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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.
----------------------------------------------July 25th, Seniors’ Dinner at the Legion Turner Valley. Book ahead please. 403-933-4564. ----------------------------------------------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. --------------------------------------------------------
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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.
Arts Council 403-938-2032.
CreekArts Council 403-938-2032.
----------------------------------------------July 20th - 10:00 to 12:30pm Teddy Bear Picnic for children 2 to 10yrs - Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre 403-995-2626 or www.ohfrc.org. ----------------------------------------------THURSDAY
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9:00 ~ 10:00am - Red Deer Lake Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: ----------------------------------------------- 403-931-2373. ------------------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 9:30 ~ 11am - Yoga in Longview. Kendra 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 403-558-3696. – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black -------------------------------------------------------Diamond. 403-933-4036. 10:00 ~ 10:30am Around the World with ------------------------------------------------------Dance & Play class for Moms & Tots. Sheep 8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and all CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. levels, Millarville Community Hall, drop in -------------------------------------------------------welcome. Margit 403 931 3649. 1:00pm 1st/every month General Meeting -------------------------------------------------------- Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. 9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths -------------------------------------------------------Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933- 1:00 ~ 3:00pm Open Painting Sheep Creek 4036. Arts Council 403-933-3947. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10:30am ~ 3:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Memorial Diamond Valley Quilt Club Sheep Creek Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. Arts Council 403-931-3989. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5:00 ~ 7:30pm Fish & Chip Night / Crib at 1:00pm Book Buddies Sheep River Library. 7:30pm Legion Turner Valley 403-933403-933-3278. 4564. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours 6:00 ~ 7:00pm World Diva Workout Sheep Club. 403-933-4289. CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volun- 6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Senteer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Lit sibly) Valley Neighbours Club. for Life Prgm 403-995-2660. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. Youth Auxiliary 5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone wel- Legion Turner Valley 403-933-3739. come. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30 ~ 9:30pm Decorative Painting Sheep 6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek
Fundraiser for the High Country SPCA. Bring your dog! 403-9335186. 1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym ---------------------------------------------Night Longview School - George 403-808SUNDAY 9948. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Nickel Bingo Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. ------------------------------------------------------6:30pm every/other. Bingo at the Valley Neighbours Club, Lions Club 403-9333232. -------------------------------------------------------5:00 ~ 6:00pm Meat Draw & Buffet - Wear Red - Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.
----------------------------------------------SATURDAY 9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------4:30pm Meat Draw, 50/50 & Free Pool Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------Jam with Eva & Company at Cougars Turner Valley 403-933-4412.
---------------------------------------------July 9th - 9:00am - Stampede Breakfast - Turner Valley Legion 933-4600 or 933-4564. ---------------------------------------------July 23rd - Christ Church Millarville Flower Festival - Tea on Saturday only, 11:00am to 3:00pm. Cost, $5.00. Donations of flowers appreciated. Information: 403-995-2340. ---------------------------------------------July 30th - 10:00am start - 2nd Annual Dog Days in Royalite Millennium Park, Turner Valley.
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--------------------------------------------July 24th - 11:00am - Marv's Classic Rock n' Roll Car Show and Shine. Downtown Black Diamond. 403-933-7001. ---------------------------------------------July 24th - Christ Church Millarville Flower Festival (donations of flowers appreciated) - all welcome to our church service at 11:30am. 403-995-2340. ---------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS Saturdays, June 11th to October 8th - 9am to 2pm. Millarville Farmers Market. Millarville Racetrack. 403-931-2404. www.millarvilleracetrack.com ----------------------------------------------
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Golfers Give Generously Lots of fun and laughter followed by an excellent meal at the Turner Valley Golf Club and of course some good golfing. Amazing how we can make one really good shot in the hail and run for cover only to relax and bask in the sun and slice it out of bounds. Or at last I can! Tanya and I enjoyed raising funds as the Mid Iron Marions and we would like to thank the good sports that we out drove (oh sorry….. that out drove us).
Jim Berry and his team, Trevor Hickman, Allen Bekolay and Joel Turcotte took the major prize of the tournament but lots of golfers went home with awesome prizes. The silent auction was also a success and the contributing businesses should be proud of their assistance. Many thanks also go to the organizers, Sgt Jim Ross, Cst Tom Christie, who was a great MC, Lynn Williams and Chairperson, Tyler Bray. See y'all next year!
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By Pam Jones Only in Alberta! Hot and sunny to hail and rain followed by 90 mph winds. Sound familiar? Of course it does, but again, only in Alberta will you find a hundred people spending four hours enjoying it. On June 24th, the RCMP Charity Golf Classic raised funds for Youth at Risk Programs and it was once again a huge success.
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on Thursdays to Mondays. Non-member businesses are welcome to place promotional materials in the centre and drum up some tourist dollars for a $20 annual fee. Meetings are over for the summer but will resume
Wednesday, September 14th at noon, with a presentation by ATB Financial Senior Economist Todd Hirsch. If you are interested in profiling your business by offering a door prize or have an announcement
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Stampede Breakfast Saturday July 9th, 2011 9am to High Noon $5 per person
Entertainment by Charlie D Games and Bake Sale by Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion 121 Sunset Blvd. East, Turner Valley Office 403-933-4600 ~ Canteen 403-933-4564 Email: - www.rcl78.com
Mac Goes to Ed Plus
'Education Plus' in Black Diamond is the recipient of a new Macintosh computer courtesy of Dr. Charles Boulet and Diamond Valley Vision Care. The computer will be used by students of Education Plus as a workstation to assist with homework and research. Education Plus serves a unique population with innovative and flexible schooling options designed to meet the needs of students who choose not to attend a conventional high school for a variety of reasons. The staff at Education Plus provide an informal school setting with a supportive teacher-learner relationship that focuses on students being responsible for their own education. Programming is personalized using modules, oneto-one tutorials, and independent learning projects on a flexible attendance basis. Dr. Boulet himself is a former teacher and is an ardent supporter of preventive care for schoolaged children. He remains
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Stampede Caravan
Enthusiastic and dedicated Stampede Caravan volunteers have been providing FREE breakfasts and western hospitality since 1976, and they're bringing breakfast to your area soon! During Stampede week, the Caravan Committee will serve 80,000 FREE breakfasts at Calgary shopping malls from 9:00 to
Seniors Luncheon a Sunny Success A heartfelt thank you to all who participated and helped to make the Seniors Appreciation Luncheon at the Griffith Center such a wonderful success. With entertainment provided by Eva Levesque and her Wednesday night social club pals Ann and Phil Cadrin, the music was uplifting and heart-warming. After a delightful lunch of sandwiches, fresh fruit and vegetables followed by tea, coffee and dessert, Eva had the seniors laughing at jokes and singing along to favourite old songs. Fresh lilacs on every table filled the air with the cheery scent of spring and the weather even cooperated by providing us with sunshine and warmth. Special thanks to Linda Nelson for her reliable help with the organization and advertising of the event, along with the booking of the entertainment, and to Andy Melnyk for his help with timely set-up and clean-up. Special thanks also to Elinor Melnyk for joining Linda with the food set-up and to Jim Nelson for photography and help in the kitchen. We hope the seniors enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did and thank you all for coming out to share the afternoon with us.
very interested in assisting students' u n i q u e needs to help them succeed in academics, in particular those who are having difficulty in Dr. Charles Boulet, second from right, t h e t r a d i- owner of Diamond Valley Vision Care with staff and students of tional classEducation Plus, Black Diamond r o o m s e tt i n g . is”, said Dr. Boulet who “Teaching is not easy and offers services and prodit's especially difficult to ucts for correction of reach children who have vision in addition to prodifficult or unique circum- grams to assist children stances to contend with. I with reading and learning admire the work they do difficulties. over at Education Plus This donation is the secand so it's easy to help out ond of its kind in recent in this small way.” weeks. Country Food Mart Diamond Valley Vision recently contributed to litCare in Black Diamond eracy in the local commuwill continue to support nities by sponsoring famEducation Plus with an ily library memberships open-door policy for the for local E.C.S. children students there. “If they from C. Ian McLaren and need something, we will Turner Valley Elementary find a way to ensure they Schools. get it - money should not We congratulate these be an obstacle in such a local businesses for their wealthy Province, but still ongoing support of our for many people it often schools and parents.
