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AREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community Calendar MONDAY
1st & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------10:30 ~ 11:30am Creative Writing - Cecily Fowlie Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-9382032. ------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------
May 30th, 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, drops in welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------7:30pm Last/every month. Legion Ladies Auxiliary 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Last/month. Camera Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-2407.
----------------------------------------------May 24th, 2:00pm start - Art Without Borders by Muriel Knowler Sheep River Library. 403-9333278. ----------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------8:45am The Seniors Alpine Ski Club ski Nakiska, meet at "Calgary Recycles" (off the Trans Canada) to carpool. www.seniorsalpineskiclub.com ------------------------------------------------------8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and all levels, Millarville Community Hall, drop in welcome. Margit 403 931 3649. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-9334036. ------------------------------------------------------10:30am ~ 3:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month. Diamond Valley Quilt Club Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-931-3989. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Book Buddies Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours Club. 403-933-4289.
-------------------------------------------------------1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volunteer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Lit for Life Prgm 403-995-2660. -------------------------------------------------------5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone welcome. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-938-2032.
----------------------------------------------May 25th, 7:00 to 8:00pm Alberta's Grizzly Bears by Nigel Douglas. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. ----------------------------------------------THURSDAY 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 Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403-931-2373. ------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 11am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra 403-558-3696. -------------------------------------------------------10:00 ~ 10:30am Around the World with Dance & Play class for Moms & Tots. Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm 1st/every month General Meeting Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Open Painting Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-933-3947. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. -------------------------------------------------------5:00 ~ 7:30pm Fish & Chip Night / Crib at 7:30pm Legion Turner Valley 403-933-
4564. -------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm World Diva Workout Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Valley Neighbours Club. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. Youth Auxiliary Legion Turner Valley 403-933-3739. -------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.
---------------------------------------------May 14th, 9:00am to noon - Project Green Day for Black Diamond and Turner Valley - Includes annual river and park cleanup, meet at Scott Seaman arena. FMI: 403-933-5174 or see both towns' websites. ---------------------------------------------May 14th, 8:00am to 4:00pm Garage sale/Bake sale taking place at 33 Crystal Ridge Way. All proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 403-370-4678 or 403816-8297. ---------------------------------------------SUNDAY
----------------------------------------------FRIDAY 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.
Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412. -------------------------------------------------------11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.
----------------------------------------------SATURDAY 9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------4:30pm Meat Draw, 50/50 & Free Pool Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412.
---------------------------------------------May 14th, Hope and Healing Gala for Rowan House - Cocktails at 5:30pm - Highwood Memorial Centre, High River. 403- 938-6785.
--------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS May 13th, 4:00 to 8:00pm, Saturday, May 14th, 10:00 to 3:00pm and Monday, May 16th, 4:00 to 8:00pm. Bag 'O Books Sale at the United Church in Turner Valley. $3.00 per bag. Bags provided. 403-933-4114. ----------------------------------------------May 27th, 6:00 to 9:00pm & Sat, May 28th, 9:00am - Okotoks Annual Collector Car Auction 403-938-8950. ----------------------------------------------
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Grassroots ~ May 10th - May 23rd, 2011
Grand Opening Well Attended
By Todd Curran The Sheep River Intermunicipal Library hosted a grand opening in celebration of the new facility on April 23rd, welcoming a
huge knowledgehungry crowd. “I applaud the efforts of everybody involved in getting this project completed,” says Turner Valley Mayor Kelly Tuck. “It's an exceptional building that this town is really proud of and I'm looking forward to the education and learning that it'll bring to our area.” With the project propelled by many committed
volunteers and board members, MLA Ted Morton commented, “It takes a lot more than money to do something like this. It's a nice example of co-operation.” Diane Osberg, Library Board Chairperson, is in complete agreement, saying the new facility is the result of hard work performed by many different people. Universally impressed with the facility, services and programs being offered by the new library, attendees say it may become the hub of the community.
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Telus Supports Boys & Girls Club
Lesley Ritchie, A good place to be President of the Calgary Telus Community Ambassadors, (left in the photograph) presented the Diamond Valley and District Boys and Girls Club with a $5,000 donation on May 5th. Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Shir-
ley Puttock was pleased to receive the funds, which will be put toward purchasing technology for their teen group program. “We're pleased to be able to help the community,” Lesley says. “The Telus Community Investment Grant helps finance initiatives like this, where employees and retirees can help the community.”
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The Sheep River Health Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Myra Miller as its new Executive Director. “We have found an excellent professional to lead the Trust to the next level as it plans to raise $2million over the next three years,” said Board Chair Frances Jackson Dover. Funds raised by the Trust support health priorities in Foothills com-
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munities, including improvements to the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre and the Rising Sun Long Term Care facility. Another funding focus of the Trust is establishing a Pediatric and Family Wellness Network as well as supporting programs in public and mental health including the purchase of muchneeded equipment for Oilfields Hospital and
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many locations across North America. Myra succeeds David Lynn who, as Executive Director for two years, has been a leading force in implementing procedures and infrastructure in the organization. Through his efforts the Sheep River Health Trust has grown in keeping with the Sheep River region.
Sheep River Centre 126 Centre Avenue W., Black Diamond
GOPHER BAIT UPDATE! Optimal control of GOPHERS (Richardson Ground Squirrel) can be achieved if control work is done at the proper time. Adult Gophers are emerging from hibernation now and will breed immediately. The young will emerge at the end of June. A control program is very effective now BEFORE they breed. A Gopher is above ground only about 6 hours of any day, so shooting at them is not all that effective compared to an effective Bait. We suggest our anti-coagulant Bait. The Bait will control them by baiting their holes, or placing the Bait in Bait Stations. This Bait is made by a Pest Control Co. and is very effective if used properly! *Beware of retail outlets “POISON products”. Acreage owners are allowed to use anti-coagulant Bait as are Farmers & Ranchers. The Bait is safe to use around Pets & Wildlife. The "VARMITGETTER" is also available for Mole and Gopher control in larger areas, using a mixture of Oxygen/Propane that destroys Rodents and their tunnel system.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley To Manage Cemetery Expansion
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By Todd Curran On April 23rd, MLA Ted Morton presented an $85,700 cheque to the Turner Valley Legion in aid of the Foothills Cemetery expansion project. The project, which aims to double the regional cemetery's current size, is being executed by the MD of Foothills and the Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley under Legion management. “The cemetery is nearly at capacity right now,” says Turner Valley Legion President, Michel Jackson. “So, we're eager to get the expansion going. This money should go a long way toward achieving our goal.” “This money is being really well spent,” Ted Morton says. “For families and communities to have a proper cemetery to bury their loved ones is important and we're hoping to see more collaboration between
Black Diamond and Turner Valley on projects like this.” The project is scheduled to start as soon as the ground thaws and is targeted for completion this summer.
You too can become a Legion member! Visit our new website’s membership page for details:
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Non-members Can Rent Our Hall For Meetings, etc Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 121 Sunset Blvd. East, Turner Valley Office 403-933-4600 ~ Canteen 403-933-4564 Email: rcl78@telus.net ~ www.rcl78.com
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Diamond Valley Project Green Day It's May—that means it's time for our annual Diamond Valley Project Green Day! This is the day when green-minded volunteers from Black Diamond, Turner Valley and the MD of Foothills come out, spruce up, help conserve the green areas of our communities. “It's a great family event to kick off summer,” says John Stoll, chairman of the Town of Black Diamond Parks and Recreation Committee. “Our plans for this green morning include a river cleanup, green spaces cleanup, pocket garden weeding, Friendship Trail and highway cleanup, and planting trees in a park,” he adds. According to Monique
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door prizes and an opportunity to check out energyand water-saving displays, to being served morning tea and coffee and a fabulous BBQ lunch by the friendly folk of the Foothills Lions Club. As this event grows bigger each year, several sponsors, including the Town of Black Diamond , the Town of Turner Valley, AG FoodsCountry Food Mart, Hortscape, Foothills Lions Club, Volker Stevin and Diamond Valley Disposal have stepped up to show their support. Please come out on May 14th morning, from 9:00am to noon, to show your support, too.
Photo from last year’s Clean Up
Penny Judson-Benny RDH Magee Place 4-220 Centre Ave. W Black Diamond AB
LeBlanc, manager of community services for the Town of Turner Valley, “Project Green Day is in line with our two communities' proud stewardship of the environment and we're delighted to be a part of such a great event.” To speed up the registration process, we now have online registration at the t o w n s ' w e b s i t e s www.town.blackdiamond.a b.ca or: www.turnervalley.ca, plus in-person registration starting at 8:30am will be available, too. What's in it for you? Project Green Day volunteers go first class all the way, from receiving feel-good work assignments, eco-friendly
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Menzies Wins Again! He asked his Riding to re-elect him and re-elect him them did! Ted Menzies is seen here at his celebratory party following his landslide win in the Federal Election on May 2nd. Menzies’ smile says it all! “My main job is to make sure that I reflect what the constituents of MacLeod think, how they think and what they want to see our government do,” said Menzies. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to two ministers, the Minister of International Trade and the Minister of International Cooperation. In 2007, he became Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, and in 2011, he was sworn in to Cabinet as Minister of State (Finance).
