Chautauqua Friday, June 2, 2006
Sharing traditional values with today’s communities
2006 Vol. 5, No. 11
Alix Will Miss You, Dave! A well attended Thirty–Year retirement party for David McGhie was held at the Alix Lions Hall on May 18, 2006. Brenda Knight presented Dave with an aerial photo of Alix. Dave’s brother, sister-in-law, and mother were also in attendance. Eve Keates made a presentation as she and Dave started working together. Lucylle Holsworth expressed appreciation for all Dave has done for the village residents. Cake was served and enjoyed. Dave’s knowledge and dedication to the Village of Alix will be missed by Council, staff and many residents. Everyone who attended will miss Dave as he ventures into farming fulltime. Congratulations Dave on your new career!! All the best!!
Badminton Winners
Congratulations to Cam Torringa and Ryan Mehle for winning bronze medals at the CWAJHAA Badminton Tournament in Red Deer on May 13th. It looked like the bulls would be the big winners at the Alix Ice Breaker Bull Riding Classic on May 12th, but one cowboy hung on for the full 8 seconds to take the $2,400. The Championship jacket was presented to Ashton Arychuk of Big Valley (left) by Jason Helfrich, Canwest Propane representative.
The boys placed second in Clive at the East Rural Wolf Creek Tournament, Fourth at the East Wolf Creek Tournament in Lacombe, and fourth at the Wolf Creek Tournament in Lacombe. Each time they worked hard to move on the next round, but missed out on a medal.
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We are very proud of you for bringing home a medal in the top tournament of the year.
Photo courtesy of Sherry Wardley
Photo & Write-up courtesy of Cathy Mehle
Connecting the Communities of Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Elnora, Haynes, Lousana, Pine Lake, Mirror, & Tees
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FROM THE EDITOR’S COMPUTER By the time you read this I will be buried deep in the school books as I began a new course. The initial email from my professor stated that she was going easy on us the first week. After completing two 1-page assignments, numerous readings from the textbook and other sources, the class discussion, and this week’s assignment, I’m convinced that her definition of easy isn’t the same as mine, making this intensive course more intensive! Last semester I ended up in conversation with one of my classmates regarding why students take online courses. In the discussion he revealed that he puts in a minimum of 20 hours per week on each course (he took three courses last semester) and he firmly believed that an online course can only be effective if there are mandatory scheduled class interaction times throughout the week. I countered with the statement that some of us take online classes because of the flexibility offered by not having to sit down at specific times during the week to study or go online. I also mentioned I have don’t have 20 hours per week to study, which my classmate found totally inconceivable. Often while working on a course, I must make the choice to either work on readings and assignments, or participate in the class discussions as I don’t have time for both.
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In fact, not only do I not have 20 hours per week to devote to studying, but I work out of the home less than 20 hours per week and I have less than 20 hours per to put the newspaper together. Plus, I like to think that I have a life and hobbies somewhere in there. We need to be flexible not only in our outlook, but in how we use our time. What areas of your life and schedule do you need more flexibility?
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The Chautauqua 403-352-3837 (cell) Box 249 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Email:
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Have you missed an issue of The Chautauqua? Previous issues of The Chautauqua are available if you missed one.
Subscriptions are available Bedding plants, perennials, trees, tomato plants and more! Open 7 days a week from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm Or call (403)747-3434 Located 4.5 km east of Alix on #12 and 1.5 km south on the Carroll Road (Rg. Rd. 22-4)
Cost: $26.00 for the year (24 issues) Payable to: Beth Richardson (Chautauqua) Please submit your name and mailing address, with payment to: The Chautauqua Box 249 Alix, AB T0C 0B0
VILLAGE OF ALIX
Office 747-2495
Emergency 747-2929
FCSS/Recreation 747-2030
Mayor Marlene Kortzman 747-2652 Deputy Mayor Mel Henderson 747-2127 Councillor Mary-Louise Lapish 747-3300 Councillor Patrick Lynch 747-2413 Councilor Larry Yarwood The Village of Alix Office Hours are:
Water Restriction is in effect People in EVEN numbered house may water outdoors on Tuesdays and Saturdays People in ODD numbered houses may water outdoors on Wednesdays and Sundays Permitted Hours for Watering: 7:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight New Garbage Day The garbage pick up day has been changed to TUESDAYS Welcome to: “The Wright’s,” Alix Flowers We wish you all the best in your commercial endeavor and welcome to our Village. Belinda Lepage and Larry Smith Belinda and Larry will be the Alix Lake Campground Caretakers for this Summer. They can be contacted at: 505-2824. Thank you to the Arena Board for another successful Bullarama.
Monday to Friday
747-2159
8:00 am to noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thanks to the community for supporting this event. COME SEE THE NEW ARRIVALS The Alix Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of two bouncing new units. An open house will be held on SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2006 in the Fire Hall from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. WATER UPDATE Alberta Environment has approved the construction of Phase 11 Hwy 12/21 Regional Waterline from Rahr Malting’s property to Alix. This is very good news for the community of Alix as HAMM Construction will continue with the 2nd phase. Also, an Environmental Study (Conservation and Reclamation Plan) will not be necessary. This will save us 4 months time and additional costs. The Hwy 12/21 Regional Water Group is proceeding with land acquisition for the 2nd phase. If all goes well, we anticipate the supply line should be operational and commissioned by mid July 2006.
Calling all concerned citizens Your Compost Site and Recycle Center have both been very abused lately. Neither site is to be used for the dropping off of Garbage and metals. These sites provide a great service to the people who use them properly. If you see someone misusing the sites please phone the Village Office. If this misuse continues the Village will have no option but to close both sites. Invitation for Tender Custodian Required The Village of Alix invites you to submit a bid to provide Janitorial Services for the Village Administration Office and the FCSS office / meeting room in the Alix FireHall. Closing date: June 30, 2006 at Noon. More information on this tender can be obtained at the Village Administration Office Monday to Friday, 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm or phone 1-403-747-2495. Thank you.
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4928 - 50th St. 403-747-3233 Box 69 Alix, AB T0C 0B0
[email protected] http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca READ with the ALIXGATOR
Librarian: Beth Richardson
WHEN in PEI Our travel evenings will continue in the Fall at the Library with a Potluck supper followed by some sharing time. Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun evening.
SuperNet and High Speed Internet have come to Alix Library! We have three public access computers which can be used free of charge. LIBRARY CARD FEES: $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by investing in the future of Alberta through a legacy donation to the library. REMINDER Anyone with a library card from Alix Public Library who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Parlby Creek Brushkateers Art Club has some of their art work on display at the Alix Public Library for the month. Come in and peruse the display of local talent.
STEP POSITION AVAILABLE Alix Public Library is looking for someone over 18 years of age to work in the library for eight weeks (July 4 - Aug. 26), Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work with children and coordinate childrens’ programming, have computer proficiency, have excellent clerical skills, are able to follow direction and do light physical tasks. Please drop off resumes at the library. Deadline for resumes is June 15 at 4:30 pm. The successful applicant will be required to have a Police Record Check done and on file.
Board Members Wanted - We are looking for individuals interested in sitting on the Library Board.
Alix Community Services Coordinator: Glenna Carlson 747-2030 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 12:00.
Volunteer Names Wanted: If you have a person on your committee that you would like to see recognized, please contact me ASAP. Orthodox Baseball: This is happening every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 at the Ag Grounds till June 20. Come out and cheer on the teams. Summer Rec Program: We will be running our program again this year so please keep us in mind for your children. More info in the next paper. Community Calendar: We are doing up a calendar to be put under the glass on the board by the Post office. I need all clubs and organizations, even individuals, to give us information about any events coming up this year. The only way this will work is if you participate. Please send to me this information, the sooner the better.
One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
ALIX HOME HARDWARE
BOOK SALE - We have a large number of gently used books for sale at the Library. We also accept book donations. ONLINE CATALOG http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca Select Catalogue. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). ______________ WHAT’S NEW To keep up to date and find out what’s new at the library, go to http://alixpublic.prl.ab.ca
Alix Community Garage Sale
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Mats for All Seasons, for all the Right Reasons 9:30 a.m. SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers
403-347-0751
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN ALIX
June 10, 2006
Diner with Commercial Kitchen + Laundromat Business & concrete-block building plus land. $67,500.
Everyone in the community is invited to participate.
Lumber Yard & Shop on prime development land 6,000 sq. ft. plus additional land. $110,000.
$50 prize for most visible residence Sponsored by the Alix Chamber of Commerce
See our large selection of Outdoor and Indoor Mats Variety of Messages, Designs, Sizes and Shapes Introductory Special – 10% OFF!
Visit our Garden Centre
Main corner, prime commercial lot $35,000 RESIDENTAL
Doublewide on a treed-lot, complete with doublegarage with workshop. $97,000 21 Lots or Acreages with 21 separate titles in Alix. Ready for development. $250,000.
Shrubs, Perennials and Bedding Plants at Great Prices!
Help is Close to HOME
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I am writing this letter in response to your editorial in the May 19th issue of ‘The Chautauqua.” In your editorial you state that you would ‘hate to see communities lose valuable family and public events in the future just because they don’t want to abide by the legislation or enforce it at their events.” Further, you say you hope that community organizations hosting events in the coming months will take the responsibility to ensure they comply with the provincial “Smoke Free Places Act.” Although you do not mention any community event specifically, your editorial follows too closely upon the heels of the recent Alix IceBreaker Bullriding community fundraiser for me not to assume that you’ve included this event in your genteel but biased rant. The first issue you raise is that in your opinion, hosting organizations don’t want to abide or enforce provincial smoke free legislation. Like you, I was at the well-attended Bullriding community fundraiser event recently. I was a volunteer on the organizing committee and I can assure you that we did not intend to contravene legislation and allow smoking while anyone under 18 was present at the event. Signs, brightly colored, were posted as you entered the venue indicating “No Smoking”. For those who missed the sign, we had our Announcer address our no smoking policy during the performance. As well, hired security for the event were watching the crowd and asking patrons found smoking to be courteous and butt out or go outside. Obviously you missed the signs, did not hear the announcer or see security dealing with smoking patrons discreetly. Contrary to your opinion, these ac-
The Chautauqua A5 tions indicate to me a community organization that is trying to enforce and abide by the rules. Secondly, your concern is that hosting organizations need to be responsible to ensure they comply with provincial legislation. I agree - it’s the law. However, it is also my opinion that “being responsible” and “ensuring compliance” must include acknowledgment, education and enforcement of the law with the support of the community to be successful. Many events are organized by volunteers - is the sole responsibility to uphold the law left to volunteers? At this event, no patrons that were asked to butt out were offended, but rather embarrassed. Now I realize this may not always be the case, but as a community I think it’s our responsibility to educate, and in turn, enforce smoke free places. This is a new law that affects many lives and lifestyles and people are still getting used to it. To put the entire responsibility on volunteers to promote smoke free environments is an unfair task and is the responsibility of all citizens. Simply put Beth, you had ample opportunity to become part of the solution instead of remaining part of the problem. Had you chosen to come forward with your concerns to any volunteer, committee member or security at the event, whatever contravention of law you saw would have been dealt with immediately. The committee of the Alix Icebreaker Bull riding chose to spend advertising dollars promoting its community fundraiser through The Chautauqua. Ironically next to your editorial demoting the efforts of the Alix Arena A s s o c i a tion/Icebreaker Committee is a statement that the news-
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paper is free because the advertising is not, please support local… is this how you promote and support the local events that pay for advertising in your paper? The Chautauqua was the only paper that paid event advertising was agreed upon. Your coverage of this community event was dismal and less than responsible journalism, considering we were a paid advertiser in your paper and a significant community event as well. Your competitors - the Lacombe Globe, the Stettler Independent, and the Red Deer Advocate - did a much better job of covering this event, both before and after. And they weren’t paid! We have lots to be proud of – that should be acknowledged consistently and responsibly in your paper! I too would hate to see our community lose valuable family and public events… Sherry Wardley
TUES. 3:30 P.M. KIDS’ CLUB
The Village of Alix resident fox family.
