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www.gatewaygazette.ca ~ June 7th, 2011 ~ Issue #172
“It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.” ~ Johann Schiller ~
The Gateway Gazette was honoured May 28th at the Legion in Turner Valley when we were presented with the
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AREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community Calendar MONDAY
1st & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------10:30 ~ 11:30am Creative Writing - Cecily Fowlie Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-9382032. ------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 6:30pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600. No July & August meetings. -------------------------------------------------------
June 6th - Noon to 2pm - Chinook Country Quilters presents their Annual Quilt Show at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Okotoks. Refreshments served. Theresa 403-938-0055. -----------------------------------------------
June 27th, 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.
----------------------------------------------THURSDAY 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.
----------------------------------------------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.
--------------------------------------------June 11th - 7pm - Tribute to Johnny Cash at the Legion, Turner Valley. 403-933-4600 or 403-933- 4564. --------------------------------------------June 18th - Spirit of Okotoks Weekend - Parade & Youth Festival - 403-938-8950. ----------------------------------------------
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Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412. -------------------------------------------------------11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.
--------------------------------------------June 19th - Father's Day Breakfast at Legion. Draw for a 55" TV to be made. 403-933-4564. ---------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS Fri, June 10th, 4pm start and Sat, June 11th, 9am start - The Vintage Chicks Sale at Priddis Community Hall. www.thevintagechicks.blogspot. com. 403-281-5217. ---------------------------------------------Sat & Sun, June 11th & 12th The Second Annual Fury in the Foothills Junior Street Hockey Tournament. www.furyinthefoothills.com. ---------------------------------------------Saturdays, June 11th to October 8th 9am to 2pm. Millarville Farmers Market. Millarville Racetrack. 403-931-2404. www.millarvilleracetrack.com ----------------------------------------------
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Thank you so much to the local Legion Branch for nominating us for this prestigious award! Sometimes even newspaper people are at a loss for words. Such an occasion occurred on May 28th when Tanya Thibodeau and Pam Jones were honoured to receive the Royal Canadian Legion Media Award presented to the Gateway Gazette. The citation accompanying the award reads in part: “ In our appreciation, Branch 78 would like to request that The Gateway Gazette be positively considered (by Dominion Command) to receive a Media Award in appreciation for their time and consideration of the Turner Valley Legion.” Sgt-at-Arms, Malcolm Hughes, in a congratulatory email said, “Let me congratulate you on an honour richly deserved. We do not present that Media Award lightly, evidenced by the fact
that our recommendation has to go all the way to Dominion Command for approval in order to ensure that a very high standard for this award is maintained. In all my years in the Legion, this is only the second one that I have been part of. Well done, you have every reason to be proud of it.” And proud we are. We simply cannot express deeply enough our heartfelt thanks to everyone who plays a role
in the publication of the Gazette and who made it possible for us to receive this truly appreciated award. That includes YOU! There were several important awards and honours presented at this ceremony. The Gazette will be showcasing these recipients in our June 21st, Grande section along with our coverage of the D-Day ceremony held on June 5th in Turner Valley.
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By Dave Heron
*When I'm Sixty-four*
“Will you still need me, Will you still feed me, When I'm sixty-four"
Lennon/McCartney were visionaries. Arguably, some of these visions were a tad hazy as a result of the odd pharmaceutical mixed in with the afternoon tea. Nonetheless, despite some historians suggesting When I'm Sixty-Four being about growing old together, it actually came about on a flight from London to New York as the Beatles were headed to appear on the Ed Sullivan show. Paul McCartney in noticing that food portions even in 1st class were a tad leaner than they had been on earlier flights, visualized a day in the not too distant future when meals would disappear altogether and jotted down the words, "will you still feed me" on the back of a pawn ticket, and the rest as they say is history. Frivolity notwithstanding, the fact is we become a bit less tolerant of shortcomings as we get older than we managed in our younger years. Others' shortcomings that is. Twenty years ago when the telemarketer called at 8pm to tell me I'd won a free trip, I'd listen to the pitch for a couple of minutes, say no thanks and hang up. Ten years ago when call display came on the scene, I'd pick up the phone, utter a few obscenities in Aramaic and hang up. Now in my 60's, I politely answer the phone, ask the caller if they need my credit card to cover the service charges, put the phone down and head upstairs to bed for the night. A few years ago, some masochist introduced the self-serve kiosks at airports around the globe. In theory, not a bad idea. Walk up to an obscure mechanical device, key in a series of predetermined
numbers and voila, a boarding pass popped out like a Pez dispenser. It saved having to deal with surly ticket agents. Until the damn thing broke down which statistically was more regular than an all bran diet. Now you had to deal with 3 surly agents - one to figure out what was wrong, another to call maintenance and the 3rd to complete the task of checking you in at the counter. The older I get the less tolerant I am of replacing a wheel with a triangle all in the name of cost cutting. Boarding by row number's another one of these "what were you thinking" moves about as palatable as sitting next to someone who grinds their dentures for amusement. Again - in theory, not a bad plan to expedite the boarding process. "Passengers seated in rows 15 through 26 are now invited to board". Followed by, "as well as those passengers who are members of our frequent flyer program, Costco members, residents of Alberta who've voted in 1 of the 3 previous Federal elections, 1st class and Business Class passengers". That generally leaves me and 4 others standing around the hold room feeling like losers in the last round of musical chairs. I suppose it's a good thing they don't hand out magazines on the flight anymore. Looking at the 10 year old in 21C using Newsweek as a coloring book while I was relegated to scouring the pages of Teen World was starting to really irritate me - even when I was a youngster at 60, but now................. Bring back real food on flights and I don't give a damn how much you charge me - I'll pay it. Having to choose between day old chicken wraps and cardboard pizza at eight bucks a throw, I'd prefer to bring my own.
And if it weren't for having to endure Security opening the lunch bag, and in a stage whisper amongst 240 other passengers ask, "what in hell is *that*", I probably would. Give me 20 minutes in a closed room with the moron committee that introduced seatback inflight entertainment. For openers, once you get past 60, seeing anything meaningful on the 5 inch screen's about as easy as reading the 3 digit security code on the back of a well used credit card in a dark room. Assuming you can actually get the thing to work in the first place. Oh - and the concept of charging for a 92 minute movie on a 90 minute flight? May you and the clown that introduced the self serve kiosk wind up with 2 seats together by the fireplace in the afterlife. I know now why we medicate more intensely as we age. Has nothing to do with physical ailments. Has everything to do with keeping our blood pressure down when enduring anything even remotely connected to airports. I think I'll go back to listening to some old Beatles music. In 1965, the legendary Lennon/McCartney team came up with another 'vision of the future' song that found its way on to the Rubber Soul album. Track 1 - Drive My Car. At least my luggage has a shot at getting there at the same time I do. Adios until next time Dave Heron Dave Heron is the owner and operator of: Pace Setter Travel & Tours (1995) Inc; P.O. Box 612, 49 Elizabeth Street, Okotoks. Tel: 403.938.5454 Toll Free: 1.800.206.7223. Fax: 403.938.5568 Email: pacesetter@nucleus.com
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Message from Chris Koene Well, it seems that for the last couple of weeks my focus has been all about the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) - and there's no better time to be thinking about this than the start of tourist season! We've been busy working hard to open the VIC, scrubbing it out from top to bottom, updating the brochures and info available and attending VIC training offered by Travel Alberta. If you haven't been on our Facebook page yet, we opened the VIC last Friday, in time for the long weekend and we've already had well over 30 people through. If you haven't yet stopped in to update the brochures for your business, make it a priority to get in and do so and introduce yourself to our staff! If you are a member of the chamber we invite you to place promotional materials at no charge and for non-members we request $20 for the season to contribute to VIC operations.