Validated Results from Election Canada website for MacLeod Riding: Conservative - Ted Menzies 40,007 ~ 77.5% NDP-New Democratic Party Janine Giles 5,335 ~ 10.3% Green Party - Attila Nagy 2,389 ~ 4.6% Liberal - Nicole Hankel 1,898 ~ 3.7% PC Party - Brad Carrigan 1,754 ~ 3.4% CHP Canada - Marc Slingerland 252 ~ 0.5% Total number of valid votes: 51,635. Polls reporting: 258/258 Voter turnout: 51,792 of 84,182 registered electors (61.3%) The number of registered electors shown does not include electors who registered on election day.
Grassroots ~ May 10th - May 23rd, 2011
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Spring Turkey Dinner On May 16th, you'll be
Something smells good in the kitchen at Lewis Memorial United Church. Their annual Springtime Turkey Dinner fundraiser will be held on Monday, May 16th at 125 Royal Avenue in Turner Valley. This United Church is a bustling and busy home
to various programs within the community such as Scouts, Guides, Sparks, Brownies, Literacy for Life, Mommy & Me and Middle Age Exercise programs, the Oilfields Food Bank and many more. These fundraising events are a vital and important aspect for continuing their Outreach into the community.
greeted by the aroma of roasting turkey. What could be better than that! Well, dessert of course, and this crew of volunteers will be offering a tempting, not-to-be missed selection of pies!! There will be two seatings for dinner: 4:30pm and 5:30pm: The cost is: Adults
$12.00 Children (age 6-12) $7 Preschoolers – free Tickets available at the door (cash or cheque only please). Or you may prepurchase tickets during regular office hours (Tues/Thurs 9 am-3 pm). Phone 403-933-4114 or visit: www.unitedchurchinthev alley.ca
The fundraising Garage and Bake Sale is taking place on May 14th from 8am to 4pm, at 33 Crystal Ridge Way in Okotoks. The Bake Sale is featuring ½ sugar-free treats and half regular baked goods. If you can't make the Sale, donate online by going to
http://jdrfca.donordrive .com/index.cfm and searching team name "Beef". The team is donating all proceeds to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, so come out to support Juvenile Diabetes Research and two local Okotoks girls with big hearts!
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garage sale on May 14th to help raise even more research money. “Both of our fathers are diabetic,” Brittne says. “So we want to raise some awareness and make a donation that'll help make things better for people with this disease.”
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Team Beef Is Raising Research Funds
By Todd Curran Even a month before participating in the June 12th Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walking fundraiser, Bronwyn Wheeler and Brittne Rasmussen are taking an extra step. The 21 year-old pair of Okotoks locals are organizing a
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WE’RE WE’RESTEERING STEERINGYOU... YOU... IN INTHE THE RIGHT DIRECTION! DIRECTION! High River Driver’s Education classroom at our shop: May 13th 6:00pm - 9:00pm, May 14th and 15th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Okotoks Driver’s Education classroom: May 23rd, 25th and 26th May 30th, June 1st and 2nd 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Lakeview Inn
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Town of
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Parks & Recreation Committee FCSS COUNCIL Meeting Special Events Committee
7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
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PROJECT GREEN DAY
Parks, Pathways, River Cleanup
Volunteers Needed!
Black Diamond and Turner Valley
May 23 Victoria Day – Office Closed May 24 May 25 May 30
Citizens On Patrol EDC Sustainability Committee
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Council Calendar May 10 May 16 May 18 May 19
W A L K - A - B L O C K
9:00 AM – 12 NOON, SATURDAY MAY 14, 2011 MEET AT SCOTT SEAMAN SPORTS RINK (Black Diamond) (to sign in and get your work assignment)
Bring your own work gloves (if you have any) Following the cleanup volunteers are invited to stay for a free BBQ lunch!
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS As an assessed property owner in the Town of Black Diamond, you have 60 days from the date your assessment notice was sent to you to file a complaint with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board.
PROJECT GREEN DAY includes: Sheep River Cleanup Clean up of green spaces and the Friendship Trail Development of a new park in Black Diamond
However, many matters can be resolved without the necessity of filing a formal complaint. If you have any questions regarding the information shown on your Assessment Notice, and would like to speak with the Assessor, he will be available at the Black Diamond Town Office on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, by appointment only.
Pre-register online at http://www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca or www.turnervalley.ca or call Black Diamond – 403.933.4348 Turner Valley – 403.933.4944
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Town of Black Diamond, Town of Turner Valley, Turner Valley Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Hortscape, Foothills Lions Club, AG Foods–Country Food Mart, Diamond Valley Disposal, Volker Stevin
Please call the Town Office at 403-933-4348 to make an appointment.
The Oral Health Connection
Town of Black Diamond
Temperomandibular Joint Disorder
Serving Our Community
By Penny Judson-Benny, Registered Dental Hygienist
Public Works Department It's the right time to join the Town of Black Diamond, a Town of about 2300 citizens, situated in the majestic foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Just a half-hour south of Calgary, the Town is a gateway to the ranchlands along the Cowboy Trail. A spectacular setting, friendly rural atmosphere, fascinating history, and a thriving artistic community are just a few of the qualities that give the Town its unique appeal. Equipment Operator II – Publics Works The candidate for the Equipment Operator II position will have five (5) or more years motor grader experience in final grading of granular based road ways and easements. Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, you will safely operate specialized motor equipment in daily municipal maintenance which include; water, waste water, solid waste, roads, and general maintenance of municipal infrastructure. On call and over time work will also be necessary. This work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the specialized equipment and may also assist in the guidance of other skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees in the performance of manual tasks related to equipment operation. Each equipment operator has an important obligation to themselves, associates, and the public when operating a municipal vehicle and should at all times conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner. Must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences, and possess strong customer service skills. A Valid Alberta Class 3 with air drivers license is required. This a full time position, 40 hours a week, at a pay range of $ 44,554 - $ 56,867 per annum. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career where you will make a difference. Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence quoting pwmanager@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca
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The Town of Black Diamond wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
My jaw hurts! What is TMJ? TMJ, or temperomandibular joint disorder occurs when the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw isn't working properly. This hinge is one of the most complex joints in the body, responsible for moving the lower jaw forward, backward and sideto-side. Any problem that prevents this complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones from working as it should is called 'TMJ' or 'TMD'. Often, TMJ feels like your jaw is popping or clicking or even 'getting stuck' for a moment. The exact cause of this misalignment is often impossible to determine. What are the symptoms of TMJ? TMJ disorders have many signs and symptoms. It's often difficult to know for sure if you have TMJ, because one or all of these symptoms can be present for other problems. Your dentist can help make a proper diagnosis by taking a complete medical and dental history, conducting a
clinical examination and taking the appropriate xrays. Some of the most common TMJ symptoms are: w Headaches (often mimicking migraines), earaches and pain and pressure behind the eyes w A clicking and popping sound when you open or close your mouth w Pain brought on by yawning, opening the mouth widely or chewing w The jaw gets 'stuck', locks or 'goes out' w Tenderness of the jaw muscles w A sudden change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together How is TMJ treated? While there is no single cure for TMJ, there are different treatments you can follow that may reduce your symptoms dramatically. Your dentist may recommend one or more of the following: w Trying to eliminate muscle spasm and pain by applying moist heat or tak-
ing medication such as muscle-relaxants, aspirin or other over-the-counter pain-relievers or antiinflammatory drugs. w Reducing the harmful effects of clenching and grinding by wearing an appliance, sometimes called a 'bite plate' or 'splint'. Custom-made to fit your mouth, the appliance slips over the upper teeth and keeps them from grinding against the lower teeth. w Learning relaxation techniques to help control muscle tension in the jaw. Your dentist may suggest you seek training or counseling to eliminate stress. When the jaw joints are affected and other treatments have been unsuccessful, jaw joint surgery may be recommended.
'Keep Your Smile For A Lifetime!' Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is the owner and operator of Mountain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in Black Diamond and can be con-
New Logo and Web Site Unveiled A t t h e Annual General Meeting of the Sheep Creek Arts Council, our new logo and the Web page were introduced after many months of effort and co-ordination by our Vice-president, Brenda Thompson. The photo on the home page of the website, showing the Sheep in all its splendor, was taken by Michael Hullah, a member of the Camera Club and the web design was by High Coun-
try Web Design, of Okotoks. Jackie Brassard, SCAC President, and Brenda Thompson collaborated on the design of the new logo which also includes a modernized ram as well as the Sheep River. It is hoped that the Web page will allow our members a simple way to keep up to date on the activities of the Sheep Creek Arts Council as well as a means of registering for classes online. The web site address is: www.sheepcreekarts.ca.
