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1st & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------10:30 ~ 11:30am Creative Writing - Cecily Fowlie Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-9382032. ------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 6:30pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600. No July & August meetings. -------------------------------------------------------

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 General Membership Meetings 403-933-4600. No July &August meetings. -------------------------------------------------------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.

----------------------------------------------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 403-9334564. -------------------------------------------------------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.

----------------------------------------------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.

----------------------------------------------June 3rd, 7pm start - 9th Annual Family Run. Meet at the Gazebo in Turner Valley. To register: 403933-3549 or: www.energyshopfitness.ca. ----------------------------------------------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.

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Millarville Race Track - Rocky Mountain Heritage Days - Celebrate our Western Heritage at this fundraiser for Foothills Therapeutic Riding. 403-938-4973. ---------------------------------------------May 28th - 9am start, BBQ at noon. Annual River Clean up in Okotoks. Register at Sheep River Park that morning or call 403-9388058 or email: sandrew@okotoks.ca. ---------------------------------------------June 4th, 10am start - Diamond Valley Discovery Days - Parade, Merchants Festival, Car Show and More! Check out the websites: http://town.blackdiamond.ab.ca or www.turnervalley.ca ---------------------------------------------SUNDAY Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412. -------------------------------------------------------11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.

--------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS May 27th, 6:00 to 9:00pm & Sat, May 28th, 9:00am - Okotoks Annual Collector Car Auction 403-938-8950. ---------------------------------------------Sat and Sun, June 4th & 5th Annual Rotary Soap Box Derby 403-938-8950. ----------------------------------------------

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Grassroots ~ May 24th - June 6th, 2011

Local Treasure Wins Minister's Award By Todd Curran Bob Lochhead is well-known for his work with the Royal Canadian Legion, Valley Neighbours Club and the Lions Club. He drives seniors to appointments, helps in the kitchen and assists seniors by mowing their lawns. He's a treasured Turner Valley local whose efforts recently earned him the Minister's Seniors Service Award. It was to recognize this exceptional community spirit that the Royal Canadian Legion Branch

#78 in Turner Valley nominated Bob for this prestigious award. The Minister's Seniors Service Awards recognize Albertans who volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of seniors, and Bob has certainly earned that distinction. He and a few other recipients from the 60 plus nominees will be receiving their awards at a ceremony in Edmonton during Senior's Week this June. “These volunteers give so much to our province and our seniors,” says Mary Anne Jablonski, Min-

ister of Seniors and Community Supports. “The Seniors Service Awards are our chance to formally recognize their incredible efforts and contributions. It's an honour to be involved in this awards program that pays tribute to so many deserving Albertans.” “Nominate someone today,” she adds. “Volunteers give so much to our communities — these awards are one way we can give back.” For more information visit: www.seniors.alberta.ca/awards.

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Battle of the Bands By Todd Curran Presented by the Longview Stampede and Festival Association, nine bands from Calgary and area played to a motley crowd, with Dreams of Reason barely beating out local favourite Rolling Thunder for the win. “Those two were actually tied,” says Joy Lantz, organizer of the event. “We anticipated the possibility of a tie and narrowed it down to the highest score in two categories to determine the winner. The top thee bands were only about three points apart.”

Dreams of Reason won contracts to play at different bars, a guitar hand painted by local artist Matts Zoumer and $200 in cash. Cash prizes were awarded to Rolling Thunder and third place winner The Enemy. Also, several bands were booked for gigs by the different bar owners who were judging the battle. “I just want to thank all the bands, volunteers, judges and our great sound guy for coming out,” Joy says. “Their help brought in a lot of proceeds to support Little New York Daze.”

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Rowan House To Break Ground This Summer By Todd Curran Rowan House Emergency Shelter is very close to reaching its fundraising goal for the building portion of its new shelter and expects to have shovels in the ground this June. The Shelter needed $300,000 to start construction on their new High River facility in June, which looks very probable with the province's recent generous donation. “We are ecstatic that Provincial monies came to us in the

form of Community Enhancement Grants to the tune of $250,000. The cheque was presented by George Groeneveld, MLA Highwood and the Honourable Ted Morton, Minister of Finance, at the Hope & Healing Gala held on May 14th, 2011”, says Executive Director, Sherrie Botten. “We are now in need of an additional $200,000 for the furnishings, fencing and landscaping to complete the house. We are optimistic we will be able to get started next month.”

Having outgrown their current Foothills facility, Rowan House will need to fundraise $1.2 million in operating dollars (over the next 3 years) to open at the full capacity the new facility will allow. “Alberta Children and Youth Services may not fund us past our current capacity of 6 beds,” Botten says. “This is why it will be important for us to continue to fundraise once the new facility is under construction. The community has always been there to support Rowan House programming and we

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Gardens Galore

In Turner Valley, the local garden club meets at Valley Neighbours regularly during the winter. Getting together a few times during the summer as well, the club is a great place to share garden talk. The challenge of growing gardens in the foothills is one of the reasons people like to learn and share stories and information. People in the club trade plants and seeds, host guest speakers, go on garden tours and excursions, and contribute to the beautification of the town. The Millarville Horticulture Club is a major contributor to gardening in the foothills with their book Gardening Under the Arch. They published the second edition in 2006. You can find out more about this group on their website. The Calgary Horticultural Society, with over 5000 members, is one of the largest in North America.

There are thousands of gardening clubs, horticulture associations and plant societies in North America, millions around the world. The people belonging to these groups have been instrumental in ensuring the beautification of communities, the preservation of natural environments, the growth and spread of new varieties of plants and an appreciation of the importance of the natural world. Of course, you have to watch out for the people belonging to the orchid societies. Apparently they get a bit obsessive and weird. They will even admit to an addiction once they start growing, breeding, showing and trading these beautiful flowers. Whether you are gardening in a window box or on an acreage, sharing successes and failures with others is a delight. Growing and nurturing plants touches some-

By Karen Brewka The More the Merrier thing in ourselves and brings us closer to others. One of the most successful activities at extended care facilities is gardening. Even people with Alzheimer's can find memories when working with plants, as they can when listening to music. Come and meet some of the people in the Valley Neighbours Garden Club at their plant sale on June 4th at Valley Neighbours - 133 Sunset Boulevard SW. The sale gets under way after the parade. There will be perennials, annuals, vegetables and all manner of plants available at the sale, all contributed by club members. The Valley Neighbours Garden Club welcomes new members. For information call Bea at 403 – 933 – 7131. The Millarville Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. For information call Sheila at 403 – 931 – 3989.

Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club 4H on Parade By Hunter Egeland Our club had it's general meeting on April 13th where we handed in our record books to be marked. On April 19th, I went to the Sun Country radio station in High River and recorded a blurb on our club which is to be played on AM 1060 at 12:40pm Saturdays. We also got a tour of the station. On April 27th we had our project meeting where we watched an interesting video on how to clip your

animal. I am going to try to clip my heifer Gillian this week so hopefully any mistakes will have grown in by the big show at the Stampede Grounds at the end of the month. We had our annual highway cleanup on Saturday, May 7th. The rain stayed away long enough for us to finish our stretch of highway. Afterwards we went for pizza at the Priddis Cafe and Grill, it was delicious. Thanks to Geoff and his crew for supplying the pop for all of us.

It's hard to believe 4-H On Parade is just around the corner, the heifer show will be on May 27th, the steer show on the 28th and the big sale on the 29th. Please stop by our stall and say "Hi" if you can make it down to the show and sale. We have 9 members who will be selling their "top notch, home raised Alberta beef" steers. If you would like more information about purchasing one, please call Susan Jeffery. Have a great May everyone!

