & 590 - Rob has contacted the main person in Red Deer and he has sent Rob a report about the corner. If you have any questions or info, or want to share near misses with him, please call him at 773-3180 as he will be in contact with the Red Deer people on a regular basis to get something done with that corner. The Elnora FCSS is looking for gently used hockey helmets to donate to ‘Learn to Skate’ Program. If you have something to donate, please call 773-3922 or Helena Smith at 7732249. Please note that the Elnora Grocery Store is now open until 7 p.m. and the Main Street Café is open until 8 p.m. every night, so those who don’t want to make supper, go out for supper!

Nov. 14 - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE - Opportunity Identification Group of the Economic Development has a meeting at the Health Care Centre at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Emily Aeyelts for more info at 773-2245. Nov. 23 - Flu Clinic at Elnora Community Hall Nov. 25 - Project Management - Advanced Economic Development Training Course at the Elnora Hall - pre-register at the Village Office. Call April at 773-3171 for more info. Nov. 28 - Shop ‘til you drop day Dec. 3 - Lakeview Ladies Christmas Market Dec. 4 - Old Fashioned Carol Sing. over at the tournaments and it’s a good way to make new friends. Please call Mary Logan at 773-3133 if you are interested. The Royal Purple Ladies in conjunction with Delburne and Elnora Schools will be holding a Food Bank Drive on Friday afternoon, November 4th. The Elnora Junior High and Delburne Senior High students will be going door to door collecting 1 item per household for the Food Bank. The items collected will be staying in their respective communities, so please keep you eyes open for these students. There are so many people out there in distress who need the help of the Food Bank and your donation will be appreciated. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open. (John Barrymore)

Congratulations to Tammy Higginbottom on winning an Art & Design Aware of $500.00 from the Trochu Royal Purple on October 7th for top marks in her class. Way to go Tammy! CARPET BOWLERS needed in Elnora! This game is a lot of fun, you meet people from all

Work has begun on the new Community Savings building in Elnora.

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KOREAN ADVENTURER By Alan E. Johnson British Hong Kong: Growing Pains I visited Hong Kong at the wrong time of year. The climate is subtropical humid, and it is at its worst from May through September. There is a risk of typhoons, as well, so the best time to go would be in November and December, when the humidity drops, and sunny days are followed by cool nights. The late July day I arrived was quite pleasant, though. There were a lot of clouds, but they didn't interfere with the sun too much. I figured I better go up to the Peak while the view was there to be had. When Hong Kong people refer to "The Peak," they generally mean the plateau at the 396m mark, and not the summit itself, which is to the west. It is the highest point on the island, and provides a view of one of the most spectacular cityscapes in the world. My hotel was on the mainland in Kowloon, walking distance to the Star Ferry, which has been in operation since 1898. No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a trip from Tsim Sha Tsui to the Central District. At HK $2.20, it must be one of the cheapest and most scenic ferry rides in the world. To get to the Peak, the best way is to take the Peak Tram, which has provided the quickest way up for more than a century. It takes 7-8 minutes to cover the 1.4 km route whilst

ascending 367 metres. The best view is on the right hand side. Everyone thought the builders of the tram, Phineas Kyrie and William Kerfoot Hughes, were mad when they announced their intentions. When it opened in 1888, however, it silenced the scoffers and wiped out the sedan chair trade in one fell swoop. Since then, what was originally called the High Level Tramway has never had an accident and suspended its services only during World War II and the violent rainstorms of 1966, when the track was washed down the hillside. The tram's terminus is the sevenlevel Peak Tower, which is a huge titanium anvil-shaped building. It's unique design is said to be able to stand up to a Force 10 typhoon. Unfortunately, the upper levels were undergoing renovations, and I was forced to join the rest of the tourists across the street at the Peak Galleria, which is described by the "Lonely Planet" as an "overpriced, overblown four-floor shopping centre." It does have the "Peak Lookout," quite a good restaurant, and a much larger viewing deck for standing and contemplating the view of Hong Kong's Central District. It certainly has grown since 1841, when Britain's thenPrime Minister, Lord Palmerston, decried the acquisition of "... a barren island with hardly a house on it! It will never be a

mart for trade." Captain Charles Elliot, Britain's chief superintendent for trade and one of the chief architects of the island's transfer from China to Britain, was relieved of his post. At the time, the island was home to almost 6,000 Chinese living on land and boats in the harbour. Its chief advantage was a deep, well-sheltered harbour for the British trading fleet. Captain Elliot had seen it as a place to establish a permanent base, under British sovereignty, for the Empire and its merchants to conduct all its China trade. But the traders in Guangzhou and the Royal Navy sided with Palmerston. Hong Kong's future was in some doubt until the outbreak of the Second Opium War in 1856. The victorious British forced the Chinese to cede the southern tip of Kowloon Peninsula and the Stonecutter's Island. The British were now in complete control of Victoria Harbour and its approaches. Within 40 years, Hong Kong's population tripled, and the British Army felt it needed more land to help defend the colony. The government petitioned the Chinese for a land extension, and was presented with a larger-than-expected slice of territory and islands that increased the colonies' size by 90 per cent. But instead of annexing the "New Territories," as they were called, the British agreed to sign a 99-year lease, which expired in June 1997. Hong Kong's ma-