Selected Father’s Day Gifts
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Railway Avenue
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Photo courtesy of Ingrid Clarke
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Alix MAC School Write-up/Pictures submitted by Rod Phillips
The Trochu Band visited the school in May. There was even an interactive component when the Trochu band teacher invited Adam Parlby conduct the Trochu band for one song. He did a great job and the song went off incredibly smoothly.
The Alix MAC Students' Union did a rubber chicken launch last month with grade 5/6 students. There were some great catapults and launchers (above). Robert Saunders (below) and his catapult was the winner for distance and he received his prize from Eleanor Henderson.
Sunday, June 11 Silver Creek Golf Package / Hot Rod Show & Shine New Norway Sunday, June 25 Funny Car Rocky Mountain Nationals Edmonton Bud Park
L-R: Kael Clark, Tegan Wagner, Taryn Wagner The MAC-Idol competition wrapped up last week and the winner was Taryn Wagner. Tegan Wagner came in second place and Kael Clark in third place. An awesome showing by all and some great fun.
Have You Found Jesus? Author Unknown A man is stumbling through the woods, totally drunk, when he comes upon a preacher baptizing people in the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and subsequently bumps into the preacher. The preacher turns around and is almost overcome by the smell of alcohol, whereupon he asks the drunk, "Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk answers, "Yes, I am." So the preacher grabs him and dunks him in the water. He pulls him up and asks the drunk, "Brother have you found Jesus?" The drunk replies, "No, I haven't found Jesus."
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The preacher shocked at the answer, dunks him into the water again for a little longer. He again pulls him out of the water and asks again, "Have you found Jesus, my brother?" The drunk again answers, "No, I haven't found Jesus." By this time the preacher is at his wits end and dunks the drunk in the water again --- but this time holds him down for about 30 seconds and when he begins kicking his arms and legs he pulls him up. The preacher again asks the drunk, "For the love of God have you found Jesus?" The drunk wipes his eyes and catches his breath and says to the preacher, "Are you sure this is where he fell in?"
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VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Present:
Mayor Marlene Kortzman, Councillors Mary-Louise Lapish, Patrick Lynch and Larry Yarwood.
Absent:
Councillor Mel Henderson.
c) Delegation - Donna Peterson, Chairperson, Business Retention and Downtown Revitalization Committee
Also Present:
Ken Gwozdz, C.A.O. and Recording Secretary.
Call to Order:
Mayor Kortzman called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M..
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: Resolution #317/06:
Administration to proceed with the purchase from Moomba Holdings, of the sidewalk and parking footage at the original sale price of Lot 4, Block 5, Plan 002 4127. CARRIED.
Donna Peterson and Curt Peterson made a presentation illustrating how the Gator Park can be developed. Resolution #330/06:
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix thank Donna Peterson for her plans and look forward to input from a landscape designer. CARRIED.
Resolution #331/06:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix transfer up to $100.00 from the Downtown Revitalization Capital Reserve to the Downtown Business Revitalization Committee for the Gator Park. CARRIED.
Unfinished Business:
a) Delegation - Paul Conrad & Associates and Murray Wardley, Chairman, Multi-Use Facility
Mayor Kortzman called for additions/deletions to the agenda. Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Rahr Malting letter of May 5, 2006 be added to the Agenda. Further, Councillor Lapish requested a Recorded Vote. In Favor: Councillor Lapish. Opposed: Mayor Kortzman, Councillors Lynch and Yarwood. DEFEATED.
Approval of Agenda: Resolution #318/06:
Add:
9. New Business: 13. Correspondence:
Delegation:
Mr. Conrad and Mr. Wardley presented to Council information gathered to date from the community regarding the Needs Assessment for a Multi-Use Facility.
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council accept the agenda with the following amendments: e) Beaver Control on Alix Lake f) Wagon Wheel Museum Sign g) Alix Percentage of Debenture and Water Allocation a) A.I.T. - May 4, 2006 Letter b) Minister of Municipal Affairs - May 8, 2006 Letter CARRIED.
Resolution #332/06:
b) Outstanding Trade Accounts Receivable (Resolution #193/06) Resolution #333/06:
a) Donna Peterson - 7:00 P.M.
The delegation left the meeting at 7:28 P.M. b) Clarence Verveda, I.D.A. Owner - 7:15 P.M. Clarence Verveda entered the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Clarence Verveda left the meeting at 7:48 P.M. New Business:
Resolution #334/06:
Resolution #319/06:
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council go “in camera” at 7:52 P.M. with Paul Conrad, Murray Wardley and Ken Gwozdz, C.A.O. present. CARRIED.
Resolution #320/06:
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council come “out of camera” at 8:45 P.M. CARRIED. The delegation left the meeting at 8:46 P.M.
Resolution #321/06:
Resolution #322/06:
Advanced Systems (Computer Advisors) has requested the work stations in the Administration Office be rerouted to the server in order for them to function effectively. Resolution #335/06:
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council take a 5 minute recess at 8:49 P.M. CARRIED.
Minutes: Resolution #323/06:
Consideration to enter into a contract with EXH Engineering for professional services to the Village of Alix. Resolution #336/06:
a) Budget Meeting - May 1, 2006
John’s Grader Service has requested an increase of $300.00 per mowing for fuel and labor increase to his contract. Resolution #337/06:
Moved by Councillor Yarwood that the Village of Alix Council enter into a contract with John’s Grader Service for mowing and weed eating of the lagoons, Highway #601 and Creamery Road in the amount of $2,300.00 plus G.S.T. for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. CARRIED.
Resolution #338/06:
Moved by Mayor Kortzman that Administration report back at the next regular meeting of Council if Rahr Malting pays for their proportion of maintenance of mowing at the lagoons. CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the special meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Monday, May 1, 2006 be accepted as presented. CARRIED. c) Public Hearing - May 2, 2006
Resolution #325/06:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the Public Hearing of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 be accepted as presented. CARRIED. d) Regular Meeting - May 2, 2006
Resolution #326/06:
Business Arising from the Minutes:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 be accepted as presented. CARRIED.
Resolution #327/06:
Mr. Verveda was requested by Village of Alix Council to discuss his counter offer on Lot 4, Block 5, Plan 002 4127, east of the I.D.A.
Resolution #329/06:
Resolution #339/06:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix give Moomba Holdings until Noon, May 26, 2006 to decide if he intends to purchase the adjacent lot in compliance with Policy #55. CARRIED. Moved by Mayor Kortzman that the Village of Alix Council direct
Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration investigate the options of beaver control around Alix Lake and report back to the next regular meeting of Council. CARRIED. f) Wagon Wheel Museum Sign
Resolution #340/06:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that Administration send a letter to Apache Canada expressing our willingness to work with them and Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf. CARRIED. b) Delegation - Clarence Verveda, I.D.A. Owner
Resolution #328/06:
e) Beaver Control on Alix Lake
a) Apache/Metcalf/EUB (Resolution #308/06) Apache Canada has notified the Village of Alix of their intention to proceed with a possible Coal Bed Methane well in NE 36-39-23-W4.
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix enter into a contract with EXH Engineering to provide engineering and professional services to the Village of Alix. Further, that the Mayor and C.A.O. be directed to sign this contract. Also, that EXH Engineering prepare a Minimum Development Standard Guidelines for the Village of Alix. CARRIED. d) Contract Renewal for Mowing/Weed Eating
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the minutes of the budget meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Monday, May 1, 2006, be accepted as presented. CARRIED. b) Special Meeting - May 1, 2006
Resolution #324/06:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix direct Administration to proceed with the cable rerouting and that $1,719.54 be added to account number 2-12-250 and amend the budget to reflect this addition. CARRIED. c) EXH Engineering Services
a) Accounts Payable - May 10, 2006 Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Accounts Payable for May 10, 2006 cheques numbered 2383 to 2456 inclusive, in the amount of $82,647.66 be accepted for information. CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix Council accept the above noted letter as information and advise Indian and Northern Affairs that as per Policy #9 the Village of Alix does not endorse or promote any month, week, or day on behalf of any non-local agency or cause. CARRIED. b) Cable Routing - Village Administration Office
Mayor Kortzman called the meeting back to order at 9:06 P.M. Financial:
a) Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - National Aboriginal Day A letter of request was received from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada asking the Village of Alix to identify June 21, 2006 as National Aboriginal Day.
Paul Conrad and Murray Wardley entered the meeting at 7:48 P.M. In Camera:
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the following trade accounts receivable be applied to corresponding tax accounts were applicable with the remaining to be written off: Dec. 31/04 - Inv. #42/04 for 2004 Business Lic. in the amount of 10.00. Nov. 4/04 - Inv. #86/04 for 1 Gas Permit in the amount of 136.00 July 14/04 - Inv. #37/04 for 1 tax Search in the amount of 25.00 Oct. 6/04 - Inv. #71/04 for line installation in the amount of 615.25 May 31/04 - NSF Cheque in the amount of $10.00 Aug. 23/05- Inv. #32/05 for Lot Cleanup in the amount of 93.62 Oct. 7/05 - Inv. #41/05 for Lot Cleanup in the amount of 128.40 Sept. 9/05 - NSF Cheque in the amount of 7.50 CARRIED.
Donna Peterson, Chairperson of the Business Retention and Downtown Revitalization Committee and Curt Peterson entered the meeting at 7:16 P.M.
c) Paul Conrad & Associates and Murray Wardley, Chairman, Multi-Use Facility
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the presentation of the Multi-Use Facility by Mr. Conrad and Mr. Wardley be accepted as information. CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor Lynch that the Village of Alix offer assistance to the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum to remove the old sign. CARRIED. g) Alix Percentage of Debenture and Water Allocation
Resolution #341/06:
Moved by Mayor Kortzman that this item be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council as Councillor Henderson is absent. CARRIED.
Resolution #342/06:
Moved by Councillor Lapish that the Village of Alix Council extend the meeting past 11:00 P.M. DEFEATED.