Grassroots ~ May 24th - June 6th, 2011

Millarville’s Cool News

The junior high group throwing events. We have has been involved with a been fortunate to have number of initiatives as of Mrs. Simard assisting with The staff at Education ceed, to alleviate some of late, which include the fol- the coaching this year! Calaway Park: The stuPlus is now coming to the their pain and to affect lowing: Camp Trip preparation: dents are off to Calaway end of another challeng- their lives in a positive Each junior high group Park on May 27th for our ing, invigorating and way. dynamic year. Alternative Our Wild Things Pro- will be heading out for annual science day activieducation has become an gram is reaching out to stu- three day backpacking ties. The students comindispensable part of the dents to help build rela- trips in early June. The plete activities looking at fabric of schooling. It has tionships and to see new trips will occur at the Point mechanical systems and become a lifeline to suc- possibilities. Under this Campground at Upper structures and forces cess for some and hope for program they have com- Kananaskis Lake, which is while at the park. We have also begun others. As an outreach pleted the High Ropes a 4 km hike from the camp teacher from Bridges Out- Course at Camp Horizon, site. The students are preparations for next reach School said, “it skiing at Lake Louise, responsible for packing years' elementary school changes lives and extends cross-country skiing and their backpacks and plan- cross country running prothe hand of possibility.” It snow shoeing. We thank ning and supplying all of gram. We have had great success with our program is what we do here at Edu- the Foothills Lion's Club their food for the camp. Track and Field: We and plan to host another cation Plus and the stu- for its generous donation dents are not the only of $2000 to help make this have approximately 15 ath- successful race next year! lucky ones. program the success it letes training for the Foot- Beginning this week, we hills Track and Field Meet will be starting our runOur students deserve was. good teaching and great W e c e l e b r a t e o u r on May 25th. The athletes ning practices for the chilteachers, but they also N a t h o n L y o n s w h o are competing in sprint dren! We look forward to need the human touch received the Royal Cana- and long distance running seeing many students out! more than most. We dian Legion, Turner Valley as well as jumping and believe in them and Branch #78, first place, encourage them to dream. senior poster (black and 403-933-4283 Unleash the “The United Way: Towards white) award and first 403-938-2469 power Resiliency for Youth” place award for the Royal www.gatewaygazette.ca of full colour! report “urges removing Canadian Legion, Alberta barriers to ease return to – N.W.T. Command area Business Printing high school.” Many of our for the same poster. He Premium quality personalized students start out in life also received the Certifiproducts for your business. with few choices and cate of Honour for his outa c c o r d i n g t o V a l e r i e standing artistic contribuOVER 4,000 ITEMS including Fortney's in her article tion from the Sheep Creek · POSTERS · FLYERS · “City's 'Invisible' Youth Arts Council. The presen· BROCHURES · MENUS · Deserve Compassion,” tation evening was Thurs· BUSINESS CARDS · (Calgary Herald, April 5th, day, May 6th. 2011), “many youth start If you are interested in out in life with an alarm- summer school please, ing lack of choices; and email us at: they're all too familiar with fsdsummerschool@fsd.ab Optimal control of GOPHERS (Richardson that catch-22 of trying to .ca or visit us online at Ground Squirrel) can be achieved if control find and hold down a job www.alt.fsd38.ab.ca. work is done at the proper time. Adult while juggling a complex Please call or visit our Gophers are emerging from hibernation now array of issues.” For many school for more informaand will breed immediately. The young will of our students, that also tion at Education Plus, emerge at the end of June. includes school. Our goal 112 Centre Avenue, Black is to give students the Diamond. Phone 403A control program is very effective now resilience they need to suc- 938-4576. BEFORE they breed.

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Councillor's Corner: by Mayor Sharlene Brown The Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days, coming up on June 4th, needs volunteers for street closures - particularly with parking and traffic control. It is a great way to watch the parade while volunteering for your community. If interested, please contact the Town of Black Diamond at 403933-4348. Project Green Day, a joint venture with Turner Valley, took place on May 14th, and was a great success! The hard-working volunteers cleaned the river banks, the downtown core including the pocket gardens, the new parks, and also managed to incorporate a highway clean up into the day! Well done to the over 60 volunteers who came out for the day, and thanks to the Foothills Lions Club for providing us all with a delicious lunch after the work was done. During the month of May, our Town Council will be updating the Town's strategic plan. Recently we have incorporated our strategic plan with our sustainability plan and over the month of May will be looking forward to setting new goals and objectives for our Administration. The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley held a joint mock disaster exercise earlier this month. Information will be coming in the May utility bills which will assist residents in keeping their property and families safe in case of an emergency. Effective immediately, in compliance with notice from the MD of Foothills, the Town of Black Diamond has issued a municipal fire ban. This ban prohibits the use of all wood, briquette and propane fires including those contained in designated fire facilities and fire pits. This fire ban will be in effect until further notice. Please comply with these conditions and keep our community safe.

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Outdoor Watering Conservation Commencing June 6th, 2011 until the end of August, 2011 (unless otherwise notified), the following outdoor watering conservation measures will be mandatory in the Town of Black Diamond in an effort to ensure an even distribution of water during peak demand. To determine what days are available to you for outdoor watering, please use the last number of your house address, and determine if your property is considered ODD or EVEN.

EVEN numbered addresses can water lawns as needed on Wednesdays & Saturdays.

ODD numbered addresses can water lawns as needed on Thursdays & Sundays.

Please remember, lawns only require 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water weekly, and we suggest your watering take place during the hours of 5:00am to 9:00 am and 8:00 pm to midnight, to ensure maximum absorption. Exceptions can be made for newly seeded lawns. Please call the Public Works Department for further information at: 403-933-4348 Thank you for recognizing the need for water conservation and your support to the community.

AG Foods Throws The Book At Literacy By Todd Curran ECS students from C. Ian McLaren and Turner Valley schools were herded to the new Sheep River Library to receive a gift of knowledge and wonder from Black Diamond's AG Foods (Country Food Mart). Mark Muller of AG Foods donated free family library memberships to every kindergarten student in Turner Valley and Black Diamond. Thirty children from C. Ian Mclaren School in Black Diamond came to get their memberships May 10th and 26 from Turner Valley School picked up theirs on May 12th. “There's nothing better than a good book,” Mark says. “We want to promote literacy to these kids as a part of their daily routine. Lots of them have brothers and sisters, and with the family pass, it gets everybody involved in making reading a family activity. They can read for fun and read to learn.” Mark also read the children Something Good by Robert Munsch, which is a dad and daughter story of calamity at a local grocery store. “This is really great because AG Foods is promoting literacy and bringing new patrons to our

facility with their donation,” says Library Manager Mohammad Zia-ulHaque. “Sponsoring all those memberships has brought our rate up to 37% of the local population.” “The new library is a wonderful addition to our community,” Mark says. “Maybe now a few more kids will turn off the TV and open a book instead.” Mark's community spirit also reaches local music education, devoting every weekend this month to raising money for the Diamond Valley Band Association. “It reaches all the communities in the area,” he says. “And, the arts are a key component to education.” Please show your support for the businesses that support our community by shopping locally.

Cole Irvine Fundraising Rodeo By Todd Curran Friends and family of Cole Irvine, who suffered a debilitating injury last year, invite you to the Second Fundraising Rodeo for Cole. In August 2010, Cole was in an accident and sustained a life threatening injury which has left him paralyzed. After many months on life support, Cole is now breathing on his own and working hard at physiotherapy and other challenges. To continue the battle and journey to recovery, Cole's family has been

researching stem cell treatments. With the high cost involved, family and friends hope that getting together again can help raise the funds to help make treatments possible. The Rodeo starts at 5:30pm at Millarville Racetrack on Saturday, May 28th and this is a full-blown event! Events include Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Steer Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Hide Racing and many of the best locals in the sport will be there.

Live music by Country 105 Rising Star winner Tanya Ryan will be shakin' the foundations after the Beer Gardens and Pig Roast get the party going. The Auctions, Family Dance and Buffet offer something for everyone, so mount up and mosey on over for a great time. Rodeo Contestants can contact Dave Clark at 403813-4078. To donate items for Auction contact Ivy Webb by email at ForColeIrvine@shaw.ca or call 403-830-6533.

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The birds and the bees and the river and the trees join the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley in saying...

Hats Off and Heartfelt Thanks to the almost 70 volunteers and many generous sponsors of Diamond Valley Project Green Day 2011! DTurner Valley Family and Community Support Services D Hortscape D Foothills Lions Club D AG Foods – Country Food Mart D JKR Construction D Volker Stevin D ATCO Gas D Diamond Valley Disposal D Scott Seaman Sports Rink D Oilfields Recycling Centre D Dr. Lander Memorial Pool D Garden Centre Gals D Grillo's Pizzeria D Black Diamond Bakery

Diamond Valley Project Green Day is proudly presented by:

Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca

403-933-4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE Turner Valley Council Meetings

Notice of Municipal Utilities Rate

Start Time: 6:30 pm June 6th – Committee of the Whole June 20th – Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Turner Valley has implemented the last phase of the full-cost recovery utility rate program. Residents are encouraged to adopt water conservation methods to help reduce water consumption. For tips and information, check out the town's website www.turnervalley.ca or call municipal staff at 403.933.4944.

Project Green Day – Thank you Town Council is sincerely grateful for all the hard work contributed by the many volunteers during Project Green Day. Your commitment to cleaning up the communities is truly appreciated. Thanks are also extended to the generous sponsors who contributed gifts, labour, equipment and supplies to the event. Thank you all. Mayor Tuck and Council

Roll Out the Rain Barrel Let Mother Nature do the watering. High quality rain barrels with leaf guards are available at the recycle centre for only $50.00.

Keeping Boulevards and Back Alleys Tidy Residents and business owners are responsible for maintenance of boulevards and back alleys adjacent to their property. Please control weeds and long grasses and remove garbage and unsightly piles of materials. Weeds and long grasses provide homes for mosquitoes, including those carrying the West Nile Virus. Garbage and piles of material provides cover for skunks, mice and other pests. Your cooperation is appreciated. Reminder to pick up behind your pets!

TURNER VALLEY PATROL SERVICES NEW COMPLAINT AND INQUIRIES CONTACT NUMBER

403.863.4341 Effective immediately, Turner Valley Patrol Services can be reached at 403.863.4341. Please call this number when reporting any traffic or municipal enforcement and bylaw complaints. If you are calling to report an injury accident or any other emergency please call 9-1-1. If you have any questions or concerns, you may also visit the Patrol Services Office, located at the RCMP detachment on Main Street in Turner Valley.

