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1st & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------10:30 ~ 11:30am Creative Writing - Cecily Fowlie Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-9382032. ------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 6:30pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600. No July & August meetings.
----------------------------------------------Aug 29th, 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. Next meeting Sep-
tember. 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 No meetings July & August. 403933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Last/month. Camera Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-2407.
----------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------8:45 ~ 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.
-------------------------------------------------------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.
Aug 20th, 5pm - 2nd Annual Legion Hog Roast at the Turner Valley Branch. Entertainment by Gypsy & the Rose. $20. 403-9334600 or 403-933-4564. ---------------------------------------------August 20th - 8 to 5pm - 104th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair. ----------------------------------------------- Millarville Race Track. 403-9313411. SATURDAY 9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast Legion Turner Val- ---------------------------------------------ley 403-933-4564. SUNDAY -------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------Aug 6th - 9:30am to 12:30pm - Bottle drive @ Oilfield High School. Help the Oilfields High School Senior Girls Volleyball Team fund raise to go to Vancouver. ---------------------------------------------Aug 13th - 10am - Festival of the Arts - Royalite Millennium Park, Turner Valley. 403-933-7808. ---------------------------------------------Aug 13th - Car Cruise Night & Poker Run - Okotoks - 403-9388950. ---------------------------------------------August 13th - 10am to 4pm - Car ----------------------------------------------Wash @ Black Diamond Fire Hall. FRIDAY Help the Oilfields High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Senior Girls Volleyball Team fund Night Longview School - George 403-808raise to go to Vancouver. 9948.
11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.
---------------------------------------------Aug 14th - 10am to 4pm - Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine and Quilt Stroll. 403-938-8950 (cars) or 403-938-6269 (quilts). ---------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS Saturdays, June 11th to October 8th - 9am to 2pm. Millarville Farmers Market. Millarville Racetrack. 403-931-2404. www.millarvilleracetrack.com ----------------------------------------------Friday, Aug 5th at 6:30pm; Saturday, Aug 6th at 2pm (dance at 8pm); Sunday, Aug 7th at 1:30pm 15th Annual Millarville Rodeo. Millarville Race Track. 403-931-3411. -----------------------------------------------
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Reaching For the STARS By Pam Jones STARS Calendar Campaign, a viable fundraiser for this crucial service, has started for their 2012 calendars. Beverley Michalezki, a local resident who has been an active volunteer in our area for the last twenty-five years is out pounding the pavement for STARS. This year Beverley will be covering Longview, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Priddis and Bragg Creek. She will be knocking on doors asking you to please purchase a calendar for $30. She accepts cash, cheques, debit, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. STARS attended 74 missions in our area in 2010 alone, completed a total of 1,453 missions in 2010 and have clocked over 20,000 missions since 1985. They currently operate five Eurocopter BK117 models and will soon be adding two new Agusta Westland AW139 models. In the spring of 2012 STARS will be expanding into Saskatchewan, based out of the Regina Airport and in late 2012 will add a
base at the Saskatoon Airport. My own experience includes two family members whose lives were saved due to the expertise of STARS on two separate occasions. I also know many others who can attest to the same. Beverley is the only one covering this large area and needs your help. She is asking that if she misses you please call her at 403933-4838 and leave a message; she will get back to you. You can also watch for her kiosks throughout the area and at local fundraising events. The campaign runs from July through February 2012. Let's all help Beverley have a successful campaign.
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The yellow finches are back, flitting around and ransacking seeds from my Chinook Sunflowers. These sunflowers are about 2 – 3 feet tall, multibranched, with variable flowers – some single, some double. The Chinook Sunflower happened by accident. I was working in southern Alberta and became enamoured with the native sunflower growing in ditches and along roadsides. I picked some seed heads and brought them home to Edmonton. I didn't have time to do anything with them so I just pitched them into the garden. Next spring, I bought a pack of Teddy Bear Sunflower seeds and planted them in the garden, forgetting completely about
the native sunflower seeds. That summer, while I was away working, both kinds of sunflowers grew in my garden. The next season, new sunflowers popped up and they were amazing! Some a foot tall, some five feet tall, some single, some double and even triple blooms. Apparently the Teddy Bears had a picnic and the children were all over the sunflower map! They showed characteristics of the native sunflower, the Teddy Bear Sunflower and the Teddy Bears' parents, all mixed up. I called them 'Chinook'. A few years later, I backcrossed this hybrid with native sunflowers and now, many generations later, and a move to the foothills, they are fairly consistent in height
and flowering. Chinook Sunflowers like heat, sun and neglect. They bring the joyful sight and sound of finches every year. But, after seeding out, they get messy and 'stalky'. They are easy to pull out, but I always leave some for the birds. I've sold some and given lots away and I see them all over the area. If you've got some Chinook Sunflowers, I hope you're enjoying their happy blooms and the finches, too! 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 7:30pm. For information call Sheila at 403–931–3989.
Longview Link Michele here, filling in for Chey. What the heck is a Dot-Mocracy?? In case you have not heard Longview A R C Society in partnership with Longview Council, Veterans Memorial and Serenity Park Committee, Longview Recreation Board and Longview Stampede Committee are in the process of raising funds and volunteers to do one big build day on October 15th of an upgraded playground, outdoor exercise equipment and portable skate park equipment. The process will be quite different to any build you have ever seen! Our major funder “Let Them Be Kids” believes that the end user of the playground, etc. should be allowed to regis-
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ter their favourite choices for the equipment which will then be used by LTBK engineers to design a custom made playground just for Longview residents. Why would some old folks pick the equipment out? We have no idea what you might think would be fun‼ We have a fun filled few hours planned for all interested kids and adults to register their favourite picks via a process called “Dot-Mocracy”. Please come to the Longview Community Hall on Thursday, August 4th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm to register your choices and have a hotdog and drink on us. There will also be a couple of fun activities for everyone to do just because…
Please bring your Moms and Dads and have your say in our future Playground, Exercise Park and Skate Park. S p e a k i n g o f p l a ygrounds, about 10 hardy souls showed up for a flash mob in Centennial Park on July 3rd in a huge wind storm. We filmed it and entered it in a draw through Communities Choosewell and Alberta Recreation and Parks and won a piece of playground equipment called a Super-Nova, worth $6,800. Congratulations and big thanks go out to the McIntosh, Champagne/Bowles and Geistlinger families for doing this for the Village! You guys rock and are great examples of the community
spirit we are trying to build on in our community‼ This is a fine example of how we are stronger together as Tony and I would have looked pretty funny trying to do a flash mob of 1 or 2‼ Please go to our website, www.longview.ltbk.ca for more information on our project and please sign up now to volunteer for our Build Day on October 15th. We are looking for about 200 volunteers and kids are welcome. After all this is for them and they should have a part in it to see how people working together can do anything and have a lot of fun while they are doing it‼
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explosion of colour. The Sunday service was a treat for all the senses! Friday night was cold and wet but the dedicated volunteers were out in the rain arranging flowers in vases to be dispersed throughout the cemetery. Family members stopped by with their arrangements to contribute
The Turner Valley Braves Co-ed Slopitch team, representing zone 2 in the Alberta 55+ Summer Games, brought home the silver medal from Fairview last weekend. The Braves lost a tight game against Edmonton 3-2, but defeated teams from St. Albert, Red Deer and Calgary. This qualifies the team to play in the National Championships in 2012. Special thanks to Shelley Getten, scorekeeper extraordinaire, Dean Younggren, on the disabled list, but made a surprise trip to Fairview to cheer the team on and finally, to Harry Cown, a terrific coach /manager/player, who made this all possible.