Some new faces were welcomed on The Sheep Creek Arts Council Executive. The Treasurer is now Barbara Ducharme and the new Secretary is Sheila Virgo. Presentations of Bernie Brown prints were made to the retiring Treasurer, Linda Schaal and her helper, Helen Winthrop, both of whom were thanked for their many long hours given to serve the Council. Muriel Dais, outgoing Secretary, also received a Brown print for which she thanked the
members, but she will be continuing as a Director of the Council. The Arts Council wishes to remind students that we provide two Five hundred dollar scholarships for students who live within the Oilfields High School bus zone and who wish to study some aspect of the arts (music, drama, fine art, journalism, architecture, etc.) at a post secondary institution. Application information is available from guidance councellors in the local
Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca
403-933-4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE Turner Valley Council Meetings Start Time: 6:30 pm May 16th – Regular Council Meeting June 6th – Committee of the Whole June 20th – Regular Council Meeting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Street Cleaning Week of May 16th to 20th Weather Permitting To ensure your street is cleaned please remove parked vehicles off the street! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Transfer Site Hours of Operation Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Effective April 18, 2011 until October 31, 2011 (weather permitting) the Transfer Site, located along the river road on the NW side of the Black Diamond bridge is accepting clean loads of grass/weeds and branches at no charge. If you have any questions call t h e To w n Office at 403933-4944.
Grassroots ~ May 10th - May 23rd, 2011 7 schools or by contacting carry the Rhubarb Festival Mrs. Dais at 403-933- signs in the Parade and 4578. Completed applica- will lead patrons over to tions must be received by the Sheep Creek Arts Counthe Sheep Creek Arts Coun- cil parking lot on Sunset Blvd. The Quilt Show promcil before September 1st. The Annual Rhubarb ises to be a colourful feast Festival and Quilt Show for the eyes and the Tea planning is well under will feature rhubarb crisp way. Everything rhubarb or pie to tempt the tastewill be available at the tea, buds. held in the Valley Neighbours' Club in Turner Valley on June 4th beginning at 1:00pm. The Bake Sale will begin at 11:00am after the Diamond Valley Parade is over. Again this year Stuart Cameron's antique truck, driven by his sonin-law, Doug Lansdell, will
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. New rates will affect both residential and commercial customers. Low water users can expect to see a reduction in their bills. Visit www.turnervalley.ca for details and to calculate your projected rate or contact 403.933.4944 for assistance.
Conserving Water It’s everyone’s responsibility Indoor water conservation tips *
Check for toilet leaks (a leaky toilet can waste up to 200,000 litres of water a year, Environment Canada)
DIAMOND VALLEY PROJECT GREEN DAY SATURDAY MAY 14, 2011 9:00 AM SCOTT SEAMAN SPORTS RINK
Clean up our river and pathway system and the highway along the Friendship Trail between the towns. Help plant trees in a park and clean up the downtown pocket gardens. Black Diamond and Turner Valley Following the clean up volunteers are invited to stay for a BBQ lunch! Volunteer registration will be available soon. Watch for more information at www.town.blackdiamond. ca and www.turnervalley.ca or call 403.933.4944
The Recycle Centre 106 Royal Avenue NE Turner Valley, Alberta 933-3303
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HOURS OF OPERATION
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
Vendors Wanted Millennium Park Market Sell and promote local products and services at the 2011 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days Millennium Park Market Main Street, Turner Valley Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Town of Turner Valley is now accepting vendor applications for table rental at the 2011 Millennium Park Market.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Items must be locally produced.
9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Non-profit organizations are welcome.
Saturdays - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Reserve your table now for only $20.00.
Closed - Sundays, Mondays & Saturdays on Statutory Holiday Long Weekends
Vendor application forms available at www.turnervalley.ca or call 403.933.4944.
The public shredding day has been moved to May 14, 2011
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TRAVEL TALKS AFRICAN SAFARI with DAVE HERON
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 ~ 7:00 to 8:00pm Sheep River Library, Turner Valley Pace Setter Travel & Tours .
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304 Main St. NW Turner Valley, AB 403-933-4822
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Auto Parts Store Import & Domestic Parts
Spring Tune Up! We do The Mist ™ In-Car Air Quality Service www.misthealthyair.org.
Hydraulic hoses made here Planet Auto Inc has licensed Automotive Technicians that specialize in the following: Service & Repair all Import & Domestic Vehicles Out-of-province inspections Computer diagnostics Laser 4-wheel alignments Suspension & brake service Maintenance - tire repair, oil changes Automotive & Ag Parts Hydraulic Hose Repair Air Conditioning Recharge & Refresh Complete Line of Lucas ATV & Motorcycle Oils
Travel Tracks Heading Back
Okay – let's be clear. We're heading back to Tanzania next January essentially because it was that extraordinary a journey – once wasn't enough. That said – this old boy ain't makin’ the same mistakes twice. For openers, we've no intention of travelling via London. London has as a prime tenant- Harrods. Harrods has as a prime product – shoes. I have as prime target – my lovely bride. To wrap it all together – 4 hours in Harrods runs about the same cost as a trip to Tanzania. We're searching for a routing that has Iqaluit as a transfer point because in terms of high end shopping – there'll be Nunavut there. As well, transferring via Nairobi's out of the question. If I'm going to spend 5 hours at an airport waiting for them to clear Wildebeests off the active runway, let it be at an airport that has a 1st class passenger lounge. Memo to the Nairobi Airport Authority: “A 1st class lounge is *not* defined as a spare storeroom where in exchange for $30, passengers can avail themselves of tap water and leftovers from the employee lunchroom.” On arrival into Arusha, I will personally check the amount of fuel remaining in the tank of the vehicle dispatched to transport us 50 kilometers in the dark over terrain that looks remarkably like a lunar landscape only with fewer signs of civilization.
Yes I signed on for some excitement but examining what may or may not be an empty tank after the engine dies at 1am with a bic™ lighter goes a bit beyond what I agreed to. I will avoid going into the Arusha Cultural Center with any thoughts of picking up a small souvenir. It was only after the first go around earlier this year that I came to the realization they have some magnificent artwork, however most of the good stuff comes in the form of wooden carvings, stands about 2 meters high and weighs in excess of a thousand pounds. Ideal if you're furnishing an Ethiopian museum perhaps – but as a carry on – not so much. Unless of course you cut a deal with Harrods on the way back in exchange for a pair of shoes. A supply of very large Ziploc bags will travel with me this go around. Never again after numerous cups of coffee at breakfast do I want to have to choose between the old eyeballs turning yellow or a quick jaunt outside the Safari vehicle in the epicenter of lion country. Especially with a brisk wind blowing. I'll pay extra to have the lodge pack me something other than the standard safari take out lunch. Not that there's anything wrong with it. Cold chicken, hardboiled egg, carrot sticks, bran muffin, essence of nectar and tap water, and an O Henry are all good. Just not 14 days run-
By Dave Heron ning. Unless you're one of the wandering gangs of baboons who delight in regularly removing these lunch kits from the safari vehicles as you're getting ready to depart. I'll order up a creamed garlic bran & tofu salad. Ain't nobody gonna swipe that one. This time round I *will* heed my lovely bride's advice and take a supply of one dollar bills equivalent in value to the gross national expenditure of most third world nations. No one in all of Africa has change. For anything. The bill comes to four dollars, you hand them a ten and you wind up with a baboon tooth and a box lunch for change. Last, but not least, I'm going to pack a five million candlepower solar flashlight with me this time. The whole concept of conserving energy by shutting down the power at the lodge at night boggles the mind. If ever I needed to see where I was going in the dark it would be in the middle of lion country. Hmm. I wonder if Harrods stocks those? 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
GIFTS AND GRIPES G IFTS A ND G RIPES
This is your opportunity to share your views on the BEST and the WORST of YOUR Community. You’ve expressed that you love to hear from us. . . . .We’d love to hear from you! Dear Editor, The Ministry of Culture and Community Spirit, owners of the Turner Valley Gas Plant, announced on April 7th they will be spending $340 million on a new museum in Edmonton. Replacing the 44 year old building now known as the Royal Alberta Museum, the new building will open in 2015. This likely explains why Minister Blackett cannot afford
to turn the Turner Valley Gas Plant, which he considers to be "historically significant" into the World Class Historic Site, that it is apparently been destined to become, in time for the 100th anniversary. Looks like Turner Valley will just have to wait. We've only been waiting since they bought it in 1985! Roxanne Walsh
All “Letters To The Editor” are more than welcome at the Gateway Gazette and whenever possible we will endeavour to print them. We reserve the right to edit or not publish submissions if they are in extreme bad taste, vulgar or could do damage to other specific persons. Please note that published submissions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Gateway Gazette, staff, associates or family. The Gateway Gazette (along with anyone connected to the Gateway Gazette) does not assume any liability or responsibility in light of the opinions of others. With all of that out of the way, please feel free to send us your thoughts or opinions, preferably by email at: gazette@telus.net, you can fax them to: 938-2473, or you can drop them off in our drop-box at Coyote Moon in Turner Valley or at Pharmasave in Black Diamond.
