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www.gatewaygazette.ca ~ June 21st, 2011 ~ Issue #173

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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 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.

----------------------------------------------June 28th - 2pm start - What's New at the Market with Carmen Ditzler Sheep River Library. 403-9333278. ----------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------8:45 ~ 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.

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1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Night Longview School - George 403-8089948. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Nickel Bingo Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. ------------------------------------------------------6:30pm every/other. Bingo at the Valley Neighbours Club, Lions Club 403-9333232. -------------------------------------------------------5:00 ~ 6:00pm Meat Draw & Buffet - Wear Red - Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.

******************* Okotoks Celebrations at the Rec Centre 11:00am - 4:00pm. Fireworks 10:00pm ******************* 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.

---------------------------------------------July 9th - 9:00am - Stampede Watch for events in your com- Breakfast - Turner Valley Legion 933-4600 or 933-4564. munity to celebrate Canada's ---------------------------------------------144th birthday. SUNDAY ******************* 3rd Annual Turner Valley. Tri- Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars a t h l o n . 8 : 0 0 a m s t a r t ! Turner Valley 403-933-4412. -------------------------------------------------------www.turnervalleytriathlon.ca 11:00am Regular services Longview Bible * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fellowship - 403-808-9948. Black Diamond Free Family- ---------------------------------------------Friendly Festival with native MULTI-DAY EVENTS drumming and dancing, local Saturdays, June 11th to October bands, food, carnival games and 8th - 9am to 2pm. Millarville Farmto conclude the day of festivities, ers Market. Millarville Racetrack. a fireworks display. Town Office 403-931-2404. Parking Lot. www.millarvilleracetrack.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---------------------------------------------Dusk : Fireworks Black Diamond Send Us Your Events NE area behind Rona. ******************* No Charge For Inclusion 106th Millarville Races - gates open at 8:00am - Millarville Race Track. 403-931-3411. email: gazette@telus.net -----------------------------------------------

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They’re Back For The 8th Bloomin’ Time

The Town of Turner Valley is once again sponsoring the Community Bloomin' Boxes program. This program aims to enhance the appearance of downtown Turner Valley and Black Diamond by encouraging business owners to plant floral displays. The addition of these floral displays has had a positive effect on tourists as well as local business owners and residents. From June through September summer floral

arrangements are designed. As summer ends a number of the businesses convert their boxes to winterized displays adding a splash of beauty to ease us through what can sometimes be a long season. Each business owner is responsible for the planting and maintenance of their boxes and the administration of the project is done on a volunteer basis. The arrangements are critiqued in two ways: the Judge's Choice, with winners selected by representatives from the Valley Neighbours' Gardening Club and the People's Choice Award where the public votes for their favourite display. Business owners can enter their display either as a garden or a container. Ballot boxes are placed in each participating business and from the ballots cast, names are drawn to receive prizes. The judges will also be awarding a prize to the Best New Bloomin' Box or garden which is open to businesses participating for their first time. You are invited to check out the many beautiful displays that have been created for your enjoyment. Be sure to stop in and cast your vote in any of the participating businesses between July 1st and August 15th. Anyone wanting information on how to participate or to be part of the Bloomin' Box committee is asked to call Carol at 403-933-4239.

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

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High River Pro Rodeo A Go! By Todd Curran The June 23rd to 26th High River Pro Rodeo and North American Chuckwagon Championships in High River are ready to roll. They've got a new name, but will be putting on the same great entertainment at the same location. Now called Guy Weadick Days, organizers changed the name of the event in honour of the sport's pioneers. The dusty fun kicks off with Family Night on June 23rd at 6:00pm providing free admission to kids and adult tickets for $10. All the performances offer great family entertainment, lots of laughs and if you're close enough, some

dirt between the teeth. On Friday, the action starts again at 6:00pm and the chucks race right after the rodeo each night. Fans should ensure they stay after the wagons as they turn on the lights and bring in the crowd's favourite event: bull riding. Tickets nightly are $25 for adults and $5.00 for kids. The slack starts Saturday at 7:00am as an extra performance to compensate those contestant's who did not get drawn to run in the performances. Due to the vast number of entries, slack should be about 3 hours on Saturday morning with all events competing. We return to the action Saturday evening followed

with a cabaret in the covered arena. Come and dance to the talented Julian Austin, where shuttle rides will be available at the conclusion of the dance to get you home safe and sound. Sunday action starts at 2:00pm, concluding the wagon races and crowning the North American Chuckwagon Champion. In addition to all the action at the grounds, the Downtown Business Group of High River will be hosting some festivities in the streets. Saturday the action is all day with live music, unique market vendors, delicious food and treats, fun street displays, a chance to meet WPCA drivers and get their autographs and shopping!

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There will be a FREE shuttle provided by this group to help folks get back & forth between town and the rodeo grounds, running from 11:00am to 5:00pm, starting again about 9:00pm once the rodeo is over on Saturday night. The shuttle will be making pick-ups at the Museum of the Highwood, Carlson's on MacLeod and the rodeo grounds. Tickets can be prepurchased at the High River Chamber of Commerce Office or by calling 403-652-3336. Tickets are also available at the gate each night. Come out and enjoy some great cowboy hospitality, watch some world champions and enjoy the beautiful weather!

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DENTURE & IMPLANT CLINIC

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Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

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Trading Post Mall, Bragg Creek Original Roland Gissing Paintings Open: 11:00am to 5:00pm ~ Closed Tuesday

Turner Valley Triathlon

By Todd Curran Looking for something fun to do on Canada Day? The Turner Valley Triathlon is taking place on July 1st and needs volunteers to help out with the running course, bike course, pool area, food and

Kids of Steel as well as registration. With hundreds of athletes competing, organizers are asking residents to refrain from parking on the bike routes on Edgar Avenue West to John Street and between Windsor Ave-

nue to Main Street. Motorists can expect traffic delays on Main Street and along the bicycle routes, so please show participants some country care and courtesy. Also, the 500th Triathlon registrant gets their

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Ph. 403-949-4332

Honours, Awards and Recognition at Oilfields High School’s Black & Gold Awards and Drillers Ball on June 10th

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fees waived, so you'd better register before someone else does! If you can't participate as an Athlete, Volunteer or Sponsor, join the fun as a Spectator and cheer the competitors on! For more information please visit

Interspersed with the presentations were various groups of entertainment. As there are far too many photographs to include here we will be posting them on our website, but please enjoy these few select pictures.

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Royal Canadian Legion Memberships

$50/year for under 65

$40/year for over 65

Stampede Breakfast July 9th 2011 9am to High Noon $5 per person

Entertainment by Charlie D Canadian Legion Games and Bake Sale by Royal 121 Sunset Blvd. East, Turner Valley Office 403-933-4600 ~ Canteen 403-933-4564 Ladies Auxiliary Email: rcl78@telus.net www.rcl78.com

Okotoks Hosts Free Stampede Breakfast

By Todd Curran The Foothills Country Hospice is holding its first Annual Stampede Breakfast on July 7th! The FREE breakfast is being held at Cornerstone Mall (Sobey's Parking Lot) in Okotoks, from 8:00am to 11:00am or until the last pancake is flipped! George Canyon will be attending to meet YOU and sign CDs and pictures. He won't be performing that

day, but he is donating all of the proceeds from sales of his autographed CDs to your Local Foothills Country Hospice! A Country Band and Native Drummers and Dancers will be providing live entertainment and on top of FREE Pancakes, beans, sausages, juice and coffee, you can enter to win a new Barbecue! We'll see ya there, pardner!

106th Annual Millarville Races

While m u c h m a y have changed around us in the last century, there remains at least one day where the clock can be turned back, allowing local farmers, cowboys and acreage owners to gather again for the old-style, hell-bentfor-leather Millarville Stock Horse Race, a grassroots fixture at the 106th Annual Millarville Races Friday, July 1st Canada Day, at the Millarville Race Track. The rousing, 350 yard race of local horses under a western saddle, with bragging rights on the line for the next year just as it was in 1905 when first held, is a crowd favourite and leads off the day at 12:30

pm followed by the return of other historic events, including the Ladies Side Saddle Race and a hilarious Pack Horse Race to wind things up. Jesse Loree, riding One Cool Chickee, of DeWinton was triumphant last year in the Stock Horse Race, joining a long and storied line of past female winners of the event, usually over an otherwise all male field. Of course, the meat of the day is the popular running of six pari-mutuel thoroughbred races with the first post-time at 1:00 pm. As with most afternoon events staged in a country setting with origins based on old west values, it's a fun-filled day for families, with three-legged and sack

races in front of the grandstand for the kids while adults can enjoy a beer garden. “As you might imagine, we have generations of local families who have all grown up with the Races, coming out each year to participate or take part in all the other activities we have on the day,” said Duane Kelly, chairman of the Millarville Races committee. “Some families can trace their participation back through many generations.” “But it's also a great day for our friends in local towns or Calgary who want a unique, fun, summer afternoon in the country,” he added. “We have a lot of people coming out from the city or the nearby towns

and we welcome them.” Admission is $10 per adult, $5 for kids 12 to 17 and children 11 and under can enter free. There is a pancake breakfast starting at 10:00am for the first 100 entrants to the grounds. The Millarville Racetrack is located only 35 minutes southwest of Calgary and often serves as a regular “set” for “Heartland,” the internationally syndicated television show produced by CBC. As with all communitybased initiatives, new volunteers or sponsors are always welcome, not only for the Races but all MRAS events. For more information, contact Mr. Kelly via the MRAS office at 403931-3411.

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

Diamond Dog Walking, 403-933-5798 Contact Brenda Pet & House Sitting Dog Walking Pet Sitting House Sitting Acreage Care

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Skipping Club Ropes Competition Funds A June 8th donation from the Lions Club presented by Larry Williams has the Turner Valley Skipping Club jumping for joy. Starting as a lunch hour activity five years ago, the Skipping Club at Turner Valley School has grown to competition level and needed some funds to compete. “The team has worked hard; gotten so good,” says club organizer Dawn Jardie, who belonged to a skipping club when she was a student. “We brought home fourth and fifth place ribbons from the Provincials in May and one of our girls will be representing Alberta at the Nationals in Calgary this July.” By incorporating music and dance with skipping to add creative and athletically challenging facets to the sport, this team doesn’t skip a beat. Competi-

tions, demonstrations and events are held by the sport's governing bodies, the Canadian Rope Skipping Federation and Alberta Skipping Association. The $2,500 donation will go toward a new sound system, uniforms and competition equipment for the Club, which has previously been using the school's equipment. “We'll be starting up again in the new school year,” Dawn says. “And, welcome any new members or volunteers interested in joining.” For More information on the Turner Valley Skipping Club e m a i l D a w n a t Optimal control of GOPHERS (Richardson Ground Squirrel) can be achieved if control jardie1@telus.net. For more informa- work is done at the proper time. Adult tion on the organiza- Gophers are emerging from hibernation now t i o n s v i s i t and will breed immediately. The young will emerge at the end of June. www.crsfsite.net or albertaropeskipping. A control program is very effective now com. BEFORE they breed.

WE’RE WE’RESTEERING STEERINGYOU... YOU... IN INTHE THE RIGHT DIRECTION! DIRECTION! High River Driver’s Education classroom at our shop: July 15th 6:00pm - 9:00pm, July 16th and 17th 9:00am - 5:00pm

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A Gopher is above ground only about 6 hours of any day, so shooting at them is not all that effective compared to an effective Bait. We suggest our anti-coagulant Bait.

Okotoks Driver’s Education classroom: July 25th, 26th, 27th 10:00am - 5:00pm at Lakeview Inn

• Class 5 Driver’s Ed. • Class 1, 3 & Air brakes • Brush up courses

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The Bait will control them by baiting their holes, or placing the Bait in Bait Stations. This Bait is made by a Pest Control Co. and is very effective if used properly! *Beware of retail outlets “POISON products”. Acreage owners are allowed to use anti-coagulant Bait as are Farmers & Ranchers. The Bait is safe to use around Pets & Wildlife. The "VARMITGETTER" is also available for Mole and Gopher control in larger areas, using a mixture of Oxygen/Propane that destroys Rodents and their tunnel system.

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Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

Town of

Black Diamond 403-933-4348 www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca

Councillor's Corner: by Mayor Sharlene Brown The Town of Black Diamond would like to wish everyone a wonderful Canada Day celebration, and invites you all to enjoy the professional fireworks display, which will take place at approximately 10:45pm on Friday, July 1st. As in previous years, the launch site of the fireworks display will be from the roadway, near the Westend Regional Sewage Services Commission lagoons located in the northeast part of town. As a precaution and as in the past, we will be arranging to have the Fire Department on site with whatever equipment they deem necessary. We will also be restricting access to the launch site by placing barricades across 3rd Street NE at approximately 8:30pm. The barricades will be removed after the fireworks display is completed.

FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Council for the Town of Black Diamond wishes everyone a wonderful summer and would like to remind all residents that there will be NO Regular Council meetings or Committee of the Whole meetings held during the months of July and August, 2011.

The Turner Valley Western Financial office held their Walk for the Cause on June 10th, participating in a 5km walk to raise scholarship money for Oilfields High School Graduates. This year’s recipient was Colton Short. By obtaining sponsorship from insurance companies, money raised by Western Financial staff is contributed to the company's charitable organization, the Western Communities Foundation. “I'm very proud of the staff and we all really like to support that bursary,” says James Hall, the Turner Valley Branch Manager. “The $500 Exceptional Achievement Citation and Bursary Award is presented to students who display exceptional spirit, improvement or determination.” Colton's teachers certainly believe that he exceeds the criteria, saying, “Colton faced challenges in his academic career which he overcame with self discipline and a commitment to a self imposed standard of excellence. He was also an inspiration to the school athletic community.” Colton is currently taking business administration at Olds College and performing well academically. Congratulations Cole! We're wishing you all the best.

NOTICE OF MAILING - 2011 TAX NOTICES

Happy Canada Day!

June 22 Economic Development Committee 7:00 pm Council Chambers June 27 SBDAC 7:00 pm Council Chambers ** Please watch the Town Office signs for notification of any Special Meetings through July and August.

By Todd Curran

Your Customers Will Thank You

The 2011 Tax Notices for the Town of Black Diamond were mailed during the week of May 31st, 2011 to all assessed property owners. Town of Black Diamond Property owners are deemed to have received their notices as a result of the publication of this notice. Please review your tax notice carefully. For more information regarding your notice, you may call the Town Office at 403-933-4348.

Council Calendar

Western Financial Walks With A Cause

W A L K - A - B L O C K

Holiday Waste Pick-Up Schedule For All Residents (Includes Thursday & Friday Pick Ups)

Thursday – June 30th, 2011 No collection on Friday, July 1st due to the

Canada Day Holiday

Sixth Annual Rhubarb Festival and Quilt Show Success Submitted by Muriel Dais The sun came out just in time to shine on the Sheep Creek Arts Council Sixth Annual Rhubarb Festival and Quilt Show held on June 4th, following the Diamond Valley Parade. A steady stream of patrons came to sample the rhubarb pie or crisp with ice cream and then feast their eyes on the thirty-two quilts on display in the Gallery. Each guest was asked to vote on the quilt felt to be most pleasing. The number four quilt, labeled “Gramma's Country Album” submitted by Claire Leitch of Okotoks, garnered the most votes and thus won the First Place Ribbon. Mrs. Leitch, a member of the Diamond Valley Quilters and the Chinook Quilters, said she had completed this quilt while her husband regained his health. The number twenty-seven quilt earned the second place ribbon and was the handiwork of Nancy Neufeld, also a member of Diamond Valley Quilters. Her quilt was titled “Flower Patch”. In the Board Room of

the Arts council the quilts made by the Diamond Valley quilters for the Alberta Children's Hospital were hung on display and drew many favourable comments for their variety and colours. Victoria's quilts, lap quilts made to comfort cancer sufferers as “quillows”, complete with matching bags, were displayed by members, there to explain the objectives of this special group of quilters. The tea tables set up in the large Valley Neighbours' Club rooms were eye catching with centerpieces of yellow roses carefully arranged in individual rose bowls by Barbara Ducharme, a many talented member of the Arts Council. Thanks to the generosity of very many c o m m unity members who responde d to our request for fresh or frozen rhubarb, our bake table, presided over by Anna

Hills and Sharon Kenney, had a wide variety of goodies containing rhubarb. Rhubarb pie or rhubarb crisp, baked by Arts Council members, was served to guests who seemed to be pleased with the fare. As always, the Rhubarb Punch made by Evelyn Richmond and served by Brenda Thompson, drew positive comments from guests. The Sheep Creek Arts Council wishes to thank all who so generously shared their rhubarb supply, baked for our Festival and those who worked to make it the success it was. Please plan to attend the Rhubarb Festival again next year as a guest of the Sheep Creek Arts Council in Turner Valley.

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

THANK YOU GARDEN CLUB

Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca

403-933-4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE BYLAW COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY LINE - 403.863.4341

Every year, volunteers from the Valley Neighbour's Garden Club plant the municipal planters –the weather doesn't often cooperate, but they persevere and create beautiful displays of flowers and foliage regardless. The Town of Turner Valley staff and Council offer our sincere thanks to the members for their help in beautifying the

Turner Valley Council Meetings

CONGRATULATION ALL GRADUATES

Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the first Monday of every month. Regular Council meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. No regular Council meetings will be held in July. Meeting agendas and adopted Council minutes are posted on www.turnervalley.ca

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement and best wishes for continued rewards and success. Good luck in all your future endeavours. Mayor and Council, Town of Turner Valley

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – August 13

The Sheep River Library is hosting a special seniors' celebration on June 28. Plan to attend the Terrific Tuesday Talk and Tea featuring a full day of entertainment, door prizes, flowers and treats. For more information, visit www.sheepriverlibrary.ca, drop in or call the library at 403.933.3278. This event is proudly sponsored by Turner Valley Family and Community Services.

Artisans and crafters interested in participating in the Festival of the Arts, Crafts and Music in the park on Saturday, August 13 are invited to contact Hazel, hazelm@turnervalley.ca or 403.933.4944 for more information.

CANADA DAY TURNER VALLEY TRIATHLON ROUTE On July 1, 500 athletes will compete in the Turner Valley Triathlon. Motorists can expect traffic delays on Main Street and along the bicycle routes Children's Bicycle Route: Edgar Avenue West to John Street, then east along Windsor to Main Street. Adult Bicycle Route: Edgar Avenue West, south on John Street to Windsor Avenue West on Windsor Avenue to highway 546 Run Route: Through Millennium Park onto the Friendship Trail FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.turnervalleytriathlon.ca

SENIORS’ CELEBRATION Sheep River Library

downtown, and their generous contributions of time and talent to the community. Many thanks to all of you. It is truly appreciated. Co-sponsored by the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley

Turner Valley School Bike Safety Training 140 Turner Valley School students successfully completed the Bike Safety Training Course on June 9, organized by the Turner Valley Patrol Services. Students learned the rules of the road, safety tips and had their bicycles inspected and small repairs and adjustments made where needed. Thanks to all those who lent a hand including the parents and teachers, Council and staff, RCMP and fire department members. And congratulations to all the students!

Diamond Valley Bloomin' Boxes July through August Local businesses participate in a friendly flower box contest. Be sure to vote for your favourite. Visit merchants in Turner Valley and Black Diamond for details.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Hours of Operations: June: Friday to Sunday, 12 noon – 6 p.m. July and August: Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. September: Saturday to Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Located at Main Street NE, Turner Valley North of the Sheep River Library

2011 Underground Replacement Program Please note the following projects will be undertaken this summer: June 13 – 25

Lane for Robert Street to George Street Lane Closure Temporary water Pipe Bursting Service Connections

June 13 – 17

Robert Street Cul-de-sac Street closure Pipe insertion Service Connection Temporary Water

June 14

Temporary shutdown of main line for new valve and tee

June 27 – July 12

Lane from George to Hubert Lane Closure Temporary Water Pipe Bursting Service Connections

July 12 – 18

Royal Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Road Closure

Dr. Lander Memorial Pool Summer Hours CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Join the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond as we celebrate Canada's birthday on July 1. Lots of activities are planned—be sure to cheer on the participants of the Turner Valley Triathlon as they swim, run and bike a route in and around Turner Valley.

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily Saturday – Sunday – 1:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Swimming schedules and information available online and at the pool or town office.

RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER – JUNE 26 EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS – JULY 1 Please be advised traffic delays are expected in and around Turner Valley on Friday July 1. Patrol Services and RCMP will do their best to move traffic through the community as quickly as possible, however, your cooperation and patience will be appreciated.

Turner Valley is proud to again be a sponsoring municipality of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. An estimated 1,800 riders will stop for lunch on June 26 at Millennium Park around noon. Drop by to welcome them and cheer them on. More information about the ride is available at www.ab11.conquercancer.ca

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

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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

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

Background photograph by J. Malenfant

*Hey Kids- Read This Book* Or perhaps not. New York author Robert Sayegh, up until a couple of days ago, was not exactly a household name. True - he's published his share of articles in fairly well known circles and worked on a number of TV projects, but mention his name at a party up until last week and you were likely to get the old deer in the headlights gaze from anyone who was still listening to you. Now he's written a children's book titled, "The Secret Origin of Mirrors" which I can see is still drawing blanks. Bobby it seems has become a household name in Detroit of late, for being turfed off an Atlantic Southeast Airlines flight destined for New York. According to reports, this modern day Dr. Seuss wanabee, fed up with a 45 minute departure delay, wondered out loud, "what's taking so f-expletive long?" The dreaded F word. On an airplane. "Perhaps" he recalled, "I said it twice". In Detroit of all places. In the end, the airline decided not to press charges. Instead they re-booked the New Yorker on the next flight to New Jersey which in itself is a harsher sentence than incarceration. I guess Atlantic Southeast felt he'd blend in better with New Jerseyan passengers than with the Brooklyn self loading freight. In his defense he claimed he'd not muttered the alleged obscenity at anyone in particular but rather to himself which as any writer can tell you, is a fairly com-

mon occurrence. According to Shakespeare, the flight attendant seated behind him felt the F-bomb was directed at him - the flight attendant. "Your honor - I move to strike the testimony of the witness on the grounds of a lack of credibility. No flight attendant in a seated position in the passenger cabin during a 45 minute gate delay is acting in a credible manner. A real flight attendant would still be trying to fit steamer trunks into the overhead carry on bins". Besides which, as we all know from an incident last year on JETBLUE, a real flight attendant faced with a gate delay and a seemingly rude passenger would have taken matters into his own hands. Steven Slater, formerly a gainfully employed flight attendant with JETBLUE, after a gate delay and heated discussion with a passenger, grabbed the PA system and unleashed a torrent of F* expletives and other related ditties before exiting the aircraft via the emergency chute armed with a half dozen cans of beer. He was arrested by New York City Police upon entering the terminal. Not so much for the expletives or even the dramatic exit - after all - this WAS New York. But departing the aircraft with a 6 pack earmarked for sale to passengers at 35,000 ft? - That's grand theft folks and nothing irritates an airline more than when you steal from *them*. With his new book "Secret Origin of Mirrors" coming out in August, Robert

By Dave Heron

Sayegh's a tad concerned. "This wasn't the kind of press I was looking for," he said in an interview. Are you kidding me? This thing will be flying off the shelves before school starts in September. Kids nationwide will scour the contents cover to cover looking for content such as: "Mirror Mirror on the Wall - who's the fairest of them all"? "Blank expletive F word you bleep bleep" You can't buy that kind of publicity - even in New York. Slater was courted by Letterman an hour after he appeared before the Manhattan judge and his seeing eye dog. I give Sayegh a week before he winds up headlining the talk show circuit in the good old Excited States. Too bad Bobby wasn't up in our neck of the woods during the peak of the Air Canada strike. Imagine the F bombs flying around while attempting to check in? And then being told if he had a complaint he could send a registered letter to the airline's Customer Service Department? It's the kind of *write stuff* that Reality Shows are made of. 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

Morton Plans To Modernize

Ted Morton, candidate for PC Party leadership, recently announced his plan to modernize the Alberta government and reform the Alberta PC Party. "I am committed to strengthening our democracy, and a Ted Morton government will pursue an agenda of democratic renewal that will give Albertans the most transparent, accountable government in Canada," Mr. Morton said. Morton vowed to institute a series of democratic reforms intended to restore Albertans' trust in their government, including the introduction of fixed election dates, term limits for Pre-

mier, reduction of the size of Cabinet from 24 to 17 members, holding new Senate elections in conjunction with Alberta's provincial elections and consulting with Albertans on other opportunities for direct democracy and the creation of an Alberta Constitution. Morton also stated that "the need for democratic reform and accountability does not end at the front door of the PC Party" and committed to party renewal from top to bottom. His plan calls for modernizing the party's systems and practices, rebuilding the base and restoring the importance of constituency associ-

ations, developing a Policy Blue Book like Preston Manning and Stephen Harper have done with the federal Conservative Party, and amending the current Leadership Selection Process by adopting a cut-off date for the sale of memberships before balloting begins, thereby rewarding loyal party members. Morton's prescription for the party is a simple one. "We have to stop asking 'What's best for the PC Party?' and start asking 'What's best for Albertans'? If we put Albertans first, then Albertans will put us first." For more information visit www.tedmorton.ca.

Longview Link Longview is about to be taken over with runners! June 25th will be the 25th Annual K-100 Road Race. This year over 200 people will participate in the event which will commence in Longview at 6am heading west to Highway 541, then through the Highwood Pass. We wish everyone a successful run and a safe journey. Speaking of runners… a few people have been running around doing A LOT of work on the planters you'll see throughout

the Village! To Doreen, Ken and Rhoda: “THANK YOU” so much for all your hard work in the garden at the south end of town as well as all the planters through the Village. The PINK will be very visible in all parts of the Village for our “Paint the Town Pink” visit on August 18th. Routes Magazine has had some great articles in the past few months, the first featuring our very own Travelling Mabels. From all of us in Longview we congratulate Eva, Lana & Suzanne on their

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

By Chey Nickerson

second CD release and at the time of writing, they are in the process of a CBC fundraiser for the Slave Lake Fire Victims. Eva and the girls are always first in line when it comes to giving back to communities and we are so proud to have them as representatives of our wonderful Village. Another well known local “hobbiest” has also been featured in Routes Magazine. Matts Zoumer tells a little about his life and his love of hobbies. You can often find Matts

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somewhere on a ladder painting a mural in or around the Village of Longview, Okotoks, Calgary, etc. A stop in at the Longview Hotel will provide a glimpse at some of our local residents and patrons at the saloon! Ceiling panels have been revamped with caricatures who often bring smiles to all who visit. Hopefully one day Matts will lead our Little New York Daze parade with his bagpipe!!!

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Longview Looks at “Xtreme” Makeover

The Longview ARC Society has teamed up with the Longview Recreation Board and the Serenity Park Planning Committee to move ahead with the two year A.C.E. Project Proposal they have been working on. The plan is to include: R new playground equipment, outdoor exercise equipment and new benches and garbage cans for Centennial Park R paving of the rink to include outlets for basketball and tennis nets for use in the summer as well as

portable skateboard equipment R Serenity Park and Veterans' Memorial proposed for in front of the Village office. The ARC Society is excited to inform the public that we have submitted a grant request to match the expected input from Longview Recreation Board. We are submitting our final proposal to ACE in order to gain access to our $10,000 Seed money and start fund raising for the rest. We have many exciting fund raisers in the

works and will need your help to complete our project. We have an upcoming raffle which we will tell you more about next issue. Right now we need people interested in: R helping decorate a float to help promote our “Xtreme Makeover” for the Little New York Daze Parade R help sell raffle tickets at the parade R For a fund raiser for The Wild Pink Yonder who will be coming through Longview on August 18th (covered wagon and horse-

back riders raising money for cancer research). R People interested in helping plan musical and artistic events for Alberta ARTS Days September 30th and October 1st. Let's get this done for our kids, everyone and experience the fun of really accomplishing something working shoulder to shoulder with your neighbours! If you would like to help or want more information please call Michele at 403-558-2158 or leave a message at the Village office 403-558-3922.

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enjoyed this month are The Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, the author of Seabiscuit, and Blood from a Stone by Donna Leon. The Unbroken is a World War II story of survival, resilience and redemption. In it a young lieutenant, the bombardier of a plane called the Green Hornet, crashes in the Pacific in enemy waters and is captured. The book, which is a true story, follows his struggle to stay alive in a Japanese prison camp and after. It is a testament to the strength and endurance of the human soul. The second, Blood from a Stone, is a murder mys-

tery set in Venice, Italy. Donna Leon is one of the best international crime writers. She not only has an exciting murder investigation, but she also has an intelligent running dialogue between her characters and a profound understanding of global issues. The summer months are upon us and I urge those of you who have school-aged children to encourage them to read over the summer. It has been proven that those children who do not read are behind those who have read, sometimes for as long as the month of Sep-

tember, when they go back to school. Reading enhances the student's performance at school and builds self-confidence. But most of all, it provides them with hours of quiet pleasure in a stress filled world for their whole lives. We have a very special library with books for every taste and age and Joan, our librarian, will be happy to help both parents and children alike. So Come In! Our hours again are Tuesday and Thursday 10 to 5 and Wednesday 12 to 7 and our phone number is 403-558-3927. Sylvia Binkley

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Longview Library Literally Speaking Something for Everyone! We would like to thank all of you who support our library in so many ways. We appreciate your generous donations, your memberships (by the way, some are due and some overdue), those who give of their time in so many ways--volunteering for special events, helping in the library with shelving and other necessary jobs, bottle pickup and recycling collection and attending our educational programs. We will be having a book sale at the Art's and Music Festival on August 20th and 21st, so be sure to look for us there. Two books that I have

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Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011 The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a 4800 acre day-use nature preserve located on 160 St SW off Highway 22X , just 2 miles from the south western Calgary city limits. The Conservation Area offers a mix of aspen forest and grassland habitats and is home to over 400 species of plants, 140 species of birds and 25 species of mammals. The Area has offered quality conservation education programs for adults, families and children since 1993.The courses cover a wide range of topics that are suitable for every age. For more information view our website at www.crossconservation.org or call 931-2042.

Why do Buttercups build me up? Why did you build me up Buttercup? But your beauty didn't let me down, as the hit song might suggest. I recently had the pleasure of joining a few of our knowledgeable volunteers on a flora exploration at the Cross Conservation Area, during which I once again discovered some of the countless gems this area has to offer its visitors. After a detour up a particularly moist coulee, our group did spot the shiny yellow petals of some Early Buttercups that we sought. The interesting thing that I discovered on this particular trek was that the Prairie Crocuses that had surrounded us in our journey along the south-facing slope are, in fact, also a kind buttercup. Who knew that this little flower that so graciously welcomes spring and lights up my work days with the anticipation of the start of our Spring Education programs (when I get to be on the trails with the school kids) was the fluffy purple sheep of the buttercup family. Aside from the buttercups, the day was filled with several other colour-

ful spring signs. The leaves of the Aspen trees and Balsam Poplars were a brilliant green as they were fresh out of their sappy bud bags; the hillsides were decorated with the yellows of Golden Beans, Early Cinquefoil and Prairie Violets; amidst the purple tinged blades of green brome lay Early Blue Violets and the whites of Mouse-eared Chickweed and Pennycress. We were even lucky enough to find some brilliant magenta Shooting Stars, not to be confused with their nocturnal meteor namesakes. Oh, and of course the white blooms of Wild Strawberry fields forever (forgive the Beatles reference). Sharing a day in the beauty of the Cross Conservation Area with our wonderful volunteers as well as our new summer student, Jessica Eaton, not only presented me with a learning opportunity in botany, but also gave me a chance to pause and reconnect with my natural workplace that I have come to love. The happy “buzz buzz” of the Clay Coloured Sparrows mixed with the melodious Ameri-

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can Robin calls were a delightful soundtrack to watch the Mule Deer go springing by, reminding me of this area's endless energy. Whether it was the sight of my Buttercups that built me up, or the panoramic vista which surrounded me, I am left with an eager anticipation to share my discoveries and make many more with the children who will pass through our doors in the upcoming months, through our School Day Programs and our weeklong Nature Safari Day Camps in July and August. I have no qualms about the possibility of being let down in such a place; the only mystery for me that remains is just what discoveries will I find this year? I strongly encourage you to register online for a hike and start making a few discoveries of your own and don't forget to bring your Dad! ~ Laura Griffin For more information involving School programs or Day Camps please visit our website at: www.crossconservation.org

or phone 403-931-2042.

Dollars & Cents For Boys & Girls Jamey Eslinger of Transcanada Pipelines presented the Diamond Valley and District Boys and Girls Club with a $4,000 check on June 17th. “The funds will be a big help for our general operations over the summer,” says Shirley Puttock, Executive Director of the Club. Summer programming for the Club runs from July 4th to the last week of August and is in need of volunteers. Teens are wel-

come to volunteer and the community. Visit receive High School Cred- www.transcanada.com for its for their efforts. For more information. more information on the summer programs, call the Boys and Girls Club at 403-933-4066. Through their Community Action Team, Transcanada Pipelines has been donating to the Club for nearly 15 years, ensuring the Club's continued service in

From The Lions Den

Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham If you see a long, white Limo cruising through the streets of Turner Valley and Black Diamond on Thursday, July 21st, and wonder who the important people are that are riding in it ------ I will tell you. They ARE important people; they are 4 members of the Foothills Lions Club. They won the early bird draw (which was a free Limo ride to and from the event) for the 8th Annual "Golf 4 Wellness" Charity Golf Tournament. They also won the tournament last year. The tournament is sponsored by Sheep River Health Trust which is a charitable organiza-

tion dedicated to raising funds to promote health and wellness in our rural communities. The Lions Club is proud to be a part of this charity. In the late 1980's and early 1990's, Turner Valley was home to "Turner Valley Turners" - skipping competition and demonstration team. There is a new group of young people who have been skipping together for about 5 years and would like to move forward to the competitive level but are in need of better equipment to do this. The Foothills Lions Club donated $2,500 to help this club succeed. Seventeen members of the Lions Club helped serve up hot dogs, smokies

and hamburgers on Parade Day. We had a lot of fun and would like to THANK all who supported us that day. It was greatly appreciated. The Lions Clubs of Canada gave the Slave Lake Lions Club $10,000 to help the people of their town in whatever way it was needed. Where are the Bingo Players? --- The last Lions Bingo will be played on Friday, June 24th. It would be nice to see you all come out. The Foothills Lions Club “Serving Our Community”

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

Legion Leanings By Malcolm Hughes It is perhaps not widely known that Turner Valley Branch 78 covers a large area of the Foothills. Its mandate is the care of veterans in an area stretching from Okotoks in the East to Bragg Creek in the West and Red Deer Lake in the North to Longview in the South. It includes Millarville, Priddis and the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley. At this time, we wish to offer a warm welcome to our new members as well as all the members from Bragg Creek who have recently transferred their membership to our Branch. The Branch is open for meals and relaxation from Wednesday to Saturday, with buffets available on Wednesday and Friday and menu items on the other days. There is also a Brunch available on Saturday mornings. In addition, the ladies Auxiliary runs meat draws and

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50/50's on Friday evening. The sports programmes, except for golf, are all in hiatus for the summer. There are occasional entertainment evenings and the latest, featuring a tribute to Johnny Cash was an outstanding success. Previously, Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day breakfasts were also held while upcoming events include: July 1st from 4:30 to 7:30pm: Canada Day Picnic and entertainment. July 9th at 9:00am: Stampede Breakfast with entertainment by Charlie D. August 20th at 5:00pm: Second Annual Hog Roast. This was a sold-out event last year and tickets at $20.00 each should be ordered soon. All Legion events as well as the use of our facilities are available to the general public. The facility can also be booked for private family celebrations including birthdays and weddings etc. We are here to serve the community. The Branch is undertaking some new programmes including a more frequent recognition of our most important responsibility, that of Remembrance. We will carry out monthly ceremonies at the Cenotaph located at the Legion. These will typically be on the first Sunday of each month at noon and will take the form of a short service to acknowledge those Canadians whose lives were lost in particular conflicts or theatres of war the dates of which fell in that month. We are also preparing to award Bur-

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saries to graduating High School students from our three area High Schools. Forms and procedures will be made available to the schools early in the next school year. These will be in addition to those open bursaries or scholarships that we already present, but by virtue of our National constitution, they are restricted to descendants of Veterans. For this purpose, a Veteran is anyone who is or would be recognised as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ordinaryâ&#x20AC;? member of the Legion because he or she has served in any capacity whether in War or in Peacetime in the Armed Forces of Canada or its allies including those who served in any police or fire service as well as the Coast Guard and some other services as defined in our By-laws. While service with the Legion by the veteran will be a consideration, it is not a requirement to qualify the student for a bursary. The annual Poppy campaign as well as the School Literary and Poster Com- petitions place great demands on the members and because of the area to be covered it is always difficult to find sufficient volunteers. If you can help with this or any other task associated with the operation of the Branch we welcome you.

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Wishing you and your family a safe and sunny day as we celebrate our country’s birthday!

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Born out of a need for a national police force to implement the law in Canada’s newly acquired western territories, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has evolved into a worldrenowned organization of more than 28,000 people. The Roots of an Institution In May 1873, the Parliament of Canada established a central police force. One hundred and fifty recruits were sent west to Manitoba. The new police force gradually acquired the name North-

quarters. The following summer, Fort Calgary, on the Bow River in Alberta, and Fort Walsh, in Saskatchewan’s Cypress Hills, were established. By 1885, the Force had grown to 1,000 men, but in 1896 its future was threatened by the newly elected Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who decided to reduce and eventually disband the NWMP. Support for the Force in the west prevailed, and it gained new prominence policing the

West Mounted Police (NWMP). In July 1874, the 275 mounted police officers marched west, headed for southern Alberta, where American whisky traders were operating among the Aboriginal people. A permanent post was established at Fort Macleod, Alberta. Part of the remaining half of the Force was sent to Fort Edmonton and the rest returned east to Fort Pelly, Saskatchewan, which had been designated as head-

Klondike Gold Rush. From 1905-16, the Force was contracted to police the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. These contracts ended due to the provinces’ desire to create their own police forces. Building a Legacy In 1919, Parliament voted to merge the Force with the Dominion Police, a federal police force with jurisdiction in eastern Canada. When the legislation took effect on February 1st, 1920, the name

became the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the headquarters was moved to Ottawa from Regina. The RCMP returned to provincial policing with a new contract with Saskatchewan in 1928. From 1932-38, the size of the RCMP nearly doubled, to 2,350, as it took over provincial policing in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The years following World War II saw a continued expansion of the RCMP’s role as a provincial force. In 1950, it assumed responsibility for provincial policing in Newfoundland and absorbed the British Columbia provincial police. Women were first accepted as uniformed members in 1974. The seventies also brought an expansion of responsibilities in areas such as airport policing, VIP security and drug enforcement. Today, the RCMP’s scope of operations includes organized crime, terrorism, illicit drugs, economic crimes and offences that threaten the integrity of Canada’s national borders. The RCMP also protects VIPs, has jurisdiction in eight provinces and three territories and, through its National Police Services, offers resources to other Canadian law enforcement agencies.

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Canada's land mass is 9, 970,610 sq km and is the world's second largest country. Canada has six time zones. In NFLD the time zone is 3 hours and 30 minutes past Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) The other time zones are full hours behind GMT. The farthest west is the Pacific at 8 hours behind GMT. Leading exports are: Energy products, Industrial goods & materials, Machinery & Equipment, Automotive products, Agricultural & Fishing products, Forestry products. The largest city in Canada is Toronto followed by Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and OttawaGatineau.

Canada is the world's largest producer of “lowbush blueberries,” which is another name for wild blueberries. Lake Ontario is the size of Switzerland. The Canadian coastline, 243,792 km, is the longest in the world. Canada is a name derived from the Huron-Iroquois word ‘kanata’ meaning a village or settlement . The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world (7,841 km). With 2 Million lakes, Canada has the largest amount of freshwater in the world. (466,697 sq km).

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011

Canada Day History Canada Day is July 1st of every year. It's the day that all Canadians enjoy relaxation while spending time with family & friends. It typically involves a BBQ (cook-out). Many communities host Canada Day events and set off fireworks. The Americans separated from British rule in 1768 and celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. Canada waited until 1867, to create the "Dominion of Canada". Independence Day celebrates the rejection of British rule and the United States becoming an autonomous country. The basis of Canada's celebration is founded on the formation of a new country and the union of provinces. The holiday became a statute in 1879 but was initially called Dominion Day. There are no records of early celebrations of Canada (Dominion) Day, except for two years. In

1917, it was used to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Confederation. It was also a backdrop to the dedication of the Parliament Buildings Centre Block which was being constructed. It was dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to Canadians fighting in the First World War. In 1927 the celebration coincided with the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. The Governor General laid the cornerstone of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street and the Carillon in the Peace Tower was inaugurated. Only since the late 1950's has Canada had regular observance ceremonies of Canada Day. In 1968 Canada added multi-cultural and professional concerts on Parliament Hill. The festivities were televised and ran under

the name Festival Canada until 1979. In 1980, the government extended celebrations beyond the Ottawa region by sponsoring the development of festivities on a local level. In 1981, 15 major cities offered fireworks to commemorate the day. It wasn't until 1982 that Dominion Day was officially changed to Canada Day.

Canada Day Celebrations Join the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond as we celebrate Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday Diamond Valley Style on July 1st. Lots of activities are planned: 8:00 am Turner Valley Triathlon 1:00 pm Celebrate with a splash at the pool party Dr. Landers Memorial Swimming Pool Be sure to cheer on the participants of the Turner Valley Triathlon as they swim, run and bike a route in and around Turner Valley in this annual Canada Day Event. Celebrate with a splash at the pool party. Join us for prizes, treats and loads of family fun starting at 1:00 pm at the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool, Main Street, Turner Valley The celebration continues on. Black Diamond is hosting native drumming and dancing, local bands, food and carnival games at the Town Office Parking lot, 301 Centre Avenue As the celebration continues Diamond Valley Style we will conclude the day of activities with a fireworks display. On Stage starting at 11:30am Wandering Spirit Native Dancers Live Music from 12:30 till 4:00pm Now Hear This The Dave McCann Trio Carnival for the kids, hosted by the Diamond Valley Boys and Girls. Day concludes with the annual firework display behind Rona.

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Thank you to all the participants and sponsors of the 9th Annual Diamond Valley Family Run. Despite inclement weather conditions, spirits were high, smiles were heartfelt and the run was a success. Every year this event becomes bigger and better because of local business sponsorship and the community’s support and passion. Thank you again for your participation we look forward to your participation again in next year’s Family Run.

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We would also like to give a special thank you to the volunteers, staff members and non-profit organizations who worked so tirelessly to ensure the success of these events. Also, a thank you to Dr. Branch, the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Department, Public Works Department, Patrol Services, Council, Alberta Health Services emergency medical units for their assistance.

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Annual Quilt Show

at the Turner Valley 2011 DiscoverY Days

The Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days 2011 Committee would like to extend a Big Thank You to all the supporters that helped in making our annual community events such a huge success.

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· Alvina Forsberg-Howell

· Mundell's Kuddly Petting Zoo

· Foothills Search and Rescue

· Longview Beef Jerky Shop

· Alberta Wildlife Ambassadors

· Black Diamond Bakery

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The highly anticipated new playground equipment at C. Ian McLaren School in Black Diamond is installed and has excited kids clamoring and climbing. Students have been waiting patiently for the apparatus since last year, when the school received a grant of over $43,000.

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or deck with a glass of wine. Where are the good views? What would you rather not look at? Where does the wind scream through? Screening plants are usually tall and dense with branches growing close together. Spruce trees are the best screens but they need 12' to 15' of ground space. There are some new spruce varieties that only grow to 3' or 4' wide and are worth a try in a small yard. Some pines make good screens and wind catchers. Upright junipers make good screens for smaller spaces. With evergreens, you get screening all year round. Swedish Columnar Aspen are used in small yards. Planted close together, they form a tall, dense screen. The caragana called “Sutherland” is a shorter tree that can be planted close to form a good screen. Most tall shrubs take up lots of ground space. Many are

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pruned and used as hedges, creating a living fence. When allowed to grow singly and without pruning, caragana, cotoneaster and lilac make good screens with a dense branching habit. Woody vines make great screens and fit into a smaller yard, creating vertical elements in the landscape. Whatever screening plants you chose, make sure that they have room to grow to their mature height and spread. Trees are like parrots. They're going to live a long time and might have many owners. Make sure yours have the room to do the job they've been assigned. 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 call Sheila at 403–931–3989.

The Oral Health Connection Top Ten Inflammatory Foods In Our Diet By Penny Judson-Benny, Registered Dental Hygienist The source of most disease in our bodies is inflammation. Heart disease and cancer are a deadly manifestation of chronic inflammation. But study after study shows that the risk of diseases like heart disease and cancer are modifiable by our lifestyle choices. This definitely includes our diet and the food we choose to eat. With every bite we take, we're trying to balance the proand antiinflammatory compounds in the body, but in most cases we tip the scale to the 'pro'inflammatory end. It is important to try and tip the balance in your favour by incorporating more natural antiinflammatory foods into your diet. It is also as important to try and avoid or cut down on foods which can encourage an environment for inflammatory disease. Sugars Indulging in too much sugar causes tooth decay, increases risks of obesity, inflammation and chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Sugar and dairy products are also linked to acne. Sugar is in many soft drinks, juices and punches. There are the equivalent of ten sugar cubes in a can of Coke. Cookies, sweets, desserts and snacks are loaded

with sugar. There are many names for sugar: corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, golden syrup, sucrose, sorghum syrup. Replacing these sugars that are found in whole fresh fruits is a healthy alternative. Fruit appeases the sweetness you crave and also supplies your body with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. Dates, figs, kiwis, watermelon and tangerines are a healthier snack choice. Common Cooking Oils Most cooking oils used in the house have very high omega-6 fatty acids and very low omega-3 fats. This imbalance promotes inflammation. Polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as safflower, soy, sunflower, corn and cottonseed oil are most commonly used to prepare most processed and fast foods. It is best to replace the omega-6 saturated cooking oils with extra virgin olive oil. It has a more balanced omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids ratio, is rich in oleic acid, antiinflammatory oil and full of polyphenolic flavonoids. Trans Fats Trans fats increase 'bad' cholesterol and lower 'good' cholesterol. They promote inflammation, obesity and resistance to insulin, which in turn promotes degenerative dis-

ease to take place. Deep fried foods, fast foods, commercial baked goods, margarine, vegetable shortening and partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fats It is important for products that contain no trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils or vegetable shortening to be a part of your healthy diet. If in doubt, remember that most commercially prepared foods contain trans fats. Dairy Products Up to 60% of the world's population cannot digest milk. Researchers think that being able to digest milk after infancy is abnormal. Milk is a common allergen that can trigger inflammatory responses, such as stomach distress, constipation, diarrhea, skin rashes, acne, hives and breathing difficulties in susceptible people. Milk products can be found in butter, cheese, ice cream, cookies, breads, cakes, cream sauces and boxed cereals. Kefir and unsweetened yogurt are good alternatives for those who are allergic to milk. They are easier on the stomach as the lactose and proteins in the milk have been broken down by beneficial bacteria and/or yeasts. Feedlot Raised Meat Commercially produced

Grassroots ~ June 21st - July 4th, 2011 meats are fed with grains like soy beans and corn, a diet that's high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids but low in antiinflammatory omega-3 fats. Due to the small and tight living environment, these animals also gain excess fat and end up with high saturated fats. They are also injected with hormones and antibiotics to make them grow faster and to prevent them from getting sick. Most meats, unless otherwise stated are found in the supermarkets and restaurants. Organic, free-range animals are fed on grasses that contain more omega3 fats. Having more room to roam, they also are leaner and contain less saturated fats. Red Meat and Processed Meat Researchers have found that red meat contains a molecule that humans don't naturally produce called Neu5Gc. After ingesting this compound, the body develops antiNeu5Gc antibodies - an immune response that may trigger chronic inflammatory response. Low grade inflammation that doesn't go away has been linked to cancer and heart disease. Processed meat has been linked to causing cancers of the colon and rectum and possibly esophagus and lung cancer as well. Processed meats include animal product that has been smoked, cured, salted or chemically pre-

served (hams, sausages and salami). No amount of processed meat is safe. It is better to eat red meat once a week and to make sure it is from a grass fed source. Replace the bulk of your red meat with organic vegetables, poultry and fish. Alcohol Regular, high consumption of alcohol has been known to cause inflammation of the esophagus, larynx and liver. Over time, the chronic inflammation promotes tumor growth and gives rise to cancer at the sites of repeated irritation. It's best to replace alcohol with water, green tea or keep consumption to one drink of alcohol per day. Refined Grains Refined grains are simil a r t o r e f i n e d s u garsâ&#x20AC;Ś.there are very few nutrients in them. They have a high glycemic index and can hasten the onset of degenerative disease when consumed regularly. Common refined grains are: white rice, white flour, white bread, noodles, pasta, biscuits and pastries. It is best to include minimally-processed grains in your diet if you are not gluten intolerant. If it doesn't look close to the original grain (its natural state) than don't buy it. Artificial Food Additives Some artificial food additives, like aspartame and monosodium glutamate (MSG) can trigger inflammatory responses, especially in people suffering

from inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Only packaged foods contain artificial food additives. Read the labels and assess the risk of eating these foods. Chinese food usually contains MSGwhen ordering ask for no MSG in the food. Limit consumption of packaged foods and use anti-inflammatory herbs and sweet fruits to add flavour to you dishes. Foods that YOU are sensitive or allergic to? Repeated, long-term exposure to food that irritates can cause inflammation and lead to chronic disease. Symptoms of food allergy or sensitivity can be delayed and are often mistaken for tiredness or headaches. Common food allergies are: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs and nightshade vegetables. If you suspect a particular food may be responsible for your food intolerant response, try avoiding it for two weeks and monitor your reaction. Then reintroduce the food back into your diet. If you are incompatible with it, you should notice the difference in how you feel easily. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep your smile for a lifetime!' Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is the owner and operator of Mountain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in Black Diamond and can be contacted at 403-9337722.

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Millarville’s Cool News Principal Notes Another year has streamed past (nearly) and the grade six trip to Edmonton and the Legislature was another informative event for the students with an overnight stay at the U of A dorm. The assistance from the volunteer parents and the organizing of our Mr. Beacom made this a memorable time for the students. Today is another day and the rising Three Point Creek brings back the not too distant memories of June 2005 when we closed the school a few days prior to the official closing at end of June due to back road bridges being washed out and the metre and a half of water flooding over the highway intersection coming into Millarville. The good aspect of this turn of events is that the school is dry inside as a result of the extensive renovations that included a water collection system with a large pump-out capacity. I have had a number of calls from our parent community offering to come in and help with any needs we might have related to the high waters and for that I THANK YOU! Our back country trip for our grade seven students has been cancelled due to

the conditions. Even with the prospect of improving weather, the mud and general state of affairs in the “high country” is not conducive to having twenty students and staff out mucking about. It is on days such as this that I sometimes think about commitment and our children. Once again I go back to the notion of allowing our children to “live.” One author I read asks the question: If we do not fully live our lives then who will live them? That same writer goes on to say: The cliché of having our children live out our aspirations is a cul de sac at the very least and more commonly, disastrous for everyone involved. I have spoken previously of my father's plans for me and medicine (continuing the family line), but in the end analysis our lives are our responsibility. What we say “yes” to and what we say “no” to each has a path for us that either opens or shuts doors for us. In a similar fashion, what we waffle on and may go through a lifetime of asking “how,” never making a choice may take us to what we do not want. The director of a large health care system is noted to have said: The call comes from a place that we do not know, that the demands

placed on us will be more than we ever expected and that if we knew what was in store, we never would have said yes. These are excellent tests for the pursuit of what matters. The “call” here is to participate meaningfully in one's life and the work associated with that. Following the “yes” and answering the “call,” comes commitment. It is an interesting phenomenon that follows, for it is not unlike making the decision to buy that car you have chosen – once you have committed to it, you see them everywhere and opportunities to connect with others open up. I leave with a quote from Goethe: Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness had genius, magic, and power in it. Begin it now. Ted Thorne News from the Grade One Classroom The Grade One Class has been busy with their “Sharing the Planet” unit of inquiry. Our central idea is “Living things interact with their environment in order to grow and stay healthy.” We have been performing experiments on seeds and plants to see what environmental factors affect the growth of plants. We planted bean seeds to find

out if they will grow in different types of homes. We tried growing them in dirt, rocks, sand and grass. Only the bean seed in the dirt grew. We did an experiment with celery. We saw how coloured water moved up the celery turning celery in red water to a red colour, while the celery in the blue water turned blue. We wanted to see if plants needed water or not in order to grow. The one that got watered is doing well. The one without water is doing badly. We investigated if plants grown in sun or dark will live. We are still waiting for the results of that investigation. We are reading stories written by Beatrix Potter. The animals interact with Mr. McGregor, the farmer, in the stories. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny eat vegetables from Mr. McGregor's garden, which are tasty, but Mr. McGregor does not like this! The Flopsy Bunnies eat lettuce and it puts them to sleep. A few weeks ago, our school was closed for a day due to flooding in the community. We were able to use this incident to see how the weather affects us. Our class is looking forward to our field trip to Butterfield Acres where we can interact with the farm animals there!

Household Hints Battle of the Bugs Members of our family are busy getting ready for a camping trip, but after the long rainy spring we've had, just working in the garden is a foray into the world of biting insects that makes me think they had better be prepared to fight the battle of the bugs. In general no problems are caused by an insect bite apart from some discomfort from the itch and rash spot which is a reaction to formic acid and/or proteins used to numb the area and prevent blood from clotting. But, because of the unsanitary conditions most insects inhabit, their bite can cause bacterial or viral infections. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile, encephalitis and meningitis. Deer and horsefly can carry tularemia, flea and ticks lyme disease. Bees and wasps can cause a serious allergic reaction. House flies although not biters can

carry dysentery through food contamination. Of course, the wisest course is to avoid exposure to biting insects, but then we wouldn't be able to enjoy camping, walks in the woods or simple gardening. So, the alternative is to protect ourselves as best as we can, and if targeted, treat the bite or sting in the best manner. When outside, wear long sleeved light coloured tops tucked in long slacks and an insect repellant containing less than 35% Deet*. If you intend to camp, or if you work in forestry type jobs, to protect yourself from ticks, mites, chiggers and most mosquitoes, it's best to use a product containing pyrethrum on your clothes, shoes, bed nets and camping gear. Carry a first aid kit with you when hiking or camping. Apart from the usual first aid bandages, etc.,

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you should also have alcohol wipes, a little bottle of hand sanitizer is a great carry along, a small container of calamine lotion and an antihistamine. If it's a bee or wasp sting remove the stinger immediately to prevent more venom from being absorbed, don't try to pull the stinger out; that will only squeeze more from the sac. My Dad would always use the blunt side of a knife to sideways scrape the stinger away from the skin. If possible apply a cold pack to reduce the swelling, clean the area with soap and water (if not available use an alcohol wipe). Dab on calamine lotion, or a paste of baking soda, and take an antihistamine as a preventative. Refrain from scratching any bite as that can increase the possibility of infection and in severe cases cause cellulitis. It goes without saying

that in the case of an allergic reaction that doesn't respond to an antihistamine or a reaction to a bite or sting that causes swelling of the lips or throat, faintness or dizziness, problems breathing, cramps or vomiting should be seen to by a doctor immediately. So, off I go to tackle the wilds of the back garden and, since my neighbours can't see me out there, I'm going to wear my netted hat, wear elastics around my ankles to stop them from zipping up my pant legs, fabric softener cloths in my pockets and spray mouthwash around the area; I received e-mails advising this will keep the mosquitoes at bay. I hope to win the battle of the bugs yet. Editors note: Maybe you think the neighbours can’t see you, Rosemary, but we have spies with cameras everywhere!

Oilfields High School It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is here already. This has been a very exciting and rewarding school year at Oilfields. The Oilfields community has many reasons to celebrate this year. Academically we continue to perform at or above provincial levels with our Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams. Thank you to all of our outstanding teachers for the work you do to ensure all of our students learn at high levels. Thank you to all who came out and helped us celebrate many of our achievements at our Black and Gold Awards on June 10th.

Our Fine Arts department has had a very busy year with numerous musical theatre and dramatic productions, music festivals and performances, dance performances and a multitude of art displays throughout our school. All those who came out to our final band performance of the year on June 1st were treated to an outstanding performance. Fine Arts clearly contributes to a positive learning environment at

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the amazing outdoor excursions with our Grade 7 to 9 students that were planned in conjunction with our Physical Education Department. Athletics is also alive and well in Oilfields! We are currently wrapping up a very successful athletic school year. A huge thank you to our athletes, coaches and parents for making such an amazing athletics program possible. We celebrated with our Athletes at the Driller Ball on

June 10th. It is impossible to talk about the end of the year without thinking of graduation. This year, graduation ceremonies will be held in the school gymnasium, and the banquet will be at Lynnwood Ranch on June 29th. We would like to thank this year's graduates for their leadership and contributions to the Oilfields community over the years. Finally, it is important to remind everyone of the modified school calendar we will be following next year. The calendar was developed as part of the division's budgeting process for next year, focusing on minimizing impact on students and student learning. For more information on the modified calendar, please see our website. With June upon us, we will soon bid a fond farewell to our graduating students and prepare to welcome new students and families into the Oilfields Community. On behalf of the administration team, we would like to thank staff, students, parents and community members for making Oilfields a truly amazing learning community. Yours in Learning Scott Carey, Principal Cynthia Glaicar, Vice-Principal

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Standing with a friend who's grieving deeply for her partner who died very suddenly and without warning and who says softly, 'I don't get it…' your heart feels torn open with her. What do we say at such times as these? Are there any answers or just more questions? We don't understand why God or whatever it is we may believe in out there; allow such tragedies to happen when they do. I know that many people are very strong, and like my friend, will in time come out of that deep stage of grieving through different ways of handling their grief. But when you're lying in bed alone at night, sitting in your house looking at that person's favourite chair they used to sit in, looking at the dog that once was theirs or baking what used to be their favourite dessert, the questions are still there and unanswered. Trouble, sorrow, tragedy and suffering are no respecter of persons. It happens to those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ and those who have not. For the person who does not know

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God personally, he or she may look heavenward for some kind of relief and understanding, but don't receive the kind of answers they are looking for. For the person who knows and has a personal relationship with God, the questions still bite, but they are able to have some insight into the 'whys', and consequently are able to trust in the One they've given their life to, and can leave the results with Him. Here is an example of how believers are asked to look at their troubles and suffering: “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colours. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and welldeveloped, not deficient in any way.” (James 1:2-4 The Message) For the believer who has that relationship with God, there is a purpose in their suffering that brings positive results if they

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walk through those troubles with His help. For the person who has not yet found that personal relationship with God, they cannot see any purpose in their suffering, but it can be the catalyst that helps them find that personal relationship – if they will embrace it and not turn the other way and become bitter towards God. Perspective is seen differently by the two groups as well. For the believer, with God's help they are able to see His perspective in their suffering – that good will come out of calamity. For the person who doesn't believe, perspective says 'I'm suffering and I can't see any reason for it.' The bottom line that may be hard to take in, but leads to truth is this: finding faith in God is more important than my finding an explanation for my suffering. Suffering is a part of life. What I do with it and how I respond to it makes all the difference in my life. Readers are invited to respond to the article at: gloriawes@hotmail.com and I will get back to you.

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Sheep River Library G u e s t speaker at the June 28th Terrific Tuesday Talk will be Carmen Ditzler, market Manager for the Millarville Farmers' Market. She will be discussing new trends and new activities including races, rodeos, social clubs and of course the fabulous local farmers' Saturday sale of vegetables, food and crafts. A 'mini-market' will be set up at the library, showing sample wares of Millarville Market and everything will be given away as door prizes. The library has chosen to Celebrate Seniors at this event with flowers, treats and entertainment made possible by the support of Turner Valley FCSS. Everyone is welcome. Please mark this event on your calendars and plan on taking part in this very special celebration from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Please register at the library for the June Tuesday Talk ASAP. Volunteers Still Working Hard. Volunteers have been updating their skills in shelf reading, shelving and pulling books for the interlibrary loans requested by other Marigold Libraries. Sharing books throughout the system is a HUGE job that happens twice a week and Gita capably shared her insights into the intricacies of handling these tasks with finesse. A huge thank you to Gail Page and her team of volunteers, who designed, developed and fluffed flow-

ers for the award winning float recently entered into the Black Diamond Parade. Justus and Holly, two of the Literacy for Life dogs who help out with the Dog Tales Reading Program, and their owners, Dave and Arlene from Pace Setter Travel, graciously contributed their time freezing on the float! Thanks also to Alyssa, Josee, Connor, Matthew and Tracy who handed out candy and library web page bookmarks. And have you noticed the blooms in the flower pots at the front entrance and the reading garden? Please note that these are water conservation 'wicking' planter systems designed to keep the pots moist with a minimum of watering. Again, this is an accomplishment of a team of volunteers – the Library Garden Group. Yeah gardeners! Teen Summer Library Experience: From now until the end of August, Teens 12 to 18 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 e-

Reader, a Flip Ultra HD Camcorder, $150 Gift Card at a shopping mall or an 8G 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.c om. Magazine Subscription Donations Needed! Did you miss out on buying a TILE to support the library? Well, your contributions are still needed. 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 like you. 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. Magazine subscriptions that are coming due this summer are Canadian Home Workshop, Canada Style at Home, Canadian Living, National Geographic Kids, Chickadee and National Geographic Traveller. Don't forget to check out the library web site (another volunteer driven project). www.sheepriverlibrary.ca.

Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club 4H on Parade By Hunter Egeland go Wilson!!) On Saturday final event is our Awards On May 26th, our club headed down to the Calgary Stampede Grounds for our annual 4H on Parade. The heifer show was on Friday the 27th with Ben Arkes, Brent Arkes and Hunter Egeland all participating. I got 4th in my class with Gillian, she behaved very well. Thanks to Carlie Meyer for coming in the ring with me "just in case". The steer show was Saturday, we had 7 members in this one. Ben Arkes, Brent Arkes, Connor Brogden, Shaelynn Brogden, Carson Campbell, Carlie Meyer and Wilson MacDonald (who got 2nd in his weight class; way to

night we entered a tug-awar competition. It was lots of fun but we didn't win. Sunday was the big sale. Thank you to our buyers and bidders that helped make our club average a whopping $2.74 for this year. Our next and

Night on June 17th at the Millarville Race Track Hall. We are all looking forward to the great dinner the Moms put on and seeing who gets all the trophies. I will give all the results in my next article. Till then, have a great June.

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by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You're going to learn how to feel safe amidst all of the unpredictability of your life; that's a given. To do that, your concept of 'safe' has to change. Looked at one way, safe means free from any sense of threat, change, disturbance or instability. Yet that's not what your chart is about at the moment. It's about learning to hold your center even as you're confronted by inner upheaval, complex relationship situations, high goals and deep aspirations. Most people would rather sit on the couch and chill. You don't have this option. Safe for you translates to adaptable, aware and one who takes pleasure in rising to the occasion of life. Yes, somewhere in there is making sure that you have a home base. But it's a place to advance from, more than it's a place to retreat to.

Taurus (April 19-May 20) You seem to be having a kind of psychological crisis over your finances, without recognizing how much you have going for you. Money is the tool and not the goal; you are the thing of worth, rather than it. The crisis involves having several sets of values going at the same time. You can make this work for you, say, by having a set of ideas that relate to separate situations in your life. It can just as easily become a source of conflict, where priorities from one aspect of your life, or time in your life, conflict with something more important. Indeed, of all the issues on which you tend to be divided against yourself, money is first among them. I suggest you take this opportunity to reconcile your values systems. You don't need two. You need one.

Gemini (May 20-June 21) Love and anger are often presumed to be bedmates, but one excludes the other. Where there is anger present, how is there room for love? Where there is love present, anger fades from importance and disappears into forgiveness. Remember that as you move through life this month. Remember as you consider whether you have 'divided feelings' about someone. It's more likely that your feelings about yourself are in conflict, and you're missing something obvious about someone you know you care about. It would seem that you're not quite noticing someone's benevolence because you're only seeing your own feelings. I suggest you apply logic to the situation: if you have concerns about someone, look at their track record. Look for actual evidence of their intentions. Ask if your outdated ideas about life Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Saturn has been in your sign for a while, and it's been retrograde are clouding how you see the world now. They don't have to.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Treat your life as a wild experiment. Figure out what that notion might have meant to you right up until this moment, and then devise a way to go over that little hump. The experiment of your life is about stretching who you are. That's a question of gender; it's a question of what you say, and exploring the impact that it has on people; and it's about stretching your idea of what you think of as fun. Things that you were sure would be fun for others but could never be fun for you might seem especially attractive. There's a little something about swinging both ways. In the background of your experiment is a shift in attitude about what you think is possible. Experiences in relationships that seemed improbable, impossible or out of your league are suddenly looking pretty real. They might even be.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 Keep your energy flowing. Whether it's with physical activity or some kind of especially strenuous mental exercise, keep moving. You may encounter resistance. Pisces, the most ethereal sign, has a natural antipathy to anything that is physical, and what is rational can take some getting used to. Push both of them a little more every day. Stretch your potential. Feel yourself make progress, and observe all of your emotional inconsistencies as you work through them. By the end of the month, I propose that you'll have the distinct feeling that great things are possible -greater than you ever imagined. If there is one factor on which your success depends, it's accepting parts of you that seem to be in opposition. They're not, really -- they have the same goal, but they do things different ways.

By Dr. Charles A. Boulet skills, eye-hand coordination, and yes, how to approach words and text on a page. The child is presented with a number of relatively easy tasks which are then made progressively more and more difficult. Rather than forcing them to do what we already know they CANNOT do, we build their skills and confidence in the sub-skills. Before long, reading is much more automatic than tedious and difficult. There are a few optometrists in Southern Alberta that offer similar services, but www.LearningManag ement.ca (the learning and reading division of Diamond Valley Vision Care) is the only online program of its kind in the world. Furthermore, we are concerned with a more global perspective on learning and reading that

includes many factors outside of visual function. When Jim's mom first visited our clinic, she was getting near the end of her rope. Jim, an otherwise very pleasant and intelligent kid, was infuriatingly slow with reading acquisition. Mom was so frustrated and concerned, she even went to parttime at work so she could homeschool Jim. The 'monster' of reading disability had grown out of proportion. Through assessments in our clinic, observations of Jim's work and some detailed testing of his visual function and perceptual skills, we were able to design a program that mom could deliver at home with my ongoing guidance and support. Without the benefit of the online library (eLVT), mom would never had been able to make the

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Views on Vision I heard from one of my first 'eLVT' parents today. Her son Jim exclaimed to her, for the first time, that he not only felt confident reading, he was enjoying it! She was in tears. I have to admit that I was, too, a little. 'eLVT' is short for 'Electronic Learning and Vision Therapy' and is an online system for assisting in developing numerous skills necessary for success in school and in reading. Traditional approaches to reading dysfunction require that the child spend even more time working on the thing that he is having trouble with: Reading. In eLVT, we strengthen the subskills underlying reading: visual function, spatial reasoning, memory, perception, self-control, selfaware-ness, gross-motor skills, balance, fine motor

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This is the moment to meet life face to face, at full strength. I don't mean that in terms of drama and conflict, but rather as making contact with your inspiration, with your highest goals and with how deeply certain individuals in your life influence you. Remind yourself how much you influence the people around you -- open your eyes and you'll see that this is obvious. Think of all of these potentials not as externals but rather as extensions of yourself. Your creativity is a magnet for human contact. Your passion will drive your success. Your ideas will inspire your whole life -- and many people around you. Your happiness is not yours alone. As you improve your life and follow your heart, many around you will see and be inspired by that light. Start with happiness and then Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) focus on cooperation. Saturn has been in your sign for a while, and it's been retrograde for most of the year. You may feel as if plenty of life has passed you by. It hasn't, and now that Saturn is returning to direct motion, you Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) Think of yourself as a good luck magnet and that's what you're don't need to catch up. What it would be very good to do is let go of likely to be. This works for you, and for anyone you associate with. certain elements of the past that you're holding onto. I'm talking There's a protective quality about you, and some element that has about the ones that you haven't noticed. They might show up as the ability to manifest good is a kind of rare fortune. This is not a traditions or rituals; they might appear as nostalgia or a tense passive thing about you; rather, there is something in the active relationship to change. Clearly, you want to make progress, and process of your thinking, observing and synthesizing facts that progress is about updating your files and living in the present. adds up to much more than is obvious on its face. Work with that -- You'll have many opportunities to do that in the coming weeks, let's call it the intuitive factor. There will be times that you just know and if at any time you're experiencing confusion or struggle, bring something, or a method, or a solution; you'll have ideas that seem yourself into the actual moment in which you're standing. That is to come from nowhere special. You don't need to account the where your power is. source to anything more than an open mind and loving intentions. It's not an accident that those things get actual results. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) What attracts you to someone? This is often a complicated issue. There seem to be two distinct ways your mind perceives Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) You say you don't like too much public exposure, but I suggest you desirability. One is mental clarity, a kind of gymnastic talent of the grease yourself in SPF and take your place in the spotlight. What intellect. You're definitely someone for whom the brain is a sex you have going for you is a communication gift -- the ability to organ. The other quality that draws you in is nourishment and express or explain in clear language something that others have a compassion. Now, while mental agility has its place, your point of hard time getting out. You can not only see, but integrate, both sexual contact is more typically the nourishment attribute. But is sides of a seeming polarity. You can do this because you know you that still true today? At least ask the question. These days you are embrace within yourself the opposites that others perceive as at a kind of maximum compatibility with others. You can relate to inevitable. This has something to do with gender; it has something people on many different levels, and there seems to be no to do with acknowledging that you're not at odds with the world shortage of people available to exchange energy. You've long around you, but rather an integral part of it. These things are easy lived your life based on identifying what you need. Now is the time for you to see, and you often take that fact for granted. It's a lot to notice and act on what you want. more challenging for others -- and you have the ability to make it clear.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Notice the influence that you have on people. I'm not suggesting you accept my theory on its face; I'm proposing that you observe people, and listen to what they say about how they feel about you - and why. As for the ones who don't say anything, observe them carefully and listen between the lines. At the moment, and for the foreseeable future, you're a kind of evolutionary flywheel, with momentum that can carry many people along. Yet to appreciate the full benefit of that, I suggest you notice the special intensity of your growth process now, and how many people are trying to plug into your energy to get a little of what they think they lack themselves. Be flexible. Let go of your opinions based on what has happened before. This is actually a new moment in history.

for most of the year. You may feel as if plenty of life has passed you by. It hasn't, and now that Saturn is returning to direct motion, you don't need to catch up. What it would be very good to do is let go of certain elements of the past that you're holding onto. I'm talking about the ones that you haven't noticed. They might show up as traditions or rituals; they might appear as nostalgia or a tense relationship to change. Clearly, you want to make progress, and progress is about updating your files and living in the present. You'll have many opportunities to do that in the coming weeks, and if at any time you're experiencing confusion or struggle, bring yourself into the actual moment in which you're standing. That is where your power is.

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regular trips into Calgary for therapy and this would certainly have meant Jim would not have had the benefit of the therapy he so badly needed. Parents, especially homeschool parents, appreciate the eLVT program as it is cost-effective, highly convenient and shows results in fairly short order. The cost is a small fraction of what it costs for schools to 'treat' reading disability and much less than attending a clinic for therapy. The fact that parents can work with their children at home means they can adapt the therapeutic schedule to meet their family scheduling needs because it is online, they can even gain access to the program in hotels, on iPhones/iPads or anything that has Internet access. Finally, because

we deal with the simpler subskills of classroom reading and learning, children find success comes easy. In fact, many of the therapeutic activities play out more like games than work, so kids typically buy in easily and learn to push themselves to excel. Finally, the principles involved in eLVT are simple to learn and simple to teach. It is perfectly feasible to incorporate these principles into the elementary curriculum and this would almost certainly dramatically reduce the demand for individualized programming in the schools, not to mention keep many kids from becoming 'reading impaired'. Perhaps one day this will be considered an important investment of time and resources, right along with math and Smart Boards.

Trouble reading and learning is not a death sentence and is almost never the result of psychiatric disorders like autism, dyslexia, etc. By eliminating the fear of reading and strengthening skills competence and selfconfidence, children and parents alike find that the monster under the bed is not much more than a little lint and some tricks of the light. To learn more about learning, vision, and eLVT, call us or visit: www.LearningManageme nt.ca. 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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The Life of An Art Teacher Good day lovely readers. I trust you're enjoying the summer-like weather we've been having? Excellent. Soak in those rays of happiness and warmth. Studies show people who spend more time out in the sun, are more cheerful and they sleep deeper. I get myself and Daisy out for a walk as much as I can. However, most of my time for the past four months, have been spent indoors inside my basement studio… madly working on my Fine Art Day Camp plans and projects. This years' Fine Art Day Camps are going to be superiorly awesome! I've got great local artists and volunteers to be either my assistants or my Guest Artists of the Day. Each week entertains a different age group, and they're filling up fast! In fact, by mid April, my 8-10 age group week was full! For those of you with children inter-

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Nimby Store closed in September and was gone by October 1st. If there was something in the store that you said, “Gee I should have bought that”, now is your chance! Collectibles, antiques, dishes, collector plates, old tools, 78 records, tables, chairs, clocks, china…..20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s stuff!!! It’s all got to go, and at auction prices. Call Couey Auction - 403-395-2271 or Cheryle Dobbyn re: details - 403933-5186 or Check Kijiji

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

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Career Opportunity

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Consider a career with Welcome Wagon in Okotoks. Applicants must be organized, motivated and interested in 'party-planning'. Candidate must be approachable, dependable, sales experience an asset, however training is available and on-going. Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team atmosphere. The position offers flexibility and works well with family responsibilities and other parktime work requirements. Please s u b m i t r e s u m e t o cwickenheiser@welcomewagon.ca .

VIRUS REMOVAL 403-601-6281; web design networking; sales & service; "Computers-highriver" 509 Centre St. High River across from Parts-R-Us.

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.

Having the right attitude and personality for selling advertising to businesses. This will include newspaper advertising, online advertising/marketing services and marketing materials. Experience is a definite asset, but attitude and personality will take priority.

Call 403-933-4283 or 403-938-2469 for details.

WHY HAVE A HOME INSPECTION? Buying a home may be the greatest single investment you will ever make. But is it a good investment?

Free box full of Aquarium Accessories, CB Radio, Sunbeam outdoor BBQ on wheels. 403-933-2754 ask for Don.

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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Horse Boarding between Okotoks & Black Diamond. Pasture $175/mth; Paddock $275/mth. Indoor arena. Resident manager on-site 24hrs. Call 403-938-2469.

Lost and Found Found at Oilfields Food Bank, Lewis Memorial Church, Ladies Gold Wedding Band. Phone Sharon at 403938-7719. ************************ 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.

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Current lease expires August 2013

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403-899-2731

C. Ian McLaren School Thanks the Community for all of the Support with Stage One of our Playground Redevelopment!!!

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Spring Cleaning YARDWORK/SPRING CLEANUP! FENCE REPAIRS/PAINTING EAVESTROUGHS EXTERIOR WINDOWS JUNK REMOVAL ALMOST ANYTHING!! Book Now For Busy Season!

We have completed three pieces of equipment and our benches. We will be adding the Gazebo, Trees and Grass.

Hulbert Rock Products

Oilfield's Teacher -David Connell

Rollie Magee

Foothills Composite Teacher – Virgil Green

Little Chinook

Betty Hamilton – great grandmother to McLaren students

Friends and Family of C. Ian McLaren Students

Foothills School Division Staff Foothills Lions Club RCMP Golf Tournament Town of Black Diamond Grillo's JKR

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BDI Play Designs Mighty-Mini Bobcat Inc. Shop students at Oilfields' High School Welding Students from Foothills Composite

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Call 403-933-GATE (4283) Today! Lost and Found 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.

Pets FREE Kittens. Two litters, first group ready to go beginning of August, second group ready to go end of August. Call Tanya at 403-8623394 for more information.

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. 403803-5522.

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 403-931-3500. ************************

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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 403-601-3521.

Vehicle Accessories WARN WINCHES. Ready to GO OFF ROAD! New M-12,000lb $1779. M8,000LB $799. All new with warranty. Koop’s Auto Service for all your Off-Road Needs! 403-9337242.

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

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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 Vo l u n t e e r s w h o w o u l d b e 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 Carol, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator at 403.933.4028 or email recreation.hcl@foothills fdtn.org. ************************ Volunteers needed for the 15th Annual Millarville Rodeo August 5th, 6th & 7th, 2011. 18 and over have the option of completing ProServe at no cost. Flexible shifts and camping available. Email: Volunteer4MillarvilleRodeo@hotm ail.ca. ************************ Looking

To Place Your Classified Ad! for something to do on Canada Day? Well look no further, the Turner Valley Triathlon Committee is in need of volunteers to help out in all areas: run course, bike course, pool side, food, Kids of Steel and registration. To find out more information about the many volunteer opportunities please register online: www.turnervalleytriathlon.ca.

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. Standard Classified starts at $5 per edition. Feature Classified starts at $15 per edition. CALL US TODAY! 403-933-4283

SENIORS SUPPORTIVE LIVING & SOCIAL HOUSING It is with regret, Foothills Foundation announces the retirement of Doug McLeod, Chief Administrative Officer. In his role as CAO, Doug has been a valued and integral part of the Foundation's growth and success over the past 21 years. The Board of Directors wishes to thank Doug for his commitment and dedication to the Foundation as a whole and the communities we serve. We wish him all the best in his retirement.

403-835-9440 or Fax: 403-289-1189 Attention: JOHN WILSON

The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Lauren Ingalls, to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. With her wealth of previous experience, we know she will continue providing the leadership and direction necessary to carry the Foundation forward into the future.

TURNER VALLEY SCHOOL NEWS A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Believe it or not, the end of another school year is clearly on the horizon. A glance at the school calendar will confirm, June is easily among the busiest months of any school's year. In the space of the next 4 weeks courses wrap up, year-end exams are completed & marked, awards celebrated, field trips enjoyed/survived and final reports written. Somewhere in the midst of all this, planning for the 2011-12 school year must also take place. This year has been another tremendous year for Turner Valley School. We continue to make impressive gains in reading competence through our Tigers Reading Improvement Program (TRIP). This year we have been able to showcase our project at a provincial conference as well as by having representatives from a number of schools come to visit. Our staff is very proud of the effort that students have made in this area. Our academic results remain very high. This is a testament to our amazingly talented staff as well as students who are very engaged in their learning. This school year we were able to continue to engage our school community in our vision that reflects our mandate and focuses on elementary education in the 21st century. We set three major improvement goals and have successfully addressed them all. From my view we accomplished a great deal. It was our intention to sustain and enhance the high quality learning opportunities and important traditions that give our community its identity. I feel we have done that very well indeed. Our work continues …… Staffing has yet to be finalized but I trust that we will have a great staff

in place before the school year ends. Our commitment to school excellence in all of its variations remains our priority and we look forward to working closely with parents to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all. As ever, please give us a call if you have any questions, suggestions or wish to discuss anything about our school. And if we don't see you before the end of the year, many thanks for your solid support and have a great summer. Yours in education, Rob Bennington, Deb Bearance Ask The Principal: How do I help my child maintain their skills over the summer break so they are ready for the beginning of the next school year? Most students look forward to summer holidays because it is a time for rest, relaxation and recreation with family and friends. It is true that many students' academic skills will “backslide” somewhat over the break but that does not necessarily have to happen. The secret to success is having students use the skills they have learned at school in real life situations. Here are a few tips: !Reading for Joy – encourage your child to read for fun and enjoyment and provide them with time and structure to do this. Reading is the key that unlocks learning in all areas. !Math for Fun – there are many simple math activities that parents can do with their child. Playing games, cooking with recipes, Mathletics activities to name just a few. !Check out local public library programs. !Have students work on an educational website for at least part of their allowed time online. The key is to make it fun rather than punitive. Students will return to formal structured learning soon enough.

From My Bookshelf....

Left Neglected - Lisa Genova This author has another winner! Writing a novel about several very complex medical conditions and somehow making it reader friendly with a great story line is a master achievement. Sarah and Bob are two up and coming yuppies, living in Wilmont near Boston and raising their young family with help from a great nanny. Life is hectic, but they both love their 80 hour a week jobs and somehow manage the

rest of their lives, until one tragic day. Sarah is racing to work and trying to place a cell phone call. She looks away from the road for one second too long, rolls her car and ends up with a brain injury which completely erases the left side of her world. During her hospitalization and rehabilitation, her estranged mother steps in to help with the children, to help Sarah dress, do her exercises and dispense motherly wisdom. Instead of struggling to read the New York

Times as in the past, Mother suggests Sarah read People Magazine. Instead of boring exercises reminding Sarah to look left, Mother gives her word search puzzles. But like all mother-daughter relationships, it is not always smooth sailing. When Mother is freaking out, Sarah tells her to stand by the window - which is to Sarah's left and therefore gone from her conscious brain! The subject matter is serious, but the author handles it with candor and humour. After drinking a glass of wine Sarah says she is "...not completely throwing caution out with the dishwater, or whatever the saying is." When applying makeup (to only the right side of her face) she can't understand why her mother and husband are in hysterics. Sarah and her son Charlie are doing their homework. Sarah is trying to move balls with her left hand. Charlie (who has

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By Lynn Willoughby

ADHD) is struggling with math. Charlie says he's just stupid; Sarah asks if she too is stupid. Sarah is able to explain how their brains are just wired differently and uses some of her left neglect techniques to help Charlie focus and improve his math. Genova has a degree in Biopsychology and a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard - her descriptions of a patient coping with a brain injury are both accurate and informative. This is a great read!

Still Alice

The Camino Letters Julie Kirkpatrick I heard this author interviewed and was intrigued by her honesty. As a busy wife, mother and lawyer, she decided on the spur of the moment to walk the ancient pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. It was to be a holiday and a chance to catch up with her sixteen year old daughter. It

became a "…journey into the labyrinth of her life." Kirkpatrick says she had done no research on the pilgrimage, no physical training, no preparation at all on what she needed to carry in her backpack. She was in for surprises and life-altering experiences on every one of the twenty six days of the trek. What she did do in preparation, was ask twenty six friends or family members to set tasks for her one for each day. At the end of each day she writes a letter to the day's taskmaster and these emails and letters comprise the book. The tasks are so varied Day 12 "List five things you are most grateful for. eg. shoes, Spain, ice cream, kleenex, God or whatever." Day 14 "What are my forty year old fears? If I did not hold these fears, what would I be doing?" Day 25 "Give something away." I was fascinated by her journey - her aloneness

while hiking with a group of people, her honesty regarding the motherdaughter relationship, the complaints about physical pain, the chance to relax her shoulders and breath without the endless "to do" list running through her brain. I found some of her writing whiney and her insights and tears tedious at times. However, it was her journey and her letters. Overall, very readable and insightful, filled with love, sorrow, dancing and music. "The perfect book club book."

Who Knew? The Camino may have originated as a preChristian Celtic death journey towards the setting sun, termination at the "End of the World" (Finisterra), on the "Coast of Death" and the "Sea of Darkness" - the Atlantic Ocean, itself named after the dying civilization of Atlantis.

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Real Estate Round Up Ridgestone Lodge Grand Opening

Colin Rollo • 403-815-0922 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!!

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Mature Well Established Area $309,900

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The Elders Development Corporation is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Ridgestone Lodge on Saturday, June 25th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 12:00 noon with the Honourable Ted Morton representing the Alberta Government and Ralph Hubele representing Alberta Seniors and Community Support Services. Ridgestone Lodge has created a “Home” like atmosphere as compared to the many Institutional options currently available to our elders. The Lodge will be operated by “Your Home Lodges Inc.” and managed by onsite, friendly and caring, resident staff. Our residents will be provided with their own spacious and private suites with weekly housekeeping, three full meals a day plus all snacks and beverages. The Lodge will provide a safe and monitored environment twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. The Elders Development Corporation has taken into consideration the physical needs and requirements of seniors in the Lodge’s design and development. Words alone cannot do justice to this new and exciting facility. Come to the Grand Opening at 115 Ridgestone Lane in Black Diamond and experience in person the pleasant surroundings, the comfort of the Lodge and the friendly atmosphere enjoyed by the staff and residents alike.

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Sunday, June 25th

Ridgestone Lodge

115 Ridgestone Lane, Black Diamond 11:00am to 4:00pm

Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting ~ 12:00pm with Black Diamond Mayor Sharlene Brown, the Honourable Ted Morton representing the Alberta Government and Ralph Hubele representing Alberta Seniors and Community Support Services

Tours and Refreshments