Ponoka News, November 28, 2012

Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2008 Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Vol. 64, No. 46

403-783-3311

editorial@ponokanews.com

www.ponokanews.com

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF PONOKA

Christmas hat with a twist: Luke Doornewaard warms up with some hot chocolate before the lighting of the Christmas tree at town hall before Almost Midnight Madness Nov. 26. More photos on page 14.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

REMEMBER WHEN YOU WANTED SOMETHING SHINY AND RED UNDER THE TREE? 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD (#13135) 2.4 Liter, Chevy MyLink, Heated Cloth Interior, Power Seat

221BI-WEEKLY

$

*

403.783.4494 www.adamsgm.com STEVE WOLBECK Sales Mgr.

BOB MASS Sales

JOHN COURSER Sales

*Payment Calculated at 3.49% over 84 Months

Page 2 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Ponoka pioneer laid to rest

New education act could bring changes

By Amelia Naismith

Alberta’s new Education Act proposal could result in many changes within the Wolf Creek School Division.

According to Wolf Creek superintendent Larry Jacobs, Bill 3 has had two readings. Now, it’ll typically go through an amendment and clause review process, Jacobs said.

“Some new aspects of the Education Act refer to powers of the boards. That may modify how the boards can act, including our own,” said Jacobs. “It’s going to drive the way so many things work; transportation, inclusion.”

“We might have to rewrite the policies and procedures that drive the way the organization operates,” Jacobs added.

The Wolf Creek School Division has a 2.4 kilometre radius guide for bus transportation student grants. Changes in the act could make the radius smaller, which could alter factors such as funding and the number of buses required.

Changes to school program inclusion may also be subject to change, Jacobs said.

“Under the old School Act we were given a geographical area within the province.

Under the old act, schools and divisions are required to provide educational programs for students Honoured: A horse-drawn carriage brought the body of Laura Wierzba, a long-standing resident and advocate of within their geographical are. The new act will alPonoka, to her final resting place at the Forest Home Cemetery Nov. 22. The carriage was escorted by RCMP on horses low students from other areas access to a school’s in full red serge.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye programs.

Jacobs says this could provide challenges for schools in communie h t cating with a student’s y b p Dro parents. s w e Jacobs says Alberta Ponoka N Education hopes to have to see a the act approved by beautiful spring but implementing e e r t it from its currents stage le p m a s could take longer than a y la p on dis year.

“The Education Act brings to life the vision for education that thousands of Albertans shared with us through Inspiring Education,” Education Minister Jeff Johnson said, in a press release.

The press release also states the act acknowledges that students, teachers, and The annual Season’s Greetings supplement especially parents need to work together to prooffers you an opportunity to thank your vide the best education customers for their patronage and send for students.

“The Education Christmas greetings.

Act is actually the first legislation in Canada U-Choose, U-Cut Christmas Trees to formally recognize the role of parents as a AD DEADLINE: Thurs, Dec. 6 at Noon OPEN 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Daily child’s first and most PUBLISHES: Wed, Dec. 19 important teacher,” said After hours by appointment A Johnson. “As a parent, that is something I am Prices Sleigh rides • Balsam Fir • White Spruce very proud of.” starting

Season’s Greetings

Fir Ever Green Tree Farm

at $54

• Colorado Spruce • Naturally Grown Pine

Dec. 2 & 9 (weather allowing)

(limited quantity)

Al A Also Available: Handmade Holiday W Wreaths, h Greenery, Cones, Firewood, Pre-Cut Trees Directions from Ponoka: Hwy 2 north to Usona overpass, turn west, on Hwy 611 travel past Usona corner to Rg. Rd. 272, turn right and go north to first crossroad, turn left go west to the first driveway

www.firevergreen.com • 780-352-4368

Subway Fresh

News

PONOKA

TO BOOK YOUR SPACE CALL 403-783-3311

Try Our

Tuscan Chicken

NEW!

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 3

School board deficit to be covered by reserves

By Amelia Naismith Wolf Creek Public School’s newly adjusted budget shows an approximate $2 million deficit.

The school division’s revenue within the new budget has increased by more than $1 million and the expenditures increased by $2.5 million.

The huge change in expenditures came with new hires, which came with increased enrolment levels, resulting in an additional $2,500,274 in costs.

However, the projected deficit is fully covered by reserves.

In the facilities department there was

a decrease in its deficit and transportation is sitting at a $104,323 surplus, aided by fuel rebates. Without the rebate transportation would also be in a deficit.

Almost $1 million more will be added to the early childhood services revenue due to increased enrolment, putting its total revenue at approximately $3 million.

As of Sept. 30 there were an additional 28 full time equivalent students counted that will bring in $893,921 on generated based instruction funding, which is approximately $5,000 per student that a school receives in funding. An additional 34 English as a Second Lan-

Town awarded foreign investment grant Submitted

to help communities, organizations and economic development agencies across the country.

Sarah Olson, economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka, said the project was applied for in November, 2011 and it helps Ponoka become investment ready with a data development strategy. It is the first phase in a project to ensure there is a central repository with up-to-date information on Ponoka.

It allows the town to develop the data, tools and resources required to attract investors and support local business. Ponoka will also develop the content necessary for site selectors and investors in the economic development portions of the website www.ponoka.ca.

Information will support development of a community profile for the businesses both current and in the future.

This initial project is near completion and receipts must be sent in by Dec. 31 for the Town of Ponoka to receive reimbursement of the work done so far.

guage students will generate $40, 052.

Federally funded severe needs students increased by 10, resulting in an additional $180,000. Class size funding also increased by approximately $100,000.

Within the division there was a 128-student increase, which is 49 more than in 2011. Rimbey Elementary School had an 11-student increase, however, Ponoka Composite High School decreased by approximately 18 students.

“I would have to say funding is not adequate to the kinds of needs that we have said superintendent Larry Jacobs. He also believes this isn’t just true for Wolf Creek but for school divisions across the province. “”Even though we’ve managed to handle our budget we don’t have enough to provide everything we need to,” Jacobs added.

In addition to enrolment there are other funding changes within the division. The Alberta Teacher Retirement Fund received a $620,000 increase and there was a $162,050 increase in provision for the unemployed funding.

There was also an increase of $2,699,399 in total expenditures. The largest expenditure increases came from board and system administration. Bellamy Payroll Maintenance fees are $153,504 and SRB training costs are $140,625.

There is also a decrease in overall operating reserves and a decrease of $340,583 in capital reserves, after purchasing 14 buses.

Wolf Creek‘s reserve balance increased by $550,125, resulting in a $7,390,182 total. This total is calculated before the reserve is used to cover the division’s deficit.

“The government will accept that budget as long as we have the money to cover that,” said Jacobs.

At the Nov. 22 school

A recent application to the government of Canada by the Town of Ponoka has resulted in a grant of $5,000.

Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins announced both Ponoka and the LeducNisku Economic Development Authority have received funding to help attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment in their communities. It was announced on behalf of Ed Fast, minister of international trade and minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway.

“Our government is focused on what matters most to Canadians: jobs, growth Subway Fresh and long-term prosperity,” said Fast in Try Our a press release. “Attracting foreign investment is key to these efforts and our NEW! government will continue to take steps to ensure Canada remains an investment destination of choice. From the lowest overall tax rate on new business investment in the G-7, to what the World Economic Forum has been saying for the past five years, Canada is the world’s soundest banking system, our government continues CELEBRATING OVER PHONE: PHONE: 403-783-4911 403-783-4911 EXPERIENCE to create the conditions 50 YEARS TRAVEL FAX: 403-783-5222 THATOF TAKES FAX: 403-783-5222 needed to attract the globYOU PLACES EXCELLENCE! dirtvl@telusplanet.net EST.1961 1961 dirtvl@telusplanet.net EST. al investors who create www.direct-travel.ca www.direct-travel.ca jobs and new sources of & C R U I S E C E N T R E economic growth and A PROUD COMMUNITY SUPPORTER prosperity in our commuUROPEUP REAT UYS ON YOUR MEXICO nities.”

GETAWAY Calkins said the fundTO ing is part of a broader BOOK BY DECEMBER 14* agenda to expand global Theresa trade for Canada.

