Chautauqua Friday, October 2, 2009

2009 Vol. 8, No. 19

Happy Thanksgiving!

Alix Public Library Open House October 6th, 1 - 3:00 pm Alix Public Library Join us for cake and help us celebrate Alix’s 50 years of membership in Parkland Regional library!

Meaning by John Gardner Meaning is not something you stumble across, like the answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure hunt.

Just two of the many varied entries in the Bench Show held at Alix MAC on September 15th, a flower arrangement (above) and a novelty cake (right). photo courtesy of Alix MAC School

Meaning is something you build into your life. You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out of the experience of humankind as it is passed onto you, out of your own talent and understanding, out of the things you believe in, out of the things and people you love, out of the values for which you are willing to sacrifice something. The ingredients are there. You are the only one who can put them together into that pattern that will be your life. Let it be a life that has dignity and meaning for you. If it does, then the particular balance of success or failure is of less account.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER Last month a cousin sent me a link to an online jukebox and I have been having fun getting reacquainted with some great oldies from my childhood years. These tunes, from the early 1950s, include: • Hernando’s Hideaway (Archie Bleyer) • Shake Rattle and Roll (Bill Haley & The Comets) • Sh-Boom (Crew-Cuts) • Dear Hearts and Gentle People (Bing Crosby) • That’s Amore (Dean Martin) • A Guy is a Guy and Secret Love (Doris Day) • The Old Master Painter (Dick Haymes) • I Get So Lonely (Four Knights) • Rose, Rose I Love You and Cry of the Wild Goose (Frankie Laine) • Jambalaya (Jo Stafford) • Pretend (Nate King Cole) • Changing Partners and Mockin’ Bird Hill (Patti Page) • Slow Poke (Pee Wee King) • Papa Loves Mambo (Perry Como) • Botch-a-me (Rosemary Clooney) • Stranger in Paradise (Tony Bennett) Before I go any further, I must point out that I personally was not a child in 50s...I’m not that old, no matter what my sister may say! While I did not grow up during the era when these songs were big hits, I was introduced to them by my parents and grandparents and they are a pleasant part of my childhood memories. Maybe it’s time you took a trip down a musical memory lane.

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80 Years Young

CAROL FLETCHER (403) 350-0881 MLS CA 295937 Nicely landscaped acreage located in the Clive/Lacombe area. The property features a 4 bedroom family sized home, 2 car detached garage, 30 x 40 quonset and additional workshop with 220 wiring. Numerous outbuildings for all the kids’ pets. The home features new flooring in the living area and a wood stove to keep you warm on those cold winter nights. To help with the heating bills the renovated basement has infloor heat.

photo courtesy of Joy Shackleton

Two Alix residents recently turned 80 years young and celebrated with many family and friends. Owen Jennings (above, right) was presented with a Lifetime Membership to Alix Public Library from Alix Library Board chairman, Owen Specht, at his party on September 19th. The Alix Wagon Wheel Museum held a lovely open house for birthday girl, Eve Keates (below), on September 22nd. photo courtesy of Elaine Meehan

MLS CA 295096 5 bedroom,3 bath family home. The basement is Logix construction with an R50+ insulation value. The home heating is run off a high efficiency boiler and hot water heat. Hot water on demand for every need in the entire house. The main level has a nice open design, a bright u-shaped kitchen, with new appliances, eating bar, loads of counter space work area and even a desk area. Garden doors off the dining room lead to a covered deck. Large master bedroom with ensuite that features a 3x3 separate shower, as well as a Jacuzzi tub. Basement contains 2 bedrooms and another bath. Rec room, theatre room are framed.

Volunteers are unpaid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless! - Unknown

ENVIRONMENTAL ALMANAC By Bud Bargholz Alix Weather for September 1 - September 24th The high temperature for this period was 34.7 on the 23rd, which was the warmest day of the whole year! Many high temperature records were broken for this month. The low was –2.0 on the 21st. Precipitation was just a little over a trace. The normal is about 50 mm, or 2 inches, so we were well below average. It’s been a very hot dry fall and the farmers are very concerned about reserve moisture for next spring, to get a good start on the new crop year. There’s been no measurable moisture since August 21st. The choir were singing lustily in procession as they marched down the aisle into church. The last of the sopranos caught her heel in the open furnace grate in the middle of the aisle. She reached down to free her shoe but it was caught too firmly, so with great presence of mind she slipped off the other shoe and kept on going. The tenor behind her saw what had happened and reached back as he passed to rescue the shoes. Unfortunately the whole grate came up in his hand, and the first of the basses, who was concentrating on his hymn book, stepped into the hole. Since he was a man of traditional build, he got himself firmly stuck and eventually they had to call the volunteer fire department to get him out. And the minister, with rare good sense, said the benediction and led the way downstairs for coffee. - Author Unknown

At the time of writing, most cereal crops have been harvested, but many canola crops are still in the swath or standing. I imagine the canola has green seeds that are not curing, and they say it takes a rain to cure the seeds. A few Goldfinches are still here and Purple Finches as well. We saw groups of Pelicans on the lake east of Alix. They were in tight little groups catching frogs or minnows, or who knows what. I saw a Pileated Woodpecker in our backyard on the birdhouse. Weather Flashes: Studies show that Crickets chirp faster when its warm than when its cold. So if you count the number of cricket chirps in 8 seconds, then add 4, 9 times out of 10 you’ll have the temperature to within 1 degree Celsius. Please be advised, the technique doesn’t work well in January.

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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

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

Free Library Card Monthly Draw Next draw will be October 29. Sponsored by the Village of Alix Lois Hole Grant. SuperNet and High Speed Internet We have three public access computers which can be used free of charge. LIBRARY CARD $5 - individual and $10 family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by making a legacy donation to the library. Contact the library for more info. 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.

OPEN HOUSE October 6th from 1 - 3 pm to celebrate Alix Public Library’s 50 years as a member of Parkland Regional Library. Everyone welcome! For the month of October, Alix Library is collecting food for the Alix Food Bank - bring in a nonperishable food item and we will waive your overdue fines! (1 item = $1 in fines).

Board Members Wanted - We are looking for individuals interested in sitting on the Library Board. BOOK SALE ongoing all year long. Come browse through the selection. ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Select Catalog. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). WHAT’S NEW To keep up to date and find out what’s new at the library, go to http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca and click on “What’s New.”

Alix FCSS By Glenna Carlson The Registration Night went well. We had 14 tables and they were all full. A big thanks to Rod Phillips and Alix MAC School for their support and help. These type of joint efforts are needed to keep a village strong. I am into the Coats for Kids season. If you have any good kids’ coats around that you no longer need, please let me know. I want to also thank certain businesses that help out throughout the year. CAPS and Alix Drugs are good supporters for FCSS. They do pro bono work for us and also allow us to use their store for certain programs. Without their support, we would be scrambling. Home Hardware is also helpful with our Christmas campaign. So please support these businesses because they give to our community.

My phone number is 403-747-2031. Tue., Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 - 3:30 pm. 9:30 a.m.

ALIX HOME HARDWARE Leaves to Rake? See our Eco Friendly Bags Magic Rings and Handyfill Bag Tensioners Good for paper or plastic bags Great Gift Ideas Spiced Hot Mats and Mug Mats John Deere Fall Décor by Jim Shore Be Prepared for Cold Days We carry a variety of Men’s Outerwear Jackets, Bib Overalls Vests, Shirts

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ALIX: recreational 13.2 acres with cabin, 1 mile from the lake. $175,000 ALIX: 1 block of 8 treed lots $199,000. ALIX: 6.5 acres walkout bungalow w/wrap-around deck ready October 1, 2009 $315,000 BASHAW: 2 acres 1 mile from town with 2bedroom mobile and shop. $125,000 ALIX: 3-Bedroom Bungalow with suite across from school. $139,500 ALIX: Huge bi-level 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on 4 lots with double garage. $247,500. ALIX: Huge bungalow, huge attached garage, huge lot close to lake 4-bed 2-bath fire place $285,000 MEETING CREEK: treed 4.6 acres with view $99,000

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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:

Mayor Curt Peterson, Councillors Gordon Christensen, Rob Fehr, Jason Helfrich and Cathy Perry.

Also Present:

Lyle Wack, Chief Administrative Officer and Recording Secretary.

Call to Order:

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

Amendments /Deletions to Agenda:

Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda.

Resolution #250/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council give third and final reading to Bylaw #385/09. CARRIED c) Water Restriction Bylaw #386/09

Resolution #251/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council give first reading to Bylaw #386/09 being a Bylaw to restrict water use on a fair and equitable basis during periods of water shortages. CARRIED

Resolution #252/09:

Moved by Councill Helfrich that the Village of Alix give second reading to Bylaw #386/09. CARRIED

Resolution #253/09:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council give permission for third and final reading of Bylaw #386/09. CARRIED

New Business: a) City of Red Deer - Regional Assessment Appeal Board Meeting October 1, 2009 CARRIED

Resolution #254/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council give third and final reading to Bylaw #386/09. CARRIED

Financial:

a) Accounts Payable – September 10, 2009

New Business:

a) Buffalo Lake Management Team - Invitation

Resolution #243/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Accounts Payable for September 10, 2009, cheques numbered 20090772 to 20090802 in the amount of $57,548.04 be accepted as information. CARRIED

Resolution #255/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council accept this item as information. CARRIED

b) Financial Report – August 31, 2009

Resolution #256/09:

Approval of Agenda: Resolution #242/09: Add:

Resolution #244/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the agenda be accepted as amended:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept the Bank Reconciliation for the month ending August 31, 2009 as presented. CARRIED

Minutes:

a) Regular Meeting – September 2, 2009

Resolution #245/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 be accepted as presented. CARRIED

Business Arising From the Minutes:

None.