Sheep River Library Is OPEN
The new Sheep River Library is a reality, thanks to major funding and support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta and the Town of Turner Valley. Through the CanadaAlberta Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Agreement, the Federal and Alberta governments contributed a total of $1.966 million towards construction. The Government of Canada, Government of Alberta and the Town of Turner Valley each contributed $983,000 to this project. The total cost for this project was $2.9 million. Additional fundraising for furniture, equipment, amenities and programs was conducted by the Friends of the Sheep River Library Foundation. The library serves the Towns of Turner Valley, Black Diamond and the surrounding area within the Municipal District of Foothills. “The new library
is a great i m p r o v ement over the former facility and b e t t e r meets the needs of this growi n g c o mmunity,” said Ted Morton, MLA for FoothillsRocky View. “It will be both a centre of learning and a centre for the community. This project is a good example of co-operation and shared investment by all orders of government.” “On behalf of Turner Valley Council, I applaud the dedication and perseverance of all participants for the accomplishment in getting this wonderful facility open to service the residents of Turner Valley and region,” said Kelly Tuck, Mayor of Turner Valley. The 10,000-square-foot facility is a true focal point for t h e c o mmunity. Centrally located in Turner Valley, it features large, b r i g h t areas for b o o k stacks, a
lively children's area for reading and activities, learning and study centres, meeting rooms and specially designed storage for community groups' archives. A double-sided fireplace and cozy leather furniture also invites reading and social interaction. The building includes environmental benefits such as; reduced Green House Gas emissions from building operations, reduced energy consumption and reduced water and sewer loads on municipal systems. The new Sheep River Library is the culmination of five years of planning, advocating and fundraising. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 30th, 2010 and the new library opened for business on April 4th, 2011. The grand opening celebration drew a large crowd on April 23rd, gathering to observe the Official Ribbon Cutting.
C. Ian McLaren News To celebrate the coming of the Easter Break, what is better than an Easter Hat Parade? Many remember the days when the ladies would be adorned with beautiful hats to celebrate the coming of Easter, Spring and warmer weather. Students at our school put a twist on the day by creating crazy hats. As you can see by the pictures, there were indeed some crazy hats. The win-
Crazy Hat Day
ners of the contest as voted on by the students, Jerry Muelaner (our local trustee), Sandy Sims (our school custodian) and Scott Carey (principal of Oilfields High School) were Trevor Guylai, Austin Wagner and Morgan Wight.
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Millarville’s Cool News Are you someone with a passion for photography? Waiting for an opportunity to show off your skills? This is that opportunity. The Calgary Region Airshed Zone is now accepting entries for their annual photo contest! Cash prizes to be won! Entries will be collected until May 20, 2011. For guidelines and entry forms, visit our website www.CRAZ.ca.
Principal Notes A year ago we found ourselves in a very similar difficult time in education, as the provincial government was to cut back on funding and as a result teacher layoffs or restricted hiring was the plan. Midway through the summer, funding was restored and we were able to move forward. Once again we find ourselves in a situation where cutbacks are being mandated due to funding withdrawal from Edmonton. In Foothills School Division a variety of avenues are being explored to address the needed deficit free budgeting as mandated by the government. Among these is an early retirement incentive plan (ERIP) aimed at senior teachers in their fifties. Here at MCS, as well as in most schools, our “senior” teachers are strong mentors and role models for our younger and newer professionals. I am hopeful that we will be able to retain most of these. They have led the initiatives here at Millarville for school improvement and
have taken up the challenge in developing and implementing our International Baccalaureate Programme over the past six years. In November 2010, Bill Gates addressed the Council of Chief State School Officers (state governors) in Washington regarding deep deficits in education funding; herein are a few excerpts from his speech: One of the most expensive assumptions embedded in school budgets and one of the most unchallenged - is the belief that reducing class sizes improves student achievement. This view has driven school budget increases for more than 50 years. We've gone from a studentteacher ratio of 26:1 in 1960 – to 15:1 today. But smaller class sizes have not correlated with rising achievement. California spent $20 billion reducing class sizes, and student achievement did not change. There is a well known study out of Tennessee that found some increased
student achievement from smaller class sizes in Grade 3. But those findings – even if true – do not end the debate. Proponents have to argue that reducing class sizes promotes student achievement better than any other possible use of that money. And there is a lot of money tied up in class-size requirements. We know that of all the variables under a school's control, the single most decisive factor in student achievement is excellent teaching. It is astonishing what great teachers can do for their students. As a school administrator, while I have supported smaller class sizes, it may not always be feasible to keep to the recommended class size initiative that the provincial government seems to waffle on in mandating when and if budgets allow. The bottom line is the quality of the teacher in the classroom that makes the biggest difference to children. It is very difficult to execute a consistently high quality education system
when funding varies so greatly from one year to the next. For educators it is frustrating, exasperating and discouraging. Alberta has had a program in place for quite a number of years now to introduce innovative and high quality initiatives to our education of children at the school level. This program, known as AISI (Alberta Initiative for School Improvement), has become recognized world-wide for its step forward and excellent results in moving education beyond the “industrial age” model that has dominated how we deliver education to our students for so long. That funding has now been drastically reduced and will negatively affect school divisions and their schools' initiatives towards improvement. In education and in health care, a consistent level of funding must be available so that future planning and growth can take place in order to maintain excellence for our populace. Ted Thorne
From The Lions Den
Camping and Golf - Spring is Here at Last!
Patches & Threads Longarm Quilting Edge-to-edge designs or custom
-Shirt Quilts Turn old t-shirts into a lasting memory
Janet Madeyski 403-931-7544 Email: janetm@davincibb.net Priddis, Alberta Still serving Turner Valley & area with great service you can count on! S AUTO SERVICE GENERAL F& MECHANICAL
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Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham What a beautiful day it was on Sunday, April 30th - the day the Lions opened the Lions Campgrounds in Black Diamond and Turner Valley. We still had too much snow in some of the locations in the south end of the campgrounds where our long term campers stay and a few could not get into their usual places. We already have 5 or 6 long term campers and the rest will be coming very soon. There wasn't
much clean up work to do so we just had a fun gathering where "Top Chef" Lion Davis Whitehead, along with ''Sous Chef" Lion John LeBoutiller whipped up a mouth watering garlic shrimp and vegetable stir fry and Lion Willi Craciun showed us his well known Bar-BQ skills with hamburgers and smokies. The Campgrounds are now officially opened!! The Sheep River Health Trust Golf Tournament on July 21st, at the D'Arcy
Ranch golf Course was given $2500. Four Lion golfers will be playing in it. Come on boys - make us proud. The STARS and Lions Golf Classic Tournament, to be held at the Lynx Ridge Golf Course on June 2nd, received $900. Four of our Lion members will also be playing in the tournament. Our Foothills Lions Club donated $5000 to the Lions Clubs in Japan to help their people. We were ever so pleased
with the crowd we had at the last Lions Bingo on April 29th. Thank you to all the players that came out to help support this game. The next Lions Bingo will be held at the Valley Neighbour Club on Friday, May 13th, 6:30pm. This will be the 4th last game of the season. The Foothills Lions Club “Serving Our Community”
FOR ALL YOUR BEAUTY NEEDS ~ By Appointment Only ~
Foothills Mobile Glass
Aesthetique for you Christine will be providing services from Tuesday to Saturday
140 Main Street, Turner Valley
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Sheep River Library Springs into Action Over 325 v i s i t o r s attended the Grand Opening of the Sheep River Library which was entirely organized and orchestrated by a fabulous team of volunteers headed up by Janet Graham. The unveiling of the Tile Wall started the pageantry of the day. Children with amazing painted faces circulated amongst the guests with their balloon creations. And the formal ribbon cutting complete with local dignitaries officially opened the facility for the community. Appreciation for the generosity of many donors was noted during the speeches and is evident on the donor wall above the circulation desk. The results of donor generosity are evident with the arrival of new things every few days. This week, the ATB Reading Garden furnishings arrived and will be set up for all to enjoy now that spring weather is on its way. New books are arriving every week. If you have any current novels or reference books that are in excellent shape, please consider donating them to the library. Magazine subscriptions are also being sought. If you were not in time to purchase a TILE, consider purchasing an annual subscription for an interesting
magazine. Some of our subscriptions are running out and there is room for new and interesting magazines in our state of the art display units. Spring courses are in full swing. The first of the Terrific Tuesday Talks was well attended. Some folks from the High Country Lodge attended, not only to hear John Barlow, but to check out the furnishings that they were instrumental in choosing for the library. This monthly afternoon event, which includes afternoon tea, will feature Muriel Knowler talking about Art Without Borders on Tuesday May 24th and Carmen Ditzler talking about What's New at the Market on June 28th. Sign up at the library if you're interested in either of these Talks with Tea! Nigel Douglas of the Alberta Wilderness Association will be giving a presentation on Alberta's Grizzly Bears. These magnificent beasts were designated a threatened species. Join Nigel on May 25th to find out how we got here and what the future is for these animals. And talking about big beasts! Learn all about personal encounters with the magnificent wildlife of
Africa with Dave Heron as he shares his experiences of a recent trek through Kenya and Tanzania. Dave is always a popular speaker at Sheep River Library, so sign up early for this May 11th presentation. What to do with all those family and holiday digital pictures. Learn how to organize, edit, backup and sort your photos. In three easy sessions you can learn how to create your own storybook and maybe even do some on-line scrap booking. Class size is a little limited for these three sessions, so sign up early by calling the library at 933-3278. To find out about what is new at the library, check out the new web page sheepriverlibrary.ca. It is here that you can find out about new courses and new book arrivals. This is just another one of the services put in place by the fabulous volunteers of the Diamond Valley area.