CALGARY DEPARTURES EDMONTON DEPARTURES “Both the federal • 7 NIGHTS • ALL INCLUSIVE • 7 NIGHTS • ALL INCLUSIVE government and the municipalities share the RIVIERA NAYARIT PUERTO VALLARTA MANZANILLO RIVIERA NAYARIT objective of bringing new Ocean Breeze Nuevo Distinction Collection Distinction Collection Grand Palladium Vallarta EUROPEAN investment to communiVallarta ****2009 Holiday Inn Resort Pueato Resort & Spa Imperial Club Tesoro Manzanillo *** 1/2 Ramona Sat. Jan. 12, 19 Vallarta **** **** 1/2 Fri. Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 ties across Canada. That MOTORCOACH TOURS Sat. Jan. 12, 19 Sat. Jan. 5 is why we are proud to $799 $999 + $351 txs/fees $799 $1049 + $350 txs/fees support our communities + $352 txs/fees + $352 txs/fees who are seeking further CANCUN CANCUN investment. In these globMAGICAL CRUISES Villa Del Palmar **** RIVIERA MAYA HUATULCORIVER Villa Del Palmar **** Kerry ally challenging times, Sat. Jan. 12, 19 Distinction Collection Distinction Collection Fri./Sun. Jan. 18, 20, 25 ON EUROPE’S WATERWAYS we will continue to supOccidental Grand Xcaret Las Brisas Huatulco **** $1049 $1149 Club **** 1/2 Mon. Jan. 21, 28 port initiatives that help + $343 txs/fees + $343 txs/fees Sat. Jan. 12, 19, 26 bring jobs and prosperity $1199 + $346 txs/fees RIVIERA MAYA HUATULCO $1099 to the people in the riding Distinction Collection Distinction Collection + $343 txs/fees of Wetaskiwin,” explained Diane RIVIERA MAYA Gran Baha Principe Coba Las Brisas Huatulco **** Calkins in the same reDistinction Collection Royal Golden ***** Mon. Jan. 7, 28 RIVIERA MAYA lease.

Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Fri. Jan. 18, 25 Distinction Collection $1179 The funding, which Le Mirage ***** Gran Bahia Principe Coba $1269 + $346 txs/fees Fri./Sun. Jan. 28, 20 was nationally anRoyal Golden ***** + $343 txs/fees Sat. Jan. 12, 19 $1349 nounced in October, is Kahla + $343 txs/fees $1179 provided under the Invest + $343 txs/fees Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) program LOCATED IN THE LOW PROFESSIONAL BUILDING

2009 - G

SAVE 500 $

PER COUPLE

E

Personal Pizza

B

board meeting the trustees accepted this updated budget as information stemming from the preliminary budget, which was approved by the school board May 31.

• Danny Jones • YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R DENTURES THROUGH THE SENIOR BENEFITS PROGRAM. CA L L T O DAY F O R I N F O R M AT I O N

PONOKA D E N T U R E

C L I N I C

“ Quality and comfort is our No.1 priority - so go ahead and smile!”

5101 - 49th Ave • 403-783-3771

Ponoka Composite High School 2012 Campaign for

Santa’s Anonymous

‘STUFF-A-BUS’ Event Extra Foods

Mon, Dec. 3 Tues, Dec. 4 Hamilton’s IGA Tues, Dec. 4 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Please consider donating to Santa’s Anonymous this Christmas!

Page 4 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE

Pastor Jerry Preheim 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate 5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533 Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH

Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome! www.baptistreformedponoka.org

PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA ALLIANCE CHURCH

4215 - 46 St. Pastor Norm Dibben 403-783-3958 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

A loving, gentle, caring people - welcome you!

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur 403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Corner of Hwy 53 & Hwy 2A (former Crossroads Restaurant)

PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

ponokaunited@shaw.ca

Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca

SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury

403-783-6012

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C.

Books for every imagination: Marlene Quiring takes a good look at all the books on sale during the Ponoka Jubilee Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Library annual book sale Nov. 23.

Spiritual blessings flow from generosity I remember the first time I gave away money to a social service agency I respected. I was in my 20s and unchurched but something prompted me to take a $50 bill, hand it over a counter to a surprised woman and explain that I had lots and wanted to share.

Later that week I was visiting with a friend of mine, a woman older than me. I told her what I had done, and burbled that it felt wonderful to be able to contribute to society. I wondered out loud why no one ever talked about this incredible sensation.

She just smiled.

It was a complete revelation to me that giving away money could feel so good. It would take several years before I would enter a church, responding to an inner spiritual yearning. In those first months I wept at some point every week in the worship services. I was overwhelmed by the realization God loved me and forgave me. I was in such need of the profound message of God’s grace that was

Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048

ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. Alexandra Meek-Sharman (on leave) Ven. Michael Sung, Priest in Charge 5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4329 Sunday Service: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. www.stmarysanglicanponoka.com

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Interim Pastor Tim Graff

ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 (403) 782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 10:30 am

PONOKA RISING SUN CLUBHOUSE

Community Blue Box Program For $12.00 per month We will pick up your paper, clean tins, glass, No. 1-5 plastic and cardboard.

We also pick up cardboard from local businesses.

For more information on these programs please call

403-783-5810 Weekdays

Christians give testimoconveyed in worship. nials to their practice of I immersed myself in tithing. They frequently reading scripture. The refer to Malachi 3:10: Jesus I was getting to “Bring the full tithe know entranced me. I into the storehouse, so took the step of professthat there may be food ing my faith publicly in in my house. Test me worship and embraced in this, says the Lord every opportunity for Almighty, and see if I learning I could get. will not throw open the One of my intense Rev. Beatrix floodgates of heaven questions was, “How and pour out so much much money should I Schirner give?” No one seemed Ponoka United Church blessing that you will not have room enough willing to talk about it. for it.” The bottom line But I knew that my urge to give was rooted in my profound is that the 10 per cent to the local congratitude to God. But how much was gregation is simply the starting point. simply left up to me, with almost It is done out of a sense of utter depenno guidelines. However, I became dence upon God and a trust that God aware of the tithe, 10 per cent. Over will provide; over and over the tithers the years I determined this should be witness to the freedom this practice based on my gross income. I divvied gives them. It offers “an incredible that up between my congregation and lightness of being,” to adapt the title our national missions fund. Being of an old movie. They are living proof human, I have not always given that that it is quite possible to live this way much, but it has been my guideline and that the spiritual gains are many.

For any of you who do not adand my goal.

I remember the surprise I had here to a religion, I remember Gloria when I read in an 1872 sermon, Steinem, the famous feminist, urging The Use of Money, by John Wesley feminists to tithe to women’s causes. that we should not stint and restrict Spiritual blessing flows out of buildourselves to only 10 per cent. And ing this type of generosity into your Augustine, one of the church Fathers, life. Test the universe in this. Chriswrote,Whoever desires to secure a tians are familiar with Jesus refuting reward for himself…let him render Satan in the wilderness by saying, tithes, and out of the nine parts let him “Do not put the Lord your God to the seek to give alms.” Talk about a chal- test.” But in this one instance in the Bible, God invites us to put him to the lenge and an invitation!

I just finished reading a book test.

Go ahead—take the risk. You will called Tithing: Test Me In This by Douglas LeBlanc. In it, committed be amazed at what happens.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 5

Reflections of Ponoka

Medals of bravery for early district military personnel For more than a century hundreds of men and women from Ponoka and districts have served in the armed forces at home and overseas. David Spink has kindly taken the time to research those who have either defended our country with their lives and lost them, or who have served in the military forces and have completed their service to their country. We are pleased to present his stories in Reflections.

By David Spink for the News Lt.-Cmdr. Roger Fink Roger Fink was a Ponoka boy, even though it is said that he was born in Meniak.

He joined the RCAF as a young man just out of high school, and after serving in the Second World War, he served in the Korean War and then transferred to the Fleet Air Arm in helicopters.

After discharge, Fink went to Red Deer College and worked as an accountant and legal administrator for a Red Deer law firm, retiring 10 years later. In the time between his military service and going to college, he piloted mostly commercial helicopters in the north. During his military service Lt.-Cmdr.