Unfinished Business:

a) Utility Rebate Program

Resolution #246/09:

Moved by Councillor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council direct Administration to draft a policy for a toilet rebate incentive program to be effective January 1, 2010. The policy to include: The program shall be in effect starting on January 1, and ending on December 31 of each year. ii) All replacement toilets must be on the qualifying replacement listing. iii) Fifty rebates be allowed each year on a first come, first served basis. iv) Each household shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) replacement rebates. v) Proof of installation is required in the form of a receipt, a picture of the old toilet in the bathroom and a picture of the new toilet in the bathroom after installation. vi) Each homeowner must fill in an application for rebate and sign a declaration that the replacement has taken place. vii) New construction and basement developments shall not be considered for the rebate program. viii) Funding for the program shall be obtained through utility revenues. CARRIED b) Amendment to Utility Bylaw – Bylaw #385/09

Resolution #248/09:

Resolution #249/09:

Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept this item as information. CARRIED c) Alix Arena Association i) Caretaker Contract

Resolution #257/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the tender from Murray Wardley for the maintenance and operation of the Alix Arena for the 2009/2010 season. CARRIED ii) Concession Contract

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Resolution #247/09:

b) Henry and Justina Hubert – Request to Purchase

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council give first reading to Bylaw #385/09 being an amendment to the Village of Alix Utility Bylaw #375/08 regarding Section 18.8 dealing with outstanding accounts. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Perry that the Village of Alix Council give second reading to Bylaw #385/09. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Village of Alix give permission for third and final reading of Bylaw #385/09. CARRIED

Resolution #258/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council accept the tender from Murray Wardley for the operation of the Alix Arena Concession for the 2009/2010 season. CARRIED d) City of Red Deer Regional Appeal Board - Meeting October 1, 2009

Resolution #259/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Village of Alix Council send a delegation from the assessment appeal board members to the City of Red Deer Regional Assessment Appeal Board meeting on October 1, 2009. CARRIED

Committee Reports:

a) Mayor Peterson – None b) Deputy Mayor Christensen – None c) Councillor Helfrich – None d) Councillor Perry – None e) Councillor Fehr - None

Correspondence:

a) Canadian Diabetes Association Annual Residential Campaign b) Government of Alberta – Conflict Resolution Day c) Alberta Animal and Municipal Enforcement Services

Resolution #260/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the correspondence items (a) through (c) be accepted for information. CARRIED

Chief Administrative Officer’s Report: Resolution #261/09:

Moved by Councillor Helfrich that the Village of Alix Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report as presented. CARRIED

Adjournment: Resolution #262/09:

Moved by Councillor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 7:50 P.M. CARRIED _________________________ ___________________________ Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

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Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School

New Staff at Alix –MAC

There are two new staff members at Alix MAC, Ami Rintoul (right, top) is our new Kindergarten teacher and Leah Laing (right, bottom) is a new PUF EA, pictured with Braydin, a new student in Kindergarten. The Pancake Breakfast (far right) was held the morning of September 11th and was followed with our Terry Fox Run/Walk Event. We were able to raise over $1,200.00 for Cancer Research. All had lots of fun and exercise on that gorgeous day. The Alix-MAC Fine Arts Bench Show was held in conjunction with our Meet the Teacher Night on September 15th and it was a

Friday, October 2, 2009 huge success with many interesting entries. Students' Council elections had the candidates stand up and speak to the Well Drilling, Pumps & Repairs general student body from grades 6-11 and students cast their ballots the following day. The results saw the following elected to our Student's council: Grade 12 students Demi Love and Rhianna Congdon, Grade 10 stu30 years experience in Central Alberta dent Dustin Rider, Grade 9 student Robert Saunders, Grade 8 students Mackenzie Fournel and Karolan Phillips, and Grade 7 student Taylor Hiron

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Bus safety critical for both students and drivers With students back in school, the yellow school buses have started running again. While travel by school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, it’s important to remind your children how to act safely in and around the bus. It’s also important for you to remember how to drive safely around school buses. “Students and motorists need to be aware and alert around yellow school buses,” says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services. “The key to safety is awareness of common danger areas and alertness when in those danger areas.” The time of greatest danger to students and others on the roadways is during the loading and unloading of a school bus. Children should follow these safety guidelines: •

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While waiting for the bus, stand in a group with the other students. You should stand at least two giant steps away from the road and pay attention to traffic. When the school bus approaches the bus stop, line up with the smaller children in front. Stay away from the bus until it stops. After the bus has stopped, get on the bus one at a time. Hold on to the handrail while climbing the steps and then go directly to your seat. Never run behind or in front of the school bus to pick up something that you dropped or forgot. Wait for the bus to move on and then pick it up. When getting off the bus, take 10 steps away from the bus right away. Be sure to make eye contact with the driver and look both ways before crossing the street in front of the bus.

When the school year starts again, motorists often need to be reminded of their responsibility to watch out for children in school zones and around school buses: •

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No matter which direction you are driving from, stop whenever approaching a stopped bus with activated alternating flashing red lights. Be prepared to stop for flashing amber lights on a school bus. Motorists can contribute to school bus safety by simply being alert and cautious when approaching a school bus, regardless of whether its lights are flashing. Motorists who choose to break the law and pass a school bus when the bus has its flashing red lights activated will be fined and receive six demerit points.

New Manufacturing Productivity Tools Highlight Local Resources The manufacturing sector in central Alberta is stronger today, thanks to new information tools developed in the Central Alberta Manufacturing Industry Productivity Improvement Project. The aim of the Project was to improve awareness of local resources amongst manufacturers in the region. CAEP collaborated on the project with Productivity Alberta - a service of Alberta Finance and Enterprise, Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association (CARMA), and the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN). “Together, these organizations help foster economic growth throughout the central region, and provide resources to manufacturers to help them raise the bar on productivity and innovation.” explained CAEP Chair Dale Barr. “We wanted to ensure manufacturers were able to connect quickly and easily to the wide array of resources available.” Based on research and stakeholder consultation, the following Manufacturing Productivity Tools were developed: •

Sharpen your Competitive Edge brochure: highlights world class expertise and assistance provided by CAEP, CARMA and the Red Deer College Centre for Innovation; http://www.centralalberta.ab.ca/imagesedit/CAEP_Brochure_April2 009_11.pdf

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Web content for CAEP, including a Central Alberta Manufacturers Directory, www.centralalberta.ab.ca/manufacturingCentralAlberta

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Web Content for CARMA and CARIN (Red Deer College Centre for Innovation).

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USB Flash Drive: The USB Drive has room for 1 GB of data storage; content includes the Central Alberta Manufacturers Directory and a pop-up menu to direct users to the CAEP web content.

The brochures and USB Flash Drives were distributed to key manufacturers, members and stakeholders in August 2009. For more information www.centralalberta.ab.ca.

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ALIX COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Alix Chamber of Commerce Lesley Grose Alix Fire Department Cody Marshall 403-747-2332 Alix MAC School Rod Phillips 403-747-2778 Alix Public Library Beth Richardson 403-747-3233 Citizens on Patrol Terry Fehr 403-747-2787 Community Services Board Glenna Carlson 403-747-2107 Alix Food Bank Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Alix Preschool Jill Hillman 403-747-2099 Alix Agricultural Society Wanda McKendrick 403-788-2274 Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick 403-788-2274 Alix Curling Club Candace Wilton 403-747-3812

Alix Lions Club Tom Aspden 403-788-2084 Community in Bloom Karen Nowlin 403-747-2800 Alix Minor Hockey Terry Fehr 403-747-2787 Alix Neighbourhood Network Bonnie Dubeau 403-747-3522 Alix Youth Centre Dee Benjamin 403-747-2559 ANTS (Alix Nature Trail Society) Arlene Nelson 403-747-2466 Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Eve Keates 403-747-3119 Carroll Club Lillian Fair 403-747-2974 Haunted Lakes Golf Club 403-747-2330 Alix Trophy Club Randy Barclay Haunted Lakes Pony Club Carina Forsstrom 403-747-3013

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Time for Tots Ramona Gartner 403-747-2154 1st Parlby Creek Scouts Beavers: Lisa Sharp 885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray 784-3199 Scouts: David Ross 885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Alix Girl Guide Groups Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 Marie Payne 403-784-3444 Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt 403-747-2217 Stanton Community Hall Women’s Institute Irene Guynup United Church Women Jean McDermand

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VILLAGE OF CLIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive, Province of Alberta, held on September 14, 2009 in the Village Office at 18:00 Hours Present:

Mayor Gillard, Councillors Gray, Henry, LesStrange, Steringa, and Carla Kenney, Municipal Accountant/Recording Secretary.

Also Present:

Lionel MacPherson

Meeting to Order:

Mayor Gillard brought the meeting to order at 18:00 hours.

Agenda:

Additions: 4c) 7f) 7g) 7h)

In- Camera to discuss personnel Cell Phone Usage Rooster’s Roadhouse Beautification – 5122 – 45 Street

Request - Tax Penalties: RC-09-238:

Moved by Councillor Steringa that a precedent should not be set and therefore the request to waive penalties on Roll #860 and #870 be denied. - CARRIED -

CanPak Agreement: Moved by Councillor Henry to authorization RC-09-239: execution of the Agreement for Waste Disposal and Recycling dated August 31, 2009 between the Village of Clive and Can Pak Environmental Inc. - CARRIED Dust Control: RC-09-240:

Moved by Councillor Gray that the report on Dust Control be accepted for information. - CARRIED -

Deletions: None RC-09-230: Minutes: RC-09-231:

Reports: RC-09-232:

RC-09-233:

Business Arising: In Camera: RC-09-234:

RC-09-235:

Moved by Councillor Steringa to approve the agenda as amended. -CARRIEDMoved by Councillor LesStrange to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2009 Regular Council Meeting. -CARRIED-

Cell Phone Usage: RC-09-241:

Exited the Meeting: Rooster’s Roadhouse:

Moved by Councillor Henry to accept the CAO's report for information. -CARRIEDMoved by Councillor LesStrange to accept the Public Works report for information. -CARRIED-

Beautification – 5122 – 45 Street: RC-09-242:

None.

Remembrance Day Service:

Councillor LesStrange reported he had received noise complaints from the Rooster’s Roadhouse. Councillor Gray provided the plan developed by the Clive Environmental Committee (“CEC”) for beautifying the Village owned green space at 5122 - 45 Street. Moved by Councillor Steringa to approve the CEC’s plan and authorize the planting of trees and shrubs in 5122 - 45 St. as presented. - CARRIED -

Recess the Meeting: Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meeting Resumed: Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Henry to revert to an open meeting. Time 6:30 pm -CARRIED-

Financial: RC-09-243:

1. Accounts Payable: Moved by Councillor LesStrange to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $23,463.02 cheques number 9318 through 9348 inclusive. -CARRIED-

Board Reports: Moved by Councillor Gray to accept the Arborist Report dated September 8, 2009 for information. -CARRIED-

New Business: Legion Book: RC-09-237:

Councilor Henry left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Moved by Councilor Henry to go In Camera to discuss Personnel. Time 6:15 pm -CARRIED-

Old Business: Tree Report: RC-09-236:

Moved by Councillor Steringa to accept Strathcona County’s summary information and their Cellular Phone Bylaw for information. - CARRIED -

Moved by Councillor Steringa that the Village of Clive show it’s recognition and appreciation for our Veterans in Alberta by supporting the Alberta/NWT Legion Remembrance Military Service Recognition Book project with an 1/10 business card advertisement. - CARRIED Councillor Gray advised that the Clive Ministerial Association has expressed interest in organizing a Remembrance Day Service in Clive. Council expressed their support of this initiative.