This year we have opened the VIC earlier than before and will keep it open longer - until October 1st. For the spring it will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 6pm, with additional days and hours in July and August. And we are still looking for one more part-time staff member for the VIC. If you know someone who is knowledgeable of our local area, and would enjoy being one of the welcoming faces to our visitors, let us know. Finally, we are working hard to obtain VIC accreditation from Travel Alberta which we are very close to achieving. Once we have this, Travel Alberta will provide us with highway signage and will place our VIC on their provincial Travel Alberta maps, among other benefits. We look forward to sharing with you, in the fall, more specifics about the VIC and our plans for 2012! And, as always, your input is welcome.
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Councillor's Corner: by Mayor Sharlene Brown
It's June and summer is upon us, where has all the time gone. Since our last major high water event in 2005, the Town of Black Diamond has worked to secure some areas on the banks of the Sheep River to prevent erosion. Storm water diversions have been put in place to promote proper over land drainage. Everything worked like a charm during the May 2011 high water event. The rains, I hope are over and a giant thank you goes out to all the Town staff and volunteers who worked late into the night and the next day to ensure our community was safe. Work continues in our parks and recreation areas with the first steps to establishing the Dianne Kreh Memorial Park in Willow Ridge, expansion of the Diamond Valley Community Garden, new playground equipment at C Ian McLaren School. All of this work is accomplished by our community champions, our community volunteers. When everyone does just a little bit, our whole community blooms and prospers. Thank you. As we move into summer and the youth of our community are out of school, please take care around our parks and playgrounds; as you walk your pet, please remember to be a responsible pet owner and scoop the poop. Take some time for yourself, give a helping hand when needed and have a great summer.
Council Calendar
June 14 Parks & Recreation Committee June 15 COUNCIL MEETING June 16 Special Events Committee June 20 FCSS June 22 Economic Development Committee (*as req'd)
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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.
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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. Equipment Operator II – Publics Works The candidate for the Equipment Operator II position will have five (5) or more years motor grader experience in final grading of granular based road ways and easements. Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, you will safely operate specialized motor equipment in daily municipal maintenance which include; water, waste water, solid waste, roads, and general maintenance of municipal infrastructure. On call and over time work will also be necessary. This work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the specialized equipment and may also assist in the guidance of other skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees in the performance of manual tasks related to equipment operation. Each equipment operator has an important obligation to themselves, associates, and the public when operating a municipal vehicle and should at all times conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner. Must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences, and possess strong customer service skills. A Valid Alberta Class 3 with air drivers license is required. This a full time position, 40 hours a week, at a pay range of $ 44,554 - $ 56,867 per annum. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career where you will make a difference. 04-11-PW-EQII
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.
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Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham The last couple of days have been a close call for the residents of Turner Valley and Black Diamond with all the rain we have been having. Some folks say their rain gauge had shown 7 to 8 inches. Our sweet little Sheep River really went through a wild streak for a couple of days but, thankfully, did not overflow its banks in either of our communities. The Lions Campground in Black Diamond had to be evacuated Thursday night about 10pm when the river was close to overflowing its banks there. The residents were sent to the Arena and Turner Valley Campgrounds with their motor homes. All have returned now and are happily camping again. I think we are all familiar with the STARS helicopter. Did you know? In
1985, Dr Powell met with community supporters and representatives from the Lions Clubs to establish an air rescue medicinal service. The Lions Clubs decide to take on the project as a fundraiser. Through the support of the Lions, STARS was established in Calgary on December 1st, 1985. Today STARS is celebrating 26 years, has a total of 5 helicopters and has flown more than 19,000 missions. A new development is the STARS Mobile Simulation Program which the Alberta Lions have been involved in. This program offers rural and city health care providers a chance to enhance their skills in critical care crisis management through the use of a mannequin that can simulate complex medical and trauma conditions for training.
The partnership between Alberta Lions and STARS is making the difference for hundreds of medical personal and for thousands of people who will benefit from the advanced knowledge of health care providers in our communities. The Lions logo is proudly displayed on all STARS helicopters in recognition of their contribution of more than $1,880,000. Let's all help keep STARS in the sky. The next Lions Bingo will be held on Friday, June 10th, at the Valley Neighbours Club, 6:30pm. This will be our second to last Bingo until the fall season of September. Hope to see you all out to support the Lions. The Foothills Lions Club “Serving Our Community”
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403.863.4341 Seniors' Week 2011 In honour of past, present and future contributions of the seniors of this community and throughout Alberta, Mayor and Council of the Town of Turner Valley has declared the week of June 6 – 12 to be “Seniors' Week”. We salute and thank all seniors for their generous and unselfish commitment to the community.
Robert Lochhead - 2011 Minister's Seniors Service Award Nominee We offer sincere congratulations to Mr. Robert Lochhead for having been nominated and selected as a Seniors Service Award recipient for his years of dedication to helping seniors, his involvement with the Foothills Lions Club, Valley Neighbours Club and Royal Canadian Legion. Thank you Bob for your outstanding work and commitment. The awards will be presented by Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, June 8.
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.
Register your child for swimming lessons at the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool Registration Night
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.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Notice of Municipal Utilities Rate 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.
The Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You to Our Community Visit our Visitor Information Centre to Start Your Exploration of Diamond Valley Hours of Operations: June: Friday to Sunday, 12 noon – 6 pm July & August: Thursday to Monday, 11 am – 7 pm September: Saturday to Sunday, 1 pm – 5pm Conveniently Located at Main Street NE, Turner Valley North of the Sheep River Library
Seniors Celebration - Sheep River Library Parking at the Dr. Lander The Sheep River Library is hosting a special seMemorial Swimming Pool niors' celebration on June 28. Plan to attend the Terrific Tuesday Talk and Tea featuring a full day of entertainment, door prizes, flowers and treats. Keeping Boulevards and Back Alleys Tree Pruning Courses – Tree Care Basics For more information, visit Tidy June 11 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Residents and business owners are responsible for www.sheepriverlibrary.ca, drop in or call the library at 403.933.3278. This event is proudly spon- Turner Valley maintenance of boulevards and back sored by Turner Valley Family and Community Seralleys adjacent to their property. vices. Please control weeds and long Learn how to properly prune trees and shrubs, grasses and remove garbage and and how to select and plant the most suitable unsightly piles of materials. Weeds trees for your yard. Register for this one-day and long grasses provide homes for workshop presented by a professional arborist. mosquitoes, including those carrying the West Nile Dr. Lander Memorial Pool is Open Free to Black Diamond and Turner Valley Virus. Garbage and piles of material provides cover Swimming schedules and information available residents. To register, contact Les at for skunks, mice and other pests. Your cooperation online and at the pool or town office. 403.933.5272 or email orarena@persona.ca Swimming lessons – registration is appreciated. Co-sponsored by the towns of Black Diamond and Monday, June 13, 2011 Reminder to pick up behind your pets! Turner Valley 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Flare and Derrick Community Centre
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CLUB By: Kayla Hughes The Longview 4-H Beef's achievement day was a huge success. Even though we had to change venues on short notice everything still worked out. The day started off at 10:30 with our judging competition, where there were Longview teams versus the Gladys teams, following with written judging at 11:00. Then the show kicked off at 1:00 with the heifer and cow/calf part of the show and the Longview champion heifers were: 2nd place - Josie Hughes and 1st place Kayla Hughes. The Longview champion cow/calf results were: 2nd place - Hanna Dayment and 1st place - Reid Snodgrass. Reid Snodgrass
and Kayla Hughes went on to win Reserve and Grand Champion Females of the show. Good job! Then on to the steer part of the show, the results for the winners of Longview showmanship were: 2nd place - Railey Tremblay and 1st place Jessica Shewchuk. Jessica Shewchuk went on to win Grand Champion Showmanship. Good job! As for the winners of the Longview steers the results were: 2nd place - Jessica Shewchuk and 1st place Keaton Cox. Keaton Cox went on to win Reserve Champion steer of the show. Good job! Moving on to the sale, the charity steer sold for an all time high raising $21,739.65. The charity
steer also was sold 3 times. The first group, the Longview Group, paid $11,000 then donated the money and had the steer sold again. Then the second group, S.A.L.E (Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange) Group, paid $8,900 then donated the money and had the steer sold once again. Then for the final time the donation steer, Freddie, was sold to John Lockhart. All $21,739.65 went to the High River District Healthcare Foundation and was much appreciated! All in all the day was good to show all the hard work the members had put into their animals and was lots of fun!
