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AREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community Calendar MONDAY

1st & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036.

------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445.

-------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649.

-------------------------------------------------------10:30 ~ 11:30am Creative Writing - Cecily Fowlie Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-9382032.

------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises.

Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond.

403-933-4036.

------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649.

-------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.

-------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445.

-------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds.

Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278.

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Mar 28th, Seniors’ Dinner at the Legion Turner Valley. Roast Turkey $13.00. Book ahead please.

----------------------------------------------TUESDAY 1st & 3rd/every month 7:00 & 7:30pm Lions Club Meeting at Legion. Contact Don at 403-931-3587.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 1:15pm Sheep River Library Book Club 403-933-3278.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 7:30pm Millarville Horticultural Club (9x per year) Gail 403-9333798.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Foothills Search & Rescue Meeting Oilfields General Hospital.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 7:00pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 8:00pm Legion General Membership Meetings 403-933-4600.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Coffee Chatter Nanton SNAPS Orvella Small 403-603-3232.

-------------------------------------------------------2nd Tuesday 1:30 to 3:00pm Business Meeting Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036.

-------------------------------------------------------3rd/every month Coffee Chatter Okotoks SNAPS Orvella Small - 403-603-3232.

-------------------------------------------------------3rd/every month (9x year) Valley Neighbours Gardening Club 403-933-7131.

-------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 11:00 am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra 403-558-3696.

-------------------------------------------------------1:30pm Knitting Club Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-938-2032.

-------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Whist & Bridge Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445.

-------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-938-2032 -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:00pm - Red Deer Lake Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403931-2373.

-------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 9:00pm 1st & 3rd week of month.

Scrapbooking Sheep Creek Arts Council -

403-933-3947.

-------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm YOGA Beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drops in welcome. Margit 403-931-3649.

-------------------------------------------------------7:30pm Last/every month. Legion Ladies Auxiliary 403-933-4564.

-------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Last/month. Camera Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-2407.

come. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

-------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-938-2032.

CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.

----------------------------------------------Mar 24th - 5:30pm - Foothills Centennial Centre, Okotoks. 403-938----------------------------------------------2532 or 403-370-5386 THURSDAY ----------------------------------------------8:30am The Seniors Alpine Ski Club ski Mt. FRIDAY Norquay meet at "Calgary Recycles" (off the

Trans Canada) to carpool. www.seniorsalpineskiclub.com ----------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------9:00 ~ 10:00am - Red Deer Lake CommuWEDNESDAY nity Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 403-931-2373.

– 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black ------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 11am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra Diamond. 403-933-4036.

403-558-3696.

------------------------------------------------------8:45am The Seniors Alpine Ski Club ski -------------------------------------------------------Nakiska, meet at "Calgary Recycles" (off 10:00 ~ 10:30am Around the World with the Trans Canada) to carpool.

Dance & Play class for Moms & Tots. Sheep www.seniorsalpineskiclub.com CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and all 1:00pm 1st/every month General Meeting levels, Millarville Community Hall, drop in Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. welcome. Margit 403 931 3649.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:00 ~ 3:00pm Open Painting Sheep Creek 9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths Arts Council 403-933-3947.

Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933- -------------------------------------------------------4036.

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Memorial ------------------------------------------------------Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036.

10:30am ~ 3:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month. -------------------------------------------------------Diamond Valley Quilt Club Sheep Creek 5:00 ~ 7:30pm Fish & Chip Night / Crib at Arts Council 403-931-3989.

7:30pm Legion Turner Valley 403-933-------------------------------------------------------- 4564.

1:00pm Book Buddies Sheep River Library. -------------------------------------------------------403-933-3278.

6:00 ~ 7:00pm World Diva Workout Sheep -------------------------------------------------------- CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.

1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours -------------------------------------------------------Club. 403-933-4289.

6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen-------------------------------------------------------- sibly) Valley Neighbours Club.

1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volun- -------------------------------------------------------teer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Lit 7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. Youth Auxiliary for Life Prgm 403-995-2660.

Legion Turner Valley 403-933-3739.

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone wel- 7:30 ~ 9:30pm Decorative Painting Sheep

1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Night Longview School - George 403-8089948.

-------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Nickel Bingo Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445.

------------------------------------------------------6:30pm every/other. Bingo at the Valley Neighbours Club, Lions Club 403-9333232.

-------------------------------------------------------5:00 ~ 6:00pm Meat Draw & Buffet - Wear Red - Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

----------------------------------------------SATURDAY 9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

-------------------------------------------------------4:30pm Meat Draw, 50/50 & Free Pool Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

-------------------------------------------------------Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412.

---------------------------------------------Mar 19th at 7:30pm - Lewis Memorial United Church - Doris Daley & Eli Barsi Concert. 403-933-4114 or 403-933-2167 ---------------------------------------------Mar 26th - 7:00pm - Men's Fashion Show at the Legion in Turner Valley - 403-933-4564.

---------------------------------------------Mar 26th - Outward Bound &

Quest Auction in the gymnasium at Oilfields High School.

---------------------------------------------April 9th - Birth of a Nation Day Parade and Ceremonies. Starts at Turner Valley Fire Hall.

---------------------------------------------April 9th - Daryl Makk appearing at the Turner Valley Legion.

---------------------------------------------SUNDAY Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412.

-------------------------------------------------------11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.

--------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS Fri, Mar 18th & Sat, Mar 19th DV Business Expo Mar 18th – Meet and Greet for Business to Business Mar 19th – Open to the Public 10:00 – 4:00pm at Flare ‘N Derrick and New Sheep River Library ----------------------------------------------Mar 3rd to Mar 30th, 2011 - Art Exhibit - FULL CIRCLE - Meeting Point Artists Association at TURNER VALLEY SCHOOL Contact: Carol Webb, 403-938-7359.

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Chuckwagon Café Voted Best Burger

By Todd Curran Avenue Magazine's 8th Annual Restaurant Awards earned local restaurateur Terry Myhre the Judge's Pick of Best Burger.

Terry owns the Chuckwagon Café also known as “the big red barn” in Turner Valley, and raises the restaurant's organic, grass-fed, hormone-free beef himself on a ranch near Longview. “It's extremely flattering to think that out of the hundreds of places you can buy a burger we were voted top,” Terry says.

“It has a lot to do with the beef and

all the work we put into finding and raising tender meat. We raise Murray Grey pure breed mixed occasionally with Angus.”

The magazine's review said, “These juicy burgers are wellseasoned and loaded with hearty toppings ~ fried onions, mushrooms and marbled cheese crown the House burger ~ along with a homemade tangy relish, making them flavourful and filling. The healthy servings of crisp fries don't hurt, either.”

The three judges included renowned CBC Radio restaurant

reviewer John Gilchrist, author of nine national best-sellers on dining in southern Alberta. Andree Lau chronicles her dining adventures on her blog and writes the “Lunch Rush” column for Metro Calgary.