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Cell: 403-813-7742 Office: 403-933-3088 Sheep River Centre Black Diamond, AB
The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a 4800 acre day-use nature preserve located on 160 St SW off Highway 22X , just 2 miles from the south western Calgary city limits. The Conservation Area offers a mix of aspen forest and grassland habitats and is home to over 400 species of plants, 140 species of birds and 25 species of mammals. The Area has offered quality conservation education programs for adults, families and children since 1993.The courses cover a wide range of topics that are suitable for every age. For more information view our website at www.crossconservation.org or call 931-2042.
Discovery is at the Root of Nature Safari Day Camps
July 18-22 (ages 6-8) FULL July 25-29 (ages 6-8) Aug 8-12 (ages 9-12)* *Please note that we will be allowing students as young as 7 ½ into our August camp if they have an older sibling attending the same camp who is over the age of 9 to accommodate parents’ schedules. If you are interested in giving your children a summer filled with fun and discovery, call Laura at 403931-2042 or e-mail lgriffin@crossconservation .org. For more information on the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area, visit www.crossconservation.org
June 11th 7:00pm start Tickets $15 in advance available at the Legion or call 403-933-4564 or $20 at the door www.rcl78.com
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turing everything from investigative treks across the land, to creative ecocrafts and exciting naturebased games. With four weeks of action-packed, theme-based days, there is always something new to discover. Take the chance to delve into pond exploration, discover your creative side with the help of an inspiring vista and uncover the habits of native animals. Campers will play, laugh and explore together, making new friends and lots of terrific memories. Camps cost $150/ week and run on the following dates from 9:00am 4:00pm: July 11-15 (ages 9-12)
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By Kate Payne It is almost that time of year again: the time for flowers to bloom, birds to sing and kids to be free for the summer. But as always, there is the looming question… “what are we going to do this summer?” There are only so many levels of video games to complete and brothers and sisters can only be tolerated for so long before rivalries emerge. Luckily, the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area is back with their Nature Safari Day Camps to keep kids busy through the summer. The Nature Safari Day Camps are sure to have an activity for everyone, fea-
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It’s hot, fun, mind-boggling, and once you start. . . . . . . .you won’t want to stop!
sudoku
HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 ONLY ONCE. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line and a few numbers are provided to get you started! Answer will be printed in the next issue
Have Fun!
Last Issue’s Solution
CLUES ACROSS 1. Short for leopards 6. Heroic tales 11. About chronology 14. Crafty 15. No. Algerian city & province 16. A tube in which a body fluid circulates 18. Deprive of by deceit 21. A light informal meal 23. The flower of a plant 25. Cigar 26. Foots 28. A way of joining fabric 29. Portraying 31. An employed position 34. Male parent 35. Droop 36. Disunites 39. Adheres to strict religious principles 40. Heavy cavalry sword 44. Not closed 45. Fathers 47. Stable populations (Ecology)
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11. A heavy stick or bat 12. Fifty-one 13. Shoe cording 14. Master of Science 17. Supports the rudderpost 19. PO moving form (abbr.) 20. Male turkey 21. Quantitative facts 22. A genus of bee 24. Million barrels per day (abbr.) 25. Small time unit 27. A closed automobile 28. Flanks 30. Hit lightly 31. Long and mournful complaint 32. A way to state clearly 33. “Psycho” motel 36. Of surpassing excellence 37. Radioactivity unit 38. Not happy 39. Pea containers 41. Gateway (Arabic) 42. Tokyo 43. Corvus coraxes 46. Watery sediment Drill instructor 68776 NE (abbr.) Ethiopia Teaching assistant SW Indian tribe Replaces a missing leg Atomic #28 Knight (chess) Partner to Pa -__, denotes past
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Can You Spot The 10 Differences? (We hope they’re not too hard or too easy!)
Having used several test subjects, we fear a couple of these may possibly be frustratingly difficult. We hope you’re up for the challenge - but, if you need a bit of assistance, we have some help on our website! www.gatewaygazette.ca - Readers - Fun Stuff
Celebrate Victoria Day With a Delicious Meal
Try this recipe for "Grilled Chipotle Steak Sandwiches," which marries spice, heat and grilling for the ideal flavour. It's an easy recipe to create. It's certain to become a family favourite and can be enjoyed again and again this grilling season.
Grilled Chipotle Steak Sandwiches
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Can YOU Solve This?
Which letter completes the puzzle? B
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2) A square of side 2n + 1 has another square of side 2n inside it. The area between the two squares is?
Marinade 1/2 cup favorite steak sauce or Worcestershire sauce 3) If n! = (1)(2)(3)(4)....(n) the value of 6! is? 1/2 cup lime juice 3!2! 1 medium tomato, chopped Answers will be printed in the next issue 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped 1 tablespoon oil Answers to last issue’s puzzles: 1 clove garlic, minced 1) 40, moving from left to right, the numbers increase by 2, 3, 4 & 5. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 2) No U Turn 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3) 5 Salt and pepper to taste 1 flank steak, or favourite steak All “Can You Solve” puzzles have been generously provided by Mr. Larry Berg of High River. (about 1 pound) 1 loaf crusty French or Italian bread Butter for spreading 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve about one-third cup of the marinade and pour the rest into a re-sealable plastic bag. Add the steak to the bag and allow to marinate for an hour or more in the refrigerator. Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the grill to medium heat. Remove the steak from the bag and place on the grill. Allow to cook 17 to 20 minutes for medium-rare doneness or until desired doneness. Brush the steak while cooking with the reserved marinade - don't use the marinade that was in the bag with the meat. Remove the steak and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the bread lengthwise and butter each half. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Put bread on the grill to toast slightly and melt the cheese. Slice the meat and place on the bread. Cut into serving-size portions and enjoy with your favorite side dish.
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Firstly a huge Thank You to Michele for stepping in and updating everyone on ACE and the Choosewell programs while I was away enjoying some “summer weather”. It was an absolutely wonderful break from winter for us and as usual, an adventure! I'm also very thankful that the weather cooperated so wonderfully upon our return where we were met with 15 degrees rather than the minus temperatures that we arrived home to last year. Everyone please remem-
ber that the Longview Youth Group will hold a bottle drive on Saturday, May 14th from 9am to 12 (noon) and welcome any donations. Also we still have the recycle bin at the rear of the Village Office for bottles and containers that also is a fundraiser for the Youth Group so mark your calendar for the 14th and have your bottles ready! Also on the 14th is the Battle of the Bands to be held at the EAST Longview Hall. This will be a great time with friends and great
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music for certain. For more information or tickets, please contact 403-5582344. Spring Clean up will be held on May 21st, 22nd and 23rd in Longview this year. For more information on what will be picked up please contact 403-5583600. All items must be placed in the alley and you MUST call the number listed for pick up. Tales and Trails Campground is now open for the season in Longview and under new manage-
and 6 all had either lead or supporting roles in the performance. Students played the characters of Pinocchio, ing on the Imagination by Young Authors Geppetto, Hickory, Lorenzo, Students from Longview Derek Mah, Telling Tall Tales Blue Fairy, Ivana, Lucky School had the amazing by Donna MacNaughton, Star, Fibber the Fox, Lefty opportunity to attend Foot- Crafting Your Magic by the Cat, Lampwick, Coachhills Young Authors' Confer- Derek Donais, Character man, Jack, Jill, Puppeteers ence on Saturday, April 16th Design & Comic Illustration and Puppets. One of our at Ecole Highwood High by Tim Huesken. Students Grade 1 students went home School in High River. Stu- enjoyed a pizza lunch while and said to her mom that she dents started the conference meeting and visiting with needed to learn how to by attending a presentation other students from all over “klutzy” for the play. Her by keynote speaker Ben the Foothills area. At the end mom had a good laugh when Mikaelsen who spoke about of the day, they were given she figured out that she his journey in becoming an the chance to purchase really meant to say she author and his many life books from their favourite needed to learn to “curtsy”. adventures. As it stated in authors and illustrators. The overall goal of our drama the conference student hand- They then got to meet them presentations at Longview b o o k , “ A u t h o r B e n personally and have their School is to foster a positive Mikaelsen is the winner of books autographed as a keep- self-concept in students by the International Reading sake of the day. The students encouraging them to explore Association Award and the of Longview School would life by assuming theatric Western Writer's Golden like to thank everyone who roles and acquiring dramatic Spur Award. His novels have volunteered their time to been nominated for and have make this conference such a won many State Readers' great success especially Choice awards. These novels Mary Donaldson and Maryke included: Rescue Josh Brummelhuis. We welcomed many parMcGuire, Sparrow Hawk Red, Stranded, Countdown, ents and community memPetey, Touching Spirit Bear, bers to our musical drama Red Midnight, Tree Girl and performance of Pinocchio Ghost of Spirit Bear.” with the theme of “Always Students attended three Let Your Conscience Be Your different sessions put on by Guide”. This play adaptaauthors and illustrators tion, by Kathryn Schultz throughout the day. Some of Miller, was held on Wednesthe workshops our students day, April 20th. Students in participated in included: kindergarten, Grades 1 and Have Fun Writing & Publish- 2 performed the songs: When ing by Elaine Bailey, Charac- You Wish Upon a Star, I've ter Creation Crash Course Got No Strings, Give a Little by Lorna Bennet, Toys or Whistle and Baby Beluga. Tools by Val Lawton, Draw- Students in Grades 3, 4, 5
ment. Should you wish to book a campsite please contact Mitch at 403-6204993. Very special congratulations go out to Hayden's Machine Shop on their 65th anniversary. Longview is very lucky to have a family business that has survived all the changes in the past 65 years. Watch for more information in the near future as we help celebrate their 65th year! Have a great few weeks everyone. skills. Throughout the year we have presented a number of dramatic performances in meeting the learner outcomes outlined in the drama program of studies. A Big Thank You goes out to Ms. Thomson and Ms. Smith as co-directors; Mr. Musgrove and Ms. Winfield for their assistance in programming, photography sound and lighting; Ms. Hoyle, Ms. Dyck and Mrs. Graham for helping behind the scenes with students; Barb McDonald for decorating the gym so magically; Joan Stuart for organizing treats; School Council for supporting this event, as well as, our fine arts program; the parents for helping students learn their lines and finding costumes to wear; and especially all of our students for the amazingly job they did!!