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to the grounds. Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the Flower Festival, held in this historic church, so plan to make the trek to Millarville next year to take it all in.
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Christ Church Flower Festival
The 49th Annual Flower Festival was held July 23rd and 24th at the Anglican church in Millarville, with a tea served in the hall on the Saturday. Buses bring festival goers out from the city to this little country oasis every year. The church yard was beautifully decked out by volunteers and family members, while the inside of the church was an
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Councillor's Corner: by Councillor Jim Deacon By now summer holidays are in full swing. The parks in Black Diamond and Turner Valley are full of campers. The pool has been busy and lots of children are riding their bikes on the Friendship Trail; sure brings back some great memories. While I am on the subject, I want to remind parents that cyclists, by municipal law, are required to get off their bikes and walk their bikes in the cross walks. Children are important to all of us, but sometimes need to be reminded about safety when they are on their bikes or walking. Unfortunately some drivers are impatient and the cross walks seem to be ignored. It only takes a few seconds of inattention to produce deadly results. I know with construction going on, we will all have to be on “high alert”. Have a great summer holiday season and enjoy our communities and surrounding areas. As we know the Foothills are a great place to live and enjoy.
Council Calendar
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. ** Please watch the Town Office signs for notification of any Special Meetings through July and August.
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Compost Collection Area (for tree branches, lawn clippings, garden waste, etc.) The Compost Collection Area is open for residents to dispose of any grass clippings, branches and weeds from the garden. The hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ** Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Please call: 403-938-5244 (MD of Foothills Landfill) if you have any questions. PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE
Economic Development Committee
The Town of Black Diamond Public Works Department wishes to notify its customers that the 2011 Capital Works construction is expected to commence in July and last through September, 2011. Construction will consist of water works and sanitary sewer service replacement and repairs on the following roads. Centre Avenue West Centre Avenue East (1st St SW & 4 way stop) (1st St SE & 2nd St SE)
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) has an opening for a volunteer voting member. The focus of the EDC is business expansion and retention, business investment and attraction and tourism within our community. We support and promote positive growth and Quality of Life in Black Diamond and the surrounding area. The applicant must be:
Government Road South (4-way stop & 1st Avenue ) (4th Avenue & 5th Avenue)
1st Street SE (HWY 7 & 2nd Avenue )
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2nd Avenue SE (Government Rd. S. & 1st Street SE)
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Please visit the Town of Black Diamond's website- 'What's New' section- and follow the links to view the construction zones and the detour strategy. Reminder: Alberta Transportation is expected to pave portions of Highway 22 and Centre Avenue in mid to late September.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION LANDSCAPING MILLENNIUM PARK
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a resident of Black Diamond a Black Diamond commercial business owner/operator interested in sitting on a small committee that is an advisory board to the Town Council interested in collaborating with other members within the committee, as well as different interest groups, for the betterment of the community
To complete an application or inquire, please contact Cathy Hutcheson at the Town office at: T) 403-933-4348 E) edc@town.blackdiamond.ab.ca
Household Hints By Rosemary
Millennium Park has high visibility given its location at the junction of Highway 22 (Main Street) and Highway 546 (Sunset Blvd.). The park has been identified in studies as Turner Valley's “flagship” park. The Town acknowledges the multiple functions of Millennium Park: It is a venue for outdoor events. It is a meeting place and departure point to the 'Friendship Trail'. It is a visual amenity from off-site perspectives; and, it is a retreat to green space from the adjacent urban environment. Its functions and its popularity to users are influenced in part by its landscape features. The Town of Turner Valley has contracted the services of landscape architectural specialists from the firm of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd to consult with the public for the purpose of ascertaining what landscaping improvements are warranted for Millennium Park. The particulars of the consultation are as follows: TIME:
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
DATE:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
PLACE:
TURNER VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 223 MAIN STREET N.E. TURNER VALLEY, AB. ENTER THROUGH NORTHEAST DOOR
This is an opportunity to identify the park's weaknesses and to make improvements to the park. Please plan to attend this very important discussion. Your input is important. Information gathered may be used as basis for a landscaping plan and subsequent landscaping enhancements to Millennium Park. For more information, please contact the Town of Turner Valley at 403.933.4944.
Summer Cleaning
Hot and humid days make housework a tiresome chore and sometimes it's best to do a quick wipe down and then spend the rest of the day staying cool and quiet. Physical activity in the heat is harder as you get older, so a sensible approach to housework is a good idea. Have a small carry case with soft cloths, glass cleaner, paper towels and a duster prepared that you can carry room to room and you can tuck away in a cupboard to bring out when you need it. Wear an apron with a couple of large pockets for a quick pick up of small items that need to be put away as you go from room to room. The bathroom scrub down is best done in the morning after everyone has taken their shower and it's cooler. The kitchen clean up is best done in the evening after supper and again when it's cooler. Don't try to do extensive
cleanings, but a wipe down with window cleaner and a soft cloth should be sufficient. If you have to, a sponge mop on the floors will do; mild soap and water takes care of most dust and track marks. There are some very good all purpose cleaners on the market now that you can use on furniture, counter tops, ceramic or glass lamps and many other surfaces. Rinse the cloth now and again to make sure it stays clean. Linen lampshades get a quick and easy cleaning by running a lint brush over them. Do try to keep window and door screens clean with a damp sponge, or a small brush, dust and pollen that has gathered on the screen not only can make an allergy sufferer miserable, but it also blocks the air from freely circulating. Pick a nice cool job like
washing windows on a very hot day; the hose is handy and no one will guess you purposely sprinkled yourself every now and again. Do an easy cleaning of the microwave by putting a ceramic cup of water with a couple of teaspoons of vinegar in it, run the microwave on medium for a minute, let the cup of water cool and wipe down the inside of the microwave. Your house will feel cleaner and fresher if you have it smelling nice; potpourri, light air fresheners, a scented candle burning or a couple of drops of scented oil on a light will do the trick. Don't sweat it, take it easy, summer is the time for relaxing. Slow and easy, take lots of breaks and lots of water, after all, if you can't do it today the dust will wait….until fall if necessary.