Adjournment:
This regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ________________________ Mayor
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___________________________ Chief Administrative Officer
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Write-up & Photos from Sherry Wardley The Alix Arena Association would like to thank all its sponsors & volunteers for their support & efforts to make the 2006 Alix IceBreaker Bullriding Classic a huge community success! With just over $ 25,000.00 raised this year from this event, we are closer to our goal of upgrading our recreational facility! Ashton Arychuk of Big Valley won the IceBreaker Bullriding with a 76.5 ride on RB 529 Del Rio. He was presented with a Championship Jacket sponsored by Canwest PropaneJason Helfrich Representing. Our 3 Human Rodeo teams, who displayed courage and creativity as they entered into the unknown of Human Rodeo eventing, sponsored by Stettler Dodge & RV, showed true grit as they battled for 1st place. The Alix Lazyboys Orthodox ball team (below) won 1sttaking home $350 to their team, presented by Stettler Dodge & RV Representative Les Nievadomy.
pating! Special hats off to Eleanor Henderson and Krista McDermand for coordinating this event. Mexican Poker event was again a big crowd thriller with Trooper Whitney of Priddis winning the $500 jackpot sponsored by Compression Technology and Agricore United. Winner of the 50/50 Remy Gaudet, Alix Alberta $787.50 Your 2006 Alix IceBreaker Bullriding Organizing CommitteeWendy Menage Kim Larkin Jeannie Oppeboen Heidi Henderson Murray & Sherry Wardley Jill Hillman Kayleen Dahl Again thanks to all our sponsors for their generous donationsChute Gate SponsorsDewald Pressure Testing Jet Energy Control Ltd Rahr Malting Canada Ltd Silver Wolf Enterprise Ltd Lakeview Equipment Sales Ltd Quattro Oilfield Construction Ltd Outgate SponsorsAlix Drugs United Farmers of Alberta Intermission SponsorStettler Dodge & RV
2nd place went to DARE Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) with a $250 cash prize (below).
Mexican Poker SponsorsCompression Technology Agricore United Championship Jacket SponsorCanwest Propane Announcer/Soundman SponsorRahr Malting Canada Bullfighter/Judges SponsorBarb’s RV
3rd went to the Alix Lions Club (right) bringing home $150 for their valiant efforts! Thanks you to Mary Flexhaug, Curt Peterson, Bill Brown, Kim Helfrich, Matt Beamish, Brian Parker, Constable Nick Reijnen, Eric Henderson and Kandace Turnbull for partici-
High Chute SponsorsGarrett Directional Drilling Ltd Rolling JN Farms Alix Community Savings Grey Wolf Oilfield Consulting Ltd. Central Line Locating Alix Food Town Spotted Lake Oilfield Ltd. Ed’s Oilfield Consulting Ltd. D&R Pipeline & Oilfield Construction Ltd. RTS BMB Oilfield Consulting Ltd. Murray’s Freshwater Hauling Ltd. SideFence SponsorsAlix Home Hardware Bar Diamond Farm & Ranch Supplies Oppy’s Welding Ltd Alix Hotel & Liquor Store Alix & Clive Agencies Norm Stone Holdings Alix Chamber of Commerce CAPS Bill Russell Sand & Gravel Ltd Startec Refrigeration & Compression Fountain Tire- Lacombe Alix Figure Skating Club Meyers Norris Penny Chartered Accountants Alix Agricultural Society Cat Bros. Oilfield Construction Ltd. Gilbert Financial-Stettler Canadian Natural Resources Ltd Lacombe Signmasters Alix Minor Hockey Red Deer Overdoor Norseman Energy Services Western Iron Burmac Mechanical- Stettler Hawk’s Haven - Brian & Sharon Sauer Alix Bottle Depot GT Hydraulic & Bearing- Stettler TARM Inc. Bagshaw Electric Ltd. Kerry’s Mechanical- Mirror Haunted Lake Pony Club Ponoka Chev Olds Tees Agricultural Society Haunted Lake Golf Course Other SponsorsRed Deer Coca-Cola Alta-Wide Builders Superior Safety Codes Cat Country Q14 Pepsi Candy Bouquet id Apparel Alix Motel Dale Kobi Trucking Ltd. Molson Canadian Brewery Graham Trucking Bruce & Penny Watt CKGY/Z99 Alix Curling Club Stettler Sobey’s
Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed. -- Michael Pritchard
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OPEN HOUSE Alix Fire Department Invites YOU To Come See The:
NEW ARRIVALS -
F-550 Fire Fighter Transport Vehicle Medical Unit
Saturday, June 3, 2006 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Alix Fire Hall Refreshments will be served. Join us to celebrate this special occasion and meet your local volunteer Fire Fighters.
To: The Residents of the Village of Alix
YOUR GARBAGE PICKUP DAY IS CHANGING Please be advised that your garbage collection day will be moving to a TUESDAY.
Last pick up day
Monday, 29th May
Next pick up day
Tuesday, 6th June
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in regards to this change. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 403-343-8845, or alternately the Village of Alix at 403-747-2495.
Sincerely, Waste Management Customer Service
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Mirror Community Sat., June 24 Barbeque Steak Dinner 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Mirror Legion. Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall 4th Saturday of the month. Door and Cash Bar open at 7 pm. Dancing 8 - midnight, lunch to follow. $10/person (includes lunch). Everyone welcome. For more information call Jean 788-3787 or Bev at 788-2119. _______________ Jolly Seniors contact is President, Don Wilson 788-3836. Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn Suppers - 1st. & 3rd. Wednesdays of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:30 pm at the Community Hall. Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9 - 1:00 p.m. @ the Jolly Seniors. Birthdays celebrated the 2nd Wednesday of each month. ________________ Mirror Alliance Church Sunday School 10 11 am. Morning worship 11 - noon. Phone: 788-2204. Mini Youth Group Friday Nights at the Alliance Church at 7:00 pm. Ages 4 to grade 6 welcome. Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am. Sunday School classes during the regular service. Children of all ages are welcome. Phone: 788-3835. Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath times: Sabbath School 9:45 am - 11 am. Church 11:15 - 12:15. Cliff Buelow 7882296. Pastor Morris 747-3971. ______________________ Mirror Guiding groups invite all girls ages 5 and up to join our groups for adventure, challenge, friendship and fun. Sparks, Brownies and Guides meet Fridays after school at the United Church. Mirror Guiding Units request your help with one of our service projects, “Kids helping Kids,” which provides the little cli-
ents of Kids Kottage with toothbrushes, socks and underwear. For children ages newborn to 10 years old. Spring Sandwich cookies are available. 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055
Friday, June 2, 2006 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the area. ________________ Rec. Society and Community Hall Meetings held 1st Thursday of the month. Contact Anthony Thorne 788-3284.
RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE Now OPEN
Museum Society contact is Don Wilson 7883836 or Roger Laforce 788-3094. Meetings are the 1st Mon. of the month at 7:30 pm.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Mirror & District Skating Rink Committee meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Neighbourhood Network Luc Bailly 788-2996 ________________________ Friends of the Mirror Library Society contact Gale 788-3835 or Heather 788-3044 Meetings held 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. Library hours: Tues 9:30-12:30 Wed 7:00-9:00 pm Thurs 1:00-5:00 pm We have a great ongoing Book Sale with prices ranging from $0.25 to $2.00. Come in and take a look! ______________ Mirror Legion Br. 189 Suppers the last Saturday of the month. Meat Draws - Saturday at 4 pm. Executive meetings - 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm Regular meetings - 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. Darts - Tuesday evenings. The Legion is open on Thursday and Friday 5 pm, and Saturday 2 pm. ________________ Transfer Station Hours
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm
Watch this space for special offers 5207 - 50 Ave. Mirror 788-3747
May Long Weekend There was lots to see and do in Mirror on the May Long Weekend. For the most part, the weather cooperated making it easier to enjoy the activities. There were ball games, garage sales, suppers, breakfasts, a cabaret, and the annual parade. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 189, for sponsoring and coordinating the weekend events.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 - 6 pm ________________ Lacombe County Administration: Terry Hager 782-6601 782-3820 (fax)
Tim Timmons
Agriculture: Keith Boras 782-6601 318-3311 (cell) Keith is the contact for Mirror inquiries. Councillor, Div. 2: Bill Knight 784-3633
The Legion float depicting the 60th Anniversary of Branch 189.
You may not know that many non-living items are actually male or female, for example : • Freezer Bags -- They are Male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them. • Copiers -- They are Female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm them up again. It's an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can wreak havoc if the wrong buttons are pushed. • Web Pages -- Female, because they're always getting hit on. • Trains -- Male, because they use the same old lines to pick people up. - Author Unknown
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EVENTS IN TEES Tees Slowpitch is looking for teams! Fun league. For more information contact Barb 784-2168. Fee is $50 per team. Parlby Creek Brushkateers Art Club For information call Irene 7473556 (evenings). 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Contact info: Beavers: Murray Meldrum 784-2407 Cubs: Gord Peters 784-2978 Scouts: Rob Coxen 784-3427 Group Chair: Carla Kenney 784-3055 1st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at the Tees Hall. To Rent the Tees Hall call Gerry or Karen at 784-3660.
Haynes Happenings Bridal Shower for Dusty Evans and Kirsten Rasmussen at the Haynes Hall June 7th at 7 pm. All ladies welcome, please bring lunch. Haynes Playschool is taking registrations for children ages 3 and 4. Colleen Bushman provides a fresh and fun atmosphere where your child can learn through play. Playschool is held Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am, mid September 2006 to May 2007 at the Haynes Hall. For more information contact Christine Day 784-2136 or Cathy Sharp 885-5428.
Aaron Conducts Submitted by Mirror School On Thursday May 18th, Mirror School was visited by the 70 member Camrose Composite High School band under the direction of Mr. Tom Spila. The members included a jazz band, a choir and the large stage band. Each of the 3 components of the group played or sang 3 numbers and the professionalism and pride of the members was evident. Individual sections of the band were introduced (below) and school students were introduced to brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments. At one point the entire band surrounded Mirror School students as they played their signature song. One of Mirror’s grade 1 students was chosen to serve as a guest conductor for one of the stage band pieces. Aaron Kenney (below, right) was surprised and shocked when his name was called to direct the ensemble, but he recovered and did an admirable job of conducting. Who knows – maybe a future Seiji Ozawa will be born as a result of this happening.