Longview Library Literally Speaking To honour our Seniors during Senior's Week in June (June 6th to 12th) the Longview Library Board will be hosting their annual Strawberry Tea on Wednesday, June 8th at the Community Hall from 2 to 4pm. This is a very popular event for both the Seniors and the Board, so do come by! Also coming up is the K100 Race on June 25th. The Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay Race is marking its 25th Anniversary. It is a major fundraiser for Hostelling
International and the Pacific Mountain Region is part of the International Youth Hostel Federation Network. The library board ladies are on deck at 4am, preparing a light breakfast for the racers in the park, where the starting line is. Coffee, juice and toasted bagels will be ready for the racers and the volunteers when they arrive. Our homemade jams and jellies are a very favourite. We have had several jars of marmalade donated, but would very much appreciate some strawberry or rasp-
berry jams. If you are able, could you drop them off at the library with Joan? We had a racer from Holland say that he had heard our jams were worth running for! So we have a reputation to uphold. A fun read is The Best Laid Plans by Terry Ferris. Ferris tried to find a publisher for his book and not having any luck, decided to self publish. The book took off and he won the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour and was chosen for the Canada Reads award. It is a satire on Canadian politics,
is very clever and truly makes you laugh out loud. He makes fun of all the current issues facing our politicians and does it with a good story. Another book I'd like to mention is Move on Without Me by Susan Beer. It is an honest, touching book about her first year as a widow. It is a welcome and helpful guide for anyone who has to come to terms with any kind of loss. It is an easy, wise and comforting read. Happy Reading Sylvia Binkley
Views on Vision
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By Dr. Charles A. Boulet
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Do you recall the episode of Happy Days when Fonzie needed glasses? Suddenly wearing glasses was elevated from something you did only out of extreme need (for fear of a solid pounding), to something that was most definitely cool. People have a very strong reaction to getting a newly fit, custom pair of lenses. Like a great new pair of shoes, you don't really appreciate what you were missing until you try a new pair on. For their part, glasses provide many great benefits, sometimes subtle, sometimes extreme, but always worthwhile. Here are just a few examples. The most obvious benefit is to clear vision and make the world easier to deal with and navigate through. Glasses and other corrective lenses like contact lenses and safety equipment, make our world more accessible and allow us to derive more information from it. Glasses can also be customized and applied to many different therapeutic situations, from fixing eyeturns, to protecting the eyes from the environment,
to improving efficiency of vision for particular tasks. With the right prescription for lenses, you can also make a great improvement in different areas of your general health. Dry eye, for example, is a very common complaint among my patients and frequently they will have 'farmer's eyes', that is, dry yellowed bumps on the sides of the iris, or coloured ring of the eyes. These bumps are largely a result of extended exposure to the elements. Nowadays, not only farmers have this problem as more and more 'cubicle' workers and small business owners spend hours in front of computers, maintaining a stare and not blinking nearly enough. With appropriate prescription lenses, near vision becomes effortless and one no longer has to stare to see things clearly and quickly. With this, the eyes blink more frequently and hydrate the sensitive tissues more effectively. It's just common sense. Another common example is that of people with chronic neck, upper back and shoulder pain. Again, for those who work at near distance with books, paper,
keyboards and screens, progressive addition lenses (progressives or no-line bifocals) can be a life saver as they allow for clear and effortless vision at all distances, near, computer distance and far. When the eyes squint, they recruit several other muscles in the face and head. The resulting constant muscle tension, sometimes severe, can work strongly against you as you manage through your day. Some people also have eyes that are mis-aligned (at least one in 200) vertically, horizontally or a combination of both. This leads to odd postures and more muscle tension with the potential for spinal involvement. Again, appropriate correction of vision and alignment is frequently an elegant and lasting solution to many common ailments that pain medication cannot budge. One last example, and perhaps my favourite. A survey of studies will reveal a range of numbers, but generally about 25-30% of children in average classrooms have some sort of addressable visual dysfunction that is holding them back. Very frequently, these
CABLE TOOL EQUIPMENT issues go unnoticed because the children are not properly assessed. They then spend many years performing at less than their full potential for lack of appropriate management of vision. Glasses and visual training offer real benefits to these children, sometimes in subtle ways and sometimes in lifealtering ways. Whether glasses are cool or not is not really the question. Of course, they should meet the wearer's style needs, but they should also be durable, functional and provide some real benefit. You don't need to use a hammer all the time, but when you need to pound nails, it's better than an old shoe. Glasses, like a hammer, a pencil or a computer, are tools and should be used as required to make your life easier, more comfortable and to promote good health. They can also definitely be very cool. Dr. Boulet is a former teacher and now operates Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond where he continues to work with children with learning difficulties. Call 403-933-5552. www.dvvc.ca and www.LearningManagement.ca.
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away two inch finishing nails. Seal loose soffit by making sure it's tight. Make sure your garbage cans have tight fitting lids and keep all pet food and feeding inside. If you do have raccoons hanging around, discourage them by leaving a radio on, it need not be loud, just constant, and installing motion detector lighting. Spray ammonia around the trash area. I refuse to give up my bird feeders, but we do have bafflers on the poles as well as greasing them. None of these methods will harm the animals, but will encourage them to move on. Don't forget, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is near, call your municipal government to find out when and where, and sign up. Editor’s Note: These tips work well for squirrels too!
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buy it! Pull it out when you need it. It is often tonguein-cheek: the boss is out of town, who's up for a three hour lunch; Yipee, we're the first table called up for the dinner buffet! - but don't we all love it when that happens? It is wonderfully funny, very observant, with lots of Pollyanna memories over everyday occurrences, but I loved it. There are many photos which makes it lovely and personal, and it does challenge you to make your own list of "awesome!" The first entry on my list is the absolute joy of dogs - that gives me absolute joy. Awesome! The Art of Racing in the Rain - Garth Stein This book was recommended by a book club and when I started it I wondered why. It seemed very simplistic - the protagonist is a dog! But I persisted and, indeed, it got a lot better, dealing with issues usually unexplored: child custody, death, cancer, being broke and desper-
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Giving my lawn a good scratch with the dandelion rake, I think about how much spring work goes into growing healthy turf. I guess it's worth it. Thick, healthy lawns help to reduce weed populations and are safe, fun places to play. Spring work means greener grass later in the summer. After a good rake to remove dead grass blades, any leftover fungus from winter snow cover, deer poop, leaves and other detritus, I like to do a bit of topdressing. A thin layer of compost/soil raked into the lawn, maybe with some overseeding with Kentucky Bluegrass, Red Fescue and ryegrass generally sets me up for a good summer. The ryegrass, although coarser than the other two species,
tends to stay green in the heat of summer when the bluegrass sometimes goes into dormancy. Spring fertilizing is important for green lawns. Turf uses lots of soil nutrients. Leaving the clippings on the lawn after mowing helps but an additional fertility boost is needed. A couple of light applications of 16 – 20 – 0, once when the grass starts growing in early spring and again in late spring (end of May, early June), encourages thick growth. I always try to fertilize just before a good rain. Otherwise, the fertilizer needs to be watered in. As the spring dandelions show up, the battle front includes mechanical control (digging them up), and spot spraying with 2, 4–D, if needed. Herbicide appli-
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ate. The bonus was a lot of information new to me about Formula One car racing. Enzo tells this story from a dog's perspective with the wonders of human life (opposable thumbs), but also human absurdities; Enzo learns and philosophizes about information he gleans from human conversations and TV. Often his conclusions are wildly funny, but just as often they are extremely insightful. After Denny's wife, Eve, dies there is a battle over their three year old daughter Zoe. Her maternal grandparents are suing for custody. Denny is out of money, worn down, grieving, unable to make a living as he can't leave the state and is ready to sign over custody. Enzo grabs the papers and runs away with them - eventually urinating on them. This is so out of character it jolts Denny back into reality and he chastises himself for even considering this
move. This book captures the wonders and foolishness of human life. It especially deals with how we face death - and how dogs face death. "My soul has learned what it came to learn and all the other things are just things," Enzo says. "This old soul of a dog has much to teach us about being human." Sara Gruen author of Water for Elephants. & Raven Stole the Moon & How Evan Broke His Head Who Knew? The Mayans believed dogs were guardians of the afterlife and the sacred mummification of a dog would allow the dead canine to help the deceased to his ultimate destination. Clay and ceramic effigies of dogs date back more than 3000 years.