On Friday, May 6th all students at Longview School invited their moms to a Mother's Day Tea. Students wanted to show their moms how much they love them and appreciate everything that they do. It was a very sweet and special day. Moms and grandmas had to wait outside the gym to be escorted hand in hand by their child/ren to their seats where they were served by their child/ren tea and treats. Each class did a choral reading of a poem about moms and had the opportunity to simply sit, chat and have treats with their moms. The grade 5 guitar students went to Music Centre Canada (35 Elizabeth St. Okotoks) on Wednesday, May 4th for a field trip. Longview students were graciously invited by Kelly Vance, the owner, to tour the store, play a variety of instruments and enjoy a variety of musical performances. The students were treated like very special guests. They heard amazing performances by Mike who played drums and a variety of other percussion instruments. Mike even played a didgeridoo from Australia which the students loved the sound of. Jeremy shared his incredible talent for playing the acoustic guitar. He had this amazing technique of playing the guitar like a guitar and also playing it like a drum all at the same time. Greg played wonderfully the elec-
tric guitar and bass guitar for the students. All the musicians not only played their instruments, but spoke about the instruments. They talked about the parts of the instruments, the sounds they make and the technique of playing them well. The students were treated with a beverage and cookies and were given guitar picks, buttons, inflatable guitars, tattoos and colouring books. The students would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to Mr. Vance and everyone else at Music Centre Canada for an engaging and wonderful day. Mr. Gallup visited Longview School on Tuesday, May 10th to work with our grade 5/6 art students. The grade 5/6 students have been busy over the past couple of weeks learning the techniques on hatching, cross hatching and stippling in creating shadows and contours in their drawings. Students have been working in the medium of pen and ink and have been sketching wildlife pictures based on photos of animals they have chosen. Mr. Gallop worked with students on their drawings and s h a r e d many helpful hints on h o w t o improve upon their works of art. Mr. Gallup shared stories, tech-
niques and his own art work with the students. This was an amazing workshop for our students. They greatly appreciated Mr. Gallup's talent and the time he took with them. Thank You! Ms. Smith arranged for Clay for Kids to come and work with all of the students at Longview on Thursday, May 12th. Instructor Susan, from Clay for Kids, was at Longview School all day working with the different classes. Students received instruction and demonstrations in working with the medium of clay, including using a pottery wheel. Students then had the opportunity to create a piece of 3-dimensional art based on specific curriculum outcomes in the fine arts program of studies and with a theme pertaining to curricular outcomes in the areas of social studies and/or science. The Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 students made a piece about creeping and crawling creatures, Grade 3/4 students made a replica of the Taj Mahal and the Grade 5/6 class made spirit masks.
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Millarville Community School Reunion 2011 The fall of 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of Sheep Creek School moving to its new location in the hamlet of Millarville. The new school retained the name of Sheep Creek No. 4258 until about 1973, when the Foothills School Division changed the name to Millarville to avoid confusion with another Sheep Creek School in the province. It started out with four classrooms but soon two more rooms were added and a portable was needed to accommodate all the students. Eventually the basement was finished so there was now a Science Lab and rooms for Phys Ed and Music. At this time a larger entrance was added so there was room for boots and room for children to remove them without falling down the stairs. In
1969, the school division rented the Ranchers' Hall so the students could have Phys Ed classes there. It still wasn't the best situation, but better than a small room in the basement of the school. In 1976-77 an addition was put on the north side of the school to house a gymnasium, library, principal's office, junior high washrooms and last but not least, staff washrooms. In 1998 a relocatable wing was added to the north side of the school. This gave us four new classrooms and more washrooms. In 2001, the new STARS Gymnasium was built and the old gym became the stage and change rooms. On June 30th there will be a barbeque and family dance at the school starting at 5:00pm. Former stu-
dents, teachers and community members will be able to tour the school and look at all the old photo albums from years gone by. We will have a silent auction of the former grade one quilts and the family dance will run until 10:00pm. On Friday, July 1st everyone is invited to take in the Turner Valley Triathlon and then head over to the Race Track for the 106th running of the Millarville Races. On Saturday, July 2nd everyone can take in the Millarville Farmers' Market from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The rest of the afternoon will be spent visiting and playing baseball or soccer. There will be a special play area for the younger children. From 5:00 to 7:00pm we will have a dinner of beef on a bun, beans and salads at the Main Hall. There
will also be music and a cash bar. Please register by June 15th by sending a cheque made out to Millarville Community School and mail to Box 29 Millarville, AB T0L 1K0 or by stopping by the school any day during school hours. The total cost for both the Thursday and Saturday meals is $20 for adults, $10 for children aged 7 – 16 and children 6 and under are free. Please enclose your name, address, phone number and email address and the number of people in your family who will be attending. For further information and to download a registration form, please go to our school's website at: http://millarville.fsd38. a b . c a / w h a t s happening/specialevents/ or you can call the school at 403-938-7832.
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By: Wendy and Staci Arkes On May 15th the Millarville 4-H Multi Club got together at the Square Butte Hall to complete this year's Achievement Day. We actually had a great day: Sunny and Warm. What a change from the last few years. For Achievement Day each member was required to do a display based on a theme that they picked. This year the members picked Movies/TV Shows. From this theme they were required to make three food items that would be tasted and judged. Denae Allbee picked Despicable Me, Jenissa Allbee – Titanic, Jade Boucher - Shrek, Katelyn Braun – Hotel For Dogs, Jessica Bryki-Carly, Elise Bunn – Heartland, May Bunn – Letters to Juliet, Jacqueline Jamieson - Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Haley McIvor – Nacho Libre, Kashley Meyer – Secretariat, Madison Peters – Scooby Doo and Sarah Sharp – Out of Africa. The Members would like to send a big thank you to our judge, Lisa Willis, for being brave enough to try all sUNcATcHER’s dEsIGN StUdIO of our foods. Custom Stained Glass • Classes We would also like to say a Big Thank You to UFA for Jewelry, Art, Gifts and Antiques sponsoring our Achievement Day. Your support is WE HAVE MOVED greatly appreciated. Visit Our New Location After eating Lunch, the members participated in Trading Post Mall, Bragg Creek their fun day activities. They did Cake Decorating, Cake Walk, Musical Chairs, Funny Money Auction and Original Roland Gissing Paintings our 4-H Famous JELL-O Eating Contest. It was so Open: 11:00am to 5:00pm ~ Closed Tuesday much fun. Ph. 403-949-4332 Our next Activity is our Banquet on June 12th. Stay tuned to find out what everyone received.