Friday, November 4, 2005 jor trading houses, or "hongs," such as Jardine, Matheson, and Swire prospered from the China trade, but the colony hardly thrived in its early decades. Fever, bubonic plague, typhoons, and at least one sinister plot to poison all the Europeans by lacing their bread with arsenic threatened life and property. At first, the colony attracted a fair number of criminals and vice merchants. Opium dens, gambling clubs, and brothels proliferated. Just a year after Britain took possession, an estimated 450 prostitutes worked out of two dozen houses. Rudyard Kipling wrote, "Vice must be pretty much the same all over the world, but if a man wishes to get out of pleasure with it, let him go to Hong Kong." (From Sea To Sea, 1889)

But gradually it began to shape up. The population in 1850 of 33,000 grew to 265,000 in 1900. Gas and electrical companies were set up. Ferries, trams, and railways provided decent transportation, and land was reclaimed. The waterfront promenade was flanked by handsome new buildings, trees were planted on the hillsides, and colonials flocked to the races at the Happy Valley Racecourse. Many visitors were impressed with Hong Kong's social life, but it still lived in the shadow of Shanghai, which remained the premier trade and financial centre in Asia from the late 19th century right up to World War II. Hong Kong also became a haven for many thousands of Chinese refugees. When the Chinese revolution of 1911

ousted the Imperial family from power and ushered in several decades of strife, rampaging warlords, and mass starvation, there began a series of waves of immigration that peaked when Japan invaded China in 1937. As many as 750,000 mainlanders sought refuge in Hong Kong over the next three years. The haven they sought was only temporary, however. The day after its attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbour on December 7th, 1941, Japan's military machine swept down from Guangzhou and into Hong Kong. After just over two weeks of fierce but futile resistance, the British and Canadian forces surrendered on Christmas Day, beginning nearly four years of Japanese occupation. But that is a story for another time.

Halloween Fun!! Mirror Playgroup had lots of Halloween fun as parents and children dressed up for the holiday. There were a variety of costumes - some scary, some not so scary and some just plain cute! Photos courtesy of Mirror School

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FAMILY MATTERS How to Create a Positive Work Environment Positive versus Negative Workplaces We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let’s take a look at the differences between a positive and a negative work environment. Signs of a Negative Work Environment • The boss is unfriendly. • The boss is critical. • There is high employee turnover. • There is low employee morale. • People watch the clock. • People don’t get much performance feedback. Signs of a Positive Work Environment • The boss demonstrates interest in the employees. • The boss has an encouraging attitude. • Employees like working there. • There is evidence of company pride and loyalty. • People know where they stand with their supervisors. Thousands of books have been written on the subject of managing and motivating people, and as many training seminars are conducted on this subject around the world every day. And yet it’s interesting that even with all of this available information, few companies succeed at creating a positive work environment. Let’s see what’s involved. Four Key Skills Creating a positive work environment is based on four key skills. They are: 1. Tell people what you expect of them. 2. Show interest in your team members. 3. Create an encouraging environment. 4. Recognize and reward good performance. Skill #1: State Your Expectations Telling people what you expect of them means doing the following: • Communicating expectations clearly • Having a specific job description • Identifying specific performance standards • Specifying deadlines • Setting goals Skill #2: Show Interest in Your Team What behaviors convey that someone is interested in you? • Making eye contact • Calling you by name • Asking your opinion • Smiling • Complimenting your work • Taking your suggestions These behaviors convey a lack of interest: • Ignoring you • Not knowing your name or not using it • Not asking your opinion • Ignoring your suggestions • Not commenting on your work • Following your suggestion, but only when heard from someone else Such signs discourage productivity because they make people feel discouraged, angry, less confident, and stripped of self-esteem. Skill #3: Create an Encouraging Environment Most people would agree that an encouraging work environment is one where: • Your ideas are valued. • Creativity is encouraged. • Risks are encouraged.

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Fun and laughter are valued. New ideas are rewarded. You feel appreciated. People thank you for your contributions. Flexibility is valued. You feel like part of the team.

Creating such an environment results in the following benefits to employees. You: • Contribute more ideas. • Feel more committed. • Look forward to coming to work. • Are more productive. • Have increased self-esteem. Creating such an environment results in the following benefits to managers and business owners: • Less turnover • Less sabotage • Greater loyalty • Easier to find employees due to good reputation • Higher productivity Skill #4: Recognize and Reward Good Performance A reinforcer is anything that happens, after a behavior, that tends to increase the chances that the behavior will be repeated. Included are such things as: • Compliments • Smiles • Thumbs-up gesture • Saying “Thank you” • Public announcement of your achievement • Positive letter in your personnel file • Promotion • Time off • Special parking space • First choice on schedule • Dinner with the boss • Tickets to an event • Extra employee discount • Picture on the bulletin board • Applause at a meeting Recognition Guidelines 1. Describe the results you are recognizing. Be specific. It’s important to make certain the employee knows what behavior or accomplishment you are referring to. 2. State your personal appreciation. Say, “I appreciate it.” Adding your personal appreciation makes the compliment feel more genuine. 3. Encourage the person to continue producing such good work. This increases the chances that the person will repeat the desirable behavior. Carla Heintz is a Family School Liaison & Wellness Worker with Wolf Creek School Division. To speak to the liaison worker, call (403) 747-2778.