11:00am. The meal also includes FREE entertainment by a live western band, visiting marching bands, traditional Native dancers, Stampede Royalty, petting zoo, pony rides, games and air brush tattoos for the kids and much more! Hosting the Family Day Breakfast in front of the Stampede Grandstand on Sunday, July 10th, the gang will also be at West
Market Square on July 9th, Douglas Square on July 12th, Southcentre Mall on July 13th, Southland Leisure Centre on July 14th, Britannia Shopping Plaza on July 15th and Deer Valley Shopping Centre on July 16th. And this is just the south end of Calgary! For a complete schedule and list of locations visit www.calgarystampede.co m/caravan.
Submitted by Lion Lona Lineham We have actually had a few days in a row of sunshine - do you think our summer has arrived? The "Turner Valley Triathlon" took place on July 1st. The Lions had members who volunteered for this event. The Foothills Lions also donated $1000.00 to help with the purchase of food for the
From The Lions Den
volunteers and athletes. The "High Country Coalition" inspire healthy and active lifestyles by promoting and supporting wellness through community partnerships, initiations and education. The Foothills Lions funded this organization with $500. The Foothills Lions are very proud to announce the induction of two new members to our club -Barry Hopkins and Don
Thomson. Welcome guys!!! Four Lion members received awards at our year-end Bar-B-Q at Lion Don Wards place last week. Lion Bob Griffin and Lion Lona Lineham received the "Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship Award" and Lion Anne Granberg and Lion James Lee received "The Melvin Jones Award". Congratulation Lions, they were well deserved.
Grassroots ~ July 5th - July 18th, 2011 The Foothills Lions Club gave the Slave Lake Lions Club $2000.00 to help the people of Slave Lake after their disastrous fire. This will be the last article for the "Lions Den" until after our first meeting in September. I hope you all have a wonderful summer. The Foothills Lions Club
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By Hunter Egeland On Friday, June 17th, the Millarville Stockland 4-H Beef Club ended a great year with their Awards Banquet at the Millarville Race Track Hall. We started our night with a delicious roast beef dinner prepared by all the parents and members. Thanks to Cargill for supplying the excellent Alberta Beef! We started the awards presentations right after dinner. Thank you to all our tro-
phy sponsors. We also had a silent auction running throughout the night. Some of the awards that were given out, that we didn't know the recipients until that night, were: Junior Record Book Hunter Egeland (that's me), Intermediate Record Book - Shaelynn Brogden, Senior Record Book - Ben Arkes. Our big "surprise" awards were at the end of the night. These were the Best Effort award that
went to Connor Brogden, the Sportsmanship Award given to Carlie Meyer, the J. Barraclough Efficiency Award to Ben Arkes and finally the Best Buddy Award won by Carlie Meyer. Congratulations to all the members for doing such a great job. A special appreciation plaque was given to the Arkes family for all their hard work and time they put towards our club this year. That ends another very
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successful year for our club. All the steers have been sold and the heifers (including my Gillian) are out to pasture. Thanks to our leaders, parents and families for making it such a great year. See you in October for our reorganizational meeting. If you want information over the summer about joining our fun club, please call Susan Jeffery at 403-9313132 or e-mail: swatkins@platinum.ca
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you eat good stuff you will get stronger. I have grown. My hair has gotten longer. My drawing has changed. My colouring is different because at the beginning of school I kind of scribbled and now I am getting better at colouring. I have learned to print my name not backwards. I changed from five to six. I am bigger. I do better colouring. I am doing new things, like new centres, new reading. I have been growing, writing, reading, hopping. I have grown, gained weight, I use my imagination a lot. reading. I am bigger, I am stronger. My pictures have changed, I don't We hope everyone has a safe and do scribbling on them anymore. I happy summer and we are looking learned to write really good. forward to Grade 1 too! I got taller and I got stronger. If
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Councillor's Corner: by Councillor Jim Deacon I hope we have turned the corner on the rainy season and summer has finally arrived! With summer this year we go right into construction season! The Public Works Department has been busy repairing sidewalks and there are some more major projects coming up. Alberta Transportation is scheduled to re-surface Government Road and Centre Avenue in Black Diamond. In conjunction with this, crews will be replacing sewer lines in some areas. The Town will be installing a new sewer line from Government Road along 2nd Ave. South to 1st Street SE. The line will then run North on 1st Street SE, under Centre Avenue and connect to the Westend Sewage Commission lines. We realize this paving and sewer line work will create some disruption of traffic in town, but every effort will be made to ensure the impact on residents and businesses is minimal. We ask for your patience during the construction and to please exercise caution when driving near the work zones. Remember that the kids will be out of school and will need to be reminded to be very careful to avoid the construction sites as well. The Town of Black Diamond hopes residents have a great summer and with the cooperation of the weather, the disruption during construction will be short-lived and not impact your daily routines!
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July 6th COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 pm* Council Chambers * Please note – this Council meeting will begin at 7:00! ** Please watch the Town Office signs for notification of any Special Meetings through July and August. 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.
NOTICE OF SEALED BID PUBLIC AUCTION THE TOWN OF BLACK DIAMOND – PUBLIC WORKS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BY TENDER (1) 2001 Chevrolet ½ Ton Sierra Vin # 1GTEC14V41E138332 (1) 2002 Ford Crown VictoriaVin # 2FAFP71W32X117177 (1) Jenny Steamer Model # 760 - 0 - OMP Serial # 760-10813 (1) Fire Pump Model # 391GF – E 28c15 Serial # 10551 L-17-HC c/w 391 EHD (Natural gas ) Ford Engine Hours 176.1 (1) Antique Wheeled Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Ser. # 866597 SEALED BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PIECES OF SURPLUS PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 29th 2011 AT 2:00 P.M. SEALED BIDS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL OR IN PERSON AT THE TOWN HALL, 301 CENTRE AVENUE W., BLACK DIAMOND, AB., ATTENTION: ANDY PFEIFER BOX 10, BLACK DIAMOND, AB. T0L 0H0 ENVELOPE TO BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH “2011 SURPLUS EQUIPMENT” TO VIEW THE LISTED EQUIPMENT CALL TOM DOUGALL AT THE PUBLIC WORKS YARD (403) 369-0337 THE ABOVE EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD “ AS IS, WHERE IS ”.
NOTICE OF MAILING - 2011 TAX NOTICES The 2011 Tax Notices for the Town of Black Diamond were mailed during the week of May 31st, 2011 to all assessed property owners, and are due on July 8th, 2011. If you are on the Town's TIPP program, your payment changes will have gone through with the July 3rd withdrawal. In order to equalize your monthly payments, there will possibly be another change which will start in the New Year (January, 2012). Watch for further details in December. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 403-933-4348.