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By Tanya Thibodeau Daddy, Father, Pa, Pop – Whatever you call them, dads are pretty special! In Canada (as well as several other countries), the third Sunday in June every year is Father's Day, a special day set aside to celebrate fathers, fatherfigures and fatherhood! On this special day why not spend some time with your kids and grandkids to ponder a few thoughts. Why do you think it’s important to have a special day for honouring fathers? Do you think there are differences between the roles of dads and the roles of moms? If so, what are the differences and why do you think they exist? Make a list of reasons why dads, step-dads, grandfathers and uncles are so great! You’d be amazed at what you’ll learn about the kids in your life through their thoughts and perceptions on something we adults tend to take for granted. How will you celebrate Father’s Day? In our overscheduled, crazy hectic lives it is becoming more
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and more important to achieve balance. Special days like Father’s Day gives us all a great excuse to put away the BlackBerries, iPhones and other electronics and spend some time reconnecting with the flesh and blood in our lives. (Did you know that there’s this great stuff called grass and fresh air that surrounds us? It tickles our toes and refreshes our souls!) Here are some great ideas to put to good use this June 19th - the best part is, they’ll work with every budget and all ages! Create a Tradition Make a small book of lessons you’ve learned from your dad over the years, read them together as a family each year, then add a lesson (or two) each year what an awesome heirloom to pass on through the generations. Make a Thoughtful Gift There really is something terrific about a craft from the heart, no matter how old you get. You could make a photo-scrapbook, or a digital slide show with music and notations of fond memories. Dads for-
ever love useful things, so why not make something that dad can use daily? Like a wooden oven rack puller or a bird house. Not a real ‘crafty’ kind of person? Put together a gift basket themed to your dad’s favourite hobby - wash bucket with treasures for his car, fishing kit or sports collections etc. Get Outdoors Why not go for a bike ride, take a walk to the ice cream parlor, play some catch or take a nap together in the sun? Give Dad Your Time Sometimes, the best way to make Dad feel appreciated is to let him know that what’s important to him is also important to you. Take some time to learn more about your dad’s favourite hobby and why it’s his favourite hobby. Do Something Nice Celebrate all your dad has done for you this Father’s Day by returning the favour. Make him his favourite dinner or breakfast in bed. Wash his car. Clean out the garage. I promise you, he won’t be disappointed!
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50. Prickly seed covering Clues Across 52. Frozen water 1. A roll of insulation 54. Move back and away 5. Brazilian dance from 10. Something that is owed 56. Fipple flute 14. Middle Eastern chieftain 60. Bladed tool 15. South African village 61. Actress Farrow 16. 6th Jewish month 62. 2001 Spielberg film 17. Sandwich shop 63. An explosive device 18. "Air Music" composer 66. Explosive sounds 19. Extinct flightless bird 68. Duffels 20. Exabyte 70. Dwarf buffalo 21. 1/1000 of an inch 71. Seraph 22. 4th US state 72. Scottish hillside 23. Boater 73. Czar (alt.) 27. Quarterback throws 74. Iraq seaport 30. Dentist's group 75. Metal food containers 31. Honorable title (Turkish) 32. Ursidae family 35. Removes an apple's center Clues Down 38. To have supper 1. Cover with condensa42. Back breaking work tion 43. Public promotion of a prod- 2. Rhizopodan (alt. sp.) uct 3. '__ death do us part 44. Point midway between N 4. Denotes three and E 5. Swedish krona 45. Dull in appearance 6. A pleasant odor 46. Change by reversal 7. One who navigates a 47. Attack on all sides ship 49. Scientific workplaces 8. Yellow edible Indian
fruit 9. River in Upper Austria 10. Father 11. Ancient Tokyo 12. Scout merit emblem 13. Region near Troy 24. Common piercing location 25. Rural delivery 26. Suggesting the horror of death 27. One afflicted with paresis 28. Silver 29. A maker of saddles 32. British thermal unit 33. Longest division of geological time 34. Assistance to others 36. A lyric poem 37. Midway between NE and E 39. One of the Gershwins 40. Grab 41. One point S of due E 48. Elastic coils of wire 51. Newark Del. school 53. Atomic #27 54. Capital of Morocco 55. Interspersed with introns 57. Showing keen interest 58. MN 55121 59. Ascends 61. Supernatural force 64. Extinct bird of New Zealand 65. A measure of music 66. Founder of Babism 67. Patti Hearst's captors 68. London radio station 69. Macaws
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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
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'RIDE FOR LIFE' Art Show at A new exhibition of paintings of the foothills will be on display in the Sheep River Library starting June 17th featuring the work of well know artist Liz Sullivan. Her work features images from her experiences during last years' Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. The ride started at Spruce Meadows going south through Okotoks, High River and Nanton .....then west over the Porcupine Hills to overnight at Chain Lakes. The next day, the ride went north
along the Cowboy Trail through Longview, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and back to Spruce Meadows. As a visual artist, passionate about cycling and the outdoors, Liz wanted to share the energy and feeling of this “200+ km event”. She created the “Ride for Life” series, dedicated to portraying this ride through the iconic landscape of the Alberta Foothills. It is appropriate that this show will be in the library when this year's group of close to 2,000 riders come through Turner Valley on June 26th.
Sheep River Library The majesty and immensity of this natural space is captured in the lush, vibrant colours of early summer. The fresh green colours are also symbolic of “new life” and hope. Many paintings feature cyclists along various stages of the route; other landscapes feature the “foothill vistas” that the participants enjoyed along the way. Liz completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary and since then, has divided her time between art teaching and art production in her Inglewood studio.
Also active in the Calgary art scene, Liz has participated in local and traveling exhibitions with the Alberta Society of Artists and Visual Arts Alberta. Her work has been at the Leighton Foundation and Arts on Atlantic Gallery (Calgary) and for the next two months her work will be in Sheep River Library. Everyone is invited to the Opening Reception on Saturday, June 18th from 2 til 4pm. A portion of any sales will be going to the Cancer Foundation and to the library. You can view Liz's work at: http://lizsullivanart.com
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Minding Frankie - Maeve Binchy "It takes a village to raise a child." This adage is the basis of Binchy's latest novel. Noel is a single parent, and when he arrives home with newborn Frankie, the residents of Jarlath's Court are there to help him. In this microcosm of Ireland, the neighbours, with all their eccentricities, foibles and flaws, assist however they can. It is this whole cast of characters and their social interactions, which keeps this book moving. People, restaurants and locales from previous novels pop up from time to time, but I enjoy that continuity and if you have never read any previous novels it will not detract from this one. These are ordinary people, in everyday circumstances, doing the best they can. Binchy usually ends a novel with all the stories neatly tied and this is no exception. However, some are more successful than others, as life does tend to get in the way of the very best intentions. This is a light summer read - a book you can pick up, put down, get sand in the pages and still enjoy.
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…..and many others The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith This prolific writer is a professor emeritus of Medical Law at the U of Edinburgh and has written not one, but four successful series of novels, as well as several children's books, TV, radio and internet series. The No. 1 Ladies series was absolutely charming. My daughter introduced me to these books, then I passed them on to my mother. As the series progressed with them, we three generations progressed with them, and all of us were delighted with each new book, and with Mme Precious Ramotswe, her friends and family. Located in Gabrone, the capital of Botswana, each book deals with a few set characters and also the people in the cases ‘investigated’. Precious observes, deduces, sets traps with great patience, drinks endless cups of Red Bush tea and wisely interprets the clues to solve each mystery. The language, the locale and the characterization are stunning. There is a series of
Grassroots ~ June 7th - June 20th, 2011
By Chey Nickerson Longview to PLEASE PLANT PINK when doing your gardens this summer for the “Wild PINK Yonder” visit to Longview on August 18th! At the rate the weather is going we may be putting in plastic pink flowers to welcome them. We welcome any pink ideas anyone may have for this event With all the rains in the area in the past week, we would like to ask that everyone use as little water as possible to avoid overloading the treatment plant. Thanks to everyone who helps conserve water in the times that are so important.
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By Lynn Willoughby eleven books in all, plus Mme Ramotser's Cookbook, published in 2009. The series has been televised, broadcast on radio and is available on CD. How often can three generations of women enjoy the same books? The series by McCall Smith I am reading now is "The Sunday Philosophy Club", and there are six books. These stories centre around Isabel Dalhousie, a Scottish editor of an ethics magazine - The Review of Applied Ethics. The Edmonton Journal says "For those who like their mysteries leisurely and cerebral, this is a lovely offering," I was reading my current choice "The Careful Use of Compliments" while waiting at the doctor's office and he had read some and we had a wonderful discussion of ethics. The glimpses we get of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, make me want to visit. Like The No. 1 Ladies there is a gentle wit and exploration of humankind and our foibles. If you are looking for some summer reading these are fairly short, easy to read and just delightful. McCall Smith also has the "44 Scotland Street"series five in all, that I have not yet sampled. Also, "2½ Pillars of Wisdom" which is on my summer reading list. His books are a great change of pace from the intense reading I love, but can also get caught up in. Who Knew? "A life without stories would be no life at all. And stories bound us, did they not, one to another, the living to the dead, people to animals, people to the land." ~ Alexander McCall Smith, "In the Company of Cheerful Ladies".