Healthy Alberta www.healthyalberta.com Active Living Made Easy If you want your new active lifestyle habits to remain a permanent part of your life, they should not be a chore. These habits should become part of your natural everyday routine. If you've never liked jogging, trying to make yourself jog every other day may not last long. If you've always enjoyed walking, always parking a bit further away from your destination may be a habit you can embrace. Active living isn't about becoming an amateur athlete. It’s about finding realistic ways to be more active everyday for the rest of you life!

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 4:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Kortzman, Councillors Henderson,Lapish, Lynch and Yarwood.

Also Present:

Ken Gwozdz, Chief Administrative Officer. Brenda Knight, Assistant Administrator

Call to Order:

Mayor Kortzman called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.

Amendments to Agenda:

Resolution #512/05:

e) Ice Logo – Alix Arena

Mayor Kortzman called for amendments to the agenda.

The Alix Arena Association has offered to include the Alix-gator in the center of the new ice. Resolution #513/05:

Approval of Agenda: Resolution #500/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda with the following additions: Add:

Business Arising From the Minutes: New Business:

a) i) j) k) l)

Cost Estimates – Railway Avenue & Main Street Project Policy #46 Personnel Open House – Alix Public Works Shop Policy #47 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Delegation:

There were none.

Financial:

a) Accounts Payable – Cheques Numbered 1670 - 1711

Resolution #501/05

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Accounts Payable of September 30, 2005, cheques numbered 1670 to 1711, in the amount of $59,568.78 be accepted for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

To ensure that land owners along or adjacent the Alix Lake are responsible for liability insurance in accourdance with Village of Alix Land Use By-Law and Provincial regulations Resolution #514/05:

Resolution #503/05:

a) Special Meeting – September 21, 2005

The current Gas Franchise Agreement expires in November, 2005. Renewal of an Agreement is necessary with ATCO Gas. Resolution #515/05:

Resolution #504/05:

h) Capital Projects – Grant Funding Resolution #516/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson to assist the Village of Alix in applying for Provincial and/or Federal Grant funding, multi task consulting be contracted where appropriate. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #517/05:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council adopt Policy #46 – Vehicle Use as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

i) Policy #46 – Vehicle Use

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 be accepted with the following amendments:

j) Personnel k) Open House – Alix Public Works Shop

Page 1, Present: change the time from “8:10 P.M.” to “7:40 P.M.” Resolution #470/05: strike the words “placing an advertisement in the Chautauqua newspaper” and replace with the words “Newspaper, Radio, Television and Brochure advertising”. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Present:

Resolution #519/05: Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report be accepted for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. a) Cost Estimates – Railway Avenue and Main Street Project Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council table Business Arising from the Minutes (a) Cost Estimates – Railway Avenue and Main Street Project. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Unfinished Business: Resolution #507/05:

a) Fire Fighter Insurance Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to forward the information regarding Fire Fighter Insurance to the Alix Volunteer Fire Department for input. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b) Condo

Resolution #508/05:

a) Alix Arena Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council support the Arena project with the following conditions: 1. 2.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council go to Committee of the Whole at 5:40 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #521/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council return to the regular meeting of Council at 5:50 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #522/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer’s recommendation to advise Wendy Barber of the thirty (30) day termination clause of her Accounting Contract.

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There were none.

Committee Reports:

a) Disaster Services/Fire Hall Eckville b) School c) Lacombe Regional Fire Services d) Alix Nature Trail Society e) Alix Public Library Board

Resolution #523/05:

Resolution #524/05:

Correspondence:

c) Community Hall Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council hire John Van Doesburg to do a preliminary feasibility study on the Community Hall.

Resolution #525/05:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. d) Attending Physician in Alix It is evident that the community of Alix and surrounding area needs a fulltime physician attending at least 1 to 2 days per week.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to draft a policy concerning the use of Village owned laptop computers. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. f) F.C.S.S. – June 1, 2005 & June 27, 2005 g) Highway #21 – August 8, 2005 & September 26, 2005 h) Lacombe Foundation i) Alix Arena – September 6, 2005 & September 14, 2005 j) Alix Chamber of Commerce – June 20, 2005 & September 19, 2005 k) CAEP

b) Water Preliminary Study

Resolution #511/05:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Comments:

The design will allow for multi-use facility to be implemented in the future additions. That John Van Doesburg be hired to do a preliminary feasibility study.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council give authorization for an expenditure for a Water/Waste Water Preliminary Study in partnership with the Village of Clive, Town of Bashaw, Lacombe County and Rahr Malting Canada Inc. Further, the Village of Alix has agreed to be the managing partner of the Grant Program. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council adopt Policy #47 – Signing Authority as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #520/05:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #510/05:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that an Open House be held on Thursday, October 27, 2005 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

j) Personnel

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council table Unfinished Business (b) Condo. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

New Business: Resolution #509/05:

Resolution #518/05:

l) Policy #47 – Signing Authority

Business Arising from the Minutes: Resolution #506/05:

Invitation to all residents and neighbors to participate in the new Public Works Shop Opening.