PARKS & REC DEPARTMENT * The arena is into summer operations, and there is pad time available for inline hockey, floor hockey, lacrosse, roller skating (birthday parties or get-togethers) and tennis court rentals. * Do you want more people to know about your business? Advertising space rental is available in the Arena. If you are looking for available pad rental times, room for a meeting or advertising space information contact Les at 403-933-5272
“Watch for CIRCUS GATTI at the Oilfields Regional Arena” Saturday, July 23rd
Household Hints By Rosemary
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I love to do mish mash hints that have been collected over a couple of months from family and friends. Everyone seems to have their pet shortcut or handy trick to make life and work easier and more interesting. Here are my favourite picks and I hope you'll like them. Moving? July first was once “the” day to move. Instead of getting boxes from the grocery store, ask your local furniture store to save you some of theirs. They often already have Styrofoam™ inserts for protection, as well as large bubble wrap and/or foam wrap; you can ask them to leave this in for you. Really a good idea, a money saving tip and great recycle use. On the same note, ask your local liquor store to save you some wine boxes; they are already divided with cardboard inserts that make packing glasses and cups a breeze. Short of space in a closet for shoe storage? Half of an
old ladder cleaned and painted can be anchored to the inside wall or door of a closet for shoes, ties, belts and other accessories. Use a shower hook to hang purses. To keep mosquitoes from breeding in your bird baths put a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil in the water; it will float on top and smother the eggs and it won't hurt the birds. Make sure to change the water once a week. Stocking up on meat for summer barbecues? Before freezing, wash the chops or steaks in cold water to remove any butcher dross, pat dry and rub on olive oil and spices to prevent the meat from drying out; this also marinates for a more intense flavour. Stubborn weeds that grow through walkways and driveways can be controlled by waiting for a dry spell, then pouring a mixture of boiling water and vinegar, about half and half, on the weeds. It may take two or three applica-
tions, but it's sure and safe. Going boating on a lake or river? Put your digital camera, cell phone, car keys and other water sensitive items in a sealable plastic baggie. It will keep the moisture from seeping in and a blessing if the boat should tip. Make sure everyone is wearing a life jacket regardless of how good a swimmer. Schools out and the children will be coming home with their special artwork. Roll it up and put it in a paper towel roll for storage; you can write the year, school and theme on the outside to easily identify it. Larger items can be stored in a wrapping paper roll cut to size. Finally, from a female friend who hates gassing up her car: keep a pair of latex gloves in the car to prevent having the odor of gasoline on your hands. Well, there we are for now. I'm collecting the next batch, so if you have any to contribute let me know.
C. Ian McLaren News
Students from C. Ian McLaren celebrated the end of another school year with a fun-filled day of outdoor activities at Sandy McNabb. These kindergarten students enjoyed beading friendship bracelets. Other events included a nature hike, painting, tag games, a sing-a-long as well as a hot dog lunch. A big thank you to ATB for donating the hot dogs for lunch!
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Longview Library Literally Speaking The Marigold Library System is introducing an automated telephone message service whereby you will be notified when your book has arrived or if your book is overdue. Your call display will show 780-628-7464 and if you are not at home, a message will be left on your answering machine. Should you prefer to receive this information by text or e-mail please contact Joan, our librarian. Beginning Thursday July 7th, a program called Moms, Babies and Tots Summer Fun will be held at the library. It will have number and letter themed stories, games, songs and creativity. This program will run until August 18th and will be from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Please sign up with Joan as
space is limited. A good summer read is Bride of New France by Suzanne Desrochers. It is a beautiful historical novel about the filles du roi, young girls sent by the King of France in the 1600's to populate the new world. It describes the horrific ocean crossing and the brutal and cold living conditions of rural Quebec. The heroine, Laure, triumphs over these difficulties, winning our love, respect and admiration. Another is The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar, an Indian novelist and journalist. It is a story about a wealthy woman and her downtrodden servant in India. The novel offers a revealing look at class and gender in the complicated life of India.
Pictured above are the members of the Longview Library Board preparing breakfast for the racers of the K-100, an annual event that raises money for Hostels International. The ladies were on deck at 4:30am at the starting line.
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TURNER VALLEY COUNCIL MEETINGS Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the first Monday of every month Regular Council meetings are held the third Monday of every month No regular Council meetings will be held in July. Meeting agendas and adopted Council minutes are posted on at www.turnervalley.ca
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – AUGUST 13 Mark your calendars to enjoy a day in the park and an outdoor fair exhibiting local art and music. Royalite Millennium Park, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Artisans and crafters interested in participating in the Festival of the Arts are invited to contact Hazel, hazelm@turnervalley.ca or 403.933.4944 for more information. The event is scheduled to take place on August 13.
CANADA DAY – THANKS, EH! Thanks to everyone who participated and hosted events during the Canada Day celebrations in Turner Valley and Black Diamond. It was a great celebration commemorating our national birthday.
MILLARVILLE FARMERS' MARKET IS NOW OPEN The Market is now open every Saturday morning from June 11th - October 8th, 2011 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE.
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.
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ROBERT LOCHHEAD-WINNER OF THE 2011 Hours of Operations: MINISTER’S SENIORS SERVICE AWARD July and August: Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Area resident and long-serving volunteer Robert September: Saturday to Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Lochhead was recently honoured by Mary Anne Located at Main Street NE, Turner Valley Jablonski, Alberta Minister of Seniors and North of the Sheep River Library Community Supports, for his outstanding community service. Over 60 individuals and organizations were nominated for the award, DR. LANDER MEMORIAL POOL NEWS recognizing Albertans who volunteer their time to Fun in the summer hours of operation: make a difference in the lives of seniors. Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily Mr. Lochhead was presented with a Town of Turner Saturday & Sundays – 12:00 Noon to 9:00 pm daily Valley Certificate of Appreciation by Mayor Kelly Swimming Lessons will start at 9:00 am July 4th to Tuck in recognition of his unselfish and generous contributions. Congratulations to Bob! August 26th. Swimming schedules and information is available online, at the pool or the municipal office.
TURNER VALLEY SALUTES RIDE TO CONQUER CANCER RIDERS On Sunday, June 26, the Turner Valley was a proud host of the 2,280 cyclist as they rode the last 100 kms of a 200 kms journey that began in Calgary the previous day. We applaud their efforts as they raised 8.6 million dollars in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Thank you all for participating and supporting this event.
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No question - given the choice, a Business or First Class seat trumps an Economy Class seat every time. The ability to get in and out of the thing without the use of coconut oil and a shoe horn speaks volumes as to the benefits. And when the gods of reward points smile upon me with an upgrade opportunity, it's a happy day. Let me digress for a minute with a bit of background information. My brother Mike is one of those semi gifted people when it comes to technological gadgets. In the early 90's he developed a search engine for mere mortals looking for jokes and related gags. Unfortunately, he called it Giggle, and as the name wasn't taken seriously, it went nowhere. I on the other hand am considered a tad challenged when it comes to tech gizmos. The only reason I upgraded from VCR to DVD was due to not being able to stop the damn thing blinking 12:00 after 6 years. I now have 4 remotes and still wind up getting out of the chair to hit the button on the big screen, and only manage to switch away from the Discovery Channel when my wife enters the room and I suggest she switch to something she wants to see. We recently had the opportunity to upgrade to the "lie flat" comfort of Business Class on a 9 hour overnight flight. Having tolerated more than my fair share of overnight flights where the fully reclined economy seat immediately in front of me served as a personal chin rest for 8 of those hours because mine wouldn't recline, I graciously accepted. Entering the coveted cabin and settling into 3A, I have to say I was overwhelmed by the amount of legroom. About 80 inches, which if boredom were to set in would easily allow me to play tennis against the seat ahead. Looking around at the various amenities I spot what looks suspiciously like a remote control. Actually, it's a multi task type instrument which in addition to allowing me to order duty free and watch 90 channels of video, enables me seemingly to phone someone else on board the aircraft as long as I have their seat number.