Gwendolyn Richards is the Calgary Herald food writer and blogger behind Calgary Cooks and Patent and the Pantry…and they all have great appreciation for a great burger.

So, for the best burger around, chow down at the Chuckwagon!

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CHUCKWAGON CAFE BEST BURGER judges pick WINNER!

happy that this is finally going on. I wanted to let the community know that there are brighter futures out there off the reserve. I think this will better my community and I plan to have this twice a year.”

Representatives from the Armed Forces, RCMP, SAIT, Mount Royal College, Cargill and more came with opportunities in hand for youth, adults and everyone in between, sure to discover a wealth of talented and capable people.

Eden Valley Employment Training Program participants display their booth at the Career Fair and Trade Show.

From left to right: classroom manager Tammy Daniels, student Cecilia Lefthand, project manager Darlene Cox, student Retha Lefthand.

Great Homemade Burgers, Fries, Soups and Pies and perhaps the best Eggs Benedict you’ll ever experience!

of March, the RCMP will be participating in a series of local and national fraudawareness initiatives. To reduce your chances of being victimized by fraud, check the RCMP's website daily during the month of March for tips aimed at keeping you safe from scammers.

You can get to the website by Googling “RCMP” or through

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Topics covered include identity theft, phishing, on-line shopping, social networking and credit and debit card fraud.

If you receive any scam or fraudulent email, or any suspicious phone call that you suspect is a fraud, phone toll free to 888-4958501 or send an email to info@antifraudcentre.ca

Mon thru Fri 8:00am - 2:30pm Sat & Sun 8:00am - 3:30pm

www.chuckwagoncafe.ca Take Out 403-933-0003

Dr. Natalie J. Carrington Dr. Greg Morris & Dr. Tony Southwell

Chiropractors

(403) 933-3088 Sheep River Centre 126 Centre Avenue W., Black Diamond

PhoneBusters have the resources to investigate the matter in greater detail than would be possible at a local level.

For information about scams, or to report deceptive telemarketing activity, visit www.phonebusters.com send an email to info@phonebusters.com or call 1-888-495-8501.

Each table display offers something unique!

An additional feature of the day is an opportunity to attend mini presentations during which time you can get in depth information from some of the vendors.

These sessions may be in the new library meeting rooms.

Health, automotive, technology, pet care, painting, food, design and other spectacular companies in our community will be here to offer you demonstrations, presentations and experi-

enced advice.

Don't forget that the first 20 kids visiting the Turner Valley Golf Club's booth can pick up a free golf club. As well, season discounts are offered on lesson packages and green fee discounts.

Plan on spending a day picking up hints and bargains, listen to talks and take a break at the lunch counter. Snacks and refreshments will be available, with the proceeds going to furnishings of the new library!

Look who’s arrived!!!

Abiagael Rose Spicer Born: March 1st at 4:12pm Weight: 6lbs 7oz

Congratulations to the proud parents Jason & Deirdre Spicer

Don't Miss the Diamond Valley BUSINESS EXPO This Weekend

Meet the owners of Diamond Valley home-based and downtown businesses at the Flare ‘N Derrick on Saturday March 19th.

EXPO is the place to be where you can pick up loads of discount passes, prizes and free stuff. Along with lots of information available at the displays, many of the booths will have draws for free prizes and services. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity for a free computer check up, electrical advice for your next renovation or free handouts.

Featuring our own Ranch Raised Murray Gray Beef All Day Breakfast

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March is Anti-Fraud Month Fraud-related offences are now thought to be as profitable as drug-related offences, estimated at between $10 and $30 billion annually in Canada by the RCMP's Commercial Crime Branch. The majority of these crimes are not committed by kids at their computers; almost 80% are the work of criminal organizations. During the month

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Eden Valley Hosts Career Fair

By Todd Curran Colleges, recruiters and companies flocked to Eden Valley on March 4th for a Career Fair and Trade Show at Chief Jacob Bearspaw School.

Members from several programs worked together to manifest the event, aiming to bring new opportunities to the community. “It's a great turnout and the response has been awesome,” says career advisor and event organizer Tiffany Lefthand. “Everybody's

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Darts Crib

RAFFLE 55” Samsung LED HD TV Model UN55C6500

Value $2,600

Tickets $5 each

Poker

Royal Canadian Legion Memberships

$50/year

Join Any Time

Only 2,000 tickets printed

Pool

Draw Father’s Day, June 19th

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Annual Men’s Fashion Show

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Comedian

for under 65

$40/year for over 65 Non-Members ALWAYS Welcome!

Saturday, March 26th at 7:00pm

Daryl Makk Saturday, April 9th

Non-members Can Rent Our Hall For Meetings, etc

You too can become a Legion member!

Visit our new website’s membership page for details:

www.rcl78.com Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 121 Sunset Blvd. East, Turner Valley Office 403-933-4600 ~ Canteen 403-933-4564 Email: rcl78@telus.net ~ www.rcl78.com

Meat Draws & 50/50 Fridays at 5:30 pm Saturdays at 4:30 pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley

Annual Men’s Fashion Show Who will be crowned your “New Queen”?

Come and vote for your favourite!

Saturday, March 26th, 2011 7:00pm 50/50 Draw

Drink Specials

Call 403-933-4564 to register as a model or to help our models get ready.

St. George’s Anglican Church Easter Bonnet Tea

By Gail Briggs, Secretary, St. George's Anglican Guild.

Coming soon, on Saturday, April 2nd, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, is St. George's Anglican Guild Easter Bonnet Tea, held at the church hall in Turner Val-

ley (south of the 4-way stop). Plan on attending and wear your Easter Bonnet and gloves to get a $1.00 discount off the admission price. There will be bucket raffles and door prizes, so come and join in the fun. Fancy sand-

wiches and cakes will be served along with tea & coffee. Children are most welcome, but don't forget their Easter Bonnets and gloves too. For more information, please phone Ruth at 403-933-3591.

Donation To Turner Valley School Leaves Lasting Legacy

By Todd Curran Legacy Oil & Gas donated $1,000 to Turner Valley School on March 4th. The cheque was received on behalf of the school by grade 1 teacher Kate Irving, who said it will go towards purchasing additional electronic equipment for their classroom's

SMART Board.

“We're committed to assisting community areas in need,” says Lee Paidel of Legacy. “It's our pleasure to help out the school.”

For more information visit: www.legacyoilandgas.com

TURNER VALLEY SCHOOL NEWS

Principal-ly Speaking

A Message from the Administrator March is upon us and we are thinking of spring just around the corner, and farewell to winter. Turner Valley School continues to be a hub of activity for staff and students with many activities on the go.

We have completed round two of ParentTeacher-Student interviews before the break and will be issuing report cards on March 18th. We are committed to keeping parents “in the loop” and invite parents to contact their student's teacher at any time to discuss their child's education. To further enhance this communication the web based learner profile (Students Achieve) will be going “live” in early April.