Sargent District Events Just a reminder that our June 3rd Community Garage Sale is coming up quick, at the Sargent Hall. You may expect various items to be on sale, so come out and check us out, that's Saturday, June 3rd, starting a 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. And don't forget our July 1 Picnic and Silent Auction starting at 2:00 p.m. For info, call George at 784 - 3654, or Cecelia at 784 - 2170 A bouquet of thanks to our many supporters and volunteers throughout the year. Nothing happens, unless you make it happen!! Keep up the good work! A Fall Harvest Breakfast is set for September 23 starting at 9 a.m. Other upcoming events will be posted as they happen Sargent Ladies meet the first Wednesday of each month, call Marsha for information 784 -3446. Sargent district news or events, call Cecelia at 784 - 2170
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Clive is Alive Seniors’ Week at the Clive Seniors Circle June 5 at 3:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Tooney Tuesday June 6 from 1:30 - 5:30 at the Thrift Store. Community Bridal Shower for Alyssa Wagner and Warren Meyers will be held June 9 at the Clive Legion. Everyone welcome. Clive Sports Day June 17. If you can help please contact Susan Bright 784-3334 or Leslie Kasner 784-2019 or Heather Sawyer 885-4215. Summer Fun Program Registration forms at Clive Store or the school. For ages 5 - 11. July 3 - Aug. 18, 2006. 9:30 - 2:30, Monday to Thursday. Call Bonnie 784-3277 for more information and costs. ~~~~~~~ Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Interagency/Service Provider Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 pm. To add items to the agenda contact Mikki at 784-3171. Youth Centre is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the basement of the Clive Legion. 8-13 yrs from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. 14-18 yrs from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. For more information call the Youth Coordinator, Dawna Rodney at 357-1770 or 783-2795, or Heather Northcott at 784-2164. Clive Seniors Circle Join them on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm for friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. Contact Albert Wagner for more information at 782-2409. Lutheran Church services will be held at 9 am. Regular Sunday School and Youth Group at 9 am. For further information contact Bonnie Marcil at 784-3489. Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at 784-3141. Youth Group for grades 7 - 12 has started. For more information contact Bev at 782-7711. Clive Baptist Church Kids’ worship (age 5 to gr. 6) at 10 am. Sunday School (Jr., Sr. high and adult) 10 am. Regular worship service at 11 am. Children’s Church (ages 2 - gr. 2) at 11 am. Youth - Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Contact John or Kristy at 782-2420. Clive School events June 5-7 - Grade 6 Camp June 6 - Grade 2 and 3 Field Trip to Edmonton June 7 & 8 - Grade 9 Camp June 7 - 9 - Grade 6 Camp June 9 - No School for Students June 9 - Grade 9 Farewell and Awards 6:00 pm June 13 - Kindergarten Registration Meeting 7:00 pm June 14 - Gr. 3 - Language Arts Part B June 16 - Gr. 6 - Social Studies June 16 - Extreme Assembly June 19 - Gr. 6 - Language Arts Part B June 20 - Gr. 3 - Math Gr. 6 - Math Part B June 22 - Gr. 6 - Science Gr. 9 - Language Arts Part B June 22 - Last Kindergarten Day June 23 - Gr. 9 - Social Studies June 26 - Gr. 9 - Math
Friday, June 2, 2006
VILLAGE OF CLIVE Clive Village Office 784-3366 Clive Mayor: Marvin Wieler Website: www.clive.ca Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Office. Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call 784-3414 Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) 784-3277 Fax 784-3273 Coordinator: Bonnie Wildeman Monday 9 - 3:00, Thursday 9 - 12 Clive Public Library Tracey 784-3131 (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 9 - noon, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00 pm Story Time - Wednesday afternoons from 2 - 2:30 pm at the Library. For children 3 - 5 years old. There is no charge. Thrift Store Tuesdays 1:30 - 5:00 pm Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 4:00 pm. Call 784-3171. Co-ordinator: Mikki Newell Clive Community Spirit Van To book call Louise 784-3414
Karen Klassen Appointed as New Assistant Principal of Clive School Mrs. Karen Klassen has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal of Clive School, effective at the beginning of the 2006/2007 school year. “Karen has already proven herself as an instructional leader by modeling exemplary teaching, by assisting staff to realize the tremendous potential inherent in differentiated instruction, and by fostering an assessment literate environment in Clive School,” said Assistant Superintendent Kurt Sacher. “She has also demonstrated a tremendous ability to establish positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. As a result, I am confident that Clive School and Wolf Creek Public Schools will be the beneficiaries of her recent appointment as the Assistant Principal.” Mrs. Klassen moved to Wolf Creek Public Schools in 1988 as a Grades 2 and 3 teacher at Clive School. She has remained at Clive School since. For the past two years, Mrs. Klassen served as the Lead Teacher for her school’s Differentiated Instruction Project. This project was part of the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement through which Clive School has embraced a philosophy of differentiation in its continued commitment to best meet the needs of all students. Mrs. Klassen also has taken on several administration duties at Clive School over the past year. “I am honored to have been a part of the school community of Clive for many years both as a student and a teacher,” said Mrs. Klassen. “Our school community is committed to providing the best possible education for our students and I am proud to work with a staff of caring, dedicated professionals. I look forward to serving Clive School in my new role and supporting our students and staff to continue learning together for life.” Outside of school, Mrs. Klassen enjoys skiing, travelling and spending quality time with her family; husband Abe (a district manager for a well-head manufacturing company), and her sons Sean (14) and Kenton (11). She and her husband also keep very busy supporting their sons in their various activities such as baseball and school sports.
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RAY PRINS, MLA LACOMBE PONOKA Protecting Your Groundwater Water is one of the biggest issues in Alberta today and the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency is no exception. Anyone with a water well knows the sinking feeling if the pump goes dry or if the water is not safe for family or livestock. At the same time, Albertans also know the advantages a successful economy brings to rural Albertans and farm families. Both realities are at the centre of a new water well testing program developed by Alberta Environment in collaboration with the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB). The standardized Baseline Water Well Testing for Coalbed Methane Operations Policy ensures rural Albertans continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water. Effective May 1, 2006, companies wanting to drill for coalbed methane must collect information on active water wells within a minimum 600 meter radius of new or recompleted coalbed methane wells that are drilled above the base of groundwater protection and may impact fresh water. Alberta is taking the lead in protecting the environment by requiring standardized baseline testing. This information will allow us to measure if, and how, groundwater is affected by coalbed methane drilling and production. The tests will measure the well’s production capability, water quality (including the presence of hydrocarbons and bacteria), and the absence of presence of gas in the water well (including methane gas). Coalbed methane is regulated in Alberta under the same rules that apply to conventional oil and gas. Alberta Environment’s baseline testing policy will be implemented by the EUB, which regulates drilling production, transportation and other activities for the energy industry in Alberta. If landowners have water well problems or complaints, they should call Alberta Environment’s 24 hour hotline at 1-800-222-6514. Baseline water well testing supports the Water For Life strategy by improving knowledge of the province’s water resources, thus helping ensure that we continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water – something we all want to be confident about.
Spring 2006 sitting at the Legislature adjourns The spring sitting of the Alberta Legislature wrapped up on May 18 following the passage of 41 bills. Key among them was Bill 1, the Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Act, sponsored by Honourable Premier Klein, and key amendments to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. This sitting brought many accomplishments that were made on behalf of Albertans and all citizens of this province deserve thanks for their input. Significant work was achieved on legislation that will have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of Albertans. Legislation passed during the Session includes: 1. Cancer Prevention Legacy Act, which establishes a fund to put Alberta at the forefront of cancer prevention, screening and research in the fight against cancer as we help build a cancer-free future for Albertans; 2. Drug Endangered Children Act, which is the first legislation of its kind in Canada and identifies who is a drug endangered child and makes it clear that a child exposed to serious drug activity is a victim of abuse and requires intervention; and 3. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, which allows the electricity sector to conduct emissions trading in nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide. This will help make Alberta's air emissions controls among the toughest in North America. As well, the 2006 budget introduced in March is Alberta's 13th consecutive balanced budget and it contains a 7.5 per cent increase in health care funding, a 16 per cent increase in operating funds to post-secondary education and establishes a $500 million Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Fund. Democracy in action was truly evident as all Members engaged in healthy debate on issues vital to Albertans. Premier Klein's role during his 17 years of service to Albertans, as MLA, cabinet minister and Premier was also recognized. The spring 2006 Session of the Legislature convened for 66 times - 39 afternoons and 27 nights. Since 1971, spring sittings of the Legislature have averaged 44 sitting days. Since 1905, they have averaged 35 sitting days. We have a busy summer ahead. Over the next few months I am looking forward to attending parades, summer events and various meetings. If you have any questions or concerns I can be reached at 782-7725 or Toll Free 1800-565-6432 or by mail at 4960B Hwy 2A Lacombe, AB T4L 1J9 or email
[email protected]. Please feel free to stop by the office for a visit or just enjoy a cup of coffee.
MicroAge Red Deer, AB
1-877-309-1919
Choice Satellite & Home Theatre Red Deer, AB
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Bashaw Adult Learning Council To Register: 780-372-3648 "Will Preparation...Before you see a lawyer". Are YOU still PROCRASTINATING? A Will is SO IMPORTANT, but you must "HAVE ONE" in order for it to benefit your family. What's holding you back? I invite you to join me to discuss how to get yourself prepared BEFORE you see a lawyer. Lawyers aren't cheap, but they are certainly required. YOU, ultimately are the person that is required to "present all your wishes" to the lawyer. This takes time and preparation...but can only be done while YOU ARE STILL ALIVE. No matter what our age, we know one thing for certain, we WILL pass away one day. Let's get you started, see you at the presentation! Date: June 13, 2006 Bashaw Neighbourhood Place 2:00 - 3:00 pm
The Stars Shone in Bashaw Submitted by Bea Wallace The 3rd Annual Festival of Stars was a resounding success. This years line-up of Stars was the best we’ve ever had. The Music Lovin’ 6 of Alberta Foundation’s mandate is to provide a venue for all Alberta Artists to be able to showcase their musical talent and provide monetary support. The Foundation founders (Ron & Penny Shantz, Jim & Bea Wallace, Edith McPhedran & Brian Johnson) are extremely pleased to be able to financially reward the performers their highest amount since inception. This is a result of huge fan support and significantly lower expenses because of the change of location.
Acoustic Music Jam Friday nights 7 - 9 pm at Neighbourhood Place. Bashaw Farmers’ Markets begin in May on Tuesdays 3:30 - 6:30 pm at the Ag Grounds. Bashaw’s 5th Annual Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament June 2 - 4th. Cabaret Saturday night. Camping available. For more information contact Sheila Pierson 780-877-2466 or Darcy Bachman 780-372-3767. Bashaw Happy Gang Ham & Turkey Bingo June 9, 2006. $2.50 for 1st card, .50 for extra cards. Proxy cards available. 3-ups, Wild Card, No. 7 and Bonanza. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Rodeo Days June 9, 10 & 11 Majestic Theatre Flea Market June 10 9 - 5 pm June 11 9 - 5 pm Table rental $10. Donations can be dropped off at the Theatre. For more info contact Marg 372-3965. 2006 Bunnock in Bashaw Tournament July 8 & 9, 2006 Four person co-ed team. ENTRY DEADLINE JUNE 30TH, 2006. $100.00 entry fee. Maximum of 64 teams (first 64 paid teams accepted) SEND ENTRY TO: Jan Wells, Box 186, Bashaw, Alberta T0B 0H0 Phone - 780-372-2291 or email
[email protected] for further information.
The audience was treated to a wide variety of vocals (singles & groups) & instrumentals (Fiddlin’, accordion, guitar & banjo pickin’) in Country, Gospel & Bluegrass styles.
Bashaw Happenings Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:00 - noon. Trips to Camrose are offered on the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of the month. Call Marianne at 372-3631 for more information. Bashaw Youth Centre open Monday - Friday 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Phone 372-4048. Happy Gang Seniors Centre Crib Thursdays 1:30 pm Shuffle Board & Bingo alternate every Wednesday at 1:30 pm 500 Mondays 1:00 pm Meetings - 1st Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 Contact Dorothy Willard at 372-2115. Meals on Wheels To book your meals call Marj or Christine at 372-4074. Bethany Lifeline BDSS offers this service to residents of Bashaw and surrounding areas. Women’s Institute meetings 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Contact: Flo Rider 403-883-2729. Fire Department Meeting 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month Royal Purple Meeting 2nd Tuesday at 8 pm Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month at 8 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. For more info contact Leon Braseth 780-372-4437.
TOPS every Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am at the United Church. C o nt a c t : R ob i n Baker at 788-2689. Bashaw Preschool Reading Program 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 11:15 am at the Library. Natural Health Practitioners - Ann Wakelin, Brenda Ball & Robin Bennett. Janet Thomas, therapeutic and relaxation massage therapist. To book an appointment call CLR Healing Center 780-372-HEAL (4325). For pedicures, waxing & reflexology at CLR call Rita Reich at 372-2129. Catholic Church Mass Time Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Bashaw Saturday evenings 7:30 pm Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration - First Fri. of mon. 1 pm Office Hours: Wednesdays 780-372-3645
Alix. Phone: 403-783-4329. Ellice Free Methodist Church 14 km west of Bashaw on #605 Services 11:00 am Sundays. Phone: 780-372-2402. Zion Lutheran Church 9:30 am Sunday Service, 10:30 am Sunday School. St. Peter’s Lutheran (4 miles N of Bashaw on Hwy 21, 6 miles W on Hwy 53) 11:00 am Sunday service with Sunday School. Phone: 780-372-3845.