Councillor Lapish entered the meeting at 4:15 P.M.

Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #505/05:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Village of Alix Council set the Gas Franchise Fee at 20% on the delivery charge of gas only. Further, that a Gas Franchise Agreement be entered into with ATCO Gas for 5 years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the special meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b) Regular Meeting – September 20, 2005

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix forward letters to the residents adjacent to Alix Lake, informing them of the Land Use By-Law requirements for the use of publicly owned lands. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. g) Gas Franchise Fee

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Bank Reconciliations for the months ending July 31, 2005 and August 31, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Minutes:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council give authorization for the expenditure of $294.25 for a center ice logo of the Alix-Gator in the Alix Arena. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. f) Property Owners Adjacent to Lake Re: Liability Insurance

b) Bank Reconciliations – July 31, 2005 & August 31, 2005 Resolution #502/05:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Village of Alix Council request a meeting with Ray Prins, M.L.A. and the David Thompson Health Authority to discuss the possibility of a Physician in Alix. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept the Committee Reports for information. CARRRIED UNANIMOUSLY. a) Boom Town Trail b) EXH Invitation c) David Thompson Health Region – Magazine d) Minister of Municipal Affairs - Grant Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence items (a) through (d) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Adjournment: Resolution #526/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 6:38 P.M.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 in the Village of Alix Council Chambers at 6:45 P.M.

Village Employee:

Community Services Worker

Section 3 - Transportation, Water and Sanitation

Present:

Councillors Kortzman, Lapish, Lynch, Henderson and Yarwood.

A. - Sanitation: Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority

Also Present:

Ken Gwozdz, Chief Administrative Officer.

Call to Order:

The Chief Administrative Officer called the meeting to order at 6:51P.M.

Delegate: Alternate:

Election of Mayor:

The Chief Administrative Officer called for nominations for the position of Mayor of the Village of Alix. Councillor Lynch nominated Councillor Kortzman for the position of Mayor. The Chief Administrative Officer called for further nominations. The Chief Administrative Officer called a third time for further nominations.

Resolution #527/05:

B. - C.P .Railway Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor Lynch that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Deputy Mayor Henderson Mayor Kortzman

C. - Water Committee

(as of December 7, 2004)

Section 4 - Recreation and Culture

Mayor Kortzman assumed the Chair for the remainder of the Organizational Meeting.

A. - Arena Management Group

Mayor Kortzman called for nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor for the Village of Alix. Councillor Lynch nominated Councillor Henderson for the position of Deputy Mayor of the Village of Alix. Councillor Lapish nominated Councillor Lynch for the position of Deputy Mayor of the Village of Alix. Councillor Lynch requested that his name not stand for Deputy Mayor. Mayor Kortzman called for further nominations. Mayor Kortzman called a third time for further nominations.

Resolution #528/05:

Delegate: Alternate:

Mayor Kortzman Deputy Mayor Henderson Councillor Lapish

The Chief Administrative Officer declared Councillor Kortzman elected by acclamation to the position of Mayor of the Village of Alix.

Election of Deputy Mayor:

Deputy Mayor Henderson Mayor Kortzman

Delegate: Alternate:

Councillor Lynch Deputy Mayor Henderson

B. - Alix Community Hall Board Delegate: Alternate:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that nominations cease. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Councillor Lapish Mayor Kortzman

C. - Alix Public Library

Mayor Kortzman declared Councillor Henderson elected by acclamation to the position of Deputy Mayor of the Village of Alix.

Delegate: Alternate:

Deputy Mayor Henderson Mayor Kortzman

Appointment of Auditor:

D. - Chamber/Village Liaison Committee

Resolution #529/05:

Delegate: Alternate:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix appoint Collins Barrow as auditors for the Village of Alix for the year 2006. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

E. - Alix Nature Trail Committee

Appointment of Assessor: Resolution #530/05:

Delegate: Alternate:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix appoint Cal MacArther of Wild Rose Assessments as the Assessor for the Village of Alix for the year 2006. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VILLAGE OF ALIX

Delegate: Alternate:

Current as of October 18, 2005

G. - 100th Birthday Committee

Section 1 - General Government

Delegate: Alternate:

A. - Parkland Community Planning Services

1. - Delegates: -

Development Officer

Delegate: Village Employees:

C. - Development and Subdivision Appeal Board Delegate: Alternate:

Delegate: Alternate: Village Employee:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch Councillor Lapish Assistant Administrator Brenda Knight (as per Resolution #013/05)

Delegate: Alternate:

Delegate: Alternate:

All members of Council are on this Committee Director: Deputy Director:

Delegate: Village Employees:

Councillor Lynch Councillor Lapish

Deputy Mayor Henderson Councillor Yarwood

Deputy Mayor Henderson Assistant Administrator, Maintenance Worker

Section 12 - Bashaw R.C.M.P. Detachment Community Consultive Group

C. - Regional Fire Services Deputy Mayor Henderson Councillor Lynch

Delegate: Alternate:

D. - Alix Cemetery

Councillor Yarwood Councillor Lapish

Section 13 – C.O.P.S. Councillor Lapish Councillor Yarwood Assistant Administrator

Delegate: Alternate:

Councillor Lapish Councillor Yarwood

Section 14 - Parkland Regional Library

E. - Lacombe Foundation Councillor Yarwood Mayor Kortzman

F. - Alix Community Services

Delegate: Alternate: Resolution #531/05:

Councillor Lapish Councillor Yarwood Community Services Worker

G. - Alix Community Recreation Delegate: Alternate:

Councillor Lapish Councillor Lynch

Section 11 - Risk Pro Management

B. - Alix Volunteer Fire Department

Delegate: Alternate: Village Employee:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lapish Municipal Administrator

Section 10 - Playground Committee

A. - Disaster Services

Delegate: Alternate:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch

Section 9 - Parent’s Advisory Council

Section 2 - Protection and Environmental Health

Delegate: Alternate: Village Employee:

Mayor Kortzman Municipal Administrator Water/Wastewater Operator

Section 8 - Highway #21 Initiatives

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch

E. - Subdivision Review Committee

Delegate: Alternate:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch

Section 7 - Central Alberta Economic Partnership

D. - Economic Development Committee

Delegate: Alternate:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch

Section 6 - Rahr/Village Relations Committee

Secretary, Development Appeal Board: Assistant Administrator Councillor Lynch Village Representatives/Public at Large

Delegate: Alternate:

Mayor Kortzman Deputy Mayor Henderson

Section 5 - Employment Relations Committee for Village of Alix

Councillor Yarwood Mayor Kortzman

B. - Municipal Planning Commission Mayor Kortzman Deputy Mayor Henderson Councillor Lapish Councillor Yarwood

Councillor Yarwood Councillor Lapish

F. - Communities in Bloom

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES AND DELEGATES - 2005/06

Delegate: Alternate:

Councillor Lapish Councillor Yarwood

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council approve the above Committees, Delegates and Liaisons. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Adjournment: Resolution #532/05:

Mayor Kortzman Councillor Lynch

Deputy Mayor Henderson Mayor Kortzman

Moved by Councillor Lynch that this organizational meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 7:26 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers.

Resolution #544/05:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that By-Law #339/05 be tabled at this time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Present:

Mayor Kortzman, Councillors Henderson, Lapish, Lynch and Yarwood.

Resolution #545/05:

Also Present:

Ken Gwozdz, Chief Administrative Officer. Don Gibson, Maintenance Supervisor.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 5, Plan 002 4127 along Railway Avenue be surveyed and subdivided upon reaching an agreement to purchase land with the owner of Alix I.D.A. Drugstore. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Call to Order:

Mayor Kortzman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.

Addition/Deletions to Agenda:

Mayor Kortzman called for additions/deletions to the agenda.

b) Hall Board Status Resolution #546/05

Approval of Agenda: Resolution #533/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda with the following additions: Add:

Delegation:

i) Re-designation – Pt NE 36 39 23 W4 j) Library Board k)Council Minutes - Unadopted l) EXH – Application for Funding Underground Storage Tanks m) Expense Card – C.A.O. n) Library Building Use Committee Reports: b) Alix Chamber of Commerce - Minutes of October 17, 2005 Correspondence: d) Trails – letter e) Watershed – Red Deer River Basin CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councilor Lynch that this item be tabled and Administration advise Council at next meeting regarding status of Society to take over a portion of the Hall responsibility. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY c) Condo By-Laws – Waiting This item be deferred to next meeting as we are still waiting for the Condo Bylaws.

New Business:

New Business: Resolution #547/05:

a) Campground Caretaker Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration prepare a draft contract for year 2006 including Carol Paisley’s comments for discussion at the next Council meeting. Once approved by Council, that tender process be initiated for a campground caretaker for 2006. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b) Stantec – Capital Projects & Growth Infrastructure Study The Village of Alix Council and Administration have a meeting scheduled for October 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. with Stantec Engineering to discuss capital projects and Growth Infrastructure Study.

a) Carol Paisley – Campground Caretaker Carol Paisley entered the meeting at 7:32 P.M. Carol Paisley offered the following suggestions for 2006 season. -

Resolution #534/05:

Resolution #535/05:

No soap dispensers, Caretaker bought herself. Campers from Haunted Lake utilize campground showers. Contract should include outside users as well. Informing residents of no swimming area during the Jet Ski Provincial Competition. Advertising the function in the local newspaper. Need more promotion and inform Caretaker. Weeds are bad in the Lake. Teenage kids have no place to play. Bring back raft. Caretaker should be made aware of other functions relating to the Concession.

c) Paul Conrad – Recreation Facilities Resolution #548/05:

d) Underground Storage Tanks – Environmental Assessment - Stantec Discussion took place regarding the preliminary environmental Assessment conducted by Stantec. A final report is pending. e) Policy #42 – Funding Date – 2006 Beyond October 31st

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council recess for 5 minutes at 7:56 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Moved by Mayor Kortzman to call the meeting back to order at 8:02 P.M. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council invite the Arena Board to meet with Paul Conrad and Associates to discuss the community’s recreation needs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Policy #42 relates to the budget process and funding for community Organizations. Administration has recommended the deadline for budget (2006) be changed from January to October 31st. Resolution #549/05:

Carol Paisley left the meeting at 8:05 P.M.