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Grassroots ~ June 7th - June 20th, 2011 by Eric Francis
different rules. Stay conscious and you can change the game. Cancer (June 21-July 22) The thing about having any feelings at all is that they sometimes lead to deep feelings, which can lead to a sensation of being out of control. The fear of this turn of events leads many people to skim the surface of their feelings like an insect skeets along the surface of water. Bugs can do that using a natural thing called surface tension -- and that is what you feel when you meet many people. It's a defensive layer that coats the outside of their psyche that makes them seem impenetrable. While doing this may seem like a prudent thing to do (after all, it keeps people out) it also blocks the feelings of those you might want to encounter in a deeper way. Most of that surface tension is expressed through the personality as indifference, which is a little like cutting off the flow of blood to your brain. You're not indifferent; in fact, you're very different, and you're curious about other people who are different as well. Open the door and let them in.
Aries (March 20-April 19) You really can let bygones be bygones with a sibling. At the same time, it's always useful to recognize who a person is and accept them for that, rather than trying to change them in any way -- and I do mean any way. Most people are committed to who they have become rather than to whom they are becoming. You don't live that way, and your charts are all about moving on. You see a bigger world; you are aware of the existence of horizons much wider than you've ever lived. That really is the difference between you and the people you grew up around. The challenging part of accepting that difference is feeling free to be who you are -- and not using your past, or the figures of the past, as a point of comparison by which you judge yourself. A little compare and contrast is okay, but not too much. You are learning to see yourself in the context of wider potentials than you, or they, ever have, and the Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) habit of comparison is a way to block that.Aim for the sky. I suggest you notice the direct relationship between what you set as a goal and what you accomplish. I am not here to tell you that you can do Taurus (April 19-May 20) Earlier in the week there was a solar eclipse in the financial angle of this; I am here to suggest that you investigate the ways you do so your chart. Did you figure out anything about how your two contrasting regularly. Once you notice this, you will have evidence how important views of money tend to deny one another rather than support one your goals actually are, because they're the thing you actually get another? I've described this before: a double values system. On one done. This is a pivotal moment for adjusting your goals. Choose what side, you might like money, but on the other be convinced that money you want; let go of what you do not want. Work for what you want. Stop corrupts people. Or you might appreciate good things but feel guilty working for what you don't want. Observe any conflicts in your plan. about having too much. Recent events are likely to point out the Perhaps most significantly, resurrect old plans that you may have contrast, which can be frustrating if you don't have a way around it. The forgotten about the past few years. Dust them off and see what they thing is, you do. You know that there's a solution set, and you're close say. At the very least there will be some gems in there that you can to having it figured out. The key rather than figuring it out is to live the apply to your current projects. One last thing -- a sense of play is vital to version of the truth that you want to be true. Conflict serves a purpose -- anything you begin now. The more fun something is, the greater usually to appease someone in authority. Once you let go of the chance of success you have, in part because you're succeeding from conflict, you move into a position where you serve yourself, and are the beginning.
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Gemini (May 20-June 21) When eclipses reach your birth sign (something that just happened this week) you can be thrown into an identity crisis. That's actually a good thing, as long as you know what's going on. And what would that be? Identity is more flexible than we like to think. Indeed, it is our choice to cling to who we think we are that tends to throw us into crisis, particularly when we don't quite know. The way to find out who you are is to let go of your old ideas of who you thought you were. I know that this is more difficult than it seems, but that's generally because we don't know what those old ideas are. I would say, you have bumped into one any time you encounter frustration or a sense of failure. Think of that as a matter of identity rather than as a fact of the world. See how far back you can trace the story of that particular emotion. It's often liberating to put together the simple fact that something has a history. Then remind yourself that you're in a different place and time, under
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Saturn stations direct on June 12, which tells me you're in the process of coming to terms with who you are. This is a matter of taking authority over yourself, rather than letting others have that privilege. This may be eminently pleasant. But if you're struggling a little, note that this is one of the most challenging things that a human being can do on this planet and in our time of history. The story of Earth is the story of people giving up their power and then trying to get it back. Beneath this drama there is a tendency that we are dealing with, which you could call planetary in nature; it's about how we get control over kids, indeed, we treat children as things to get control over; then we treat women that way; then we treat men that way; and soon enough we all walk around believing that it's our God-given right to make sure that people feel like they have control over us. That's why coming to terms with who you are and what you want can feel like no less than waging the French Revolution. If so, then Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) You may not feel ready, but you have an opportunity. The lack of readiness has a few components, one of which is being reluctant to take on any more responsibility than you already have. However, if you're thinking this, you may be working with an outdated concept of responsibility. We could start with an easy shift into the 'able to respond' definition of that word; explore that for a while and check out how you feel. In practical terms, doing more is not always a matter of working harder. There are three factors at play: awareness, efficiency and desire. Start by being aware of your surroundings and how they are changing. This includes what supposed authority figures are saying, doing and planning. Next, look for simple solutions to what may seem like complex problems. You should be able to see through the issues and observe them for what they are. Last, the desire factor addresses any additional work. It's not work if you really, truly, want to do it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) A subject that has, for weeks, seemed intractable is now open to discussion. Something changed -- don't worry about what. The effect won't be influenced by whether you understand why the air seems clearer, or why others seem less attached to their past positions, or more accurately, their past contradictions. I suggest you invest your energy in listening and inquiring rather than making statements. This is a fairly rare opportunity to experience the people around you going against what they think of as their nature, and in the process, being of service to the whole situation. I would remind you, however, that there are much more important matters on the line than what is currently up for discussion, and by that I mean fundamental matters of your own integrity. Don't get lost in the details, the trivia, or the gossip. In fact, move on from them as fast as you can.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Your homing instinct is going at full strength, and it's closely related to your sexual instincts. Indeed, it would be safe to say that they are one and the same at this point. That does not assure that they are 'correct' - we live in a world that tends to go counter to what we know in our cells. So you will need to conduct an investigation, or more accurately, an experiment. The essential nature of the experiment is communication, but it's a fairly daring kind. A door that was closed is now open; it's both an inner door and an outer one. There is a mirror effect going on; you are in an environment that is at once social and also psychological. So as you explore, remember you're exploring yourself -- and that you're providing a space for someone to explore who they are as well. The key is to keep the flow of communication open in the midst of any communing that may be going on. Listen and speak as your environment rapidly evolves.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) This week's eclipse in your opposite sign has done a good job of stirring the pot in your relationships, which is another way of saying: in your life. What seems to be an external circumstance is really a projection of your own thoughts. It's not always easy to see this, but your perspective at the moment is well suited to work with this dimension of reality. When you see or experience something outside yourself, follow that inward. This counts for 'negative' and 'positive' developments. The current experiment may take a couple of weeks to yield the full effect, which is about discovering how you influence your world. One thing to keep an eye on is that the effect will proceed from the outer to the inner; something will happen, and then you will discover how you influenced that, or how it worked out for you. Practice noticing and then you can start using this as a method to live by.