Fink was one of only 77 Canadians to receive the Commonwealth’s coveted George Medal for exceptional bravery for co-piloting a helicopter during the daring rescue of 21 crewmen off a ship called the SS Kismet II, which was wrecked below a 900-foot Cape Breton cliff.

This daring rescue, during September of 1955, required several attempts to save the lives of the crewmen of this Liberian freighter. Attempts had been made earlier by snowplow crews dropping down ropes to the stranded men but they were thwarted by the very high wind and seas that had also made it impossible for other boats to reach the wreck.

Helicopters seemed to be the only option left, and the one to be used was borrowed from the

Pilot Officer Andrew Mynarski was rewarded with the Victoria Cross (valour of the highest order) posthumously in 1945 for his heroic efforts to save his fellow crew members when their Lancaster Bomber was hit during a battle over France in 1944.

Photos submitted

Lt.-Cmdr. Roger Fink, formerly of Ponoka, is shown here in 1959 receiving the George Medal for bravery from Queen Elizabeth II. The coveted award was for a daring 1955 rescue by helicopter of a ship’s crew off the coast of Cape Breton Island.

RCAF and flown from the flight deck of the HMCS Ottawa. At one point during the rescue, the rotor blades of the helicopter were only two feet away from the cliff during a high bout of wind but fortunately did not smash into the cliffs. The landing on the wrecked ship was called a three-point landing because only three of the four wheels could be placed on the boat at one time, with four trips having to be made to complete the rescue.

Lt.-Cmdr. J.H. Beeman and Roger

Remember when

Photo from Ponoka Brick School book

You can’t help but notice those great old wooden desks and the big blackboard in this classic 1940s photo of Mrs. Florence Richmond’s class at the Red Brick School. Shown in the front row: Shirley Oness, Norma Lucas, Wayne Strause, and Ruby Raugust; row 2: Norman Stause, Henry Matejka, Karen Umbach, Marie McGuire, and Francis Bruns; row 2: Lois Golder, Jean Felton, Donald Gore, Rod Shaw, Audrey Seifert, and Joan Spink. Up in the fourth row are: Mona Beuselinck, Jon Dickau, Karen Geibert, Lily Schickerowski, Lily Pohl, and Janet Casey; Row: five: Mary Rees, Bobby Herron, Fern Russell, Janet Foster, Shirley Lucas, and Beverley Pritchard; then standing in the back row are: Clayton Brant, Ossie Rees, Ken and Gordon Birchill, Russell L’Hirondelle, William Conley and teacher Mrs. Richmond.

Fink were the pilots on this daring and dangerous mission, and they even managed to save a cat and a dog from the sinking boat. The George Medal, which had been struck by King George VI, and is the most prestigious medal for civilians, was awarded to Roger Fink by Queen Elizabeth II on July 1, 1959. After enjoying an active life Roger Fink died in Red Deer on Feb. 12, 2010.

Pilot Officer Andrew Mynarski Andrew Mynarski was born on Oct. 14, 1916, and was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Air Force just a few days before the bombing in Cambria, France during the Second World wWar. He would die in action on June 13, 1944 at the age of 27, and because of his valor, which I will explain, Mynarski was later awarded the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious award for bravery in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth military forces.

Mynarski was born in Winnipeg, Man. and died in Cambria, France, which was the target for this mission. He was flying as an upper gunner in a Superlative Avro Lancaster Bomber when it was struck by anti air-craft flack, causing a fire in the hydraulic fluids of the aircraft as well as the engines. The captain, Flying Officer Art deBreyne, gave the order to bail out, and as Andrew approached the rear escape door, he saw through the flames that his good friend, P/O Pat Brophy was trapped in his turret that had been jammed part way through the rotation as a result of the flack. Without hesitation Mynarski made his way through the flames to give assistance to Brophy, using the equipment available to him, and with great effort. He was unfortunately unable to pry open the tail gunner’s escape.

After burning his hands and clothes and with his parachute on fire, Mynarski returned to his jump door, where he paused, saluted, said, “Good night sir,” and then jumped. All the members of the aircraft escaped except for Pat Brophy, and they were in fairly good condition. Jack Friday, one of the five, had been knocked out while trying to bail and Roy Vigars, finding Friday unconscious, quickly clipped his parachute and tossed the limp body out of the hatch, then jumped himself while controlling Friday’s rip cord. Only Andrew Mynarski had managed to get out the rear door of the burning plane but his descent was rapid, and with his clothes, parachute and shroud lines on fire, the result was a high-impact fall. He landed alive but was severely burned and his clothes were still on fire, and after being taken to a German hospital he died a short time later.

Brophy remained trapped in the bomber and stayed with the aircraft until it hit the ground, still trapped in his turret. The force of the crash ejected the turret, causing it to roll away from the burning wreckage, leaving Brophy alive and able to survive the crash. Four crew members made their way back to England shortly after the crash but the wounded bomb aimer Jack Friday was captured by the German forces. Brophy joined the French Resistance Force, and then made his way back to England in September 1944, where he learned of Andrew Mynarski’s death.

In 1945 when the remaining crew members met again, they all related Mynarski’s heroic efforts to save his fellow crew members and having those final moments revealed, Andrew was awarded the Victoria Cross (valour of the highest order) posthumously.

Although he was not from the Ponoka area, Pilot Officer Andrew Mynarski’s name has been synonymous with central Alberta, with the longstanding Penhold Airbase being named Mynarski Park in his honour. It has now been changed to Sunnybrook.

Dave’s next story will outline the heroic war and peacetime efforts of the Warren twins, Bruce and Doug, formerly of the Ponoka district.

Page 6 PONOKA NEWS

Opinion

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

In Egypt, Morsi’s powers go a little too far “There is no middle ground, no dialogue before (Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi) rescinds this declaration,” said pro-democracy advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammed ElBaradei. “There is no room for dialogue when a dictator imposes the most oppressive, abhorrent measures and then says, ‘Let us split the difference.’”

Morsi won last June’s presidential election fair and square but many Egyptians are frightened his Nov. 22 decree sweeps aside the democratic gains of last year’s revolution. It declares the courts cannot challenge any of his decrees until another election takes place.

Morsi has given himself greater powers than the former dictator, Hos-

ni Mubarak, ever possessed but this is puzzling since nothing in Morsi’s previous history suggests he wants to be Egypt’s next dictator. He belongs to the Muslim Brotherhood but that organization has moved a long way from its radical origins.

Nevertheless, the suspicion now arises he was just waiting for the chance to impose Islamic rule on everybody, including liberals, Christians and secular Egyptians. If Egypt, by far the most populous Arab country, succumbs to a new tyranny, then the whole “Arab Spring” was just a brief illusion.

Morsi’s actions are wrong but he is not actually aiming at a dictatorship. He just wants to thwart the Supreme Judicial Council, made up

Mortgaging children’s futures In the provincial elecbudget, all the while intion campaign last spring, curring massive debt on Premier Alison Redford infrastructure. They’re promised to change the counting on Albertans character of Alberta. With not being smart enough the recent announcement to see through the fog.

Alberta will now join the The out-of-touch PC ranks of indebted provgovernment does not inces, she has delivered. know how to prioritize its Of course, Premier spending.

Redford did not openly There have been campaign on the idea of some exciting times in Rod Fox taking on debt to push this sitting of the Alberta through pet projects and MLA Lacombe-Ponoka Legislature including pay for corporate weldebating into the wee fare. hours of the morning to present amendAlberta has held the distinction of ments to the Education Act, presenting being the only debt-free province in amendments to the Whistleblower Act Canada since the days of Ralph Klein, and calling the PC government to task who deservedly received the Order of concerning illegal expense claims, ilCanada recently for his wise steward- legal donations to the PC party and so ship of the province. much more.

Finance Minister Doug Horner During the election, Wildrose asked says it’s no different than a family tak- where the PCs would come up the moning a mortgage on a house. He’s wrong ey to follow through on the whole list for two reasons. First, people pay their of promises the premier had made. We own way on a mortgage. With provin- had to wait till now to find out but the cial debt, it’s the taxpayer who pays. premier finally answered: our children Also, unlike a home, roads and bridges will pay. With this poor fiscal decision, are not saleable assets. The house com- the premier has followed through on parison just doesn’t hold water. her intentions to change the character Premier Redford’s return to debt of Alberta – for the worse. will dig a hole into which she will As MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, throw our children and grandchildren’s I look forward to hearing from you. futures. It’s just not right.