Moved by Councillor Henderson that Policy #42 be approved as amended, for the 2006 year. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY f) Recognition Policy

Financial:

There was none.

Minutes:

a) Regular Meeting – October 4, 2005

Resolution #536/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Administration recommended that a new policy be prepared to recognize residents of significant status or accomplishment such as Guy Shapka, Olympic Skaters (Sargent). Resolution #550/05:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that Administration prepare a recognition policy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. g) Status of “Alix Lake” as “Fishing Lake”

b) Public Hearing – October 4, 2005 Resolution #537/05:

Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the minutes of the Public Hearing of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 be accepted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Maintenance Supervisor’s Report: Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Maintenance Supervisor’s report be accepted as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Discussion took place regarding the name of the Lake in the Village of Alix. Resolution #551/05: Resolution #552/05:

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. h) Offer to Purchase – 4835 50 Street This item was deleted from the Agenda as the offer to purchase was removed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the C.A.O. attend the October 26, 2005 session at Nisku, Alberta, regarding Municipal Affairs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #539/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration send a Thank You letter to Tom McNicoll regarding his plans to renovate his building at 4808 – 51st Avenue. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #540/05:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that January 15, 2006 be the Staff Recognition date and to book the Lion’s Den. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #541/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson to use S.B. 90 on the sidewalk in front of Mr. Howarth’s property due to liability issues. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution #542/05:

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

Business Arising from the Minutes:

There was none.

Unfinished Business:

a) By-Law #339/05 – Public Hearing

i) Re-designation – Pt. NE 36 39 23 W4 In order to plan and prepare for industrial growth in the Village, land is needed to be zoned to Heavy Industrial. The subject lands are currently in a “holding district”. The Village needs to be proactive and ready for development. Resolution #553/05:

Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council hold another Public Hearing in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. In Favor: None. Opposed: Mayor Kortzman, Councillors Henderson, Lapish, Lynch and Yarwood. DEFEATED.

Moved by Councillor Henderson that: 1. 2.

Administration prepare a redesignation Bylaw changing the zoning from UR (Urban reserve) to I2 (Heavy Industrial) for Pt. N.E. 36-39-23-W4th for the next Council meeting. That letters of intent to rezone Pt. N.E. 36-39-23-W4th be mailed to all direct landowners of the proposed Bylaw. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

j) Library Board Discussion took place regarding appointment of volunteer Board Members for all Boards/Committees. Also, Council deliberated the use of the Library. Resolution #554/05:

Resolution #543/05:

Moved by Councilor Yarwood that Council go beyond 11 p.m. as per policy.

Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #538/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council table this item to the next meeting for further review.

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council table this item to next meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. k) Council Minutes - Unadopted Administration recommended that Minutes of Council be advertised in local newspaper after meetings as UNADOPTED or UNOFFICIAL to improve communication with residents of the community.

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Resolution #555/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix submit Unadopted Minutes of Council meetings to local newspaper. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. l) EXH – Application for Funding Underground Storage Tanks Administration requested that the Village of Alix contact EXH Engineering to apply on our behalf for grant funding to the Safety Codes Council for removal of the Underground Storage Tanks and soil reclamation at Railway and Main Streets.

Resolution #556/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix contract EXH Engineering to apply for funding to Safety Codes Council on our behalf for the removal of the Underground Storage Tanks and soil reclamation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. m) Expense Card – C.A.O.

Resolution #557/05:

Moved by Councillor Henderson that the Village of Alix apply for a credit card for the C.A.O. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Comments:

There were none.

Committee Reports:

a) Recreation Groups – Mayor Kortzman

Resolution #558/05:

Correspondence:

Resolution #559/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept the Committee Report for information. CARRRIED UNANIMOUSLY. a) Director Villages South b) Water Study – Lacombe County c) Water Study – Village of Clive d) Alix Chamber of Commerce – Minutes of October 17, 2005 e) Trail letter Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept Correspondence items (a) through (e) for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Adjournment: Resolution #560/05:

Moved by Councillor Lynch that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 11:29 P.M.. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

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DALE JOHNSTON M.P., WETASKIWIN