Councillors attended and reported on the following meetings: * Councillor Henry: - CEC report attached * Councillor LesStrange - CEC meeting * Mayor Gillard - Mayors & Reeves meeting, AUMA Mayors Caucus * Councillor Gray - CEC, Municipal Planning Commission (“MPC”), Parkland Regional Library * Councillor Steringa - MPC, Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority Correspondence: RC-09-244:

Adjournment: RC-09-245:

Moved by Mayor Gillard that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. -CARRIEDMoved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 19:50 hours.

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Friday, October 2, 2009

EVENTS IN TEES Beginning October 19th...Come create with the Parlby Creek Brushkateers No experience necessary - any medium. Mondays 1 - 4 pm at the Tees Hall Annex. Beginning Oct. 26, Instructor: Donna Marie Orr. Info: Irene 403-747-3556 or Dot 403-784-2286. Calling All Ghosts, Goblins, Witches and Other Other-Worldly Creatures! Get into the spirit of Halloween at the Haunted (green) House at Tees! Graveyards, haunted rooms and spooks galore! Wander through the “Shuddering Hallway of Darkness,” get a peek at spiders (real and imagined) in our “Ghastly Critter Zoo,” get trapped in the Wolfman’s Cage...if you dare! Other creepy delights await you when you visit. The faint of heart can take a walk through our pumpkin patch and view the many carved and decorated jack o’ lanterns, or try your luck at a few of the Halloween games we have set up. The Haunted (green) House will be ready for visitors October 22, 23, 24 and 29, 30, 31 from 7 - 9 pm at PJ’s Plantation at Tees. Admission is free, but a non-perishable food donation for our communities Christmas Hampers would be appreciated. Age appropriate for over 6 years. Come one, call all - We’re Dying to See you!!!!! Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall. For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Nicole Dunham 403-784-3427. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Lisa Sharp at 403-885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055

Haynes Happenings Are you a parent, grandparent or caregiver of preschool or elementary school aged children? Join us for a monthly FREE Saturday morning of family fun, fitness and food at Satinwood School the last Saturday of the month (Oct. 31 & Nov. 28) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided @ 9:30 a.m. with gym games and activities facilitated by Andre Touchette from 10-11:30 a.m. No charge to attend! Bring your indoor running shoes and come prepared to have fun with your kids! For more information contact Ramona at 403-747-2154. Funded by County of Lacombe

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Clive Community Focus Submitted by Louise Bell Clive Multi 4-H Club October 4 at 1 pm at the Clive Curling Rink. We will finalize projects, have a meeting, registration, and elections followed by some fun. From 5 - 7 we will be helping at the Westling Turkey Supper. For more information call Hanne 403-784-2262. Westling Hall Annual Turkey Supper will be held October 4 at the Westling Hall from 5 - 7:00. Mark your calendars. Valley City Saloon (Clive Hotel) Customer Appreciate Night Friday, October 9 at 9 pm. Tim Hus will be there for your entertainment. Come down for some of our specials. Hope to see you there! Volunteers Needed October 17th, 10 am. We will be doing some planting to pretty up our green space. If you can help, come on by and give us a hand. Bring your own gloves and shovel. The space is on the corner of 51 Ave and 45 St, in the new trailer park. Hope to see you there! Clive Centennial Homecoming Celebration (includes surrounding School Districts) 2012 Planning Group Monday, October 19, 7 pm at the Clive Village Office. We Want You!!! What do you envision our 100th Celebration to be? Be part of the planning group so you can see your visions become reality in 2012! Everyone is invited. Clive Hotel has a High Speed Internet Café in the front lobby. Bookings available for quarter, half or full hour. Pioneers and Progress reprints are now available in softcover from the Village Office for $50.00. Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month and a minimum $30 order is required. Meals are delivered to Clive. For more information (ordering and costs), contact Dianna, Clive FCSS Outreach 782-6637. The Clive Lions Club is looking for new members! If you have an interest in your community and enjoy the fellowship of membership, please join us now! Call Dave at 341-0134 or Vic 318-7363. Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The Village of Clive has a website at www.clive.ca. If you wish to have an event posted on the site, please email the details to [email protected]. Also on the site will be the Valley Spotlight, Council minutes, bylaws and more.

Hall Rentals - Brenda Brayford 403-784-3474.

Sargent District Events By Cecilia Stirling and Marie Payne Sargent Ladies next meeting is November 4 (Wednesday) at 2:00 p.m. For more information call Georgina 403-784-3687 Your news, or events can be included in this section by calling Cecelia 403-784-2170, or Marie 403 784-3444.

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Friday, October 2, 2009

VILLAGE OF CLIVE

Clive is Alive New Fitness Facility in Clive in the Clive Hardware Building (5906 50 St). Contact Dawn for membership information and hours of operation, at 403-506-5935. Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the village office. Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Clive Seniors Circle Join them on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm for friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. Contact Albert Wagner for more information at 403-782-2409. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School and Youth Group at 10 am. For further information contact Keith Wagner 403-782-6436. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 403-784-3141. Clive Baptist Church Kids’ worship (age 5 to gr. 6) at 10 am. Sunday School (Jr., Sr. high and adult) 10 am. Regular worship service at 11 am. Children’s Church (ages 2 - gr. 2) at 11 am. Youth - Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Ron Orr 403-784-3335. Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am. Contact Shealagh McClelland 403-784-3367. ____________________________

Clive School

Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call 403-7843414 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Outreach worker - Dianna Souveny 403-704-0145. Neighborhood Revitalization Association (NRA). If you have any questions, or need information on this association, please call Louise at 403-784-3414. Clive Public Library Sandra Ward 403-784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 12:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday 10:30 - 5:00 pm Thursday 10:30 - 5:00 pm Thrift Store Tuesday afternoons 1:00 - 5:00 pm Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Call 403-784-5696. Block Parents contact Tara Breitkreuz 403-784-2452 for more details. POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup facilitator Shelley Pelletier Clive Ag Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Referee Room at the Clive Arena. Denise Unwin 403-784-2270.

Principal: Corrine Thorstainson Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12

Clive Village Office 403-784-3366 Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Pete Steringa, Dave LesStrange and Shelly Gray Website: www.clive.ca

swim lessons for Gr. 3 & 4 No school No school

Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall. Clive Multi 4-H Susan Gustafsson 403-784-3604 Clive Community Hall Tracy Hallman 403-784-2156 Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard 403-784-3987 Fire Department Monte Za ytso ff 403-784-3997

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

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

Clive Historical Society Louise Bell 403-784-3414

DARCY’S DRILLING SERVICES Specializing in wells constructed to Alberta Environment’s Licensable Standards

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Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd Tues. @ 7:30, Westling Hall, Margaret Ronald 403784-3621

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water wells drilled and serviced new pump and pressure system installations all types of pump repairs well shocking

Darcy Schmidt 403-783-2220 403-392-8907 fax: 403-783-6341 [email protected]

Friday, October 2, 2009

RAY PRINS, MLA LACOMBE PONOKA 4th Alberta Consumer Champion Awards The Alberta government welcomes submissions for the 2009 Alberta Consumer Champion Awards. The awards pay tribute to individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to promote fairness in the Alberta marketplace and helped to promote consumer protection and awareness. The awards are open to all organizations and individuals involved in developing, marketing or promoting programs, projects or initiatives that help or inform Alberta’s consumers. The awards recognize outstanding consumer programs and initiatives in five categories: • Non-profit organizations/associations: Recognizes efforts to promote consumer protection through advocacy or consumer education • Industry/trade: Recognizes outstanding events, projects or initiatives to promote consumer protection and empowerment beyond the requirements of Alberta’s consumer protection legislation • Businesses: Recognizes an event, project or initiative related to consumer awareness or education that promotes a fair and effective Alberta marketplace • Media: Recognizes news or media organizations operating in Alberta that have published articles, stories, or produced programs of benefit to Alberta consumers • Young Consumers Youth Poster Category: Youth between 15 and 18 years old can choose from a number of consumer topics, create a poster and complete an accompanying questionnaire to become eligible for prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250. In addition, there is the Minister’s Award, which was established to recognize and individual for outstanding long-term contributions to a fair and just Alberta marketplace. To be eligible for an Alberta Consumer Champion Award, submission must be based on an activity, event or program that took place or was implemented since January 1, 2008 (with the exception of submissions for the Minister’s Award, which recognizes long-standing contributions and the Youth Poster category). Entries must be submitted by November 27th, 2009. Winners will be announced and presentations will be made at a special event to be held in March 2010. More details on the awards, eligibility criteria and entry forms are available at www.servicealberta.ca If you have any questions or concerns on this or any issue, please contact my constituency office at 403-782-7725, toll free at 1-800-5656432 or by e-mail at [email protected], by mail at 101, 4892 - 46 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4.

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Your Perfect Teacher Life Many of us long to find a spiritual teacher or guru. We may feel unsure of how to practice our spirituality without one, or we may long for someone who has attained a higher level of insight to lead the way for us. Some of us have been looking for years to no avail and feel frustrated and even lost. The good news is that the greatest teacher you could ever want is always with you—that is your life. The people and situations we encounter every day have much to teach us when we are open to receiving their wisdom. Often we don’t recognize our teachers because they may not look or act like our idea of a guru, yet they may embody great wisdom. In addition, some people teach us by showing us what we don’t want to do. All the situations in our lives, from the insignificant to the major, conspire to teach us exactly what we need to be learning at any given time. Patience, compassion, perseverance, honesty, letting go—all these are covered in the classroom of the teacher that is your life. We can help ourselves to remember this perfect teacher each day with a few simple words. Each morning we might find a moment to say, "I acknowledge and honor the teacher that is my life. May I be wise enough to recognize the teachers and lessons that I encounter today, and may I be open to receiving their wisdom." We might also take some time each day to consider what our lives are trying to teach us at this time. A difficult phase in your relationship with your child may be teaching you to let go. The homeless person you see every day may be showing you the boundaries of your compassion and generosity. A spate of lost items may be asking you to be more present to physical reality. Trust your intuition on the nature of the lesson at hand, work at your own pace, and ask as many questions as you want. Your life has all the answers.