Update Your Water Meter If your home's water meter has a key pad, it may not be as accurate as it could be. Contact the Town to have a new water meter installed for free.

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Pretty much everyone who deals with a cross section of the general public on a daily basis can relate to the absurd when it comes to questions asked of them from time to time. I suspect every merchant gets their fair share of “how much is this four dollar widget?” type inquiry. The travel industry's no different other than some of these dillies blindside us clear out of left field. A few years back while enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery in the South Pacific, a not-soyoung lass of Australian creation raised herself off the beach chair to inquire of us, “does the water go all the way around this island?” Cute as a button she was - just not quite as bright. Closely related to her I suspect, was Mr. Button who popped into our office one morning while everyone was tied up on the phone, patiently waited while glancing through the brochure rack and once someone was free, asked “Is this the flower shop?” There was a short lived urge to respond we weren't even a branch office. Getting calls from folks asking if they need to check in at the airport prior to their 4:00pm departure time doesn't even phase us anymore. The real award winners however seem to have forsaken our establishment and moved on to direct their inquiries, comments and otherwise to other far flung corners. Outside of Britain's famed Windsor Castle a couple of years back, a member of a tour group commented to the guide, “y'all have a beautiful castle – too bad they built it so close to the airport”. Yes well - when it was built back in 1080, the number of complaints about proximity to the air-

port were not quite what they are now *were they then*. Remote descendents of Einstein have been flooding the customer service departments of tour operators lately with complaints the likes of: -The beach was too sandy -No one told us there'd be fish in the sea - the children were startled -While on vacation in Spain we were upset that the cab drivers all spoke Spanish. Sadly, on most of the planet, these very same folks are entitled to vote and procreate. Then we have those who grace the cramped quarters of confined flight space with us: "Oh my God - we're going down" exclaimed one wizard to the flight attendant. "Is this normal?" "Every time we land" came the response although it's not documented if it sunk in before kissing terra firma. And with the wide use of the anonymous internet, there's always some "goof du jour" that feels his question has merit, such as posed by the polar opposite of Stephen Hawking on Yahoo Answers a few weeks back: And I kid you not here folks, "Why don't airlines give parachutes to each passenger in the event of a crash?" Waddya nuts? Airlines these days won't even give you a 2 ounce bag of pretzels never mind a 19 lb parachute. And sometimes in the absence of a question, the entire collection of passengers on board pull a group stunt that leaves lingering questions for years to come. Like passengers on board Air France flight 358 from Paris to Toronto 6 years ago.

By Dave Heron

After a particularly rough approach, and by all reports a landing that normally would beg the question, "have we landed or were we shot down?", passengers clapped and cheered as the aircraft finally made contact with the ground albeit some 5000 ft further down the runway than they should have. The celebration as it turns out was a mite premature given that the aircraft ran out of runway, went down an embankment and burst into flames some 20 ft from Canada's busiest highway, the 401. Two valuable lessons were learned from this incident in which fortunately, no one was killed: The first was that passengers should refrain from celebratory activity until the aircraft has come to a complete stop in front of the terminal and the Captain has turned off the No Clapping Sign. The second lesson is that the 401 is a dangerous highway for everyone at all times and merging on to it via means other than approved access lanes is not recommended. Anyway I'd better pack it in. I've got an angry customer coming in early to demand I back him in his lawsuit against KLM for losing his luggage. Given the fact he flew British Airways doesn't seem to sink in. I can hardly wait to see how this one plays out.

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

Turner Valley School Cleans Up Community By Todd Curran Mayor Kelly Tuck presented a certificate of appreciation to the students and staff of Turner Valley School for their participation in the Community Spring Clean Up Project. Students and teachers fanned out across the town during Spring Clean Up, picking up litter and showing pride in their community. “I just want to let the kids and staff know that their clean up of the town is appreciated,” Mayor Tuck said.

Grassroots ~ May 24th - June 6th, 2011

From The Lions Den

Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham The Foothills Lions Club is very proud of one of our long standing members - Bob Lochhead. "The Ministers Senior Service Award" will be presented to Bob at a special ceremony in Edmonton (June 8th) during Seniors Week. This award recognizes Albertans who volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of seniors and has recognized 80 recipients since its beginning 14 years ago. We, as Lions, have realized we had a special member long ago. Lion Bob has always been one of the first to step up for whatever has to be done in our Club. I am sure almost everyone in Black Diamond and Turner Valley know him and are aware of the helping hand he provides wherever it is needed. CONGRATULATIONS BOB!!!! You are so deserv-

ing of this award. Spring is here --- we did our first Bar-B-Q on Saturday, May 24th for the annual Diamond Valley "Project Green Day". About 50 volunteers set out early in the morning to clean up along the river, pathways, trails and parks. Another group of about 5 volunteers worked very long and hard on the beautiful little pocket gardens along the main street of Black Diamond. The Lions Club had a fun day serving all the volunteers coffee, juice and muffins before they left and hamburgers and donuts when the work was finished. All the work these volunteers did will benefit the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley, the flora and fauna of the Sheep River Valley and all those who live down stream. Volunteers are most welcome for the Fall River Clean-Up which will be September 7th. What a great way to help

your community!! "The Longview Youth Group" (George Teichroeb along with 3 youths) came to our May 3rd meeting to give the Lions Club a thank you for the donation we gave them a few months ago. It was so nice to hear that the youth, and the adults accompanying them, had a good time on their outing. The Alberta Treasury Branch held a month of fundraising for The Children's Hospitals - The Foothills Lions Club gave them a donation of $500.00. Bingo Players ---- we only have 3 more Bingos before we quit for the summer. Let's see you all out for these games. The next Lion's Bingo will be held at the Valley Neighbours Club on Friday, May 27th at 6:30pm.

31st Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic & Silent Auction Silent Auction Proceeds to go to Royal Canadian Legion Turner Valley Branch #78 and Mid Iron Maiden Proceeds to go to Youth Programs at the Legion Branch #78

Friday, June 24th, 2011 Shot Gun Tee Off 1:30 p.m. Turner Valley Golf Club Fundraiser for Youth at Risk Programs

Two Tournaments in one • Best Ball (Texas Scramble) • Individual Low Gross Entry Fee $115.00

(Includes 18 holes of golf, power cart, beef au jus dinner and at least one prize)

Dinner only $30.00 Hole Sponsorship Available for $200

The Foothills Lions Club

For more information contact Tyler Bray 403-933-7746 or 403-933-4600 Please make cheques payable to Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic

“Serving Our Community”

Background photograph by J. Malenfant

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Ask about Hill's Science Diet, which promotes weight loss In animals. Your pet can lose to win!

Dr. Doyle Mullaney has joined the team at Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic in time for West Nile Virus season. “Horses are susceptible during July, August & September and should be well vaccinated,” he says. “With the high levels of moisture, we expect an increased amount of mosquitoes to be carrying the virus.” This skilled professional graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973 and went straight to work for various clinics in Ontario. With his experience working on race horses, small animals and livestock, Dr. Mullaney moved to Alberta in 1979 opening, owning and operating Big Rock Animal Clinic until 2010. After selling the clinic, he focused his attention on chuckwagon racing, running 30 races in Fort Worth, Texas and 20 more in Houston this year. The Diamond Valley Veterinary team, which has been helping large and small animals since 1994, recommends that folks get their five-way pet vaccinations and deworming up-to-date during the summer months. Boarding pet patients is also a worry-free experience as the staff walks them twice per day, provides outdoor runs to give them room to roam and indoor kennels for them at night. The team is excited and happy to welcome Dr. Mullaney to Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic, where your animals are in good hands, paws and hooves!

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Can you find these Hidden Pictures?

In this big picture, find the thimble, pencil, teacup, ice-cream cone, leaf, bird, cat, measuring cup, seal, nail, goose, mushroom, ax, and carrot.

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

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MEGABUCKS MOVIES Megabucks Studios produced four movies last year. Can you match the name of each actor with the type of film he starred in, the film location, the month it was released (one was released in July) and the amount each movie grossed ($9m, $11m, $12m, $15m)? 1. The movie filmed in Los Angeles was released later in the year than the comedy movie. 2. Nick Page was the star of the movie which grossed more than the horror movie but less than at least one of the other movies. 3. The movie released in March grossed $1m or $2m more or $1m or $2m less than one starring Steve Connelly (whose movie either grossed $12m or was released in May). 4. The science fiction movie (not released in October) didn't gross as much as the movie filmed in New York (which was the one released either three months before or three months after the movie starring Will Bryce). 5. The action movie was released later in the year than the one which grossed $11m and earlier in the year than the movie filmed in Boston.