KEVIN SORENSON M.P., CROWFOOT

Farmers need Strychnine to Control Gophers

Parliamentary Report

The Richardson Ground Squirrel poses one of the most pressing and persistent problems to western farmers. Damage caused by these gophers to fields, crops and equipment is estimated to cost up to $200 million annually. Some Ottawa based newspaper columnists may not consider this problem “a hot button issue,” but for western farmers who grow the crops and raise the livestock that feed Canadians, it is a serious economic concern that deserves Parliament’s attention. The most effective method of controlling these rodents is with strychnine. For years, farmers used a 2% liquid strychnine concentrate that was mixed with grain to formulate a strychnine bait to control this pest. In 1993, however, the availability of strychnine was restricted to a strychnine bait containing up to 0.4% strychnine that was supposed to be as effective as the concentrate. As most of us know, it simply doesn’t do the job. The Conservative Party has been actively working to have the Liberal ban on 2% liquid strychnine solution lifted. Persistence pays off. Two days before Vegreville-Wainwright MP, Leon Benoit’s Motion (his fourth legislative endeavour) on this subject was to be debated in the House of Commons, the Minister of Health announced a two-month study by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency on whether farmers need the 2% liquid strychnine to effectively control gophers. Until Canada has a new Conservative Government, this is our best chance to change this faulty regulation. Anyone who has lost crops and livestock or suffered equipment and property damage should write about their experiences to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) before the November 24, 2005 deadline at the address below. It would be helpful if you could provide the PMRA with an accurate and detailed assessment of the damage caused by gophers and pocket gophers as well as the effectiveness, both financial and otherwise, of the currently available products. The decision makers at the Agency, and ultimately the Liberal Government, would also benefit from hearing first hand your opinion on the effectiveness, cost savings and convenience of farmers mixing the 2% liquid strychnine solution themselves, enabling the use of the product at the most vital time. Please send your letters to the following address: Publications - Pest Management Regulatory Agency 2720 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario A.L. 6606D2 K1A 0K9. I would appreciate receiving a copy of your letters to PMRA. For information on any federally related matters, please contact my Constituency Office at: #6, 4612 - 50 Street, Ponoka; T4J 1S7; tel.: 7835530 or 1-800-665-0865.

The View From My Window By (Peeping) Thomasina I must be getting aged as I failed to remember to submit my observations of late. I have full confidence that you will be able to absolve me. There have been a number of things happen on our fair boulevard in the past little while. Mr. Pharmacist was spotted adding a customerfriendly enhancement to his portal. I’m not sure what the situation was, but I noticed Our Lady of Literature & Information over inspecting the workmanship. The transformation in the climatic conditions seemed to have brought out the eager beaver in some folks. The Helpful Handyman even got in the act as he demonstrated for one and all the proper method of performing a structural facelift. As for the rest of the hustle and bustle going on, I’m sure if you interviewed any of the street-side proprietors, they’d be more than ecstatic to keep you abreast of the comings and goings.

On September 19th, Federal Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced that he was canceling advance tax rulings on income trusts. The Liberals’ decision to freeze the approval of new income trusts caused ordinary Canadians to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in personal savings overnight and Canadian businesses to lose billions of dollars in market capitalization. Income trusts provide a tax advantage to ordinary Canadians in as much as investors normally face a tax rate of 46% when taxed on dividends. Whereas with an income trust, they are taxed at their personal income tax rate, which is usually much lower. The income trust market in Canada has grown by over six times in just five years. In 2000, it was valued at $18 billion. Today, it is worth over $118 billion. Ordinary Canadian investors account for over 60% of income trust shareholders. Immediately following the freeze on approval of new income trusts, share prices of companies who were considering income trust conversions fell by up to 14%. The Liberals are now considering taxing income trusts at the same rate as corporate share offerings. If this is done, the value of Canadian business trusts would drop up to 30%, according to RBC Dominion Securities. The Toronto Stock Exchange has declared that the careless decision to freeze approval of new income trusts is “unhealthy for the market and the Canadian economy.” Despite these warnings and the urgings of the investment leaders across the country, Paul Martin refuses to reveal to investors his future plans for income trusts. Instead of protecting the retirement savings of hard working Canadians, the Liberal government has recklessly damaged income trust investments, and are now looking for ways to tax them. Meanwhile, ordinary Canadian, especially seniors – the majority of income trust shareholders – are forced to wait and wonder. The Conservative Party of Canada has a plan for a prosperous economy which begins with immediate and long-term, broad-based tax relief. We would cut personal income taxes by substantially raising the Basic Personal Exemption and the Spousal Exemption. We would ease the tax burden on seniors, low-income Canadians, and families. A Conservative government would establish a new Registered Lifetime Savings Plan, similar to RRSP’s, but with greater flexibility so as to allow for the tax-free withdrawal of savings. We will also move to protect the sanctity of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) fund, so that Finance Ministers cannot raid it to balance the budget or for other political purposes. These measures are extremely important given the fact that the baby boom generation is approaching retirement age and we do not have enough younger workers to help sustain the pension plan. In my opinion, it is extremely unfair and negligent of the current government or any other government to undermine the financial security of Canadians who have worked their entire lives in anticipation of a welldeserved and earned retirement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, 780-608-4600, e-mail to [email protected] or call toll free 1-800665-4358. AN OLD FARMER’S ADVICE: - Source Unknown * Meanness don't jes' happen overnight. * When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty. * Don't judge folks by their relatives. * If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'. * Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got. * The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin'. * Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.

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Uniqueness We believe in promoting and developing exceptional communities. Accountability We are responsible and committed to sustainable initiatives.