Looking back into steerage, I mentally file away row 62C in case I want to ring him later in the flight and ask how HIS medium rare Chateaubriand was. With dinner service concluded, my charming bride in 3B gets her seat into the lie flat position and within minutes is borderline comatose. Seems like a good idea and I fiddle with what I think should be the seat recline mechanism. Other than my reading light flashing on and off nothing happens. Must be the other button. The light stays off but within seconds a flight attendant is beside me asking if she can be of assistance. I indicate I'm just trying to recline the seat at which point she hands me.......... THE REMOTE. "Everything you need is controlled with this," she tells me and walks away. How complicated can it be? Hitting the 1st down arrow changes the audio from Bach to The Repulsive Warthog Fingers Live in Somalia and as I can't figure out how to get back to Bach, I yank the headphones and stuff them under a blanket. The cabin lights have of course by now been dimmed and at the risk of hitting the call button again, I hold the remote toward the window where the odd strobe flash from the wingtip gives me a sense of how the remote's set up. There's a button with what looks to be a diagram of a seat with a series of up, down, sideways and circular buttons beside it and even I can grasp that this is the one. The instant I pressed down, I just knew I should have read the manual. In a series of slow motion hydraulically activated shifts, 3A starts to transform itself into positions the human body was never designed to accommodate. I couldn't shake the image of Robert Downey Jr. in the film Ironman2 as this contraption began to morph into something other than a seat. As the movement stopped, I found myself in a prone position with my head some 10 inches lower than my feet and about six dollars in loose change from my pocket rolling down the aisle toward econ-
omy class. Oops Maybe a little less action on the up arrow will correct things. The feet lower, the head raises, and as this contraption also incorporates some type of ergonomic lumbar feature, the knees come up and by the time I'm done I resemble an accident victim. I'm not brave enough to awaken my wife although the thought of phoning back to 62C crosses my mind. Back to the gadget. If I equalize the amount of pressure on the up button with that of the down button, I calculate it should go flat. My feet and head are now level with each other unfortunately my midsection is still up where my chest once was. The next maneuver brings both the head and feet up slightly, lowers the groin, and when it stops I look like the letter U. It's time to seek assistance from my lovely bride. Problem is - I can't reach over far enough to tap her on the shoulder. One more button. Feet come way up, head goes way down, and I'm now laying flat albeit at a 150 degree head down incline. I'll live with it. I know that about 40 minutes before landing the cabin crew will come over and request that all seats be returned to the upright position at which point my wife will awaken and prevent her idiot husband from creating any additional havoc. I will however look a little more closely at the seating options on future flights. If it looks like there's 80 inches of legroom, I think I'll use the additional Business Class carry on allowance and bring along my own fold up 72 inch long camp cot. That way I can sit when sitting's called for and when the lights go out, I can stretch out with a good book and leave the damn remote as far away from temptation as possible. 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
Longview Link WOW, what a great weekend in Longview. The K-100 took off on Saturday June 25th. Friday evening a wonderful meal was served by the Longview Firemen at the firehall where many of the runners gathered for the evening. A special thanks to those who did cooking and volunteered their time in one way or another at the hall on Friday night as well as the ladies from the library who where up bright and
early on Saturday doing a small breakfast and coffee in the park for all runners. Haven't heard from any of the runners since they left Longview but the weather cooperated and hopefully all had a wonderful run in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Village remained very busy throughout the weekend with the Ride to Conquer Cancer also going through. There were 2280 riders taking part and $8.6
Faith Forum
Everyone wants to connect with something or someone. Just looking around, it doesn't take long to realize that so much of society is built on connections; especially with all the newer inventions of Facebook, Twitter, Texting and other forms of electronic connecting. From a newborn baby that connects with its mother right after birth, to immediate family connections with parents and siblings, to kids connecting with friends, to dating, perhaps marriage and then starting a family of their own; the human life cycle is all about connecting and relationships. Jesus Christ shows us the way in connecting well – both with the Father and with each other. He knew perfectly how to connect with his friends and his family. The more important connection we can learn from him however, is the one he had with his heavenly Father. He knew how important it was to spend time with him as we read in this piece: “…With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He
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million was raised for the cause. Longview school yard provided a pit stop for all the riders over the course of the weekend while friends and family members lined the streets encouraging the riders along the way. 200 kilometers later the riders arrived back at their destination and hopefully enjoyed their weekend in the foothills. We are looking for Volunteers for decorating the
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doing; we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit. Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. God's gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives. And there's more life to come—an eternity of life! You can count on this.” (Titus 3:3 The Message) Being “new people,” as this version of God's Word puts it, is the greatest thing. We now know why we are here, why we need God and we now have purpose in our lives. In our next article, we'll explore that new connection with God and how to make it closer and more intimate with Him.
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ing faith in him when I do that, it is that faith that gives me that direct connection or relationship with God. This is what is known as becoming a 'child of God' as he is now our heavenly Father. He cannot be our heavenly Father, however, unless we exercise this act of faith and ask him this. “…By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God…” (Galatians 3:25a The Message) This part from God's Word below shows the difference before that act of faith and after if it is carried through. “It wasn't so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our glands, going around with a chip on our shoulder, hated and hating back. But when God, our kind and loving Savior God, stepped in, he saved us from all that. It was all his
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stayed there alone, late into the night. He stayed there alone, late into the night.” (Matthew 14:22b The Message) He connected with his Father through prayer – a way of communicating that Jesus himself showed us how to do. Simply put, prayer is talking directly to God. We don't have to do it through anyone else, we can talk to him ourselves, the same as if I am talking to someone on the phone, or face to face with a friend for that matter. Jesus modeled it throughout his time here on earth, as seen above and in other places in his Word. It is through prayer that we connect with God and have a relationship with him. When I pray to God, I connect with the most important living being in the universe. That is possible because of what Jesus did – dying on a cruel cross and then rising again from the dead to free us from all the wrongdoings I or we have ever done, or will do. I can talk or pray to God, telling him I want to be free and forgiven of all my wrong doings (called 'sin' in his Word) and thanking him for doing that for me. I am show-