42. Slips by 45. Be suitable for 48. Right angle building extension 49. Chicken ___ king 51. Azotaemias 54. 55120 MN 56. Cologne 58. A thing or unit 59. Ointment 60. Actress Lupino 61. 4,840 sq. yards 62. Film spool 63. For every 64. NYSE for Honeywell 65. Point midway between S and SE Clues Down 1. Resistance unit 2. One rejected from society 3. E. Central African nation 4. Mexican hat 5. Arboreal plant

Last Issue’s Answers

Solution below

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Month

Can YOU Solve This?

Which number replaces the question mark and completes the puzzle?

7 5

9 5 6

11 3 2 6

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2) Four equal semi circles are cut out of a square as in the diagram. If the perimeter of the original square was 60, the perimeter of the figure remaining is? 2

3) If x - 4 is a factor of x + 5x + Kx - 20x + 4, then K is equal to? Answers will be printed in the next issue Answers to last issue’s puzzles: 1) K, the numericl value of the letter follows the sequence of Prime Numbers. 2) 4n -1 3) 60

All “Can You Solve” puzzles have been generously provided by Mr. Larry Berg of High River.

MEGABUCKS MOVIES - Solution. Nick Page - comedy - Las Vegas - March - $12m. Steve Connelly - science fiction Los Angeles - May - $11m. Tom Rowe - action - New York - July - $15m. Will Bryce - horror - Boston - October - $9m

Clues Across 1. Annualized percentage rate 4. Short term memory 7. Outward flow of the tide 10. Sob loudly 12. Minerals 14. Integrated data processing 15. Mountain spinach 17. Animal flesh 18. Grapefruit & tangerine hybrid 19. Language of No. India 20. Below 22. Angry 23. Soviet Socialist Republic 25. Blood-sucking African fly 28. Fusses 31. Close by 32. Blood pumping organ 33. W. Samoan monetary unit 34. Salmonella aftermath 39. Counterbalance to obtain net weight 40. About pope 41. 45th state

6. Unkind 7. XVIII 8. Bundle (abbr.) 9. Characters in one inch of tape (computers) 11. Computer screen material 13. Retain a printing correction 16. Booed and 18. Implements 21. To the same extent 24. Swat 26. Musically vocalized 27. Before 29. Used for easing the foot into a shoe 30. Supporting stalk 34. Future destiny 35. Relating to an oracle 36. Salespersons 37. Opaque gem 38. 3rd largest Italian city 39. Vessel used for washing 43. Birds of prey 44. One bound in servitude 46. 41st state 47. Denotes substance is present in the blood 50. Administer an oil 52. What you scratch 53. Relating to aircraft 55. Swiss river 56. Weight = to 1000 pounds 57. Lyric poem

6. The movie starring Tom Rowe grossed either $2m or $3m more than the one filmed in Las Vegas.

Food and Drink Anagrams Solution ~ Mineral Water. Cauliflower. Ginger Ale. Tomato. Cider. Artichoke. Champagne. Asparagus. Orange Juice. Legume. Tea. Chocolate. Lager. Peanut Butter. Custard. Porridge. Spaghetti. Prawn Cocktail. Peach. Apricot

Need a bit of help? Find the answers to 3 clues for each of these puzzles on our website on the Fun Stuff page in the Readers section - www.gatewaygazette.ca

Food and Drink Anagrams RAW INERT MEAL (7,5) AWFUL RECOIL (11) IN REAL EGG (6,3) A MOTTO (6) CRIED (5) RICH EAT OK (9) CHANGE MAP (9)

A SUGAR SAP (9) RE A JUG ON ICE (6,5) EMU LEG (6) EAT (3) COOL CHEAT (9) REGAL (5) PUB TUNE TREAT (6,6)

CAR DUST (7) ORDER PIG (8) PAST EIGHT (9) CRACKPOT INLAW (5,8) CHEAP (5) A TROPIC (7) Solution above.

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Getting Ready for Summer at Sheep River Library The volunteer Garden Group is working on the flower boxes located at the front entrance of the library and in the ATB Reading Garden in preparation for our summer kick off during the June 4th Black Diamond Parade and Community celebrations that follow in Millennium Park in Turner Valley. Watch for the Sheep River Library float in the parade and come to the library during the afternoon to buy VHS tapes and books that will be on sale on the front patio. Bargain prices of 25 cents per item will get you good books to read during the summer and VHS tapes to view if we have rainy days. Teen Summer Library Experience:

From now until the end of August, Teens 12 to 18 years can take part in a variety of reading challenges with awesome rewards. These challenges include completing suggested activities, reading a number of books over the summer months and writing a book review or story. Bonus prizes are provided for two of the challenges to everyone that completes them and a final prize is given to every teen that completes all five challenges. The Grand Prize is winner's choice of one of the following – a Kobo ereader, a Flip Ultra HD Camcorder, $150 Gift Card at a shopping mall or an 8Gb iPod Nano. Prize will be awarded to the winner of the draw in early September. Teens that complete all five challenges will

be eligible for the draw. For program details and to REGISTER ONLINE, grab a brochure from Sheep River Library, get out your library card and go to: teensBOOKingit.weebly.co m. Missed out on buying a TILE to support the library? Well, your contributions are still needed! You may have noticed that there are empty spots in some of the frames on the donor wall. A contribution in the hundreds will get your name in one of these spots. If you have been in the magazine section lately, you will see renewal cards on many of the publications. Magazines are paid for by the generous donation of library patrons. Just take the renewal slip to the front

desk, give the necessary funds to the staff and your donation will be sent off. Your name will then be put on the Magazine Donor Wall giving recognition for your generous contribution. Seniors Week is fast approaching and many celebrations will be held by churches and organizations in the Diamond Valley area. The library has chosen to Celebrate Seniors a little later in the month of June. With funding from Turner Valley FCSS, a special celebration will be held June 28th during the Terrific Tuesday Talk and Tea. Please mark this event on your calendars, and plan on taking part in this very special day full of entertainment, door prizes, flowers and treats.

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Submitted by Muriel Dais The Sheep Creek Arts Council is asking for help to obtain rhubarb. The late, cold spring has had a very serious effect on rhubarb growth. Our usual supplier, Roberta Danforth, is not going to have rhubarb ready for our Rhubarb Festival Tea, Bake Sale and Quilt Show scheduled for

June 4th, after the Diamond Valley Parade. We are putting out an urgent request to anyone in the community who may have frozen rhubarb in their freezers and who would be willing to provide it for the Festival. We understand that rhubarb may be growing in sheltered gardens in town as well, if you have some and could make it available to us by May 31st, we would really appreciate your help. Please call and leave us a message on the Sheep Creek Arts Council number: 403-933-4020 or Jackie at 938-2032. On the assumption that

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Council. The cost for the Tea will be five dollars per person and will include the Quilt Show. If anyone wishes to visit the Quilt Show only, admission is a Loonie. Watch for Doug Lansdell driving the antique truck in the Diamond Valley Parade, carrying signs advertising the Rhubarb Festival and then parking it in front of 133 Sunset Boulevard in Turner Valley. The truck, owned and restored by the late Stuart Cameron, draws a great deal of attention in the parade and in our parking lot.

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Personal Protection

Are we truly training like warriors?

Since leaving my career in law enforcement I've been struggling with the idea of being a full time private trainer and martial arts instructor. I wasn't quite sure what that should look like. During my first month after quitting the Alberta Sheriffs Dept. I watched a lot of television as I asked myself, “What is it I'm supposed to be doing.” I recently found someone who helped me find the answer. I found my answer in the most unlikely of places yoga. FTS has recently partnered with Body Soul Connexions, a wellness company in Okotoks, AB. The owner and primary instructor H.F. shared with me her training regime and schedule. She trains most weeks 7 days a week, minimum 5. When she's not training or teaching in the formal sense she's researching, writing and thinking about training. She promotes healthy living and sets a high standard for herself in terms of diet and exercise. Sometimes when she's at home doing daily chores she'll drop into a pose or use chores and work as extra exercise. She walks, runs and rides her bike regularly. Some days she's up as early as 5am to train. Sometimes she goes away

for 6 week intensives where her sleep, training and diet are strictly regulated so that her skills can advance to the next level. The more she shared with me her training routine the more I questioned how often we, as warriors, or worse as warrior trainers, could keep up with that routine. Often we say that we train in the warrior arts or we train others to be warriors. Yet we eat crap food, don't regulate our sleep or manage our stress appropriately, don't go to the gym, skip training classes and don't really apply ourselves while we are training. We go to training conferences and use it as an excuse to drink to excess and miss classes the next day and we laugh about it. Then when we teach recruits or students we use terms like “live the warrior lifestyle”, “follow the warrior code” and “take care of yourselves 'cuz it's a tough role.” Well I can assure you, we don't train, or act, the way warriors used to. We look at the sensationalism of warrior cultures, the Spartans, the Samurai, Ninja, Paladins and countless others, yet we fail to realize these warriors trained to the point of exhaustion daily for their entire lives. They would laugh at 99% of us if they saw how we “train.” We create conditions so safe that there's hardly any contact, no chance of a trip, slip or

fall; we are afraid to move because we might get hurt or be sore the next day. We skip classes and workouts regularly because “I'm tired, I don't want to, I don't feel like it.” We wonder why most professional warriors, and even a large percentage of warrior trainers, are overweight. We refuse to invest in ourselves, complain when our employer doesn't take care of us or want our instructors to motivate, encourage and push us. And yet people who do yoga, an activity that doesn't prepare you for life or death conflicts, an activity that for the most part is recreational and therapeutic, are up at 5am training 1, 2, 3 times a day, 5-7days a week. Yet trying to get a martial arts student to commit to 3 - 90 minute classes per week is like pulling teeth. Am I the only one that sees something wrong with this picture? I didn't tell her I was writing this article so out of respect for her privacy I won't use her name, but thank you H.F. for the inspiration and for showing me what it means to be a professional. I for one am getting off my butt, no more excuses for missing class or workouts, no more eating junk and trying to justify it to myself, no more abusing training and learning opportunities as excuses to destroy my body. For years I've thought of myself as a warrior, but wasn't really applying myself to that standard. I urge all of you to evaluate your training and ask yourself who's more of a warrior? You, for all your talk and lip service, or the H.F.'s of the world who are truly taking their craft seriously?