Wherever You Are Home Is Where the Heart Is The word "home" has a wide variety of connotations. To some, home is merely a place where basic needs are addressed. To others, home is the foundation from which they draw their strength and tranquility. Still, others view home as a place inexorably linked to family. Yet all these definitions of home imply somewhere we can be ourselves and are totally accepted. There, we feel safe enough to let down our guard, peaceful enough to really relax, and loved enough to want to return day after day. However, these qualities need not be linked to a single space or any space at all. Home is where the heart is and can be the locale you live in, a community you once lived in, or the country where you plan to live someday. Or home can be a feeling you carry inside yourself, wherever you are. The process of evolution can require you to undergo transformations that uproot you. Moving from place to place can seem to literally divide you from the foundations you have come to depend on. Since your home is so intimately tied to the memories that define you, you may feel that you are losing a vital part of yourself when you leave behind your previous house, city, state, or country. And as it may take some time before you fashion new memories, you may feel homeless even after settling into your new abode. To carry your home with you, you need only become your own foundation. Doing so is merely a matter of staying grounded and centered, and recognizing that the pleasures you enjoyed in one place will still touch your heart in another if you allow them. Your home can be any space or state of being that fulfills you, provided you are at peace with yourself and your surroundings. A person can feel like home to you, as can seasons and activities. If you feel disconnected from what you once thought of as home, your detachment may be a signal that you are ready to move one. Simply put, you will know you have found your home when both your physical environment and energetic surroundings are in harmony with the individual you are within. - Source: DailyOM.com

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Mirror Community Sat., Oct. 17 Autumn Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Robin King will provide musical entertainment. Everyone welcome. Mon., Oct. 26 Friends of the Mirror Library Society Board Meeting at 7:30 pm. This is a date change because of Thanksgiving. Sat., Nov. 7 Friends of the Mirror Library Society Fall Market at Mirror Community Hall 10:00 am 3:00 pm. Lunch available. Tables $10. To book call Gale 403-788-3835. We need volunteer help at 10:00 am, Fri., Nov. 6 to setup for the market and at 3:00 pm, Sat., Nov. 7 to take tables down. Please let us know if you can help! Sat., Dec. 5 Friends of the Mirror Library Society Christmas Tea, Craft & Bake Sale 1 pm - 3:30 pm at the Mirror Library. Everyone welcome. ____________________

MIRROR 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Homecoming & Centennial Celebration Scheduled for 2012 Planning Committee Meeting Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mirror Museum. This meeting is open to anyone interested in assisting with the planning of these events. For more information call (780) 372-3816. _______________________ Mirror School Friday, October 2

Burger Lunch Day, hosted by the FSLW

Friday, October 9

PD/Staff Meeting Day

Monday, October 12 Thanksgiving, no school Friday, October 30

Staff only day

School Parent Council meetings 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the school. No meeting in Dec. and June, as well as July and August. __________________ Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall 2nd Saturday every OTHER month. Door and Cash Bar open at 7 pm. Dancing 8 11:30 pm, lunch to follow. $10/person (please bring lunch). Everyone welcome. For more information call Jean 403-788-3787 or Joan at 403-788-3049. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Mirror Curling Club. For more info call Sandy at 403-788-3026. _______________

Friday, October 2, 2009 Jolly Seniors

RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE

Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn

Hours:

Suppers - 2nd Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn.

Monday - Saturday Noon - 8 pm Sunday Noon - 6 pm

Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the Community Hall. Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors.

5207 - 50 Ave. Mirror 788-3747

News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society

Birthdays celebrated the 4th Wednesday of each month. ________________

By Gale Richardson

Mirror Alliance Church Morning worship and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. (beginning March 1st). Phone: 403-788-2204.

Coming Events: Mon., Oct. 26 - Board Meeting at 7:30 pm. This is a date change because of Thanksgiving.

For Youth Group times and ages, contact 403-788-2204 or check www.mirroralliancechurch.com. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School available for children of all ages. For information call Gale at 403-788-3835. We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after service.

Sat., Nov. 7 - Fall Market at Mirror Community Hall 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Lunch available. Tables $10. To book call Gale 403-7883835. We need volunteer help at 10:00 am, Fri., Nov. 6 to set-up for the market and at 3:00 pm, Sat., Nov. 7 to take tables down. Please let us know if you can help! Sat., Dec. 5 - Christmas Tea, Craft & Bake Sale 1 pm - 3:30 pm at the Mirror Library. Everyone welcome.

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 403788-2296. Pastor Ron Henderson 403-7826190. ______________________

We are able to provide Interlibrary Loan books to our patrons. Give your requests to Heather.

Mirror Guiding groups are looking forward to all new fall programs. Sparks ages 5 & 6 (ECS/Gr. 1) Brownies ages 7 & 8 (Gr. 2 & 3) Guides ages 9-11 (Gr. 4,5,6) Pathfinders ages 12– 14 (Gr. 7,8,9) Rangers ages 15+ (Gr. 10,11, 12) Join us for adventures, challenge, friendship, and fun! Leaders are needed, or at the very least, parent help. All training provided. Police Record check required. Meeting time will accommodate leaders and majority of girls. For information, or to register, please call Gale 403-788-3835.

Meetings are the 1st Mon. of the month at 7:30 pm.

1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. 1st Parlby Creek Contacts Beavers: Lisa Sharp at 403-885-0113 Cubs: Benjie Gray at 403-784-3199 Scouts: David Ross at 403-885-4340 Group: Carla Kenney at 403-784-3055 ________________ Rec. Society and Community Hall Meetings held 1st Tuesday of the month. Contact Lisa Hawksworth 403-788-3890. Museum Society contact is Don Wilson 403788-3836 or Roger Laforce 403-788-3094.

Our bottle/can fundraiser is on-going. Thanks to those who are supporting this project.

Mirror & District Skating Rink Committee meets 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Mirror Volunteer Fire Department meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. ________________________ Friends of the Mirror Library Society Library hours: Tues 9:30-12:30 Wed 7:00-9:00 pm Thurs 1:00-5:00 pm Librarian: Heather Beamish 403-788-3044 Board Chair: Gale Richardson 403-788-3835 ______________ Mirror Legion Br. 189 Meat Draws - every Saturday at 4 pm. Executive meetings - 1st Monday at 7:30 pm Regular meetings - 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm. The Legion is open on Thursday and Friday 5 pm, and Saturday 2 pm. ________________ Food Bank Donations Needed Urgently Canned goods, dry goods, or cash donations. (receipts available for cash donations). Drop off donations at Mirror General Store

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Friday, October 2, 2009

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BLAINE CALKINS M.P., WETASKIWIN Fall Election Would Kill Justice Reforms Summer is over, the kids are back in school, farmers are harvesting their crops and Members of Parliament returned to the House of Commons to threats of yet another Fall election. The highlight of the first week was the confidence vote to implement key tax measures from the Budget. The Liberals who originally voted for the Budget flip flopped and voted against the Bill that contained the popular and successful recession-fighting Home Renovation Tax Credit that is helping homeowners, lumber producers, construction workers, hardware and home building supply stores. In the end, these measures that are so crucial to helping Canadians cope with the effects of the global recession passed with the support of the other opposition parties. Here is some of what the Liberals said no to: • The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit to assist first-time homebuyers with the costs associated with buying a home, such as legal fees; • The Enhanced Working Income Tax Benefit to help ensure lowincome workers are better off financially by remaining or becoming employed; • The Extended tax deferral available to farmers in drought and flood regions to help farmers cope with extreme weather conditions;

Saturday. October 10th & Saturday, October, 17th Restaurant: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bar: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Contact: 780 372 3555 (Restaurant) 780 372 3514 (Bar)

Notes from The Bashaw Chamber

In spite of this confidence measure being passed by the House of Commons, the Liberals are still determined to bring down the Government as soon as possible. If their upcoming non-confidence motion passes, it will kill key justice and crime prevention legislation. One example is Bill (C-43) that would eliminate statutory release from our corrections and conditional release systems. Statutory release is the practice whereby those convicted of serious crimes are guaranteed release after serving only 2/3 of their sentence - even if no rehabilitation has occurred.

Submitted by Peter Graham

Take for instance the case of notorious Edmonton criminal Albert Foulston who was described in parole board documents as "a high-risk, high-needs offender" with "anti-social values" and "resentment towards persons in authority." Further, the "overall benefit of your [Mr. Foulston’s] lengthy incarceration has been minimal. A number of prior release attempts have resulted in failure, both in the form of relapse, and with serious re-offending.”

Christmas Party Dec 5/09 plans are under way with Suzanne looking for some more people to help organize this event

Under the current law, he will be released and there isn’t anything we can do to stop it. While we've made progress on our efforts to get tough on crime, there is still a lot of work to do. It hasn't helped that the Liberal Party has tried to gut, delay and kill our legislation every step of the way. If Liberal Leader, Michael Ignatieff forces an early election, it will also kill proposed laws that would: • repeal the faint hope clause that gives murderers early parole board hearings • impose mandatory prison sentences for drug crimes give police powers to combat high tech criminals Our Conservative Government is working hard to fight the recession, to create and maintain jobs and implement anti-crime legislation that is urgently needed. The last thing Canadians want or need is an unnecessary, opportunistic election that will slow Canada’s economic recovery or stop the much needed changes to our criminal justice system. Please contact my Constituency office for assistance or for information on these or any federally related matters, postage free at: #6, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7, tel: (403) 783-5530; toll free: 1-800-665-0865 or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp.ca.

August meeting was the kick off meeting for our Fall planning with events like the Halloween decorating Contest - we are looking for someone to help organize Christmas Bucks program Amy & Dwayne, Allen, Brett & Doug are looking after this if you want to participate call the Chamber 780-3723923 and leave a message

Santa Parade, Dec 19/09 being organized by Doug, Don, & Allen if you have input call them. Don wanted to know if other Chamber members would be willing to set up an ongoing committee to help promote and bring trade to Bashaw contact Don or the Chamber if you want to be part of this committee. Come out and volunteer to help at these events. It is only with your participation that they are a success Something New... If you have a farm in the district and want to become a Chamber member email us for the brochure [email protected] We have great benefits like health insurance and natural gas pricing to help your bottom line. The Chamber Welcome Committee If you would like your business to have a welcome insert into the package that is being handed out to new people to town please contact the Chamber at 780-372-3923. If you’re new to town and would like a welcome package please fill out the form at BDSS or the town office so we can arrange the best time to drop it off to you. The Bashaw Centennial Committee now has posters for your business if you'd like to display one please let us know. Call Peter 780-372-3600 Say connected with the Chamber... get the information first, attend your meeting. We meet every 4th Monday of the month @ the Tourism Building 7:00 pm new members welcome.