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FCHS AHSFA Actemichuk, Brett William Altman, Rachel MacKenzie Anderson, Erik Christopher Lee *Anderson, Taylor Emily Angus, Warren Jake Ardiel, Taylor Wayne Armstrong, Tiegan Nichole Arnold, Cameron Clayton-Samuel Arnold, Nicole Alexandria Bachman, Taylor Dayne Badun, Sean Michael Bagley, Thomas Michael James Barrett, William Bartlett, Calisha Michelle *Baxter, Rachel Lee Benham, Lisa Rae Bennett, Logan Campbell Bennett, Sierra Patricia Bergeron, Danielle Elizabeth Bernard, Brett Timothy George Berns, Danielle Ashley Besselink, Cody Karl Birks, Elliot Lesley Bishop, Tannor Daye Boardman, Jack Peter Bodkin, Chelsey J Boone, Jordan May Borson, Curtis Michael Bose, Alexander William Bourassa, Danika Roseanne Edna Bouvier, Brittany Lynn Boyal, Priya *Boyd, Natasha Elizabeth *Bradley, Madison Meta Brandford, Shealeigh Skye Brown, Toby George Swindells Bruce, Stephanie Patricia Buchholz, Brent Allen Buckland, Parker Winston Bulmer, Nicholas Burke, Christopher Glenn Burns, Richard Adam Burt, Emily Sarah *Canavan, Thomas Gordon Caron, Blake William Carruthers, Adam James Chan, Jonathan Peter Clark, Riley Victor Clay, Alice Mary Clay, Emily Rose Clemence, Caelan Daniel Coish, Mark Wesley Collins, Heaven Leigh Collins, Thomas Cook, Brandon Tyler Sean Cooling, Hillary May Cooper, Kaylee Lauren *Corrigan, Alandra Ryan Cortvriendt, Taylor Yvonne Cowper-Smith, Shane Michael Crooks, Mitchell Andrew Curran, Tyler Michael Curran, Tyson Lawrence Dahl, Erik Jonathon Dargie, Keegan James Davis, Beren Carlton *Davis, Kiersten Kayla Dawson, Elana de Waal, Brooke Gabrielle *Dempsey, Cole Drummond Derochie, Ryan Joseph Devine, Thalia Deyholos, Emily Dick, Victoria Makala Dodds, Riley Kenneth Dolan, Ryan James Draycott, Hayden Michael Drewniak, Bryson James Durand, Michelle Nicole Erickson, Jesse Cole Evans, Dylan Robert Evans, Kyle Fehr, Brayden John Feist, Dallas Donald *Fermor, Angela Elizabeth Fidelak, David MacKenzie
Fish, Tyson Jacob Flemming-Jensen, Mackenzie Karen Foord, Krystal Marina Ford, Brittany Leanne Rose *Fowler, Brooklyn Rose Friesen, Derek Wade Fullmer, Curtis Garner, Dane Tylen Gautreau, Bradley John Gavelin, Todd Christopher Gayman, Lindsey Irene Gibson, Dylan Eric Gillespie, Trevor William Gonzalez, Yeison David *Goodman, John Hugh Goosen, Charne *Gorieu, Erica Dawn *Gorrigan, Kalysta Dawn Patsy Graham, Dayton James *Greff, Spencer Ryley Griffiths, Courtenay Groome, Erik Joseph Guenard, Tyler Kenton Hagel, Todd Allen Haight, Brendon Michael Halvorsen, Tyler Kenneth Hankins, Naomi Harriet Hansen, Alana Lauren Hansen, Jordan Lee Hansen, Shaelynn Meghan Harder, Karlee Nicole Harder, Zachary Cole Hart, Shane Andrew *Helton, Madison McKenzie *Heslip, Kendra Jean Higgins, Darren Richard Hill, Kayla Victoria Hill, Rielly Keegan Hiscott, Ashley Kathleen Marguerite Hittle, Cameron Hoath, Jilleanna Brooke Dayle Hogan, Sophie Carey *Hogge, Colton Mykle Hogge, Morgan Leigh Marie *Howell, Nicole Danielle Hudson, Amanda Frances Hutka, Chloe Christine Irvine, Megan Gwendolen Irvine, Steven Kyle Ivan, Alyssa Ashford Jacobsen, Kaylee Marie Jamieson, Matthew Brett Janzen, Matthew Walter Jessamine, Dylan Avery Jones, Brett Clarence Jones, Taylor Wilson Kay, Steven Gregory Keary, Scott Patrick *Keens, Kolby Rhea Killoran, Meaghan Elizabeth King, Floyd Francis Kitt, Nicolas Ronald James Kleibrink, Torri Riann Koehl, Ashley Marie *Kolk, Jolene Faye Kolskog, Raeanda Jane Konietzny, Zackery Kurt Koshman, Joseph Krich, Kelly Michelle Larson, Tori Larissa Lawson, Nicholas Gary Lepa, Hayley Katherine Alannah Lewis, Crystal-Lee Lindal, Taylor Mackenzie Lindblad, Dana Marie Livingston, Sean *Lobe, Evan Bradly Lawrence Logue, Evan James Patrick Lubin, Keaton *Macallum, Sean James MacDiarmid, Duncan Scott Macumber, Courtney Mary Denyse Makeechak, Steven Ohutuq Niveaksie Mann, Maxwell Malcolm Marks, Brandon Dwight Marsh, Benjamin McDonald Marzinzik, Paige Laura
Mass, Nathan Lawrence Mataba, Bahati Odette Matthews, Lindsay Antonia Mattson, Kristopher Brooke McCance, Alicia *McDougall, Jesse Jay McEwen, Duncan James Hamilton *McIntosh, Ayslynne Rose McLellan Eeles, Trace Jordan McNeil-Willmott, Danika Katelyn McPeak, Cody Ian McTaggart, Chelsea Lynn Meret, Sebastian Michaud, Bradley Keaton Michelson, Jordan Troy Mooney, Drake Thomas Moore, Brandon Richard Mullen, Shaye Adele *Nabozniak, Cassandra Lynn Nelson, Tracey Dianne Nguyen, Justin James *Nield, Andrea Nicole Noble, Gavin Ian Northcott, Logan Colin Okeynan, April Lee *Page, Bailey Rose *Parker, James Cole Parker, Stacey Shannon Parkinson, Corey Andrew Pedersen, Chandler Laree Pettersen, Rolf Gunnar Phillips, Addison Warren Pilon, Brayden Michael Pitcher, Landon Drew Pletsch, Emily Lillian Elizabeth Pomrenski, Britney Jean Postnikoff, Danielle Florence Primavera-Dunlop, Meganna Laurel-Marie
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Holy Trinity Academy Allison, Heather Ambrose, Brittany Anderson, Damon Antonchuk, Eric Arcega, Benjamin Ayles, Cameron Babkirk, Rachel Bachmeier, Dylan Baker, Nate Barlow, Kinley Beaulne, Chantal Beckie, Tyler Bernes, Bryce Blake, Derian Boelhouwer, Samantha Bolduc, Danielle Boulet, Quinn Braconnier, Francis Braiden, Benjamin Brown, Brettlyn Brunner, Katie Bull, Wilfred Buoninsegni, Natasha Burn, Melissa Burney, Olivia Burns, Katrina Byrne, Jessica Campbell, Joe Can, Jay Carrasco, Danzel Cherry-Delisle, Simone Chute, Mary Clapperton, Billy Clark, Adam Clarke, Samantha Clarke, Steven Coderre, Eric Coderre, Sara Colosimo, Katie Costa, Stephen Coyles, Aidan Crebbin, Scott Cremers, Michael Davies, Shaylee de Witt, Elmone Deal, Tristin Dennis, Haleigh Desaulniers, Joel Devloo, Alli Dewar, AnneMarie Dodge, Priscilla Doty, Sarah Dougherty, Lauren Duncan, Elichke Egger, Taylor Eshleman, Kasee Espiritu, Adam
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Declaration of Non-Interest by Oriah, Mountain Dreamer, Indian Elder It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals
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or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with JOY, mine or your own; if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore be trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty everyday, and if you can source your life on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "YES!" It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done for the children. It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.
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Congratulations on all of your hard work!
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A Parting Shot
By Todd Curran
After recently accepting a new position in Calgary, I am no longer Managing Editor at the Gateway Gazette. Though I may not have a presence at the paper anymore, I leave my Publisher, Editor in Chief and Coworkers with a lasting legacy: Writers are enormously dysfunctional creatures. This is not an attempt to flee some seething cauldron of angst; quite the opposite. My time here has been so pleasant, that I've often caused fights over whose day was more
enjoyable. Although I've pranked everyone in this office, they've laughed along and can give as good as they get. My one regret is that I'll be leaving before I hired co-conspirators to drywall and paint over Pam and Tanya's office door. I hope corporate Calgary has a sense of humour. In addition to thanking the Team for publishing the good in life, Thank YOU for reading, supporting this insurgent newspaper, offering suggestions, congratulating me on completing my community service, etc. It's been an hon-
By Pam Jones Parting is such sweet sorrow! Since that Saturday, almost three years ago, when you arrived at our office and announced “I'm going to start work on Monday” you have never ceased to amaze us. Tanya and I are still wondering how you found us! Are we glad you decided to hire yourself? You bet and are we sad to say goodbye? You bet, but goodbye it won't be … “adieu” …. maybe… because you have threatened so many times to drywall and paint over our office door we will forever be waiting for the day you do! (However…..
turn in your key!) You became part of our 'family' and just like any kid that finally grows up and spreads his wings we are watching you set sail into the sunset and we sincerely wish you all the best in your newly chosen career. Always on the cutting edge and thinking outside of the box your new direction will be both a challenge and an adventure for you. One we know your sense of humour will carry you through in your corporate way of life. And we too, fervently hope corporate Calgary has a sense of humour….but then again it must have - to have been able to steal you from us!
31st Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic & Silent Auction Thank you to our Sponsors! our and a pleasure to work at something I love for people that I like. French novelist Anatole France wrote, “All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.” Happy trails.
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One last piece of advice from the 'mother' of this family……set your clocks half an hour ahead, save your six-gun jeans for Stampede week and don't give your new boss a heart attack with those firecrackers the first week (save them for the second)! On a more serious note, we have thoroughly enjoyed Todd’s sense of humour and his articles. While Todd will not be gracing (terrorizing) the office with his presence, we did manage to strongarm him into periodically providing articles during his off duty hours. Not a difficult match to win considering his passion for writing.
Thanks For Guy Weadick Days, Grandpa
By Todd Curran The Guy Weadick Days Memorial Rodeo began on June 24th in High River with a moment of silence for my Grandfather, Gerry Mooney. A President of the High Country Penning Association, Rotarian and Ag Society Wall of Famer, Grandpa was also formerly President of the High River Ag Society and was largely responsible for relocating t h e r o d e o grounds to their present location. “We wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for Gerry,” says current Ag Society President Wade Nelson.
Wade was also kind enough to invite our family to share his President's Box Seats, which offer a vast view of the grounds and events. Many thanks
to you, Heather Mills and your staff for all your efforts – particularly in setting up a bar for us! This rodeo was all action – barrel racing,
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steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bull riding and, of course, the chuckwagon races. Champion competitors come from around the world to kick up dust here, and it makes for one helluva show. Jerry Bremner won his third North Ameri c a n C h u c kwagon Championship, overcoming a 1.64 second deficit for the title. With great hosts, worldclass competitors and exciting entertainment, Grandpa would have enjoyed that day as much as everyone else in the stands. The stands that wouldn't even be there if it wasn’t for him.
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A Year of Living Generously: Dispatches From the Front Lines of P h i l a n t h r o p y ~ L a wrence Scanlan I hardly know what to say about this book or where to start. It has profoundly affected me. This native of Kingston, Ontario decided that for the year 2008 he would volunteer with twelve charitable organizations and dedicate a month of hands-on involvement to each one. Scanlan says, "I have been involved in community work all my life...but I never really got my hands dirty..." His life and his view of life are about to change in his year of giving. Most dramatically, this change happens in three steps; from the viewpoint of "helping others as has become fashionable" to his feelings of benevolence, altruism, humanitarianism, kindheartedness or compassion, to the "humble notion of sharing." His monthly challenges include working at the St Vincent de Paul - Loretta Hospitality Centre where he first shovels the parking lot, then serves meals and later mops the floor. The motto here is "There
are no unimportant jobs." His lesson is: "whatever worries or aches I bring to this place seem small and unworthy when I leave." Working the streets in Toronto with the homeless, many of whom are working homeless, shows Scanlan the underbelly of our society. Statistically, to give homelessness a frame of reference - Canada spent $20 billion on the Canadian Forces budget in 2010. That equates to 8.5% of federal spending. A mere 1% of Federal spending would solve the problems of all of Canada's homeless people. Now that makes me see RED! A quote from author George Eliot seems particularly appropriate to Scanlan. "What do we live for, if not to make life less difficult for each other?" Hands on work in a hospice, teaching driving skills to new Canadians, organizing fund raisers, planting gardens, teaching English, volunteering in Costa Rica and Sudan, teaching writing at Millhaven Pen, helping at a therapeutic riding camp for the disabled called Dare to Dream - and these are just some of the months of work for Scanlan. What truly
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impressed me about this man was how hands on and physical he was in every environment. "At the end of two weeks of horse camp, I a m b o t h exhausted and exhilarated." Scanlan also uses examples throughout of famous benefactors and their stories. He writes about Paul Newman and "Newman's Own" food line (all profits go to charity) and quotes Newman, "I don't think there's anything exceptional or noble in being philanthropic. It's the other attitude that confuses me." This book is so interesting and timeless. Although there are occasionally statistics and studies, I found it immensely readable, entertaining and informative. It may be coincidence, but many of the causes - dog visitations, water conservation, recycling, Habitat for Humanity, women's rights - are close to my heart and are causes I too have embraced in my small way. And I agree with Ghandi who says, "Poverty is the worst form of violence." The Scandinavian countries, where policies encourage equality of benefits and services, full employment, gender equality and low levels of social exclusion have figured it out the best. These countries have very high rates of taxation, but a study of life satisfaction had Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands
ranked first, second and third in the world. The northern European countries have more or less agreed, as societies, as a matter of public policy, to share. The need will always be there for individuals to help society as we can, and the generosity of Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffet, Oprah et al, will always have my admiration. But Stephen Lewis and others have long advocated the position that governments too, need to commit. Lewis says, "If the leaders of the G8 countries were to make good on their promise to devote 0.7% of their gross national product to fighting world poverty, the magic figure of $200 billion could be raised and the world's poor would indeed have the food, water and shelter they need." The answer to ending world poverty is government action. In the meantime, says Scanlan, "keep on volunteering, keep on giving. Do not stop, and in fact, give more. Weave generosity into your daily life..." One bright spot on the volunteering radar of Canada is that teens, in general, volunteer far more than the general population. ! The Horse's Shadow non-fiction: ! Little Horse of Iron ! Big Ben ! The Horse God Built: Secretariat, His Groom, Their Legacy ....and many others Who Knew? Less than a quarter of Canadian citizens taking home salaries of $80,000 or more donate to charity. Those who do offer, on average, $250 a year.
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by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Talk less and write more. Write less on Facebook and more in essay format. This will help you focus your ideas, and get a return on the mental energy you exert. You may not be a patient writer; you think it's supposed to happen fast. Nearly all good writing is based on an editing or rewriting process, which is really a rethinking process. Part of that rethinking involves seeing around your own point of view and being aware of both opposite viewpoints and those which surround the topic you're considering. Therefore, rewrite and rethink. Take the time to understand the implications of what you're saying. Let conversations develop over time. And remember to allow your natural instincts to be just that -- not something you try to rationalize out of existence with rigid concepts, including the all-too-human drive to be right. At this point you can afford to be circumspect, and you can afford to test your integrity rather than trying to prove it.
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) This is a profound time of reorientation for you; you might say it's a moment for setting goals, or perhaps for deciding what is the most important to you. Here's how I would phrase it as a question: what is the relationship between what you want and who you are? They are influencing one another; there is a place where there's 100% overlap between the two. Let's call it 'the spot'. It's the place I suggest you find and that you work from. As an eclipse of the Sun approaches during the next week, you may have the feeling that your goals are defining your personhood. I would say that your personhood is providing a container for your goals. Therefore it would help immensely if you knew what they were, and if you maintained the container. That could be any one of several life circumstances within which you feel held. That is the distinguishing characteristic of the spot.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) This time of year you're blessed with insight into yourself, as well as the emotional needs of others. There will be moments when you wonder whether you exist, or whether your existence is significant, and the answer to both is yes. Now, while I can say that, you will have the pleasure of discovering it. This particular solstice you're blessed with an unusually deep flow of understanding, indeed, one that is likely to change your perspective on life. There is something here about resolving the paradox between your needs and the needs of others; there is something here about both commitment and emotional balance, and getting that formula right as an intuitive thing that brings you into alignment with your environment and the people in it. It's vital that you not overcommit, and equally vital that you make sure you're fully participating in everything to which you are committed. This may require some friendly negotiation, give-andtake and tangible adjustment.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) There are definitely two sides to every story, or rather, at least two sides to everyone who tells every story. You may not be able to determine precisely where another person is coming from, or what about their own opinion they are leaving out of any discussion. And you likely have your doubts. But you can surely know all of your inner viewpoints intimately. For example, be aware when you have two ideas about something but only express one of them. Be mindful of when you don't tell the whole story, or when you give one person one version and someone else another version. Now for the rub: see if you can figure out why you would do this; what would motivate you? I am not taking a wild guess when I ask you, what are you rebelling against? Or rather, whom?
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) You might find yourself entering the mental loop or psychic hall of mirrors. If that happens; that is, if you find yourself thinking the same thing over and over again, I suggest you go to another level. That other level will call on you to let go of your rational belief systems and slip into something that is not exactly irrational, but which is based on a higher kind of logic. How will you know you're there? Well, you will get feedback in the hall of mirrors (this by the way is illustrated by Venus and Mars transiting through Gemini). If you like who you see in your reflection -- any and all reflections count -- then you're working with that 'higher kind of logic', which is basically a creative healing impulse and corresponding flow of energy/information. If you find yourself in competitive states of mind, then you're probably not quite Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) One disadvantage to Pluto's movement through Capricorn -- your 5th there. When the creative flow starts, competition melts. solar house, which addresses creativity, pleasure and risks -- is that the progress you're making may seem at times to be self-indulgent. Gemini (May 20-June 21) There is only so hard you can push before you have to do something That goes against your nature, and it's also a development that would like listen, feel or consider all of your options. It will also help to know qualify as 'right on time' in the sense that you've spent your whole life what you want before you make any demands on others, particularly so oriented on service. Lately, though, you're seeing that you're the those in close relationships. If you find close partners acting missing piece in the puzzle of your life. The risk here is guilt; it's an old rebellious, the chances are that you're uncertain what you desire. If story. There is a solution illustrated in the planets, which involves you find others willing to assist, it's most likely because you're clear Jupiter in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn. The process you're in is far what you want. Jealousy is not an option -- or rather, not a viable one, beyond self-indulgent (or that term is applicable in the best possible and it can be unusually damaging if you let that genie out of the bottle. sense). Whatever you are focusing on, or rather, whatever you want The remedy for jealousy is the recognition that the people in your life to focus on, is your growth point. The key is emphasizing your are free, and you are free. It's true that freedom is controversial and personal preference -- not a sense of responsibility or obligation. the attempts at human bondage are commonplace, but that's an invitation onto the level ground where we can see one another eye to eye.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) You are approaching a goal from an unusual angle, perhaps in an effort to see something from the point of view of someone you care about. I suggest you take their viewpoint under advisement, but take your own approach to the goal as you define it. Be aware that you may have decided this is a problem that cannot be solved, or that could only have been solved in the past. Let me offer you another idea, if you would. During that past episode, you were pushed or compelled to take a certain approach that was based on a crisis, and which in turn was based on several other challenging situations. Now you're in a position to assess this issue with things being more or less equal. You can take your own approach. Yes, others are involved and how you think of things, and what action you apply, matter -- but your judgment is sound, and is likely to work for the people around you. But that doesn't matter.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You cannot outsmart yourself. If you think you can, then you're deceiving yourself and you might want to look at that. The only way to get motivated is to make a decision; there really is no trick involved. The challenge you may face, though, is seeing two roughly equivalent possibilities that might have vastly different consequences. It's just that you don't know what those might be. It's just that this sensation of choosing is truly ominous for some reason you cannot put your finger on. You may be inclined to hold yourself to a high standard of integrity, feeling that you may have lapsed in the past. That would only work for as long as it didn't become a mental block, and it could well. In truth, you want what you want, and I suggest you don't let some sense of past injury or having to be a 'better person' get in the way of admitting that to yourself.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 It's time to carefully consider what you think of as possible, and how you define that term; then get busy putting that definition to work. Two points on that: One, you have rather incredible creative power and mental leverage at the moment. The challenges you face are like being within a latticework that is pretty easy to scale from the inside -even if you cannot see the scenery changing outside the structure. Second, remember to do what you can to feel good. The Sun is now in a water sign, and there's an eclipse on the way -- these are patternsetting events for you, and the patterns involve the emotional tone of the next few months. Rise to the challenges and leave behind the feeling of struggle. Emphasize creativity over effort as best you can. Remember that love and passion are your best points of contact with the world.
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For deciduous trees, there are two times a year when no pruning should ever be done. The first is in the spring when trees and shrubs are pushing out leaves and flowers. All the energy in the plant is concentrated in making new growth. Pruning at this time causes so much stress on the plant, it may not recover. Of course, if you are trying to get rid of a tree, say, a big old poplar, cut it down just as the leaves are coming out. This will help to reduce sprouting from the roots. Another time to leave the trees alone is in the fall when they are busy pushing leaves off and making buds for next year. Again, the tree's energy stores are all needed for this fall work. Very little energy is left over to deal with the stress of pruning. The best time for pruning is when trees and shrubs are dormant in the winter. But some summer pruning might be required. Follow the three D's: dead, damaged and diseased. Prune to new growth without leaving stubs. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has a great web page illustrating good pruning cuts and guiding people
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) This is a miraculous time to feel your purpose, though this is not a passive thing: the sensation of knowing why you're here is a call to action. Let's take those developments in order, starting with the sensation of awareness of your purpose. This is likely to come in a series of revelations over the next week or so, which will open one inner door after the next. I suggest you keep track of what is happening rather than nonchalantly going through the aspects and the bursts of awakening they represent. The more conscious you are the better. That will ease the flow such that awareness will blend into the knowledge of what to do next. You may have the feeling of rediscovering something you knew all along; you may have the feeling that your soul is bare and others can look right through you. Those are signs that you've caught the scent of truth.
through the process of pruning. Just search for 'ISA pruning'. Dead and damaged branches are pretty easy to see in the summer. Diseases might be tougher to notice. Black Knot of Cherry looks like hard black lumps on the branches. It affects Schubert Chokecherries, Mayday trees, saskatoons and other trees and shrubs of the cherry family. The hard black lumps are easy to see in the winter but in the summer, the only way you might notice this disease is if the branch above the knot is dead. Prune off the dead branch and the knot and go at least 10 inches into healthy wood. The knot should be burned as it is infectious in the early summer and will continue to send spores off to infect other branches. Another disease to be on the lookout for is Fireblight. Fireblight cause leaves and flowers to quickly wither, turn brown and black and hang on the trees. All apples, crabapples and trees of the cherry family are susceptible. Fireblight must be controlled by law in Alberta. Black Aphids, although
Summer Pruning
By Karen Brewka
not a disease, are an insect scourge that can attack just about any tree or shrub. Sometimes, pruning off a branch covered in aphids can help. I found that Wormwood (Artemisia absinthe) is a great biological control. The aphids gather on the wormwood and leave the trees alone. Sometimes they destroy the wormwood, but it is so easy to grow that losing a plant or two is not a problem. I have about five of these plants scattered throughout my yard and they are very effective. Right now, two are covered in black aphids and there is nary an aphid on any of my trees. If you need help, please call your local certified landscape arborist. We have many great arborists practicing in the foothills and they can help you with any tree problem you might have. The Valley Neighbors Garden Club welcomes new members. For information call Bea at 403– 933–7131. The Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. For information call Sheila at 403–931–3989.
Get Your Triathlon On!
Over the past five years, the Foothills Charity Triathlon has provided Okotoks with a fun and safe triathlon event for the whole family. The event attracts over 800 people each July and has been proud to be one of very few fully charitable triathlons in Alberta. On July 9th, this proud legacy continues, but this year the race will be
directed and managed through a partnership between Natural High Fitness & Athletics and the local Okotoks Chapter of KidSport™. Organizers invite you to participate in the event by way of cash donations, prizes and t-shirt sponsorship. Volunteers are also being sought, so if you would like to help out,
please contact volunteer coordinator Lorna Thiem at lorna@naturalhigh.ca. There will be positions available to suit every volunteer. More information on sponsor levels can be obtained online at www.naturaltri.ca or by contacting Andrew at 403938-7051; andrew@natura lhigh.ca or Nick at 403827-6778; kidsport_okotok s@yahoo.ca.
Edmonton Hosts First Alberta Indigenous Games By Todd Curran The first Alberta Indigenous Games will be held in Edmonton during the week of July 17th to 22nd, filled with nine sporting events for aboriginal youth between the ages of 12 to 18 years. The games will take place mainly at Coronation Park in Edmonton with canoeing taking place in Leduc and archery in Enoch. The games were created following the cancellation of the North American Indigenous Games that were to have been held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The non-profit organization Edmonton Native Basketball Association (ENBA) felt that these games represent
future leadership and life skills and that to cancel them would be a regrettable loss to the nations. ENBA/AIG Board Member Ron Walker is a twotime Canadian Masters Shot Put and Discus Champion currently coaching at the St. Albert Track and Field Club. “Because of sport, I have had many doors open for me and opportunities present themselves,” says Ron. “I really feel a need to give this message out because my teenage and young man years were spent in the inner city area and were frequented with all the challenges it represents. I would like to spread the word that we can compete and succeed if
we believe and make commitments to achievable goals”. This feeling is shared by ENBA/AIG board and committee. Over 2000 attendees/ athletes are expected to spectate and participate in the friendly competition designed to encourage all to take part in what organizers hope will be an annual event. The Games invite all nations, spectators, community volunteers and sponsors to show their support for Aboriginal youth and future leaders by enjoying this event. Please visit: www.indigenousgames.ca/ alberta.
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Oilfields High School By Todd Curran
OHS Students Make & Donate Bikes
The OHS students in Mr. Wilson's grade 8 leadership class got their gears turning on how to give back to the community, and set about assembling a bike for a child in need. Contributing their own time, effort and old bikes for parts, the students
completed a bike that was donated to Eagle House shelter on June 23rd. “We think the children at the Eagle House would feel more at home if they had more freedom and more things to do, such as riding bikes,” a class press release indicates. “We came up with the idea as a way to build lead-
ership skills for us and help other people at the same time,” says Danielle Mason, who was elected by her classmates to speak on their behalf. The project was led and directed by the students, who voted on several potential projects before arriving at this one. “They did it all,” says Mr. Wilson. “I'm so proud of this group of kids!” Eagle House representatives were happily on hand to accept the donation, saying, “Thank you! The kids really enjoy bike riding and will get a lot of use out of it.” The leadership class was modeled after the OHS Quest Program, which serves students who excel at experiential learning over learning from books.
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Views on Vision By Dr. Charles A. Boulet Cataract is a common problem. A simple explanation is that cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens (which sits just behind the iris, or coloured ring in the eye). It is not a disease, but sometimes cataracts can form more quickly as a consequence of disease or treatment of disease. Other things that increase the rate of cataract formation are poorly controlled blood sugar (diabetes), smoking, trauma to the eyes and exposure to ultraviolet rays (sun, welding, tanning beds, others). Like dust accumulating on a windshield, cataract creeps up on us slowly until we have great difficulty seeing much of anything, even with glasses. Rarely, cataract can form quickly in one eye alone. In the end, cataract is simply something that comes with a long life and it's density depends on time, health and how we have treated ourselves over the course of a lifetime. It is fairly easy, for example, to be able to tell how much a person has smoked over their lifetime simply by studying the appearance of the eyes' natural lenses. In a similar fashion, we can see history of trauma, drug abuse or longterm pharmaceutical use and diabetes. Regardless of the reasons for dense (sometimes called 'ripe' or 'mature') cataract, the result is essentially the same: Decreased ability to see fine detail and contrast. Cataract surgery is common and carries very little risk. It also provides one of the best returns on investment (ROI) in healthcare. If people can see, they are able to exercise, interact with others and keep their minds active. They care for themselves better and can give more effective feed-
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back to caregivers. Ironically, at the end of long and productive lives, many seniors are reluctant to entertain the idea of surgery. Some of this is anxiety surrounding surgery in the eyes, but frequently it is a sense of not wanting to burden the healthcare system. One gentleman put it succinctly in a golden frankness all too rare nowadays: “I'm too old for this. I'll be dead soon anyway, and so what's the point?” (FYI, Education provides the best ROI for healthcare, more on this later). John, a 96 year-old patient, recently had cataract surgery through our clinic. He had had trouble reading for more than 10 years. Even with repeated changes in glasses, his vision was declining steadily. John had been a teacher in Saskatchewan and spent time during WW II working as a counsellor to 'shell-shocked' soldiers (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD in current parlance). After the war, he became Principal of Ryerson Institute (business college in Toronto), then worked at Shaw College (Toronto) as a recruiter and trainer and was helpful in establishing their program. He also worked in insurance and was very successful in business. In his final career, John worked for SAIT for 36 years and was eventually offered the presidency. Sadly, he had to refuse this due to time commitments. For an academic with limited mobility, this lack of reading has been a struggle for John as it is one of the few things he can do to engage his imagination and mind in his longterm care facility. Yes, he can watch TV, but suffice it to say that this provides less than adequate stimulation for an intelligent man with an active
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mind. With poor vision, it also became next to impossible for John to move about in his facility in order to get exercise or meet with friends. John's clouded vision became a virtual prison in some regards. After considering the risks and benefits, John agreed to proceed with surgery. Since his surgeries (right and left eyes now done and healthy), John has been able to engage in a world of possibilities he thought was lost forever. He reads the newspapers again and even challenges himself to exercise more. From a medical-economic perspective, there is no question that it is more beneficial to overall physical and mental health if a person can see well enough to be independent and to engage in stimulating activities. The more expensive alternative is to manage depression and other ailments that arise from a stagnant and immobile existence. As importantly, we are morally obliged to assist John for all of his contributions over his lifetime as a humane and caring society. This means that we need to manage our limited health resources well and manage our own health issues better. It's not unreasonable to expect that we should avoid unnecessary health risks and take better care of ourselves to leave enough resources available to those who can truly benefit from the privilege of publicly funded health care. 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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Ranch Office 403-938-2469 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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2011 Available Dates July 4th - 8th July 11th - 15th July 25th - 29th August 2nd - 5th August 8th - 12th August 15th - 19th August 22nd - 26th
DJ Ranch offers first-class Horsemanship Lessons tailored to the individual. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a beginner, we have the right program for you.
Located 3 miles east of Black Diamond; 8 miles west of Okotoks at Highway #7 & 112th Street West
Lee Jones Group and Private Lessons Boarding Coaching Educational programs for adults and children Kids Day Camps Workshops & Clinics Horses for Sale
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Grassroots ~ July 5th - July 18th, 2011
Real Estate Round Up
Commercial Properties In Black Diamond EXCELLENT REVENUE!!
Attractive and very well maintained 2100 sq ft building situated in downtown Black Diamond! Maintenance free exterior. Solid tenants and lease in place, revenue of $2630/mth plus GST. Tenant pays their own utilities and insurance. DO THE MATH!! Call for more information. $389,900
1.5 ACRE LOT IN INDUSTRIAL PARK Located in Black Diamond by the Rona this property was originally two pieces, a one acre and a .5 acre parcel. Potential to re-subdivide back into the original 1 acre and 0.5 acre piece, two sets of services! Great business opportunity! $395,000. Call for more details.
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LAURELEA Burritt/Realtor
AMY
Bates/Licensed Assistant Putting Families into Homes SINCE 1995
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403-933-3737 Have a SOLD on Your Home! lbremax@telus.net www.laurelea.ca Do you feel like you are pumping too much money into your mortgage? Do you want to free up some of your income for other investment opportunities? Excellent 5 year fixed rates available. Call me today to learn about all of your financing options.
SALE!
Up to $200.00 in free accessories on all fireplaces until July 15th Cannot be combined with other offers.
Watch for our new location coming in
Okotoks in July! Bay 4, 107 Stockton Point New Location ~ Same Phone No.
Kim W. Funk
• Fireplaces & Stoves • Furnace Replacements • Garage Heaters • Full Gas Fitting • Insurance Inspections
Manager / Mortgage Professional Tel: 403‐933‐5333 Cell: 403‐816‐1474 Email: kim.funk@dominionlending.ca #3, 220 Centre Avenue W., Black Diamond, Alberta
403-933-3444 www.thefirestarter.ca
Toll Free 1-866-516-4412
Dominion Lending Centres – The Firm | Independently Owned & Operated
Some of our Local Realtors were Recognized by the Calgary Real Estate Board for Long Service
Dixie Bain 20 years
Maija Briggs 25 years
Pam Jones 25 years