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Principal Ted Thorne expressed pride in the staff and students, saying, “This is a significant morning for us all to participate in.” For more information on the Alberta Cancer Foundation visit: www.albertacancer.ca.

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Millarville Community School held a fundraiser on May 13th, where 7 boys, 1 girl and a staff member all volunteered to have their heads shaved in honour of cancer patients.

The school raised over $5,500 which was donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The Foundation provides Alberta patient assistance programs and research facilities with funding and offers contributors a choice to how their donations will be spent.

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Longview Link On May 20th and 21st the Wrangler Reunion . Wrangler reunited at the Roadhouse for the long weekend and lots of people dropped in to say Hello to Eva and the gang. Longview spring clean up was on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd. For more information and for pick up please contact 403-558-3600. The Longview Library will be celebrating Senior's Week with their annual

Strawberry Tea at the Community Hall in Longview on June 8th from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome and I can vouch for the strawberries and fresh cream....it's wonderful so stop by, see your neighbors and friends or meet new ones. The trees are starting to bud, grass is getting a bit greener and soon the streets will be cleaned of the debris and stones of the win-

Faith Forum

Today's Faith Forum was written by King David (the same one of 'David and Goliath' fame). Here he has an open dialog with God, and we learn a great deal of how to be open with God while at the same time realizing how well he actually knows us already. After you read this psalm, it's great to know that we are so loved! It is very tempting to break this passage up and discuss it as it goes; but it says so much in a single read that I would encourage you to do that. At the end I will give you more thoughts on it. “1) God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand. I'm an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I'm thinking. You know when I leave and when I get back; I'm never out of your sight. You know everything I'm going to say before I start the first sentence. I look behind me and you're there, then up ahead and you're there, too your reassuring presence, coming and going. This is too much, too wonderful I can't take it all in! 2) Is there anyplace I can go to avoid your Spirit? to be out of your sight? If I climb to the sky, you're there! If I go underground, you're there! If I flew on morning's wings to the far western horizon, You'd find me in a minute you're already there waiting! Then I said to myself, "Oh, he even sees me in the dark! At night I'm immersed in the light!" It's a fact: darkness isn't dark to you; night and day, darkness and light, they're all the same to you. 3) Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you, High God you're breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something. Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day. 4) Your thoughts how rare, how beautiful! God, I'll never comprehend them! I couldn't even begin to count them any more than I could count the sand of the sea. Oh, let me rise in the morning and live always with you! And please, God, do away with wickedness for good! And you murderers out of here! all the men and women who belittle you,

By Chey Nickerson ter; watch for street cleaning schedule on the sign boards in Longview. We appreciate the residents moving the vehicles off the streets as we attempt to clean them. The grass clipping area is again open for leaves and grass clippings only. Once more, thanks to everyone for their cooperation. Hope everyone had a safe and fun filled long weekend.

He Knows and Loves Me SO WELL….

By Gloria Wessner God, infatuated with cheap god-imitations See how I hate those who hate you, God, see how I loathe all this godless arrogance; I hate it with pure, unadulterated hatred. Your enemies are my enemies! 5) Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I'm about; See for yourself whether I've done anything wrong then guide me on the road to eternal life.” Psalm 139 (From The Message, copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.) We're an 'open book' to God because as this first part of the psalm says, he created us. If I make a pottery piece or fashion a work of art, I know my work, inside and out, because I created it. This is the way it is between me and God, because he formed and fashioned me. The second part talks about how God is literally everywhere, never leaving me alone anywhere - even in the dark. It's the same as light to him; and therefore very safe for me. My favorite part of this psalm, though I love all of it, is the third part because of its exceptional intimate picture of how God created me, and every single one of us as an individual. The scripture here makes no secret about when life starts for each individual - at conception. It talks in detail of when a person is in the womb and how God is there with them, overseeing and watching each stage of development. God has each day of our life set and equipped, and he knows how we're going to live it - even before we actually do! When I get up in the morning, my prayer should be that I'll live that day with God, whatever he brings my way that day. I believe that David was so enthralled and in love with God, and excited about living with God each day; that he was expressing his feelings about those who didn't love God like he did. Instead, those people (as they do today) chose to do evil and belittle the God he adores and substitute cheap 'godimitations' (anything that takes the place of God), instead of living with and for the real deal - God Himself. In the last part of the psalm, David seems to be inviting God to 'check him out' to see how pure he is so that he is as free as he can be from wrongdoings so that nothing hinders him from following God down that path to eternal life. Perhaps you find your own heart longing to know God as intimately as David does. Nothing needs to keep you from this relationship except your own willingness to let him in. He's “already there waiting” as our psalm says. Feel free to write me at gloriawes@hotmail.com, and I'll be glad to discuss with you how you, too, can have this intimate relationship with God.

Views on Vision By Dr. Charles A. Boulet Celebrating Our First Year! Let's start by saying thank-you to our many clients from Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, Longview, Okotoks, High River, Priddis, Calgary and others. Diamond Valley Vision Care is celebrating it's first year in business and we couldn't be more pleased with our choice to set up shop in the Diamond Valley. It's funny, one nice lady of 85 years chastised me for saying 'Diamond Valley' because they were separate towns and should remain 'Black Diamond' and 'Turner Valley'. I explained that it was that I found this 'valley' was a real 'diamond' and that it had nothing to do with the town names. Perhaps she believed me. We will be celebrating our first year in business over the June 4th parade day weekend, but the actual anniversary was April 19th. We served a nice gentleman who had lost his glasses to a fight in Mexico the day before. He lost more than that, but had good enough sense to quit while he was ahead. He was the first of several hundred patients we've served since opening our doors, including the great many children assessed for health and optimal learning readiness. The local schools are to be commended for having us attend on site so we could check the Kindergarten classes. These were not simple 'screening' exams and we were able to do

some more detailed checks into visual function and efficiency as the children were starting in the reading programs. In some cases, surprising numbers of trouble areas were found and we were able to help many children even up the playing field. Sadly, many more children go on without appropriate investigations into eye health and visual function. In the end, it was a great convenience to parents and prevented needless pain and needless costs to schools. What good is language training if vision isn't working optimally? One of the more moving examples was 'David', four years old, and for all intents and purposes a very normal kid, though his parents noted he liked to look at things rather closely. David, as it turned out, was very highly farsighted and effectively legally blind. He navigated largely by shadows and colour differences, and was very good at it. When David got his final prescription (it was so high, we had to step him into it), he looked up, pointed to a tree and asked what the leaves were. He then studied his mom for a minute, then said very simply with a matter of fact smile of his face, 'Mommy, you're pretty!' No one had a dry eye in the clinic that day. There are many 'David's' out there. When looking for a location to set up a new clinic, I

knew this region was underserved. Still, many people advised against setting up a high-tech clinic in a small town. The fact is, in the last year, we have: $assisted nearly a hundred people through surgical procedures including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and others. $detected serious sight and life threatening conditions that were otherwise undetected in many dozens of cases. $prevented blindness in many more through management of disease and amblyopia (lazy eye). $provided hundreds with great custom glasses, contact lenses and specialty eyewear. $served dozens of people on location when they could not attend our clinic. $saved healthcare and patients literally tens of thousands of dollars by dealing with eye health issues locally rather than in Calgary in a specialty clinic. $helped some quit smoking. Of greatest importance, most of our clients would not have received the care they did had we not opened up in Black Diamond. This alone is sufficient justification for the investment. Accessibility has always been a priority for me and so the clinic was designed to accommodate all people, especially wheelchairs. We have also tried to extend

our reach with home and site visits, but unfortunately the Province does not allow for this in any way. (Not only are site visits not covered under health care, but even if people want to pay me to see them at home, I cannot accept payment. Seems terribly odd in today's day and age given all the rhetoric around healthcare.) The longterm cost of NO care is often much greater than the service charge required to motivate more doctors to do house calls. It's complicated, I know, but the current answer of 'no care at all' is not acceptable. Over the next year, we will be expanding our product line to include more low vision devices. We'll also be keeping our selection of fashion and safety frames current and interesting. We are always working to serve you better and are truly honoured to serve our communities. We will be around Parade day with some fridge magnets, gift certificates and free sunglasses for the kids. Please feel free to bother us for a pair or to simply ask questions about your eyes and vision, or that of your children. Thanks again for a great year!