Bashaw Pentecostal Church (5020 48 Ave) Services: 11:00 am 1st Sunday of month: Potluck Supper at 5 pm, followed by service at 6:30 pm. Prayer & Share: every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. St. Peter’s Anglican Church Services 9:00 am 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday. 9 am 4th Sunday in
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TOWN OF BASHAW COUNCIL MINUTES
What is Bashaw Victim Services? By Joy Lonsdale So many people are aware of Victim Services, but do not know exactly what that title represents to the Communities it serves, or the vital role it plays in assisting our RCMP Detachment in the role of Advocates to victims of both crime and tragedy. The goal of the Bashaw Victim Services Unit is to lessen the immediate impact of crime and tragedy by providing information, support, referrals, and to focus on the prevention of further crime. The unit is also to be of service to the officers by providing assistance during criminal investigation, and court proceedings if needed, being available to respond to families and victims of tragic circumstances, such as motor vehicle accidents to name a few. Our objective is to ensure that the needs of the victims in our area are met, in accordance with the Victims of Crime Act. Bashaw Victim Services currently has a total of nine Advocates. In 2005, the service had five Advocates. The Advocates volunteer many hours both in their position, and with the continued need to update their skills by attending training courses to keep them current and knowledgeable on different topics relating to Victim Services. The part-time Coordinator has a paid position, working 25 hours per month, with the availability to increase these hours dependent on training, meetings, scheduling, and other program requirements. We are fortunate to have a Coordinator who is also a trained Advocate, however the time chose to attend calls is volunteered and not included in her salary timesheet. All training courses and expenses are paid by Bashaw Victim Services, including mileage to the various training locations and meals. Due to Bashaw’s rural demographics,
many of the Advocates travel to different locations to take training and respond to calls. As gas prices are on the steady increase this is a significant challenge presented to the unit. The Unit has three Board members, and is currently, actively recruiting more members. To date, many of the Advocates have attended Sate and Sound training, Victim Impact Training, Advocate Training, and attended the Dennis Massey Conference. We have trained two new Victim Advocates as well. It is a requirement that the Advocates receive more training this year in the area of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Bereavement Training, Suicide Prevention, First Aid, Crisis Response and Diversity Training to keep their knowledge to a standard and updated level. Our Coordinator has also made presentations to the Innisfail and Red Deer Rural Detachments on the 49 Street Youth Centre, and will provide this training to the Bashaw service unit Advocates. We hope to host Critical Incident Stress Management training in 2006. Victim Service Units are not funded by the RCMP, however they do receive grant money (if applied for) through the Solicitor General, the Wild Rose Foundation, and Victims of Crime Grant Initiative. Our Unit also fundraises every year through our golf-tournament, and hopefully through a Casino. Private and business donations are always a blessing as well. In 2003 this Unit had received 19 files. In 2004 we received 48 files total, but in 2005 files had increased to 60 in total. This steady increase indicates more people are aware and making use of the services we provide to the communities. Our Unit hopes to continue the program’s growth by offering trainings, the introduction of brochures in which to inform community members of our services, new all-weather jackets for the Advocates to wear on calls, and more community involvement such as making presentations to schools and community agencies within Bashaw and surrounding area. It is with great optimism the Bashaw Victim Service Unit will continue to grow and become more recognized within our many communities as a proactive and needed aid to victims of crime and tragedy.
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JUNE 2006 SUN.
MON.
TUES.
If your group has an event coming up that you want on the calendar
Medical Clinic Monday & Wednesdays 9:30 - noon
ALIX BOTTLE DEPOT
Please phone 403-352-3837
Appointments: 747-2130
4 Pancake Breakfast Alix Drop In
11
18
6
Wendy Menage
FRI.
1
2
Sara Williams
7
8
Council Meeting
Blue Box pickup
PAPER DAY!
Register 9 am @ church
10
Paper Deadline
13
14
Teresa Barritt Elaine Moulton
Blue Box pickup
20
Chamber of Commerce @ noon United Church
Beth Williams Drop-In Birthday 2:30
21
Council Meeting
Time for Tots 10 am @ Alix E-Free
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Marg Dewald
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Brandon Marshall Brenda Dewald Alix Community Garage Sale
COPS meets @ 7:30 pm @ Fire Hall
17
Nick Dewald
PAPER DAY!
22
23
Dorothy Nordman Lions Club meeting
Blue Box pickup
25
Roberta Sissons
United Church Annual Walk-a-thon
9
WI meets at 1:30 pm
SAT.
3
Lions Club (dinner mtg)
19
Happy Father’s Day!
THURS.
747-2794
12
Travis Verveda Alix/Delburne Pastoral Charge Joint Service at 11 am @ Alix United Church
WED.
Mon., Tues., Wed. 11:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sat. 11 - 4:30 p.m.
5
Rob & Treena Roden
ALIX
24
John Gowler Janice Guest June Schwartz
Paper Deadline
27
Tyler Gartner Connie Barritt
28
Janet Dewald
29
30
Scott Roden
Blue Box pickup Alix Ag. Society OBITUARY
DEZUTTER Mrs. Agnes Enid DeZutter (nee Olson) passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at the age of 75 years. Agnes was born on August 12, 1930 in Lacombe and was raised in Chigwell. She attended school in Turville. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers. Agnes was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to her family and was a very good homemaker. She was gifted with music and enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing the organ. During her married life, she lived on an acreage northeast of Alix and was part of the Ripley Community. After her husband Marcel retired, they moved to Lacombe. She was a life member of Clive Legion Ladies Auxillary Branch #171. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her husband of 53 years, Marcel and sons Ted (Debbie), Michael (Jody), Rick (Connie) and daughter Joanne (Neil) Ward. Her memory will be forever cherished by her grandchildren: Tyson, Vanessa, Kelsey, Joshua, Kassidy, Jordan, Travis, and Angelina. She will also be remembered by her only sister Margaret Jones and sister-in-law Polly Olson as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 19, 2006 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Alix Cemetery took place Friday, May 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Canadian Mental Health Association, 328 Capital Place, 9707-110 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L9. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to
[email protected] (subject DeZutter). WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. 403.782.3366 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families” FOR SALE
BUFFALO MEAT: roasts, steaks, sausages, smokies, burgers. Freezer packs $60-$100. Gov't inspected. MFL Ranch Bison 747-2500. FOR SALE: 15 H.P. Craftsman Lawn Mower, manual trans. 42” cut. Good condition. Ph: 747-2492.
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Curb-side Blue Box Recycling Service is available in Alix. Albertan’s Recycle 2001 at 747-2057 or 350-7394 for details. HELP WANTED
Housekeeper: full charge housekeeper for all general cleaning duties, one day per week, 8 hours. Must be dependable, reliable, experience in cleaning for other people, and have good transportation. $13/hr to start with 20% end of the month bonus. Yard Worker: general farm/yard cleanup. Caring for trees, bushes, vehicles, windows, some animal care. General duties. Lots of variety. Must be able to take instruction well and work independently. $12/hr to start. One or two days a week. Call 788-3055, leave message if no answer. HELP WANTED: Mature Student: Apply in person with resume at the Candy Bouquet for part time evening and weekend summer position. HELP WANTED: 18 and over: Apply in person with resume at ATB Financial (located in the Candy Bouquet) for part time weekday shifts.
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Sharing traditional values with today’s communities
Delburne Drop In Centre Crib Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Tuesday Evenings Music & Dance 2nd, 4th, 5th Fri. 1-4 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Bill & Betty Wittemore at 749-2035 The Royal Canadian Legion Open Fri. & Sat. at 5:00 p.m. All Welcome. Contact John McLeod at 749-2277 or John Pisko at 749-0002. Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion New members wanted!! Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. Call Jeanette Gabrielson 749-3787 or Flora Carter 749-2080. Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 2nd Thurs of every month at 7:30 pm at the Museum; the public is welcome. Contact Audrey Nicholson 749-2436 ELKS Meeting: Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Contact Thorville Dyck @ 749-3011. ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Call Bob Manning 749-3792 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Wednesday at the Library. Contact Debbie 749-3050. Village Council Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Village Office at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Contact Debbie Bobocel 749-3606. Delburne Chamber of Commerce Contact Darryl Rinehart 749-2015. Delburne Library Tuesday 1:00 - 4:30; 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wed & Thurs 1:00 – 4:30 pm Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 pm Karate Classes Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Delburne Community Hall. New members welcome. Contact Jan Temblay 749-2228. Delburne Pottery Club Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am located at the rear of the Curling Rink. Contact Laura Wright 749-2136.
Dip & Dab Painting Club Do you enjoy acrylic painting? Members welcome to join our club at no charge. Meet once a week. Call Marlene Buckland 749-2568 if interested. Delburne Ag Society Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Curtis Rusaw 749-2153 or Corinne Hansen 749-2139. FCSS Contact Laura Biggs 7493380. Delburne Light Horse Association Contact Darlene Schlag 749-2506 or 391-2731 Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for your Welcome package. Alberta Association of Landowners for the Protection of Agricultural Land (AALPAL) Local contact is Eileen Murray 403-7492279
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6th Annual Delburne Rodeo By Pat Buckland May 26th - 28th was another busy time at the Delburne Arena. The Sixth Annual Delburne FCA Rodeo was held with a lot of hard work from volunteers to make it such a success. There were the usual events with a few surprises. The Invitational Tame Cow Milking (above) was one that was exciting, especially when the leading team milk carrier fell and they had to go back, catch the cow and milk her again. They still won. Another team had trouble, so a milking machine appeared and that’s how they got their milk and disqualified, as well. The Mini Chuckwagons, driven by local drivers are always a delight to watch, as is the Mutton Bustin’. The youngsters rode those sheep pretty darn well! The Clown/Bull Fighter, Dawson Northcott, had a surprise for 4 young people from the audience, in a fun, costume dressing-up, race of sorts (below). They were required to run and do certain actions in their costumes. Their efforts made us all laugh and they were all good sports about it. Some of our local talent participated in the rodeo - T-jay Stamp (Bareback Riding), Dillon Barkshire (Boys Steer Riding), Chance Hutchinson, who was raised in Delburne (Bull Riding), Jacey Jones (Junior Barrel Racing), Riley Jones (Bull Riding), Darren & Tony Page (Team Roping), Trevor Purdie and Wade Barkshire (Team Roping), Dale Cameron and Herb Fox, Sr. (Team Roping), Erica Lee (Junior Barrel Racing), and Cody Stamp who came in 2nd in bull riding. Congratulations to all who won or placed and to all those who tried. Bull Fighters Brett Monea and Dawson Northcott did an excellent job protecting the riders as did the pick-up men, Murray Timmons and Leon McMann. The Rodeo was a huge success again and we look forward to it next year!
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 3916775.
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Delburne Centralized School Phone: (403)749-3838
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UPCOMING EVENTS Vacancies Please The rental property demand is in full force in our community. If you have a rental property available please let Neighborhood Place know 749-3380 so we can pass on that information to potential renters. Thank you.