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height. Sigh! Even more work! Until the days start getting shorter again in mid June, mowing twice a week might be needed. Warmer weather makes the grass grow faster. Cooler weather slows growth. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has a good page about turf called Lawn Care Tips. The Valley Neighbours Garden Club welcomes new members. For information call Bea at 403 – 933 – 7131. Don't forget the Plant Sale taking place on June 4th at Valley Neighbours, 133 Sunset Boulevard SW. 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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There is a wall higher than any other known wall in the world that was built back in the Garden of Eden at the beginning of time. When Eve chose to disobey God and eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, the minute she took a bite that wall was built between God and all of humankind (Genesis 2:16, 17 and 3:6, 11, 19). The wall cannot physically be seen, but we know that it exists because there is no way that any human being can go over, around it, through it or under it. That wall is made by our wrong doings, 'sin' as God's Word calls it, and it
separates us from God. It is him, not us, who had to break this wall down so we could find God and have a relationship with him. This is the way he did it: “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.
Breaking Down the Wall He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” (Ephesians 1:4-7 NLT) That wall stays up, however, unless we choose to believe in God and what he has done for us through his son, Jesus Christ. When we do choose him, that barrier falls down and we clearly see God, and become his children, 'adopted into his own family' as the above piece says, and he becomes our heavenly Father. He knew before the beginning of time that we would choose the wrong path, so he planned
from the very start how this wall between him and us would come down. “God saved you by his grace (special favor) when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT) When that wall comes down and we are a part of God's family – all kinds of
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By Gloria Wessner good things happen and our eyes become opened. We are aware of things in such a different way – we see the world differently, our family becomes more precious and we now have resources in God to help them (these are learned as we grow in God in so many different ways through God's word, his people and as we meet with other believers), our priorities change, we long to help others, and so many other things as God's spirit works in our hearts and we cooperate with him as he does so. An important thing to know is that the result of God's actions in what he
has done (mentioned above) are about you and me. But life, and all that has been created, and all that we see and don't see, is about him, and about his love that holds and binds all things together and enables us to have a wonderful and personal relationship with him. “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,..” (Ephesians 2:14 NKJV) Readers are invited to write Gloria at: gloriawes@hotmail.com.
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The New Moon has arrived! Were you focusing on what you want? I certainly hope so. Because if you were focusing (or stressing) on what you don't want, like bills, problems or being sick then that is exactly what you will get. I know it sounds 'hokey', but if you ask a wizened farmer to plant their seeds on the Waxing (or 'coming into') of the New Moon, they'll already have done it three days ago. Not only does the waxing of the new moon bring you what you want, it also encourages growth! The next New Moon is on June 1st, at 10pm but remember to cast your wish at least three days before. After the New Moon, be aware of the Waning Period, or 'going out-of' of the New Moon. During this phase, consider letting go of a bad habit, a negative thought pattern or
stress in general. Visualize it! Speaking of which, let's get down to the business of art. Artistic types really love to watch people. It's fascinating. We watch how the public reveals themselves to the world. Figure drawing is a wonderful art form that (unfortunately) people tend to shy away from because it's mistakenly assumed to be drawing 'someone naked'. But if you've ever taken a figure drawing class, you know that once you remove yourself from your physical self, you become something of an omniscient. You suddenly see the figure you're drawing as a living sculpture. It is so quiet, usually darkened with one light source on the figure. The shadows and highlights become your muse. It feels like writing visual poetry. After the class, you feel like
you need to 'shake yourself awake'. It's very much like meditation. And guess when the best time to do this particular form of art is? You guessed it, during the Waxing of the New Moon. The model is relaxed, you are relaxed and so are all the other participants in the room. Completely content, you take your drawings home. Naturally, you share it with your loved ones, your friends. Curiously, since they weren't in the room with you, they didn't see what you saw, or felt what you felt. And here comes the weirdest feeling ever: you have now experienced what it's like to be an artist. And you'll love it!
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Grassroots ~ May 10th - May 23rd, 2011 by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You now have access to parts of your psyche that are so different than who you usually consider yourself to be, that you may feel compelled to reconsider your identity from top to bottom. If your mind is alert and alive, these things happen from time to time; the current theme is how you relate to your feminine side. Until now you may not have fully taken ownership of this aspect of yourself -- but then, you may have never associated it with the kind of creativity and passion that you can tap into right now. If there's a part of you that's feeling overwhelmed or intimidated, this might be the spot to focus on; to tap into and access some unusual ideas or strength. Even if you do nothing but observe yourself, you will notice something truly different over the next few days, and that something different points to a new source of wisdom. Here is the thing: you are an Aries and this astrology is happening in your sign. You make your awareness real by acting on it.
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) What seems to be a hidden matter or cause is not so hidden at all. In fact, it's everywhere you look. You're not sleeping, so what transpires in your life follows the logic of the waking world and not a dream. For the conscious, denial is not an option, and besides, nothing happening in your charts suggests you have something to deny -except for one thing. You seem to be struggling to come to terms with fear. Fear comes in response to what you think of as 'the unknown'. There seems to be so much, but I assure you, it's not so unknown. You merely need to look at your life and collect evidence of what is so. I suggest you consider strongly what you think of as your potential, including your unexpressed talents. What is your reasoning process as regards these sources of energy, pleasure and abundance? What do you tell yourself, when it comes to your ideas about your own development and growth? Check your logic.
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Gemini (May 20-June 21) Think of all the times you felt excluded: too special to fit in, too ordinary to fit in, too smart to fit in. Then in some odd way you emerged as a leader. Remember all the times you felt insecure, only to discover that you were really the dependable one, in possession of some actual confidence. There is something to be said for this approach to life; it's a way to cultivate modesty, and you've used it as a way to focus your objectivity. It's also a form of camouflage. But let's consider something else. Imagine you enter the situations you encounter without making any of those assumptions. Neither do you assume you're better in any way; but let's start by removing any possibility of a handicap. Let's start assuming you have a leadership role; that you know your mind is the most creative one around; and that your intellect has a mobile quality that allows you to see above, beneath
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) For all you've been confronted with lately -- and there is a lot -- you know where your true loyalties are. Remember them. Your charts speak of many options open, many possibilities, new horizons and a few disruptions. While you're in the midst of navigating all of this, you're figuring out what means the most to you, and why. It's excellent to have a solid feeling about at least one thing. Lest you think you should have it about everything, imagine what it would be like to have no solid ground at all, nobody you can trust, no assurance that there is someone who truly values you. There are plenty of people who have no idea what any of this feels like, or it's been so long they've forgotten. Remind yourself what helps you keep your sanity and your grounding. And remember that being this person to others counts, even if it's in subtle ways.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) There is something about your professional aspirations, or your potential, that is truly unusual -- and now is the time to put that where the whole world can see it. Stay visible; make sure people know your accomplishments. Be absolutely real, and forget all the ways you think you've failed, or haven't lived up, or have taken too long to get where you're going. Tell yourself the other side of the story. You dare. You persist, even when you have your doubts. You may need proof to believe you're an innovator, but let me speak for your astrology. You are one, and that quality is emerging from you at its strongest (probably ever) in these very days and weeks of your life. One factor of success of any kind is thinking of yourself as that successful person. If you can identify with the notion of achievement, or of yourself as a person who is talented and accomplished, you can be Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) that person. Give it a try. Please stop obsessing over your health. I know the environment and most of the food we eat are toxic. We're all getting older. But your mental pattern is not helping -- and you're well positioned to change Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) It's time to set one new goal. You may have more; but pick the most your mind. I suggest you start with an idea of what it means to be important one, and pick a timeframe wherein you want to make it healthy. Create a concept of wellbeing. Make it original. I suggest you happen. I suggest giving yourself a little more time than you think; include your idea of relationships that support your presence in the perhaps double what you think would be a best-case scenario, so you world, your sense of belonging and most of all, your productivity. It's have space to get your work done. Then break down the steps to essential that you not compromise who you are in order to be making it happen, and go for it -- one meticulous step at a time. acceptable in a relationship. This should go without saying, but the Remember that step one is the vision. It's knowing what you intend or world has some rather different notions of what it means to 'be desire to create, and then putting the full focus of your mind behind it. together' that we do need to keep the topic upfront in your mind. This is partly an exercise in how it's possible to accomplish anything Remember -- your concept of relating to others needs to be flexible, at all, so remember the steps you took on the way to this particular as do the people you relate to. You'll figure out whether that is true project, because you'll need them for the next. Now is the time to soon enough. create and refine your method, because you will get to use it over and Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) over again during the next few months. You are still in the idea phase; you've yet to really get down to work, though now is the time for that. Yes, it's definitely still the time to focus Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Now is the time to consider your investments -- and any debts you on the concept of what you're doing, and the chance you want to take may have -- in a new way. Debts, even small ones, can be a significant on something -- however, the moment is ripe to start doing the real mental burden for many people, equivalent to the financial burden. It's work. That should feel like construction of some kind; a transition from the idea of owing money that becomes as difficult as any other part, paper to wood, from a sketch to clay; from entirely flexible ideas to an and that has a way of taking over one's identity. I suggest devising a experiment with the materials you will use. You need to get your body way of thinking of any money you owe as something other than who into the project, and get your hands dirty. As you do this, you'll feel the you are. On the other side of the ledger are your investments. What change in your thinking; there is a dimension shift involved, and once have you put your energy into the past few years? What commitments you move into 3D, that will have the effect of sculpting your thoughts have you made, and what agreements are you in? Looked at and ideas. And you need to be shaped by them as much as they need rationally, are you getting a sufficient return on your investments? In to be shaped by you -- though it's only going to happen in physical what form does that return arrive? There seems to be a question, reality, in real time. Perhaps even with a welding torch. because your charts speak of both a drive to do something innovative, and a longing for freedom. As you shift your identity from what you owe to what you give, you will get a more authentic idea of who you are.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) For the past few weeks it's like you've been running the triathlon. One emotional challenge after the next has surfaced; one fear after the next, compelling you to take charge of your life in what seems like a different way every day. Now that whole sequence of challenges has passed. It's gone on so long you may still be braced for the next one. You still have body memory of one day delivering a challenge different than the next. I suggest you take a moment and appreciate the relative calm. But do so only long enough for you to take action on what you kept wanting to do before, but which kept getting interrupted. You have much more support right now, and you're feeling stronger. One by one, planets are about to enter your fellow earthy sign Taurus, which is going to feed you energy. Use it well, while you have the opportunity -- and it is truly an opportunity.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Yes, what you're thinking is original, yes, it's a little weird, and yes, it's a good idea. There are a lot of good ideas -- so many in fact, it's a little tragic. I say that because most of those ideas don't ever get applied to the problems they were intended to solve, or manifest in the form of something useful; that's the part that takes work. Yet it takes discernment to recognize that what you're thinking has a value. I assure you that it does, and that it has a value beyond what you can imagine now. Now, this whole concept of value is going to be the big question over the next few years, and I strongly suggest you put your mind to this question -- the value of ideas, and of your ideas. Value must be recognized and acted on; if you hesitate between the two, ask yourself why you're doing so. Time does not last forever. Meditation is a virtue; hesitation is not.