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The Life of A Scientific Artist There is now scientific So, on the flip side, if you: then re-live them with our every industry. We are the proof that thoughts can 'laugh, and the world loved ones. Misery loves problem solvers, historiactually create physical laughs with you,' you are company indeed. So I say: ans, culture-builders, envimanifestations or events. also acquiring company to Down with misery! There is ronmentalists, entertainThink about the implica- laugh alongside you. too much stress in our ers, animal conservationtions! Here's an example: if Despite all this, happy world to continue encour- ists, teachers, inspirers you've ever imagined that thoughts don't 'sell' the aging it. Stop assuming and dreamers. We encouryou 'will eventually get nightly news or the daily that 'no news is good age the light. Now, the next caught speeding', you've paper. The media is just news.' If that were true, time you watch the news, already imagined the offi- another industry that why would we need broad- read the paper and listen cer pulling you over. This is knows exactly how to mani- casters? Find more of the to friends you'll be wonderall that is needed to create fest what they want: happy stories and more of ing… where's the happy? the event. I repeat, there is Ratings and sales. And so, the funny anecdotes. Write Science says you can proof of this! Along the we read the emblazoned them down and spread the become the happy. Our same lines, if 'misery loves black words, gasp at the news everyday. Happy peo- world deserves it. company' and the reward horrifying images, we hear ple find creative solutions for being miserable is to the dark tones in the to a problem and they rise ~Love and light from The acquire company, then the anchor's voice. We even up. Just like artists. We Real RobiN T hibodeau allseasonchick@gmail.com misery perpetuates itself. buy the magazines and artists have our places in Publishers note: And here folks you have the reason why the Gateway Gazette is the place you will find The Life of an Artist series, amongst many other bright, positive, fun, quirky and especially local pieces that we all need more and more of. Thank you Robin.

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Aries (March 20-April 19) The late, great Lois Rodden (the astrologer who created the system by which birth data is rated) once wrote that astrologers think Mercury is the money planet -- but they have it all wrong. The money planet, she said, is Mars, the reason being that in order to make money you need drive. Mars provides motivation and energy, and it has recently entered the money sector of your chart. If you've ever felt complacent about your finances, you now have a phase of time where you can experiment with being more assertive, and also more persistent or maybe it's consistent, or both. The contact point is drive, connected to action, sustained for the next five or six weeks. I assure you, you can make progress, but I would add some caution. Anything you do that is not directly connected to what you actually value is liable to backfire.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) Inaction, or what is sometimes called paralysis, is usually the result of fear. The human psyche runs in a fairly typical cycle: for many, only fear is a motivating force. When fear subsides, then we can find ourselves going back into lazy mode. Mars has entered your sign, which means two things. One is that you are being relieved of significant mental pressure that has been at the root of a good bit of frantic emotion, paranoia or psychic irritation the past couple of months. Another is that you now motivate yourself directly, without having to process or dance with paranoia. There is freedom with this, but that implies movement, change and a dynamic -- not predictable -- relationship with existence. To make the most of this, you'll be shaking your bones, even the lazy ones. Get in the groove now. More planets are on their way into your sign -- a lot of them.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) You seem to have had your mind rearranged recently, or at least your thinking. The subject is how you see yourself in the world, or how you think others see you. Need I say that the differential can be more impressive than that big canyon on Mars? How you think people perceive you has nothing to do with how they actually do. This is important to keep in mind, all the time. The potentially troubling news is that, try as you may, you have only a limited ability to influence how people think of you, or experience you; most of that influence comes from where you present yourself, and to whom -- rather than how. The good news is that you have

far more freedom to be who you are than you think. People tend to be distracted; they tend to be forgetful; when necessary, most can be seduced with self-interest, no matter what they may have thought yesterday.

others have to get defensive, and you'll tend to see defensive responses for what they are. One thing they are not is useful. What we call 'ego' is a frustrating perspective from which to see the world, and yourself -fortunately, other options are on the horizon.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) With planets starting to exit your career house (Aries), you may find it easier to focus on some specific goals related to advancing your work or profession. Fewer planets means less pressure, and more acting from choice and a bit less acting from compulsion. Yet while it may seem like the chaos of the past two months hasn't helped much, or helped anything, you've made more progress than you think. If you don't know what you've learned, I suggest that you have some data-mining to do. All these experiences you've been through may be things you hope you have to avoid going through twice, but every one of them has taught you something, whether you deem it a success or a failure. Let the dust settle on these recent events; you'll see you are still in possession of an excellent idea that you have every intention of developing -- and you now know enough to do it.

Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Saturn in your sign has provided you with a base of stability through some unusually torrid weeks and months. Well, it's not just Saturn; it's how well you embody the Saturn principle of flexible structure, and of stability through times of change. The theme of your life is now about negotiation, rather than confrontation or of being confronted. Yet it will help considerably if you are the one who opens the discussion. This will mean being conscious of what you want sooner rather than later; and dispensing with your usual strategy of leading from behind or 'topping from the bottom'. You gain a significant advantage both by admitting your actual desire and taking initiative on that desire on the framework of your relationship. This is not about being aggressive; it's about being aware and assertive.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) You can now take authority; it would be great if you did. Here's the thing to remember: It's easier to bring people into consensus if you start with getting them to agree on values and principles involved. Leave the exact subject matter out; stick to the underlying things that everyone can agree to. Then, once a subject is added, you have a basis for the conversation and with that it will be easier to reach an understanding. Your outer role, therefore, is not really being the boss or the authority but rather the one who establishes a framework of ethics. Let everyone around you take credit for the accomplishments that result from the progress that you guide them into making. Of course, you do have the option to declare yourself chief in some obvious way, but that is far less likely to be effective.And effective is precisely what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) As planets move into your fellow earth-sign Taurus, you will have support plucking up your moral resolve and your sense of adventure. For weeks life has had the approximate overtone of a sudden-death event of some kind, where your ego was on the line every day. This may have been fun at first but it is likely to have grown tiresome. People to whom crisis is interesting make excellent paramedics and ER docs, but the rest of us thrive on some balance between crisis and placid times. One advantage to planets leaving Aries is that you and others are less likely to take so many things so personally. This will make it obvious that neither you nor

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) Mars in your opposite sign presents you with a mirror. The first question is, what do you see in that mirror? What do you feel? You can tell that by the shift in perception, experience and what some call 'energy' both in the world around you and in your most intimate relationships. For practical purposes, assessing a transit in your opposite sign, they are basically the same thing: your environment. Notice in particular the shift of the 48 hours surrounding this moment. See if you can observe what within you has changed that is coloring your perception. Observe how what you are noting is changing how you feel about yourself. The idea is to come as close to 'inner' and 'outer' being one experience as you can. This is not intended to blur a boundary -- it's intended to reveal your influence over your own experience of life.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) One house in your chart has been lit up for months now -- your 5th house, which isAries, which is daring art, adventure, passion and sex. There has been so much going on in this house, peaking the past two weeks, that I would not be surprised if you've been feeling overwhelmed by all of this so-called creative energy. It has been difficult to focus, difficult to gather your ideas, challenging to follow through on so many fleeting matters initiated by an impressive collection of planets. Now that most of these critters are moving into Taurus, two things happen. One is that you can tap into some persistent focus and work-related drive. The second is that your 5th house clears out except for two of the most inspirational energies, slow-moving Uranus and Eris, which will be around for years. In other words, you lose nothing in the way of inspiration, and gain plenty in the way of drive and dedication.