Marv's Rock ‘N Roll Classic
Photo by Spence Reichert
Black Diamond was rockin' to the 50's on July 24th. There was warm sunshine greeting car enthusiasts and music lovers as Marv hosted his 4th Annual Rock N Roll Classic. Marty Antonini and the Bee Bops rocked the crowd, many of them taking to the “dance floor”. Marv even grabbed his guitar and did a few songs, to the delight of the crowd. A BBQ was set up near the stage so hungry fans could enjoy the music as they lined up for Marv's burgers and hotdogs. Meanwhile, on Marv's front porch, Elvis
was delighting the crowd. Will Reeb, in the signature jumpsuit, was rocking to all the Elvis classics. If you ever get a chance to see Will perform you are in for a real treat. He strolled the crowd, posing for photos and taking requests. The car show had a good mix of automobiles from many decades. “Marv's Choice” was won by Hank Benoit of Calgary – a member of the Nifty 50's Car Club. Hank's car is a 1959 Ford Crown Victoria Glass Top. There were some real beauties so I'm sure the choices for prizes were not easy!
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Photo by Spence Reichert
Photos by Tracey Walshaw
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TURNER VALLEY COUNCIL MEETINGS Committee of the Whole Meetings -1st Monday of the Month Regular Council Meetings – 3rd Monday of the Month No regular Council meetings will be held in August. Council agendas and adopted minutes are posted on the web site: www.turnervalley.ca
TOWN OF TURNER VALLEY SUMMER WATERING HOURS Effective May 1, 2011 until October 31, 2011 Even Numbered Houses - Wednesday & Saturday Odd Numbered Houses - Thursday & Sunday Between the hours of: 5:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.—12:00 Midnight For those residents installing SOD You are required to contact the town office for authorization of additional watering days. Watering times for NEW SOD remains the same as above.
DR. LANDER MEMORIAL POOL SUMMER HOURS Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily Saturday & Sundays – 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Swimming schedules and information is available online, at the pool or town office.
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Slave Lake Swim-a-thon event Thank you participants Congratulations and thanks are extended to pool staff and participants for their amazing efforts to raise money for the victims of the Slave lake disasters Well done all.
Wild Pink Yonder ride is a 22 day, 330 mile horseback trek through Alberta in an effort to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Starting in the Crowsnest Pass, the ride will come through Turner Valley on August 19. Organizers are looking for host ranches and donations of feed and a camping area. The group is challenging every town along the route to show support by becoming the “Pinkest Little Town” along the trail. Residents and businesses are encouraged to find creative ways of recognizing the cause. Help Turner Valley support the cause by decorating your business and homes along the route with pink – anything from pink flamingos on your lawn to pink petunias on your porch. If you are able to help, or would like more information, please visit www.wildpinkyonder.com and organizer Rusty Hurl at rusty@wildpinkyonder.com
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*Responsible Reporting* *Plane Plummets To Earth ~ Survivors Reported* Catchy headline - probably sold a few extra copies. Fact is, non-tabloid rags wouldn't run the story at all given that the event being described was none other than a *landing*. Big league dailies are between a rock and a hard place these days. Ever since that Rupert Murdoch incident a few weeks ago, tabloids are now a tad reluctant to base stories on tidbits of information captured from hacking into personal e-mail accounts or personal voice mails, and after all let's face it there's a paper to print. And full page ads to sell. So the headlines play it up a bit. And after you've bought the issue that screamed out *DRUNKEN PILOT ARRESTED AT MAJOR AIRPORT* only to find out 8 sentences into the story that the incident involved an ultra-light driver taking off from Buada Lagoon in Nauru with a 6 pack strapped to his seat, well, it's a bit late to get your money back isn't it? On the evening of Wednesday July 27th here in Canada, which is of course sometime in the not too distant future in Sydney Australia, SKY NEWS out of Australia sent the following headline over the wires: *Plane Catches Fire Over Sydney* The next couple of lines went on to indicate an Air
Canada flight bound for Vancouver was on fire and attempting an emergency landing in Sydney. Now even if you're a major shareholder in say, Westjet, this is not the kind of news you want to hear about a competitor. Red ink's okay - a catastrophe in the making isn't okay. In the hours that followed, the story began to emerge, the contents of which revealed about as much excitement as the blurb in the financial section regarding a quarter of a cent drop in the Canadian Dollar vs the Albania Lek. *Uncontained Fire On Board* was eventually whittled down to a flight attendant seeing smoke coming out of a microwave shortly after take-off and reporting this to the captain who as a precautionary measure returned to Sydney. This kind of issue is quite common, not only around our house when my lovely bride decides to prepare dinner, but let's face it, after re-heating Subway Foot Longs over and over and over again in the wrapper as your main meal for economy class - that $99 Panasonic's eventually going to groan in protest. *Captain Declares an Emergency* was the follow up and other than perhaps him thinking it was HIS sub getting the flambe treatment, no emergency was declared it was a routine landing. *Fuel Dumped Prior to Landing* - well - they got this one right. While a Boe-
ing 777 is designed to take off carrying close to 46,000 gallons of fuel, (171,000 liters for you non-metric challenged) landing with that much weight's a lot like jumping off a 10 ft ledge with 200 lbs of lead weights strapped to your chest. Something's gonna go snap. *Airport Firefighters Standing Ready* - uh that's their job - it's what they do at airports. They stand ready - 24/7. When the smoke cleared and the various non pulitzer types finally had the facts handed to them on a silver platter, it became such a non-issue that these glorious tabloids moved on to other meaningful stories such as a woman being kicked out of a WalMart in Eugene Oregon for shopping in a string bikini. Which I suspect was far more dramatic from a viewing perspective than the Air Canada incident. It just didn't sell as many copies. Next issue I think I'll shift over to the tabloid style. A story about how after 16 years we're moving from our old location into a brand new facility needs a little spicing up. *Pace Setter Travel Closing Their Office* is an attention grabber. *Firefighters Standing By* has possibilities as well – then again – neighbours are used to that every time my lovely bride volunteers to operate the kitchen. Adios until next time Dave Heron
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The Oral Health Connection