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What is it you are looking for? Is it lots of money and success? A meaningful and permanent relationship? A nice house and car? A nice family to raise and enjoy? Inner peace that is there even when things are difficult and totally impossible? It seems that it is always something that people are looking for – that one thing that will be the glue that will hold my world together and make me happy. Perhaps it isn't something that we need, it's who. There is a song by Johnny Lee (also sung by Waylon Jennings) called “Looking for Love,” and in it are these lines that ring true when looking for that 'something' that will complete and fulfill our lives: “I was lookin' for love in all the wrong places Lookin' for love in too many places…” Even in this song, however, what comes out is that he is looking for that one special person that would be a friend and a lover. He was looking for love in things and realized he was looking for that special person to love (and be loved by) in a relationship. “Searchin' her eyes, lookin' for t r a c e s Of what I'm dreamin' of Hoping to find a friend and a lover” Because we don't know what we're searching for, we often do look 'in all the wrong places' in our search to find that one true something. In real life, in our everyday lives, in searching for that special 'something,' we need to change our focus from that 'thing' to 'who.' That
What's Missing? By Gloria Wessner
is why so many people don't find what they're looking for. Just like in the song, things (like those listed above) will not fulfill what that basic desire is that needs to be fulfilled. It's totally in the 'who.' The words below answer all of the needs that we've been talking about. In our looking, we need to look for God; he is the 'who.' Here, in these words, he promises that if we look wholeheartedly, we WILL find him and he will be FOUND by us. Then, when we find him, he promises plans for our good, to give us a future and a hope. This is not a blank check for a life full of bliss, but a commitment to us that everything that happens to us and we live through, HE knows already what that is and will bring us not only safely through, but be with us in everything right through to the other side. ”For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. will be found by you,…” I says the LORD. (Jeremiah 29:11 – 14a NLT) Sometimes we may not agree with God about what we go through and be unhappy with the way things turn out. But if we are truly committed to him as he promises he is committed to us, he will help us see that it truly was the best way, even if we don't understand it. We learn to
trust him, even if we don't understand him. Finding God is finding him through his son Jesus, whom God chose to die a painful death and then raised him to life again in order to provide that means to find our 'who.' Consider his words below: "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life (eternal life, living forever). God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-akind Son of God when introduced to him.” (John 3:16 – 18 The Message, parenthesis mine) Perhaps it's not that 'something' you've been looking for, but 'someone.' I know that I would not like to live my life without knowing God personally. He is the living glue that not only holds my life together, but gives it meaning, purpose and love, too. Feel free to write me at: gloriawes@hotmail.com, and I would be glad to chat with you further.
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Views on Vision ~ Smoking Cessation By Dr. Charles A. Boulet Grassroots ~ June 7th - June 20th, 2011
Do you smoke? Are you interested in quitting? You certainly have many good reasons to quit, including lung and respiratory concerns. Common sense also suggests that since the eyes are connected to the body, what you do to your body will also impact on eye health and visual function. In fact, I can generally tell if a person has been a smoker and how much they smoke based on the appearance of the eyes. So, all that aside, about this quitting business. As an eye doctor, I'm concerned with the health and function of eyes and vision, and work
to root out the causes of trouble with them. Smoking is such a pervasively poisonous activity and causes many problems that I (read 'the healthcare system') must deal with. It's a matter of closing the barn door after the horses have left. So, the best thing to do is to avoid trouble to begin with, but as any smoker will tell you, quitting ain't no simple thing. Even those facing a coronary bypass or lung surgery will struggle with this monster addiction. For my part, I smoked for 20 years. In the end, 20 years of practice made me a rather competent smoker and I learned all the tricks of a true professional: Each and every moment and activity of the day was
framed in the context of when my next puff would be; my life, as it turned out, was strictly designed to facilitate the feeding of my addiction. I would tell myself little stories like 'OK, after this paper is marked and this letter written, and after I make coffee and go to the bathroom, I'll step outside and have a smoke...'. Later, after the smoke, I would say something like 'ok, I'll get back to work, make a phone call or two, arrange a meeting then fix my computer and while I'm doing that, I'll have a smoke'. Sound familiar? Smoking became the punctuation that held together the sentence structure of my daily activities. Everything was about the smoking. After several attempts
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over 20 years, I quit in 2002. Haven't looked back and I'm much better off for it. The whole process started with a simple premise: If I don't change the way I approach smoking, I will never stop. I ended up developing my own smoking cessation strategy that, while it did not lead to 'cold turkey' quitting, it put me on a path that could only lead to the eventual reduction of the amount that I smoked to the point that I simply lost interest in it. We are pleased to offer a no-charge smoking cessation program to our clients. It all starts with a general eye health and vision exam to determine what damage has already been done. The formal smoking cessation
program starts from there and is done in clinic at a subsequent visit or at home via web-based readings and videos. It is non-threatening, but challenging as it forces people to start to think differently. One of the appealing aspects of the program is that it does not require people to quit. I know this sounds strange, but many people have followed this approach and have either totally lost interest in smoking or have greatly reduced the amount they smoke. If I am to take care of your eyes and vision, it requires that I also address those factors that put you at risk. Smoking is a common severe risk factor for many eye and vision problems. If you are a smoker and have
not had a comprehensive eye exam in some time, what are you waiting for? For more information on help with quitting smoking, call for an appointment. You can also see the quit smoki n g p r o g r a m a t www.LearningManagement. ca. Search for 'quit smoking' in the search box. The quality of the video is not great, but the program makes up for it. Dr. Boulet is a former teacher and now operates Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond where he continues to work with children with learning difficulties. Call 403-933-5552. www.dvvc.ca and www.LearningManagement.ca.
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MASSAGE THERAPIST
EYE CARE Dr. Cindy
We Buy Scrap Cars
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Personal Taxes - E-file • Self Employed Taxes - E-file Corporate Taxes • Discount Rates for Seniors
Ph: 403-933-3778
REAL ESTATE
PAVING
WASTE REMOVAL
403-606-2975
personalized home design & plans - town & country - additions
www.abodedesign.ca
High River’s Full Service Salon & Spa
email: terry@abodedesign.ca
403-601-2886 609 Center St., High River, AB CANADA T1V-2C2
HORSES 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
EXCAVATION & LANDSCAPING
LIQUOR STORE
High Quality Yard Products
Black Diamond Liquor Store
• Screened & Virgin Loam (Top Soil) • • Garden Mixes • Compost • Bark Mulches • • Gravel Products • Custom Screening •
403-703-SOIL (7645) Have A Dirty Day! www.dirtcheep.ca
Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri & Sat 10am - 11pm
(Beside the Esso) 101 Centre Ave, Black Diamond
403-933-2757 Fax: 403-271-7969
403-899-2172 403-287-3252 PLUMBING
Semi Retired Plumber Small plumbing, heating & gas fitting. Ask about my specialty product installs Reasonable rates Call Rod 403-861-5956 Email: rods.emi@telus.net
Snow Ridge Plumbing
WATER WELL DEVELOPMENT AQUACLEAR DRILLING INC. • Domestic & Industrial Water Wells • Well Servicing & Repairs • Shock Chlorination • Air Rotary Drilling • Professional Service & Quality • 25 years experience
Lewis Parkhouse Owner / Operator
Cell 403-771-9097 lewis@aquacleardrilling.com www.aquacleardrilling.com High River, AB
WINDOW CLEANING
Window Cleaning by Roy Chester
Al LeRossignol
587-434-0731 http://dv.openroads.ca/snowridge-plumbing/ Plumbing, Gasfitting, Renovations, Rough-ins & 24 hr Service
Power Washing • Window Cleaning Residential • Commercial • Interior • Exterior Eavestrough Cleaning & Repairs Spider Control Roy Chester 403-520-1974 www.rjchester.com
Grassroots ~ June 7th - June 20th, 2011
Call 403-933-GATE (4283) Today! Mortgage Loans
Painter
Western Mortgage Services Inc.
HENNIGAN CONTRACTING LTD.
Yousra M. Jomha, AMP Mortgage Broker of the Year Call for Details
403-652-1997
Painting Calgary & Surrounding Areas since 1977 Residential & Commercial Interiors & Exteriors Repaints, New Homes & Buildings
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Acreages for Sale By Owner: Private country living on 15+ acres with beautifully updated home, heated shop, barn, outdoor riding arena, and paddocks,. The home is welcoming and surrounded by mature landscaping. Pastures are fertile and level with no unusable areas. Close to Okotoks and High River. $798,000 call 403-652-4216 or visit WeList #45782.