Please contact my office at #101 4892 In the coming months and years, 46 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4 or Mr. Horner and Premier Redford will 403 782 7725 or email at lacombe.poclaim to have a balanced operating noka@assembly.ab.ca

PONOKA

of judges who almost all but Islamic Egypt. Natudate from the Mubarak rally, it frightens a large Gwynne Dyer era, which has already proportion of the 49 per dismissed the first body cent of Egyptians who Guest Columnist charged with writing a voted against Morsi in new constitution. There the presidential election were indications that it and it absolutely terrifies might also be about to dissolve the second one. the country’s eight million Christians.

In the last month or so, the prospect this new Morsi’s edict has been met with impassioned body will produce a constitution based mainly on protest in the streets, and the formation of a NationIslamic law led most of the secular and Christian al Salvation Front aimed at uniting all non-Islamist elements to withdraw. That deprived it of a voting groups to force Morsi to rescind his edicts. But that quorum but the remaining members, including many may not be enough.

MPs linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, carried on The truth is that the elections produced a parregardless, so there was a growing probability that a liamentary majority and a president who want to new court ruling would dismiss this assembly too. impose Islamic law, and that its opponents are usMorsi moved swiftly, not only giving himself ing various legal devices in an attempt to stop the supreme powers beyond the ability of the courts to process. Moreover, a new constitution imposing challenge but specifically forbidding the Supreme Islamic law would almost certainly get a “yes” in Judicial Council to dismiss the second Constituent a referendum.

Assembly. He also gave that assembly an extra two But the other truth is that majorities should not months to finish writing the constitution, after which try to impose their views on large minorities who do it would have to be approved by referendum. not share them. Egypt is in for a rough ride.

What is happening now, therefore, is not the Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist rise of a new dictatorship but rather a ruthless po- whose articles are published in 45 countries. litical manoeuvre aimed at creating a democratic

News

5019A Chipman Ave., Box 4217, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1R6 Phone: 403.783.3311 Fax: 403.783.6300 Email: editorial@ponokanews.com Published every Wednesday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Regional Publisher, Fred Gorman

Judy Dick Manager

George Brown Editor

Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

Amelia Naismith Karen Douglass Susan Whitecotton Reporter Sales Administration

editorial@ponokanews.com manager@ponokanews.com reporter@ponokanews.com rovingreporter@ponokanews.com sales@ponokanews.com admin@ponokanews.com All editorial content, advertising content and concepts are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is forbidden.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 7

Is the truth revealed?

Dear Editor: It is now more than three years that we have been trying to get a complete cost breakdown of the cost of 38th Street local improvement. Despite many written and verbal request to the Town of Ponoka, two FOIP requests and two requests for a review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner, we still do not have all the facts.

However, we have made significant progress.

1. The Town charged 38th Street property owners for seven gas lines crossings for the private sewer and connection on the east side of 38th Street. The charge was $500 for each private connection, plus about $600 engineering. From the as-built plan, we obtained through our second FOIP request; we saw the gas line was well inside the property line. I checked with the gas company, their plan shows the gas line 4.2 metres inside the property lines. When they installed the private connections to the property lines they were four metres away from the gas line. There were no gas lines crossings but 38th Street owners were still charged $4,100 for these phantom crossings. If the town officials were not aware of this before, they have now known of the overcharge since at least June 13, 2012, yet they have made no effort to correct their error.

2. The Progress Payment Certificates show that on 40th Avenue, 38th Street property owners were charged for an eight-metre water stub line to the south and a 13-metre, 150mm infill piping to the east, for a total of 21 metres.

The as-built plan reveals there is only a one-metre stub line to the south and a 10-metre line to the east. The town has not acknowledged this error. The 10-metre charged for but not installed, at a cost of about $4,900 with engineering, needs to be refunded.

3. On 46th Avenue, the town charged for 26 metres of water line to the east

but the as-builts show only 15 metres were installed. That’s another overcharge of about $5,280.

4. On 42nd avenue the town charged twice for the infill piping and a valve to the fire hydrant. That is an extra 15 metres of 200mm water line plus the valve, for a cost of over $6,800.

5. The town charged for 405 metres of sanitary sewer main line. Both the predesign and as-built plans clearly show only 396 metres was installed. Another $3400.

6. In a town’s summary of the local improvement costs, three items were removed for the local improvement tax. a) $35,000 for extra private sewer and water connections, which were paid for by property owners requesting these extra services. b) $21,130 for a sewer and water extension line installed on 46th Avenue for a private developer. c) $12,600 for moving the fire hydrant that was installed in the wrong location. A total of 368,730 construction costs for these three items was removed from the local improvements cost but the engineering, over $10,000, was still charged to the 38th Street property owners.

The town, in our second FOIP request, did admit they made a mistake yet more than five months later they have made still no efforts to correct their error. The total of these items is $34,480.

In conclusion: Is there anyone in Ponoka who thinks the town did not cheat 38th Street residents on this local improvement? It is now clear why they were trying to conceal the truth.

The town needs to tell the people of Ponoka the truth, deal with the matter and correct the injustice.

There is more much more to tell but because of the length of this letter, I will try to cover the rest another time.

Nick Kohlman

Government squanders future?

Dear Editor: The Wildrose party held their annual meeting this past weekend where it was reported that Danielle Smith did a lot of bashing of Premier Allison Redford and the PC party.

I am no fan of any type of conservative government but it seems to me that Redford, as a trusted and exemplary premier, has a broader and more profound understanding of life in this province than traditional conservative politics would condition her to have.

Smith can’t even hope to have such competence, which is why she fails to understand that it was not, as she said, PCs running a dirty campaign that caused her party to fail to get a majority; it was the faulty foundations of the Wildrose party and the empty words thrown around by a bunch of inexperienced candidates.

Despite media hype that tried to manipulate the Alberta public into believing otherwise, there never was any chance of the Wildrose forming the government. Albertans on the whole may be a politically apathetic bunch but still they gleaned that the Wildrose would not be taking this province anywhere they wanted to go — then, now

or ever.

Changing their policies now will not help the Wildrose in the next election either. The image of the Wildrose as a party with a pro-radical, Christian foundation (nonsense that most Albertans have grown beyond) helped them garner the support of religious fanatics here and in southern Alberta.

Do they intend to make further fools of those people by telling them what they want to hear behind closed doors while saying something contradictory to the public at large? That would only prove that their words are meaningless, empty rhetoric. The most Smith can hope for is to continue to hinder the Legislative Assembly from discussing more important matters while she uses the same disruptive distraction tactics that the federal Conservatives so notoriously use to waste parliamentary time and taxpayers’ money.

I foresee Redford becoming one of the greatest premiers this province has ever seen. At least when Premier Redford speaks, we can trust she knows what she is talking about. And that is most refreshing compared to what we in Alberta have endured for so long.

Evone Monteith

Town Times

Come visit us: 5102 -48 Avenue; Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Come visit Phone: 403-783-4431 Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Employment Opportunity Rink Attendant (PT/Seasonal): For the upcoming 2012-13 ice skating season at the Arena Complex. Hours of work will be primarily evenings and weekends.

For more details on this position, contact 403-783-0118. Application forms are available at www. ponoka.ca. Submit your application to the Town Office at 5102-48 Avenue during regular office hours of 9:00am-4:30pm or email HR@ponoka.org.

Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 4 pm There is a minimum tipping fee of $7.50 per visit.

There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, branches) or tires.

Call 403-783-8328 for more information.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Fort Ostell Museum’s Cookie Walk Fort Ostell Museum is holding their Annual Cookie Walk on Wednesday, December 5th starting at 10:00 a.m. Choose a selection of cookies for $6.00 per box.

Mark Your Calendar The Holiday Train will be in Ponoka on Monday, December 10th at 3:45pm. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank and catch the entertainment.

