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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.
----------------------------------------------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. --------------------------------------------------------
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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 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. -------------------------------------------------------5:00pm Meat Draw & Chase the Ace (draw at 6:15pm) - 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.
---------------------------------------------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. www.rcl78.com. ---------------------------------------------August 20th - 8 to 5pm - 104th Annual PRIDDIS & MILLARVILLE FAIR. Millarville Race Track. 403931-3411. ---------------------------------------------Aug 20th - 1 to 5pm. Sid Hartung Memorial RODEO. Vulcan. ---------------------------------------------Aug 27th - 8am - FOOTHILLS ----------------------------------------------- HIGHLAND GAMES - Foothills Composite School sports field, FRIDAY 1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Okotoks. Night Longview School - George 403-808- ---------------------------------------------9948.
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The 104th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair, happening Saturday, August 20th and fully integrated with the famous Millarville Farmers' Market, is one of the last, great Agricultural Fairs in Canada. The day is a great one for children in particular, with Kid's World and its craft corner, jumping tent, races and other entertainments, a Petting Zoo, the return of the friendly, gigantic grey Percherons from the Bar-U Ranch and a team of horses named Nelly and Shelley making ice cream (yes, you read that right) and all manner of ducks, roosters, chickens, kids roping, children's pet shows, a messy pie-eating contest, dressed-up horse competition, hayrides, a parade . . . . and the list goes on. An Acreage Equipment Show (new this year), Automobile Show N' Shine, live auctions and of course the original reason for the Fair itself in 1907, the more than 4,000 entered competition exhibits of produce, grains, grasses, livestock, baking, sewing, artwork, creative writing, photography and many other categories to gaze upon. The Fair will also be a waypoint for Wild Pink Yonder's epic, 22 day horseback trail ride from southern to northern Alberta, with an overnight stopover and then an "On Track To Beat Breast Cancer" awareness/fundraising walk on the Millarville Racetrack on Fair day. It will be your chance to show your support with pink scarves, shirts, hats and special bracelets and make the Fair the pinkest in Canada.
New to the Fair this year will be a hilarious Working Farm Truck Competition where the local farmers and ranchers will be able to bring their most serviceable but ingeniously ducttaped, baler-wired, binder-twined, older but functional farm vehicles in for a little competition with a surprise celebrity judge. Each contestant will start with 200 points with deductions starting for the newest, shiniest and cleanest of vehicles but points gained for demonstrated survivability, jumper cables on the seat, quarts of oil rolling around on the passenger floor, an old hound dog in the back . .... Adding to the fun of the Fair is the Reggie The Rooster Raffle where the winning ticket has a choice of one (1) of Reggie, our eight-foot tall, 400 lb Rooster, or a 1978 Chevy 3/4 ton farm truck that still runs on five year old gas left in the tank after it was abandoned in a field or, finally, having MRAS make a $2,500 donation to Wild Pink Yonder to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Tickets are $5 with 2000 being printed. Reggie The Rooster Raffle tickets can be bought at the
Millarville Farmers Market on Saturdays or the MRAS office on weekdays. Draw will be held on Fair Day. Reggie could also use some help from kids and adults alike in the "Reggie's Long Journey Home Contest." You can enter an essay and art contest and fill in the blanks with your imagination as to where he's been in the time between the first Fair in 1907 and the present day. Details are on our "Contests & Fun" page at www.millarvilleracetrack. com. Just click on the Rooster!!! The Fair enjoyed a record year in 2010 with more than 7,000 in attendance and over 4,000 bench entries. The Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, with origins older than the Province of Alberta, is a non-profit entity which sponsors the famous Millarville Farmers' Market, Alberta's oldest and second largest outdoor market with expanded hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through to October 8, the Millarville Christmas Market, one of the largest crafts and artisan shows in Alberta and three major historic events, the just concluded 106th Annual Millarville Races on Canada Day, July 1, the 15th Annual Millarville Rodeo August 5-7 and the 104th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair. The MRAS has more than 100,000 pass through its gates in any single year, with more than 300 members and over 500 volunteers providing thousands of hours of time in ensuring the community-focused facilities continue for future generations. For information about the MRAS and its facilities and programs, please contact MRAS President John Dakers at 403931-3411 or go to www.millarvilleracetrack.com
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August at Sheep River Library
Sheep River Library is experiencing one of its busiest summers on record. SPLASH, the summer reading program hosted by the library, has seen about 20 participants a day over the summer months. Teen Zine and the Teen Summer Reading experience which was organized by Marigold, has had many kids participating in order to win the prizes automatically given to participants who finish two of the five levels. (Kids, there is still time to get in on these great prizes! Pick up a brochure at the library or at Boys and Girls Club). The first two weeks of August saw the library filled daily from 8am until 5pm with over thirty members of the Boys and Girls Club who took advantage of the new board games, computer activities, crafts, reading books and watching movies between swimming classes and free time in the pool. A great partnership experience that worked very well! Membership in the library is well over 1,800, the largest number ever recorded. The kindergarten sponsorship program initiated by Mark at AG Foods
has played a huge role in the increase in family memberships. A number of people visiting the library book sale during Turner Valley days took advantage of the opportunity to tour the facility and take out a membership. Family membership is only $20 per year. An unofficial target of new manager Jan Burney is to reach 2,000 by the New Year! Unfortunately, the beautiful high beamed ceiling in the library, while spectacular to look at, is the source of concern for staff and patrons. Any noise echoes! And since the goal is that the library is a fun place to be and activities and discussion are encouraged, solutions to the noise level are being investigated. The first noise source to be addressed is the use of computers and computer games. From now on, the sound on the computers must be muted at all times. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own headphones or headphones can be purchased at the front desk for $2.00. Thank you to patrons who have stepped up to take out magazine subscriptions for the library.
Several titles that were close to expiry were saved. Check out the recognition signs in the magazine section to see those who have joined the list of magazine donors. In jeopardy are a few more magazines whose time is running out in September or October – Country Living, Consumer Report, Canadian House and Homes and Birds in Bloom to name a few. Check with the front desk to see other titles coming up for renewal. Magazine subscriptions in addition to those on the shelves are always welcome. Registration for fall courses commenced during the Art in the Park celebrations on Saturday, August 13th. Brochures outlining all the adult classes are available in the library or on line at www.sheepriverlibrary.ca. Don't miss out on some of the fabulous lifelong learning experiences scheduled for this fall at Sheep River Library. Learn a new language through Mango! Check out Career Development courses put on by McBride Career Group. Personal Development courses include sessions on mort-
TED MORTON UNVEILS ROBERT BATEMAN CONSERVATION LICENSE PLATE PROPOSAL Ted Morton, candidate for leadership of Alberta's PC Party, unveiled a new conservation license plate proposal to supporters and members of the media this morning at the Bow Habitat Station. The plate is a collaboration with internationally renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman. The design was unveiled with CalgaryLougheed MLA Dave Rodney and a video address from Bateman. Proceeds from sales of the vanity plate will go in part to Bateman's Get to Know program for children, as well as an Albertan conservation group of the plate holder's choice. "We decided that the big horn sheep would be the best subject for the plate because it's a big powerful animal and it
gives me the opportunity to show the great mountain landscape of the rockies of Alberta," explained Bateman in the video address. The plate also features Alberta's provincial motto, Strong and Free. "The license plate program is not only a beautiful way to advertise and promote our province but it will provide additional funds for educating young Albertans on our natural inheritance," said Morton. To see the video and learn more about Robert Bateman’s Get to Know program go to: www.tedmorton.ca/conservationlicense-plate.html
gages, buying your first home, telling your story and mastering final stages of life. Yoga for Beginners is new under the General Interest section as well as sessions on how to Make a Fall Wreath, how to begin exploring your family history in Genealogy 101, how to help your group or club put on a special event or festival and how to discover what's up in the night sky by utilizing the Starblast Astronomical Telescope which is coming to our library soon. Four travel talks have been scheduled along with two Wilderness/Wildlife sessions. Pick up a brochure soon. Registration has already started! Casino Volunteers needed! The Friends of the Sheep River Library have been slated to manage a casino on February 14th and 15th, 2012. Forty volunteers are needed to cover the day and evening shifts for the two days. This will be a major fund raiser for the library and upcoming costs during 2012. If you can help, please call Holly at 403-933-5890. Lots of help is needed, so please volunteer for one of these days.
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Councillor's Corner: by Councillor Jim Deacon Construction disruptions and road detours can be considered a pain in the rear! Utility construction and road repairs can be looked at as a short term pain for long time gain! At last year's AUMA Conference in Edmonton, our Mayor and some Council members met with the Transportation Minister and his staff. At that time Alberta Transportation's engineering staff confirmed with our Town Council members that paving WILL take place on Highway 22 through the Town of Black Diamond in the late summer of 2011. The Town's Public Works and Consulting Engineers had pre-planned
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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 month of August, 2011. ** Please watch the Town Office signs for notification of any Special Meetings during August.
Parks & Rec Department If you are looking for available pad/court rental times, advertising space info, or for any arena/rink inquiries, contact Les, Parks & Recreation Manager, at 403-933-5272; email: orarena@persona.ca Healthy Lawn Tips – Keep your grass cut to 3 inches in length & water only when conditions require it – 1 inch of water per week promotes a healthy root system
Thoughts of Support for The Gilberts
On August 5th a terrible accident occurred on Highway 22 south near Chain Lakes involving Dave and JoAnn Gilbert of Okotoks (owners of Sobey's) and their two children. Dave was not admitted to hospital and the children have since been released from the Alberta Children's Hospital. The current condition of JoAnn is that of a private nature and as such the owners and staff of the Gateway Gazette would simply like to let the entire Gilbert family know that our thoughts and prayers are with them all. In keeping with the philosophy of the Gateway
Gazette and out of respect for the privacy of the Gilbert family, we will not be reporting any details or updates but we do wish to acknowledge the heartfelt support that this community has offered the Gilbert family. STARS air ambulance was once again called to the scene of this accident and we feel it is important to recall one of our stories that appeared in our last issue. 'Reaching For the STARS' introduced Beverley Michalezki as the STARS Calendar Campaign representative in this area. If you have missed Beverley please call her at 403-933-4838.
Word History Q: Why is someone who is
Q: Why are people in the public eye said to be 'in the limelight’ A: Invented in 1825, limelight was used in lighthouses and theatres by burning a cylinder of lime which produced a brilliant light. In the theatre, a performer 'in the limelight' was the centre of attention.
feeling great 'on cloud nine'? A: Types of clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud. If someone is said to be on cloud nine, that person is floating well above worldly cares. Now you know....
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for water and sanitary sewer upgrades for portions of Highway 22. Town staff was successful in securing grant funding to offset the costs of these water and sanitary sewer repairs. After the repairs are completed on the water and sewer lines, the Province will pave those identified portions of Highway 22 at THEIR cost. This is a tremendous savings to the local tax payers. The contractors have toiled long hours to complete these repairs as quickly as possible. With the weather staying decent, steady progress will be maintained. The campground is full, and people, being curious, are still flocking to the business area to see what is going on. I also want to say “Thank You” to the business owners and residents for their patience. We only have a narrow window to do this type of work here in the Foothills, and summer time is it! Thanks again and I will supply another report next time.
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 has begun and will continue through August and 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.
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
The Informant By Todd Curran The Profitable Home (part 2) Is your home a money pit? For most homeowners, home is where the equity is, along with property taxes, mortgage payments, maintenance and improvement costs, utility bills and other wallet whoppers. With all these operating costs, is your most substantial asset also your biggest millstone? Is there a way to actually make your home profitable? Gadgets that can pay for themselves and even earn a return over time can also make a great deal of environmental sense. Battery chargers can trim the costs down really quick and “Smart” Power Strips retailing for around $40 will start paying for themselves in 60 days. By plugging your computer into the control outlet and all of your peripherals (monitor, printer, speakers, etc.) into the other outlets, turning on your computer will also power up the other devices and turning off your computer will turn the other devices off in kind. Even better, it actually functions as a switch, so when your
main unit powers off, there is no phantom “standby” electricity being drawn to the other peripherals. Not only will you save money on the powered-down peripherals, but you'll save money from the lack of phantom charge. Electricity Usage Monitors will pay for themselves in around three years by showing you how much electricity your powered-down electrical devices are still using. If you discover devices that are pulling a significant load, unplugging them or using an appropriate device to stop the drain will save you money over time. For under $2 a piece, compact fluorescent light bulbs can save you up to $100 per year. The fact of the matter is that by merely replacing a regular bulb with a CFL, you'll save about a dollar per bulb every two months or so. High efficiency shower heads retailing for under $20 save you money by reducing the amount of water that needs to flow through your hot water heater. An average household can save as much as 15,000 gallons of water per year by installing highefficiency shower heads.
Even better: that's 15,000 gallons of hot water that your heater doesn't have to heat, cutting down on your energy AND water costs. A $40 programmable thermostat pays for itself in six months or less through precise temperature control and can be programmed to automatically lower your air conditioning and/or heat use while you're not home. Just program it and forget about it; it will automatically adjust things for you so that you aren't wasting electricity and money. An $8,500 (including installation) residential windmill will take care of nearly all of your home electrical needs and pay for itself in eight years. It looks like a high-tech antenna, harnessing wind power to supply your juice. After 8 years, you're basically powering your house for free. In a REALLY off-the-wall concept for money-making potential, participate in Adzookie's deal to pay you to turn your home into an urban or suburban billboard. All you have to do is be willing to let them come paint your home (excluding windows, shutters and roof)
from top to bottom. When your contract is up (minimum of at least 3 months) they'll paint it back to your original colors and everyone walks away happy. It's completely ridiculous, but that doesn't mean you can't use it to your advantage. If you didn't have to pay your monthly mortgage how much could you accomplish around the home? Could that chunk of change help fund your basement renovation? Could you landscape your yard the way you've always wanted or even afford to take a family vacation? Either way you're guaranteed to get a new paint job out of it when the deal is over and that in itself is a few thousand dollars that most of us would have to work hard to save up for! Check out: www.adzookie.com/paintm yhouse.php for more details. From solar energy devices to hosting classes in your home, there are dozens of methods to make your home profitable by making your home work for YOU, and trying a few could have you laughing all the way to the mortgage company!
Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
What's With All the PINK? More than 75 riders make their annual trek across Alberta by horse and wagon, crossing 23 towns and 345 miles in 22 days, raising money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation in support of breast cancer research. On Saturday, August 13th, the riders were in the saddle in the Crowsnest Pass and starting their pink trail through the mountains. They will end at Fultonvale Arena, east of Sherwood Park on September 3rd. Many of the riders have a personal cancer story to tell. Hedi Klassen, from Ardrossan, for instance has ridden in Wild Pink Yonder for the last two years to support cancer research since a number of family members have faced the disease. A few months after last year's ride, she heard the words, “You have cancer.” Klassen received her last radiation treatment on June 29th and has spent the last few weeks preparing her mare, Lady Bey Ember for the three-week trek. Three weeks later, she was told she was cancer-free. “I will be riding with a different viewpoint this year,” says Klassen. “How lucky we are in Alberta to have the support and amazing medical facilities that we do. During my daily trips to the Cross Cancer Institute, I met so many who traveled from out of their home province to find the treatment they needed.
“Trail boss” Jane Hurl was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2006 and started Wild Pink Yonder with her son, Rusty, to make sure her future grandchildren do not have to live in fear of the disease. In 2009, Wild Pink Yonder raised $55,650 and in 2010, it raised $75,112. Jane's goal this year is to raise $100,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Wild Pink Yonder challenges towns along the route to be the “pinkest little town” and raise more money (per capita) than the others. Visit the website: www.wildpinkyonder.com to track the route across the province or to donate.
Longview Link On August 18th, up to 25 riders, horses and a wagon will arrive in Longview for the evening. This event will see lots of fun for everyone and it's all in support of cancer. The monies raised will all remain in Alberta and we encourage everyone to get out and involved in some way during the event. A BBQ will be held at the rodeo grounds at 6pm with everyone welcome. A small fee will be requested which will also be donated to the ride. We hope to see challenges from businesses, as well as individuals as to who the pinkest can be and we'd like to see everyone out and taking part in this fun event. Check out the Longview rocks on the hill painted pink, the flower pots all boasting pink plants and I'm sure you'll see more than one or two pink outfits as well. PINK HAIR all over the Village on
that day! A balloon launch is planned for after the supper, (balloon sales $2.50 each) again with the monies going to the cancer foundation. Please plan to come out and help us prove we may be small in numbers but we are HUGE in what's in our hearts. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the events during the time they are here please contact Michele Geistlinger or the office for more information. MUSIC/ART is first on the list for the weekend of the 20th and 21st of August so watch for info on the Music and Arts festival happening in Centennial Park. Be sure to make your way over on the weekend and listen to the wonderful talent from our area as well as check out the artisans and vendors. “Dotmocracy” was a huge success with votes from both adults and children on
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several pieces of equipment for the playground and the skate park. Keep watching the signs for meetings and PLEASE sign up to take part in the building of a playground, skate park and the Serenity / Memorial Garden on OCTOBER 15th, 2011. The summer has flown by so fast with so many different things happening that we neglected to mention the Longview School Graduation. The Village of Longview's “Eagle Pride Award” is presented each year to a student demonstrating admirable qualities and character in both school and the Longview Community. This year's recipient of the award was Dawson Nelson and on behalf of the residents of Longview and the surrounding community we offer our congratulations. Have a great week Chey
Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca 403-933-4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE BYLAW COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY LINE - 403.863.4341 The Turner Valley Fire Department is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. Check the town website www.turnervalleyfd.com for details and the application form.
TREES AND BUSHES ENCROACHING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY The Town of Turner Valley asks residents to walk around their property, including outside their rear fence line. Each year at this time, the Town receives several complaints about trees and bushes that either overhang or encroach upon public sidewalks and alleys, and the accumulation of garbage and debris in the alley behind residences. Please make sure your trees/bushes are neatly cut back, this not only assists pedestrians, but will also prevent damage to vehicles using the alleys. Property owners/renters are responsible to ensure all of their trees and overhanging branches do not impede safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles on public property, and will be responsible for damages to vehicles/trailers caused by branches of the trees on your property. As all garbage pickup is now done from the street, residents should not be allowing the accumulation of debris and garbage in the alleyway behind their property. Officers will soon begin patrolling back alleys, and requesting residents to remove any accumulations. Should you have any bylaw questions or traffic enforcement concerns, please contact the Turner Valley Protective Services complaint line at: 403.863.4341
THE RECYCLE CENTRE 106 Royal Avenue NE Turner Valley, Alberta 933-3303 www.turnervalley.ca Closed Saturday September 3rd, 2011 Labour Day Holiday Weekend Information regarding Water Conservation, Recycling and composting programs within the communities of Black Diamond and Turner Valley is available at the Recycle Centre. Staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have. REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Closed- Sundays, Mondays & Saturdays on Statutory Holiday Long Weekends Rain Barrels are still available for purchase!
Wild Pink Yonder Ride Welcome Ceremony & Diamond Valley Country Market Fundraiser Turner Valley ~ August 19-20 Come welcome the participants of the Wild Pink Yonder Friday, August 19 –2:30- 3:00 p.m. Welcome ceremony, Visitor Information Centre. Show your pink on Main Street in Turner Valley as the riders arrive. Wear pink t-shirts, bandanas, pink hair, streamers, decorate your business– Just think pink! Saturday, August 20, Pancake Breakfast Turner Valley Legion, Diamond Valley Country Market, Millennium Park 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fundraising event – proceeds will be donated to the Wild Pink Yonder Charitable Society. Contact Katherine at the Garden Centre Gals, Main Street, Turner Valley, to donate, be a vendor or volunteer. Vendors needed. Cost $30. Cheques payable to Wild Pink Yonder Society.
KEEP BEARS WILD! BE A BEAR SMART HOUSEHOLD! ITEMS IN STOCK FOR SALE: Indoor water saver kits $19.00 Rain Barrels $75.00 now on for $50 Rain Totes $139.00 Biosaks $5.80 or $9.90 Kitchen Containers $8.50 Green Bins $8.00 Composters $40.00
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! Put garbage out on the day of pick-up ! Clean your BBQ after each use ! Bring bird feeders in from spring to fall
! Wash garbage containers to eliminate odours ! Feed your pets indoors ! Maintain a litter-free yard ! Pick ripe fruit and remove all windfall
! Rotting food and wastes in compost bins attract bears (information source: Fish & Wildlife)
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Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Travel Tracks It started out as a casual conversation while booking a trip to Mexico. “Let me know if you ever decide to retire,” I said to the founder of Pace Setter Travel & Tours, “I might be interested in buying the company.” Faster than the flap of a hummingbird's wingtip came the response, “let me know when you're ready to cut the cheque and I'll retire.” In the weeks that followed I was to gain a new appreciation of the saying “be careful what you ask for in the event you get it.” Trial by fire would be an understatement in describing the first sixteen years. On the first day of the
*The 1st 16 YEARS*
new ownership, the landlord at the time introduced herself to advise that the old company was on a month to month lease and that effective immediately the rent was going up by 50%. I thanked her and advised that under the terms and conditions of the month to month agreement, we'd be vacating the premises within 30 days. Just perfect – in less time than it takes to watch the morning news, I'd bought a business that I knew very little about and was on the verge of plunging it into homelessness. Within a week we'd managed to sublet space in our current location, the size of which was
about the size of two phone booths interconnected by a trap door. A couple of weeks after taking possession, burglars entered in the middle of the night, peeled the door off a nine hundred pound safe and made off with that day's receipts which if memory serves correct was about twelve dollars. A couple of months later after returning from having escorted a group to Cuba, I discovered the office had been vacated and the two former employees had opened a competing office down the street having told all that would listen that we'd filed for bankruptcy and fled the country. Blood pressure went up a bit at that point how-
ever when THEIR new digs shut their doors in the middle of the night a few weeks later – it went back down again. Time to surge forward with a move into larger premises in the same mall, and in the years that followed there was never a shortage of adventure punctuated by the odd heart stopper. The group to Fiji, which on the last day got nailed by a cyclone and had to be evacuated by helicopter in the dark. forty-eight passengers. One - four passenger helicopter. Lotta trips in the midst of a storm. The group to Venezuela which included a wild ride in a tour bus – on a sidewalk. Holding a tiger cub in
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Thailand. Hiking in Antarctica. Diving the coral reefs in the South China seas. Finding ourselves in Hong Kong three days before SARS hit. Exploring the Galapagos on a chartered private yacht. Playing with baby Orangutans in Borneo. Photographing prides of lions from a distance of three meters in Tanzania. And far more than anyone really deserves to experience in 1 lifetime. So much for the 1st sixteen years. August 29th, 2011 marks the beginning of a new chapter as we say goodbye to the old home with a move into our new headquarters in the Olde Town area of Okotoks.
To all of you who have played a significant role in allowing us to thrive over the past sixteen years, a thank you that words alone cannot adequately express. And to those who will join us for the ride over the next sixteen years – *buckle up*. It promises to be a hell of a ride. Adios until next time Dave Heron Dave Heron is the owner and operator of: Pace Setter Travel & Tours (1995) Inc Box 612, 49 Elizabeth Street Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1A7 Tel: 403.938.5454 Fax: 403.938.5568 Toll Free: 1.800.206.7223 pacesetter@nucleus.com www.pacesettertravel.ca
* * * WE’RE ON THE MOVE * * * After 16 years at the same location - it’s time for a change. August 29, 2011, we will be relocating from our current mall location to a more intimate setting in the old historic part of Okotoks. We look forward to welcoming you Monday, August 29, 2011 to our new quarters located at 70 McRae Street (approximately 100 metres east of Cafe Divine and the Town Clock)
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PO Box 612, 70 McRae Street Okotoks Alberta T1S 1A7 Tel: 403.938.5454 : Toll Free: 1.800.206.7223 : Fax403.938.5568 Email: pacesetter@nucleus.com Website: www.pacesettertravel.ca
West Coast Trail - Exhaustingly Breathtaking
Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
On July 22nd the 1st Oilfields Turner Valley Venturer Scouts & Rover Scouts headed out to the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island for a 7 day trek. The Trail is 75km of mud, tree roots, beaches and ladders that stretches from Bamfield to Port Renfrew on the far west coast of Vancouver Island. This trip also helps these scouts towards their gold-level Duke of Edinburgh Award accreditation.
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In this photo: Daniel Rose, Brendan Rose, Shawn Rose, James Lozinsky, Matthew Lozinsky, Ian Rose A bunch of fresh-faced neophytes who simply don't realize what they're in for (look at all those clean gaiters...)
One of two derelict 'donkey engines', used along the old logging route. The mist today makes the forest very surreal (and damp!).
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One of the resident slugs. Varying between black, white, yellow-green and all combinations of the three, this one turned out to be a relatively modest size. In spite of all of the prior preparation, the trip wasn't without its challenges. A vehicle breakdown in Revelstoke on the way there stole 24 hours from the travel plan, leading to an exhausted arrival in Port Renfrew and 3 hours of sleep before catching the 6:30am water taxi to Bamfield, and our starting point. Nonetheless, we overcame and arrived on schedule, after seeing whales, sea-lions
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and bald eagles on our trip up the coast. For more information on the Venturer Scout and Rover Scout programs with Scouts Canada go to: http://www.scouts.ca, and contact Debby Dyer at m_ddyer@telusplanet.net for information on 1st Oilfields Turner Valley Scouting. For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which is open to all citizens of the Commonwealth
between the ages of 14 and 25, go to http://www.dukeofed.org. Information and photographs provided by Shawn Rose. We encourage you to access our expanded, online edition to read more details on this exceptional excursion. Access is free by visiting www.gatewaygazette.ca and navigating to the “Readers” section through the main menu at the top of the site.
Legion Recognized For 9/11 Tributes The two flags in the photographs to the left are the City of New York and the New York Fire Department flags. These flags were brought back to Turner Valley from Cut Bank, Montana following their 33rd Annual Lewis and Clark Days Festival where they were presented by Councillor and Former Mayor of Cut Bank, Bill McCauley, to a Canadian contingency representing the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78, the Towns of Black Diamond,
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Nanton and Turner Valley. The flags are honouring the Legions Tribute to 9/11 which is hosted every year by the Turner Valley Legion. Black Diamond, Cut Bank, Nanton and Turner Valley are Sister Cities. Turner Valley Mayor, Kelly Tuck, Firefighters, Grant Sinclair and Jeff Bates from the Turner Valley Fire Department, Don Russell, Legion President, Michel Jackson and Past President, Gordon Day were present to receive the flags into the Legion.
The flags will be presented to the Sister Cities on a rotational basis and returned to Cut Bank next year.
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Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Legion Leanings
Friday Night B uffets 5:30 – 7:00pm
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Wednesday Din ner Specials 5:00 – 7:00pm
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Lee Jones Ranch Manager 403-669-3603 Evenings & Weekends Barn & Lessons Located 3 miles east of Black Diamond; 8 miles west of Okotoks at Highway #7 & 112th Street West
Cell: 403-813-7742 Office: 403-933-3088 Sheep River Centre Black Diamond, AB
There are exciting events coming up at the Legion in the near future. Members and Guests as well as nonmembers are welcome at these functions which include the Second Annual Hog Roast and entertainment on Saturday August 20th. The regular seniors' dinner scheduled for Monday, August 29th will feature roast beef with all the trimmings, while a family corn roast is planned for Saturday, September 17th. Family fun and games will highlight this event and all are welcome. Tickets for all these events are available at the Branch. A very special event is planned for October 1st when the Branch will honour area veterans with a dinner. All veterans whether members of the Legion or not are invited to this special salute to and thanks for their past service. If there are any current serving members who are available, they are also welcome to join us. Please contact the Branch for further in-
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Our experienced instructors will develop a lesson plan tailored to suit your specific needs and wants. You will learn basic horsemanship through to advanced skills. Whether you choose hourly lessons or one of our one, two or three day workshops you will learn horsemanship and riding skills at your own pace. Our half day or full day clinics will hone your skills or help you correct a problem you may be having. Visit our website for all the details.
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formation. Service Medals may be worn whether in uniform or not. Golf at TVGCC is still the in-season sport on a Thursday evening with some forty members taking part. We wish to thank the golf club professionals, Pro-Shop as well as F&B staff for making this a fun and enjoyable evening for all. Crib will soon take over on a Thursday evening starting at 7:00pm, while darts and pool will resume on their regular evenings in the early Fall. Our August Memorial Service at the cenotaph recognised and paid tribute to associated Canadian efforts and losses throughout our history, emphasising among others, Dieppe, VJ Day, Sicily and Normandy. In September, regular executive and general meetings will be back on the agenda and in conjunction with our comrades and members from Bragg Creek, we will be attending the re-dedication of their
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When you board your horse with us your horse joins the herd and a family, our family. We care for your horse as if it was one of our own. Some of our boarders have been with us for over 10 years. Pasture or Paddock board is offered with the use of our indoor arena included in the fee. Visit our website or visit our ranch to get to know us, we’re always home!
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enhanced Cenotaph. Our own September memorial event will be held at noon on Sunday September 11th. All are welcome as we continue with our monthly tribute to those who fell in the service of our country in conflicts associated with that month. Don't forget our regular canteen hours with buffet dinners available on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5:00 or 5:30 to 7:00pm. The kitchen also extends a welcome on Thursday and Saturday evenings with a menu of favourite meals and opens on a Saturday morning from 9:00am to noon for breakfast.
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Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Bragg Creek Explores FireSmart Initiative
Several Bragg Creek and area residents, stakeholders and agencies have drafted a plan based on the Province's FireSmart initiative to help to mitigate the threat of wildfires to the community. The draft plan is known as the Greater Bragg Creek FireSmart Mitigation Strategy. The plan development process included assessing present wildland/ urban interface site haz-
ards, reviewing current and historic wildfire history in the area, studying existing municipal documents and guidelines directing development and reviewing present emergency fire response plans, interagency cooperation, and cross-training. Based on the findings, recommendations and an implementation strategy were developed using the seven disciplines of wildland/ urban interface approach.
With the expertise of Mrs. Graham and assistance of Mrs. Roberts, grade 5 students will continue to learn guitar as part of the music program at Longview School. Students very much enjoy the lessons and greatly appreciate Mrs. Graham taking the time to share her skill and talent with them. Our grade six students will attend band at Oilfields High School every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Graham has enjoyed the Journal and Art Club and will continue to offer this enriching activity. We have Club Tuesdays planned for every TUESDAY at lunch time. Every month the club activity will change. A variety of club activities will be planned by Ms. Thomson, Mrs. Roberts, Ms. Hoyle and Ms. England. There will be something for everyone to join and enjoy from crafts to cooking, from games to dance. Mrs. Winfield invites students to join her multimedia club next year scheduled for WEDNESDAYS at lunch time. Students will be involved in creating multimedia presentations for assemblies, writing the school newspaper, assembling the yearbook, adding to the school web page and sharing news as Longview School reporters. Mrs. Winfield (Educational Assistant) and Judy
Usborne (Learning Support Teacher) will continue to offer outstanding learning support to our students. FRIDAY afternoons we have again scheduled Eagle Pride Time. We are planning school wide Eagle Pride activities for all the students to participate in. Longview Students are very proud of their school. They take pride in being an eagle and proudly wear the school colours of blue and gold. Our motto, Once an Eagle always an Eagle, is about the qualities, characteristics and behaviors we expect from and foster in our students. It is about what touches the heart and makes our students better athletes, better students and better people. Many exciting art, music, drama and sports activities and experiences are being planned for our students. And of course, we have already scheduled on the calendar our Thanksgiving assembly, Halloween carnival, Remembrance Day assembly, Christmas Performance, Talent Days, Spring Theatre, Eagles Expo, as well as, a number of other special occasions, activities and special guests. Longview School is a great school! The support we receive from our parents and the community is outstanding! This support helps nurture the growth of our students in their learning. We are looking forward to all the great things planned for this year! See you all on the first day of school, Thursday, September 1st for a continental breakfast and welc o m e b a c k assembly.
1. Vegetation management 2. Development 3. Public education 4. Legislation 5. Interagency cooperation 6. Cross-training 7. Emergency planning The draft of the plan can be read at: www.rockyview.ca by following the tabs: Departments; Emergency Services; FireSmart. Some residents are
expressing concerns that this plan could increase logging in the Kananaskis area. Others see the current emergency evacuation routes as a major problem. FireSmart, an initiative of the Alberta Provincial Sustainable Resource Development department, helps protect homes and communities from the threat of wildfire. Using fire-resistant materials on buildings and following
simple landscaping practices will help create a FireSmart community. FireSmart... 路 Can reduce the likelihood of large uncontrollable wildfires in Alberta's forests. 路 Can improve the habitat for a number of species found in Alberta's forests. 路 Recognizes the benefit of introducing the controlled application of fire to sensitive and protected areas of the forest (pre-
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scribed fire). 路 Is built on partnerships between government, industry and homeowners. Wildfires burn regardless of administrative boundaries. Also on the Alberta Government's website at: http://srd.alberta.ca/Wil dfire/FireSmart/Default. aspx you can find a Homeowners FireSmart Manual that contains tips, advice and a checklist.
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The Oral Health Connection
Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Sport Mouth Guards: Why a custom fit is important!
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By Penny Judson-Benny ~ Registered Dental Hygienist Mouth guards are flexible plastic devices that protect a person's teeth and mouth from injury during athletics and other activities. Mouth guards cover the teeth and are typically worn to protect teeth during activities that leave the teeth vulnerable to injury. In addition to protecting the mouth, they can act as a shock absorber to prevent the lower jaw from being jammed into the upper jaw during blows to the head, face or neck. This can prevent conditions such as concussions, cerebral hemorrhages, unconsciousness, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation and neck injuries. Mouth guards should be used by anyone (children AND adults) who plays contact sports such as football, boxing, soccer, hockey, basketball, lacrosse and any rodeo activities. However, even those participating in non contact sports (ie gymnastics, horsemanship, skateboarding and mountain biking) that might pose a risk of injury to the mouth, would benefit from wearing a protective mouth guard. There are three types of mouth guards: 1/ Stock mouth protectors are preformed and come ready to wear. They are inexpensive and can be bought at most sporting goods stores. However, little can be done to adjust their fit, they are bulky and make breathing and talking difficult and they provide little or no protection. These type of guards are NOT recommended by the dental community. 2/ Boil and bite mouth protectors also can be bought at many sporting goods stores
and may offer a better fit than the stock mouth protectors. The 'boil and bite' mouth guard is made from thermoplastic material. It is placed in hot water to soften, then placed in the mouth and shaped around the teeth using fingers and mouth pressure. 3/ Custom-fitted mouth protectors are individually designed and made in a dental/dental hygiene office or a professional laboratory. An impression of the teeth is taken and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material. Due to the use of special material and because of the extra time and work involved, this custom-made mouth guard is more expensive than the other types, but it provides the most comfort, best fit and protection. Mouth guards usually need minimal care. They should be washed with soap and lukewarm water and soaked in mouthwash before being stored in a wellventilated plastic container. Mouth guards should not be left in areas of high temperature (ie hot surfaces, hot water or direct sunlight) to minimize distortion in shape. Why a custom fit is the best fit! Protection - a mouth guard should fit the individual's dentition. It is best to have double-laminated material for superior strength and shock dispersion which greatly dissipates the possibility of tooth damage and concussions. Speech – a custom fit mouth guard is designed and fitted to an athlete's mouth like a glove fits a hand. This
means that communication on the field, rink or court is clear to everyone. This can make a winning difference. Store bought mouth guards are thick and clumsy in the mouth. Traditional mouth guards prohibit clear speech. Comfort – A mouth guard should feel natural in the mouth. A comfortable and secure fit will ensure that an athlete will keep it in place while in play. Compliance is important! Store bought mouth guards are either too tight or too loose. They are so uncomfortable that there is a good chance an athlete won't wear it or can accidentally choke on it. Oxygen – Proper breathing and oxygen intake during a sport activity are crucial. It improves performance and reduces the chance of muscle fatigue. Custom fit mouth guards were designed by dental and sports professionalsthe ones who recognize the importance of having a good flow of oxygen. Generic, clunky mouth guards can restrict oxygen uptake by up to 25%! Over time mouth guards may wear out, which reduces their ability to protect the mouth and teeth. For these reasons, mouth guards should be replaced as soon as they develop holes or tears, or once they become loose.
A generous donation from Pharmasave Black Diamond will help the Sheep River Library obtain licenses for movies shown at the library. Jason and Deidre Spicer, owner/operators of Pharmasave Black Diamond, approached the library board earlier this spring with an offer to help with a donation toward a specific need. The board targeted movie licensing as a prime concern. “We need to purchase licenses from two major agencies that protect copyright,” explained Jan Burney, the new library manager. In acknowledgment of this generous donation, a new library program named “Pharmasave Friday Films” will offer movies for children, to be shown on
upcoming teacher professional development days this fall. The Dog Tooth Mountain Film Group will also benefit from having proper licensing for their
film presentations. And the library is planning a book and movie discussion group, which will also be covered by this generous donation.
'Keep your smile for a lifetime'!
Penny Judson-Benny, RDH, is the owner and operator of Mountain View Dental Hygiene Clinic in Black Diamond and can be contacted at 403-933-7722.
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PHOTO CAPTION: (L to R): Jan Burney, Jason Spicer and Holly Quan are all smiles as Pharmasave Black Diamond presents a donation to help the library obtain movie licenses.
Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
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sudoku
HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 ONLY ONCE. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line and a few numbers are provided to get you started! Answer will be printed in the next issue
Have Fun! Last Issue’s Solution
Can YOU Solve This? 1) Find the missing number 3
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2) Which two words are the closest in meaning? INSINUATE, INVEIGLE, IMPUTE, INTRIGUE, IMPROVISE, IMBRICATE
3) ? equals__________
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5 38 17 Answers will be printed in the next issue Answers to last issue’s puzzles: 1) 3 2) It is morning. A is a Pemtru and B is an Amtru.
3) WRI TER AND AUT HOR
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PIC-A-PIX
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Live in a tent 5. Capital of W. Samoa 9. Seer's prop 12. Household God (Roman) 14. Leavened rum cakes 15. Swiss river 18. Deepsea fishing line 21. "Taming of the Shrew" city 23. Tapioca source 25. Stems used for wickerwork 26. Very bad in degree or extent 28. 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme 29. Enfeebles 31. Pops 32. Not a convenient time 38. Estimates 39. Making easier 41. Finished a skirt edge 42. Leprosy sufferers 44. Hasidic spiritual leader 45. Wife of Abraham 46. Runner used for gliding
12. Your store of remembered information (abbr.) 13. Father of Araethyrea 16. Your father's sister 17. A scrap of cloth 19. Take as a wife 20. Killers Leopold & ___ 21. Breathe rapidly 22. ____ Frank's diary 24. Made dry and brittle 25. Not inland 27. Ladyfish genus 28. Look at with fixed eyes 30. Wedding vow 32. Shakespeare's pentameter 33. Deprived of feeling 34. Double curve 35. Employees 36. Type of palm or grass 37. Forceful exertion 38. Oddball computer expert 40. Grasp suddenly 41. Time units (abbr.) 43. Refers to a female 47. Federal excise tax over snow 48. Ingested 47. Not plain 49. Not yes 52. Airport code for 50. Awards org. for country Gaborone music 53. A mother's summoning 51. Not me words 54. Overtime 58. London Modern Art 55. 1/1000 of an ampere Museum 56. Montana 59. Motorcar 57. Atomic #42 CLUES DOWN 1. Atomic #24 2. Pharaoh 13231319 BC 3. Mutual savings bank 4. Community school assoc. 5. Winglike part 6. NPR TV equivalent 7. Farm state 8. Atomic #13 9. Extended neck for a better view 10. Blood group 11. And gentlemen
Last Issue’s Answers
Instructions To Get You Started This latest puzzle rage is an amazing brain-exercise! Colour squares to form blocks based on number clues for the rows and columns, leave at least one square between blocks. 2nd color for background is critical to solving. Remember – use logic and no guesswork. More instructions can be found at: www.gatewaygazette.ca on the FUN STUFF Page or at: www.learnpicapix.com.
Solution to the last Grande edition puzzle MOTH
C. Ian McLaren News Multi-age Classes
McLaren School is rethinking how we structure our classrooms. It seems that in the last few years, we have too many students for one grade and not enough for two. Because we seem to be on this trend of double grade classes, we are thinking about how to approach this dilemma in a thoughtful proactive way rather than a reactive way. In education, we use terms such as multi-age, multi-grade (split) or combination classes. Although they all mean two grades in a class, it is the how and why of each that is different. Multi-grades or splits means two grades together with each grade being taught separately. Multi-age is different. This approach is different than split because it is intentionally planned that students will be in a two grade classroom and will remain in that classroom for two years with the same teacher. Only part of the class would be new each year. This would allow the teacher two years to work with students and spread the content over the two years, rather than trying to compress two curriculums into one year. The class is one learning community that is taught together. The only time there is a distinction between the two grades is for the purposes of assessment, evaluation and reporting. The benefits of a multi-age class are many. The first is that the teacher gets to know the students and families better over the two years. The sense of com-
munity and diversity is enhanced among the students. Independent learning skills are promoted. Students become more self reliant. Teachers' planning reflects greater curriculum scope and integration. Teachers create work that will meet greater expectations for both grades. There is opportunity to reinforce the previous year's learning for the upper grade. The lower grade students rise to meet higher challenges. There are increased opportunities for the older grade in the area of student leadership. How would this work if we had a two/three class? There would be several things that would be done differently than we have currently done in a “split”. The curriculum would become broader. For example in Language Arts, all students would be learning and taught skills to develop their non-fiction writing but the expectations of work would be different for each of the two grades. The same would apply to math. All would be learning addition or subtraction problem solving but the kinds of work assigned would differ in their levels of difficulty. For social studies and science, it may look a little different as we would mix up the units of both grades. While they are in grade two, they may do some grade three content and while they are in grade three, they may do grade two content but by the end of the two years, students would have been taught all the grade two and three content required
by the Alberta government curriculum. When the grade threes move on to grade four with a new teacher, the grade twos would stay with the same teacher for grade three and then grade one students who are moving on to grade two would become a part of that class. The following year, they would move up to grade three with that same teacher and a new group of grade twos would join that class. Naysayers may say that children will have a lesser experience in a multi-age class than a straight grade. However the research indicates that high quality teaching and leadership by the classroom teacher are the key factors in improved achievement. Being in a combined grade does not negatively affect student performance. Combined classes allow more leeway for children's naturally uneven academic, social and emotional development. Students in combined classes also have a more positive view of themselves as learners. The concept of combined classes is not a new one. From one room school houses to the present day, combined classes have always been a part of schools. Our mission is to do this in a way that is thoughtful about the way we help our students to learn and interact with each other. We welcome feedback and questions from our parent community. Please contact Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Forchuk if you have questions or would like to discuss this in more detail.
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Benefits of Music Study for Children
Much research has been done on the benefits of music study for children. The benefits go beyond the ability to play music and into other areas of their lives. Music training, specifically piano instruction, enhances children's abstract reasoning skills necessary for learning math and science. Rhythmic movement plays a role in helping children with the reading process. The understanding of music positively enhances problemsolving skills, areas of self-expression, the growth of memory skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Children can easily use these natural outcomes of studying music to succeed in learning in all areas of their lives.
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While you are walking to and from school, please be sure to stay safe by following the crosswalk safety tips:
• At intersections controlled by a safety patroller, be sure to listen and obey their directions and don't cross until they say it is safe to do so. • At intersections controlled by an overhead lit crosswalk, make sure to always push the button, wait until the traffic (in both directions) stops. Then, make eye contact with the driver to ensure they see you and be careful that another vehicle is not passing the vehicle(s) that is stopped for you. • At intersections not controlled by a safety patroller or an overhead lit crosswalk, wait until there are no vehicles approaching the intersection and look both ways before you cross. In all instances, always pay attention while you are crossing a street This important message brought to you by: The Town of Black Diamond Protective Services Department
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Explore...Develop...Celebrate! Exciting News at Longview on display at Longview School School. This project was comIt is absolutely wonderful pleted by Mrs. England's that Ms. England will be Grade One class in 2007. returning to Longview This group of students is School as the grade 1/2 now in grade six and enterteacher. Ms. England won ing their last year at the 2009 Governor General's Longview School. Award for Excellence in We are very fortunate and Teaching Canadian History happy to announce that Ms. for the Longview School Amanda Hoyle will be joining Branding Project. One of its Longview School staff as the lasting legacies was the Grade 3 / 4 Teacher. Ms. brands and brand histories Hoyle will also be our French that were gathered from fami- Teacher for grades 3 to 6 and lies in the area and that are music teacher for grades 1 to
4. Ms. Hoyle brings to our school many years of experience and training in the area of dance and musical theatre. We will be using her expertise in these areas to enrich our amazing fine arts program, our club activities and our dramatic and musical productions. We are overjoyed that Ms. Thomson will continue to offer her expertise in early literacy as Longview School's Kindergarten Teacher. We have such an amazing kindergarten program that Ms. Thomson has nurtured and over the Come in and built past few years. browse or K i n d e r g a r t e n will continue to keep an eye be offered full ays every on our flyer dTuesday and for FABULOUS Thursday and designated FriSPECIALS days throughthe school now through out year. Mr. Chet August 31st Musgrove will continue to be blackdiamondpharmasave.com our Grade 5 / 6 Teacher and 124 Centre Ave West Black Diamond Physical EduLocally Owned and Operated 403-933-7979 cation Teacher
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Millarville’s Cool News
Principal Notes have an early dismissal on 8:30am and culminating in an WOW! What a great sum- those Fridays students are in assembly at approximately mer! It is a time of recharging school. Beginning this school 10:00am. Families are invited the batteries and creating year, unless otherwise noted, to attend for this opportunity experiences that will make for students will dismiss on Fri- to meet your neighbours and wonderful stories once back days at 2:50pm as is the case the MCS staff. Students will with friends and colleagues at for other school days during then spend their day in their school. We look forward to wel- the week. Staff will be in assigned classes. Remember . coming back our students and school as usual for all Fridays . . Friday is not an early disanticipate many new faces for professional development, missal day. throughout the classes. scheduled meetings and We look forward to a proI remind all our commu- school related business. ductive, positive and energetic nity that our student days and Our OPENING DAY FOR year as we continue the hours are a bit different this STUDENTS is September 1st – adventure that is growing year compared to previous a Thursday. We will have our together! years. I would suggest that annual pancake and sausage Ted Thorne you take a look at the new cal- b r e a k f a s t b e g i n n i n g a t Principal endar located on the Foothills School Division website. Follow the following course: in Black Diamond www.dvvc.ca www.LearningManagement.ca 8 Go to: www.fsd38.ab.ca 8 Place your cursor · Eye Emergencies over the large print Book NOW for a · Fashion Eyewear and Sunglasses PARENTS · Contact Lenses Vision and Learning 8·Click on ANNUAL · Eye Disease Management Readiness Evaluation CALENDAR · Surgical Referrals 8·Lower page right is ALL GRADES. NO CHARGE. YEAR AT A GLANCE 8·Click on ANNUAL You should have an CALENDAR 2011-2012 Call us now: Note the Fridays that stu- eye exam each year. dents will not be in school. Alberta Healthcare and private To accommodate this insurance cover most services. change, Millarville Community School will not
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Questions about bus transportation? High River & Okotoks in-town buses: * Bus passes: pick up at student’s school from August 22 Thursday, September 1, 2011! to September 16 * Students MUST have a pass to board the bus Back to School FAQs: Rural bus routes: * Bus pass NOT required New to our Division? Contact your local school on or after * Bus drivers will contact families before September 1 August 22 to register about pick-up locations and times Not sure about your designated school? Visit our For more information about busing visit us at website at www.fsd38.ab.ca>Our Schools>Attendance Boundaries www.fsd38.ab.ca>Parents>Transportation OR call OR call 403.652.3001 403.652.6547
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Quick Vision Assessment
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Introduction - The signs of visual strain are common, but often go undetected or ignored. Use this tool to do a quick assessment of risk for yourself or your child. If the result show further care is indicated, you will almost certainly feel the benefits of comprehensive vision care. You owe it to yourself and your child to pursue optimal visual function and health. Remove the obstacles to living and learning: It's a kind and prudent thing to do. 1. Put a mark beside each item that applies to you or your child. 2. If the results indicate a likely problem, call 403-933-5552 or write info@dvvc.ca to book an appointment. This is especially important if you are a student or work with books, paper, or computers. Bring this paper with you to the appointment. reading q Children: Have any concern of learning q Find you must "feel" things to see them or reading disability. Counts as 21 pts. q Misalign letters or numbers q Skip lines while reading or copying
q Make errors when copying
q Lose your place while reading or
q Have difficulty tracking moving
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objects
q Skip words or letters while reading or
copying
q Notice unusual clumsiness, poor
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q Substitute words while reading or
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good hand-eye coordination
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q Dislike visual tasks requiring
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q Avoid near tasks such as reading (with
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read q Low reading tolerance, can only read
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q Become restless when working at a
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by/sensitive to light
other
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q Experience red eyes
down
q Use a finger or marker to keep place
when reading while a passenger in a moving car
Criteria: 15-20 points total = Possible functional vision problems 21-30 points total = Probable functional vision problems Over 30 points total = Definite functional vision problems 15+ total points = Functional vision evaluation recommended
q Squint, close or cover one eye while
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How To Take Effective Notes
A student's success in school is measured by the assignments completed and tests he takes. The students who garner the best grades and do well in class are often those who are effective listeners and note-takers. Professor Dennis Jertz of Seton Hall University has said that taking lecture notes effectively is one of the skills students must learn to make the transition from high school to college careers. Note-taking is also necessary in the business world, making it a worthwhile skill to learn. Despite its importance in higher learning, not much study has gone into the correlation between note-taking and performance improvement. As a result, statistics supporting the importance of effective notetaking do not exist. But it stands to reason that the student who takes good notes, and studies well from them, has a sporting chance to improve his or her grades over others with poor notes. Learning Note-taking It may not seem as such, but note-taking can almost be a lesson all its own. If only students could enroll in Note-Taking 101. Some elementary and highschool teachers attempt to teach strategies for taking notes, including developing outlines, but many students still struggle to maintain the essentials as they move through school. It can be confusing knowing just how much to write down without creating a novel or having notes so scant that they provide little information when it comes time to study. There are many systems of note-taking that a student can learn. These include using graphic representations to map out interconnected concepts. Outlines or charts can group terminology together with related ideas. There are other techniques that use cue words to trig-
ger recollection of facts and dates. Mnemonic devices help recall information. Students can experiment with different methods until they find a system that works well and offers measurable success. Improving Listening Skills No matter what method of note-taking is used, adequate listening skills are necessary to take effective notes. This helps students transfer what the professor is saying into ideas that can be put down on paper. Staring off into space or having your mind drift can cause a student to miss out on key parts of a lecture. To improve note-taking skills, a student must first improve listening skills. w Sit up closer to the teacher or professor. This enables eyeto-eye contact that may help a student focus. It may also trigger visual clues to a professor to gauge whether the class is catching on or missing what's being taught. It's also advantageous from a practical standpoint. It enables students to better hear what's going on. If the professor is garbled or inaudible when sitting far away, moving closer is essential, especially in a large lecture hall. w Remove distractions. When a student enters the classroom, he or she should be ready to learn. That means silencing mobile devices and gearing the mind toward the lessons. Not every lecture will be exhilarating, so students should make a conscious effort to pay attention. Limiting distractions can help. w Use an assistance device. Students who are prone to "zoning out" may want to ask permission to use a voice recorder. This way if key elements of the lesson are missed, they can be played back. This method also helps students fill in gaps when taking or studying notes. Keys To Note-taking Once listening skills have
MCS embraces the values of the rural Alberta culture in which we were established. We are a family of 220 students (K-8) with over 70 family volunteers working with staff and students at various times. Students come from Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Bragg Creek and Millarville to be part of this learning experience as we prepare each student to meet the challenges of the world beyond our foothills.
improved, students can go onto other note-taking pointers. w Sequencing material is important, so notes should be dated and numbered. If references are made to chapters that correlate to the textbook, jot those down so they can strengthen the notes. w Charles Kettering, an American engineer and inventor, said, "There is a great difference between knowing a thing and understanding it." When jotting down notes, a student who discovers that something seems unclear can ask for clarification or make a point to research that component further. w Students should consider writing notes on one side of the page so that they can each be laid out side-by-side. Looseleaf paper works well or notes can be typed and printed out. w Students should develop their own method of abbreviations and symbols to cut down on the amount of writing needed. Notes needn't be in full sentences; phrases are equally effective. w If a professor writes something on a chalkboard, puts text up on a projector or repeats something several times, it should definitely be written down. There is a good chance that information will be on the test. w Students may want to review note-taking strategies with one another. Maybe there is a successful method employed by one student that he or she can share with classmates. w Rewriting or typing notes helps ingrain the information in the brain more than simply rereading it. Note-taking is an important skill many students should make the effort to learn. Improved test scores can lead to a higher grade point average. This, in turn, can help with success in school and beyond.
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is to reach more people like you. So you can help significantly by letting them know how they can best reach out to more people like you. Why should you care? By offering your opinions and ideas up voluntarily you are helping the local businesses of your community to better flourish. A flourishing business community means a better and strong community for you to live, work and play! Sure we could simply advocate the old broken record of SHOP LOCAL... but in reality, it is so much more than that. Even if you are a commuter and fall into the category of a “bedroom community” for where you live, you will be helping the long term value of your home if you find the time to LIVE locally as well.
Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Views on Vision
Distracted Driving Law Applies To More Than Cell Phones
By Dr. Charles A. Boulet
Education: Keeping Costs Down and Outcomes Positive Every year, hundreds of millions are spent on remediation of learning and reading difficulties across the US and Canada. In spite of this, a comprehensive review of the efficacy of Special Education programs in the United States in 2002 revealed that it not only had ZERO effect on outcomes in the classroom, it sadly had a negative impact on performance in a large part of the population of children. Given the expense, it is incumbent upon all stakeholders from medical professionals to educators to parents to ensure that early intervention and detection is emphasized for ALL children. This includes proper care and attention to visual function. Some European and Asian nations, as well as most States in the USA recommend at least rudimentary vision assessments prior to the start of formal schooling. It is unknown why this does not occur here, perhaps it is oversight. Strictly speaking, early detection of visual dysfunction can and will save millions to the Alberta taxpayer and prevent years of misery for countless children. In hockey, if a child has bad skates, or cannot skate well, it seems obvious that he will have trouble scoring goals. In a classroom, if a child has poor or difficult vision (again, this goes way beyond simple clarity of sight), they will also have trouble performing. With hockey, parents can ensure the child has good skates and equipment as well as some time with a skating coach. Parents will often send even the most competent players to hockey camps in order to improve on skills. With vision,
optometrists can assist in a) detecting and preventing reading trouble due to visual function and b) improve on existing skills to give even good students an added advantage or in some cases to simply even the playing field. Children will most commonly suffer for years in the classroom before anything is done about visual dysfunction. Frequently enough, there is no attempt to diagnose or address the problem. Asking a child if they can 'see' an object is often taken as sufficient evidence that the 'eyes' are working just fine; this is, of course, woefully inadequate in assessing visual function - it is akin to asking a child if he can skate to determine if he is ready for the NHL. In schools, children will 'selfdiagnose' reading and learning difficulties by falling behind or by causing trouble in class - sadly, intervention is much more difficult at this point. For many other children who are not outwardly affected by visual dysfunction, they carry on through school with C's and D's, when they should really be scoring A's and B's. Elsewhere, children with visual dysfunction are mis-diagnosed as having a reading or learning disability and this leads to years of costly and unnecessary segregated care and social stigma. DETAILED VISUAL FUNCTION ASSESSMENT IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL AT THE END OF KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 2. In Kindergarten, assessment allows for detection of 'hidden' problems that will cause difficulties in learning to read. In Grade 2, assessment allows for detection of trouble that has not resolved itself and that
Alberta’s new Distracted Driving Law comes into force on September 1st and will likely lead to trouble the following are the highlights of that reading in later grades. All new law. s c h o o l - a g e d c h i l d r e n v Restricts drivers from: v using hand-held cell phones should have a general v texting or e-mailing vision and eye health exam v using electronic devices like lapevery year. Of course, if top computers, video games, camthere is obvious trouble cureras, video entertainment displays rently - like if the child and programming portable audio reports headaches, blur, players (e.g., MP3 players) trouble reading or if there is v entering information on GPS a diagnosis of reading or units learning disability - an v reading printed materials in the assessment should be done vehicle immediately. Some schools v writing, printing or sketching and strongly encourage and personal grooming facilitate regular vision assessments for their stu- v Complements the current driving without due care and attention legisdents, but by far they are in lation the minority. To do so is a v Applies to all vehicles as defined by kind and proactive thing the Traffic Safety Act, including bicythat can spare stakeholders cles years of grief and added v Applies to all roads in both urban expense. The option is to and rural areas of the province assume everything is ok, v The fine for this new offence is $172 cross your fingers and send The most frequently asked question your children off to school regarding the new law is whether pets hoping for the best. are specifically addressed by the law. We have a standing inviHere's the answer! In situations where tation to all parents in the the driver becomes too involved with region to have us do full their pet, police could reasonably argue visual function assessthat the distraction is comparable to ments for their children. the specifically banned activities of readMost often, there is no cost ing, writing and grooming and lay a to the family for this service. charge. This is the simplest and “This legislation gives law enforcemost cost effective means of ment agencies in Alberta an additional detecting and dealing with tool to help make our roads safer,” said potential problems Frank Oberle, Solicitor General and BEFORE they become seriMinister of Public Security. “We are ous impediments to learn- sending an extremely strong traffic ing and reading. The cost of safety message to motorists across the additional testing to the province: When you're in your vehicle, school and parents is zero: your focus must be on driving.” We offer this service in the Several international studies show interest of public health and that 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions keeping costs of dealing involve driver distraction and diswith learning disabilities tracted drivers are three times more down. Call 403-933-5552 to likely to be involved in a collision than book an appointment. You attentive drivers. will be surprised what you “This legislation is an example of learn about your child's Alberta's firm commitment to driver vision. safety,” says Verlyn Olson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. “This legDr. Boulet is a former teacher and now operates Diamond Val- islation will raise awareness about the ley Vision Care in Black Diamond importance of distraction free driving, where he continues to work with making roadways safer for all Alberchildren with learning difficul- tans.” ties. So, just like the Seat Belt Law when it Call 403-933-5552. first came into effect, we will just have www.dvvc.ca and to make adjustments. www.LearningManagement.ca.
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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this law: Q: Does this law apply on all roadways in the province? Yes, it applies to all roads in both urban and rural areas. The Traffic Safety Act uses the term highway to refer to any urban or rural street, road, parking lot or alley, etc, where the public is normally permitted to drive, including adjacent sidewalks and ditches. Q: Under what conditions can I make a phone call? To be compliant, drivers may only engage in the restricted activities when they are not driving on a highway or when the vehicle is legally parked. A highway refers to any street, road, parking lot or alley, etc, where the public is normally permitted to drive, including adjacent sidewalks and ditches. Q: Can I park on the shoulder of a highway to make a call? On provincial highways, outside of an urban area, section 43 of the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation applies and vehicles are not permitted to park on the shoulder of a provincial highway except in an emergency. This is also for safety. If you have to make a phone call, do so at a rest area or when you stop for gas or for a bathroom break. Alternately, have your passenger make the call. Provincial highways are typically numbered roadways (e.g., Highway 2), but they may also be known by other names (e.g., Queen Elizabeth II or the Trans-Canada Highway). Municipal parking bylaws vary from place to place. You will need to consider the parking bylaws for that area before pulling over. Q: Can I send a text message or comb my hair when I am stopped at a red light? No. You cannot engage in distracting activities when stopped at a red light, delayed in traffic or waiting for a train. You are still driving and engaged in a traffic situation. To be compliant with the law drivers need to be legally parked before engaging in the restricted activities. And finally, here’s a great video to watch to check out the options that are available for your cell phones: http://video.about.com/cellphones /Hands-Free-Cell-Phone-Options.htm
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Dear Editor, One-Time Bonuses are NOT a Solution to help agencies “with recruitment and retention.” The Alberta Government announced $1500 lumpsum payments to workers in 550 agencies. Anyone that works in the disability services field can tell you that the major issue in the sector is low staff wages. We have wages so low that it is increasingly difficult to attract and retain frontline staff. Low wages are also the primary reason student enrolments in disability services programs have plummeted. Who will take a 2 year full time program to start a job at $13 per hour? Low wages are having such a negative impact that client care is affected due to staff shortages in the non governmental agencies. Government has recognized the value of a disability worker through the wages and benefits they provide their own staff. It is essential that the wage gap between government and non government workers (approximately 40% and rising) be closed! While we appreciate the one-time money it does nothing to address the recruitment and retention of staff; in other words something is better than nothing, but something still must be done to address the real issues. A knee jerk reaction (one-time bonuses) to agency distress is not the answer to this essential problem. The government has to be more responsive and it is unacceptable that: The Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) found the money in their system to cover the unfunded portion of their pensions. But no money for contract staff wages. PDD found the money for 3% for their own staff for the last 3 years, plus $1,700 this month for their staff as a onetime bonus and 4% for their staff for 2012. They can find the money for these things but not for ongoing wages for contract agency employees. There are several “projects” like SIS and the outcomes initiative
that seem to find funding. Soon there will be no staff to deliver their programs to people in communities. Government has a duty of care for the most vulnerable in our society and to meet that responsibility it needs a stable, educated and trained, capable, longterm workforce of sufficient numbers to fulfill client service needs. This is not the case at present and the entire system is in jeopardy. The first step to resolving this crisis is to close the wage gap. Contracting practices need to include wage grids that are funded in a fair, equitable and consistent manner across the province. Wages paid to contract staff have to be competitive in the economy, especially as Alberta's economy heats up over the next several years. There has to be the financial incentive for young people to pursue a desirable career in the disability services field. Failure to act will result in a failing sector with negative consequences for those vulnerable people the sector is supposed to serve. No one wants a failing outcome. Colin Reichle, Executive Director, Alberta Disability Workers Association
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Hikers and dog walkers got a scare this summer with the announcement that the species of tick carrying Lyme Disease was found in our neck of the woods. Out of the 100's of different species of this little blood-sucker there is only one that carries the disease – the blacklegged ticks AND only 10% of those can infect you or your pet. The last time I got close enough to a tick I was too busy screaming “GET IT OFF ME” to look at the colour of it's legs! There are a lot of misconceptions about ticks and how to dislodge them. You don't need to burn them off, just use tweezers or wear surgical gloves and pull them off, making sure the grasping mouth parts come with it (these things look like aliens under a microscope). The tick will actually dislodge itself once it's full but you don't have to wait for that. They also do not bury themselves completely under your skin
and live there. For the lowdown on Lyme Disease and what to watch for, check out the Government Public Health website: http://www.phacaspc.gc.ca/id-mi/lyme-fseng.php#s3. The usual pest that pet lovers deal with are fleas. These tiny little creatures can multiply faster than rabbits. My vet once told me that if you find one you likely have hundreds more in your house! My first exposure to fleas was on a visit to Texas. The dogs we encountered were literally “jumping” with them! The warm weather prolongs the life cycle down there. We tend to see them in the summer here but once they get into your house they can live through the winter. Cleaning in nooks and crannies, washing bedding and other areas frequented by pets are recommended. But, you must also treat your dog and cat with a medication. You
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can get the topical kind that is just a drop between the shoulder blades. This medication is usually good for both fleas and ticks. It enters your pet's bloodstream and infects the invaders when they feast on fido. Fleas jump from host to host, so those gophers and mice your cats are “playing” with are likely carriers. On the topic of rodents, they also pass worms to those who devour them – namely our kitties. Getting on a regular routine of worming your cats every year is a good thing. If your dog gets worms then his poop is also going to pass along the parasite to whomever encounters it. We all know where dogs plant their noses, so being a good caregiver means picking up after your pooch. Now that your skin is really crawling we hear about mosquitos carrying West Nile! Apparently your dog can get West Nile (as
can you). A mosquito will get it by biting an infected host (bird, etc) and then after the virus incubates (5 to 15 days) the bug bites the next victim and passes on the virus. You can buy mosquito repellent specifically for dogs, but also avoiding peak mosquito times (dawn and dusk) will make it more comfortable for both of you. The other disease the mosquitos can carry is heartworm but we don't see that in our part of the country because we have such a short summer. The hot spots in Canada can experience this deadly disease and all of the United States at some time or other so if you are travelling it wouldn't hurt to have your dog vaccinated. One shot will prevent a lot of heartache. So, there you go! Don't let this cause you nightmares; just be on the alert and be as proactive as possible, so your summer isn't spoiled!
Alberta Reality TV Features The Fabulous Furballs! Fabulous Furballs is a lively, uplifting, and outrageously funny half-hour reality special revolving around the everyday hijinks that take place within the walls of one of Canada's leading pet grooming schools, the Fabulous Fur Institute. Run by Krista Castellarin who recently starred in Animal Planet's Groomer Has It - and her star instructors, including flamboyant dog lover John and cat expert Mr. Meow, it's one-part grooming school and one-part comedy shop! Fabulous Furballs follows Krista and her zany staff as they juggle cute canines, peeing cats and sobbing students. The instructors do their best to instill confidence and keep the emotions of the sometimes frazzled students
in check. Who has what it takes to become a groomer? And who will be sent home? Despite the kooky and non-traditional atmosphere, the heart of Fabulous Furballs is the hard work, crazy dedication and underlying love this staff has for its ultimate customers - the pets - and the people who spoil them. Fabulous Furballs will air Wednesday, August 17th at 7:30pm on Slice ™ . Fabulous Furballs is executive produced by Lance Corbett, president of Ignition Media Productions, and Krista Castellarin, owner of the Fabulous Fur Institute. The program is produced by St. Albert's own Marnie Stretch. The right brain/left brain position of showrunner suits Marnie perfectly. "Finally...my hap-
hazard assortment of 20-plus years of odd jobs and experiences here and in Los Angeles culminate in the perfect calling. Fabulous Furballs is an outrageous blast!" The proudly-Albertan show is rounded out by a brilliant and talented local crew. Post audio is provided by Wolf Willow Sound and post production was masterfully handled by Studio Post. Fabulous Furballs is produced by Ignition Media Productions Inc., in association with Shaw Media, with the assistance of the Alberta Media Development Fund and The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. For more information on the institute itself visit: www.thefurinstitute.com
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The Okotoks Raiders and Edmonton Eclipse will represent Alberta and compete for the coveted Lacrosse, Minto Cup. Okotoks Raiders won the Provincial Championship when they defeated the Edmonton Eclipse 9 to 5 in game 5 of their Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League Final to win the series 4 games to 1. The Canadian Junior A Lacrosse National Championship will be held in Okotoks at the Cen-
tennial Arena, 204 Community Way from August 20th to August 28th Provincial championship teams from Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta will compete for the coveted Minto Cup, the Canadian Lacrosse Association's junior national box lacrosse championship. The Ontario and British Columbia representatives will be announced in the coming days as
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I'm not happy to think it, but it's time to start getting our yards and flower beds ready for winter. WHAT!!! But it's still summer! Plants live on a different schedule than we do. Figuring out what they need is something gardeners do all the time. So, no more fertilizing of anything for me (except my flowers in baskets and containers). No fertilizing my lawn until maybe late September – early October. No fertilizing trees and shrubs and perennials. These plants have to 'harden off' or get ready for dormancy. Plants that do not harden off in time for winter will suffer from 'winterkill'. Top growth that is still soft will burst cells when cold temperatures arrive. Fertilizing now means that the plants will be forced to produce new growth – growth that won't harden off in time. Now is the time for our plants to store carbohydrates in the roots and for deciduous leaves to start being pushed off the branch.
So, no more extra watering (unless it gets very dry or we have newly planted trees and shrubs). We really do not need to add extra water until late fall. Once our plants start to get ready for winter, we need to get out of their way and leave them alone to do so. But, how do we know what is going on in their schedules? Looking closely, we can see that the new growth that came out in spring is turning dark green and matching the colour of the leaves on the older parts of our trees and shrubs. My shrub rose still has some pale green leaves on the ends of some of the branches. This is because of our late spring. The rose was three weeks late in blooming and it is still late in hardening off. I hope it can catch up. In the meantime, there is no way I would fertilize or water this shrub. I don't want to lose any of this year's new growth. All the native aspens and
Faith Forum
When you see wide open gates leading to somewhere, you would naturally expect to find lively, vibrant and exciting things going on. They may be gates to a big city filled with thrilling things to experience. These may not always be good things to be experienced however, and can end in destructive ways. Nearly everyone, if confronted with a choice between a wide open gate and a narrow one, will choose the wide open gate. Just like in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett where the child Mary finds a hidden, secret door to a most wonderful place that she and her companions nurture with love and care to bring it back to the beautiful garden it was, the way into God's Kingdom and to have a relationship with him is only through a narrow gate. “You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” (Matthew 7:13, 14 NLT) This doesn't mean that it is complicated to enter God's Kingdom; it just means that there is only one
Reading Trees By Karen Brewka poplars are hardening off their new growth. They are well adapted to variations in our crazy climate. My Bur Oak still has bright green leaves on the tips of the branch. I'm really hoping for a long fall and no frost until the end of September. In the meantime I'll be careful to allow more air to circulate around the ground beneath this tree (I'll pull out some of the flowers at its base) so the ground will dry out, allowing the oak to maybe speed up its hardening off process. I know it's terrible to have to think about winter now but what we do or do not affects our plants. We need to think ahead and plan our gardening activities according to our plants needs. 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.
The Narrow Gate By Gloria Wessner
way to enter heaven, and only some ever choose that way. As one resource puts it: “Believing in Jesus is the only way to heaven, because he alone died for our sins (wrongdoings) and made us right before God. Living his way may not be popular, but it is true and right.”¹ Jesus Himself is the gate. He told this concept in two different ways through a story to help his disciples understand what he meant by saying he was the gate. “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” “Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn't understand what he meant, so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.
They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:1-3, 6-10 NLT) Jesus is more than willing to open the Gate to those who sincerely want to find his good pastures and live for Him. We in turn have our own door to our life we open to him if we desire to believe in Him and live for Him. “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” (Revelation 3:20 NLT) If you desire to chat about what this article is about, or if you would like to explore further about an individual relationship with God, I'd be glad to get back to you. You can write to me at: gloriawes@hotmail.com ¹ Life Application Study Bible, New Living Translation, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Wheaton, Illinois, l996, p. 1418. Parenthesis mine. “Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He replied, “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God's Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail. When the master of the house has locked the door, it will be too late….” (Luke 13: 23, 24, 25a NLT)
Household Hints By Rosemary We noticed that our outside garden furniture hadn't survived the latest family gatherings and barbecues without suffering the use. Little fingers, barbecue sauce, ketchup and mustard can sometimes be a sorry mix with patio chairs and cushions. Although getting older, we hesitate to buy new as the sets are still very sturdy and structurally good. So, off to do a little research on how to give them all a good cleaning and here is the result. Make sure you test all the cleaning suggestions and solutions first in an inconspicuous place before going ahead with any full job. Weather tolerant fabrics can be cleaned with any good fabric cleaner, follow the manufacturer instructions. Or, fill a bucket with a gallon of warm water, a tablespoon of borax and two tablespoons of a good laundry detergent. Use a soft brush to scrub the fabric, then rinse off with a garden
hose, stand up to dry or toss them over the clothesline. Once dry, you may want to spray the cushions with a fabric protector. With our set, the cushions are weather hardy, because they are older I used a “bleach pencil” on the stain spots, filled a large plastic garden barrow with the cleaning solution, soaked the cushions and ran a scrub brush over them. Then rinsed them and hung them up to dry. They are now nice and clean (smell good too). Aluminum chairs can be cleaned with warm water, dish detergent and a plastic scrubber or fine steel wool. Rinse off the aluminum and dry it. You can go a step further and protect the aluminum with a coating of good quality car wax, but don't get it on the fabric or webbing. White plastic furniture is cleaned with warm water and about two capfuls of automatic dishwashing detergent; use a double sided
Dawg Days Of Summer Come To End
After falling behind two games to none in the Western Major Baseball League championship series, the Dawgs were faced with a steep hill to climb. It was a tough 3-1 loss to the Regina Red Sox on Thursday, August 11th. Dawgs starting pitcher Desmond Sullivan gave up a first inning three-run homer with two outs to the Red Sox's Tony Crudo. However, Sullivan was otherwise brilliant over the next seven innings pitched, allowing only a single hit and striking out 10. The Dawgs then bounced back at home on Friday, August 12th staying alive with a 7-4 win for Game 3 of the best-of-five series. The Dawgs scored single runs in the 6th, 7th and 8th inning to force a Game 4 on Saturday, August 13th. Unfortunately, the Dawgs weren't able to hold on to their home game winning record for the final game of the 2011 playoffs. With a disappointing loss of 7-3, the Dawg days of summer have come to an end losing the WMBL champion-
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soft/scrubber sponge. Let the solution sit for about 20 minutes or so then rinse it off. The dishwashing detergent has mild bleach in it that will help clean the plastic. A friend used one of the super cleaner sponges and found that the above solution worked just as well and cost less.
ship to the Regina Red Sox on Saturday night. A costly 6th inning sealed the Dawgs’ fate as a homerun by Regina's Randy Ramirez brought across 2 of the 7 runs in the inning. This put the Dawgs at a 7-1 deficit that they could not manage to overcome. Playoff powerhouse, Kasey Coffman ended his season with a 2-run shot in the 8th inning, giving him 4 homeruns over the playoffs. Austin Voros (Texas A&M International) also put up the first run of the game and gave the Dawgs an early lead, which held until the 6th inning, by launching a homerun over the rightcentre field wall. Dawgs starter, Andrew Kittredge who had been unhittable as a closer, pitched 5 scoreless innings before struggling in the 6th. A crowd of over 3,500 came out to pay tribute to a hardfought 2011 Dawgs season.
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I wish I had canvas coverings, it's so durable if you can remove the canvas it can be washed in a washing machine and replaced on the frames partially damp to stretch the material back into shape. If it can't be removed, use a soft scrub brush, warm water and a bar of Fels-naptha* (yellow
bar) soap, scrub back and forth on the canvas, don't worry about working up a lather. Rinse off with a garden hose and leave out to dry. This will also remove any mildew; a good cleaning method also for awnings and umbrellas. Just note that if the fabrics are coloured, leaving
them out to dry in the sun and using a cleaning solution may cause some of the colour to fade. Seems like a chore, but working outside in the warm weather with an excuse to have the hose on and incidentally managing to take advantage of the occasional cooling spray isn't such a bad job.
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Are You Looking For A Grazing Lease?
We Are Requesting Proposals For An Exclusive Winter/Spring Grazing Program
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Sections: 4, 5, E6, E7, 8, 9, 16, 17, E18 Proposals must be received by September 15th, 2011 Full Details and Access to View the lands can be arranged through: Reg Rempel c/o Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Site 4, Comp 20, RR 8, Calgary. T2J 2T9 Phone: 403-931-3111 Fax: 403-931-3113 Email: rrempel@crossconservation.org
The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a 4800 acre day-use nature preserve located on 160 St SW off Highway 22X , just 2 miles from the south western Calgary city limits. The Conservation Area offers a mix of aspen forest and grassland habitats and is home to over 400 species of plants, 140 species of birds and 25 species of mammals. The Area has offered quality conservation education programs for adults, families and children since 1993.The courses cover a wide range of topics that are suitable for every age. For more information view our website at www.crossconservation.org or call 931-2042.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: GRAZING PROGRAM
The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area is seeking proposals from persons interested in conducting an exclusive winter/spring grazing program on lands managed by the Conservation Area. The Conservation Area's Board of Directors (the "Cross Board") supervises the management of 4,800 acres of rolling foothills land donated by Ann and Sandy Cross. In addition to its mandate of protecting natural habitat for native species, the area offers conservation education programs that foster awareness, appreciation and action. Recently, the Cross Board received a report on the physical development and stewardship of the lands comprising the Conservation Area. The Cross Board is currently seeking proposals from persons interested in conducting a grazing program on the Conservation Area. The grazing program will assist the Cross Board in managing weed control and reducing risk of wildfire, as well as facilitate the
improved health of the grasslands. The design of the program, including the area to be grazed, herd size, the portion of the year when grazing occurs, term, capital investment for building repair and fencing (both new and by way of repairs) should be in the proposal. A draft copy of the contract, which will be revised to reflect the terms and conditions in the awarded proposal, is available by contacting the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area and the final contract will include the terms and conditions contained in the Proposal submitted by the successful proponent. Proposals will be evaluated and selected based upon the following criteria and weighting: 1.The Grazing Plan submitted..............25% 2.Experience of the Proponent.............25% 3.Proponent's knowledge of grazing management................25% 4.Compensation offered..............25% Interested persons can receive additional informa-
tion from and access to the applicable lands for review/inspection through Reg Rempel by contacting: 403-931-3111 or rrempel@crossconservatio n.org. Interested persons must submit their proposal by September 15th, 2011. The Board of Directors of the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and its evaluation and decision shall be final. Please contact either Reg Rempel or e-mail info@crossconservation.or g PRIOR to submitting a proposal to receive the full Request For Proposals with details on the items all proposals must address, including: area to be grazed, seasonality, term, grazing management, animal management, cattle feeding, hazardous materials, insurance and assignment. Further information on the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area can be found at: www.crossconservation.org.
Local Couple Hosts Unique Dining Experience For A Worthy Cause
Dinner in the Dark will be an entertaining evening filled with food, laughs and an extravagant Silent Auction. Please join us in the fight for sight and support the Foundation Fighting Blindness. A member of a local family has recently been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a genetic disease that causes permanent loss of vision and other life changing symptoms. To hopefully prevent this from happening to future generations, the dinner is to create awareness and funding for the Foundation. Flare ‘N Derrick 131 Main Street NW Turner Valley September 10th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Dinner in the Dark in Turner Valley On Saturday, September 10th, 2011, join Evan Reichert and Kim Tuck Reichert at the Flare & Derrick Community Hall in Turner Valley, Alberta (131 Main Street NW), for “Dinner in the Dark” - a fundraising event that has guests dining in the dark to mimic being without sight for an evening. All funds raised support the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) and sight-saving research. Last year, 28-year-old Evan Reichert was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic form of blindness. Evan works as a heavy-equipment operator, and losing his sight to this incurable disease may leave him without the means to support his young family. To better understand the impacts of this condition, Evan and his wife Kim are learning everything they can about
retinitis pigmentosa to better adjust their lifestyle to the effects of Evan’s deteriorating sight. Evan and Kim’s ophthalmologist referred them to the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the innovative research the Foundation funds to find the causes, treatments and cures for retinitis pigmentosa and related retinal eye diseases. Groundbreaking research currently taking place gives hope for cures within Evan’s lifetime. Dinner in the Dark will feature a silent auction and a delicious dinner in the company of family and friends living in Turner Valley and the surrounding communities. Many of the food items have been donated by local businesses. The silent auction will include such prizes as the Hit-man package, a $500 tattoo gift certificate and a leather jacket. Tickets for Dinner in the
Dark are $20 per person. To purchase tickets and for more information please visit the Dinner in the Dark w e b s i t e : www.wix.com/cuncannr/d innerinthedark. For more information about the Foundation Fighting Blindness and vision research, please visit: www.ffb.ca. About the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Canada’s largest registered charity for sight-saving research, has contributed over $19 million to cutting-edge study of the causes, treatments and cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and related retinal eye diseases. “A Cure is in Sight” thanks to Foundation-funded discoveries. The Foundation is also known by its signature events: Comic Vision, Cycle for Sight, Ride for Sight and Vision Quest. Visit www.ffb.ca or call 1.800.461.3331 for the latest news in vision research.
From My Bookshelf....
The Thirteenth Tale - Diane Setterfield This book was a recommendation and thank you for that. Margaret Lea is hired by the enigmatic writer Vida Winter, to write her biography. As Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good, we are mesmerized by the gothic strangeness of the Angelfield family. Readers, biographers, reporters have all been after Winter for the conclusion - the thirteenth tale, of her famous mysteries. These were outlandish life histories of herself - all of them inventions, that have brought her fame and fortune. However, there is a tragic secret lurking in her past - the basis of this novel. The chapters switch between the past and present of the two main characters. Vida Winter's history is written at first in the third person past tense, but when Winter suddenly uses "I" we begin to understand her secrets. Death is a common theme, as are depression, identity, loss, isolation and the mythologies of many cultures regarding
twins. There are comedic moments - "he could not find it in himself to confide the household's difficulty to a member of a profession (lawyers) that made its living from having its nose in other people's private affairs." This is a good read, an "enchanting Gothic for the 21st century" - Library Journal Mr Shakespeare's Bastard Richard B. Wright Aerlene has known about her father all her life, is obsessed with reading his plays and would dearly love to visit a playhouse and see one performed. But as she and her mother are dependent upon her Puritan uncle and aunt, seeing a play seems highly unlikely. Shakespeare's life is poorly documented in history, yet evidence suggests a shotgun wedding at a young age, family tragedy, years of early penury and whispers that he sired at least one illegitimate child. This makes Wright's book very readable. Aside from the Bard himself, I really liked the scenes describing old London in the
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By Lynn Willoughby late 1500s. I suspect these facts and scenarios are very real - including the smells, the public drunkenness and debauchery, the thievery, the lives of those who were apprenticed. Shakespeare himself muses about what life would be like in Bedlam hospital while listening to the moans, screams and those baying at the moon. Matched with this are the descriptions of the wealthy on their way to a play or concert, which seemed to go on at all hours of the day and night. Navigating the streets themselves with names like Cheapside, Threadneedle, Silver Street and dodging beggars and pickpockets at the same time was very entertaining. Like 'Clara Callan' this novel moves along at a smart pace and as an incidental benefit, we get to see how Shakespeare's work was viewed during his life. The overall theme is "family" and it is always amazing to me that a male writer can craft such believable female characters as Aerlene and her mother. 2 Clara Callan 2 October 2 Adultery …..and others Who Knew? The gathering of samphire is mentioned in this novel and I was completely unfamiliar with it, I found that it is a succulent wild green plant that grow on the cliffs in Great Britain. To collect it from these cliffs is extremely dangerous. "Half way down, Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade!" - William Shakespeare.
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never a dull moment. Our weekly art shows for each age group were spectacular and their families were similarly 'blown away' with the amount of projects and the quality of work their young artists were capable of. So, I basked in that glory. (Tee hee!) By the end of the second week's Art Show, I was very nearly at full exhaustion and Janifer took a picture of me. My hairstyle is not top-notch, I'm a little over-shiny and my eyelids are very heavy. But I'm smiling nonetheless. I had fun regardless of the lack of sleep and excessive amounts of double lattes from Blue Rock Coffee each day! I credit my stamina to my daily meditation and yoga at 6am & midnight. I credit my endurance to my
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) Friday's Full Moon happens in your 8th house -- the house of deep exchange and sharing. It happens in the sign Aquarius, which is about groups and the reality we all agree exists. The thing is, there are several main formats of reality going around lately. Some are friendly, some are not. I suggest you look for friendly, and if you happen to land someplace else momentarily, keep going. Friendly, for you, is going to mean friendly to sex. Many are figuring out that this is possible and even healthy. You seem to have your own healing work to do around your sexual values, and how they manifest in relationships; it's as if you're unsure whether you trust the whole erotic thing or not. It's certainly led plenty of people to misery, and it's also led many people to authentic liberation. Remember: ideas are involved. This is territory where intelligence is greatly rewarded.
Aries (March 20-April 19) It's always interesting how people who are, on their own, wellmeaning and ethical, can form themselves into a group that ends up being scheming and nefarious. I suggest you make a note of anything like this happening in your social environment or any company you find yourself in, and do theAries thing and stand away from the crowd. Note also that this may involve the collective mass psychosis of our society. You don't need to play along with that, especially if you can see it for what it is. Take this opportunity to find your true friends: people devoted to clarity, healing and nonviolent communication. An environment that's healthy for you is one that responds to you, and that offers a vibe that you recognize as creative and friendly. You may have to be brave and declare your Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) independence in order to do this, and you may fear you'll be lonely -- I have a friend whose partner is one person around her, and another person when others are involved -- and the difference is not nice. but you won't be for long. You're more the kind of person to be who you are all the time. What is the point of acting? You may have some opportunities this Taurus (April 19-May 20) So, about your reputation -- what do you think it is, what do you want weekend to stand tall in your own beliefs and, more to the point, it to be, and what is your worst fear of what someone will discover your own desire to be a benefactor to the world. Try not to be too about you? You might want to make peace with that being known, shocked at the prevailing state of self-centered and superficial; you so that you don't fear being seen for who you really are. I'll say this a may be witnessing people acting out their injuries on one another. different way. If you fear something about you being known by The place to draw the line is when this gets too close to you. How others, you may translate that into the fear of being seen at all. So your direct partners and associates relate to others is indeed your make peace with your fears, and then let yourself shine. I would business, because their conduct, and their beliefs, influence your especially encourage you to put your ideas out where people can immediate environment. Set the example of integrity, and the value see, hear and read them. Be bold about your philosophy of life; of honest self-questioning. challenge yourself and others to think; challenge others you don't agree with; and don't fear being challenged. Most people cower Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) because of their own lurking sense of guilt, usually about nothing. Looking within is one of the most fearsome things that a modern person can do. Yet at the moment, your chart is all about an Throw that into the flames. introspective journey -- an honest quest to discover who you are. Part of why we're so discouraged to do this is because we fear that Gemini (May 20-June 21) There is something trying to get your attention right in your local we'll be as wrong as others have tried to make us out to be. But what environment. I know, things rarely seem worth it if you don't have to really happens is that we take on the role of the accuser -- and the drive for at least an hour, but you may not need to drive anywhere to only way to get out of that role is to actually investigate and to prove take advantage of this opportunity. You may not even notice that it is oneself innocent. While this exists as a superficial issue, we can an opportunity; you will have to use your imagination. In support of carry around a lot of tension, self-doubt and low self-esteem. There making contact with whatever this thing is that I'm seeing, I suggest is only one way out of this, which is to proceed inward -- past your you spend time on your feet, walking around, visiting neighbors, doubts, past your fears, past the layers of judgment, and into a friends, local businesspeople. Get to some kind of outdoor event dimension of yourself you may have never encountered. Yes, as this weekend. Don't be afraid to drop the small talk and delve into you travel, you may see shadows -- but that's all they are. real subject matter. Mercury is retrograde, which means invoke curiosity and ask questions. If someone puts something into your hand, look closely at it -- it could be a gem of some kind.
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) If in your immediate environment you're noticing that the views of certain people are too narrow to give you any room at all, you can surely find someplace where they are not. I suggest you make your assessment based on where you feel like you can be entirely yourself, which means free to express any opinion, including taboo subject matter. Now, there's something encrypted in Friday's Full Moon chart about your relationship to your mom -- and your parents' relationship to one another, and how this in turn influenced your childhood environment. To sum up, you may have ended up in a condition where you believed that being creative was dangerous because it shook up the people who were taking care of you. It's time to let go of that fear -- and that means taking a creative risk of some kind.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) If there is some kind of business deal imminent, I suggest you delay developments long enough to get the facts. You may think you know everything, but I would propose that you still have a few key bits of information coming to you. Overall it's a potentially workable situation, however there is a liability that could change everything if you don't address it. Be especially careful if you seem to be coming from a place of lack and others are coming from a place of abundance or power. It's precisely that sense of lack where your vulnerability comes from. It's not merely financial; attitudes about money are closely related to self-worth. Nobody is any better than you for seeming to have more -- it does not make someone right, and contrary to popular belief, it's not certification of their integrity. Therefore, I suggest you do your homework.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) If you haven't already figured it out, you need to keep your emotional management skills on full alert. If you don't, certain disagreements you may be involved in could easily spiral out of control. I suggest you be very careful of your surroundings, especially if your family is involved, or some kind of household situation that you know in your heart is not healthy for you. You're not one to walk away from a fight, but especially as the Full Moon peaks the next few days, discretion is the better part of valor. You happen to be in a phase of life when things can go amazingly well for you, if you keep your emotional energy clear and life affirming. Therefore I suggest you consciously surround yourself by positive influences, people who support you, and whose philosophy of life is in harmony with your own. I mean that starting immediately.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) This weekend's Full Moon in your birth sign will test your capacity to be objective, and to tolerate all points of view. You may also have the challenge of making peace with many of your inner viewpoints, including some of the darker ways you feel about yourself. I suggest you go through this process boldly, while at the same time doing your best to suspend the belief in judgment. It simply does not work, as a practical matter. If you're doing an assessment (of yourself or of others), look at the actual consequences involved in any situation and make your decisions based directly on those -- not, for example, on your own emotional reaction or that of anyone else. This is often a challenging lesson for many humans to learn, but if something does not matter, it does not matter. Once you understand that I suggest you quickly give up trying to convince anyone else.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) Make sure you don't take on someone else's karma unwittingly. By karma, I mean responsibility for their conduct, or their less-thanwholesome intentions. There are lots of ways that karma is exchanged, which range from financial transactions to sex to catching cold in someone's house. Therefore, I suggest you raise the bar on your psychic hygiene practices. Exchange energy only with people whose lives you affirm. I am aware that we've all been so injured by betrayal that we barely have any capacity to trust, even though we need to dearly. When trust is injured, it doesn't go away; instead, it gets misdirected and invested in situations that don't work out. So what you really have is an opportunity to select who you trust and why. At the basis of this whole growth process is having faith in yourself, because without that you have nothing -- so please start there.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20 Your imagination is likely to be extremely active these days, though I suggest you be conscious about this and choose what movie you run. I also suggest you get out of your head and go for direct experience. The angles of your chart that describe actual exploration of the world are getting strong aspects right now (for example, energetic planets in Cancer and Leo), and you're certainly free to experiment in real life. Be aware that doing so can have a guilt blowback, which is a typical psychological response that anyone who finally sets him or herself free has to learn to address. You're in one of those moments where 'the brighter the light, the darker the shadow'. Remember that shadow is not a substance, and it's not energy. It's based on lack of consciousness. Therefore focus on awareness, movement, activity, on direct encounters with people -- and stoke up your most creative passions.
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5 Ways To Squash Stress
Just about everyone at some point in time has experienced stress. Some suffer from stress powerful enough to have profound effects on daily life and personal health. A variety of strategies, from medication to meditation, can be effective at relieving stress. Stress is not something easily defined. That's because what is stressful to one person may roll off of another's back. Various situations can trigger emotional responses in people. Very often these responses can escalate into stress that affects blood pressure, anxiety levels, mood, sleep patterns and eating habits. There are over 50 signs of stress; a few of those symptoms include: * frequent headaches; * grinding teeth; * neck ache; * back pain; * heartburn; * obsessive behavior; * overreaction to small annoyances; * increased anger or frustration; * rapid or mumbled speech; * social withdrawal; * excessive gambling or impulse buying; * chest pain and palpitations; * excessive anxiety or worry. Stress can have distinct effects on health. There are a number of physical disorders and emotional effects that have
been linked to stress. Heart attacks, hypertension, immune system disorders, anxiety and depression have all been linked to excessive stress. Reducing stress has become a priority for many people looking to avoid health problems. There are many strategies people can take. Here's a look at five of them. 1. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR): A person starts from the face and works down the body by tensing all of the muscles in specific areas while inhaling and holding breath. Then he or she relaxes the muscles while exhaling. 2. Guided imagery: With the help of a recording or one's own imagination, a person pictures a relaxing scene with a possible guide answering profound questions. 3. L a u g h t e r : Laughing reduces the level of stress hormones, like epinephrine, dopamine, cortisol and others. It also increases en-
dorphins. Laughter is a good distraction and also a mild workout. It contracts the ab muscles and works out the shoulders. 4. Music: Music can be used in many ways to reduce stress. Soft, peaceful music may help induce meditation and imagery. Upbeat music can get a person dancing, where the physical activity loosens muscles and relieves stress. 5. Sex: Sex can boost mood, reduce blood pressure, promote relaxation through touch and provide a physical workout. All of these factors are good for reducing stress.
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Gateway gazette ~ August 16th - August 29th, 2011
Creating tomorrow’s heirlooms... As Don Murray, the founder and CEO of The New Oak Tree points out -
“Quality is not afraid of time.” If you want furniture that your grandchildren will inherit with pride then you have to visit The New Oak Tree. Whether you’re looking for a bedroom suite, a stunning dining room set or an eye-catching bar for the family room, every piece at The New Oak Tree is the definition of superior craftsmanship. The furniture he sells in your choice of wood - oak, cherry, hickory, maple, elm and walnut - stands up to the most discerning inspection. This is solid furniture with dovetailed full extension drawers. The slides have ballbearings and it’s all unconditionally guaranteed. If you don’t find something you like in the extensive show room, bring us a picture and your dream piece can be made for you or have your piece customized and sized. These heirlooms of tomorrow are all made with renewable hardwood. The finishes are ultra smooth from strict sanding procedures and no hazardous chemicals are ever used. The attention to detail is exceptional. Don is giving out gift certificates worth $1000 towards your next purchase to the first 300 customers. This offer is valid for any item over $5000. Solid wood, solid service, solid quality - find your heirloom furniture at The New Oak Tree. Visit the huge showroom at 125 First Street East in Cochrane or go online at www.thenewoaktree.com. You can also call 403.932.3306 or toll free 1.855.323.8733.
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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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