Announcements MONEY TEST! Has your investment seller: 1. Showed you a license? 2. Explained duty of care? 3. Promised your interests first? 4. Explained “suitability” obligation? 30 years of info taught in one day self defense class, $500. visualinvestigations@gmail.com. www.breachoftrust.ca.
Business Opportunities Attention! Work from home, turn 10 hrs/wk into $1500+ a month, free-on-line training. www.freedomexcel.com ************************ Attention! Build a business at home. No parties or driving. Turn 10 hrs/wk into excellent income!
Quality Workmanship Guaranteed. Free online training; Flexible hours. www.build4freedom.com
Commercial Space for Rent For rent in Black Diamond – Commercial Space. 900 sq ft. Close to main street. Recently renovated. Excellent parking. Reduced Rent: $750/month, heat & water included. Available immediately. Phone 403-933-2560 for showing.
Computers VIRUS REMOVAL 403-601-6281; web design networking; sales & service; "Computers-highriver" 509 Centre St. High River across from Parts-R-Us.
Hay and Feed Need hay fields cut. You keep hay. Millarville area. 403-931-1884.
Horses Horse Boarding between Okotoks & Black Diamond. Pasture $175/mth; Paddock $275/mth. Indoor arena. Resident manager on-site 24hrs. Call 403-938-2469.
CLASSIFIEDS Spring Cleaning
Summer Camps
B.R.P.Ltd
DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility
YARDWORK/SPRING CLEANUP! FENCE REPAIRS/PAINTING EAVESTROUGHS EXTERIOR WINDOWS JUNK REMOVAL ALMOST ANYTHING!! Book Now For Busy Season!
403-389-3411 Small Local Co. Serving the Foothills Communities with a
now taking bookings for 2011 Kids Summer Day Camps Running every week in July and August. Booking up fast so call TODAY!
403-938-2649
SMILE!
or visit: www.djranch.ca
************************ 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. ************************ Ladies Watch with personalized engraving was found on the Football field at Oilfields School in early May. Call the school to identify: 403-938-4973.
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.
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. ************************
3 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appliances incl washer/dryer in Turner Valley on 5 acres. N/P. 1300sq ft. A block from school. $895/mo incl utilities. 403-803-5522.
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. ************************ Riding lessons for all ages. Focusing on general horsemanship and safety. All levels of experience welcome. Call 403-669-3603.
Vehicles Scrap Car and Metal Removal. Free pick up and removal of all unwanted vehicles, running or not. Cash for some. Call 403-6013521.
Congratulations to all the winners Thank you also to Alvina, the face painter, and Walley from the Magic Studio for his fancy balloons. And a very big Thank You to "Rockin the City" for their music for the evening. Team Tarceva, riders in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
No experience needed, step-by-step training provided. Apply on line and get started today! Visit: http://erinsenecal.theonlin ebusiness.com $1779. M-8,000LB $799. All new with warranty. Koop’s Auto Service for all your Off-Road Needs! 403-933-7242.
Volunteers Help Needed with "Meals on Wheels" deliveries in Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Hartell, Longview and possibly Millarville. Weekdays only over the lunch hour; no weekends, no evenings. Perfect for the retired person. A very satisfying way to help housebound people in our communities. Call Mrs. Campbell at 403-938-7775. ************************ Volunteers Wanted at Sheep River Library. Help is needed with working on the floor, re-shelving books and shelf reading. Special project volunteers are needed to
help with fund-raising for new furniture and shelving for the new facility. Community sign team for the outdoor types needed to help once in a while in putting up wording to announce upcoming events. Call Muhammad at the library 403-933-3278. ************************ The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is currently seeking Volunteers who would be interested in leading our “Saturday Night Sing a Long” program from 7:00 - 8:00. If you enjoy the company of seniors and love music please contact Michelle, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator at 403.933.4028 or email recreation.hcl@foothills fdtn.org.
Volunteer and Lost & Found ads are free of charge. 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. CALL US TODAY! 403-933-4283
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL VICTIMS SERVICES PART TIME ASSISTANT COORDINATOR Court Support 24hrs/wk Tuesday to Friday
FOOTHILLS REGIONAL VICTIM SERVICES
Found at Oilfields Food Bank, Lewis Memorial Church, Ladies Gold Wedding Band. Phone Sharon at 403-938-7719.
Pure Cycle (Calgary) Cactus Bike & Ski (Calgary) Ridley's Cycle (Calgary) Bohemia Walmart Supercenter (Okotoks) Marks Work Wearhouse (Okotoks) Black Diamond Liquor Oren's Gallery Blue Rock Gallery Nature Arranged Canadian Tire (Okotoks) Classic Source For Sports (Okotoks) Country Living & Garden Center (Okotoks) Turner Inn Family Restaurant Devon Canada Oil Company (Millarville)
Work from Home Imagine the freedom of working from home.
WARN WINCHES. Ready to GO OFF ROAD! New M-12,000lb
Closing Date: June 20th Responsibilities include: Court Support; scheduling; assistance to victims; file maintenance; training.
For more information please go to: www.foothillsvictimservices.com
The organizers of the May 28 FAMILY DANCE wish to THANK all who so generously donated prizes for the event....
Turner Valley Golf Club Navntoft Motor Sports Merle Norman (Okotoks) Pharmasave Blinds Plus Black Diamond Gallery Coyote Moon Cantina Ralph's Liquor The Firestarter Valley Cold Beer & Liquor Marv's Classic Soda Rona Black Diamond Sandul's Pharmacy Diamond Oasis Hair Salon KidSource Inc (Calgary) Bow Cycle (Calgary)
To Place Your Classified Ad!
Vehicle Accessories
Lost and Found
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No phone calls please. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Kerri Forcier is back!
Thank you for ever ything you do for the Boys and Girls Club! ...and thanks for organizing another
successful Walkathon!
thank you
also goes A big to all our local sponsors!
For se a -Le b u S
Available Boys and Girls Clubs of Diamond Valley & District A good place to be
Approximately 1,000 Square Feet in strip mall in Black Diamond On site garbage removal and snow clearing/lot maintenance included
Some short term rental subsidy may be available
Current lease expires August 2013
Contact Glenn at
403-899-2731
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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
Household Hints By Rosemary
Baby and Bridal Showers
June is the month for weddings, and not surprisingly, a majority of babies are born in this spring month. We are preparing for a family wedding and the showers are about to start. A little help for the bride and groom, or for the Mom and Dad to be, is always welcome and having fun along the way is always an added bonus. Find out if there is a preferred colour scheme; check first with those in the know if the recipients want their colour known. Sometimes parents to be want their baby's sex kept a secret until he/she arrives, sometimes a bride wants her colour scheme to be a surprise, otherwise go with the flow. Setting up: Is there a preferred theme, and once again, can you use it or is it private. You can also decide on your own, storks are great for baby showers, hearts and flowers for weddings. Bridal showers can be for a kitchen, bathroom, linen or general. If the shower is to be a surprise work with the family of the guests of honour to decide
the colours, theme, time and place that would work best for everyone. Send out invitations with enough time for RSVP replies. Prepare a room for the celebration with a decorated chair(s) for the guest(s) of honour and plenty of seating for other guests. A tried and true decoration standby is an upside down opened umbrella hung from the ceiling, filled with balloons. Don't fill the balloons with confetti; it's horrible to clean up after. Food and drink should be set up in a separate room so that the table can be tidied and replenished without disrupting guests. Try to draft some young family members to be “servers” and to organize games. Gifting: Several types of gifting are optional; each guest may bring their own, if that's your choice, then specify on the invitation what type of shower it's to be so they can keep to the theme. It's sometimes easier to collect a money gift from each guest and have one person be responsible for the shopping so the gifts aren't duplicated and are
Gardens Galore
Feature prices are in effect until July 31, 2011.
2015-10th Ave S.E.High River T1V 2A6
1-888-652-4445 A Canadian Owned Company
My beautiful blue- flowering alpine clematis met an untimely death recently during fence construction. It was a great vine in a great location so I will want to replace it. There are lots of different kinds of clematis. The hybrids are the most easily recognized with large showy flowers in lots of colours and flower shapes. Different varieties of hybrids require different pruning techniques as the vines are not winter hardy. Alpine clematis require no pruning unless they get a bit raggy looking when old. (Too bad humans can't get rejuvenated with just a bit of pruning. I would go for that.) They are very hardy, with single flowers in lots of different colours. They are not as showy as the hybrids but are very effective when all the flowers are blooming. They grow thickly and can be used as a screening element in the landscape. Many people are familiar with the yellow clematis
(Clematis tangutica). We see them on fence lines around the countryside and in some yards in town. These are listed as noxious in the new Alberta Weed Control Act so they must be controlled. I was looking at the vines of my destroyed clematis and thought, maybe I can propagate these the same way I once grew some Virginia Creeper – by layering. Layering is a kind of vegetative propagation. It is an asexual as opposed to a sexual (cross pollination of flowers) means of making new plants. The genetic material is the same so the new plants will be clones. With sexual propagation, a mixing of genetic material occurs and when the resulting seeds are sown, there might be differences in the new plants. The cuttings I took are called softwood cuttings because the plant already started to move water and nutrients around. Hardwood cuttings are those taken during dormancy
consistent with the needs of the recipient. Set aside a day for wrapping, you might invite some of the guests over to help out and to have a cup of tea or a glass of wine. This may also help to introduce members of both families prior to the big event in a less formal setting. Food: Finger food always - sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres, petit fours and plenty of solid small plates to hold them. Don't forget a shower cake as a center piece and focus for the table. Drink: Best punch twelve ounces of frozen orange concentrate, forty-six ounces of sweetened pineapple juice, 1 and ¾ cups lemon juice, 2 cups of sugar, 1 gallon of water. This recipe can be made several days in advance. If you want to use sparkling water instead, the punch must be made the day of; alcohol mixer can be added if you choose to your taste. A good trick is to freeze half of whatever punch recipe you use in ice cube trays, add before serving and your punch isn't watered down.
Plant Sex By Karen Brewka
when there is very little activity happening in the plant. So, I took long cuttings of the vines and laid them in a soil trench about 3” – 4“ deep, covering all but a few buds on the growing tips. Roots should grow from the “nodes” or enlarged areas along the stems. After the roots grow, new shoots should emerge. The vines can then be cut between the new plants when they are ready to pot up or transplant. It may take all summer, but hopefully, I'll get a few new blue clematis that I can plant in the fall. In the meantime, I'll just enjoy my new fence. The Valley Neighbours Garden Club welcomes new members. For information call Bea at 403– 933–7131. The Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. For information c a l l S h e i l a a t 403–931–3989.
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WE ONLY HAVE ONE SALE A YEAR…..
AND I T ' S HU G E! th 7 ANNI VERSAR Y SAL E Saturday, June 18th only Beef BBQ Ribs 80% off
anniversary tradition
Only 5000lb available while supply lasts – limit 50lb/order Lean Ground Beef AAA/AA New York Steaks Family Pack Chicken Breasts Frozen Boneless, Skinless AAA/AA Sirloin Steak & Roasts Fresh European Wieners Fresh Roasting & BBQ Chicken Homemade Perogies – 5 varieties Frozen Chicken Apple Sausage Frozen Pork Baby Back Ribs AAA/AA Frozen T-Bone Steak Family Pack Select Seafood Items
40% off 45% off 30% off 50% off 30% off 45% off 45% off 25% off 50% off 55% off up to 50% off
PLUS many more in-store specials! We specialize in natural AAA Beef
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We would like to thank all of our customers & friends for making our first 7 years a success. Visit us after the parade for free burgers & hotdogs
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Fantastic Family Home!
Real Estate Round Up
Great features include cozy living room with stone front gas fireplace and country size kitchen with clean white cabinetry and large eating nook. Second floor offers a huge bonus room with MOUNTAIN VIEW, large master bedroom with ensuite, two more generous bedrooms, laundry facility and a second 4 piece bath. The basement is developed with a 4th bedroom, insulated "music" room and office. Enjoy your personal playground out back with two veggie gardens, fruit trees and large deck. Oversized parking pad for your trailer or toys. New Price! $319,900
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What the heck is this?
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EQUESTRIAN FACILITY LOCATED SW of HIGH RIVER MLS# C341889
12 acres with water reserve / coulee views. 1560 sq. ft. renovated home, double garage, riding arena. Very well maintained property. BRING YOUR HORSES. SOUTHERN REALTY
Terry Arnett · 403-336-1555 www.arnettrealestate.com
Colin Rollo • 403-815-0922 • Re/Max Signature Properties Millarville 73 Plus Acres $649,000
Lake Community Okotoks $419,900
Enjoy beautiful foothill views from great piece of grazing land in the heart of the foothills. Large dugout, surface lease revenue $3,200 yr. Great building sites. Call to view today!!
This walkout two story is a short stroll to elementary school, lake and recreation centre. Mountain views and backing on to green space this is an excellent opportunity for your family!!
Fully Developed Two Story $279,900
Mature Well Established Area $309,900
Better than new! Gourmet kitchen, large living room with gas fireplace, main floor laundry, rec room, bedroom and bathroom down, spacious bedrooms upstairs. All in meticulous condition!!
Located on quiet cul-de-sac on a park like lot this fully upgraded two story with full basement development allows you to enjoy a mature area but not have to upgrade. Awesome Opportunity!!
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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Decoding QR Codes By Todd Curran Tanya Thibodeau
& pretty much like magic! But at the end of the day, if you’re looking to learn the What is a QR code? detailed technological A QR (Quick Response) answer you probably code is a symbol that can wouldn’t be looking for it be read by smart phones here. (like a Blackberry, iPhone, So in a nut shell, the Android etc). The code con- code is generated for free sists of a bunch of funky online through one of black shapes and patterns many websites. The generarranged in a square on a ated code is then used on white background. whatever materials the T h e s e f u n k y l i t t l e code provider wants. The “barcode” type things actu- audience (reader, cusally have data programed tomer, member, etc.) then into them that a “smart use their smart phone to phone” can then read scan the code to see what it (guess they got their name says or does. Kinda like for a reason!). opening a cracker-jack The codes appear in pub- box! lications, on signs, buses, Now before you get frusbusiness cards, or almost trated trying to figure out anything in print. why all your phone camera Users with a camera is doing is giving you a picphone that has the right ture of the darn thing, reader application can don’t forget that you need take a picture of this QR an application (the softcode (the lingo is “scan the ware) on your phone first. code”) to display text, con- Some phones come with it tact information, connect pre-installed, others don’t. to a wireless network, So however you go about open a web page in the getting games or other cool phone's browser and toys on your phone is how much more. you want to get the QR B a s i c a l l y t h e c o d e Reader on your phone. serves as a link between Still not sure? Ask a teenphysical objects and ager in your life! cyberspace. The tech- What are they used for? savvy term is hardlinking Primarily developed for or object hyperlinking. product tracking, the How do they work? codes are becoming comWell, like most technol- monplace as convenient ogy to most users - it’s
applications for companies, governments and other organizations to share information with mobile phone users. How can businesses benefit from using them? Beyond information sharing, the codes make for a great tool in tracking for marketing purposes. But as with all tracking, be sure to take it with a grain of salt and recognize that not everyone has a smart phone and not everyone may know how to use it but every bit helps. As for consumers, they can instantly access a company's website, product offers, online store, or any other information the company shares through the code. How do I get one? Users can easily generate and print their own QR codes for others to scan and use by visiting one of several free QR code generating sites. At this point, we haven’t had the opportunity to test any of these sites ourselves, so we’re not going to make recommendations. However, you can do a Google search, look for reviews and/or give businesses a call who are using them and ask their opinions - like Terry in the ad above.