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Bashaw Community 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. Happy Gang Seniors Centre Crib Thursdays 1:00 pm Shuffle Board & Bingo alternate every Wednesday at 1:30 pm 500 Mondays 1:00 pm Meetings - 1st Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 Meals on Wheels To book call 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: Pres. Lynne Lord 780-372-4401. 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. Bashaw Historical Society meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Place. Contact Pam at 780 3722031. Bashaw Ag Society meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Rob at 780-372-4350 or 780-372-4194 or the Ag office at 780-3723079. TOPS every Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. Contact: Louise Hogg at 780-372-3776. Bashaw Preschool Reading Program 2nd &

Friday, October 2, 2009 4th Thursdays of the month at 11:15 am at the Library. CERTIFIED NATURAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS - For an appointment please call Brenda Ball at CLR Healing Center at 780372-HEAL (4325). Certified Natural Health Consultant, Certified Colour/Sound (tuning forks) Therapist, Reset Practitioner/Instructor, Advanced Theta Instructor, Certified Lymphologist, Reiki Master, Tong Ren Therapist . For Therapeutic & Trigger Point Massage by appointment only call Janet Thomas, RMT at 403-741-4940. Donna Pearson, L.P.N., Certified Basic & Advanced Footcare by appointment only call 780-372-2191. Felicity Weymer, LPN; Registered Massage Therapist: for an appointment call 403-741-8778. Catholic Church Mass Time Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Bashaw Weekday Mass time: beginning October 6th Tuesday – 3 pm - except 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm 1st Friday of Month 1 pm (Mass & Eucharistic Adoration Weekend Mass: Saturday 7:30 pm Please check the answering machine for change in Mass times. 780-372-3645 Parish Office open on Monday’s from 10:30 to 4:30 Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402. St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sunday service will be held at the Bashaw Valley Lodge at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month with the Rev. John McKay officiating. Everyone welcome. There will be no other Sunday services at the church for now. For further information call Rector’s Warden at 780-3724468 Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service, 10:00 am Sunday School.

with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3891 Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service and 11:00 am Sunday School with Pot Blessing Lunch to follow. Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. 5019 48 (Jarvis) Ave. Contact Daniel Friesen 780-3724215. Legion Bingo Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meetings are the 4th Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Tourist Booth. Phone/Fax: 780372-3932. Email: [email protected]. Website www.townofbashaw.com/chamber. Majestic Theatre meeting 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Town Council Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays The Town of Bashaw has a website that can advertise your upcoming events. The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Bashaw and District Support Services. Anyone in need of assistance is welcome to access this service. Please call 780-372-4074 to have a hamper arranged. Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at 780-372-4074. Bashaw Art Club 780-372-4341. Neighborhood Newcomers please call Bashaw and District Support Services at 780372-4074 Bashaw & District Preschool For more info/ to register your child, please call 780-3724074. Bashaw Well Child Clinics 3rd Tuesday of each month. For appointments, please call Camrose Public Health at 780-679-2980.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (4 miles N of Bashaw on Hwy 21, 6 miles W on Hwy 53). 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service on the first and third Sundays. United Church 11:00 am Sunday Service

Quality, craftsmanship, craftsmanship, durability durability Quality,

BLR Lightweight • Receiver - Aircraft-grade alloy, Blued finish, Drilled and tapped for scope mounts • Barrel - Blued finish, Crowned muzzle, Adjustable sights • Action - Lever-action, Rotating bolt, Detachable box magazine • Stock - Gloss finish walnut, Checkered, Pistol grip with Schnabel forearm • Features Sling swivel studs installed, Recoil pad

Bashaw Sports Centre 780-372-4440 Main Street, Bashaw

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Friday, October 2, 2009

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Stephanies

Regional Suicide Prevention Council, East Central

A Family Restaurant

Someone in the world dies by suicide every 40 seconds.

Where You’re Always Welcome and the Coffee is Always On!

Camrose Mental Health Clinic 780-679-1241 Mental Health Helpline 1-877-303-2642 Canadian Mental Health Association 780-672-2570

1/2 block east of Main St. on Railway Ave., Bashaw

780-372-3920 www.stephaniesrestaurant.ca

BREAK THE SILENCE!

FOR SALE

BUFFALO MEAT: 1/4, 1/2, whole, freezer packs, various individual cuts. Gov't inspected. MFL Ranch Bison 747-2500. FOR SALE: 16’ SHUFFLEBOARD c/w rocks, at Happy Gang Centre in Bashaw. Must be moved by buyer. $300.00 firm. Contact Tony 780-372-3069. TUPPERWARE The Perfect Fit! No Experience Necessary...Fun Guaranteed!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

50% Off Clothing! (doesn’t include greeting cards)

Tupperware Party Hosting Earn Money and Have Fun! Own Your Own Home-Based Business Full-time Earnings ~ Part-time Hours I Can Show You How!

Until December 31, 2009

Call Karen Barwell 403-755-9926 [email protected]

Fashion Carousel Main St, Bashaw

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

30% off Everything else in the store

NEW HOURS Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

Coming Events - Bashaw Bashaw Centennial Committee Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Bashaw Tourism Building. Ladies Craft/Social Night Wednesday nights at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at BDSS. Bring a craft, learn a craft or just come socialize. This Ain’t No Sunday Morning Thursday evenings at Bashaw United Church. For more information call 780-372-3891. Bashaw Centennial Homecoming August 19 - 21, 2011. Music Together For parents and children up to preschool age. To register call Kathy 780-372-4074. Best Beginnings Informal sessions focusing on the child’s first year of life. To register call Kathy 780-372-4074.

Proud parents Tammy and Duncan Ball are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy Delsin Cooper Ball born July 30, 2009. Rick and Jeannette Harrison of Lacombe, AB are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Shawn to Letisha, daughter of Keith and Elaine Viklund of Carstairs, AB. Wedding to take place November 7, 2009 in Olds, AB. I would like to thank everyone for the cards and who came out to help me celebrate my 80th birthday. Owen Jennings GARAGE SALES

ESTATE GARAGE SALE Oct 3 & 4th, 9 - 5 pm. 4924 52 St, Alix, across from Arena. All household items and a hobbyist’s dream. Woodworking tools and accessories. LOST

Lost – Water trampoline (blue and yellow) – Anchor broke and it blew into the reeds near entrance to Nature Trail in windstorm on Sept 20. If you recovered it please call me. Clarence 403-747-2454 •

Cigarette: A bit of dried plant rolled in paper with fire at one end and a fool on the other.

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Dictionary: The only place where success comes before work.

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Conference Room: A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on.

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Classic: A book which people praise, but do not read.

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Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight.

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Divorce: Future tense of marriage.

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Lecture: An art of transferring information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through the minds of either.

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Conference: The confusion of one person multiplied by the number present.

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Compromise: The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he or she got the biggest piece.

FOR RENT: 2-bedroom older home in Alix. No smoking, no pets. $500/month. Call 403782-5523. FOR RENT: Large 2-bedroom suite overlooking Alix Lake. $850/month, utilities included. Available Oct. 1/09. Interested, call 403-747-3806 or 403-304-0146.

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Bashaw Adult Learning Courses For information on available courses and registration, contact Jackie 780-372-3648. •

Lakeside Condos in Alix: 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit. Available today. Reasonable rent. Call 403-314-9974.

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Tears: The hydraulic force by which the will-power of one is defeated by the water power of another.

Office: A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Elnora Motors (2005) Ltd. Elnora, Alberta PH: 403-773-3622 FAX: 403-773-2236

2007 Chev 1/2 Ton 4X4 X-Cab, 98,000 km. $23,900.00 2007 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4 X-Cab, 110,000km. $18,500.00 2006 GMC 1 Ton 4X4 Standard Cab, Work Truck, 101,000 km, $16,800.00 2006 GMC 1/2 ton, crew cab, SLT Leather 76,000 km, $23,900.00 2007 Buick Allure CX 84,000 km $14,900.00 2005 Pontiac Pursuit, 65,000 km, CD, Cruise, $7,500.00. 2005 Chev Cavalier 2 door, 4 cyl, A/C, automatic, cruise, tilt, 61,000 km $8,750 2003 Pontiac Montana Dressed, 101,000 km. $8,000.00. Living Well With Kidney Disease: The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta & Territories Branch is hosting a Kidney Conference in Red Deer on Sunday, October 25th at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Dana Soltes Auditorium (lower level) from 10 am – 2 pm. Dr. Kym Jim, Nephrologist is the keynote speaker. Registration fee: $15.00 per person. Register by phone: Kim Kearns 1-800-4619063 or by mail: 202-11227 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5 •

Yawn: The only time some married people ever get to open their mouth in the presence of their spouse.

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OCTOBER 2009 SUN.

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Pancake Breakfast Drop In

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Blue Box pickup

Library Open House 1 - 3:00 pm

Jam Session ACH

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Dallas Whitford

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Pancake Breakfast ACH Jam Session ACH

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Preschool Reading Program at Alix Public Library

Avin Klink

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For ages 3 - 5 years old There is no cost. Please pre-register by contacting the library 403-747-3233 or email: [email protected]

Jeanna Brayford Barb Gilliat Alix MAC Gr. 12 Graduation

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PAPER DAY! Youth Centre open

Hall Board Beef Supper

Square Dancing 7 pm

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23Mitch Menage 24

Martin & Joyce Brunner

Paper Deadline

Youth Centre open

Youth Centre open

Lions Club meets

Square Dancing 7 pm

Council Meeting

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Youth Centre open

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Robert Roden

Youth Centre open

Youth Centre open

NO Square Dancing

31 Happy Halloween! Turn your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed!

Seniors’ Drop In

Medical Clinic

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

Mon. - Sat.

Appointments: 747-2130

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

Alix Hall Board Annual Beef Supper October 15, 2009

5:30 - 7:30 pm at Alix Community Hall

Tuesday mornings 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. September 29 - November 3

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Crib Tournament at Drop In 1:30 - 4:00

1:30 - 4:30 pm

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Time for Tots 10 am ACH

Jessica Buelow

Bob 747-2757

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Youth Centre open

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

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Crib Tournament at Drop In 1:30 - 4:00

Youth Centre open

Preschool Reading Program 10 am @ library

meets Sunday evenings at 8 pm at the Alix Senior’s Drop In Centre.

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Paper Deadline

Time for Tots 10 am ACH

Pierre Catellier Kayleen Dahl

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Square Dancing 7 pm

Dennis Wilton

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Chamber of Commerce AGM @ 6:30 @ United Church

Waste Transfer Station Hours

Youth Centre open

Drop In Birthdays 2:30

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Blue Box pickup

PAPER DAY!

Youth Centre open

Time for Tots 10 am ACH

Preschool Reading Program 10 am @ library

Blue Box pickup

Youth Centre open

Youth Centre open

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Allister Allen

Blue Box pickup

Whitney Knight

Council Meeting

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Trish Verveda

Youth Centre open

Time for Tots 10 am ACH

Preschool Reading Program 10 am @ library

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Time for Tots 10 am ACH

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Melissa Fletcher

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Jaxon Beier

Preschool Reading Program 10 am @ library

Martin Brunner

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Journey Wilton

Blue Box pickup

ALIX

Admission: $12.00 adults, $8.00 6-16 yr., under 6 free.