We look at this as an invitation to parents to watch their children grow. Stay tuned for specific information on how to access Student's Achieve.

During the family day week in February, staff engaged in a professional development session at the school level and attended teacher's convention. The staff at Turner Valley School continues to work with great passion to provide a multitude of possibilities for students at school.

Staff also continues to work on reading as the focus of our AISI school improvement plan. We are proud to announce that

this project has received recognition at the provincial level as we were invited to present at the AISI conference in Edmonton early in February. Our school has also received a number of visitors from other schools to observe the Tigers Reading Improvement Program.

“It takes a school to build a community” ~ Dr. Pamela Adams The staff at Turner Valley School would like to recognize the passion and support that the community has extended to our school.

Your proactive and positive support helps keep Turner Valley School at the center of this community and striving to be the best it can be.

Education together, Rob Bennington Ask the Principal How did you become a school principal?

School principals are teachers who have an interest in leadership and have been given the opportunity to lead a school community. Leadership experiences that lead to the position of principal vary depending on the interests and talent of different individuals. In my case becoming a school principal came from my experiences as a teacher, coach and athlete.

The reason I got into education was to have the opportunity to coach. I have

coached students in school sports in each of my 34 years in education. The most important coaching work I have done was to be the head coach of the Senator Riley Mustangs high school football team. For the first 19 years of my teaching career I led the football program.

Leading 40 players and 4 or 5 assistant coaches requires a number of leadership skills, including organization, motivation, vision and communication.

I have also coached many other school teams as well as community based soccer, baseball and hockey teams. I was a Math teacher for several years at Riley and when the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement started in 2000, I was a “lead teacher” who worked with (coached) other teachers in various math projects. My first school administrator position was at Blackie School where I was the vice principal. During this time I completed my MEd at the University of Lethbridge. This gave me an opportunity to study school leadership.

My philosophy of leadership has been shaped by being exposed to colleagues in the Foothills School Division and studying great leaders like Sir Ernest Shackleton and “Level 5” leaders described by Jim Collins in his book Good to Great.

Sheep River Library Some of the fabulous spring courses have been rescheduled due to the upcoming move into the new library building in Turner Valley.

Library staff and board members have started to pack, furniture is arriving and newly ordered books are coming in.

Just a few last minute building details are being addressed and excitement is mounting as the final move-in date approaches.

A few courses will remain as scheduled but will be held in the Black Diamond location. The Fly Fishing course scheduled for Thursday, March 17, will run in the Black Diamond library space for the first night at least, and will move over to the new facility as the weeks go on. There is still a little room in this three night introductory course on the graceful sport of fly fishing taught by Alberta's most experienced instructors, Jim and Lynda McLennan.

Fly-fishing Alberta, the Bow and Beyond will be run as advertised on April 5 in the new Turner Valley location, so call the library to register for these courses asap.

McBride Career Group Programs One of McBride's most popular courses, Resume Writing, teaches you how to create a resume that highlights your skills to target the job you want, and makes a good first impression to help you get an interview. This course will be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 12 at the new library.

New this year is the McBride Career Corner. Individual assistance is given with career planning, developing a resume or creating a cover letter. A Career Coach is available at the Sheep River Library the 2nd Wednesday of each month to assist with all your career and employment goals. Just call McBride Career Group at 403-6012660 to schedule a personal appointment. This service is

Spring Courses Rescheduled available at no cost! Upcoming dates at the new library location are April 6 and 20.

Computer Courses start in April Join volunteer teacher Heather Pfeil to learn how to manage Facebook and Email Basics. In this session you will create your personal accounts and discover the basics of how to operate them. This afternoon session will be held at the new library on our brand new computers starting April 7. Following the basic course, you could attend the Advanced Facebook and Email course. Facebook functions like how to create an album, upload pictures, tagging, messaging and finding friends along with advanced email function. This two hour course will be held in the afternoon of April 14.

For three evenings in May, you can learn How to Manage Digital Photos and discover how to organize, sort, edit, back-up and cross reference your photos. You will also

learn how to create your own digital story books. No previous computer experience is required. Did you get an eReaders for Christmas or are you thinking of buying one?

Attend the TRACpac and Overdrive Orientation to learn how to find on-line books and bring them to your laptop, how to reserve a title and how to download audiobooks straight to your own MP3 player. This May 4 course will be held in the evening.

The new library will be a wonderful facility in which to enjoy these spring programs.

Children will especially love the bright new kid's area with a window seat. The outdoor reading garden can be enjoyed by all ages. Story hour or catching up on the new magazines will be especially pleasant around the fireplace in the Legacy Lounge.

Watch for posters and further articles on upcoming events and programs at the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley.

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Gardens Galore ByHoya Karen Brewka

What’s It about Three local area business owners were recognized for their 20 year commitment to the Welcome Wagon community visit program in Black Diamond & Turner Valley recently.

This is an outstanding achievement by these businesses who help to make new residents to the community feel welcome.

Congratulations on your community mindedness and hospitality.

Top Left George Nielsen of the Black Diamond Bakery was presented with his 20 year plaque by local rep Linda Nelson.

Top Right: Dick Graham of OK Tire was presented with his 20 year

plaque by local rep Linda Nelson.

Bottom: Mark Muller of AG Foods was presented with his 20 year plaque by local rep Linda Nelson.

Photos by Jim Nelson

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I'm starting to fertilize my Hoya and other houseplants now after they've had a winter rest. The April Hoya flowers fill the house at night with a light fresh scent that more than makes up for having to sweep up the spent blooms. This plant continues to flower on and off all summer.

The Hoya is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. They need bright light and benign neglect.

They like to be pot-bound and prefer infrequent watering. A vine, the Hoya needs some kind of support or trellis to twine on. The blooms appear in a clump on little spurs that appear on the vines.

The leaves are glossy, waxy and thick.

To propagate, take cuttings from older plants. Each cutting should have a few leaves and hopefully a spur or two. Stick the cutting in a jar of water and, apart from changing the water once a week, just wait for masses of roots to form from the little bumps on the stems. Plant up in a 3 inch pot and don't repot until the roots are crawling out the drainage holes.

When the time is right, pot up into

a 4 or 5 inch pot and gradually, over the years, enlarge the pot size as the plant grows.

I use a soilless mix for my houseplants (3 parts peat moss, 1 part vermiculite and 1 part perlite). Mix and wet this concoction in a bucket and use for repotting or topdressing houseplants.

From now until fall, I use about a tablespoon of water soluble 2020-20 fertilizer in a gallon of water and fertilize lightly each watering.

(African Violets and other acidloving houseplants need a different fertilizer.) Although houseplants will start to need more frequent watering as light levels increase, it's still a good idea to make sure they go quite dry between watering.

The Valley Neighbors Garden Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. For information call Susan at 403 – 933 – 7675. The Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. For information call Sheila at 403 – 931 – 3989.