are of paramount importance in the prevention of gum disease and mainteTeeth Cleanings' – more than an esthetic issue nance of a healthy smile. It is mportant to keep a By Penny Judson-Benny ~ Registered Dental Hygienist ihomecare regimen that is Everybody loves a bright, The term 'teeth cleaning' cles/ligaments and bone. simple to follow, but thorwhite and clean-looking has been used for decades to These structures all work ough as well. Dental mouth smile. When we meet some- describe a procedure that together in order for the rinses do not replace proper one for the first time, the enhances and prolongs the dentition to work properly. brushing and flossing. It is eyes and teeth are the facial life of the teeth and support- Chronic infection in the important to physically features we notice and ing structures that hold the periodontium can cause per- remove the biofilm regularly. remember most. When some- teeth in. Most clients get manent damage to the teeth Most times getting the one has beautiful teeth, they their teeth cleaned to make and supporting structures. teeth cleaned every six smile a lot and show a cer- their smile look cleaner It is important to eradicate months should suffice. If tain level of confidence. (whiter) and to make their the inflammatory process in there has been permanent When someone has teeth breath smell fresher. But a order to prevent breakdown damage to the periodontal with a lot of problems, it defi- 'teeth cleaning' is a lot more of the periodontal structures s t r u c t u r e s ( r e c e s s i o n , nitely reflects on their comprehensive than making in the mouth. peridodontal pockets and appearance and that person your smile look and smell What should a 'teeth clean- bone loss around the teeth), will tend to hide their smile better. The reasons behind ing' involve? every 3-4 months will be recor not smile at all. regular teeth cleanings or A 'teeth cleaning' or ommended. The mouth and teeth are 'periodontal care' go far 'periodontal care' involves Most people do not realize an instrumental part of com- beyond what is seen when the removal of the biofilm. In t h e d a m a g e t h a t h a s munication. How we portray we smile. most cases there is also tar- occurred in the mouth until ourselves to other people is The mouth is full of bacte- tar adhering to the teeth. Tar- there has already been permostly demonstrated by a ria. There are hundreds of tar is a hard, mineralized manent bone loss and strucsmiling (or non-smiling!) identifiable bacteria in the deposit that builds-up above tural damage. Gum disease demeanor and proper pro- mouth, on the tongue, on the and below the gumline. usually does not hurt and nunciation of our words to teeth and in the gums. Bac- Biofilm loves tartar and the symptoms are very subothers. No one ever forgets teria on the teeth and in the clings to it for dear life! In tle. Bleeding gums, bad an articulate speaker - espe- gums is referred to as order to rid the teeth and breath and consistent bad cially one with a fabulous 'plaque' or 'biofilm'. The bac- gums of plaque, the tartar taste in the mouth may be smile! teria in plaque varies, must be removed as well. indicators of progressing The mouth and teeth are depending on how long it has Extrinsic stain is another gum disease. an integral part of digestion. been colonized on the teeth type of deposit that can build It is important to estabIf we don't chew our food or in the gums. The longer up on the teeth. This pro- lish a regular 'teeth cleaning' properly and stimulate the plaque is present, the vides for a rough surface schedule and incorporate a proper saliva flow, it is very more aggressive it is on the that the biofilm can attach to thorough homecare prodifficult for our body to start teeth and gums. Plaque that as well. Debriding the teeth gram. A prevention program breaking down nutrients is not removed on a regular thoroughly with proper scal- at an early age can prolong into the proper form and size basis causes an inflamma- ing and root planing tech- the health and life of your that our cells can benefit tory process in the mouth n i q u e s c a n r i d t h e teeth and body. It should be and body. This inflamma- periodontium of the harmful considered a lifelong investfrom. Our teeth keep our lips in tion, if not treated can cause bacteria that causes gum ment for a high quality life as the proper position and pre- eventual tooth loss as well as disease. Ultrasonic scalers we age! vent them from 'sinking influence the progression of (electric magnetostrictive i n w a r d s ' t o w a r d s t h e many systemic diseases (car- units), hand scalers and poldiovascular disease, diabe- ishing units are used to ‘Keep Your Smile For tongue. A Lifetime!' For such a small part of tes, immune disorders etc…) debride the teeth during Regular and thorough periodontal care. Educating our body, the teeth definitely Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is have a huge impact on the periodontal care is an impor- about a proper dental owner and operator of Mounquality of our lives. This is tant part of preventing the homecare program should the tain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in why it is so important to take breakdown of periodontal be discussed and demon- Black Diamond and can be conT h e strated during a teeth clean- tacted at 403-933-7722. care of them and treat them s t r u c t u r e s . like an investment for now 'periodontium' consists of ing visit. 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The Land of Painted Caves ~ Jean Auel This book is the conclusion of the Earth's Children series set during the last ice age. The first in the series - The Clan of the Cave Bear is a book many of you will remember. In this novel, Ayla, Jondalar and their infant daughter Jonayla do a lot of travelling. Ayla has been chosen as an acolyte and during her training to become a spiritual leader, she must visit the sacred places - many of which are caves adorned by paintings done by the ancient ones. I have enjoyed these books for the wealth of information they contain regarding edible wild vegetables. Gathering roots, leaves, stems or rhizomes in order to survive is part of Ayla's everyday world. What she really specializes in, is the healing herbs she uses to make teas, pastes and various decoctions for a variety of everyday ailments or to remain healthy - treatments for stomach aches, contraception, toothaches, heart problems, inducing labour, stopping bleeding, anesthetics for setting bones, antisep-
The Tenth Gift ~ Jane Johnson Thank you Ms Johnson for this novel - it contains many of my favourite things - mystery, history and embroidery. For me it was a great read! Julia Lovat receives a gift of a 17th century book containing embroidery patterns. Included in the margins are
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faint diary entries written in very tiny handwriting. Julia delves into the story of Cat, finding that she and 60 other Cornishmen were taken captive by Muslim pirates from a church in 1625, transported to Morocco and auctioned off as slaves. Julia, herself, travels to North Africa to determine the authenticity of the little book. The story moves between the centuries and I enjoyed reading about Cat's life as well as Julia's. There is so much history and the viewpoints of two women, two timelines and two very different cultures kept me reading well into the night. Cat's needlepoint skills stand her in good stead for stitching men's wounds as well as making her valuable chattel. Pirates, inter-faith clashes, wonderful lush descriptions of Morocco - then and now - these two stories are stitched skillfully together. Descriptions of threads, fabrics, patterns, inventiveness and the necessity of embroidery by the two women who live 400 years apart are threaded so well together, how can you possibly stop reading? " Crossed Bones " The Salt Road
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tics to promote healing. The varieties and uses of animals hunted primarily for meat - aurochs, bison, deer is fascinating. Mammoths, rhinoceros, bears, wolverines and lions have their uses too - for furs, cooking and eating utensils, musical instruments and decorative beads and jewellery. Flint knapping and the skill in finding proper flint and successfully making the best knives, arrowheads and spearheads is equally interesting. Summer Meeting and the socializing, customs, rites, mating ceremonies and decision making for the group makes history come alive. Their societal norms are the result of having to cooperate as a group with those from other caves if anyone is to survive in this harsh and unforgiving land. Auel has done extensive research for which she has won many awards. Her details get tedious at times, but I found myself skimming those parts and moving on to the more interesting narrative. It has been a fascinating series and a glimpse back in time to see what life was like for people we feel we know. & The Clan of the Cave Bear & The Valley of Horses ……and all the others in the eight book series.
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Sheep River Library New Faces and New Materials as a council representative and was instrumental in handling the transportation of materials and furnishings during the move. Welcome Pam, Garry and new Turner Valley Council appointee, Lane Park. The FALL PROGRAM is all lined up with amazing new courses, seminars and workshops. You will be able to sneak a peek by checking into the library`s web page: www.sheepriverlibrary.ca. Registration will commence during the Turner Valley Art in the Park event on Saturday, August 13th. Stop into the library to pick up a program brochure and be the first to sign up. The four Travel Talks slated for this fall will cover South America, Iraq and the Yukon with hints from humourist Dave Heron on how not to fall prey to travel scams. Dog Tooth Mountain Film Group will be featuring films from Japan, Germany and Canada. McBride Career Group will be offering four courses on Career Development and there will four computer courses. Be sure to check out the three programs offered on Tuesday afternoons under the Terrific Tuesday Talks and Tea banner. New programs to the library include Yoga for Adults and Yoga for Mom`s and Tots, Events and Festival Planning and Flower Power. Literacy for Life will be offering a much expanded series of programs for chil-
dren at the Sheep River Library including Toddler Time, Movers and Shakers, Rhythm and Rhyme, Book Buddies and the very popular Dog Tales. Sign up for these courses on line at www.litforlife.com either at home or online at the library. The big addition to library programming is a series of activities scheduled for the six Fridays when the schools are closed all day. During these PD days, movies will be shown every morning. The afternoons will have scheduled events managed by the Boys and Girls Club including special speakers. Check out the web page to see who’s coming! With a grant from FCSS Black Diamond, lots of new resource materials will be in place by fall. Groups involved in partnering with the library to put on lifelong learning experiences have been asked to suggest reading and resource materials to augment their programs. A magnificent series of books on astronomy will supplement the program that will be offered by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Games and “how to” books for youth will be on the shelves especially for use during PD Days. A huge number of genealogy and quilt books have been added to the collections over the summer. And new materials are arriving every day. Come check us out!
Festival of the Arts The Festival of the Arts is an annual event hosted by the Town of Turner Valley held on the second Saturday in August in the Royalite Millennium Park. This festival will feature local area artists and artisans each presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils and water colours, photography and teak wood furnishings and handmade creations. Each artist will be present to meet with the public to discuss their work. All work will be available for purchase. In addition to the fine artwork, fine crafts will also be present. Festival patrons will find semi-precious jewellery, pottery and an array of high quality crafts. Local musicians from the area will take to the gazebo stage to perform throughout the afternoon. This community event promises to be one of enriching and engaging from midmorning all the way to late in the afternoon. The hours of the event are from 10:00am until 4:00pm in the Royalite Millennium Park; located on the northeast corner of the four way stop. Admission and parking are free. For more information about this event and other upcoming community events, please visit turnervalley.ca or phone 403-933-4944.
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The Board of Directors of the Sheep River Library are pleased to announce that Jan Burney, a resident of Turner Valley, has been appointed to the position of Library Manager. Jan by far meets the majority of required qualifications from amongst the 14 applications received. She has demonstrated time management skills and her community involvement shows experience in public service, forming and sustaining partnerships, and strong organizational and communications skills. Attention to details and establishing workable procedures and guidelines are a priority with her. Jan commenced her new position on Monday, July 25th. Please drop in and visit Jan in her new position. There will be a few changes to the Board of Directors due to the resignation of Jo KelleherWilliams and Ernestine Dumont, both of whom have agreed to serve in voluntary capacities on special projects. Pam Vipond has been appointed by the Town of Black Diamond. Pam has implemented several programs at the library including the Community Kitchen, TIPS (Treasurers in ProgresS) Telling Your Story and Managing Final Stages of Life. Garry Pollock has been appointed by the Town of Turner Valley. Garry served on the board
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By Dr. Charles A. Boulet
Great Skater, Dull Skates attention. The specific if anything could be wrong.
When is it appropriate to prescribe prescription lenses for children? By far, most children grow and appear to be just fine by the time they start school. Only severe and debilitating visual dysfunction is easy to spot, but still is sometimes missed by parents and teachers. Unless a child is squinting all the time, has crossed eyes or sits close to books and TV to see, they will likely never be taken in for a comprehensive visual function assessment. Consider a hockey analogy, one I've used before. A child may be a mediocre skater or a great skater, but if the skates are dull, both will have trouble playing. With dull blades, the poor or mediocre skater will have greater difficulty developing stick handling skills. For the strong skater, slightly dull skates won't make too much of a difference, but it's best to just keep the skates sharp. The weak skater might even find it so frustrating that they simply quit or express this frustration through anger. Sharp skates help in grabbing the ice to provide better thrust and control so the player does not have to think about it or spend too much energy simply moving about. Vision is very much the same. No two children have exactly the same eyes and all eyes must do some work in order to see easily and move with dexterity across a page of print. With poor vision (that is, poor motor control or clarity), the child will struggle to a greater or lesser degree, especially when learning to read. In the world of hockey, sharp skates means the player can focus on the play and skill development. In the classroom, strong effortless vision means the child can concentrate fully on the task of learning and paying
needs of the child varies greatly: In some cases, vision is so bad, the child quickly falls behind and exhibits other medical problems including dyslexia, ADHD and depression-like syndromes. However, the problem does not have to be so severe to be a real obstacle. For a child who already has trouble reading, a small visual problem can represent a greater obstacle. My approach to prescribing glasses is simple. I have a number of cut-off limits, and if the glasses prescription goes beyond those numbers, I will recommend glasses every time. For those who fall below those cut off limits, I will consider the overall circumstances. If I feel vision represents even a mild impediment, it is an impediment that should be addressed. Going back to hockey, if sharper skates will make a 10% improvement in performance, then why would you not give the child the benefit of the boost? In the classroom, where the child spends many hours with visually intensive tasks and must keep up all the time, even small obstacles can become big problems over time. Some people are surprised when I suggest glasses to assist their children who seem to be fine otherwise. Sometimes it is the cost, other times it is the social stigma of wearing spectacles (yes, for some people, glasses still represent 'nerdiness' or some sort of weakness) and part is the difficulty of 'seeing' the benefit. Eyes and vision are very complex and must operate with great accuracy in the classroom. Children, for their part, find it difficult to express in words what they feel when they find dealing with text difficult. To the child, the struggle is just 'normal'; in the absence of a complaint, parents wonder
Nonetheless, in the average classroom, 25-30% of children will have some sort of addressable visual impediment to sustained nearpoint work, that is, classroom learning. For those affected (including parents, teachers, support staff and the child) it is a simple matter of leveling the playing field to avoid unnecessary grief and expense. When I'm on the fence when deciding what to do, I will often recommend a 'better safe than sorry' approach and this is sometimes more difficult to understand than a simple term like 'need'. When I feel there is a benefit but no strong 'need', I will notify parents, usually using a percentage to explain things more clearly: One child might have a 10% benefit from lenses and therapy, while another might have an overall 90% benefit or more (that is, they 'need them'). There's a nuance here that is difficult to grasp, but this does not change my recommendations. Children cannot simply be placed into the 'need' and 'don't need' camps. Things just don't work that way anymore, not in the classroom, not in a world of pervasive electronic media. Glasses in school, like sharp skates on the ice, can ensure a child is not held back for something very easy to address. It's all a matter of having the right tools for the job and eliminating unnecessary obstacles so the child can focus on more important things - like learning to read. 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.
Share Your Care and Promote Wildlife Education By: Christina Keough Your vote can make the difference in promoting wildlife education right here in the foothills of Alberta! But we now need your help! The Cross Conservation Area is part of a contest held by Fido-Evergreen where Canadians can vote for a project close to their hearts. We could receive up to $25,000. We provide a safe haven for many species and we also connect with
6,500 kids every year. With your help, we can use this funding to present our “Take Action for Wildlife” program to all our education visitors. This program encourages students and teachers to undertake their own wildlife protection initiatives. Being able to reach students in this way will have a ripple effect. Students will be encouraged to share their stories and images, which
we will also post on our website; inspiring others to take action, too! Visit: www.shareyourcare.ca to view the Cross Conservation Area's “Promote Wildlife Education” project and vote! You will receive a free hike on the land with a friend in appreciation of your vote. You can vote every single day until August 14th! Please note you need a Facebook account to vote.
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Grassroots ~ August 2nd - August 15th, 2011 HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 ONLY ONCE. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line and a few numbers are provided to get you started! Answer will be printed in the next issue
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Last Issue’s Solution
by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) If you have the impulse to help someone, make sure your resulting gesture is actually going to be helpful -- in advance. Perhaps go one step deeper and question your motives, and your perception that anyone in particular needs your assistance. If those checks tell you to proceed, I suggest you then call the person up and ask if there is some way you can help, rather than just taking it upon yourself to do so. Meanwhile the focus of your life really needs to be you right now. You're entering a phase ideal for inner questioning, and seem to be seeking the resolution and completion of certain stories that have gone on seemingly forever. Your first impulse to cut yourself off from the past may be followed by the recognition that you have yet to do precisely that, but remember what you're seeking is not 'cutting off' but rather emotional closure.
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13. Growth of stunted vegetation 14. LA 70360 16. Put into service 17. Snakelike fish 21. Radioactivity unit 22. Large WPA project 23. Young female socialite 26. About tide 27. 2nd musical tone 28. Ask at O'Donnell's Web page 29. A rule in Sanskrit 31. Misleading & dishonest 34. Manual computing devices 36. Ancient Egyptian sun god 37. Double helix nucleic acid 38. A place to sleep 39. Former CIA 40. 2001 Spielberg film 41. Not hidden 42. Xhosas (alt sp.) 43. Chauvinists 45. A health resort Resin used in shellac Highly incensed Deliberate affront A sleeved outer garment Glutamic acid Transmits info from DNA = to 2 ens -__, denotes past
Last Issue’s Answers
Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) It is amazing how different your perception of yourself can be from how you're perceived by those around you. I would say that on the whole, most people have a much higher opinion of you than you do of yourself. You might doubt them, but that doesn't mean they're wrong. It also doesn't mean that you can live by allowing your friends to shore up your self-esteem. You can, however, make careful note of what you observe outside you contrasted with what you observe inside you. You can notice the filter through which you're seeing yourself, and through which you are perceiving what others say about you. On a good day, you will simply trust. The notion of whether you're a 'good person' or a 'bad person' is made irrelevant by something, for example, like trusting the love that you feel. That said, if you have anything for which you want to make amends, now would be a great time. Acknowledging where you feel you have fallen short commands something more important than the respect of others: and that is self-respect.
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) Pay attention to the conditions at the beginning of any story or circumstance to get a sense of how it's likely to work out. Pay attention to the presence of unresolved material from the last cycle, because it's likely to be carried over into the next one. Aspects of yourself that you think of as inherent or unable to change are the ones that are caught on this treadmill. It can, at first, take an enormous amount of will power (conscious intention, followed up by action, with the results reinvested in intention) to get out of a cycle wherein history repeats itself. But there is something else at work. It's about belief. Usually, belief is an unconscious process; the decision to accept something as true or not is rarely preceded by actual thought and contemplation. I suggest you watch this process in action -- particularly when it comes to what you believe about yourself. It's not all true.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) I strongly suggest you go out of your way to play fair the next few days, and while we're at it, keep that as a goal for the next month. One hint that you may need an ethics check is if you're perceiving differences between yourself and others that are translating into rationales for how you, in turn, might act toward them. The operative device here is rationalization. Listen for moments when you are stating reasons to yourself, which you then build into strategies. Others don't have to be wrong for you to be right, and further, they are entitled to be wrong and you don't have to do anything about it, or even have much to say about it. Part of why this mode is so problematic is because in getting into the 'me vs. them' state of mind, what you're really doing is cutting yourself in half. If you approach the world from a whole state of being, you will see a lot less conflict, and the conflict you do see will mean a lot less. And for you to succeed, nobody has to fail.
Gemini (May 20-June 21) You seem to be focused on the distant past. I suggest you sort out the difference between your opinion of things, and how you feel about them. Your mind seems to be overrunning your emotions, and your emotions are trying to come to the surface. One way to work with this is to set aside your opinions and stick to the basic facts of any situation. Given that certain key parts of this scenario are related to the history of your life, and the history of your family, that may take some research, though that will serve a few purposes. One will be to correct any misconceptions you may have; incorrect facts have a way of leading to frustrating or useless opinions. Second, you'll get a chance to be a bit more detached about your situation, which will allow your perceptions some space to take in the nature of reality. Remember, the 'nature of reality' is best explored as an experiment in perception. You don't need to come to any conclusions; anyway I don't think they will help you, because what you'll benefit from most is an open mind.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) The professional move you're contemplating is going to come in three phases, the first of which you seem to have embarked upon this week. Consider this the test phase of a new project or journey. Note carefully your environment, including what influence you seem to have, and what influence you lack. Check carefully the extent to which certain details need attention, and what practical matters fall into place. Then, get ready for a total reassessment of your plan. At this point it does not matter whether you seem to succeed or fail. Stick to your vision, indeed, nourish it and let it nourish you. The relationship between your vision and any particular outcome is like the relationship between the Earth and a tree. The tree is rooted in the Earth; it grows from the Earth, but the world that supports it is far greater. Then, let that guide you through the next few phases of your movements.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) There are two really good ways to work with money. One is to treat it as a science. The flow of wealth has certain properties that are rather unrelated to what you may have been brainwashed with as a kid. Careful study of people, of how they conduct transactions, and where you fit into the equation will tell you a lot. The second way is to treat money as energy, which can flow or get stuck. You can have a lot of energy, and it can get hung up; you can have relatively little and it can flow nicely and you feel successful. Yet the thing that will prevail over both is how you feel about yourself. This is the one essential thing that will have a way of dictating all the terms of your existence. No matter what else you may feel, believe or be up to, how you feel about yourself is both cause and effect; origin, journey and destination. Question your judgments. Embrace and share your gifts.
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Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) This weekend's New Moon in your birth sign is the harbinger of great beginnings. I suggest you take the long view, however, and not let any questions or doubts get in your way. Keep them on your shelf, where you can see them, but you don't have to take them down and play with them every 20 minutes. It's true that to 'succeed' means being on the brink of failure; to 'have' is right on the edge of not having. It is this line that so many people fear getting close to, opting instead for the supposedly safe ground of mediocrity. That is not your fate, though the coming few weeks represent a time of re-evaluation of your goals, your plans and more than anything your deeper sense of purpose. You were given the talents that you have; what do you plan to do with them, and more significantly, for what purpose? You are in a time in your life when great things are possible, and perhaps when you're experiencing more truly positive developing than you give yourself credit for.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) It is sad but true that most people who pass through our planet don't go much deeper than the surface of who they are. One tradition I respect describes this as "the fear to look within," which emerges from one thing -- the fear of what we think we will discover. Borrowing from Christian terms, we fear that we will find sin. Translating that from Latin, we fear lack of some kind. In modern psychological terms, there are a great many people who are terrified that they are empty inside, and therefore spend their lives existing on the shell of their psyche. There is really only one way to find out the truth, and that is to dive inside. Yes, there can and often are challenges associated with entering unknown inner territory. But much like diving into water, the fear is all in the anticipation. You have recently embarked on some kind of unusual inner journey. Yes, this is real; and so far as I can see, once you pass through the narrow gap of self-judgment, you have
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) You may be feeling a kind of anticipation anxiety, as if something big is about to happen. The way the world is, I would not call you paranoid; the current structure of consciousness is all about something big happening, to which we all respond like criminals when the lights are turned on, then we go back to sleep. In this environment, anticipation anxiety can be a real problem, a kind of lurking psychic sensation that something is about to pop up. I suggest you channel that feeling directly into a creative outlet of some kind. That could be anything from making music to listening to it; express some wholesome indulgence in pleasure; get around some people you love and trust and make food. The kind of fear you may be processing is a lot more poignant if you think you live in a vacuum, and if your creative energy gets bottled up. And it's likely to vanish entirely among trusted friends and when you take part in any form of play or loving communication.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You need to figure out a way to vent some pressure. Obviously, make it constructive, though I can tell you from your charts that this is the deep underground kind of pressure, unlikely the kind you can work out with a stroll in the park. I suggest you work your way down to that level gradually, but steadily. This is one of those psychic equations where there is always a little deeper you can go, so I suggest you just move inward toward the direction of any tension you might feel. There comes a moment when the energy you're holding starts to release. Then you can relax into a new layer of yourself and keep going. As you explore and experience, notice how your relationship to existence changes. Notice what happens to your tension level, your anxiety level, and your perception of your problems. Notice how you think others feel about you. Notice, more than anything, changes to your sense of what you think is possible.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 Mars is about to enter your sympathetic water sign Cancer. That's another way of saying how much fun you have will be matched by how much fun you think you deserve. While Pisces has a reputation for being hedonistic, I have found that more often the opposite is true: those born under your sign who are obsessed by ethics plunge themselves into service. This may be a defensive reaction of some kind. It may also be a common-sense response to existence in a world that, frankly, needs a lot of help. Anyway, I would propose experimenting with a new kind of common sense, the one about you experiencing some of the pleasure and nourishment you want. The key word here is want rather than need; needs are great, but that concept seems to be a hedge against the guilt typically associated with desire. I'm suggesting you jump over the hedge and go right into the garden.
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The FOOTHILLS SALVAGE & RECYCLING SOCIETY is seeking an ASSISTANT MANAGER for its Salvage Centre located at the MD of Foothills Landfill site. This position is a part time permanent position supporting the manager. The society is a non profit organization that facilitates the reuse of discarded “stuff”. The aim is to keep reusable items out of the landfill and in the hands of people who will reuse them. The society collects revenue from the operation of the centre which it uses to sustain operations. Any residual revenue is donated to local charities.
The FOOTHILLS SALVAGE & RECYCLING SOCIETY is seeking a MANAGER for its Salvage Centre located at the MD of Foothills Landfill site. This position is a full time temporary position for one year to cover a maternity leave. The society is a non profit organization that facilitates the reuse of discarded “stuff”. The aim is to keep reusable items out of the landfill and in the hands of people who will reuse them. The society collects revenue from the operation of the centre which it uses to sustain operations. Any residual revenue is donated to local charities.
The ASSISTANT MANAGER'S role is to assist the Manager in overseeing the day to day operations of the centre. Their key responsibility areas include: 1. Volunteer relations 2. Public relations 3. Site management 4. Administration 5. Holiday Coverage QUALIFICATIONS: Good interpersonal skills i.e. the ability to listen to others, and to communicate ideas and information. Solid relationship skills i.e. the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of interest groups. An orientation to fact-based problem solving. An ability to lead and work well in a team environment. Flexibility with respect to work schedules. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Management experience in a business environment is an asset. Past participation in a volunteer capacity. SALARY RANGE: $15 an hour HOURS OF WORK: 24 hours per week START DATE: August 15, 2011 based on qualified applicant.
The MANAGER'S role is to oversee the day to day operations of the centre. Their key responsibility areas include: 1. Volunteer relations 2. Public relations 3. Site management 4. Administration QUALIFICATIONS: Good interpersonal skills i.e. the ability to listen to others, and to communicate ideas and information. Solid relationship skills i.e. the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of interest groups. An orientation to fact-based problem solving. An ability to lead and work well in a team environment. Flexibility with respect to work schedules. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Management experience in a business environment, preferably retail. Past participation in a volunteer capacity an asset. Previous experience with fund development and grant applications an asset. SALARY RANGE: $20 an hour HOURS OF WORK: 32 hours per week START DATE: August 15, 2011 based on qualified applicant.
Resumes may be sent to Jamie Myles electronically at foothillssalvagesociety@gmail.com or by mail to Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society C/o Jamie Myles PO Box 1751 Okotoks, AB T1S 1B6
Resumes may be sent to Jamie Myles electronically at foothillssalvagesociety@gmail.com or by mail to Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society C/o Jamie Myles PO Box 1751 Okotoks, AB T1S 1B6
Application deadline is August 10, 2011. Only those candidates selected for a follow up interview will be contacted.
Application deadline is August 10, 2011. Only those candidates selected for a follow up interview will be contacted.
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the outdoor types needed to help once in a while in putting up wording to announce upcoming events. Call Jan at the library 9333278. ************************ 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 Michelle, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator at 403.933.4028 or email recreation.hcl@foothills fdtn.org. ************************ Volunteers needed for the 15th Annual Millarville Rodeo August
Faith Forum
From One Beggar to Another By Gloria Wessner Good news is something that all of us like to share with one another. When something good happens to me, one of the first things that come to mind is “who could I phone and share this with?” When I write 'Faith Forum' each time, the main question I ask myself is “how am I going to share the Good News with the readers this week?” As I was thinking about that question, I was reminded of two of Jesus' own stories that he told. You see, Jesus wasn't worried about what others thought of him – he just shared his love and life with those who were around him, and he zeroed in on those he knew needed him the most. That was usually those who really listened and paid attention to him – not those who were really interested only in themselves. Here are those stories: “By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, "He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends." Their grumbling triggered this story. "Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn't you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, 'Celebrate with me! I've found my lost sheep!' Count on it—there's more joy in heaven over one sinner's rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.”(Jesus speaking) (John 15:1-7 The Message) And: "Or imagine a woman who
has ten coins and loses one. Won't she light a lamp and scour the house, looking in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And when she finds it you can be sure she'll call her friends and neighbors: 'Celebrate with me! I found my lost coin!' Count on it—that's the kind of party God's angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God."(Jesus speaking) (John 15:8-10 The Message) The reality is that all of us need rescuing by God – from our self - centeredness, greed, thoughtlessness and living only for ourselves; just to name a few of our issues. This includes religious leaders today whose lives haven't been changed by God, too; the same as it was in Jesus' day as this story says. The good news is that we can be rescued from all of this because of what Jesus did for us by dying on that cross and rising again from the dead. And he did that because he CHOSE to – I don't think any of us would willingly die for someone else, except on a very rare occasion. To think that the angels have a great party every time one of us is rescued, too! Now that's being alive! And that's just the beginning! Besides having him living inside of me throughout this life and helping me in every situation here; when this body dies, the real me will continue to live the most amazing and abundant life there is in the entire universe – with him in heaven forever, who went through all of this for me and you. This can be true for anyone, no matter what they've thought or done, who chooses to become a member of God's forever family. I guess you could say “I'm just one beggar, telling other beggars, where to find the Bread of Life.” Readers are invited to write Gloria at: gloriawes@hotmail.com
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. ************************
High Country Carriage Driving Club needs volunteers to assist with our event being held September 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2011 . Information barb-que to be held Tuesday, August 16th, 2011. Please call 403-9311012 or e-mail foxyd@live.ca for time and location. Lots of fun!
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Answers will be printed in the next issue Answers to last issue’s puzzles: 1) a 2) Anchor man, Achilles heel, chain saw, mountain goat, fruit cocktail, bread winner, queen bee, Roman nose, rubber stamp, wolf whistle, leap frog, gold fish, rain bow, ghost writer, kangaroo court, Bermuda triangle, crocodile tears. The ‘unwanted’ pairs: red herring, white elephant, wall flower. 3) The figures at both ends move alternately, first the figure originally on the extreme left moves from left to right, then the figure originally on the extreme right moves from right to left. Therefore A is the answer. All “Can You Solve” puzzles have been generously provided by Mr. Larry Berg of High River.
Only at Joey’s Only By Pam Jones We all know that customer service is the most important aspect of a business relationship. Whether we are the customer or the provider, that 'extra mile' is what brings us all the most benefit. Last Wednesday was my granddaughter, Solena's, tenth birthday and my husband invited her to join us at Joey's Only in High River, for supper. Tanya cautioned us that Solena had her heart set on having escargot for her birthday and that a can had been purchased for her so she probably wouldn't eat much at Joey's unless they had escargot on the menu. Unfortunately, Joey's doesn't have them on their menu but we decided that when we arrived we would ask Craig, the owner, if he would cook our can of escargots for Solena. Arriving at Joey's we discovered that Craig was away for a week but his future daughter-in-law was manag-
ing the restaurant for him. As it turned out, Alex was more than accommodating and suggested several different methods that she could prepare the escargots for us. Settling on a garlic butter recipe, Alex donned her chef's hat and produced the most delicious escargot dish any of us have tasted in years. Being treated like royalty, Solena, begrudgingly allowed each of us a taste of one escargot and then quietly proceeded to eat the entire dish and announced “we should have bought two cans!” Alex went that extra mile for us and has solidified our belief that Joey's is a great place to eat. Not only that but we also discovered that Alex and her fiancé own the Joey's Only over in Strathmore – guess where we will be eating the next time we go through Strathmore? Thank you Alex for making one little girl very happy!
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Rod 403-861-5956 Email: rods.emi@telus.net
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Sun - Thurs 10am - 10pm Fri & Sat 10am - 11pm
(Beside the Esso)
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1 block north of 4 way stop in Black Diamond
WATER WELL DEVELOPMENT AQUACLEAR DRILLING INC. • Domestic & Industrial Water Wells • Well Servicing & Repairs • Shock Chlorination • Air Rotary Drilling • Professional Service & Quality • 25 years experience
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Lewis Parkhouse
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DJ Ranch Horsemanship Facility
Making Dreams Come True 403-938-2469
8 miles west of Okotoks on Highway #7
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lewis@aquacleardrilling.com www.aquacleardrilling.com High River, AB
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