June 7 – Gr. 4 - 6 Field Day June 9 - No School June 13 – Volunteer Tea 2:15pm June 14 - Gr. 3 LA “B” PAT June 16 – Gr. 6 SS PAT* June 19 – Gr. 6 LA “B” PAT* June 20 – Gr. 6 Math “B” PAT* Gr. 3 Math “B” PAT* June 22 – Gr. 6 Science PAT* Gr. 9 LA “B” PAT* June 23 – Gr. 9 SS PAT* Gr. 1 Field Trip to Calgary Zoo June 26 – Primary Swim PM Gr. 9 Math PAT* June 27 – Gr. 9 Science PAT* Gr. 3 Field Trip to Markerville June 28 – Gr. 5 Field Trip to Heritage Park
Dry Dump is now open two days per week: Wednesday 5 – 8PM and Saturday 9AM – 2PM. The dry dump accepts yard waste in the form of tree trimmings and untreated wood products, grass clippings, garden refuse, and clean black soil. Household waste can be taken to the Lousana Transfer Station. Furniture and appliances must be taken to the Red Deer Land Fill. Light Horse Association Gymkana Dates June 11 @ 11:00 July 1 @ 1:30 tentative July 23 @ 11:00 Aug 19 @ 11:00 Call 749-3558 for more info.
*Provincial Achievement Tests
Pat Campbell and Marlene Bysterveld have made significant contributions to Delburne School. Join us at the Farewell Tea to celebrate their time in our school. We will gather on Monday, June 12th from 11:30am to 12:17 pm with the students at the school gym and then from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Delburne School Library. All parents and community members are invited to attend. COACH. COOK. CHAUFFER. CLASSROOM HELPER. These are only a few of the hats our school’s volunteers wear. We want to thank ALL of them on Tuesday, June 13th. If you have helped out in any way, please attend our Appreciation Tea in the Library from 2:15-3:15 pm. See you there! Lab Services every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. For more information or an appointment call 773-3636. Delburne Neighborhood Place (403) 749-3380. Coordinator: Roanne Bryant. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Closed Friday & Saturday. PAC - Parent Advisory Council Meetings on first Wednesday of the month. Contact Tracey Jackson 749-3059 for more info. Economic Development Group Contact Debbie Bobocel 749-3606. Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Call Peter Lawrence 886-4143 or Karla Unger for info 749-2702. Delburne 4-H Beef Club For more information please phone Deb Wells at 749-2651. Junior Forest Wardens Our group is unique and the 4 key areas are: Outdoor skills, Ecology, Forestry & Leadership. For children ages 618. Call Deb Jackson @ 749-2429. Delburne Bottle Depot is set up to take your returnable bottles and donate the money to the Delburne Food Bank. Family School Wellness Worker - Elsie Ramsden Cell number is 304-6842 or Delburne School 749-3838 or Neighborhood Place 7493380. Delburne Moms & Tots For parents and their children. Meets at the Old Moo's Location every other Wednesdays from 10 am till 11:30. Contact Linda Attfield at 749-2975. Healthy Families - Home Visitor Judy Scott 309-8222. Her role is to offer support to parents with new babies. 4H Coal Trail Riders (Delburne) Contact: Janice at 749-3153.
The Grass Trailer is out now as well. It will be located in the following areas: Monday – Corner of 19th Street and 27th Avenue Tuesday – Corner of 21st Street and 27th Avenue Wednesday – Corner of 20th Street and 19th Avenue Thursday – Corner of 21st Street and 22nd Avenue Friday – Corner of 19th Street and 25th Avenue Residents may put their unbagged garden refuse, grass clippings and tree trimmings on the trailer. Parents and Kids are you starting to think about how you will spend your summer? Keep in mind the Delburne Summer Youth Program for fun and entertainment!
School Council/PAC Update From the Delburne Dialogue A warm, heartfelt thank you to Lance Penny and George MacLeod who attended our May 2, 2006 School Council/Pac meeting. Lance Penny, Addictions Counselor from AADAC gave an informative and inspiring presentation about “A Grad to Remember.” Parents of students graduating in the spring of 2007 can look forward to more information in the fall. George MacLeod, Substance Abuse Counselor for Chinook’s Edge also attended and provided terrific ideas and input about other schools in the area that have successfully celebrated High School graduation with “A Grad to Remember.” Congratulations to Lynn Williams, winner of the School Council/Pac draw at the Delburne Chamber of Commerce Mini-Trade Fair. Piet Langstratt, Assistant Superintendent of Chinooks Edge School Division met with School Council/Pac members to obtain input about what qualities, training and experience parents would like to see in our next school administrator. We appreciate Mr. Langstratt’s openness in this discussion and are very encouraged by being included in the hiring process. Citizens' Watch to volunteer call Dorothy Dorsey at 749-3817. Delburne Playschool Tues and Thurs from 9 - 11:30 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Phone Tracy Jackson 749-3059 or Mary Chaffin 749-2949. Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at 749-2525.
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Write-up/Photos Courtesy of Pat Buckland Condolences go out to Mary Brown of Trochu and Dave & Ruby Brown of Elnora and family at the sudden passing of Dave’s brother, Fred Brown. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fred’s family at this time. Condolences to the family of George Biggs who passed away on May 13th. His funeral was held on May 20th in Lousana. George was involved with the Delburne Light Horse Club and was timer for Cattle Penning at Richard and Janet Schlags for several years. Everyone loved him. He had a wonderful sense of humour and made everyone he knew feel good. George will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Congratulations to Lorrie Jewell who is now operating Jewell’s Grocery in Elnora. Her first day of operation was May 15th. Lorrie has had extensive experience in working in and managing grocery stores in the past and we all wish her every success in this new business venture. The Delburne 4-H Coal Trail Riders held their 8th Annual Achievement Day Show at the Delburne Arena starting at 10 a.m. with 16 riders taking part. The 4-H Leaders, Trainers and Club Members have worked very hard all winter at many events and skills and it showed at their big day. As we came into the building, we saw huge posters the 4-H Club members had made about their horses and themselves. They were very well done! There were three groups in each event. GROUP 1 - Samantha Dalueg was 1st in Key Hole; 2nd in Western Horsemanship, Thread the Needle, Pole Bending and Barrel Race; 3rd in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Command Group (something like ‘Simon Says’ on horseback) and Trail Class. Jayden Duda was 1st in Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Command Group, Thread the Needle, Pole Bending and Barrel Race; 2nd in Trail Class, Showmanship, and Key Hole. Lane Purdie was 1st in Trail Class, Showmanship; 2nd in Western Pleasure, Command Group; 3rd in Western Horsemanship, Thread the Needle, Key Hole, Pole Bending, Barrel Race. Brittany Sawyer wasn’t able to ride her sick horse, but she did ride her brother’s horse in the Gymkhana events receiving 4th place for those events. During the Show events, she helped where she could in the arena. GROUP 2 - Kaitie Buckland was 1st in the Command Group; 2nd in Western Pleasure,
LOUSANA EVENTS Lousana Drop In Centre Carpet Bowling Sundays at 7 pm Floor Curling Fridays at 7 pm Contact Goldie Lee at 749-2369
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June 3 - Board Development Day for all Board Members in the “NEW” Board Room from any group from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call April at 773-3171 for more info.
Elnora Library: (phone: 773-3966) Monday from 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday from 7 - 10 p.m. Thursdays from 9 - noon Elnora Community Bus to Red Deer every 4th Monday. Contact Betty for more info 773-2374.
June 6 - 4-H Beef Show Day in Trochu June 11 - 4th Annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event. Call Gwen at 773-2270 meet at the Drop-In - 1 p.m. June 20 - Senior’s Mystery Tour - call Helena Smith at 773-3922 or Laura Biggs at 749-3380 for more info. Sounds like fun! Aug. 12 - Brahma Rama Karen Scott at 773-3556 will be taking bookings for the Elnora Community Hall and the Elnora Ag Centre. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursday afternoon and evening. Call April Irwin at 773-3171 for more info.
Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call 773-3105 for info. Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican Church @ 8:30 pm. Elnora Drop-In Monday Cribbage 7:30 pm Wednesday Carpet Bowling 7:30 pm Thursday - Boys & Girls Clubs 1st Friday Potluck noon 1st & 3rd Friday Jam sessions Lab Hours Wednesdays 9 - noon at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Baby Immunization Clinic call 773-3636
and Barrel Race; 3rd in Pole Bending; 4th in Reining, and Showmanship; 5th in Western Horsemanship, and Trail Class. Brittany Chaffin was 3rd in Western Horsemanship, and Reining; 4th in Western Pleasure, Trail Class, Key Hole, Pole Bending; 5th in Showmanship, Command Group, and Barrel Race. Taylor Chapman was 1st in Western Pleasure; 2nd in Command Group; 3rd in Trail Class, Showmanship, and Key Hole; 4th in Western Horsemanship, and Barrel Race; 5th in Reining. Brenna Harrison was 1st in Trail Class, and Showmanship; 2nd in Western Horsemanship, Reining, Key Hole, and Pole Bending; 3rd in Western Pleasure, Command Group, and Barrel Race. Shelby Howe was 1st in Western Horsemanship, Reining, Key Hole, Pole Bending, and Barrel Race; 2nd in Trail Class, and Showmanship; 4th in Command Group; 5th in Western Pleasure. GROUP 3 - Kasie Buckland was 3rd in Command Group; 4th in Reining; 5th in Showmanship, and Pole Bending; 6th in Key Hole; Participation in Wester Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Trail Class and Barrel Race. Jesse Harrison was 1st in Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Reining, and Showmanship; 2nd in Key Hole; 3rd in Trail Class, and Barrel Race. Morgan Haryett was 1st in Trail Class, Command Group, Pole Bending and Barrel Race; 2nd in Western Pleasure; 3rd in Showmanship; 5th in Western Horsemanship. Clayton McWhan was 1st in Key Hole; 2nd in Pole Bending and Bar-
rel Race; 3rd in Western Pleasure; 5th in Trail Class; Participation in Western Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Command Group. Desiree Muir was 2nd in Reining, Trail Class, and Command Group; 3rd in Pole Bending; 4th in Western Pleasure, and Showmanship; 5th in Barrel Race; 6th in Western Horsemanship. Jessica Purdie was 4th in Western Horsemanship, and Key Hole; 5th in Reining, and Command Group; 6th in Trail Class, and Showmanship; Participation in Western Pleasure, Pole Bending and Barrel Race. Braden Sawyer was 2nd in Western Horsemanship; 3rd in Reining, and Key Hole; 4th in Pole Bending; 5th in Western Pleasure; 6th in Command Group, and Barrel Race; Participation in Trail Class, and Showmanship. Shaylyn Weisenburger was 2nd in Showmanship; 3rd in Western Horsemanship; 4th in Trail Class, and Barrel Race; 5th in Key Hole; 6th in Western Pleasure, and Pole Bending; Participation in Command Group. Before the Lunch Break, we were treated to the Drill Team Demonstration by the ‘Pink Ladies’ consisting of Morgan Haryett, Shaylyn Weisenburger, Samantha Dalueg, Shelby Howe, Desiree Muir, Kaitie Buckland, Jessica Purdie, Lane Purdie, Taylor Chapman and Jayden Duda. They did a fantastic job! Jeanette Weisenburger trained them well and
PINE LAKE HAPPENINGS
Pine Lake Hub Carpet Bowling - 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month. Pine Lake Parents & Tots 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 886-2414 for more info.