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

Jam Session Live Entertainment “Old Time Country & Western”

Everyone welcome!

Alix Community Hall

Alix & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting & Elections

$2.00 Admission (proceeds to Alix Community Hall)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Bring your instrument, come out and dance, or just enjoy the entertainment

Cocktails at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:00pm Meeting/Elections to follow

All members are encouraged to attend.

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2nd Section Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Lee-Ann at 403-749-2267 or Randy at 403-7492051.

Adult recreational Volleyball Adults only, $5.00 per month drop in fee. Call Tracy at 403-749-3181 for info. Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Museum; new members welcome. Contact Ray at 403-749-3813. Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Call Kathy 403-749-3445 or Keri 403-7493112 for info. Chamber of Commerce meets at the Soda Shop. Contact Leah at 403-749-2133

Delburne Library Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tues. evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Delburne Light Horse Association Darlene Schlag 403-749-3558 or 403-391-2731

Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Verna at 403-749-3186 Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 403-749-2525. Delburne Ag Society meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Curtis Rusaw at 403-7492153 or Corinne Hansen at 403-749-2139. Delburne Community Hall For bookings please contact Amy at 403-749-3353. Contact Louise

Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Tuesday 1:30 pm Music & Dance every 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. General meetings are held the third Thursday @ 10:00 Evening Old Time Dance 1st Sat of each month at 7:30 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Bill or Betty Whittemore at 403-749-2035. Delburne Family Chiropractic Dr Dale Spielman is extending his hours to better suit demand. Tues and Fri 10-6 Call 403-749-3800

FCSS 403-749-3654. Family School Wellness worker Candice Wilton - available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the school Footcare Clinic 1st Wednesday of month. For appointments call the Elnora EHC at 403773-3636. Location: Elk Haven . Cost: $20 Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453. Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wednesday of month at Great Bend Church of Christ Learning Center at 2 pm. Harvest Gym 403-749-3838.

Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale 403-749-3243 or Karla 403-749-2702 Delburne Neighborhood Place 403-7493380. Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm,

Coal Trail Riders 4-H Horse Club Club contact Jayne at 403-749-2586

Delburne Curling Club Smith at 403-749-3898

Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Bible study Tues at 7:45 p.m. Kids club for 5-11 yr olds, Thur. 7-8:30. Call 403-749-3176

more info contact Bob Manning at 403-7493792.

Delburne Moms & Tots 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda at 403-749-2975 or Jayne at 403-749-3380 for more information. 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 403-3916775. Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane 403-749-2048 or Jayne at 403-749-3059 Delburne Pottery Club New members are always welcome. Contact Helen Overwater at 403-749-3696 for more info. Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Judy Walker 403-749-3776 or Carol 403-749-3856 Economic Development Group New members welcome! Come and express your ideas! Contact Karen 403-749-3606 ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8 pm sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson 403-749-2058 ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer travels every 2nd & 4th Thursday from Elk Haven. For

Healthy Communities Initiative New members welcome! Call 403-749-3380 for info. Junior Forest Wardens Regular meeting nights Thursdays at the Lousana Hall For more info contact Deb Jackson at 403-7492429 or Karen Fegan at 403-749-2054. Karate Tuesday and Wednesday at Delburne Hall. Contact Jan 403-749-2228 Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call 403-773-3636. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. For more information call Jeanette 403-7493787 or Flora 403-749-2080. Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for a Welcome package. Overeaters Anonymous Tues. 1:00 & 7:00. Contact Marilyn 403-749-3949 The Royal Canadian Legion Open to the public Fri. and Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Hall Rental available. Meetings last Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome. Contact John McLeod 403-7492277 or John Pisko 403-749-0002. St Columbia Anglican Church services are the 1st Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Holy Communion with Rev John McKay 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays Lay reader 9:30am Morning Prayer Contact Jean Johnson @ 403-749-2411 School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson 403-749-3059 for more information.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Coal Trail Riders 4-H Horse Club is kicking up the dust again. Next Meeting Monday Oct 5th at 7pm at Cumberland Hall. New Members Welcome. To support our club check out our Advanced Ticket Sales for FCA Final Rodeo in Red Deer, Ticket $5 , whoa what a deal. Call Janette W. 403-350-9392 (Reporter: Cheyenne Widdecke) Great Bend Community Harvest Turkey Supper put on by the Ladies Aide and Dorcus Sewing Circle. Friday, October 16, 2009 at Delburne Community Hall. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Adults $10, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 free. Tickets available at the door. For more information call Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453 or Faye Shields at 403-749-2034. Brad Johner, 2007 CCMA artist of the year is coming to perform at the Delburne Hall on October 23rd, Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. This will kick off the museum’s fundraising efforts towards the Woodlake School relocation project. Come enjoy an evening of good music, while supporting your local museum. Tickets are available at various locations around Delburne, including the museum, or by calling Shelly at 403-749-2711, 403-749-2186, 403-396-5240 or Marj at 403-588-1659. Hope to see you there!! Have you always wanted to play the accordion? Now you have the chance! Call Lothar for more information at 403-749-2592 or 403-3527323. Cattle Penning 7 pm at the Schlag Farm For more information contact Darlene @ 403-749-3558 Call Debbie Delisle at 403-773-0005 for table bookings for our Craft Sale at Snowflake Saturday, December 12th, 2009. The Delburne Municipal Library invites you to view their new website at http://delburnelibrary.prl.ab.ca. Citizens On Patrol (COPs) Is a program aimed at reducing crime in our community through active participation of our citizens in crime Prevention. Together, we can make a difference and live in a safer community. Volunteers are needed for one night a month each. To volunteer for this program contact Kathy at 403-755-3604, Mattie 403-749-3679 or Bev 749-2424. “BABY STEPS” Pregnancy Support Program You are welcome to join Baby Steps if you are pregnant: -You would like to learn more about eating better for your baby and you -You have questions about your pregnancy, labor and your health - You would like some extra support during your pregnancy Contact the Elnora Community Health Centre @ 403-773-3636 Women's Outreach services are available in your community! Appointments can be made for the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information or referrals call Neighbourhood Place @749-3380 or Jaclyn @ 347-2480 Dance @ Delburne Drop-In The fourth Saturday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Music by: Gaetz Valley Minstrels. $7.00 per person. Pooled lunch. For info call: 749-2035 or 749-2451 Carpet Bowling Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m. at the Delburne Drop In Centre. We are in need of some new players so please come any Tuesday. Floor curling could be played if enough are interested. For more info. call Flora @ 749-2080 or Joan @ 749-3060 A little boy was in a relative's wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and roar. So it went, step, step, ROAR, step, step, ROAR, all the way down the aisle. As you can imagine, the crowd was near tears from laughing so hard by the time he reached the pulpit. When asked what he was doing, the child sniffed and said, "I was being the Ring Bear." - Author Unknown

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Delburne Centralized School Phone: 403-749-3838 Oct 2 Oct 12 Oct 22

Compressed Day (no school) Thanksgiving (no school) Gr. 10-12 Report Cards, School Council/PAC Meeting 6:30 pm School Library Oct 27 K-9 Interim Reports Nov 10 Parent/Teacher Interviews Dec 23-Jan 5 Christmas Break Bell Times School Begins at 8:40am Lunch from 11:40am-12:20pm School Ends at 3:15pm Delburne School has arranged to have Family Portraits taken again this fall, as a fundraiser for future international student trips. As fundraisers become available we are using them to help reduce the cost of the next international school trip. For a sitting fee of just $10.00, you will receive a complimentary 8x10 color print of your family – in your choice of pose. You may also purchase additional prints but are not obligated to. The International Trip Fund receives the $10.00 sitting fee. Photographs will be taken at the school on Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th. Your $10.00 sitting fee must accompany booking form. There will be a meeting October 7th at 4:00 pm in the Library. Any students wanting to start Green Certificate this year need to attend with parents. If you can't attend or have questions please call Tracy Ray at 403-749-3838. Breakfast program at the School We are always in need of volunteers for this worthwhile program, so if you can help out please call 403-7493380 Harvest Gym memberships: time to renew your old gym memberships as they expired on August 31st, 2009. Memberships are $50.00 for adults and $10 for students 14 years and older attending Delburne School. Members under 18 must be directly supervised by an adult. If you would like to buy a new membership or renew please see Robin in the Library Office from 8:00am-4:00pm during school days. For more information call 403-749-3838. ________________________________ Submitted by the Delburne School Staff On Monday, September 21st the Red Deer Food Bank hosted the First Annual Gourmet Mac’n Cheese Luncheon at the Capri Centre. The cost of this luncheon was $1,000 per table. The guest speaker was General Rick Hiller, former Chief of Canada’s Defense Staff; the highest rank in the Canadian Forces. He is one of Canada’s most sought after speakers. Paul Franklin, a Canadian Medic also spoke at the luncheon. He lost both his legs in Afghanistan. The Red Deer Food Bank invited the 24th Red Deer Air Cadet Squadron as Guests of Honour. Delburne Centralized School’s grade 11 student, Kurt O’Neill, was one of 15 cadets invited to enjoy lunch with Red Deer’s top business executives and hear General Rick Hiller speak. What a wonderful opportunity!

If you want to achieve the impossible, you can't miss a day. It's the daily discipline, the daily work that makes achieving things possible. - Larry Winget

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Showtime Video & Pizza Eat In or Take Out Foothills Ice Cream & Ice Cream Cakes Pat & Tamara

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Giving Up Everything Author Unknown A plump businessman, dripping with gold and diamonds, came one day to visit Mother Teresa, fell at her feet, and proclaimed, "Oh, you are the holiest of the Holy! You are the super-holy one! You have given up everything! I cannot even give up one samosa for breakfast! Not one single chapati for lunch can I give up!"

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MARY ELLEN'S MUSINGS............ Neighbourly Love Being struck speechless, or in this case wordless, isn’t often a situation I find I’m in, but the outpouring of neighbourly love in our neck of the woods of late has left me and, many others utter wordless! I draw attention to the recent mammoth harvest operation on behalf of Kevin Williams, who was hospitalized in the absolute worst time of the year – mid-Harvest! We’ve all been taught at our mother’s knee to ‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’ I’m sure in younger years I questioned the true worthiness of a few of my ‘neighbors! Reasoning, with no feelings of remorse, that they weren’t as deserving as perhaps, say, I was! (For the record I have long since grown up, re-thought these issues and asked forgiveness for these judgements!) Who is your neighbour, you might ask? In my books, it’s anyone who is suffering any kind of disadvantage, anyone I can help with the resources at my fingertips. The Good Book defines it (in my words) as: “a faithful ambassador who brings help.” Such was the case in our area of late when neighbors, friends and family descended on the Williams’ farm and proceeded to tidy up 900 plus acres of swathed fields in five short hours! To compare the entire operation to an ‘Ant Hill” of activity would be a complete understatement!