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

Life on the Train Author Unknown A while back, I read a very interesting book that compared life to a train ride or a series of train rides. Life is like a train ride, it read. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays. At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow. When we are born and we first board the train, we meet people whom we think will be with us for the entire journey. Those people are our parents! Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us for as long as we absolutely need them. They too have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, affection, friendship, guidance and their ever presence. There are others who board the train and who eventually become very important to us, in turn. These people are our brothers, sisters, friends and acquaintances, whom we will learn to love, and cherish. Some people consider their journey like a jaunty tour. They will just go merrily along . Others, will encounter many upsets, tears, losses on their journey. Others still, will linger on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Some people on the train will leave an everlasting impression when they get off…. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly, they will scarcely leave a sign that they ever travelled along with you or ever crossed your path… We will sometimes be upset that some passengers whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then again, there’s nothing that says we can’t seek them out anyway. Nevertheless, once sought out and found, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken. That’s okay …everyone’s journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, setbacks and goodbyes. We must strive to make the best of it… no matter what... We must constantly strive to understand our travel companions and look for the best in everyone. Remember that at any moment during our journey, any one of our travel companions can have a weak moment and be in need of our help. We too may vacillate or hesitate, even trip… hopefully we can count on someone being there to be supportive and understanding… The bigger mystery of our journey is that we don’t know when our last stop will come. Neither do we know when our travel companions will make their last stop. Not even those sitting in the seat next to us. Personally, I know I’ll be sad to make my final stop…. I’m sure of it!

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By Daniel Harrison

BOOMTOWN BASICS In this beautiful Autumn season, we can take short respite to reflect on the season just past, and make plans for 2006. To that end, I thought it might be a good idea to print the strategic statements for the BoomTown Trail. VISION Make the BoomTown Trail the ‘Trail of Choice’ Experience the Spirit! MISSION To recognize, preserve and promote tourism, economic development and the unique rural lifestyle of the BoomTown Trail, through regional partnership initiatives. VALUES Fun We believe in offering fun, safe and memorable experiences. Teamwork We believe in actively supporting each other through commitment, cooperation and participation.

A Different Perspective By James Strachan A few years back, one of my daughters and her family moved to La Paz, Bolivia, the highest capital city in the world, sitting at just under 12,000 feet above sea level. The first few emails told us of the hardships of adjusting to such altitudes. Nausea, dehydration, exhaustion – it was a tough two weeks for all six of them. Apparently “getting high” in the geographic sense carries a price tag! Many mountain dwellers swear that the high Rockies are the place to be. The view upward lifts and nourishes the soul, they say. Being “up” is the best! Many people believe that the Bible echoes that sentiment. The opening verse of Psalm 121 in The King James Version of 1611, reads: “I lift my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help….” We My separation from all those friends and acquaintances I made during the train ride will be painful. Leaving all those I’m close to will be a sad thing. But then again, I’m certain that one day I’ll get to the main station only to meet up with everyone else. They’ll all be carrying their baggage… most of which they didn’t have when they first got on this train. I’ll be glad to see them again. I’ll also be glad to have contributed to their baggage… and to have enriched their lives, just as much as they will have contributed to my baggage and enriched my life. We’re all on this train ride together. Above all, we should all try to strive to make the ride as pleasant and memorable as we can, right up until we each make the final stop and leave the train for the last time. All aboard! Safe journey!!

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS The BoomTown trail is committed to: • Developing a variety of marketing promotions. • Preserving and promoting natural and historical resources • Coordinated events and activities • Communication strategies for members • Continuous liaison with all levels of government • Management and financing of BoomTown activities. These strategic directions were developed through the effort of committed volunteers. Often strategic statements are prepared and then stored away and forgotten. I believe these statements should be our touchstone as we reflect on the year’s activities and plan for a new season. I invite you to consider these statements and reflect on how we have met our objectives and how we can continue to meet them in the future. now know, from more recent translations, that the sentence should read: “I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God…” The high places of our world are beautiful, and they fill us with a sense of God’s grandeur. But it isn’t heights that bring us the strength and the comfort of God. Another Psalm writer reminds us that in the low places, the valleys of life, God’s comfort and courage are to be found: “even when my way goes through Death Valley, I am not afraid when you walk at my side…”(Psalm 23). God’s presence and power is found often at the low points of our lives. When we get too literal about “lows” and “highs” on the earth, or in our mood, we may be overlooking a more crucial reality. How much can we be touched in our spirits at either end of this “elevation scale?” Many folks are uplifted and nurtured when they see the soaring peaks all around them. But does that equip and prepare them to deal with the darker times in life, when there is no light on the road, no peace in the soul, and no clarity in the mind. Then, we may need the internal experience of the struggling souls who wrote, “in the darkest valley…God is at my side…my strength comes from God.” The upward climb is not the only source of spiritual nourishment. Coming down the mountain is filled with learning as well. And the God one encounters coming down, in the low spots, often has the word of solace and wisdom that we need at that moment. In our heart of hearts we all know that “up” is not where we get to spend all of our lives – some get to spend not much of it there. Having tasted and absorbed the wisdom of the valley darkness is almost a requisite for maintaining a balanced faith life when the peaks are out of reach.

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