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the pattern they used really looked good! The last fun event at the end of the day was the Delsey Derby in which pairs of riders carried a piece of toilet paper between them and as the pieces came apart, they were disqualified. Now, walking their horses wasn’t too bad, and jogging their horses wasn’t so bad either, but when they had to lope or reverse direction, the fun really started and many teams were disqualified. The winners of this event were Brenna Harrison and partner Braden Sawyer. Their pizza for supper was supplied by the UFA at the end of a very busy and tiring day for participants, leaders, judges and helpers. Leaders Ken Buckland, Doug Sawyer, Jayne Harrison and Janice McWhan have run a wonderful Club for these 4-Hers. Trainers Ray Herbert and Jeanette Weisenburger has done wonders for and with the Club members. Their riding skills have improved so much and it showed! Congratulation to you all for a great job well done!! Jessie Buckland and Sidney Bourne from the Delburne School have been very busy lately playing for the Red Deer Queens Volleyball Team. They have just returned from playing at the Nationals in Calgary at the Olympic Oval during the long weekend. Teams also played at the U of A. The Queens qualified for the Nationals when they came in 3rd at the Provincials held in Grande Prairie on May 6th & 7th. There were over 3,000 athletes competing in Calgary. To see about 30 Volleyball Courts being used at once was quite a sight! In the Olympic Oval alone there were 20 courts being used at once and spectators could view the action from the floor, bleachers, or from above on the walkway. The Queens placed 4th in Division 1 in their Tier. They played against Edge, an Alberta team; and teams from Saskatoon, British Columbia, Ontario and Manitoba. Congratulations to the
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Queens and to Jessie and Sidney for being such fine athletes! A lot has been happening in Elnora lately, so on June 7th the Village will be celebrating the new businesses, and business that have changed hands or locations. There will be a street party with ribbon cutting at the ‘new’ Credit Union and ‘new’ Village Office, followed by a Community Barbecue and celebration. All are welcome, so come on out and celebrate Elnora starting at 3 p.m.!
Delburne 4H Coal Trail Riders they make it look so easy! We look forward to seeing them again next year!” Despite the drizzly, cool weather, the May 27th Street Sale (below) in Elnora was on and several places had some great sales. The items went quickly. This is a great time to visit with friends and neighbours, as well.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “It often takes more courage to change one’s opinion than to stick to it.” (George Christoph Lichtenberg) The Central Alberta Dancers held their Jamboree in Elnora again this year, on May 25th 28th. They have been coming to Elnora for many years, now, and we always love to see them. There were approximately 64 members dancing up a storm on Friday night and on Saturday they were to be joined by 8 more dancers. Prior to Friday Night’s Dance, the Royal Purple Ladies served them a delicious supper. On the tables were the cutest centre pieces. The Club’s President, Norma Klatt, was the MC and she announced what dance was to be next. They started off the evening with the Schottische Mixer, which is a very active dance and everyone is encouraged to participate. The band was called the West Country Four for a good reason. Vivian Sallows is from Rimbey; Warren Werner is from Bluffton; Jeff Longard is from Winfield and Stan Klatt is from Ponoka. They were fantastic! The Central Alberta Dancers have a membership of 110 members coming from all over and they dance in many different places. Elnora has their Street Sale on the weekend the Dancers are here. It gives the Dancers a chance to see our Village, meet residents, and to renew friendships. What really impressed me personally, was the grace and precision the Dancers have on the dance floor. They flow through their steps and some of the numbers are difficult to dance to, but
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SALEM ACRES BIBLE CAMP Time to Register Teen Camp Ages 15 - 18 June 30 - July 5 Kids Camp Ages 7 - 10 (male & female) Camp I July 16 - 21 Camp II August 13 - 18 Boys Adventure Camp Ages 11 - 14 July 23 - 28 Senior Girls Experience Camp Ages 13 & 14 July 30 - Aug. 4 College and Careers Ages 18+ Sept. 1 - 4 For more information contact: 250-348-2059 403-773-3778 www.salemacres.ca Registration forms available online
Be absolutely determined to enjoy what you do. - Sarah Knowles Bolton
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Shift Happens! What Do You Have Planned for the Long Weekend? by Linda Edgecombe, Accountability Expert, Outrageously funny speaker
I love the beer adds for the ever so popular Long Weekend. You know when we all try and cram a lifetime of fun into 3 days off. So as we enter into what our minds think is the extended national long weekend, Summer 2006, our minds are building lists of things we want to experience this year. Basically, we hunkered down for the past 6 months winterizing ourselves, saving our energy for this Annual National Long Weekend season of Fun, Sun and Stories. Now this would be the stretch of time between April 1st and September 30th. This is the time we try and complete all the things we love to do. Golf, fish, garden, renovate, play ball, camp, visit with friends and of course workout. It is a well-known fact that the passions we have outside of our work lives fuel and energize us for our lives inside our careers. So I want to make a suggestion for us all. Jot down a list of all the experiences you want to have this summer. And start to cross them off. As you do this, just notice how you feel about your job. Whether your current job is your chosen passion or not, observe how you feel about yourself, your family, friends and colleagues. See how you inspire others around you this summer to go after their un-dones as well. Here’s how it works: motivation is a physics equation, motivation comes from movement. Its inertia that carries us forward. So, by writing the list, movement occurs, moving you forward towards the list. Then perhaps you pick up the phone and make an appointment, that’s movement. So literally pick up your pen, and perhaps your feet and move towards your goals this summer. • • • • •
Jot down some goals in a few general categories: Physical Relationships Spiritual Mental Optional Area (Some goal that would really stretch you) This is what I call a Gutsy Goal.
Here is your challenge, cause we all need a few of these, write down 2 goals in each of these areas for this Summer 2006 National Long Weekend. You have 4.5 months to get it done! And as usual I want to hear all about them. So email me with your goals. *************** What you the “Shift Happens” Readers said about Joy: When asked the question what brings you joy? This is some of the responses I received. • Sitting and reading a good book • Preparing a great dinner for friends or family • Watching my kids sleep (this one came up several times) perhaps it’s because it’s one of the few times they are not moving. • Gardening • Painting • Hiking in the mountains • Just getting outside • Lots of answers involving everyone’s children • Stopping, sitting down and just taking in the view • A few things that I can’t say, because the content was too personal ;o) Thanks to all of you who emailed me, I had immediate responses to that question. Enjoy your 4.5 month long weekend and have a cold one for me. Linda Edgecombe www.lindaedgecombe.com
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A Different Perspective By James Strachan Da Vinci Code As I write this, Ron Howard’s movie The Da Vinci Code is hitting silver screens all over the country. And what a stir it’s causing! Dan Brown’s novel has been high up on the bestseller list for nearly three years – a runaway best seller – but Tom Hanks in a theological anagram thriller is causing hysteria in conservative religious circles. Brown and Howard couldn’t have bought the kind of publicity given them for free by the Roman Catholic Church when it urged its members not to see the movie! In my workplace, I’ve heard people eagerly awaiting the movie so they can put visuals to the story they found intriguing in the book. On the other hand, I’ve heard sincere religious folk calling the story line “blasphemous” and “the work of the Devil” – even though they had no plans to see the movie, nor had they read the book! What on earth is going on here? In amongst the intertwined story lines of Brown’s thriller is the main undercurrent story; that Jesus and Mary of Magdala were husband and wife, that they brought forth a child, Sarah (‘princess’ in Hebrew), and that Mary escaped Judea after the crucifixion and lived for a time in Egypt, then in the south of France, where the bloodline of the royal houses on Israel continued, and exists to this day. Well! You can see how this would stir up the deeply conservative and deeply religious Church folk. Mary displaces Peter as the most important disciple; celibacy takes a pounding if our Lord and Saviour was married; and a continuing bloodline (continued through a female) thoroughly deflates the anti-feminine stance of much Catholic theology as well as the views of many evangelicals that woman are not qualified to give leadership in the church. It is not surprising, then, that words like “blasphemous…the Devil” come into play. Conservative people are angry, and beneath that anger, they are frightened. Could it be that the Gospel as they believe might not be true? Should people be allowed to say things that upset them so much? Many of them believe that the answer to these questions is “no!” Which seems to me to be a gross over reaction. After all, in our society, freedom of expression is allowed to all. So if my ideas do not contravene the law (as do statements of racial hatred), I am free to speak them. It is also fact that some of these alternate theories of the origins of the Christian movement have been around since at least the second Christian century. Documents found among the Dead Sea scrolls confirm that. These are beliefs that early Christian Gnostics believed, and based their faith on. But the Christian movement has not collapsed. The Church is free to continue to teach its version of the truth. What no religious movement can do in our society at the moment is tell the rest of us that we are not free to teach an alternative, or at least to make it available to others! Go see The Da Vinci Code. Disagree with it, or don’t. Discuss it with others. Ponder the fact that, from the beginning of the Christian movement, believers have hung their faith on very different stories and beliefs. Institutions that grew out of that movement have too often tried to control the minds and thoughts of its members, but despite that, alternate stories of Jesus – and Mary – have risen up to annoy the orthodox faithful. I think they come, not from the Devil, but from a God who persistently sets out to annoy us and shake us up, and forces us to look at our faith critically one more time.
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Health Facts HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The DTHR is now accepting applications for three different healthcareer scholarships. All three awards will benefit students pursuing careers in health care:
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Treasures Author Unknown There are treasures in life, but owners are few Of money and power to buy things brand new.
The joy and the laughter, the smile that you bring; The heart unafraid to love and to sing.
FOOD SAFETY AT COMMUNITY EVENTS The DTHR is responsible for monitoring the safety of food served to the public. The Government of Alberta revised the food-safety regulations on April 1 to make it easier for non-profit groups to serve food at special community gatherings (e.g., church suppers). As a result, volunteer food handlers do not require formal training, home-prepared foods can be served and administrative requirements have been relaxed. Event organizers must continue to follow safe food-handling practices and DTHR staff will be available to provide groups with food-safety advice and information. For more information on how these changes affect your organization, please call your local community health centre and ask to speak to a Public Health Inspector.
Yet you can be wealthy and feel regal too, If you will just look for the treasures in you.
The hand always willing to help those in need; Ones quick to reach out, to labor and feed.
These treasures in life are not hard to find When you look in your heart, your soul, and your mind.
So thank you for sharing these great gifts inside; The caring, the cheering, the hug when one cried.
BE SUN SMART THIS SUMMER Use Canada’s Ultraviolet (UV) Index to plan fun and sun-safe activities this summer. The index predicts the maximum amount of ultraviolet radiation for the day. UV rays cause sunburns, eye cataracts, skin aging and skin cancer. The UV Index is forecast as a number between zero and 11. Environment Canada reports the UV Index any time it is above three. Any number above three means you need sun protection. For more information, visit: www.msc.ec.gc.ca/topics/uv.
For when you are willing to share what's within, Your fervent search for riches will end.