Longview students and staff are so proud of Brielle Goss for being honoured by the Royal Canadian Legion for her Remembrance Day Poster. On Thursday, May 5th at the Turner Valley Branch during a moving awards ceremony and reception, students were recognized for their artistic and literary talents around the theme of Remembrance. All the students did a wonderful job in recognizing those individuals, past and present, who have served our country during war and peacekeeping missions. Everyone at Longview School would like to send a big Thank You to Mr. Day and everyone at the Turner Valley Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for everything that they have done. The first, second and third place winners in each of the artistic and literacy categories were announced. Students were escorted by the Sgt. at Arms to the front of the room. Veterans expressed their appreciation for the wonderful job the students had done and students were given an award. Brielle's submission was a beautiful black and white pencil sketch entitled 'The Cost of Freedom' which included a large cross with a long shadow, smaller crosses scattered all over a hill and a large Canadian Flag in the middle. All the posters and stories/poems were posted on the walls around the Legion for everyone in attendance to view. The Legion was full of proud students, parents, brothers/sisters, grandparents, teachers and friends because of the important accomplishments of these students. Brielle won three different awards for her poster, to her surprise. She received first place in the youth category

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) You could relax and loosen up a little. Your concept of existence has been so driven by a mix of responsibility and the need to grow that quite a few times you've forgotten to have fun. But you have not forgotten how to have fun; that's the meaningful thing. The kind of fun you're likely to want to have involves risk, and that risk involves daring to act in a way you might consider childish or irresponsible. I can see where you might think this, though it's unlikely to be true. In fact, one of the greatest risks you run is to allow the pressure to have fun and indulge yourself to build up, which could lead to actually acting irresponsibly (for example, such as when you drink). A little conscious indulgence will go a long way toward helping you fulfill more 'serious' responsibilities, but more to the point, it is springtime and that is a natural time to frolic and play.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) As more planets -- beginning with Mars -- cross your sensitive 4th house cusp, you may feel restless, even unsettled and like it's time to pick up and make changes. At the same time you may have the feeling that it's not a good idea to act from a point of frustration. Yes, maybe that would be true at a New Age workshop or Buddhist monastery. In reality, though, the things that spur us to action are valuable, be they 'negative' or 'positive'. And given the challenges that so many of us face making changes at all, I suggest you take any inspiration to improve your situation as helpful and creative. You have the option to see the humor in any situation; to not get too emotionally wound up; to merely experience any feeling as the motivation to act. Indeed, the fact that you may feel anger or frustration is likely the result of waiting.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 Sometimes you're slow on the uptake, but once you get something, you really get it. The thing about your intellect is that it's tactile, and it's becoming more so. You like the actual document and substantial proof over somebody's say-so. You like to see the thing in question, or at least see a picture of it, rather than merely having a description. Mars joining the Sun in the brains/cognition/idea angle of your solar chart is inviting you to be assertive, inquisitive, curious and bold about learning what you want to learn. You're invited to be passionate about what inspires you to creative action, and by passionate I mean feeling anywhere along the whole spectrum. Love your ideas for how they feel as much as what they say. Your mind is a kinesthetic thing; that is to say, your preference is for sculpture over math, for going into the woods over going into the gym, and for sex over the idea of sex. In the words of old Uncle Fritz, lose your mind and come to your senses.

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for black and white posters. She then received first place for the poster at the Area Level and second place for the poster at the District Level. Brielle and all Longview students are very proud of their school and take great pride in being an eagle. The saying is, 'Once an eagle, always an eagle' which is about the qualities, characteristics and behaviors we foster in our students. It is very important to our school that our students represent themselves, as well as, their school to the highest standard possible and they know it. At Longview School we have many reasons for being proud and we celebrate them at every opportunity. Congratulations Brielle for always 'Doing Your Best' in everything that you do and for representing yourself, your family and Longview School so very well!!

Teddy For A Toonie

From L-R. Marlene Ryks (Branch Manager), Carol Stauffer (ATB Customer/Winner), Kim Brown (CSC/ Teddy For A Toonie Coordinator)

Local Student Wins Place In Art Gallery

2011 marks the 12-year anniversary of ATB Financial's Teddy for a Toonie Campaign, which raises money province-wide for the Stollery and Alberta Children's Hospital foundations. This year, proceeds will support the expansion of the Stollery's pediatric emergency department and Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Alberta Children's Hospital. ATB Financial in Black Diamond raised $3887.95 and would like to thank every person and business that helped make this year such a success!

Grade four student Gabby LaSalle from C. Ian McLaren School has been named a winner of ATB Financial’s Young Artists Competition. Gabby is among 31 artists whose works were selected by a panel of expert judges to be displayed in the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton until May 20th.

From My Bookshelf....

The Queen of Palmyra Minrose Givin "Here it is, the most powerful novel about race, racism and denial in the American south since To Kill a Mockingbird." - Lee Smith It is in the 1960s in Mississippi. The assassination of Medgar Evers, the challenge of registering black voters, the idea of integration, the reality of the Ku Klux Klan - were all in the news. What I just didn't realize was the support and love still shown by the African Americans working as cooks, washer women, drivers, maids and gardeners, to their "families." This novel shows us the ultimate power of knowledge and love. Florence Irene Forrest is eleven. Her parents have just returned to Milltown after a year "on the lam", and her father just can't seem to hold a job. Florence has missed a year of school, but she doesn't miss much else the eyes averted when she is in some neighbourhoods, the conversations that suddenly stop, the "free" ice cream cones at the general store, the mysterious late night phone calls for her father which caused him to take the "box" and leave. Often when he returned home he smelled of gasoline, of smoke.

Zenie, her grandmother's maid, is the one most responsible for Florence. Zenie's husband Ray, her niece Eva and Zenie are the teachers, the protectors, the stabilizers in Florence's little world. She has no friends, no one visits her family and when Big Dan, their neighbour comes to talk to her father "it makes her stomach hurt." I thought I knew where this story was going, but there are layers upon layers of plots and subplots that go beyond skin tones and class distinctions. The novel starts a little slowly, but gets better and better. It is not an easy read, but by the last third of the book, I could not put it down. I found I was asking myself why I didn't know "that"; I was mostly unaware of the day to day life for blacks and whites in Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana during those turbulent times. I liked it even better than The Help, and learned that when Medgar Evers was refused entry to the University of Mississippi Law School, he filed a lawsuit and became the focus of an NAACP campaign to desegregate the school. Evers led a boycott campaign against local white merchants and James Meredith enrolled in U of M in 1962.

T Wishing for Snow The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley This is a debut novel for Canadian writer Alan Bradley. The blurb

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By Lynn Willoughby described an eleven year old, aristocratic female detective investigating the murder of a man who turns up dead in the cucumber patch of their crumbling English mansion. It sounded like a new age Nancy Drew and I passed it by many times. Finally, on the recommendation of my daughter, I read it and it was an absolute delight. It is original, clever, entertaining and funny. What a treat! Flavia is bright, innovative, clever and curious. She sounds dreadful - but she isn't. She is engaging, witty and sharp and I enjoyed this book too much to leave it for long. Philately and chemistry are a large segment of the mystery and not a combination I would ever imagine as appealing. Because of Flavia and author Bradley's imaginative story telling, I kept turning pages and learned a great deal as a bonus. Bradley's tongue-in-cheek humour transcends the macabre seriousness of the subject. We are promised a series of Flavia mysteries, and I can't wait for the next one. Who Knew? Philately is the study of stamps and postal history. The Greek root word "philo" means affinity for something and "ateleia" means exempt from taxes. The introduction of postage stamps meant that the receipt of letters was now free of charge, whereas previously it was normal for the postal charges to be paid by the recipient of the letter.

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The Gateway Gazette has put together this special corner in the paper just for you! If you are of babysitting age, under the age of 18 and have taken the babysitting course, please contact us to have your name and phone number included at NO CHARGE! Give us a call today! ~ 403-933-4283 To Add Your Name To Our List

Grassroots ~ May 24th - June 6th, 2011

gateway Gazette Business Directory ACCOUNTING

EXCAVATION & LANDSCAPING

Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

• Screened & Virgin Loam (Top Soil) • • Garden Mixes • Compost • Bark Mulches • • Gravel Products • Custom Screening •

High Quality Yard Products Personal Taxes - E-file • Self Employed Taxes - E-file Corporate Taxes • Discount Rates for Seniors

Ph: 403-933-3778

403-703-SOIL (7645)

E: darcox@telus.net

Have A Dirty Day! www.dirtcheep.ca

AUTOMOTIVES

HORSES

PLUMBING

Snow Ridge Plumbing

Blanket Wash & Repairs

Saddle Pads, Leg Wraps Hoods, Navajo Blankets

Al LeRossignol

Drop Off & Self Service

587-434-0731

Better Than Home ‐ Coin Laundry

http://dv.openroads.ca/snowridge-plumbing/

27 McRae St. ‐ Okotoks ‐ 403‐938‐7788

Plumbing, Gasfitting, Renovations, Rough-ins & 24 hr Service

LIQUOR STORE

REAL ESTATE

Black Diamond Liquor Store

FLOEN &

Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri & Sat 10am - 11pm

(Beside the Esso)

We Buy Scrap Cars

403-933-2757

101 Centre Ave,

Fax: 403-271-7969

Black Diamond

Kruschel O.D. EYE CARE CLINIC Comprehensive Eyecare For The Entire Family HOURS Tues & Wed 9am - 9pm; Thurs 9am - 8pm Fri 9am - 5pm; Sat 9am - 12 noon Present this ad and receive 10% Off

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In an emergency, please call Dr Kruschel 403-938-0577 27D McRae St., Okotoks - W of Post Office 403-938-2191

food & beverage only

CHILD CARE PRIVATE DAY HOME in TURNER VALLEY

HEALTH & BEAUTY CranialWorks

craniosacral therapy for humans and animals

Kirsten Menk An elite day home (adjacent to Turner Valley School), is now providing the following solutions for families requiring childcare: drop-in - part time - full time

Please call Wilma 403-933-7492

Mill ar vil le , AB

(403)93 1 -2684 www.cranial works.org cdncount ry @ y ahoo.com

DRAFTING AND DESIGN

APPRAISALS (2007) LTD.

• RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • • INDUSTRIAL • AGRICULTURAL • • REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS •

Ph: 403.933.2722 info@valleyliquor.ca www.valleyliquor.ca 206 Main Street NW, Turner Valley Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri - Sat 10am - 11pm

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Donna Turner Registered Massage Therapist

h Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage h Cranio-Sacral Therapy

Cell: 403-813-7742 Office: 403-933-3088 Sheep River Centre Black Diamond, AB

OUTDOOR RECREATION

SEPTIC

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• Pump Installations • Line Flushing • Septic & Holding Tanks • Portable Toilet Rentals • Frozen Culverts & Lines • Camera Line Inspections

For All Your Septic Service Needs

403~938~1500 WASTE REMOVAL

Kelly Culliton RN, CBT www.krawellness.com

403-606-2975

Terry Johansen AT BDT

LOAN

SAND & GRAVEL

EYE CARE Dr. Cindy

CAFÉ

403-245-2234

personalized home design & plans - town & country - additions

www.abodedesign.ca

email: terry@abodedesign.ca

403-305-9603

Specializing in Biofeedback therapy for stress reduction, pain management and muscle retraining Supplements Wellness Products

New Technology!! PAVING

WATER WELL DEVELOPMENT AQUACLEAR DRILLING INC.

• Domestic & Industrial Water Wells • Well Servicing & Repairs • Shock Chlorination • Air Rotary Drilling • Professional Service & Quality • 25 years experience

High River’s Full Service Salon & Spa

EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES

Eq u i n e Ta c k & A p p a re l M o re t h a n j u s t a h o r s e s t o re ! • Ta c k • A p p a re l • G i f t s •

Tel: 403 933 7707 210 1st Ave. SW,

Black Diamond (The old Post Office)

www.sundancesaddlery.com

Lewis Parkhouse Owner / Operator

609 Center St., High River, AB CANADA T1V-2C2

403-899-2172 403-287-3252

HORSES

PLUMBING

WINDOW CLEANING

Semi Retired Plumber

Window Cleaning

403-601-2886

Horse Boarding

DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility

• 24-hour Onsite Manager • Family Operation • Indoor Arena • Affordable Rates

Just One Big Happy Family!

403-938-2469 ~ www.djranch.ca

Small plumbing, heating & gas fitting. Ask about my specialty product installs Reasonable rates Call Rod 403-861-5956 Email: rods.emi@telus.net

Cell 403-771-9097

lewis@aquacleardrilling.com www.aquacleardrilling.com High River, AB

by Roy Chester

Power Washing • Window Cleaning Residential • Commercial • Interior • Exterior Eavestrough Cleaning & Repairs Spider Control Roy Chester 403-520-1974 www.rjchester.com

Grassroots ~ May 24th - June 6th, 2011

Call 403-933-GATE (4283) Today! Business Opportunities Attention! Work from home, turn 10 hrs/wk into $1500+ a month, free-on-line training. www.freedomexcel.com ************************ Attention! Build a business at home. No parties or driving. Turn 10 hrs/wk into excellent income! Free online training; Flexible hours. www.build4freedom.com

Hay and Feed Need hay fields cut. You keep hay. Millarville area. 403-931-1884.

Lost and Found Found at Oilfields Food Bank, Lewis Memorial Church, Ladies Gold Wedding Band. Phone Sharon at 403-938-7719. ************************ A set of keys was found near the Glen Mead Park Seniors facility. There is a Sharks Hockey Puck on it. To claim call 403-933-7122.

Real Estate 15.5 acres with horse set up, upgraded home, heated shop, 5 gpm well located close to High River and Okotoks. $814,000 call 403652-4216.

sional or retired couple. N/S, dog welcome. References required. $1300/month + utilities. $1000 DD. Available May 1. 403-8709399.

Riding Lessons Blue Spruce Training Stable. Boarding, English & Western lessons, specializing in the beginner rider. Outdoor, indoor, heated arena. Horses for sale, lease or trained. Call 403-9313500.

Summer Camps DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility is now taking booking for their 2011 kids Summer Day Camps. Every week throughout July and August. Booking up fast, so call today to register, 403-938-2469 or register online at www.djranch.ca

Vehicles Scrap Car and Metal Removal. Free pick up and removal of all unwanted vehicles, running or not. Cash for some. Call 403-6013521.

Volunteers May 27th & 28th volunteers needed to help put together new

playground at C. Ian McLaren school. Sveral shifts available: Friday 7am to noon; Noon to 5pm or 7am to 5pm. All times on Saturday. Please call 403-9387295. ************************ Help Needed with "Meals on Wheels" deliveries in Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Hartell, Longview and possibly Millarville. Weekdays only over the lunch hour; no weekends, no evenings. Perfect for the retired person. A very satisfying way to help housebound people in our communities. Call Mrs. Campbell at 403-938-7775. ************************ Volunteers Wanted at Sheep River Library. Help is needed with working on the floor, re-shelving books and shelf reading. Special project volunteers are needed to help with fund-raising for new furniture and shelving for the new facility. Community sign team for the outdoor types needed to help once in a while in putting up wording to announce upcoming events. Call Muhammad at the library 403-933-3278. ************************

to the hard-working volunteers who took part in Project Green Day on May 14th Your efforts are much appreciated! 403-933-4721

Turner Valley Golf Club

Well Being Reiki Share at Barnes & Crackle Massage. All levels of Reiki welcome! The first Wed of every month at 7pm. Please call: (403) 933-5081.

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Volunteer and Lost & Found ads are free of charge. You can choose your own custom heading. People love to read the classifieds and the more ads there are, the more they work for everyone - so call today for this economical and effective way of advertising. It’s great for selling personal items or promoting business products and services! CALL US TODAY! 403-933-4283 Regular $5 per edition or Feature $15 per edition More classifieds on Page 6 of the Grande Section.

Town of Black Diamond Serving Our Community 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.

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.

Bad Boy Zero Turn Mowers Have Arrived!! To view drop into HRR Rentals 2015 10 Ave Se, High River

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The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is currently seeking Volunteers who would be interested in leading our “Saturday Night Sing a Long” program from 7:00 - 8:00. If you enjoy the company of seniors and love music please contact Michelle, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator at 403.933.4028 or email recreation.hcl@foothills fdtn.org.

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Rentals Shared Accommodation in Turner Valley available immediately. Must be employed, non-smoker, social or non drinker. Bright and clean, furnished main floor w/gas fireplace. Includes; tv/dvd, cable, wireless internet & utilities. No pets please! $500 security deposit & $500 monthly fee. Call (403) 938-6596. ************************ For rent in Black Diamond – Commercial Space. 900 sq ft. Close to main street. Recently renovated. Excellent parking. $900/month, heat & water included. Available immediately. Phone 403-9332560 for showing. ************************ Turner Valley cul de sac - 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 5 newer appliances, open concept, unfinished basement, large fenced yard, front porch, back deck. Ideal for profes-

CLASSIFIEDS

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

04-11-PW-EQII

The Town of Black Diamond wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Approximately 1,000 Square Feet in strip mall in Black Diamond On site garbage removal and snow clearing/lot maintenance included

Available Some short term rental subsidy may be available

Current lease expires August 2013

Contact Glenn at

403-899-2731

WHY HAVE A HOME INSPECTION? Buying a home may be the greatest single investment you will ever make. But is it a good investment? Why not get it inspected by a fully qualified & Insured Home Inspector, plus as a certified Thermographer, we have the technology to see beyond the drywall, with our Thermal Imaging equipment, we can see missing insulation, mould, damp, leaks, heat loss that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Plus this could save you $$$'s on your future energy bills.

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Summer Day Camps

RANCH Horsemanship Facility

Learn Horsemanship and riding skills that nurture a special relationship between the rider and the horse in one of our many organized camp programs. Our day camps run during the spring and summer months and are very popular.

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When you board your horse with us your horse joins the herd and a family, our family. We care for your horse as if it was one of our own. Some of our boarders have been with us for over 10 years. Pasture or Paddock board is offered with the use of our indoor arena included in the fee. Visit our website or visit our ranch to get to know us, we’re always home!

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Lee Jones Ranch Manager 403-669-3603 Evenings & Weekends Barn & Lessons

Ranch Office 403-938-2469 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

www.djranch.ca

2011 Available Dates July 4th - 8th July 11th - 15th July 25th - 29th August 2nd - 5th August 8th - 12th August 15th - 19th August 22nd - 26th

DJ Ranch offers first-class Horsemanship Lessons tailored to the individual. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, we have the right program for you.

Located 3 miles east of Black Diamond; 8 miles west of Okotoks at Highway #7 & 112th Street West

Lee Jones Group and Private Lessons Boarding Coaching Educational programs for adults and children Kids Day Camps Workshops & Clinics Horses for Sale

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