Mother Teresa started to laugh so hard her attendant nuns were concerned. She was in her mid-80s and frail from two recent heart attacks.

Hats off the Organizers! What a monumental job handled in a quiet, safe organized way, from dispatching fleets of four or five combines to designated fields, east, west and north - each outfit with its own contingent of trucks and drivers. Storage bins and augers designated complete with tractors and auger operators!

Eventually, she stopped laughing and, wiping her eyes with one hand, she leaned forward to help her adorer to his feet. "So you say I have given up everything?" she said quietly.

In the estimation of the Silent One and me, the final bit of finesse was the Water Haulers! Yes, there were some pretty cute water girls tearing from quarter to quarter with bottled water on ice, but this is not of which I write – it was the Water Trucks.

The businessman nodded enthusiastically. Mother Teresa smiled. "Oh, my dear man," she said, "you are so wrong. It isn't I who have given up everything; it is you. You have given up the supreme sacred joy of life, the source of all lasting happiness, the joy of giving your life away to other beings, to serve the Divine in them with compassion. It is you who is the great renunciate!" To the businessman's total bewilderment, Mother Teresa got down on her knees and bowed to him. Flinging up his hands, he ran out of the room.

The diligence of the Water Truck operators kept the dust down, keeping everyone safe as they moved up and down those side roads. The Water Truckers were faithful and always way ahead of the game, keeping the dust down so all could see who was coming or going around the next corner! Like in the ‘old threshing days,’ big work crews bring out the women and the best of each and everyone’s pantry. Before the Harvesting commenced the ladies of the field served some seventy men a hearty lunch at our local School. Then, motors revving, excitement crackling in the brilliant autumn air, things broke loose! It was comparable to a Chuck wagon race - when the claxston sounds, everyone needs be out of the way! Combines pulled out of Kevin’s yard heading off in all four directions, having received their field designation from one of the Harvest Organizers at the home site. Truckers alike were given their written designations, field number and corresponding grain bin to which they were to haul. Like a well-oiled machine, everything progressed with military precision. It was truly a beautiful sight to see! Needless to say, it was a picture-takers paradise. The roads were swarming with folks whirling from field to field each in pursuit of the perfect shot – and there were some phenomenal ones. The grand finale came together at Williams’ home field near suppertime, when all nineteen machines pulled in to finish off; faithfully followed by their fleet of trucks. What a picture that was – all 19 combines lined up in the field, parked closer together than SUVs in a city parking lot! The fleet of grain trucks lined up facing back from the opposite hillside! Now, if that isn’t a sight that would bring moisture to anyone’s eye, I don’t know what would?? Not only were friends and neighbors helping out, folks from Alix Colony gave a big hand throughout the day with four of their big green machines on the job, plus, (now this is the final kicker) – they brought their womenfolk, who graciously cooked and served close to two hundred hungry souls, BBQ burgers and fresh corn on the cob!! In my estimation, you can’t love your neighbour more than that! Hats off to each and everyone who help! Get well soon Kevin! Mary Ellen Williams is from Delburne, Alberta where she has written a number of books including So, This is Chain Lakes and Dreamcatchers. To find out more information about any of her books, contact Blue Ridge View Publishers at 403-749-2047 or email [email protected].

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Community Engagement Site Delburne Telehealth Seminars: Registration 1 week prior to event is a must! Tourette Syndrome Part II: Management Strategies October 6, 11:00 - 12:30 pm. Presenters: Tamara Pringsteim (MD, FRCPC, Neurology, Director, Calgary Tourette Syndrome Clinic) and Bonnie Moshenko Mitchell (Ph.D., Registered Psychologist) Updates on Bullying October 8, 9:00 - 10:30 am. Presenter: Dr. Tanya Beran (Registered Psychologist, Faculty of Medicine, UofC) Building Strengths: An Invitation to Resiliency in Young People October 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Presenter: TBA A Family’s Guide to Financial Resources available through Government Programs Part I and Part II October 15 & 22, noon - 1:30 pm. Presenter: TBA Drugs and Teens, Current Facts and Recent Trends - An Advanced Session October 20, 11:00 - 12:30 pm. Presenter: Cheryl Houtekamer (Community Programs Surpervisor - AADAC Youth Supervisor) Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Current Controversies and Conundrums October 27, 11:00 - 12:30 pm. Presenter: Allan Donsky (MD, FRCPC Psychiatry, FRCPC Pediatrics, Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary) Common Medications II November 18, noon - 1:30 pm. Presenter: TBA Family Support for Children With Disabilities November 24, 11:00 12:30 pm. Presenter: Gilbert Drapeau (Family Support for Children with Disabilities Program) Experience in School Settings - Supporting Children’s Mental Health November 26, noon - 1:30 pm. Presenter: TBA Drugs, Trends and Teens December 8, 11:00 - 12:30 pm. Presenter: Cheryl Houtekamer (Community Programs Supervisor - AADAC Youth Services) LOOKING FOR A COURSE NOT YET OFFERED? There are endless possibilities… • Access agricultural expertise. • Take an art class. • Keep in contact with family via email. Talk to Nora to suggest a possible course. To Register: Nora Smith at 403-749-3838 [email protected]

Great Bend News Great Bend Community Harvest Turkey Supper put on by the Ladies Aide and Dorcus Sewing Circle. Friday, October 16, 2009 at Delburne Community Hall. 5:00 7:00 pm. Adults $10, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 free. Tickets available at the door. For more information call Blanche Wells at 403-749-2453 or Faye Shields at 403-749-2034. If you need to book the hall contact Dalora Wilton at 403-877-2004 or Lynn Williams 403-749-2212

Friday, October 2, 2009

Anthony Henday Museum News Submitted by Shelly Nicholson The Anthony Henday Museum would like to thank all those who assisted the museum over the last several months with our fund-raising events and various projects. We have had a very busy summer with many changes taking place at the museum and many more to come. We are very pleased with the communities support and to all those who volunteered their time, supplies and equipment, thanks so much. We are all glad to see the completion of the Community Facility Enhancement Project, which began two years ago with the re-roofing and staining of the water tower, painting of the main CN station building and the extension and closing in of exhibit building A, (located behind the museum). The final touches to the end of the project was the installation of a new rail fence, board walks and sodding of the front lot. The later part being a huge part of our commitment and contribution of the museums matching component and the culmination of 2 years of hard work by dedicated members, board members, staff and community volunteers. As part of receiving the CFEP funding we were obligated to match the funding we received with volunteer labor, supplies, and equipment The beautification of the front lot was one part of our matching requirement, and included the installation of wheelchair accessible boardwalks, replacing the asphalt out front and installing sod and a new rail fence. The asphalt out front had some major cracks, and large depressions, and the wire fence posts were heaved out of the ground from frost. We as a board could replace the asphalt at a cost beyond our budget, or give the museum a whole new inviting look at a more affordable cost. So began the beautification process, with the costs of the posts donated by a member and the labor provided free of charge, the fence was erected. Various people helped with laying the sod, and the boardwalks were also installed free of charge. Thanks to those people who cared to help and put in a tremendous amount of time and dedication. We have had so many people stop at the museum and say how nice the museum looks, thanks for your comments. To those of us who worked hard we sure appreciate the positive comments. We would like to extend a huge thank you to all who toured visitors for us through the summer months. We appreciated all your help. Also to all those who helped out at the museum during our annual heritage related demo’s. We had a very successful day with many new faces who had not been to the museum before and seemed to enjoy their visit. As the Anthony Henday Historical Society continues to shift from a working board to a executive board we are trying hard to involve more community members into the museum to the general benefit of the community, if you would like to serve on a committee please contact us, we would be thankful of your help. Some areas include fund-raising, programming, Care of collections (artifacts), Exhibition & research, Public relations and marketing. If you have any interest in any or these areas please contact the curator Shelly Nicholson, we would be glad of your help. Thanks to the person who fixed the old phonograph for us we appreciate your help. We held our draw on September 13th for our raffle to the NFR and the lucky first place winner went to Lyle Watson, he has won a trip for the last 3 days of the NFRodeo in Las Vegas. The 2nd place winner of $500.00 went to Cliff Deitz of East Coulee and 3rd the place winner of $250.00 went to Jim Douglas of Delburne. Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket. This year we applied for and were chosen by the Village of Delburne as this year’s recipient of their annual Charity golf tournament. Again we called on volunteers to help us out and we had a good day. We enjoyed working with the Village organizing committee and found them welcoming and efficient. Special thanks, the funds will help us out greatly.

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Friday, October 2, 2009 On October 23rd we have Brad Johner booked to perform, at the Delburne Hall at 7:30 P.M. Brad is a well known Canadian Country music singer/songwriter, who you might remember as part of the Johner brothers, who with his brother Ken won many awards, including Canadian Country music award, Duo of the Year in 1991. His brother retired from the music business in 2002, and since that time Brad continues his music career as a solo artist, releasing many hits. He has since gone on to win Male Artist of the Year at the 2007 Canadian Country music awards, and many other achievements. We are glad to have him at Delburne, and hope the town comes out to welcome him an enjoy an evening of good music. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door. Look for tickets around town, or stop by the museum, or call 403749-2711, 403-749-2580, 403-749-2186 for your advance tickets. This is the first official fund raiser that will kick off our Woodlake School Project Fund, so come out and enjoy yourself while contributing to a good cause. In reference to the Woodlake School, plans are underway to move the school to the museum complex, and we are currently collecting costs, applying for funding, and initiating additional fund-raising. We are looking forward to the day the school is set up here and we will have the opportunity to do school programming with, as well as all visitors to enjoy. We had volunteers come in to the museum during the summer months and tour visitors through the complex, Their interaction, and knowledge of Delburne’s history is of great value to our community and we appreciated their time very much. If you can help out next year give a call.

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Elnora Jottings Write-up/Photos courtesy of Pat Buckland

On September 11th, Kevin Ouellette of Atco Electric came to the Elnora Village Office to present the Elnora Ag Society with a $2,000.00 cheque for the Hall Renovations. Michelle White, Ag Secretary, accepted the donation with appreciation (above).

Again, thanks to this community your support in all our efforts to improve your community museum, allows us to build towards greater awareness and interest for the general benefit of all.