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Are You Fiscally Fit? By Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital Innovative Thinking Do you own or manage a business with employees? Do you often wish you could give those employees a raise but it just isn’t possible? As I always say, “it’s not how much money you have, it’s what you do with it that counts.” Chances are good that your staff, like most people, are not managing their paycheques to the fullest. What about providing financial information like goal setting and budgeting to your staff as a means of enabling them to stretch their dollars? It’s a unique way of providing information that could equate to an increase in pay if they choose to utilize the information. Innovative indeed! Community Capital is available to provide such information in a non-confrontational, interactive manner. A great way to build staff morale and learn some new things that, in the end, could also benefit your company through employee retention. We have no products to sell, only information to provide so your staff would be free to explore their own options after our sessions. Community Capital is a non-profit organization based in Central Alberta that is committed to helping people make better financial decisions. Call 403-340-1323, visit www.communitycapital.ca or email
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Spring Tune-Up Now that spring is here, many of us will be doing more outdoor activities. Going for bike rides, or maybe even spur-of-the-moment trips to the lake...Why not take a bit of time now to make sure that you'll be able to get out and go whenever you want? Make sure that your bike is tuned up, the tires inflated, and that you know where your lock and helmet are. How about checking your canoe, paddles, and life jackets to make sure they are all in good shape? Active Edmonton and Calgary's Go2 Sleep and Body Weight: Is There a Connection? Getting a good night's rest may help you to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Results from the Quebec Family Study suggest the people who are "normal sleepers" (seven to eight hours a night) are more likely to have lower body weights and body fat values than "short sleepers" (five to six hours a night). Researchers believe that lack of sleep changes levels of hormones that help regulate appetite and body weight. Journal of Obesity Gardening as a Family It's spring clean-up time again. Depending on the size of your yard, it can be a big job for one person. Why not make it a family activity? Does anyone in your family have a favourite flower, vegetable, or tree they'd like to plant in the flowerbeds? The person who did the planting could be responsible for the plant over the summer. If you don't have a yard, do you have grandparents who do? Any elderly neighbours who could use a hand? Gardening is a great physical activity, don't miss out! Canadian Health Network
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KOREAN ADVENTURER By Alan E. Johnson The Blue House in the Warm South It is a rare occurrence when the owner of a private school (or hagwon) in Korea closes the door for any reason. Call me cynical, but I have been in Korea for a few years, and I think I understand what motivates them. Money. Any day that the doors are not open means that no money is coming in, and that is something a hagwon owner (or wanjung) cannot countenance. So it was with a great deal of skepticism that I received the news that Friday, May 12th, would be a day for the teachers, and that there would be no classes. It turns out that this is a time when many students are facing exam after exam at their regular schools, as well as school trips to tourist sites elsewhere in Korea, so it's not like there is a lot for us English teachers to do. The teachers gathered at the school at 11:00 that morning, and boarded one of the buses for a trip to one of Korea's more popular tourist destinations: Cheongnamdae. The official residence of Korea's president (in Seoul) is known as Cheongwadae, or the "Blue House." It is mostly white, but the roof is made of blue tile. The president's vacation villa, south of Seoul, has come to be called "The Blue House in the Warm South," or Cheongnamdae. It was built by then-president Chun Doohwan, after he participated in the dedication ceremony of the dam that created Daechong Lake in 1980. He mentioned the need for a presidential vacation villa, and as the area seemed picturesque enough, he gave the order to his secret service chief. The work was completed three years later. The villa was originally called "Youngchundae," and the name was changed in 1986. It is described as "cozy and quiet," where "people can contemplate amid calmness." Chun Doo-hwan is one of the more colourful in a long line of colourful characters who have ruled South Korea over the past 50 years. An army general, he came to power in a coup that toppled "uncertain" civilian rule. He managed the country in a "top-down" style. The economy boomed, but at the expense of much-needed reform. He did not want to the risk social turmoil that would result if the unions and even ordinary citizens united with pro-democracy student protesters. He kept wages down, and kept investment in the infrastructure to a minimum. His rule became more and more unpopular. Protests mounted, until he finally took the unprecedented step of actually stepping down rather than risk further disruptions that would mar the 1988 Olympic games. During his visits to Cheongnamdae, it was said that Chun's personal preference was to go ice-skating on the pond. His successor, Roh Tae-woo, was a golf fanatic who played on the five-hole course, and would order beef dinners
for all his staff whenever he had a good round. Shop for quality women’s fashions President Kim Young-sam disapproved of in the comfort of your own home. golf because of its association with corruption, and the course hasn't been used very much in SUMMER SPECIALS ARE HERE! recent years. It is now a "promenade," where a variety of botanical specimens are on display. Beth Richardson 788-3835/352-3837 Cheongnamdae is described in the literature provided as a place where presidents go to think deep thoughts about important political resembles any 70's or early 80's style bungadecisions. One of the most celebrated is Presilow, just a little bigger. The decor wasn't all dent Kim's implementation of the "real name that friendly in most of the room, being somebanking system" as part of his anti-corruption what tacky, I thought, for a presidential residrive in 1993. dence. Top officials were ordered to disclose their The main entrance hall goes through to a finances, and those who had broken the laws huge picture window overlooking a fountain were dismissed from government. It was a and the lake beyond. There are glass cases popular move, but some people noted that along the walls of the upper story hallways, most of those affected were Kim's political showing off various kinds of toilet articles. opponents. There were no official seals on any of them, The grounds of Cheongnamdae are beautiand none of the signs or guides have any Engful. Around 100 different species of trees are lish to explain just what they are supposed to well preserved there, as well as 130 species of signify. wild flowers. I did get a few photographs of some of the Wild animals and migrant birds including interior before they made me stop. Going outroe deer, elk, wild boar, wildcats, raccoons, side, you walk past a patio area, a large swimpheasant, doves, wild geese and cranes have ming pool, a playground for the kids, and a all been sighted on the grounds. path leading to a pagoda overlooking the lake. Visitors to Cheongnamdae must first go to a It is along this 350 metre path that former small town called Munui. The number of peoPresident Kim Dae-jung planted honeysuckle. ple allowed onto the grounds is limited, and The Korean word for it means "overcoming you must make a prior reservation. A shuttle hardship," which was his nickname. He had bus (leaves every 20 minutes) takes you from been jailed in the 80's, and even sentenced to the town to the grounds. death before being exiled to America. He reThe road to Cheongnamdae is a winding one turned to not only lead the country, but he that curves around one of the arms of the lake, made a historic trip to the North, for which he and the villa's grounds are on a small peninwon the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. sula almost completely surrounded by water. President Roh Moo-hyun opened CheongPassengers are let off near the administration namdae to the public in 2003, fulfilling a cambuilding, and left to make their own way paign pledge. Former presidents had used the around the grounds on foot. An average tour villa 4-5 times on average during their terms takes about two hours, and there are (Koreanof office, including summer vacation and New speaking) guides to explain various places of Year's Day. significance. All in all, it's a fairly pleasant walk around A lot of the people seemed middle-aged or some very pretty grounds, with a little bit of older, though there were a few young couples history thrown in. Not a bad way to spend a with children in tow. day, if you have no classes to teach. There is a short walk through some gates, down a lane featuring some modTrail Riders for the Fight Against Cancer ern art sculptures. On closer examinaJoin us at the 19th Annual Innisfail Trail Ride Against Cancer tion, I found that the Sunday, June 4, 2006 dragon I was admirDaines Rodeo Grounds ing was made of many, many bicycle Entry fee: $25.00/individual, $50.00/family of 4 handle bars welded Or together. Cool. Collect pledges for the Canadian Cancer Society Further on, one comes to a grassy *Enjoy a 12 km ride along the scenic Red Deer River valley field, which is used *Win prizes: foal awarded for the most pledges collected as a helicopter pad. *Complimentary breakfast from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Today, there were *Registration is 8:00 a.m. – Noon chairs and a stage being set up for a For more information, please contact: concert later that Wendy Meeres: 309-5432 night. Canadian Cancer Society – Red Deer The main resi4730A Ross St. dence is the first Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 building you enter. It
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Canadian Passion Play Update Submitted by Blaine McDonald www.canadianpassionplay.com
PHASING OUT THE LONG GUN REGISTRY
Job Openings The following positions are open immediately: Assistant Stage Managers, Buildings & Grounds Technicians, Apprentice Costumer. Call 403 823-2001 or e-mail
[email protected] to apply or find out about other jobs. June 9 - 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Drumheller Dinosaur Golf & Country Club. June 10 - 3rd Annual Beethoven in the Badlands at Passion Play Amphitheatre. July 6 - Dress Rehearsal/Volunteer Promotional Night. July 15 - Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 7:00 p.m.
Playgrounds should be fun and safe Safe Kids Week is June 5-11 and this year the David Thompson Health Region is focusing on playground safety. Most children will experience their share of bumps and bruises from playground play. Every year, thousands of Canadian children are injured on playgrounds, with youngsters age 5-9 getting hurt most often and boys sporting the largest share of the bumps and bruises. Stephanie Hecker, injury prevention specialist with the DTHR, says to reduce the risk of serious, life-threatening injuries, parents need to ensure their children know and follow these basic rules of safe play: • • • •
Always wear shoes Take off your bike helmet when you’re in the playground Keep clear of moving things like swings and teeter totters Slide down feet first and sitting up; only one person on the slide at a time • No pushing or horseplay on playground equipment. Wait your turn • Hold on with both hands when swinging and climbing “Parents can also reduce the risk of injury on the playground by supervising all young children closely and carefully and encouraging them to use equipment that is meant for their age and skill,” adds Hecker. “Zipping up coats, removing drawstrings from clothing, and ensuring scarves are tucked in are also good precautions to take at the playground to help ensure clothing does not get caught on the equipment.” The DTHR will be distributing two playground safety resources to kindergarten classes across the Region in the coming weeks. One is a colouring sheet with key playground safety messages and the other is a pamphlet designed to assist parents with keeping their children safe on the playground.
It Pays to Advertise A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, “Tell me why you’re always roaring like a fool?” “That’s not foolish,” said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. “They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise!” A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he’d try the lion’s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods – The Moral is “Never advertise unless you’ve got the goods!” - Rulon Hillam
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The Firearms registry was created by the Chrétien government in response to the murder of 14 women who were engineering students at a Montreal university in 1989. It was sold to the Canadian public as gun control, but the registry turned out to be a billion dollar boondoggle. We knew then, as we do today, that it had little to do with stopping violent gun crime. There are nearly 7 million registered long-guns in Canada, yet of the 549 murders recorded in Canada in 2003, only two were committed with long-guns known to be registered. Canada’s Auditor General, Sheila Fraser, found that this was a wasteful, ineffective program that cost Canadians over a billion dollars. She also found that Parliament was misinformed over many of the costs and she questioned the reliability of the data. Canadians want effective gun control, not bureaucratic waste and that is why Public Safety Minister, Stockwell Day, announced a series of immediate changes to the Canadian Firearms Program. The new measures include: • transferring responsibility for the Firearms Act and regulations to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), taking over from the former Canada Firearms Centre; • reducing the annual operating budget for the program by $10 million; • implementing license renewal fee waivers and refunds; • eliminating physical verification of non-restricted firearms; and • introducing a one-year amnesty to protect previously-licensed owners of non-restricted firearms from prosecution and to encourage them to comply with the law as it currently stands. The Government will table legislation to repeal the requirement to register non-restricted firearms but because we have a minority government, it will take time to make some of the legislative changes needed to reform the Firearms Act. In the meantime, the amnesty gives owners of non-restricted rifles and shotguns time to comply with current licensing and registration requirements without fear of prosecution. Firearms owners will still be subject to measures that are designed to help ensure public safety, even during the amnesty period. The amnesty protects individuals from prosecution for possessing a non-restricted rifle or shotgun without a valid license or registration certificate if: • they were licensed to possess that class of firearm in the past but their license has expired since January 1, 2004; or • they currently hold, or have held, a firearms license but have not yet registered the firearm. Detailed fact sheets regarding new longgun rules are available on the Canada Fill in the missing numbers so every row, Firearms Centre Web column and quadrant contains the number site at www.cfc1 through 9. There is a single solution. cafc.gc.ca, or by calling the toll-free information line at 1-800731-4000.
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