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Councillor's Corner: by Mayor Sharlene Brown

Would you like an opportunity to influence town policy? Please check out the Town of Black Diamond website and respond to the survey regarding the number of dogs per household. Let your voice be heard. Speaking of dogs, one day soon it will warm up and all those wintertime “presents” will be found. Please be neighbourly and remember to be a responsible pet owner clean up after your pet.

Volunteers are in place, the building is almost complete and community members are excited. The Sheep River Intermunicipal Library will be making the “big move” in March. Please watch for signage at the library advising of hours of operation during the month of March.

Don't forget the health of your trees this spring. There is an opportunity to attend a free 1-day session on “How to Prune Your Trees” on Saturday March 19th in Black Diamond. A second session will be held June 11th in Turner Valley. Registration is a must, as these sessions fill up fast. Please contact Les Quinton at 933-5272 for further information or to register.

The special events committee is working hard on the 42nd annual parade, scheduled for June 4th. This year, for the first time, they are establishing a registration process for parade entries. Watch the Town's website for the Parade Registration package. As always, there will be opportunities for community members to lend a hand.

Volunteers are needed to judge bands, horses, floats and cars, and to assist with parade marshalling. If you are interested, please attend the special events meeting March 17th, 7:30 pm at the Black Diamond Town Office. The Diamond Valley Parade is shaping up to be the best small town parade in all of Southern Alberta. Let's continue the tradition... give a helping hand to make this community event a success.

Take Heart those of you who are “winter-weary”... I had a visit from a Robin in my back yard on March 8th! A cheerful sign of good things to come...

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Council Calendar

COUNCIL Meeting Protective Services Committee Special Events Committee FCSS meeting Citizens on Patrol Economic Development Committee Sustainability Committee

Change to Town of Black Diamond Assessment Notices Due to provincial legislation changes that took place in late 2009 and the impact that legislation has had on the overall assessment appeal process, the Town of Black Diamond has changed the way its property owners will receive their Property Assessment Notices. The Town would like to take this opportunity to explain some of the changes you will see this year.

In past years, our residents have received a “Combined Assessment and Tax Notice”, usually sent out in late May. This notice outlined the assessed value of the property, and included the taxes levied for that property at the same time. In 2011, the Town will send out 2 separate notices.

The Town of Black Diamond has chosen to send Assessment Notices out in mid-late March because of the provincially legislated changes to the timelines surrounding the Assessment Complaints process. The Assessment Notice will NOT contain any property tax information, it will outline the assessment information for the property concerned.

When you receive your Assessment Notice, please review it carefully. Should a property owner wish to request a change to an assessment value, or other information contained within the Notice, please contact the Town Office as soon as possible. This will allow the Assessor or the Administrative Staff time to make any adjustments agreed upon prior to the tax notices being sent out. Tax Notices will be sent out in late May as usual.

If you have questions or would like to know more about the new Notices, please call Verna at the Town Office (403) 933-4348 or visit the Town's website at www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca

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Can't Afford to Have Your Taxes Filed?

Qualified volunteers from the community are offering to provide a free tax service for residents of Black Diamond and Turner Valley who are in low income situations. Only straight-forward taxes can be completed, the service does not cover complex income tax returns for people who are deceased, bankrupt or have business, farming or rental income. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, contact Suzan at Black Diamond Family and Community Support Services 403.933.4348 or fcss@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca. Forms are available at the municipal offices in Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

A Reminder from Protective Services During this time of year, the sidewalks can get very treacherous with melting and freezing ice as the weather heats up and cools down. Please be courteous to your neighbours and community, get out there and shovel if it snows and put some ice melt product on your sidewalk when it becomes icy.

Household Hints

By Rosemary

Soap and Suds Every now and then when looking for an old photo or letter I find little gems of information in my Mom's books and treasure boxes. My Mom was a great one for saving all little household hints, I guess that's where my interest stems from.

Because much of the information is dated prior to the 1960's, many are out of date, or we no longer perform that function, but some are quite good, others just funny. That being said, I'd like to list some of her finds for the use of Soap and Suds. I don't know where they all came from, but she has a note that some are from an old Farmer's Almanac.

Because there are so many, I'll do them in two articles, so here's the first.

1. If you break a strand of beads, moisten a

small bar of soap and use it to scrape them up from the floor. It will also keep them in place while you pick them out with a needle to re-thread.

2. To keep the top of a nail polish or glue container from sticking, run a sliver of soap around the screw thread inside the cap.

3. Before cutting material to make a buttonhole with a razor blade or exacto* knife place a bar of soap under the material to save your work surface.

4. If you lather your hands very well and roll a candle between them, without touching the wick, allow the candle to dry, it won't smoke and will last longer.

5. For a smooth and quiet slide drawer rub both sides and the underside with soap.

6. When working outside, or doing dirty work inside, scrape your nails over a moist bar of soap to fill the gap between your nail and skin. Then you won't have anything collect under your fingernails.

7. When doing a hemline on a dark fabric use a sliver of soap to draw the sew line. When you're finished the soap line will disappear in the first wash.

8. S q u e a k y d o o r hinges can be silenced by wedging moist soap between the frame and hinge. Work the door back and forth and then rub some soap directly on the hinge.

9. Here's one we've used: to find a leak in an inner tube, or blow up pool, rub soapy water on the surface, bubbles will form where the air is

escaping. I guess this was one of Mom's suggestions originally.

10. Nails and screws will be easier to put in wood if you rub them into a bar of soap first.

11. A n o t h e r o n e o f Mom's tricks that I've used for years, an unwrapped bar of soap in dresser drawers, linen closet shelves and suitcases will prevent musty odors and keep the contents sweet.

12. I remember my Mom keeping her needles and pins in a pincushion made of a bar of soap wrapped in a scrap piece of material. Now I know that the purpose was first of all to keep them safely in place and secondly to make them go through fabric more easily.

That's the first batch of two, stay tuned for more sudsy hints and advice.

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Local Artist's Work Is Canadian Cowgirl Duo Headline in Turner Valley Uniquely New York-ey

By Todd Curran Maryanne Jespersen, a prominent local artist and owner of Maryanne's Eden Gallery in Black Diamond, has been invited to Artexpo New York from March 25th to 27th.

Over 400 exhibiting artists from over 20 countries will congregate at New York City's Pier 94 over the weekend to buy, sell and strut their stuff at the world's largest fine art trade show. On top of attracting dealers, gallery owners, collectors and buyers, the expo's 32-year history has hosted many of

the world's most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Leroy Neiman.

“This is my first time attending the Artexpo,” Maryanne says. “It doesn't even feel real yet. A lot of U.S. art events are closed to Canadians, but this is open to all artists, so that's a good thing.”

The international audience of industry professionals is seeking exciting new works from established and emerging artists working in prints, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography,

ceramics, lithographs, glass and other mediums.

“I have 41 works that I've already shipped there,” says Maryanne, whose goal at the expo is to get her work into a New York or Toronto gallery.

“I'll probably sell several works while I'm there as well.”

Congratulations on bringing your fine Foothills art to The Big Apple, Maryanne! As George Segal wrote about New York in Newsweek, “There's no room for amateurs, even in crossing the streets.”

Award winning cowgirl entertainers Doris Daley and Eli Barsi will perform in concert on Saturday, March 19th at Lewis Memorial United Church in Turner Valley.

Daley, one of Canada's top cowboy poets and Barsi, award-winning western roots musician, have appeared individually and/or together on every major cowboy stage in North America. "We love being on stage together," explains Daley, who lives in Turner Valley. "In the past two months, I've done shows in Nevada, Washington and Colorado. Eli meanwhile was in Arizona, Saskatchewan and Utah. For both of us, a highlight was meeting up for a festival in Texas, and then again in Kamloops, BC."

Barsi is not only a songwriter, singer and awardwinning yodeller, but one of the best guitar players on the scene today. Daley has twice been recognized by her peers as top female cowboy poet in North America. "We met at a festival in Stony Plain," says Barsi, "and the friendship grew both on and off stage.

We have subsequently collaborated on several songs together and folks will get a taste of that at the concert."

Barsi has recently returned home to Canada following a 7-year run in Branson, MO, including two years in concert with the iconic Sons of the Pioneers.

What goes into a song? Do lyrics come first or the melody? Is a favourite poem auto-

Town of Turner Valley Tree Pruning Courses Tree Care Basics March 19 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Black Diamond June 11 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Turner Valley Learn how to properly prune trees and shrubs, and how to select and plant the most suitable trees for your yard.

Register for this one-day workshop presented by a professional arborist.

Free to Black Diamond and Turner Valley residents.

To register, contact Les at 403.933.5272 or email orarena@persona.ca Co-sponsored by the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley

Need a hand completing your income tax return?

If you need help completing your personal tax return and you can’t afford to pay for assistance, residents of Black Diamond and Turner Valley may obtain assistance.

Volunteers from the community will assist low income clients with simple, straight-forward tax returns.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible, contact the Black Diamond Family and Community Support Services 403.933.4348 or email fcss@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca Forms are available at the municipal offices in Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

Turner Valley Council Meetings for March Start Time - 6:30 pm

Turner Valley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Call for applications for funding Turner Valley FCSS accepts funding proposals from non-profit organizations throughout the year until October 31st For eligibility criteria and application forms, please visit www.turnervalley.ca

March 21st - Regular Council Meeting

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DIAMOND VALLEY BUSINESS EXPO March 18 - 19 Flare and Derrick Community Centre, Turner Valley Featuring local businesses and organizations promoting local goods and services.

Education session, prizes and a chance to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

Friday, March 18 Business Meet and Greet – Business networking session featuring speakers and presentations.

Saturday, March 19 Open to the Public – Demonstrations, draws, attractions and speakers. A chance to meet local businesses and learn about the wide variety of services available in the area.

Tables available to rent and for more information, contact the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce info@diamondvalleychamber.com to register your business.

The Town of Turner Valley would like to thank residents for their prompt response in clearing their sidewalks, especially after the heavy snow and bitterly cold temperatures we have experienced over the past few weeks. Ensuring that your adjacent sidewalk is clear of ice and snow greatly assists ensuring pedestrians are able to get throughout our community safely.

Notice - Town of Turner Valley Property Owners 2011 Property Assessment Notices Pursuant to Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act 2000, R.S.A., Chapter M-26 as amended, the 2011 Property Assessment Notices for the Town of Turner Valley will be mailed the week of March 14, 2011, to all assessed property owners.

Due to amendments to the Municipal Government Act and associated regulations, the Town of Turner Valley is mailing assessment notices and tax bills separately to accommodate new regulated time lines. Your tax notice will be mailed the week of May 16th, 2011.

Please review the property assessment notice carefully. You may contact the Town at 403-933-4944 to obtain further information on your property.

The assessment roll is open year round for information on comparable properties at the Municipal Centre or you may visit www.turnervalley.ca and click on Municipal Services /Town Administration taxes.

matically a good song? Daley and Barsi give glimpses into their poems and songs in their live show that a CD just can't capture.

The last time Daley and Barsi appeared live together in Alberta was on the trail at 7,000 ft, riding with the Anchor D. They hope to bring that same authentic, intimate experience to the March 19th concert. "All that will be missing is the campfire smoke," says event organizer Elinor Melnyk.

Tickets are available at Boot Hill in Okotoks and Longview, at Marv's Soda Shop in Black Diamond, at Carlson's on Macleod in High River and by calling 403-9332167.

Turner Valley Family and Community Support Services Board Member Opportunity The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer member to sit on the committee for a two-year term.

Turner Valley Family and Community Services (FCSS) assists local non-profit organizations through funding and program support. The FCSS encourages the delivery of social programs that are preventive in nature and help promote and enhance well being for families and the community. In Turner Valley, a Councilappointed, volunteer board is responsible for setting program policy and reviewing applications for funding. Applicants must be a resident of Turner Valley or live within a five kilometer radius of the town.

For more information, visit h t t p : / / w w w. t u r n e r v a l l e y. c a / t o w n hall/municipal-services/fcss.

Westend Regional Sewage Services Commission new website: www.westendregionalsewageservicescommission.ca

Oilfields Recycle Centre News - E-Waste Recycling Round-up Spring cleaning is just around the corner and our next E-Waste round-up begins on April 01, 2011 and runs until April 30, 2011. Only the following equipment listed will be accepted: CPU's (towers or desktop systems) · Monitors (CRT or LCD screens) · Printers Laptops · All computer components and assorted cabling · Televisions We will also be hosting a day of shredding, for your personal documents. Lethbridge Mobile Shredders will be on site Saturday April 23, 2011 for you to purchase shredding time. This is an all day event running from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Should this event prove successful, we will look at hosting a second event during our October E-waste round-up. Some of you have asked if there is much E-waste in the surrounding area? On the average we receive about 3.5 tonnes of equipment during each event in April and again in October. This represents about 25% of what is available in the area. We need to keep the rest of it out of the landfill as well.

Remember that there are some very hazardous materials in this equipment. We send the product to Red Deer where it is disassembled, tubes evacuated and products sorted locally rather than shipping to places for away.

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Travel Tracks Ten Minutes In Tanzania I'd like to be able to tell you how great it was to leave temperatures in the plus 35C range and abruptly come back to minus 35.

Yes - I'd like to be able to tell you that but..........

And so it was bidding farewell to the safari trail in Tanzania to return back to the frozen Foothills at the end of February.

Not that I wouldn't do it again in a heartbeat mind you, but there's a few things I'd do differently on the next go-around.

For starters I think I'll cozy up to the folks that operate the Park and Flee lot up at the airport - perhaps people they know well are permitted to park somewhere on the lot that's actually within the confines of metropolitan Calgary as opposed to the north end which I swear is part of Airdrie.

Not that it takes any great length of time for the minibus to get me back to the terminal building, but after being away for 3 weeks I had no recollection of exactly where I'd parked.

"Look on the ticket stub you idiot" said my wife when I erroneously punched in her cell number instead of the GPS link to the vehicle.

"On the front seat of the vehicle" I replied as I hung up and paid a cab $50 to drive around the seemingly 600 square mile lot for the next couple of hours in search of the snow covered chariot.

I'm also going to check with the Safari Lodge ahead of time to verify what the hours of operation are with respect to electrical power actually being available in the room.

After spending more time

in the air than the space shuttle crew, there's nothing worse than hopping into the shower only to discover that water is unavailable during the hours you actually occupy the room.

And while 8 litres of bottled water coupled with copious amounts of soap and Old Spice will keep wildlife from getting too close, it apparently keeps food servers in the average Tanzania dining room from getting too close as well.

Next time I go for dinner in Arusha and ask how long the order will take, at the moment they tell me 10 minutes, I'm gonna head up to the room, have a nap, watch a movie and only then head back down to the table.

At THAT point, it'll probably only be another 10 minutes before the appetizer arrives.

On my next safari, I'll pack a kidney belt.

As magnificent a vehicle the Toyota Land Cruiser is for plowing through the Serengeti, most of the roads bear a striking resemblance to an area that's been used for aerial target practice with live ammo.

There are no massage therapists in Tanzania.

40 minutes on the back roads pretty much tunes up every moving body part and then some.

When asked how much further it is until we arrive at the next lodge, the driver indicates, "about 10 minutes".

I've come to realize he's related to the waiter in Arusha.

I'll never again ingest 5 cups of coffee at breakfast before heading out into lion country.

By Dave Heron

After 2 hours of Toyota's version of a mechanical bull, what came in wanted to go out.

Porta Pottys are not a big ticket item over there.

Heading out behind the bush where moments earlier a 600 lb lion took down a zebra - not highly rated in the 12 step plan for human longevity.

Spare 2 litre zip-loc bags?

Priceless.

Oh - and the collar around the neck of the 400 lb lioness lounging not 5 ft from our vehicle?

Not a kitty collar waiting for passersby to hook the leash on to.

It's a radio collar that allows park rangers to monitor the number of victims that fall prey to monster cat.

The doc says I should regain most of the use of my arm in time for next year's trip.

No question I'll head back.

But if I once again forget to disable the call forwarding device to my cell phone and it rings while I'm playing with giraffes - I'll answer it.

I'll tell the caller I'm sorry they missed their Air Canada flight to Vancouver due to the weather however I'm on a safari in Tanzania.

I'll call them back.

In 10 minutes .

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Let's talk about treats. As I sit here, enjoying my Russian red wine, I wanted to touch on our tendencies to 'treat' ourselves to the 'finer' things in life, the ones that in fact do not (usually) 'treat' our health. This is something I've often thought about. Why do you suppose we engage in such counter-productive activity? My opinion is this: Due to constant and exasperating barrage of attacks on our food choices, lifestyles, behaviour expectations, we ignore it to give ourselves 'a break' from it all. We eat the whole bag of Cheezies, delight in one more brownie, add whip cream on our lattes, finish off that last beer, drink two glasses of wine instead of one, sneak a candy from our kid's stash…it's only this one time anyway right?

Routines get boring, monotonous and dull. If we can't get out with friends to socialize to have silly fun, we choose more convenient entertainment. For many of us food and drink become our entertainment and we end up at the gym; running in one place, join a club, lift manmade weights and really, pushing ourselves into yet another routine. It's hard to be that busy person isn't it?

Believe me I know this. I work roughly 5 to 6 days a week with 9 to 12 hour days and I belong to the Arts Council.

Officially right now, I've hit my 12 hour mark. But, how do we stop?

Take it from my dog: Sit. Stay. Lie down. Play dead. I'm sure you're laughing, but it's the best way to slow down.

Artists literally need to sit still

and stop thinking. It calms our active, creative minds and gives us peace. It gives us the mental space necessary to create what we have visualized. For me, it slows my freeway of a mind down to a pace that allows clarity. After I've relaxed, I'm suddenly aware of my heart beat, my breath.

This awareness allows reason to relax more often. Try it sometime. Sit still for 5 minutes and just stay there. Lie down and close your eyes.

Visualize somewhere you've felt calm. Smile. Breathe. Now breathe deeply. Count from 1 to 5. Open your eyes. Now that's a treat! ~Love and light from The Real Robin Thibodeau

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First of all, from all of us here in Longview we would like to congratulate the DARE students who graduated on February 4th.

Great job grads, and to those who help guide the children in this very important part of the curriculum, we send out our thanks!

Upcoming events: PINEWOOD DERBY CAMP at the Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp on April 1st at 7:00pm to April 3rd at 3:00pm. For more infor-

mation please contact Jim or Martha Ould at 403 558-2243 or check out www.bluebronna.org.

Currently there is an art exhibit in the library by Jan Roenish. Stop by and spend a few minutes in the library enjoying the art while you browse the new books available.

On March 23rd, Fawna Bews will be at the Longview Library from 7:00 to 8:00pm to discuss “ENERGY MEDICINE”.

Please sign up at the

library should you wish to attend.

The BOOK FAIR will be happening at the Longview School from Monday March 21st to the 28th.

The Longview Stampede and Festival Association is planning a “Battle of the Bands” event for May 14th. To register, or for more info please call 403 861-9724.

For women struggling in a relationship, Rowan House is hosting an 8 week program starting on

From The Lions Den

S u b m i tted by Lion A n n e Granberg February has been a quiet month for any particular mentionable events, functions or activities.

Business wise though, it was a time for the club members to discuss, consider and evaluate the several proposed community projects presented, that would be of designated use

and be of benefit to all, from the young to the elderly to enjoy. Whatever project that will be undertaken, the Club is looking forward to 2011 being a productive year along with hugely promoting membership growth. It is with pride and passion that we continue making our community a great place to live.

Thank you to all the players that braved the frigid

temperatures to attend our Bingo. The next Bingo date is March 18th. See you there!

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Smiles for the week include seeing a robin back in the Longview area as well as the return of the owls to sit on their nest and eagles flying high above the Village. Maybe there is hope yet that spring will arrive in the next weeks. We can only hope.

Have a great week.

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Our Pancake Supper was a great success. The food was yummy and the tables looked very welcoming with their brightly coloured tablecloths, fresh flowers and candles.

Everyone had a good time. We would like to thank everyone who came and made it such such an enjoyable evening.

And thank-you, too, to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make it happen. We had a silent auction and prizes for both the adults and children. Can't wait till next year!

We have new magazine subscriptions so come in and check them out. Fortis has donated a power monitor to the library which you may check out to see how much energy your appliances are using.

A most exciting program offered by the library this month will be one given by Fawna Bews on "Energy Medicine." Fawna is a practitioner of holistic medicine, cranio-

Longview Students are very proud of their school.

They take pride in being an eagle and proudly wear the school colours of blue and gold. The saying is, “Once an eagle, always an eagle�.

This motto, is really about the qualities, characteristics and behaviors we expect from and foster in our students. It is very important to our school that our students represent themselves, as well, as their school to the highest standard possible and they know it. We have many reasons for being proud and we celebrate them at

sacral therapy, massage therapy and a counsellor. "Her acceptance and softness create a safe place to open your heart and to learn to be O.K. with who you are," writes one of her students. She is a great proponent of preventative medicine and encourages you to be your very best self. Her workshop is on Wednesday, March 23th at 7:00pm. Please let Joan know at 558-3927 if you plan to come. On Wednesday March 9th there is a video-conference on "Does Accountability Scare You?" at 7:00pm. Also on March 9th at 12:00 to 1:30pm there is a video-conference on "Law and Living Together" which will deal with the legal rights and responsibilities of unmarried people living together. Coming up next month will be an evening with Joyce Pallister Bronsch, Author and Christian Entertainer and a talk by Dusty Jorawski on Antartica and stories of his flying adventures there.

every opportunity.

It is for this reason we have implemented an Eagle Pride Time every Friday afternoon. Students participate in school wide Eagle Pride activities. These team building and pride activities energize and engage our students to always do their best in everything they do! About every six weeks during our Eagle Pride Time we have a Talent Show and Share Showcase, where students get the opportunity to share with the whole school and parents any special musical, artistic or athletic abil-

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The showing of the paintings of Jan Roenisch continues. They are wonderful and capture the spirit of the west and her portraits of animals are very endearing. Drop by to see them---you have a treat in store.

A Secret Kept by Tatiana De Rosnay, the author of Sarah's Key, is another gripping story set in Paris and at an up-scale resort on Noirmoutier Island off the coast of France. It is the story of the Rey family and it's disturbing secret from the past.

It explores the complex family relationships and the power of the secret to change everything in the family's life. De Tatiana has a great empathy for broken families and teenage angst. Along with Dan Brown and Steig Larson, she has been named one of the top ten fiction writers of Europe in 2009.

Another one I enjoyed this month was The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison, short

listed for the Orange Prize. It is the story of a young girl from London who is evacuated to a Yorkshire Country manor during World War II. It is an exploration of the different kinds of love there are, not just romantic ones, and the psychological study of the love affairs that develop in the book. It shows the transformative power of love and the great grief suffered when it ends. Iris Murdoch, Graham Greene and Scott Fitzgerald have influenced Alison. The love affairs thread themselves throughout the novel and one is touched by the character's vulnerability and their eagerness to love deeply and selflessly. As a backdrop to the novel, Alison paints the cultural and historical events of the Second World War. It is a stirring read.

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ities or talents they may have. We have had students play the piano, guitar, baritone, clarinet, bagpipes. We have had students sing, demonstrate hockey moves, martial arts, skipping, hula hoop tricks, carpentry skills and tell jokes. Our next Talent Show and Share is scheduled for Friday March 18th.

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10 Reasons To Get Your Teeth Cleaned

By Penny Judson-Benny Registered Dental Hygienist Most people don't like going to their dentist/dental hygienist, but there are ten important reasons to pay your dental provider a visit.

Good oral hygiene is important, not only for looks, but for your overall health as well.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, cavities, heart disease, stroke and more. Regular check-ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene.

1. To Prevent Oral Cancer – According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, there is someone diagnosed every hour of every day in the United States alone.

When you have your regular check-up and cleaning, your dental provider is also screening you for oral cancer. If it is detected early it is highly curable.

2. To Prevent Gum Disease - Gum disease is an infection in the gum tissue and can affect the bone in its more progressive form. It is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. If diagnosed early it can be easily treated and reversed. If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced form of gum disease may develop. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings, flossing daily and brushing twice a day are key factors in preventing gum disease.

3. To Help Maintain Good Physical Health – Recent studies have linked heart attacks and stroke to gum disease,

resulting from poor oral health.

A dental cleaning every six months (or every 3-4 months for advanced periodontal disease recipients) helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy and also helps reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.

4. To Keep Your Teeth – Since gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, regular dental checkups and cleanings, brushing and flossing regularly are vital to keeping as many teeth as possible. Keeping your teeth are important for proper chewing and digestion, speech as well as retaining proper lip retention for a great smile!

5. To Detect Dental Problems Early – Your dental provider will be able to detect early signs of dental disease and problems with your teeth and gums.

Early detection of cavities, broken fillings and gum disease are easily treatable. If these problems are left untreated, root canals, gum surgery and removal of teeth could be the only treatment option available.

6. To Maintain Good Oral Health – Your dental hygienist will help to ensure that you are maintaining your good oral health by visual examination and by comparing your previous dental check-ups. If you are falling off track with your oral hygiene, he/she will try to help you get back on the right path.

7. To Use your Dental Insurance Plan - Most dental insurance plans will pay for all

Faith Forum

Recently I attended an African children's choir concert with my daughter. My heart was full as I listened to the various stories of these precious orphans. One story included a young man who had been coerced into serving as a child soldier and as he put it, he had done some 'horrific things.'

Many of these children came from a life of begging in the streets because they no longer had parents as they had died of aids, or they had been abandoned by parents. They dramatized what it was like to beg in the streets with outstretched hands and making eating motions with those hands to their mouth. The children then shared how someone from the children's village (where the choir comes from), came alongside them and took them to live with a new 'family', attend school and have a future; thus giving them hope.

When we meet God with outstretched, empty hands, then He meets us where we really are. We may not be orphans, but at some point in our lives we will hit a wall in one way or another. If we are willing and

or most of your dental cleanings and check-ups every six months.

You can save a lot of money in the long run by avoiding costly dental procedures that can be the result of poor oral hygiene.

8. To Create A Treatment Plan – If your dental provider diagnoses any problems in your mouth, he/she will have a treatment plan in order to restore the health of the teeth/gums. Always discuss the treatment plan with your provider and any alternative treatments available. You can also confirm financial costs with your dental provider as well.

9. To Have A White and Bright Smile – Your dental hygienist can remove most tobacco, wine and tea stains from your teeth. A polish can give you a clean, white and bright smile!

10. To Prevent Bad Breath About 85% of people have persistent bad breath called 'halitosis'. This problem can be linked to poor oral hygiene and/or a dental problem. Maintaining a strict oral hygiene program of regular dental cleanings, proper homecare consisting of daily flossing and brushing, as well as using an antibacterial rinse can help reduce malodor.

'Keep Your Smile For A Lifetime!'

Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is the owner and operator of Mountain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in Black Diamond and can be contacted at 403-933-7722.

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By Gloria Wessner

our hearts are open, God will meet us in that need, provide us with a new 'family' to be with (of which he is the father), and a future of living with him and for him.

One of Jesus' really good friends, Peter, hit this wall, and ended up stretching out his hands to God's son for immediate help. The story from God's word is as follows: Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray.

Night fell while he was there alone.

Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It's a ghost!”

But Jesus spoke to them

at once. “Don't be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”

Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

“Yes, come,” Jesus said.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.

But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink.

“Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. (Matthew 14:2233 NLT) In the end, just like Peter, we will acknowledge God and worship him for who he really is - the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and, we have the best Friend to walk through life with, forever.

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By: Wendy & Staci Arkes On January 30th The Millarville 4-H Multi Club got together at the Square Butte Hall for their public speaking competition.

This year we had an amazing panel of judges.

They were Paddy Mullaney, Helen Dolan, Doug Jones, Kathleen Cranswick, Wendy Dudley and Lori Lynn Wavrecan.

We would like to thank our judges for taking the time to judge our speeches and giving us great feedback on what you loved about our speeches and also what we all can improve on. Your support is greatly appreciated.

We would also like to say a BIG Thank You specifically to Doug, Lori Lynn and Kathleen. Thank you so much for stepping in when we needed you the most. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel.

Thank You. After all the speeches were spoken and all the numbers were added up, it was time to announce the winners.

For Intermediates our alternate was Haley McIvor

with her speech “Summer 2010”. In Second Place was Jenissa Allbee with her speech “Archie and the Gang”. And in First Place was Sarah Sharp with her speech “The Adventures of Turning 13”.

For the Juniors our alternate was Maddy Peters with her speech “Hannah”.

In Second Place was Kashley Meyer with her speech “My Passion”. And in First Place was Katelyn Braun with her Speech “Outdoor Pursuits”.

We would like to congratulate Denae, Jade, Jessica and Jacqueline on a job well done. Even

though you didn't place in the top three, you all should be proud of your selves. We can't wait to see what you all can come up with for next year's speech.

Our club would like to say thank you to AltaLink for your support.

Sarah, Jenissa, Katelyn and Kashley will be representing our club at one of the Area Competitions to be held in February. Good Luck Girls. We can't wait to hear your speeches again.

Stay tuned to find out if any of our members will place in the top three and make it on to the next level.

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We Need to Talk About Kevin Lionel Shriver

I hardly know where to start on a review of this book. It is well written, the characterization is strong but the story line is described by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as "a slow, magnetic descent into hell that is as fascinating as it is disturbing."

This is a family story written as a series of letters from the mother to the father about their son Kevin - who is at the centre of a school massacre. Eva's emails to Franklin detail their relationship pre and post Kevin, followed by the events in Kevin's life leading to "Thursday" at Kevin's school. Her letters also describe her bimonthly visits to Kevin in prison. She is Kevin's only visitor and we wonder why.

Franklin makes a huge effort to believe that his household is that of a typical American family. He seems blinded by Kevin's malice and dismisses Eva's early concerns about Kevin - intimating that Eva is exaggerating the problems or that they are really Eva's problems. At one point Franklin does ask Eva for a divorce and Kevin overhears this discussion. He decides to commit his act of mass murder. If Kevin respects either of his parents at all, it is Eva, the strong-willed one, with whom he has been engaged in a battle for domi-

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Eva says "I was struck despite myself by what a sizable proportion of our species feeds off the depravity of a handful of reprobates...Think of it - how much government is the management of the wayward 1 percent?...prison building and warding is one of the biggest growth industries in the United States." Chilling or what?? This is a must read and would be great for discussion as there is lots of meat and lots of differing opinions. w The Post - Birthday World w A Perfectly Good Family w So Much for That w The Sheltering Sky Who Knew?

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Paul Shay, National Executive Director of The Kidney Foundation of Canada, notes: “People should have their blood pressure checked. There is no cure for kidney disease, but early detection can help reverse or delay disease progression.”

“The sooner we can detect the presence of kidney problems, the sooner we can treat them to prevent the bad consequences kidney disease can have,” says Nephrologist Dr. Jean-Francois Cailhier.

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Kevin's sister Celia is conceived, mostly because Eva needs to bond with a member of her family and it is never going to be Kevin and she and Franklin have lost their unity. Celia is born when Kevin is eight and is different from her brother in every way. She relies on Eva to keep her safe, but is that realistic in this household?

The true theme of this novel is the importance of innate characteristics and personal experiences in determining character and behaviour. The Nature versus Nurture debate continues throughout this book, but leaves enough ambiguity to ensure that we will keep on questioning the theory. Was Kevin born evil or was Eva's ambivalence toward maternity and motherhood the trigger in his development?

There are so many 'clues' about Kevin's malevolence, after the fact, that we wonder how this family functions on a day to day basis. The fleeing nannies, the cancelled play dates, the lack of friendships in the life of this silent, cynical, often down right evil child, makes for a harrowing read. There is some dark humour and the everyday minutiae gives us momentary relief. But we cringe and worry about Celia and wonder why Franklin gives Kevin a crossbow for a Christmas present.

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Turner Valley Sustainable Municipal Development Plan Update The Town of Turner Valley is updating its Municipal Development Plan (MDP). An MDP is a policy document that will guide Town Council's decisionmaking on growth and development matters in the community. MDPs are generally updated every five years and this is the sixth year of the current MDP. Town Council has requested that the principle of sustainability guide this update. Sustainability is understood to mean 'meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs'.

Four dimensions of Sustainability: social, environmental, economic and governance will act as a framework throughout the development of the MDP. The Town has hired planning consultants from AECOM to carry out this important work. AECOM has a long history of preparing Sustainability Plans and MDPs and in assisting small and large communities with their many planning and development projects.

As part of the preparation of this MDP update, a series of public meetings will be held in Turner Valley with residents and business people. The purpose of these meetings is to gather information and to enter into a discussion on the strengths of the community and those issues that need to be addressed to make Turner Valley a better place to live. Three meetings will be held in

Turner Valley on the below dates from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm: 1.Wednesday, March 30th, at the Turner Valley Town Hall (223 Main Street NE) for Town Council, Administration and members of the public.

2.Wednesday, April 27th, at the Flare 'N Derrick (131 Main Street NE) f o r D o w n t o w n B u s inesses/Landowners, the Development Industry and members of the public.

3.Wednesday, May 11th, at the Turner Valley Town Hall (223 Main

Street NE) for those with interests in Parks, Pathways and Recreation and members of the public.

As well, AECOM will have a booth at the Turner Valley Oil & Gas Open House, to be held at the Flare 'N Derrick (131 Main Street NE) on Thursday, April 14th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

To better assist residents and business people in the community in providing AECOM staff with their suggestions, please contact Brian Conger at brian.conger@aecom.com or 403.270.4856, or Jack

Scissons at jack_scissons@yahoo.ca or 403.975.2556. As well, feel free to visit us on the Facebook website page, “Turner Valley Sustainable Municipal Development Plan Update”.

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