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MOONEY, Gerry May 18th, 1916 - April 21st, 2011 Gerry Mooney of High River peacefully passed away on April 21st. He will be missed by his wife Wilma, daughters Lynn Willoughby, Barbara (Geoff) Doran, Sandy (Gerry) Day, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration of Gerry's life was held on April 28th. The family would like to thank our friends who have been so thoughtful and supportive, High River Rotary for the Honour Guard, Snodgrass Funeral Homes, Bob Slocum and Keith Hitchner. You were all there when we needed you.
BLAKEMAN, Bertha (Bertie) We lost our dear Bertie on Thursday April 28th at the Foothills Hospital where she was lovingly surrounded by her family. Bertie will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 60 years, Bill, and her sister and best friend, Iona Jackson. Bertie leaves her 3 children; Barry (Debbie), Bonnie (Martin) and Brian (Tammy); her grandchildren Kevin (Mandy), Paul, and Kesha; her 3 great grandchildren, Abbey, Hayden and Nixon and the many nieces, nephews and relations who quite simply cherished her and are filled with overwhelming gratitude for the gift of having Bertie’s love in their lives. We know that Bertie is being welcomed with open arms on the other side by her beloved parents William and Ruth Altwater, her sister Doris, her brother-in-law Murray and her good friends who predeceased her. Bertie was born in Wetaskiwin on October 20th, 1922, growing up in Bittern Lake and Turner Valley. She went to Turner Valley High School and then to Garbutt Business College in Calgary. When Bertie was 22, our country girl blazed a trail to Washington DC with her good friend Doris MacLeod to serve in the British Missions in North America during WWII from 1944 to 1947. Shortly after her return to Alberta she met her Bill, and after courting a couple of years they married June 6th, 1950, settling in Black Diamond. Bertie became a well known and much loved member of the community while raising her three children, being an active member with the United Church Women (“UCW”) for some 35 years and her constant support and presence as she worked with her husband in the family business at Blakeman’s General Store in Black Diamond. Bertie was quite active until mobility challenges in recent years – she used to enjoy bowling, riding her bicycle, going for long walks and was even known to throw a few basketball hoops with her grandson. Bertie was famous with family and friends for her compassion and warm hospitality, her great ability to connect with people and keep in touch, her sense of humour, her morning crossword routine, her incredible talent for knitting and of course, her delicious pies. A tribute with fond memories and photos were shared during Bertie’s memorial service at Lewis Memorial United Church in Turner Valley on Friday May 6th, 2011. If friends wish, donations in her name to the Sheep River Health Trust - Oilfields General Hospital can be made in lieu of flowers. To email condolences please visit: www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd. Okotoks 403-938-3111.
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To Place Your Classified Ad! 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.
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The Town of Turner Valley is proposing to replace an existing 30’ pole type communications tower with a 60’ lattice type communications tower with (2) appurtenant solar panels. : The subject property is the Town’s treated water reservoir facility, containing a water tank. The property is located in the MD of Foothills No. 31 (the “MD”) on lands legally described as Plan 7911106 SW 12-20-03 W5 THE RESERVOIR SITE, as shown in map below:
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The purpose of the communications tower is to monitor the Town's existing treated water reservoir and sewage lift stations. The communications tower transmits the status of operations to a monitoring program located at the Water Treatment Plant, which will then alert Town staff. Any operational issues with the facilities, for example – high sewage level in a lift station - could then be acted upon in a timely manner. Communication towers are regulated by Industry Canada. The Town of Turner Valley has submitted application to the M.D. for their review of this proposal. The M.D. requires that tower proponents host a public consultation respecting their proposal then to submit the results of the public consultation to the M.D. The M.D. will be apprising Industry Canada of its position on the proposed tower. Accordingly, we are holding a public consultation Open House as follows: Time: Date: Place:
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM May 19, 2011 Turner Valley Council Chambers, 223 Main Street N.E., Turner Valley, AB. Entrance: Enter through northeast (back) door. Front doors will be locked Staff from the Town of Turner Valley will be available to articulate the project, answer any questions and record your comments. Please contact Jonathan Yuen, Manager – Planning and Engineering, Town of Turner Valley at 403.933.4944 with any questions or comments.
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MOUNTAINVIEW PLACE CONDOS PHASE II Black Diamond, Alberta ENQUIRE ABOUT PHASE II SAT. MAY 14TH & SUN. MAY 15TH 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM * Coffee and goodies served
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EQUESTRIAN FACILITY LOCATED SW of HIGH RIVER MLS# C341889
12 acres with water reserve / coulee views. 1560 sq. ft. renovated home, double garage, riding arena. Very well maintained property. BRING YOUR HORSES.
* Builder ready to start Phase II Mountainview Place *10% down at signing, choose your Colors and designs *Pay nothing more until completion *Possession Fall of 2012 *4 homes ready for occupancy in Phase I
Ken Placsko Realty Okotoks, Alberta
www.placskorealty.com kprmelmountainview@gmail.com
Additionally!!!! FOR SALE Exclusive Listing Ø 840 sq.ft. Ø 2 bedroom 1.5 bath Ø South exposure Ø Panoramic Mountain View Ø Maple cabinets Ø 2 storage sheds on deck Ø Large patio door Ø Excellent existing mortgage Ø Asking $219,000 This condo will be opened this weekend for public viewing.
Fantastic Family Home!
Terry Arnett · 403-336-1555 SOUTHERN REALTY
For Enquiries: Ken Placsko, Broker Ph: (403) 938-4462 · Cell: (403) 771 8660
PHASE I
Great features include cozy living room with stone front gas fireplace and country size kitchen with clean white cabinetry and large eating nook. Second floor offers a huge bonus room with MOUNTAIN VIEW, large master bedroom with ensuite, two more generous bedrooms, laundry facility and a second 4 piece bath. The basement is developed with a 4th bedroom, insulated "music" room and office. Enjoy your personal playground out back with two veggie gardens, fruit trees and large deck. Oversized parking pad for your trailer or toys. $334,900
www.arnettrealestate.com
The Strength in TEAMWORK, the REPUTATION for RESULTS 403-995-7721 · Tannis Andrejcin · 403-479-HOME (4663) Fully finished 3 bdrm, gas f/p. 2.5 baths, lrg kitchen w/breakfast nook, eating bar, b/i computer desk. Dining room w/niche, lrg Peaceful Family Living family room, dbl tiered RAVENCREST BEAUTY in Nanton deck in fully landscaped $334,900 $999,000 MLS# 3458547 yard. VIEW TODAY!!! MLS# 3463887
3.01 acres – triple car garage + 30x60 heated shop – Master craftsman built 1980 sq fully finished 4 bdrm – landscaped – hot tub – 25 mins to Calgary - too many extras to mention. Century 21 Foothills
LAURELEA Burritt/Realtor “Your Diamond Valley Specialists”
AMY Bates/Licensed Assistant Putting Families into Homes SINCE 1995
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