Aquaplex Update: - All 1 year swim passes are 10% off in November!!

- PD day swim November 30th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Public Skating: Monday-Friday: 12 noon - 1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Town is looking for a local business or community group to sponsor Public Skating. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Wes 403-783-0118.

Recreation Facilities Schedule is On-line Check it out at www.ponoka.ca and click on ‘Recreation in Ponoka’.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Traffic Bylaw Reminder The Town would to remind residents that the Town’s Traffic Bylaw No. 200-06 prohibits residents in areas other than the downtown core, from placing any snow, ice, or dirt on any roadway. Any person who contravenes this section is required to remove such snow from the roadway within 24 hours of its placement. Failure to do so may result in payment on demand to the Town all costs of removal. The placement of such snow adds to the build up on or along the roadways hindering the smooth movement of traffic. Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping to keep Ponoka a safe community.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. ~Edith Sitwell

Page 8 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

New criteria for RCMP to investigate domestic violence

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye A couple’s dispute could be something relatively minor but it could also be a sign of underlying troubles; so police have broadened their definition of what spousal abuse is in an effort to reduce further violence.

Ponoka RCMP have been using the new standard since last year and it has changed statistics drastically. Spousal abuse complaints nearly doubled in Ponoka last quarter to 60 from 32 because of the broadening of the definition, explained RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm. “It’s been broadened as conflict.�

Despite the extra work he feels it could help investigators find past issues. “We would have to do more of an investigation to dig down and see if there’s more in the past,� he explained.

The process allows police an opportunity to delve deeper into a dispute.

One champion for this change is Beth Campbell, program manager of domestic violence relations for the RCMP. With police being on the ground level, the change has given them a way to delve more deeply into a domestic dispute. “Typically we know from statistics there can be victims of violence in a relationship potentially for years before the victim will reach out and call the police. When he or she calls out it could be that verbal argument,� she explained. “When we do get that call, we need to assess; is this is a one-off complaint.�

There may not be a need for further investigation and she acknowledged people will argue, however asking pertinent questions might give police insight into an abusive relationship. “The emotional abuse and the psychological abuse could be simmering below the surface.�

Police are given 19 specific questions in a Family Violence Investigation Report (FVIR) to ask in a domestic dispute. “We talk more about risk as opposed to if there’s a criminal occurrence where we could

“Victims tend to minimize the risk because they’ve learned to survive in that environment,�

Beth Campbell, program manager of domestic violence relations for the RCMP. lay charges. There still could be risk to that person who has reached out to the police service.�

She feels the questions are important to find out more information about the offenders as well.

Considering there is usually a personal relationship between the abuser and abused it becomes more difficult for the victim to understand how they are affected. Campbell used the example of a bank robber threatening the life of a bank teller.

She then used the example of a man threatening his ex-wife saying he does not want to pay alimony anymore. “It’s a very different dynamic for the person involved in that intimate relationship because she does know this person there is a relationship and the motive is the power and the control versus ‘I just need cash.’�

There is difficulty for a victim leaving an abusive relationship, explained Campbell. They might feel there are several reasons to stay such as money and losing the children in a custody battle. “Plus they’ve learned to survive in that environment,� she stated.

The FVIR is mandatory for all police officers in Alberta and when dealing with a victim fear and cultural differences can be some of the challenges investigators face. “It’s such a valuable form that helps frontline police officers,� Campbell said. “You could have first-year service or you could have 20-year service.

If you ask those questions you’re going to be pulling out the information you need in order to make an informed response.�

2013 Kinsmen Phonebook Deadline: Thursday, December 13, 2012

IS YOUR LISTING...

T Not Included T Incorrect T In the wrong spot IS THIS LISTING FOR : T Business

T Personal

What does the current listing say?

Name: __________________________________ Phone No: ______________ Address: ________________________________ Fax Line: _______________ What changes do you want to make?

Name: __________________________________ Phone No: ______________ Address: ________________________________ Fax Line: _______________ Note: If your phone number listing is with Shaw please contact us as the directory listings are supplied by Telus only To advertise your business in Ponoka’s “Local� phone book, call Susan at 403-783-3311.t Please return this form to: Ponoka News Box 4217 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R6 or Fax: 403-783-6300 or email: admin@ponokanews.com

It takes more time but gets at the information; one of the questions to a victim asks is whether they have been forced to have sex. She admits it is probably uncomfortable for both the victim and the officer but that information may not necessarily be volunteered otherwise. A victim may also believe since they are married to someone that choice may not be theirs to make anymore. “Victims tend to minimize the risk because they’ve learned to survive in that environment,� offered Campbell.

It becomes even more difficult when the victim has feelings for the

other person.

The FVIR form was rolled out in 2008 by the solicitor general and has gone through an evaluation process.

Results are not yet available but a police advisory committee comprising members from children and youth services, shelters, and Alberta Justice. “There’s always work being done and always moving forward.�

The change to police statistics has allowed Mounties to recognize an argument between two people may have underlying issues. Any time a police officer is called to a dispute the call scores as domestic violence.

Signs of dating violence and support available in Alberta Signs of dating violence or abuse The following examples are seven warning signs you could be dating a person who is abusive and possibly violent.

These are only some of the possible signs; trust your instincts and get help if you feel you or someone you know is in danger of being abused.

1. Soon after you begin dating, your boyfriend or girlfriend pressures you to make the relationship very serious or to have sex.

2. Your boyfriend or girlfriend becomes extremely jealous and possessive. He or she thinks these destructive displays of emotion are signs of love.

3. Your boyfriend or girlfriend tries to control you and to make all decisions about what you do together. Your boyfriend or girlfriend does not take your views or desires seriously.

4. Your boyfriend or girlfriend tries to keep you from spending time with close friends or family.

5. Your boyfriend or girlfriend verbally and emotionally abuses you. He or she does things like yell at you, swear at you, manipulate you, spread false and degrading rumours about you, and tries to make you feel guilty.

6. Your boyfriend or girlfriend threatens physical violence.

7. Your boyfriend or girlfriend has abused a previous girlfriend or boyfriend. He or she accepts and defends the use of violence by others.

There are a number of supports and services available in Alberta for individuals and families affected by family violence. • Women’s shelters provide safe accommodation and other services for those

leaving abusive relationships and their children. • Eight outreach sites in rural and urban locations help Aboriginal and immigrant families affected by family violence to access supports and services. • Seven safe visitation sites support visits between children and a non-custodial parent. • Sexual assault centres and the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services work to support victims, raise awareness and prevent assault and abuse. • Emergency protection orders can order an abuser not to go places where the victim goes, or order the abuser to leave the home so the victim can stay. • The provincial family violence program includes eight domestic violence courts; offender treatment; supervision and enforcement; and community coordination and victim supports. • Materials and resources are available in a number of different languages. • The Integrated Threat and Risk Assessment Centre (I-TRAC) is a multidisciplinary unit composed of members from police services throughout Alberta (threat assessors) teamed with Human Services, a Crown prosecutor and a forensic psychologist. This unit assesses threats and develops risk-reduction plans for high-risk domestic violence and stalking situations.

For more information on these and other resources, visit familyviolence. alberta.ca.

Things you can do to help someone who is being abused • First, make sure the person involved and any children are physically safe. If someone is in immediate ! danger, call 911. • Learn the family violence warning signs,

31 . / #.1 # / Ă what to do and where to get help. Visit familyvio

02 240 $ i{Ă´Ă´Ă´ lence.alberta.ca or phone $9 /"! "2 / "2 the Family Violence Info AND OTHER GOVERNMENT GRANTS Line at 310-1818 tollCHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE WORTH UP TO: $5000 free anytime to learn PLUS FREE “KONTINUOUS SHOKâ€? CHLORINATOR more. ÂŤĂą ;.š 1 , ; !1 , ! #š š W !# #9! , ; !1 • Help a local shelter or sexual assault centre as a volunteer, board member or fundraiser. • Collect toys, books, household and toiletry TOLL FREE 1-800-BIG-IRON items from your neigh(1-800-244-4766) bours to donate to your Visit our 29 patented and patent pending Inventions at www.bigirondrilling.com local youth, seniors’ or ,š/ 9k ?•Ă?¤ bˋ•• x¤Ë Âłk¤³•k ĂŞÂˆÂ¤ ?Ă‹kÂžĂˆĂ™ Ă?ÂˆÂ¤Ă‹Ă™ ¤x X?Ă?ˆv women’s shelter.