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

PINE LAKE HAPPENINGS Pine Lake Hub Community Centre Carpet Bowling 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month. General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Pine Lake Parents & Tots meets every other Wednesday from 1011:30 at the Pine Lake Hub. A time for parents and their children to get together share stories, do activities and learn new strategies. Contact Roanne at 403-886-2414 for more info. Holy Trinity Church Service Sunday mornings 11:15 a.m. Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. Pine Lake Singers meet Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub.

A beautiful bridal shower was held at the home of Jim & Bev Wood for Melanie Broadhead (above) on September 14th. Melanie was married to David McTee on September 19th at Salem Acres. At the Shower, Melanie’s mom, Ruby, and her friend since Grade 10, Heather Dennis, sat with Melanie. After everyone introduced themselves and asked Melanie many questions about her wedding, where she’s living, etc., we played 2 wedding games which really taxed our minds. Melanie received some beautiful gifts and she sincerely appreciated everyone who came out. Food, refreshments and getting caught up with Ruby and Melanie since they moved away concluded a very enjoyable evening. The Boomtown Trail Fall Conference will be held at the Elnora Community Hall on October 16th. This is always a very interesting and worth while event to attend. It focuses on “bringing history and culture to life.” This would be an excellent opportunity for any group that has a

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Education is not an expense; it is an investment.

Alberta to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week toll free at 1-866-408-LINK (5465). Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than 3.5 million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

- Larry Winget

Conduct your blooming in the noise and whip of the whirlwind. – Gwendolyn Brooks

tourism side, an historical side or who hosts or plans to host major events so come out and learn more. If possible it would be good to have one or two board members from such groups as Museum, Economic Development, Ag as well as from other groups to attend and of course it is open to the public. Keep watching for more details, or call Michelle at the Village Office at 403-773-3922 for more info. Please be advised that the United Church Turkey Supper will be at the Elnora Community Hall on October 21st. ________________________

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16th Annual Festival of Trees Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation November 27 - 29, 2008 Westerner Park, Red Deer Friday, November 27, 10 am - 9 pm Saturday, November 28, 10 am - 9 pm Sunday, November 29, 10 am - 4 pm General Admission: Tickets Available at the Door Adults - $6, Seniors (60+) - $3, Students (12 – 17) – $3, Children - $2, Under 3 yrs – Free. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca Festival of Trees Special Events Biggest Christmas Tree Festival / Christmas Parade Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Robert Bilton. Tuesday, November 24, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Downtown at City Hall Park, Free Admission. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca

Alberta Health Services has some advice for parents worried their children’s teeth might be neglected now that they are heading back to the classroom, and some tips to help your children keep their teeth clean at school.

Seniors’ Silver Bells Luncheon Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Red Deer/Twilight Homes Foundation. Friday, November 27, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ticket Price - $10. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca

“Packing the right foods in your children’s lunches is one way to keep cavities at bay,” says Dr. Gerry Predy, Senior Medical Officer of Health for Alberta Health Services. “Foods such as store-bought cookies, potato chips, fruit roll-ups, and pop tend to be high in sugar and increase the risk of cavities.”

Taste of Red Deer Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Ing & McKee Insurance. Friday, November 27, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door only, items cost up to $4.00 each. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca

Better lunch or snack alternatives are hard cheeses, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grain products, boiled eggs, meats, or seeds. These foods contain the nutrients children need without the sticky sugars.

Festival of Wines Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Triple A Electric Ltd. Friday, November 27, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ticket Price - $55. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca

Healthy Teeth at School

“Some of the sugar from these foods stays on children’s teeth for the day and is a prime candidate for causing cavities,” says Dr. Predy. “Even granola bars, which can be nutritious, may have a lot of sticky sugar in them, especially if marshmallows, flavored chips or chocolate coating have been added.” Parents should also avoid junk foods that masquerade as healthy snacks such as fruit snacks with fruit juice added. Fresh fruit is a better choice, and unsweetened fruit juices are much better than fruit-flavored drinks made with added sugar. Dr. Predy also recommends parents read labels to avoid products containing sucrose, honey, molasses, corn syrup, and natural sugars. Flossing once a day, regular dental check-ups, brushing your teeth in the morning and before going to bed are all part of taking care of one’s teeth. Dr. Predy recommends parents help their children brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste and help floss until about age nine.

Teddy Bear Breakfast Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Nabors Production Services. Saturday, November 28, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Prices: $16 Adult, $12.00 Senior/Students (ages 6 – 17), Child 5 & under, $5.00. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca ‘Tis the Season Fashion Luncheon Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by NOVA Chemicals. Saturday, November 28, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Ticket Price: $40, $280 for a table of 8. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order online at www.ticketmaster.ca. For More Information: http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca

Residents with any other health-related concerns can call Health Link Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

Friday, October 2, 2009 Mistletoe Magic Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by Milano for Men/Allan Dale Industries Ltd. Saturday, November 22, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: $65. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. For M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n : http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca Festive Finale Family Brunch Presented by Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. Sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal & BMO Nesbitt Burns. Sunday, November 29, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. $20 Adults, $11 Child 4-11 yrs, Free - Child 3yrs and under. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 5th at 10am. Call Ticketmaster at 403-340-4455 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca. For M o r e I n f o r m a t i o n : http://reddeerfestivalofstrees.ca _______________________________ •

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His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free. Her hair glistened in the rain like nose hair after a sneeze. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a plastic bag filled with vegetable soup. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you’re on vacation in another city and “Jeopardy” comes on at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30. She caught your eye like one of those pointy hook-latches that used to dangle from screen doors and would fly up whenever you banged the door open again. Her eyes were like two brown circles with big black dots in the center. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever. He was as tall as a six-foot-three-inch tree. The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease. Her date was pleasant enough, but she knew that if her life was a movie this guy would be buried in the credits as something like “Second Tall Man.” John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met. The thunder was ominous-sounding, much like the sound of a thin sheet of metal being shaken backstage during the storm scene in a play. The red-brick wall was the color of a brick-red Crayola crayon. - source unknown

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Elnora Happenings October 6

Registration from 5 - 7 pm for Elnora Learn to Skate at the Elnora Ag Building.

October 16

The Boomtown Trail Fall Conference at Elnora Community Hall

October 21

United Church Turkey Supper at Elnora Community Hall

October 26

Shop ‘til you Drop Day to Red Deer.

October 28

Ag Meeting 7:30 p.m. at Sid’s Room at the Hall

November 16

Elnora Curling Club AGM Meeting

December 12

Snowflake Saturday

Sundays - Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. at the Elnora DropIn Centre. Curling Club Please contact Rob Barratt at 403-773-3180 to register for the upcoming curling season Carpet Bowling Wednesday afternoon at the Elnora Drop-In Centre at 1:30 p.m. Call Mary Logan at 403-773-3133 for more info. Quilting - beginning in October. Call Joan Roberts at 403-773-3658 for more info. Ladies Volleyball Wednesday nights at the school gym Museum Development Committee meets the 1st Tuesday monthly Something new for those who would enjoy worship in an atmosphere of informal fellowship BOOMTOWN TRAIL COWBOY CHURCH - held at the Elnora Drop-In at 7 pm the second & last Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome. For more info please call 403-749-2047 or 403-749-3186. Village of Elnora website:

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Louise Higgenbottom at 403-773-3570 will be taking bookings for the Elnora Community Hall and the Elnora Ag Centre. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays at Elnora Drop-In from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. If you have any ideas about how to encourage the youth of Elnora to be involved in positive activities, events or pursuits, please come and help out with your own talents. Neighbourhood Place Contact April at 403-773-3171. Elnora FCSS Contact Helena Smith at 403-773-3920 Elnora 4-H Beef Club contact Helena Smith at 403-773-2249 Elnora Play School will be on Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am in the basement of the Elnora United Church, led by Charmaine May from Trochu. For more info, call Terrina at 403391-0244 Parents & Tots Playgroup Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Anglican Church Basement. Call Tatiana Gregory 403-773-2126 for more info. Elnora Library: (phone: 403-773-3966) Wed. 4:00-8:00 pm; Thurs 4:00-8:00 pm; Fri. 10:00 - 2:00 pm Website: http://elnoralibrary.prl.ab.ca. Email: [email protected]. Elnora Community Bus to Red Deer every 4th Monday. Contact Betty for more info 403-7732374. Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 403773-3105 for info. Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm.

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Are You Fiscally Fit? Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital

Friday, October 2, 2009

Journey Down The BoomTown Trail

Less Money Does Not Always Equal Savings In an effort to stretch a dollar, people are getting very creative when thinking about ways to cut expenses and save money. I’m all in favor of these new ideas but I want to give you a word of caution: a decrease in expenses may in fact end up costing you more in the long run. I’m thinking specifically of store brand products. Don’t get me wrong, I’m actually a big fan of “non name brand.” Thankfully, so is my family. Not everyone feels the same way though! If your family is committed to a particular brand name ketchup for example and you decide to save money and switch brands you may end up having to spend the money and time to get the brand name and waste the money you paid for the other bottle because everyone refuses to eat it. Single ply toilet tissue is another purchase that comes to mind; if you have to use twice as much are you really saving any money? “Cheap” shampoo and conditioners may or may not be a savings. By cheap I mean less effective – I believe you can find inexpensive products that can be as equally as effective as the expensive brands. Now if you’re choosing to use the cheap conditioner in place of the expensive ladies shaving creams you are probably saving money. Pet food is another area you may try to save money but if your pet refuses to eat it or it irritates his/her stomach you may be back to square one. If you’re looking to switch from one name brand product to another, check out the new brand’s website for coupons or other offers. You may be able to try the new item for less money or at no cost. We tend to be creatures of habit so I encourage you to break out of those typical purchases in an effort to find less expensive ones while being prepared to go back to the “tried, tested and true” if need be! 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 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Healthy Alberta Travelling Safely to School Kids used to walk or ride their bikes to school. But in recent years, more and more children get driven to school. One reason for this change is safety. However, research shows that health risks are linked to sedentary lifestyles. It's time to take back the streets and help your kids get some regular physical activity into their day! Talk with your children and school about organizing a "walking school bus" in your area. Nuts off the School Lunch List - Now What? In response to serious allergies, many schools have decided to go "nut-free." Parents need to read labels and choose well to ensure no nut products inadvertently make their way into a child's brown bag. Make this process easy by becoming informed. Keep in mind that the following words on a label can all indicate that nuts (or nut products) are present: arachis oil, artificial nuts, beer nuts, goober nuts, mixed nuts, and nut meats. Offer healthy alternatives including hummus, golden pea butter, and whole-grain crackers, all of which can add a nutty taste to lunch. For tips and information on active living, healthy eating and much more, visit http://www.healthyalberta.com. Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu