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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. -------------------------------------------------------
Apr 25th, Seniors’ Dinner at the Legion Turner Valley. 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, drop ins 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.
6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-938-2032.
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8:30am The Seniors Alpine Ski Club ski Mt. 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 come. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------
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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.
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---------------------------------------------April 2nd - 2 to 4pm - Easter Bonnet Tea at St George's Church Hall, Turner Valley. Wear your hat and gloves for a $1.00 discount on your ticket. Call Ruth: 9333591. ---------------------------------------------April 9th - 1:00pm Birth of a Nation Day Parade and Ceremonies. Parade starts at Turner Valley Fire Hall. Ceremonies to follow at the Legion. ---------------------------------------------April 9th - 6:00pm Daryl Makk appearing at the Turner Valley Legion.
April 16th - 2:00pm Children’s Easter Party 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 Mar 3rd to Mar 30th, 2011 - Art Exhibit - FULL CIRCLE - Meeting Point Artists Association at TURNER VALLEY SCHOOL Contact: Carol Webb, 403-938-7359. ----------------------------------------------April 1st to May 7th - A Day in Okotoks - Student Exhibit - Large Gallery, Okotoks Art Gallery in The Station. 403-938-3204. ----------------------------------------------April 1st to May 7th - Sheep River Photography by Anne and Mark Durocher-Weston - Small Gallery, Okotoks Art Gallery in The Station. 403-938-3204. -----------------------------------------------
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Foothills Lions Club Hosts Successful Interclub
By Nancy Bolluck The Foothills Lions Club (FLC) held their annual Interclub March 15th, 2011 with representatives from the Blackie, Nanton, Okotoks, 2 Calgary Clubs and several guests in attendance enjoying fun, food and friendship while raising money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program. Dog
guides are bred and trained in Ontario then matched with people with vision or hearing impairments, those with special needs, epilepsy and now children with autism. To train these dogs cost the Lions and other donors between $4,000 and $12,000 each, however the help and joy these animals bring to their human partners is immeasurable. Following the dinner the
Foothills Search and Rescue gave a very interesting presentation on their mission, objectives and training through a PowerPoint presentation and discussion. Often we take for granted the valuable service these volunteer men and women provide. The evening closed with
a silent auction in which the local businesses graciously donated items. With the help of these partners the FLC was able to raise over $1,400 to help with the Dog Guide project.
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When Connie and Jamie Greenshields agreed to take a guide dog puppy into their Okotoks home for a year and a half they had no idea how incredibly difficult their job would be... or how heartbreaking and rewarding at the same time. Now Connie's story about Dudley is about to be shared with the world via the latest Chicken Soup for the Soul - My Dog's Life available in bookstores mid April.
remove the cap and started to thrive...quickly becoming an important part of their family. Everyone loved him - even their own dog Bogey. Connie's story describes their growing pride in their puppy as Dudley finally mastered basic commands and the tears that came when he went off to college to become a guide dog. “Letting him go was the hardest thing I've ever had to do,” says Connie. “And yet we know this was the ultimate gift to someone who really needed him.” Today Dudley is a guide dog, giving independence to a blind man living on Vancouver Island. Dudley's story in Chicken Soup is a “mustread" for anyone who loves
ATB Supports DVB&GC
In support of the Diamond Valley Boys and Girls club, Cindy Boldt with ATB Investor Services, Joyce Ostroski and Marlene Ryks of ATB Financial recently hosted a seminar and invited local small business owners to attend. Participation from the community business owners was excellent and ATB would like to thank them for attending. An
organizational expert was ute $325.00 to the Diabrought in to provide the mond Valley Boys and business owners with Girls Club. ideas that would be easy to implement immediately. Some wonderful tips were passed along. As a result of this effort, ATB is proud to be able to contrib-
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Chicken Soup for the Soul - My Dog’s Life.... Okotoks Woman’s Story Pulls at the Heartstrings! The Greenshields, like many families, wanted to teach their children about the importance of giving back to their community. When they heard Alberta Guide Dog Services, a local charity, needed volunteer puppy raisers, they willingly opened their home and their hearts. Dudley came to them at eight weeks old, a Golden Retriever puppy with gentle eyes and impossibly soft fur. From the very beginning he was a challenge. “He could grab something and eat it, no matter how much you watched him," says Connie. He devoured children's socks, pebbles and even a bottle cap when he was very young. Dudley survived the resulting-surgery to
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dogs. Connie, who still volunteers as a puppy sitter for Alberta Guide Dogs, also receives a cheque for her story. To nobody's surprise, she's donating it back to support future guide puppies.
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March 26th marked the 3rd Annual Purple Day, supporting epilepsy around the world campaign. Epilepsy is a condition of the central nervous system, characterized by the tendency to have seizures. The term epilepsy covers a wide variety of disturbances in consciousness, ranging from mild sensations or interruptions in normal thought, feeling or behavior, which are barely noticeable, to the more severe convulsive seizure. Approximately 2% of the population has epilepsy. Anyone at any age can get epilepsy, although most cases are diagnosed early in life. As the baby boomers age, more seniors will be affected by epilepsy as a result of strokes, tumors and other conditions associated with aging. Okotoks resident, Kim Karran was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15 and used to suffer from 16 to 20 seizures per month until she had the Vegas Nerve Stimulator installed in her chest.
Being a “guinea pig” for the newest tool to treat epilepsy, Kim now suffers from 5 to 9 grand mal seizures per month. Recently, Kim had a grand mal seizure that caused her to bang her head off the bathtub and bite through her lip. When she awoke on the bathroom floor, she was covered in blood. “The bathroom is the most dangerous place and the worst place for a person to have a seizure. I am scared going into the bathroom and never lock the door which ensures that help
Gardens Galore
Spring Lists bring Summer Bliss, Part 1 Around here, the easiest way to get great summer colour from flowers is by growing them in containers. Now is the time to start planning our container gardens. I always make plans and lists and then, once I start shopping for my plants, I get sidetracked by something new or something on sale. But the planning is fun anyway. Summer flower containers are great on decks, stairs, by doorways, along driveways and even tucked into shrub and perennial beds. Larger containers can take larger plants and won't need as much watering, but they can be heavy. Smaller containers need more watering but can be very versatile when grouped in floral displays. Most flowers are going to need 10 – 12 inches of growing medium to last the season. Width is more important than depth as many roots are going to grow sideways as well as
down. Large containers can be partly filled with woodchips or other material before adding the growing medium. This helps to reduce the weight. I use a soilless mix (3 parts peat moss, I part perlite, and 1 part vermiculite) for most of my containers. I add a bit of garden compost to the larger containers. Or you can purchase ready mixed container medium. A note about peat moss: it is hydrophobic. Once dried, it is very hard to rewet. Dry peat moss is flammable. In the fall and winter, you can use your containers for seasonal displays but they should be moved away from doorways and stairs and, if not used, they should be emptied or covered to prevent them being used as an ashtray. Anything can be used as a container but the flowers need drainage. An undrained decorative container can be used by putting some gravel or small rocks in the bottom and then putting a drained container inside the decora-
can come in if something goes wrong”, said Kim Karran. Kim is motivated and passionate about volunteering with the Epilepsy Association to raise awareness and get people talking about epilepsy in an effort to dispel myths and inform those with seizures that they are not alone. Kim and others in the community could be seen wearing Purple on Saturday to show support for those who battle epilepsy on a daily basis that there is hope. For more information check out this website: http://www.epilepsycalg ary.com/information/ge neral.php.
By Karen Brewka tive container, perched on the gravel. Hanging baskets need to be anchored with enough hardware to support the weight, even in the wind. Next article, we'll talk about placement, size and colour, and choosing plants. Some questions to ask yourself about the locations you might want to use for containers: ` How much sun exposure each day? ` How much wind exposure? ` Does my hose reach this location? There are lots of books and magazines in the library to provide inspiration. Plant catalogs and internet sites on container gardens can be helpful. The Valley Neighbors Garden Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. For information call Susan at 403 – 933 – 7675. The Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. For information call Sheila at 403 – 931 – 3989.
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Diamond Valley Business Expo By Todd Curran With over 600 licensed businesses in Turner Valley and Black Diamond, the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce shone a spotlight on the area's skilled artisans, professionals and businesses by hosting the Diamond Valley Business Expo on March 18th and 19th. With the support of the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley and an enthusiastic group of individuals called the Diamond Valley Economic Partnership, the Diamond Valley Business Expo became an instant hit with
consumers and business owners alike. After setting up on Friday evening at the Flare & Derrick in Turner Valley, registered businesses got to meet, mingle and network over hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. A presentation emphasizing the importance of collaboration, joint initiatives, partnerships and mutual support was then given. From 10:00am to 4:00pm on the Saturday, the public visited 40 local business booths to discover new products and solutions for installing solar panels, avoiding reno-
vation pitfalls, finding grief management support and hundreds more. The 24 presentations in the new Sheep River Library and dozens of gift packages were also crowd-pleasers. “We had a great turnout and received a lot of positive feedback,” says Diamond Valley and District Chamber of Commerce president Clayton Foster. With the success of this first Expo, the Chamber is aiming to make it an annual event. “It went really well,” Clayton says. “The public was happy to discover businesses in the area that they weren't
aware of, which made the Expo really effective for the vendors. We've already got new people interested in participating next year.” For more information on the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce visit www.diamondvalleycham ber.com.
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New "Farm To Table" Initiative Developing bridges between local farmers and food-conscious consumers will be the goal of a new "Farm To Table" initiative sponsored by the Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. "Our Agricultural Society, particularly through our famous Millarville Farmer's Market, is
uniquely positioned to establish closer 'farm to table' connections between our local area farmers and those regional consumers who would like to know first-hand where the food they eat is coming from," says Hugo Bonjean, best-selling author, local resident and VicePresident of the Millarville
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Racing & Agricultural Society (MRAS). "We will be looking to promote awareness about local sustainable agriculture, solicit contacts from consumers who are interested in the direct purchase of their food from farms and hope to promote direct sales to our area restaurants and food artisans, starting with our own Farmers Market food concession." "We think sustained awareness and support through a new MRAS
"Farm To Table" committee will lead to more farmers in the area being able to make a living from agriculture," added Mr. Bonjean. A March 25th launch of Mr. Bonjean's book, A People's Power, doubled as a fundraiser for the new Farm to Table committee, with food and talent being donated for the cause. For more information on the new Farm To Table initiative at MRAS, please contact Hugo Bonjean at (403) 933 3913 Or e-mail hb@hugobonjean.com.
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TURNER VALLEY SCHOOL NEWS
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets It was a cold dark night when Harry was sitting on his wooden bed listening to the suspicious sounds coming from his cupboards. In fact Harry was so curious that he walked over to his cupboards and SWUNG them open and an odd creature pounced out! Harry was even more suspicious now because the creature kept on repeating do not go to Hogwarts over and over again. But Harry could not stay because his friend Ron was floating outside in his sky blue car. Harry ran
towards the car and sprinted inside and they drove off into the darkness. I really liked this book because it's very magical and there are disappointments around every corner. I also liked this book because the author has such a creative mind and excellent description. I would recommend this book for ages 10 to 14. So go ahead and find out what will happen next in the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. By Shae
Grown Ups This is a movie rated PG-13. The problem of the movie is that his two sons are video game geeks and his high school team coach passed away. He went out to the lake house with his old high school basketball teammates. They were all out at the lake house when they found a rope tied to a tree beside the lake. The kids didn't know what it was for. When the guy explained it they made him go first. When he was out far enough he forgot to let go! When he came back he hit the bird out of the tree
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Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool for the 2011 summer season as follows: SENIOR GUARDS AND JUNIOR GUARDS The Town of Turner Valley requires seasonal full/part time Senior and Junior Lifeguards for the Turner Valley Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool commencing May 16, 2011 (weather permitting). These positions will be responsible for staff and summer programs including Red Cross/Lifesaving lessons. Excellent communication, organizational and public relation skills are a must. The job descriptions for these positions are available upon request from the town office during regular office hours or the town website www.turnervalley.ca. The successful applicant will have the following qualifications: National Lifeguard Service Award, LSI, and Emergency First Aid Applicants must be able to provide copies of valid certifications. Deadline for resumes are: Senior Guard Positions - April 15, 2011 Junior Guard Positions - April 15, 2011 Mail to: Town of Turner Valley, Box 330, Turner Valley, Alberta T0L 2A0 Attention: Cheryl Gross, Pool Operations Coordinator Fax to: (403) 933-5377 ~ Email to: cherylg@turnervalley.ca The Town of Turner Valley appreciates the interest of applicants and wishes to thank all for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Student Reviews
and landed on it. They were worried about the bird he landed on. My personal preference on this movie is that it is a hilarious comedy. You can watch it over and over again and you will still laugh. The reason it is a great movie is that the characters just act so funny. Grown Ups is an outstanding movie. I really think this is the best movie I have ever seen. I would recommend this movie for anyone in grade 4 to grade 6. By Justin
My Trip to Panorama When I went to Panorama we stayed in a hotel with a window and three beds. It took one hour to unload our things. I only had one suitcase. My mom had two. That's a lot!!!!! When we were all unloaded we went to the pool. There were two pools, one freezing, one burning. I had to keep switching pools because none were just right. I was really tired after switching so many times. After we swam Kyra, Keydra and I ate KD. My mom had salad. Yummy! I really liked that there was more than one pool so
Turner Valley Council Meetings for April Start Time - 6:30 pm
April 4th - Committee of the Whole April 18th - Regular Council Meeting
Notice of Municipal Utilities Rate Increase Effective March 1, 2011 The Town of Turner Valley will implement the last phase of the full-cost recovery utility rate program, effective March 1, 2011. The program is designed to encourage water conservation, while supporting a sustainable waterworks system. It places water costs responsibilities on all users and will eliminate tax subsidies. The Town is also encouraging residents to recycle and reduce waste going to our landfills. New rates will affect both residential and commercial customers. Visit www.turnervalley.ca for details and to calculate your projected rate or contact 403.933.4944, admin@turner valley.ca for assistance.
Conserving Water It’s everyone’s responsibility Indoor water conservation tips *
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Upgrade plumbing fixtures to low-water use type Turn off water while brushing teeth Reduce time in the shower to under 5 minutes Flush toilet only when necessary Run dishwasher and washing machine only when full *Source: Town of Okotoks, Water Conservation Tips
I c o u l d switch. I loved the food it was delicious. My family really liked the ski lift. I was really scared at first. I loved the hotel rooms. They were huge! They rocked! I felt rich when I saw the hotel rooms!!! This was my second favourite trip I've ever been on. It was so much fun! I think people ages one to fifty would like this trip. There is a lot of hotel space and rooms. I hope everybody in my class can go and have the chance to enjoy it. By Kynlie
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
Town of Turner Valley Mailing of 2011 Assessment Notice is Hereby Given that Pursuant to Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Acct 2000, R.S.A., Chapter M26 for the 2011 Assessment Notices for the Town of Turner Valley were mailed on March 11, 2011. All Turner Valley property owners are advised that there is a sixty (60) day period from the date of mailing, in which to submit a complaint in regards to the Assessment Notice. Any person may inspect the assessment roll at the Municipal Centre during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessment notices as a result of this advertisement. An open house will be held with the Assessor May 3rd from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. If you wish to discuss your assessment, please contact the town office at (403) 933-4944 to make an appointment. Town of Turner Valley Municipal Centre Box 330, 223 Main Street N.E. Turner Valley, AB T0L 2A0
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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points for sportsmanship for a total of 34 points after playing sixteen games and winning thirteen of them. They lost two, early on in the season and tied one. Entering the seven series play-offs, with several members on the injury list, they played with determination. In a challenging three game series they beat Hanna 4 to 3 in overtime at home, lost 4 to 2 in Hanna and then came out fighting for the banner in the final home game. Synonymous with this area, Cow Bells and Bull Horns raised the roof at Oil-
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Did you know??? that all of Council and committee of council meetings are open to the public and we would like to welcome anyone to attend. During the last municipal election some of us heard that Council is not spreading the word. If you are interested in anything about the town; please check out the Town of Black Diamond website and the event calendar for upcoming events. Even better, if you are interested in committing approximately 2 hours a month to make your community a better place, we may have opportunities on various committees. Please contact the Town office for further information. Thank you to all the volunteers and local merchants who took part in the Diamond Valley Business Expo on Saturday March 19th, it was a huge success. It was great to see all the networking, visiting and learning about what our communities have to offer. Are you interested in what the Town of Black Diamond Parks and Recreation Board is planning for 2011; are you interested in the goals and objectives of Black Diamond's Sustainability plan? Everyone is welcome to hear annual presentations from these committees on Monday April 4th at 7:30 in the Black Diamond Town Office. Parade Planning is underway! We would welcome at least 20 more volunteers to assist on June 4th with everything including; volunteer coordination, traffic control, set up and take down. For further information please contact barb1@webby.com or telephone Sharlene at 403-919-2450.
Energy update - Solar generation has done well – From September 26, 2007 until March 21, 2011 we have generated 8,507 kilowatt hours of power which is equivalent to 8,419 kgs of Greenhouse gasses avoided. The wind turbine on the roof has generated 90 kilowatt hours of power in 26 months. The second wind turbine located on the tower behind the arena, has generated 149 kilowatt hours of power in 14 months. In 2010, the Oilfields Regional Arena has reduced its power consumption by 73,889 kilowatt hours of power in comparison to 1999. This is equivalent to 53.1 metric tons of reduced CO2 (Green house gasses avoided). In the last seven years we have saved 231.6 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere by reducing our power consumption. The average household contributes 12 metric tons of CO2 annually, so we've saved the average household CO2 contribution of 33 houses for 1 full month each!
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The Scoop on Poop Every responsible dog owner agrees... picking up after your dog is a MUST. No matter where or when it occurs, there is NO excuse for not scooping the poop. So here are some reasons why EVERY dog owner MUST be responsible for picking up EVERY TIME. 1. It's the law. Just like littering, it's unlawful NOT to pick up after your dog, and your violation is subject to fine. 2. It's common courtesy. Cleaning up after your dogs shows respect for our neighbours and our community. Only irresponsible dog owners leave their dog's poop for others to look at, step in or clean up. 3. Dog Poop is unhealthy. Abandoned dog poop can host diseases and/or parasites which can infect other dogs that come into contact with it, or be transmitted to people who accidentally step in it and track it home. Particularly at risk, of course, are children who play on the ground. 4. Dog Poop bio-degrades slowly. Some people think it's okay to leave dog poop because it will break down naturally. However, the biodegration process is very slow, and, especially in places where the dog population is high, abandoned dog poop can accumulate faster than it breaks down. Watch future editions for more reasons to keep scooping!
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Look Ma – No Wings We called him “Goofy Freddy”, partially because we were a tough gang of 7 year olds but mostly because Freddy was…….. well, a tad goofy even by 7 year old standards. While most of us made our way around the neighborhood with coaster bikes assembled from remnants of assorted mechanical parts, Freddy hit the streets running with a brand spanking new CCM one Spring morning to the envy of us all. You could hear him coming from a block away. “Look Ma – No Hands” he'd scream just prior to slamming into the side of various parked vehicles and assorted unsuspecting pedestrians. In addition to being somewhat unbalanced, Freddy just didn't get it when it came to understanding traffic flow. Needless to say Freddy went through a lot of bicycles and took out more than his fair share of innocent bystanders by the time we lost track of him. Understandably, Freddy after a short while, had very few takers when he offered rides on the crossbar. A story hit the headlines the other day that made me think that perhaps Freddy had given up bicycles and had gotten into the airline business. There's shall we say, a somewhat checkered history of entrepreneurs who feel that there's a fortune to be made in the business of offering cheap flights. And while there is in fact a fortune to be made in offering and subsequently accepting payment for cheap flights, it's the actual completion of the flying program that's raised the alarm bells over the past few years. Zoom FlyGlobespan Jetsgo Oasis. To name but a few. And like Freddy, there
were more than a few casualties from the debris field when things ground to a halt. Now comes word of a new operation poised to launch this summer over the North Atlantic, a route that has statistically seen more overcapacity and perpetual loss leaders than Dollar Stores in a major city. To sweeten the pot, the alleged driving force behind this one horse stable is a veteran of one of the previously mentioned operators. Perfect. Gives me the same reassurance as a telemarketer trying to convince me he's the best positioned guy to manage my portfolio. He's got years of experience having previously worked for Bernie Madoff. But it will be different this time don't ya know? Where other operators ply their craft through the utilization of modern fuel efficient aircraft which keeps the per seat mile cost down, this operation's going with an aircraft type first introduced in 1983 and discontinued 21 years ago in 1990 after a production run of only 81 aircraft. Okay - an older, less fuel efficient aircraft requiring 1 additional cockpit crew is bound to cost a bit more to operate. No problem - add more seats. Done - where a certain Asian operator squeezes 405 bodies on board their 300 series, this new one's planning on 517 seats to accommodate the Canuck crowd on the 10 hour Vancouver to London flight. That's like Goofy Freddy putting 4 on the crossbar for a quick jaunt round the block . I can hardly wait. The ads will probably start in another month. "FLY DIRECT FOR LESS - AVOID THE CROWDBOOK NOW - ONLY $699" "LIMITED TIME OFFER $499 - INCLUDES A SET
By Dave Heron
OF GHINZOU KNIVES AND A WAM BAM NUT CHOPPER" "OPERATORS STANDING BY - NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH TRAVEL AGENTS - CALL NOW" Which will possibly be followed by ads a month later that suggest "due to circumstances beyond our control" and sage advice to contact your credit card company to file a claim for flights purchased but not taken. The only truly unknown factor here is whether or not Goofy Freddy will dust off his old CCM and come roaring down Airport Road bellowing "LOOK MA - NO WINGS" and finally achieve personal credibility after all these years. *POSTSCRIPT* This article was originally published by yours truly on January 25th of this year in a travel trade publication called Open Jaw and was in reaction to a new operation based out of Calgary calling itself BRITFLIGHTS.COM The people behind BRITFLIGHTS.COM were thought to be some of the same ones that had been involved with the now defunct ZOOM Airlines and GO TRAVEL DIRECT. Needless to say, more than a few industry insiders were a tad skeptical over this newly proposed venture. As of March 22nd, the notice appearing on their web-site simply states, “It is my regret to inform you that Britflights Inc. will no longer be operating”. Wow – who'd have thought? Other than perhaps Goofy Freddy. Adios until next time Dave Heron Dave Heron is the owner and operator of: Pace Setter Travel & Tours (1995) Inc; P.O. Box 612, 49 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks. Tel: 403.938.5454 Toll Free: 1.800.206.7223. Fax: 403.938.5568 Email: pacesetter@nucleus.com
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C. Ian McLaren News After having to cancel the Winter Carnival many times over a number of weeks due to extremely cold weather, we had to rush to have the carnival last week when the weather warmed and the strong Chinook winds threatened to melt all the snow. The students, staff and parents had a wonderful time. Students participated in relay races with sleds, treasure hunts for coloured ice blocks buried in the snow as well as building and decorating giant snow castles. We also had a great turn out to our Eagles Expo: A Celebration of Learning on Tuesday, March 15th. In each homeroom, students shared with their parents portfolios of work and participated in learning and assessment activities. The Leprechaun traps were on display, parents could experience mission impossible in the gym, tour through the library and look at all the new books and have their portraits drawn by the students in the Grade 5/6 class. The Grade 3/4 class had a cultural fair with displays, artifacts, music, art and food from all around the world. There were activities on smart boards in all
the classes, literacy tasks and students tried to outsmart their parents in math activities. During our School Council Meeting later that evening, there was a presentation made by Doug Stevens, FSD Director of Distributed Learning about Students Achieve. At this time, parents received their logins, instructions and assistance in accessing this program. Students Achieve is a web enabled software application designed to provide students and parents with a portal into the classroom and into student learning. The Learner Profile and Student Achieve report on Academic Achievement and the Characteristics of Responsible Learners. Academic Achievement indicates how your child is performing in relation to the course and grade level learner outcomes in the Alberta Program of Studies. The Characteristics of Responsible Learners contribute to the development of your child as a responsible learner and are an integral part of the learning process. The Learner Profile and Stud e n t Achieve use categorical grading in reporting stud e n t a c ad e m i c
Longview Link Wow what a difference a few weeks make! The warmer weather definitely had people in good spirits. Everywhere I looked I saw people out walking and chatting with neighbours OUTSIDE! We're not fooling ourselves, we knew there was more white stuff but we're happy to see the dirty old snow melting away. With all the melting a whole new set of problems arise. The garbage hidden beneath the snow over the winter starts peeking through as well as the dog
and cat feces from winter. Spring and warmer weather make it imperative to remove this as soon as possible. Please do your best to rid your property, or nearby surroundings of the garbage and mess left from winter. Water is starting to run and rise so be aware of your surroundings if you're out walking. Sunday April 17th is the EGGstravaganza at 1pm Centennial Park in Longview for all the local children (of all ages) for more information please
achievement. Categorical grading is the best practice of assessment used by educators in describing student's academic achievement. This enables students and parents to clearly see what it takes to be successful. When students can see the target clearly, they are much more likely to reach it. Additionally, the use of rubrics that describe performance also enables students to self-assess and be able to determine the next steps in their learning. We want everyone to be well informed and confident in their understanding of assessment, evaluation and reporting. A BIG THANK YOU is extended to Legacy Oil and Gas Inc., Turner Valley Field Office and Dave Grenwich, Operation Superintendent, for giving Longview School a donation of $1000.00 in support of our Fine Arts Program which includes art, drama and music. Legacy is committed to assisting communities in areas of need and this very gracious donation was presented to the students, staff and Principal, Mrs. Roberts by Mr. Dan Janicki. This gift is very kind and the thoughtfulness greatly appreciated by all of us at LONGVIEW SCHOOL.
Students at C. Ian McLaren in Grade 3 have been working on their story writing. Here are a couple of the stories to share with the readership. “The Princess” by Jaden Lightning crashed and banged as the princess was staring out the castle window with her cat Spice. When all was quiet the princess turned to her pink bed and sat on a pillow. Suddenly a giant lightning bolt crashed into the group outside and it shook the castle! When the lightning bolt was gone there was a cloud of smoke and out stepped a vampire! A maid saw the princess disappear with the vampire! She screamed for the prince to help and he got there in the blink of an eye. The maid pointed to some dark clouds in the sky. They slowly started to move out of the way and there was a dark scary castle. The prince saw the princess being dragged inside. He thought of a way to save the princess. He got his wand out and threw it with all his might, and it hit a sparkling cloud of dust. As the cloud gently floated to the ground his wand flung back and he put it away. He pulled and tugged at the cloud and it made a shiny rope. The prince threw it as hard as he could with all the energy he had left, but it wasn't
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long enough. So he got his wand and pointed it at some twigs on the ground and they started floating. He dragged the twigs to make magic stairs. He almost got to the top of the castle when his weight made the twigs crumple to the ground! The prince thought that he would never save the princess but he had one more idea. He ran up the wall and started to float. As he was floating he made magic stairs by pointing his wand at the wall and using bricks that came from it. Finally he reached the top of the castle, grabbed the princess and started to run home. As they were running, bats started to chase them. The prince picked up the princess and started running so fast that you could not see his feet. He reached the princess' castle but the door was locked so he looked all around the castle and found a window that he climbed through with the princess. They felt utterly exhausted. He remembered how hard he had tried to save the princess. He felt happy when he saw the princess' smile and he hoped that he would never have to do that again. He decided to go home and practice his spells so he could get better at them in case he needed to save another princess. The End
“Fred and Susan” by Coulter Fred and Susan were running. They needed to get to their friend's house as quickly as possible. But they took a wrong turn and they got lost in the woods. They felt scared because they heard crashing sounds in the woods, but they couldn't see what was making the sounds. They tried to find a road so they could get back home to be safe. But they were too deep into the woods and there were no roads. They climbed a tree to try to see something that they recognized. The tree was too prickly and scratched their arms. When they finally got to the top they only saw fog. They could not see the road, which meant that they couldn't get home. They felt sad and cried over and over, but luckily police flew over in a helicopter and found them. They told their dad that they would never go outside without him again. They remembered the crashing sounds in the woods, and how scared they felt from the noises. They hoped they wouldn't get lost in the woods in the first place. They decided to never go out in the woods again without their dad, and they fell asleep in the helicopter. The End
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Striving For Excellence Together
We at É c o l e P e r c y P e g l e r S c h o o l believe we have what it takes to be a responsible learner! We believe that successful students exhibit Confidence, Respect, Citizenship, Independence and Work Habits.
Every month, teachers choose students in their classrooms that have been exemplary in their strive for excellence. Two awards are given, one for the most powerful student – the student that has shown evidence of all the characteristics of a responsible learner. A second award(s) is given to those students that have exhibited one or more of the characteristics. As a part of our Panther Pride celebrations, we also include spirit activities. Our last two Pride/Spirit days have included Twin Day and Crazy Hair Day. Proud Panthers believe that if a student works hard
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and embodies these traits, then their academic progress will follow. Congratulations to all of our powerful learners for the month of January and February.
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Sheep River Library More Spring Courses Literacy for Life Courses Book Buddies/Food Fun and Dog Tales will be offered in early in April. This course, provided by the experts from Literacy for Life, is one of the most popular courses presented by this agency. Each week we will provide an activity around making your own creative book or helping your child find the joy in healthy snacks. Book Buddies: Parents and children make a themed book together using a variety of different materials. This allows a child to experience reading through their senses and play! Watch your child grow as the words you choose together leap off the pages. This is coupled with a story and circle time. Food Fun: When healthy food becomes fun, it becomes yummy for your kids and you! Join us in our mission to gets kids involved with the story of food. Your child will participate in making a snack that they can offer to you-the parent (some help may be required). Combined with a story, songs and rhymes all you have to do is eat and be merry! This course runs every morning from 10:30 till 11am from April 5th till June 21st – twelve fun filled ses-
sions at the new library. Dog Tales is a program for 8 to 12 years olds especially for children who struggle to find joy in reading. These children may require a safe space for that to happen. Dog Tales is designed to offer that. When matched with a gentle dog, children can relax and find a willing listener! Dogs are screened for their gentle nature and willingness to respond to affection it's a win-win that's tried and tested. Watch the video at: www.litforlife.com to see the benefits this program can bring. This course runs on Tuesday, April 5th to June 21st from 4:30 till 5:00pm or 5:00 until 5:30pm at the Turner Valley location of the Sheep River Library. How to register in Book Buddies or Dog Tales: Visit www.litforlife.com and click on the programs tab followed by in the community and then school age. Click on the calendar and you will be taken to the registration form! You may also call the library at (403) 933-3278 or Literacy for Life at (403) 9335092. Photography Courses Two new photography courses have been scheduled for April, just in time to help you get ready for spring and summer picture taking.
These evening courses will be instructed by Jim Nelson, a published photographer with over 40 years of experience. All you need to do is bring your camera, your manual and your questions. The April 14th course, You and Your Camera, will cover what is an F-stop, what is a shutter speed, how are they related and how do I use all these “modes” on my camera? You may be used to learning the A,B,C's of something, but what are the C,D,E's of Photography? Come to this seminar on April 28th to learn more about your camera. Registration has started. Just call the library at 933-3278. Parenting Courses Two new programs on parenting will be held in May. How to Improve Your Child's Positive Behaviour explores effective techniques and methods of how to develop problem solving skills to control outbursts. This is an afternoon program for parents with children of all age groups. Small children are welcome to join a story in the library during the workshop. Parents of 4 and 5 year olds will want to attend the fun workshop, Teach Your Child to Read which will be held May 19th in the afternoon.
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Millarville’s Cool News Grade 4 Many events have been happening at our school lately. Our class is starting our Green Thumbs plant project, with tomatoes, cucumbers and sugar peas recently transplanted and started under our grow light. We are learning about light and plants in Mother Nature's Patterns, our IB unit of inquiry. We are also learning about Alberta history of the fur trade and early settlers, with students interviewing family members to research family history and stories of arrival in Alberta. We recently visited the Grade 5 class to see their electricity pro-
ject, lighting up their cardboard houses. Grade 4's received some ideas about exploring Gr.5 Science and one of our Gr. 4 students used this experience to construct a fan that works at home. The Upper School recently visited the Military Museum to see a special show, “Afghanistan: a Glimpse of War”, as well as to tour the new naval and air displays. It was a very interesting time as one of the exhibitors, a wellknown Ottawa photographer who had been embedded with the Canadian troops, conducted the tours for each grade. This special exhibit will be
there until the beginning of July for the public to visit. The Grade 1 & 2 classes are continuing to Skype with Ian Dutton, the artist from Britain who has been doing art with them via satellite. Grade 3's are investigating their observations that “Math and Science are all around us, from the time we wake up until we go to bed.” As a school and community, we are looking forward to being able to use our gym which is being freshly painted. Everyone is also looking forward to some more pleasant weather after so much cold and colds!
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“Inner beauty is important…but not nearly as important as outer beauty,” states Ellen DeGeneres in her Cover Girl 'Simply Ageless' TV commercial. Ellen would certainly seem to be correct, as the multibillion dollar industry of fashion and makeup suggests that this is true. This seems especially accurate in the western world, where multi billions of dollars are spent annually. Fashion magazines, TV shows on fashion and shows all about celebrities where all the emphasis is on what is worn and how they look, most TV shows and sitcoms where stars are dressed up – this is what meets the eye wherever we turn. God says the opposite. He emphasizes that it's what's on the inside of a person that really counts. A good example of this is from God's writings when the prophet Samuel was told to go and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king of Israel. At first God didn't reveal to Samuel which of Jesse's many sons he was to anoint to be the new king. He said he'd show him at the time. The first son to pass before Samuel was Eliab. Samuel thought for sure he was the one God had chosen, but God had other ideas. “When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD's anointed stands here before the LORD.” But the LORD said to
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Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:6, 7 NIV, 2010) Then there was the youngest that was out caring for the sheep in the fields. His father Jesse hadn't even called him in to pass before Samuel, but this is what happened when he came in from tending the sheep: “In the same way all seven of Jesse's sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any of these.” Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the LORD said, “This is the one; anoint him.” So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed
David with the oil. And the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.” (1 Samuel 16:10-13 NLT) Contrary to what most of the world thinks about outward beauty and how important it is, God wants us to realize just how significant and vital the inside of us is – that is, what is in our hearts. He is the only one, who has the only way, of reaching down inside our hearts and changing it and shaping it to what it should be. “The Lord your God will change your heart and the hearts of all your descendants, so that you will love him with all your heart and soul and so you may live!” (Deuteronomy 30:6 NLT) “This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives ( hearts ), just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God's wonderful grace.” (Colossians 1:6 NLT; (parenthesis mine) How about you? Are you ready to let God change what's really important in your life, the inside of you, in your heart? He loves you and yearns to share His life with you everyday. Readers are invited to write Gloria at: gloriawes@hotmail.com.
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Ape House - Sara Gruen Having read and enjoyed and passed around "Water For Elephants" Gruen's previous novel, I had very high expectations for this latest offering. I was disappointed - but maybe I had set myself up. The initial setting is a research centre dedicated to the study of the communicative behaviour of bonobo apes. After a bomb blast destroys the lab and injures Isabel Duncan, the bonobos are moved to New Mexico. Lizard, New Mexico becomes a madhouse as the media frenzy spirals upwards over the latest reality TV show - the life of the bonobos. Each individ-
ual ape personality shines through and we feel as though we know these bonobos personally. But the characterization of the people in this novel is extremely weak. I felt as though Gruen was reaching for content as she introduces the green-haired vegan protester, the meth lab's guard dog, Ivanka - the friendly, neighbourhood stripper, Amanda's botox, hair and body-image encounters with Hollywood - and she's the script writer!! This novel felt rushed to me and it certainly lacked the whimsy of "Water for Elephants." The biggest disappointment of all was the ending - not very creative or memorable. Basically this book was just too much about the humans and not enough about the much more interesting story of the bonobos. ¨ Water For Elephants
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………several others Shadowtag - Louise Erdich I read my first novel by Erdich many years ago "The Crown of Columbus", and have been a fan ever since. All of her fiction has a ring of truth based on historical data and that is my favourite type of book. This is the story of a troubled marriage and how that discord affects the entire family. Irene is finishing her doctoral thesis on George Catlin - the nineteenth century painter of Native Americans. Gil, her husband, is also a painter, whose most highly regarded works are all revealing portraits of Irene. As in her previous work, Erdich's Ojibwa heritage flavours this novel of differing tribal backgrounds contributing to the deceit and abuse of the couple who cannot live with or without each other. Their three children are caught in the war
of the parents and Erdich does a "beautiful job of demonstrating that love, or some version of it, does not prevent verbal or physical abuse." There are multiple narrators and this complex novel shows the challenges facing Gil and Irene because of the lack of a larger extended family. The narrative is heart-breaking but believable and the ending manages to surprise us by revealing the omniscient narrator. ¨ The Beet Queen M a s t e r ¨ T h e Butcher's Singing Club …………and many others including poetry, children's stories and nonfiction Who Knew? The Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucio signed the first map of the east coast of North America and thereby accidently named two continents.
The Life of A 'Yin-Inspired' Artist So here we are, a few days into Spring and we still have snow all over the ground. How are you really feeling about that? According to Feng Shui healing, too much precipitation is equal to having too much 'yin'. In other words, too much emotion. And so we binge on food and drink, we hibernate in our beds just a few minutes longer, vegetate extensively in front of the
TV, we harp on pet peeves at work, at home, even at fun social events. What we need is the sunshine to bring things back into balance. Sunshine is 'yang' and it cheers us up and puts us into action like nothing else can! Without it, we could zip away to some tropical, or as a minimum, a warmer locale? Attend a Hot Yoga class? Soak up the heat in a sauna, hot tub or tanning
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but very telling still life pieces titled: 'Emptiness' and 'Indulgences'. Every minute, hour, day and night spent on it were exceedingly therapeutic. In fact, a fellow artist recognized emotions in one that I didn't even realize I'd portrayed! And boy, did I feel good! So the next time you find yourself bogged down with an overa b u n d a n c e o f e m otions/frustrations, take a minute and think: Did you get your vitamin D today?
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Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham "AS ONE PERSON WE CAN NOT CHANGE THE WORLD BUT WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD OF ONE PERSON" Lion James Lee, Janise Galarneau, Lion Lona Lineham, Lion David Campbell and Isis and Theresa Velkova have just returned from a very memorable trip to Bali, Indonesia. This was truly a heart warming experience for me. Bali is a beautiful tropical island full of warm people and an interesting culture. Out of the tourist area people struggle to buy food and clothing, get medical attention and educate their children. The Foothills Lions Club donated $1500 to purchase 55 pair of special glasses and the Lions also donated about 300 reading glasses, to help the poor people of Northern Bali. These glasses were taken to the Helen Flavel Foundation, which is run by an Australian woman who first started this foundation to
can balance the coin on his nose. As this is happening pour a large drink into the funnel! Help Wanted: Advertise your boss's job in the local newspaper – by the way, we're looking for a new Publisher! Safety Meeting: Go around the office and tell random people that a particular person (e.g. your Editor) wanted to see them at 11:00am – they'll be surprised when 50 people drop around to their cubicle at once.
help educate the poor children in Northern Bali. Helen was ready and waiting for us when we arrived, to train her Balinese helpers to help test the eyesight of people needing glasses. Balinese people from many outlying villages were brought to the foundation, tested and received glasses. Many of these villagers have needed glasses for years but were too poor to purchase them. "Thank You" to Helen Flavel, Sukadana and Dewi (Balinese directors who work tirelessly for the foundation) and all the staff who were so well organized and made this project run efficiently. We were served lunch, water or tea breaks, with treats, and a delicious Balinese feast in the evenings, provided with a lovely hotel room at a discounted price and given free transportation when needed. We were so proud to be working with the "Helen Flavel Foundation" and so proud to be a "Lion". It takes so little to do so much. At our March 15th meet-
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The Oral Health Connection Diabetes and Periodontal Disease – A Two-Way Relationship
By Penny Judson-Benny ~ Registered Dental Hygienist Most people think of gum disease, or periodontal disease, as an infection localized to the oral cavity with tissue destruction confined to the mouth. However, mounting research over the last 20 years provides evidence that pathways of inflammation link oral infections, such as periodontal disease, to whole body damage. The strongest evidence of a link relates to diabetes and periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is often referred to as the sixth longterm complication of diabetes, but it often goes unrecognized by physicians who treat diabetic patients. People with diabetes are much more susceptible to periodontal disease. Once periodontal disease is established in a diabetic patient, metabolic control (glycemic control or blood sugar levels) of diabetes is complicated from the constant reservoir of gramnegative anaerobic bacteria that sit at the bottom of the gum pockets producing infection and low grade
inflammation throughout the body. That is why the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is sometimes referred to as a 'two-way street' and the reason why diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, just like optimal glycemic control, are essential in the medical management of diabetes. What does glycemic control have to do with periodontal disease? Diabetic patients who have good control over blood sugar levels (good glycemic/metabolic control) can prevent or delay the onset and slow the progression of the complications associated with diabetes, particularly retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. The same is true for delaying the onset or slowing the progression of periodontal disease. However, people with diabetes who have poor glycemic control (high blood sugar levels), the risk of infection becomes much greater. For instance, it is estimated
that poorly controlled diabetic people are at a 2 to 4 times greater risk for developing periodontal infection than non-diabetic people. That is why it is important for diabetic patients to achieve and sustain the same level of glycemic control as a healthy, nondiabetic individual. Good glycemic control significantly reduces the risk for the serious complications of diabetes noted above. Another important aspect of this 2-way street is the research that suggests chronic periodontal infection causes systemic inflammation that enhances insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Insulin resistance makes it difficult for patients and their physicians to achieve and sustain optimal glycemic control and increases the risk for coronary heart disease.
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by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Every action you take in the outer world of your life is going to have a corresponding sense of going deeper into yourself. Every time you go deeper into yourself you're likely to experience some impulse to express yourself in the world. The two are not only related, they are directly connected. While you may feel at times that something is too deep to express, or too superficial to explore the inner meaning of, I assure you that both processes are proceeding at the same basic pace, and will feed one another nicely. It is a truly meaningful advent that you are making the connection, and the truth is you've been doing so for a while. If you're looking for one significant reason why your life is so different now, that would be a great place to start your investigation.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) In all matters involving your profession or any kind of aspiration, be mindful of the random chance or odd contact that can help you get where you need to be. The world will have a way of yielding its secrets: who to speak to, what to ask, what to say at the right time. When you're not certain, do a little research and/or wait patiently for more information. It will have a way of blossoming on the branches like so many flowers of the springtime. While Mercury is retrograde, I suggest you pause before making any decisions, or making any commitments in writing -- even things like applications, or finalizing a new resume. Do the legwork and then wait until the end of the month to actually start the process. A delay of a few weeks could save you a few years.
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) Consider how your ideas about gender influence your ideas about your profession. You may feel that there is some factor working against you, something such as sex discrimination, but this may have its roots in what you were taught about yourself and therefore what you believe about yourself. So the issue is in a sense political because it involves the structure of society, but there is a deeply personal level in that we tend to make real what we believe about ourselves. Does anybody remember the Equal Rights Amendment? One of the most puzzling aspects of American history to me is how this could have possibly failed. Here is the salient text: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." I mean, how basic does it get?
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) Be aware that someone you care about is deeply sensitive at the moment, and their response to a situation that arises for them is unlikely to be a response to you. Don't take it that way -- if you do, you may get more deeply involved than you were planning on and indeed than you deserve to be. That said, you're unlikely to be able to ignore the situation. I can give you a clue. The person is having a challenging time dealing with a childhood trauma involving their mother, which may in turn involve her daughter. The charts caution that there is a veil of denial thrown over the whole thing, which may make the emotions involved extremely slippery. Here is the question: what does any of this have to do with you?
Gemini (May 20-June 21) This may be a wild month for you socially; you could have a lot of fun and you could get into a lot of trouble. I suggest you make real decisions, particularly about what you say. You may have never heard me say the word 'gossip' anywhere in the last thousand Planet Waves columns, but I suggest you not partake this month, even a little. Mercury retrograde in the hotly charged up social angle of your chart is a warning that even a small misstep, exaggeration or deception could cause a lot of problems. Indeed, you must be careful and conscious when you say anything to anyone. And
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) This is the month to be careful with money. Your fortunes could turn on the point of a pen; I will repeat the oft-cited standard advice for Mercury retrograde: beware of what you sign. I would go so far as to suggest you avoid writing your name inside the cover of a book, and if you do, write with pencil. Be cautious even with verbal commitments, such as promises and offers of favors. Be equally careful about what is promised to you; you're naturally skeptical and whatever is offered is likely to look really good. That said, the astral weather is extremely good for detective work. It's so good, all you'll have to do is let people open up and reveal their secrets. You
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Views on Vision We all have a unique pair of eyes that focus light on the retina in their own special way. The shape of the eye from one person to another is fully unique, and so in effect, no one's eyes focus light in exactly the same way as another person. In fact, it is very rare that any one person's left and right eyes work in exactly the same way. Refractive Error (RE), glasses prescription, neutralizing lenses - these are all terms that mean the same thing: A mathematical and optical representation of how the eye focuses light. The three most common refractive errors are nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. This article will compare and con-
trast nearsightedness and farsightedness. In order to see distant objects, the eye tries to relax and release focus. To see things up close, the eye must put some effort in and focus. This takes work. For people who spend little time looking at things within arms reach, this focusing effort is of little consequence. For those who spend much time at a desk or in front of a computer, the effort spent in focusing is much more important. For many, if too much effort is required to simply see clearly at close distances, they will prefer to look elsewhere, far away from whatever is in front of them. Nearsightedness (myopia) is when your vision is easier at near distances. That is to say, light is improperly focused on
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might have some great fun sharing a few of yours with the right person, but please don't put them on Facebook. Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) How much is too much of a good thing? You had better talk about it with the people who matter the most. You have a number of relationships brewing and they seem to have a diversity of appeals. There's some awesome potential for exchange on many levels. Yet you may wonder if they conflict with one another, or whether it's appropriate to be close (or even attracted) to more than one person. Here is where integrity comes in, mainly in the form of open communication. You will go a long way toward maintaining balance by repeatedly asking how various people around you feel. As long as they have their say, you will have a sense of stability and experience some extraordinary moments of contact.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) One thing I suggest you do this month is delegate any work that anyone can do as well as or better than you. This will serve two basic purposes -- you'll get to have more fun, and you won't push yourself to the point of exhaustion. You'll stay healthier and get more done and have weekends and evenings to yourself. Otherwise you run the risk of working yourself into madness, getting less done, and pushing your health past that certain edge where you know you shouldn't go. You just need the presence of mind to set aside your pride and ask people to take on tasks that you don't want or that you're not so good at. This is the trick -- keep what you're best at and what you like the most. Then tell me if you like this method.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) Many of your best ideas will come from what most people think of as mistakes. So if you're on a project or in a conversation or developing an idea and you do something 'wrong', or if you get confused, see if maybe you've actually got the better idea. By the way this is where most people shut down their creative process. True creativity can seem like a bunch of mishaps that lead from one idea to the next. The rational mind of a normal person wants everything to line up and be perfect, and come out exactly as planned. Art is what happens in the state of mind halfway between intention and neglect.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Hugh Prather once wrote, 'It takes ego to see ego'. Therefore, I am loath to trust any statement about someone being egotistical or driven by selfimportance. It may be true; heck, it's usually true, but you also have to look at the source when anyone makes such an accusation. Therefore, if anyone should make such a comment about you, notice who is talking and where they're coming from before you decide the statement is right. Our society has a little narcissism problem, coupled with a self-esteem problem, and the two usually go together. Your current primary mission in life is to feel good about your existence, and along the way you'll need to get your concepts sorted out. The truly rare commodity is self-respect -- and since we're on the topic, that's the real taboo.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Hugh Prather once wrote, 'It takes ego to see ego'. Therefore, I am loath to trust any statement about someone being egotistical or driven by selfimportance. It may be true; heck, it's usually true, but you also have to look at the source when anyone makes such an accusation. Therefore, if anyone should make such a comment about you, notice who is talking and where they're coming from before you decide the statement is right. Our society has a little narcissism problem, coupled with a self-esteem problem, and the two usually go together. Your current primary mission in life is to feel good about your existence, and along the way you'll need to get your concepts sorted out. The truly rare commodity is self-respect -- and since we're on the topic, that's the real taboo.
vision requires extra effort. When the eyes are allowed to relax, everything looks fuzzy distance and near. In some cases, seeing clearly takes so much effort, the brain is satisfied with seeing only a fuzzy image and gives up trying to force the eyes to see any better. In the end, vision is poor and reading difficult even with glasses. (This condition is incorrectly called 'lazy eye' and is better described as 'amblyopia'). Farsighted people often complain of pain around the forehead and eyes, behind the eyes and general headache and fatigue especially near the end of a work day. They also tend to squint a lot and this leads to facial lines. Children who are nearsighted are easy to spot, relatively speaking. They will have
Nearsighted vs Farsighted trouble seeing the board from the back of the class, but have little trouble seeing up close. Because nearsighted children see well up close, they handle near work with greater ease and they tend to do better in school. There are proportionally more nearsighted students in universities and colleges than farsighted students. Farsighted children frequently slip through the cracks of the school system because they are difficult to spot. They will often be able to see far and near, but this requires much effort. For the child, this effort to see is normal so they will not often complain, except for headaches. Copying from the whiteboard to a notebook can be an exceedingly tiresome and frustrating task for a farsighted
child. Often enough, farsighted children can also read, so this is another reason teachers and parents miss the problem. There is no significant difference between the sexes for farsightedness or nearsightedness. Some ethnicities have a higher prevalence of some refractive errors (glasses prescriptions), and there is compelling evidence that uncorrected near vision leads to an increase in nearsightedness during the school years.
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By Dr. Charles A. Boulet
the retina (the sensory tissue inside the eye). The result is that things in the near distance, say on your desk, are easier to see than distant objects which appear blurry. It doesn't matter how much you try to relax your vision, you can not see distant object clearly, but the benefit is that it takes less effort to see up close. There is usually little pain or discomfort associated with strong nearsightedness, but oddly enough mild nearsightedness can cause headache in school-aged children especially when they must squint ever so slightly to try to see the whiteboard more clearly. Farsightedness (hyperopia) is when your vision is easier at far distances. Farsighted people can often see well in the distance and up close, but near
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Security has become such a priority these days that nearly anyone can get away with anything. Your whole concept of what makes you feel safe is being turned on its head, and you may feel stressed out -even though you haven't necessarily connected the two. The thing that may be pushing your patience and invoking paranoia is your desire to feel safe, comfortable and secure. We live in edgy times and you will probably feel a lot better if you allow yourself to explore the edge. You may think that's the last place you want to go, but if you're looking for some peace of mind, you will need to push yourself into unfamiliar territory. Every cell in your body wants to go there.
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Annual AGM & Banquet Monday, April 4th 2011 Doors open at 5:30pm At Oilfields High School Gym, Black Diamond For more information please call Michelle 403-933-3928
CLIENT & SUPPORT LIAISON ComputerAid Professional Services is the largest Canadian Feedlot software company and we are looking for members to assist with our expansion into new markets. We are looking for that dynamic and outgoing person to fill the role of Client and Support Liaison. Key Ingredients for Your Success:
The ability to learn new software and train others
Detail orientated
3 years+ of experience with advanced customer support solutions
Comfortable with using technology to provide remote support
Strong phone skills to kick start sales cycle with prospecting calls
Track history of strong client relationships
ComputerAid is growing and this opportunity will give you the chance to transition to our Sales Team or the Support Team Leader as our client base grows. ComputerAid offers a fast-paced, dynamic work environment for a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send resumes to software@computeraidpro.com or by fax to (403) 938-4339.
Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond
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ALBERTA DISC JOCKEY SERVICES
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Free Estimates
If your band or DJ stands you up - call us.
403-606-2690
Beauty
to purchase and move if desired) available for someone who is looking for low start up and excellent return. $150G. Owner opened only for benefit of community--discovered not suitable for single parent. 403982-4900.
Certified Nail Tech in Turner Valley. $50/full set, $35/fill. 403-9333928. Start your year off right and do something just for you!
Business For Sale Cyber Space Okotoks is a Turnkey operation (inventory is ready
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed.
NOTICE OF MAILING ASSESSMENT NOTICES Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 311(1) of the Municipal Government Act 2000, R.S.A., Chapter M-26, the 2011 Assessment Notices for the Town of Black Diamond were mailed the week of March 25, 2011 to all assessed property owners. Town of Black Diamond property owners are deemed to have received their Assessment Notices as a result of the publication of this notice. Property owners in the Town of Black Diamond are hereby advised that there is a sixty (60) day period from the date of mailing in which to submit a complaint regarding the Assessment Notice. For information regarding Assessments, please visit the Town's website www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca
Summer Camps
DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility
now taking bookings for 2011 Kids Summer Day Camps Running every week in July and August. Booking up fast so call TODAY!
403-938-2649 or register online at www.djranch.ca
Business Opportunities Attention! Work from home, turn 10 hrs/wk into $1500+ a month, free-on-line training. www.freedomexcel.com ************************ Attention! Build a business at home. No parties or driving. Turn
10 hrs/wk into excellent income! Free online training; Flexible hours. www.build4freedom.com
Computers Virus Removal 403-601-6281; web design networking; sales & service; "Computers-highriver" 509 Centre St. High River across from Parts-R-Us.
Estate Sale Clock Lover's Dream! Over 200 antique & vintage clocks. Wide variety of styles. Priced to sell. No watches. Other treasures include an antique quilt, tools, fishing equipment & household contents. Friday, April 1st - 12 to 5pm, Saturday - 10am to 4pm & Sunday 12 to 4pm. 2112 PalisDale Rd, SW Calgary.
For Sale PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE. Quonset, size 38' x 28', with chain link fencing and front parking. 116 Sunset Blvd, Turner Valley. 403938-3231 or 403-312-7575.
Horses Horse Boarding between Okotoks & Black Diamond. Pasture $175/mth; Paddock $275/mth. Indoor arena. Resident manager on-site 24hrs. Call 403-938-2469.
Please read the Assessment Notice carefully. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at (403) 933-4348. It is possible that questions of a general nature can be answered directly by the Administrative Staff. However, if you would like to speak with the Assessor, please contact the Town Office as he will be available at the Black Diamond Town Office on Wednesday May 11, 2011 by appointment only. Any person may inspect the Assessment Roll at the Town Office during regular office hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Town of Black Diamond Box 10 301 Centre Avenue West Black Diamond, Alberta T0L 0H0
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Lost and Found Found at Oilfields Food Bank, Lewis Memorial Church, Ladies Gold Wedding Band. Phone Sharon at 403-938-7719.
Pets Free to a good home. Black, long haired cat, 6 years old, spayed and de-clawed. All shots up to date. Very friendly and affectionate. Call 403-819-4093.
Rentals Shared Accommodation in Turner Valley available immediately. Must be employed, non-smoker, social or non drinker. Bright and clean, furnished basement w/gas fireplace. Includes; tv/dvd, cable, wireless internet & utilities. No pets please! $500 security deposit & $650 monthly fee. Call 403938-6596. ************************ Live in the country! Rent this acreage just 4 miles south of Black Diamond. 2 bedroom house with attached garage. Available immediately. DD - $1300/month with references. Call 403-933-7661. ************************ For rent in Black Diamond – Retail Space. 900 sq ft. Close to main street. Recently renovated. Excellent parking. $900/month, heat & water included. Available April 1st. Phone 403-933-2560 for showing. ************************ Turner Valley cul de sac - 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 5 newer appliances, open concept, unfinished basement, large fenced yard, front porch, back deck. Ideal for professional or retired couple. N/S, dog welcome. References required. $1300/month + utilities. $1000 DD. Available May 1. 403-8709399.
Riding Lessons Blue Spruce Training Stable. Boarding, English & Western lessons, specializing in the beginner rider. Outdoor, indoor, heated arena. Horses for sale,
CLASSIFIEDS lease or trained. Call 403-9313500. ************************ Riding lessons for all ages. Focusing on general horsemanship and safety. All levels of experience welcome. Call 403-669-3603.
Up-Coming Events Cyber Space Okotoks Presents April 2nd: 5pm to midnight ADULTS ONLY gaming night--cash bar A p r i l 8 t h : S TA R C R A F T TOURNAMENT - $25 entry fee - 611 PM, preregister only. April 9th: WOW TOURNAMENT $25 entr y fee - 6-11pm, preregister only. Tues/Thurs - Non-profit meeting space available - $5.00 p/h. Youth organizations are welcome to book a "free" Tues/Thurs evening to check us out. 403-982-4900 www.cyberspaceokotoks.com
Vehicles Scrap Car and Metal Removal. Free pick up and removal of all unwanted vehicles, running or not. Cash for some. Call 403-6013521.
Vehicle Accessories Warn Winches. Ready to GO OFF ROAD! New M-12,000lb $1779. M-8,000LB $799. All new with warranty. Koop’s Auto Service. Call 403-369-4884.
Volunteers Help Needed with "Meals on Wheels" deliveries in Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Hartell, Longview and possibly Millarville. Weekdays only over the lunch hour; no weekends, no evenings. Perfect for the retired person. A very satisfying way to help housebound people in our communities. Call Mrs. Campbell at 403-938-7775. ************************ Garden Club Coordinator in Turner Valley. Do you love gardening? Would you enjoy helping to plan and organize
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monthly garden club meetings? Bring your ideas and we'll create a fun and informative garden club. Susan Feil - 403-933-7675. ************************ Volunteers Wanted at Sheep River Library. Help is needed with working on the floor, re-shelving books and shelf reading. Special project volunteers are needed to help with fund-raising for new furniture and shelving for the new facility. Community sign team for the outdoor types needed to help once in a while in putting up wording to announce upcoming events. Call Muhammad at the library 403-933-3278. ************************ The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is currently seeking Volunteers who would be interested in leading our “Saturday Night Sing a Long” program from 7:00 - 8:00. If you enjoy the company of seniors and love music please contact Michelle, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator at 403.933.4028 or email recreation.hcl@foothills fdtn.org.
• Fireplaces & Stoves • Furnace Replacements • Garage Heaters • Full Gas Fitting • Insurance Inspections
SALE!
Up to $200.00 in free accessories on all fireplaces for March!
403-933-3444 THE FIRESTARTER
“Your Fireplace Specialists” www.thefirestarter.ca
Toll Free 1-866-516-4412
Bay 4, 402 Centre Avenue, Black Diamond
Well Being Reiki Share at Barnes & Crackle Massage. All levels of Reiki welcome! The first Wed of every month at 7pm. Please call: (403) 933-5081.
************************ Volunteer and Lost & Found ads are free of charge. You can choose your own custom heading. People love to read the classifieds and the more ads there are, the more they work for everyone - so call today for this economical and effective way of advertising. It’s great for selling personal items or promoting business products and services! CALL US TODAY! 403-933-4283 Regular $5 per edition or Feature $15 per edition
to the
Scott Daniel Seaman Memorial Fund at The Calgary Foundation
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for their generous donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Diamond Valley. Boys and Girls Clubs of Diamond Valley & District A good place to be
We greatly appreciate your support of our programs for children and youth!
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403-536-1623 1.866.513.8060
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craniosacral therapy for humans and animals
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“The Perfect Place to Hang Your Hat”
ACCOUNTING
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Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
Personal Taxes - E-file • Self Employed Taxes - E-file Corporate Taxes • Discount Rates for Seniors
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210 1st Ave. SW,
Black Diamond (The old Post Office)
ADVERTISING & MARKETING
Newspaper EW G AT AY Regular Ads Directory GAZETTE Business Profiles
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www.sundancesaddlery.com
EXCAVATION & LANDSCAPING
Just One Big Happy Family!
Snow Ridge Plumbing
Blanket Wash & Repairs Saddle Pads, Leg Wraps Hoods, Navajo Blankets
587-434-0731
Better Than Home ‐ Coin Laundry
http://dv.openroads.ca/snowridge-plumbing/
27 McRae St. ‐ Okotoks ‐ 403‐938‐7788
ROMAR
403.601.3133
CONTRACTING LTD.
Acreage & Commercial
Made to Order Hot & Cold Sandwiches Home Made Pies Gift Ware Regular & Specialty Coffee
The Navajo Mug
403-558-2272
Development Specialists
Serving Southern Alberta
EYE CARE Dr. Cindy
Kruschel O.D. EYE CARE CLINIC Comprehensive Eyecare For The Entire Family HOURS Tues & Wed 9am - 9pm; Thurs 9am - 8pm Fri 9am - 5pm; Sat 9am - 12 noon (EXCEPT FOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS)
140 Morrison Rd, Longview
Black Diamond Liquor Store Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri & Sat 10am - 11pm
EXCAVATING
CAFÉ
Call Rod 403-861-5956 Email: rods.emi@telus.net
403-938-2469 ~ www.djranch.ca
LIQUOR STORE
We Buy Scrap Cars
Small plumbing, heating & gas fitting. Ask about my specialty product installs Reasonable rates
Al LeRossignol
AUTOMOTIVES
(Beside the Esso) 101 Centre Ave,
403-933-2757
Black Diamond
Fax: 403-271-7969
Plumbing, Gasfitting, Renovations, Rough-ins & 24 hr Service
REAL ESTATE
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SAND & GRAVEL Ph: 403.933.2722 info@valleyliquor.ca www.valleyliquor.ca 206 Main Street NW, Turner Valley Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri - Sat 10am - 11pm
In an emergency, please call Dr Kruschel 403-938-0577 27D McRae St., Okotoks - W of Post Office 403-938-2191
CHILD CARE PRIVATE DAY HOME in TURNER VALLEY
HEALTH & BEAUTY Kelly Culliton RN, CBT www.krawellness.com
An elite day home (adjacent to Turner Valley School), is now providing the following solutions for families requiring childcare: drop-in - part time - full time
Please call Wilma 403-933-7492
DRAFTING AND DESIGN Terry Johansen AT BDT
• 24-hour Onsite Manager • Family Operation • Indoor Arena • Affordable Rates
Semi Retired Plumber
Drop Off & Self Service
Classifieds Advertorials Supplements Special Editions
403-933-4283 or 403-938-2469 gazette@telus.net gatewaygazette.ca
Horse Boarding
DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility
403-899-2172 403-287-3252 PLUMBING
HORSES
Tel: 403 933 7707
Ph: 403-933-3778
PAVING
HEALTH & BEAUTY CranialWorks
403-305-9603
Specializing in Biofeedback therapy for stress reduction, pain management and muscle retraining Supplements Wellness Products
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Donna Turner Registered Massage Therapist
h Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage h Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Cell: 403-813-7742 Office: 403-933-3088 Sheep River Centre Black Diamond, AB
OUTDOOR RECREATION
403-606-2975
personalized home design & plans - town & country - additions
www.abodedesign.ca
email: terry@abodedesign.ca High River’s Full Service Salon & Spa
403-601-2886 609 Center St., High River, AB CANADA T1V-2C2
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Join Forces For Management Services The Town of Turner Valley and the Municipal District of Foothills are entering into a Management Services Agreement where one, or more employees of the MD, selected by the Municipal Manager, shall be carrying out the functions of Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Turner Valley. In addition, enhanced service or additional service requirements / pro-
jects may be negotiated with the Town of Turner Valley Council based upon information or recommendations related to scope, feasibility, fees and other requirement related to the project. The Management Services Agreement was signed by both parties on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at the Town of Turner Valley, in Council Chambers.
Household Hints By Rosemary More Soap and Suds...and more
With respect to my Mom's little book here's the continuing list of handy hints and suggestions using soap and suds to make life easier, and cleaner. 1. When preparing pots and pans for an outdoor barbecue the soot washes off much easier if you prepare the bottoms first by coating them with soap. 2. The old standby: a tight ring will slip off your finger easier if you soap your hands. Just an aside from me, if you're doing this over the sink, make sure the plug is in or move away from the open drain. 3. A saw will cut wood more easily and smoothly if you rub both sides with soap. 4. If you're going to the toboggan slope with the children, rub the bottom of their sleds and toboggans with soap, they will get a smoother and faster slide. 5. Zippers also work more easily and glide smoother if you rub soap on the closed zipper, then unzip and run soap over the opened teeth. 6. Wallpapering - the note says to apply wallpaper more easily and to prevent hardening that can cause cracking and peeling, add a small amount of soap to the paste bucket. It doesn't specify what type of soap, nor whether it works in the water with pre-pasted paper. I wasn't going to experiment with my new wallpaper. I wonder if anyone has ever done this one? 7. Rub moistened soap under the lip of a watering can to prevent drips. 8. To machine stitch smoothly with heavy fabrics such as denim, or canvas, as well as plastic rub a sliver of dry soap under the
presser foot. 9. Economical and easy fuel for the fireplace. Tightly roll old newspapers into small logs, tie them firmly and soak them in soapy water. Drain and dry them by standing on end and you're ready to go. I also remember my Dad adding potato and/or orange peels to the center of the logs. The orange peels gave off a really nice scent. The potato peels apparently help clean out creosote from the chimney. I know it didn't hurt. 10. If you have squeaky floor boards work a little moist soap into the cracks, this will stop most problems. 11. Here's a funny one that I doubt anyone will use these days, but must have been handy way back when. To give whitewashed walls a glossy finish mix a pound of soap in a gallon of hot water and add to five gallons of whitewash. 12. Mix several drops of dish detergent soap with undiluted vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray bugs with the mixture, it is non toxic, no fumes and works. While on the subject of vinegar, and keeping in mind the time of year, fill a spray bottle with one part water and three parts vinegar, spray it on the car windows in the evening; it'll prevent frost from forming and saving you a scraping job in the morning. And just because I've learned a new trick, and it won't fill an entire article, if you don't have and wondered, those little clay discs that you put in the brown sugar container to keep it loose and soft really do work! Send your tips to Rosemary at gazette@telus.net.
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Fabulous Contest For Fabulous Moms Albertan of Fabulous Corporation, 20 finalists to compete for lous Mother of the Year™
Calling all mothers! Fabulous Corporation Gives Back Division announced the launch of their Fabulous Mother of the Year™ contest, open to all mothers / grandmothers across Alberta. Fabulous Mother of the Year™ is a celebration of incredible mothers, their inspiration, life philosophy, unfailing love, strength of character, inner beauty and outward charm. Its purpose is to honour and recognize outstanding mothers in Alberta and draw attention to fabulous women who make the world a better place. “Too often, mothers do not get the recognition they very much deserve,” says Janeen Norman, CEO
an Alberta-based TV and film entertainment company. “We're trying to fix that.” Nominations for the 2011 Fabulous Mother of the Year are now being accepted at: www.fabulousmotherofth eyear.com/nominations.p hp. To qualify, nominees must be Alberta residents and a mother who is either biological, step, adoptive or foster/guardian. The deadline for entering the 2011 Fabulous Mother of the Year™ contest is 11:59pm on April 15th. Nominees must also have completed their nomination acceptance form no later than this time. A panel of celebrity judges will select the top
the 2011 title of Fabulous Mother of the Year™ in Calgary on Saturday, May 7th at 1:30pm at the Delta Calgary South Hotel. The 2011 Fabulous Mother of the Year™ winner will receive a fabulous makeover and luxurious weekend getaway. Emcee for the event is Vickie Chase from CTV Calgary. Judges for this year's contest include: Kelly Falardeau, professional speaker and 2010 Fierce Woman of the Year; Tamara Plant, publisher of Mom Magazine; Christina Rowsell from Calgary's Lite 95.9FM and Ellen Percival, publisher of Calgary's Child Magazine. An online vote for the people's choice of Fabu-
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will be held in tandem with the event, with the winner announced at the event. The people's choice winner will receive a sensational spa treatment. All net proceeds from the Fabulous Mother of the Year™ contest go toward the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, helping kids with ADHD and learning disabilities lead fabulous lives. Tickets for the event are $35 and are on sale now. To learn more about the Fabulous Mother of the Year™ contest, please visit www.fabulousmotherofth eyear.com.
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Coaching Educational programs for adults and children
Evenings & Weekends Barn & Lessons
Located 3 miles east of Black Diamond; 8 miles west of Okotoks at Highway #7 & 112th Street West
www.djranch.ca
DJ Ranch offers first-class Horsemanship Lessons tailored to the individual. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, we have the right program for you. We offer pasture or paddock board.
Spring Camp April 25 to 29th Call to Register
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Real Estate Round Up BRING HORSES - CAYLEY
$659,900 MLS# C3442334
SOUTHERN REALTY
4.99 acres fully rail & cross fenced, renovated home over 2,400 sq. ft. developed, walkout basement, sunroom, 32’x20’ stable, 2 large garages, 3 sheds, landscaped, fruit trees, garden toys included, (mower, sprayer, rototiller, etc.) Some furniture included. 8 person hot tub.
3 Exterior 3 Roof 3 Structure 3 Heating 3 Air Conditioning 3 Insulation
Terry Arnett · 403-336-1555
3 Plumbing 3 Interior 3 Appliance testing 3 Thermal Imaging 3 and MUCH MORE!
Cell: 403-667-4924 Toll Free: 1-888-503-1280 E-mail: odds-onn@hotmail.com
BRAGG CREEK
762 Highway
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$989,900
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· Must See!!/Ultimate in privacy · Located on 10 acres with full services · 1750 sq/ft Walk-out/3 beds · 4 Car garage/unfinished loft · Available now!!
TURNER VALLEY
472 Seclusion Valley Dr
$699,900
· 1572 sq/ft bungalow/5 beds · Fully finished/Current showhome · Tile/Hardwood/Granite/Skylights · Upgraded cabinetry/upgraded exterior · Triple garage/Must see!!!
TURNER VALLEY
456 Seclusion Valley Dr
$499,900
· 1882 sq/ft 2-storey/3 beds · Hardwood/Granite/Bonus room · 3 car garage/Upstairs balcony · Backs onto greenspace · Mountain Views!!!!
Acre+ lot has the potential to be divided into two large lots. 180' of river front, mature trees and a no-through road. 1400 sq.ft house with upgrades, 30'x68' shop, fully insulated and heated, 12' and a 14' door.
BLACK DIAMOND
SOLD BLACK DIAMOND
236 Willow Ridge Manor
Mike Hughes Realtor: (403) 978-4828
$499,900
· 1440 sq/ft bungalow/3 beds · Walk-out bungalow/Fully finished · Granite/Hardwood/In-floor heat · Backs directly onto ridge · Mountain Views!!! Riverwood · New showhome coming soon!! · Build your dream home · Exciting new sub-division · Check out our choice lots · Mountain Views/Walk-out lots
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Want your house sold? Call Mike