: 2 / :

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

2012 GMC ACADIA SLE AWD

(#34123)Cloth interior, 8 Passenger, Remote Keyless Entry, 3.6 L V6, 47,000 kms

29,420*

$

2010 GMC ACADIA SLT AWD

(#34067) Heated Leather Interior, Power Sunroof, Remote Keyless Entry with Starter, 58,000 kms

31,500*

$

2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LS 4X4

(12774A) Cloth Interior, Remote Keyless Entry with Starter, 40/20/40 Split Bench, 74,000 kms

25,900*

$

PONOKA NEWS Page 9

2012 GMC YUKON XL SLT 4X4

2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN RWD

(#34115) Heated Leather Interior, Power Sunroof, 8 Passenger, Remote Starter, 39,000 kms

(#47013) Cloth Interior, Remote Keyless Entry, 15 Passenger, 6.0L V8, 10,550 kms

$

31,500*

$

2010 FORD F150 CREW CAB LARIAT 4X4

(#12895B) Heated Leather Interior, Remote Keyless Entry, Power Sunroof, Navigation, 63,000 kms

$

30,900*

(#34094) Cloth Interior, Power Package, Remote Keyless Entry, 4 Cylinder, 87,000 kms

$

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD EXT. CAB LTZ 4X4

(#12879A) Heated Leather Interior, 6.6L Duramax Diesel, Remote Keyless Entry with Starter, 45,000 kms

2008 CADILLAC SRX AWD

(47016) Heated Leather Interior, Luxury Package, Moonroof, Remote Starter, 145,000 kms

$

41,000*

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY LE SEDAN

18,500*

40,500*

$

2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS SEDAN

(#34124) Cloth Interior, Remote Keyless Entry, 3.6 L V6, 34,000 kms

$

17,750*

16,000*

2010 NISSAN SENTRA SEDA SEDAN

(#34105) Cloth Interior, Automatic Transmission, Power Package, 86,000 kms

$

11,000*

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN

(#12785A) Cloth Interior, A/C, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, 4 Cylinder, 92,500 kms

$

11,800*

WE’LL BUY YOUR CAR !

403-783-4494

FOR PRIOR CREDIT APPROVAL PHONE www.adamsgm.com WE SERVICE ALL MAKES

SALES: OPEN MON TO FRI 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, SAT 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM.

*Prices are plus fees & GST

STEVE WOLBECK Sales Mgr.

BOB MASS Sales

JOHN COURSER Sales

SERVICE & QUICK LUBE:

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM.

Page 10 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Legion recognizes long service and volunteers The Ponoka branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recently recognized Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members for their service to the organization: Ordinary Members 5 Years: George Edelman and Dennis Oberg 20 Years: Ronald Morandin 25 Years: George Maule 30 Years: David MacPherson 35 Years: Dennis Lank 40 Years: Vern Erickson and Percy Morrow Associate Members 5 Years: Kim Cheesman, Danny Conn and James Pinksten 10 Years: Jonathon Ankerstein, Fern Hoar, Melody Hodgins, Hugh Kelly and Ann Sande 15 Years: George Greshner , Albert Krossa, Edwin Paterson, Earl Peavoy, Wendy Peavoy, Mike Presakarchuk and Wendy Rinsky 20 Years: Erna Carter , Joanne Palechek, Linda Schumacher and Judy Soucy 25 Years: Edward Jones, Dennis MacKenzie, George Ogilvie, Jean Wilson and Minnie Witvoet 30 Years: Nancy Gordon, Hugh P. Greene, Elmer Hagemann, Ruth Morrison, David Webb, Haavard Williksin and Gladys Davenport 35 Years: Henri B. Barrett, Terry Davenport, Barbara Dux, Murray Dux, K.G .Heartwell, W. G. Kidd, Randy Parks, Peggy Peterson, Gerhart Schultz and Harvey Schultz 40 Years: James Ferguson, Douglas Kleckner and Norman Nelson Affiliate Voting Members 5 Years: Karen Hansen 10 Years: Cody Campbell and Severin Gartner 15 Years: Joyce Chesterman, Arnold Cline, William Chorney, Ronald Cowan, Dennis Ensminger, Darryl Humphreys, Dorothy Jensen, Barry Johnson , Ken Kettlewell, Ron McDowell, Sam Klimec, Ralph Kreil, Ted Long, Harl Makofka, Denis Maron, Frieda Rausch, Glenn Schultz, J. Torgerson, Arthur Ulveland, Linda

Zerbe and Otto Zerbe Certificate of Appreciation: Logan Newton, Darryl Humphreys and Wendy Humphreys Certificate of Merit: George “Red� Cheyney and James Pinksten, Jay Dunsworth, Alastair MacKenzie and Nancy MacKenzie Medals and Bars Stan Orlesky: Bronze Bar Paul Janssen: Past Officer Medal, Honors & Awards Bar, First Vice-President Bar, Executive Bar Kim Cheesman: Past Officer Medal, Public Relations and Executive Bar Marna Janssen: Past Officer Medal, Executive Bar Jim Best: Past Officer Medal, Sports Bar and Executive Bar Marlene Perry: Second Vice-President Bar Nancy MacKenzie: Past Officer Medal and Executive Bar Jerry Witvoet: Past Officer Medal, Chairman Bar and Executive Bar Branch Service Medals: Ross Fleischman, Dave MacPherson, Joanne Palechek and Garry Palechek Ladies Auxiliary Honours and Awards 15 Year Pin: Irene Rosin 20 Year Pin: Tammy Ballantyne and Donna Hopper 30 Year Pin: Elsie Wilson 35 Year Pin: Jean Crisona, Hilda Hinkley, Margaret Ravnsborg and Rose Stoddart 50 Year Pin: Betty Bonnett 55 Year Pin: Helen Churchill 60 Year Pin: Marion Parks and Babe Prediger Honours and Awards Marge Ashbaugh: Secretary Bar & Medal Jessie Vieaux: Membership Bar, Honours and Awards Sgt. At Arms Bar: Joyce Goodridge Marlene Ferguson: Sports Bar Ladies Auxiliary Branch Service Medals: Sheila Debney, Viola Ogilvie, Rose Stoddart and Jessie Vieaux Certificates of Appreciation: Bertha Courser, Shirley Hycha and Norrean Johnson

Percy Morrow (c) was presented with his 40-year membership pin by honours and awards committee chair Jim Dunham and president Stan Orlesky.

David MacPherson (c) receives his branch service medal from honours and awards committee chair Jim Dunham and president Stan Orlesky.

MacPherson also received his 30-year pin.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 11

Legion awards

Ladies Auxiliary student bursaries were presented to Jordan Wilson (l) and Camille Tschabald (r)

by District Commander Mary St. Denys and Ladies Auxiliary president Mary Kjorlien.

Ross Fleischman (c) receives his branch service medal from honours and awards committee chair Jim Dunham and president Stan Orlesky.

A Ladies Auxiliary 50-year pin was presented to Betty Bonnett by District Commander Mary St. Denys and Ladies Auxiliary president Mary Kjorlien.

Lydia (Babe) Prediger received her 60-year pin from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

District Commander Mary St. Denys (l) and Ladies Auxiliary president Mary Kjorlien (r) present Shirley Hycha, Norrean Johnson (seated) and Bertha Courser with certificates of appreciation.

Ladies Auxiliary branch service medals were presented to Jessie Vieaux, Rose Stoddart, Viola Ogilvie and Sheila Debney

by District Commander Mary St. Denys and Ladies Auxiliary president Mary Kjorlien.

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2013 and the 2012 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2012 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See dealer for additional EnerGuide details. Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, §, ‡, ♦ The Wonderful Ride Holiday Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 1, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$17,598 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H) only and includes $3,600 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary.

Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2012/2013 vehicles which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. §2013 Chrysler 200 Limited shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $34,520. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H) model to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2013 Chrysler 200 LX (24H) with a Purchase Price of $17,598 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discount) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $101 with a cost of borrowing of $3,364 and a total obligation of $20,962. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ♦Holiday Bonus Cash up to $500 is available on most new 2012/2013 models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Caliber, Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Wrangler 2 Dr Sport, Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ram 1500 Reg Cab & ST & SXT Trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, FIAT 500 Abarth and 2012 FIAT 500 Pop models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ¤Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Chrysler 200 LX – Hwy: 6.7 L/100 km and City: 9.9 L/100 km. ≥Based on 2012 Ward’s Upper Middle Sedan segmentation. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

Page 12 PONOKA NEWS

SCAN HERE

FOR MORE GREAT OFFERS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Medal awards

$

PROJECTOR HEADLAMPS

With 60,000 Albertans receiving Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Ponoka residents are receiving their fair share, most recently with two Ponoka Legion members.

Sybal Evans and Craig Paterson.

Evans recently received the award during the Ponoka Legion awards night and it is her unselfish caring personality that makes every-

$

101 BI-WEEKLY FINANCING‡

GET UP TO

@

AVAILABLE MEDIA CENTRE WITH 6.5-INCH TOUCH SCREEN

PREMIUM INTERIORS

$

BONUS CASH

500

one feel special. She has chaired the bingo committee and helped with membership growth.

She has also dedicated many hours to kitchen at the legion preparing Friday night suppers and other banquets.

She has been active in many community groups such as the Welsh Society for 40 years, the Sunshine

17,598 2013 CHRYSLER 200 LX

•

OR CHOOSE

4.49 % 6.7 L/100 KM HWY ¤

42

ON MOST MODELS MPG HWY

LESS FUEL. MORE POWER. GREAT VALUE.

10 VEHICLES WITH 40 MPG HWY OR BETTER.

Chrysler.ca/Offers

Singers for 10 years, Meals on Wheels, Ponoka Minor Hockey and volunteers at the Ponoka Food Bank. She also prepares tax returns through FCSS at no charge.

Paterson received his medal in Red Deer recently among 22 other Albertans. Premiere Alison Redford and Lt.-Gov. Donald Ethell presented the medal to Paterson for his service to the Ponoka Legion, the Air Cadets and a combined 25 years of service in the army and the navy.

Paterson currently has a law practice in the Town of Ponoka.

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited shown.§

GET WONDERFUL VALUE ON CANADA’S MOST AFFORDABLE MID-SIZE SEDAN. ≥

Sybal Evans wipes a tear away as she received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during the Ponoka Legion awards night recently.

Photo by George Brown

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $3,600 CONSUMER CASH * AND FREIGHT.

12114UC0

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

• Available 283 HP with highway fuel economy of 42 MPG ¤ • Premium interior with soft-touch surfaces • Exterior design includes a sculpted front fascia, clean surfaces and sleek lines • Sophisticated suspension delivering superior ride and handling

FEATURES FOR THE 2013 MODEL

BEAUTIFULLY REFINED EXTERIOR DESIGN

♦

Ponoka’s Craig Paterson received the Queen

Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from

Premier Alison Redford Nov. 21 in Red Deer

for his work with the Ponoka Legion, the Air

Cadets and his military service.

Photo submitted

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 13

Houghton receives awards for service The highest award a legion member can receive is the Royal Canadian Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Dorothy Houghton just received it.

Her dedication to the community and to the Legion has made her an ideal recipient of the award; Houghton became a member of the Legion in 1995 as well as the Ladies Auxiliary and has been busy supporting veterans and the legion’s affairs ever since.

She was chairman in 2007 and then president from 2008 to 2009. While president, Houghton devoted many hours assisting the membership chairman and retyping proposed amendments to the

branch’s bylaws.

Houghton was also the secretary, membership chair, and eventually president of the Ladies Auxiliary from 2004 to 2005.

She spent much of her time chairing the committee responsible for researching names, narrations and photos of more than 300 local veterans for the inclusion in the Provincial Command Book of Recognition and organized the distribution of the books to veterans or their families.

Houghton helped involve the branch in the Building Bridges program and sent packages to Canadian troops stationed in Afghanistan.

In addition to her service and accomplishments, Houghton was recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in Red Deer. Premiere Alison Redford with Lt.-Gov. of Alberta Donald Ethel awarded her and 22 other Albertans the medal for her outstanding service to the community and the province.

She has been president and past president of the Senior’s Drop-In Centre, has volunteered with the 4-H clubs, Victims Services and other community and church groups in Ponoka.

Dorothy Houghton receives the Ponoka Legion’s highest award, the Royal Canadian Legion Meritorious Service Medal from Legion president Stan Orlesky.

Photo by George Brown

And we’re open this year!

We’ve changed the store and now we open our Door. So come get your Greens, Gift Cards and More. We have Plants, Ornaments and Beautiful Giftware or come take a Design Class (that is, if you dare). December brings arrangements, European style. So come take a look and stay for a while!

Dorothy Houghton received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Premier Alison Redford Nov. 21 in Red Deer for her community work.

Photo submitted

PET OF THE WEEK Sponsored by

LittleJONS’

Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water

sales@littlejons.ca

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

“Yukon” Beautiful to behold & yours forever!

To adopt call 403-783-7447 Ponoka Animal Services (Old MacDonald Kennels) Check our website

www.oldmacdonaldkennels.ca

Come to the

Christmas Party Friday, December the 7th

Snacks and Refreshments From 4 pm till 8 pm

25% Discount on Houseplants and Fresh Greens

This Season: Giftware Christmas Ornaments Houseplants Fresh Greens (in December) European style Christmas arrangements (in December) Design classes

Page 14 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

ALMOST MIDNIGHT

Madness

This ain’t your backyard fireworks show. Residents were treated to the Almost Midnight Madness kick off Nov. 23.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Pink is in. Megan Sweet helps her friend Michael Reid try a fancy bra at Busted Ladies Lingerie.

Caroling fun. The evening started with carolers at town hall and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Here Emily Jacobs avoids the mic from her brother, Andrew.

Santa’s here! Kids were excited to greet Santa Claus and receive gifts from him after the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The colours of Christmas. Shoppers feasted their eyes on flowers and gifts at Flowers For You. Here Shannon Sawa takes a look at some holiday gifts.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 15

Carbon monoxide detectors are saving lives

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye It’s called the silent killer for a reason; carbon monoxide (CO) is colourless, odourless and invisible. This is one of the reasons Ponoka Fire Chief Ted Dillon wants residents to be aware of its dangers.

The desire to talk of its dangers came from seeing a homeowner heating their vehicle in an attached garage. The garage door was not open all the way and he feels the risks are not worth a warm car.

“Old homes are not sealed properly and that’s (running a vehicle) creating carbon monoxide that’s going right into the home,” he explained.

It reminded him of a death in Red Deer several years ago caused by a vehicle warmed up in a garage. The victim’s room was close to the garage and the door was open.

Most doors should have weather stripping plus a door closer to help prevent fumes from entering a home but some have not been replaced or are older.

He suggests the best option is to “run it right outside, close the garage door and leave it run outside.”

Leaving the door open might actually bring air and fumes into the home. The Ponoka Fire Department has had some calls in the last few years of CO alarms and the only reason the gas was detected was because the residents had CO detectors in their homes.

Anytime fossil fuels are being used such as gas furnaces or wood burning stoves there is the poten-

tial for carbon monoxide. Furnaces may have to be replaced as well. “How do you know that your furnace is bad?” Dillon said.

Dillon recommends having a professional inspect a furnace annually to ensure there are no issues but winter is the time when problems could arise as homeowners have them on much of the time.

Fire prevention co-ordinator Donna Noble feels another line of defence is to “make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector…at least outside every sleeping area.”

She also advises checking the air intake outside to ensure it is not covered with snow. If the CO alarm does activate, occupants should open the windows, leave the building and call the fire department. Wait for a qualified technician to fix the issue before entering the house.

Avoiding false alarms • Improper location. Installing an alarm next to fuel burning appliances, or gases and vapours from chemicals, cleaning products or cigarette smoke can activate a false alarm. Keep all CO alarms at least five feet away from these items.

• Poor maintenance. Dirt can sometimes collect in the alarm and make it more sensitive to activation.

• Early installation. Putting a new alarm in early during construction or renovation of home may cause it to become contaminated, dirty, clogged or inactive.

Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors can warn homeowners of the poisonous gas. Some manufacturers make combined smoke and CO alarms.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Children’s Christmas Shopping Party Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of shopping, gift wrapping, festive music and treats!

Let our Elves help you shop for Mom and Dad, Grandpa, Grandma ... something for everyone on your list!

We’re bringing the stores together for our unique, indoor, kid-friendly, affordable, fun one-stop shopping party!

Call 403-783-3311 www.ponokanews.com

When you’re done your shopping our Elves will be glad to help you wrap and tag your gifts so you take them home ready for the Christmas tree.

Christmas toys are here!

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at St. Augustine School 5520 - 45 Ave. Cr. Ponoka

For info call 403.783.3888

Enjoy holiday treats and a visit with Santa.

Don’t miss the fun and get your Christmas shopping done!

S P O N S O R E D B Y: Subway Fresh Try Our

NEW!

ZESTY BAJA STEAK

• Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce • St. Augustine School • Ponoka 4H Beef Clubs • Ponoka Hospital Auxiliary • Kris Sperber • Sommer Home

• • • •

Hardware Building Centre Walrus & Carpenter Flowers for You Inger Laing-Mia Belle Candles Your Dollar Store With More

Stop in today and shop our huge toy selection WR ÷QG WKH SHUIHFW JLIW IRU \RXU OLWWOH IDUPHU 2OGV Ŭ &DOJDU\ Ŭ &ODUHVKROP &RURQDWLRQ Ŭ &UDQEURRN Ŭ 3LQFKHU &UHHN 3RQRND Ŭ 6WHWWOHU Ŭ 7URFKX

0RUH PRGHOV 0RUH SDUWV 0RUH NQRZOHGJHDEOH VWDII

www.AgroEquipment.com

Page 16 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

welcomes letters to the editor. We reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity and legal issues as well as to reject letters outright.

Letters shouldn’t exceed 500 words. Only signed letters will be considered for publication. The opinions expressed in the letters to the editor are those of the writer and not of the Ponoka News. Please include an address & daytime contact number for verification of authenticity.

The Editor, Ponoka News, Box 4217, Ponoka, AB T4J 1R6 Tel: 403-783-3311 Fax:403-783-6300 editorial@ponokanews.com

www.countrygardensandgreenhouse.ca

Open Tuesday - Saturday O 10 am - 4 pm until December 22 • Great Christmas Gifts Ideas • Beautiful Decorations For The Home • Balsam Fir Christmas Trees (Pre-order) Classes Offered: -

Miniature gardens Outdoor urn Indoor Floral arrangements Custom planting/Decorating for businesses

Like us on

Cool gecko, Debbie Gramlich had some colourful garden decorations at the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Sale Nov. 24.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

SEE NEWS HAPPENING? SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

403-704-4145 Email: editorial@ponokanews.com

WE SHARE SO YOU CAN SHARE

12114OS0

WE’RE SHARING OVER $45 MILLION WITH OUR MEMBERS THIS YEAR.

Over 390,000 members shared in our profits. Increase your share by switching more of your banking over to Servus. servus.ca 187SERVUSCU

feel good about your money.

403-783-3311

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 17

The numbers are in: The Ford Drive 4 Ur Community Event held for the Kinettes brought in $2,360 from the test drives. Ponoka Ford general manager Allan Raugust and general sales manager Pat Boardman present the cheque Nov 21 to Christina York, Tina Dykstra, Darlene Maas, Tamara Armitage Cline and Leah Cline.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

DO YOUR PART

RECYCLE

YOUR

Back row: Herman Simons , Todd Reed, Ken Krossa, Scott Grant, Merle Jones and Walter Raugust. Front row: Tim Rowland, Tim Corkery, Norm Nelson, Fred Calkins and Bob Delano.

Past Kinsmen honoured Submitted The Ponoka Kinsmen recently hosted Founder’s Night, an annual event celebrating past Kinsmen for their many contributions to the community.

This year 11 gentlemen from the K -40 Club gathered at the Ponoka

Kinsmen Club for a catered meal, camaraderie and the scheduled monthly meeting. Kinsmen president Tom Hamilton thanked the members for their past efforts in making the community a better place to live and following through on the Kin Canada Motto: Serving the Community’s Greatest Need.

PAPER! Ponoka Rural Crime Watch Association

GENERAL MEETING

12114MH1

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 7:30 pm Ponoka County Office Everyone Welcome!

Further information can be obtained by calling: Stan Goddard, President at 403-783-2343 Doug Smith at 403-483-2931

Page 18 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The Greek is back! Demands are high for foster care

By Treena Mielke

John’s Place is open and ready for business. The grand opening was celebrated in style with Rick Wierzba and Blair Vold helping John Mallis open his place in style with a fancy ribbon cutting Nov. 26.

Stay informed with the 403-783-3311

CHRISTMAS FARMER’S MARKETS Join us at the Ponoka Legion Hall on the following Wednesdays: Dec. 5, 12, 19 11am – 3pm

And on Thursdays: Dec. 6, 13, 20 3pm – 7pm

with every purchase enter to win $75 gift certificate from IGA drawn every Thursday at 7 pm.

The demand for foster families in Alberta continues to be urgent, as children from dysfunctional families continue to slip through the cracks and find themselves with no safe place to go.

Marty Klipper, a foster parent recruiter for Crossroads Family Services, said in today’s society many families lack a support system for the times when family difficulties are being settled.

“All too often families are now living isolated from their extended family and support circle. If someone isn’t able to parent, their kids used to go to their grandparents, or to an aunt and uncle’s home. Now, families who are having trouble often don’t have family nearby to turn to so the kinship options are not always there.”

Foster families help fill the void for these children, who, through no fault of their own, find themselves without a safe place to live.

“We need to find homes within our extended community (and people) who are able to care for these children,” he said.

Crossroads, a not-for-profit, accredited agency that works under contract with the provincial government recruits, trains and supports foster parents so that the best possible care is provided to children in need.

The primary goal of the organization is to provide a child with the strength of a fully loving and caring family while allowing them to grow alongside their biological family.

“Only by working together and maintaining the healthy bonds that a child has with their biological family can the best outcome for a child be achieved, said Janet Ryan Newell, executive director of Crossroads.

“We want to honour biological families in our attitude and by maintaining the family bonds for the children in care,” she said.

However, even though foster care is designed to be a short-term option, sometimes it is not viable for the children to return to their biological family. In such situations, some foster families go on to provide permanent care.

Providing a foster home involves going through a screening process and a criminal record check. Home licensing requirements, character references and extensive training are also part of the process. While there is a taxfree per diem stipend provided to foster parents to support the child’s needs, the benefits cannot be measured in financial gain.

“A foster parent needs to be a stable, reliable, caring

MSW FARMS 6th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Friday, Nov. 30 • 3 - 10 pm Saturday, Dec. 1 • 10am - 5pm

Fort Ostell Museum Presents:

6th Annual Cookie Walk Wednesday, December 5 from 10 am Choose A Selection Of Cookies For $6.00 A Box Let us help with your Christmas Baking.

Hot beverages will be served

Enjoy snacks & refreshments, door prizes, shop from guest consignors including: caramel popcorn, homemade turtles, local honey, candles and jewelry, baking, spices, Christmas decorations ... and more!!

Shop our many freezers of better than organic beef, bison, elk, chicken and eggs. OR just pick up a gift certificate for that hard to buy for person.

human being able to work with both professionals and in some cases the child’s birth family,” said Klipper.

The foster parent recruiter noted that all too often “what is broken in the foster care system” has made headlines, but he said there are many unpublished positive stories about how the system has worked.

During the last 15 years Crossroads has cared for more than 3,800 children from the Greater Edmonton, central and northern Alberta communities.

Currently more than 200 children are in the care of over 100 families but more foster families are needed and calls for placements come in daily.

Anyone interested in finding out more about fostering through Crossroads please contact Cathy or Sarah at 780-430-7715 or 1-877-430-7715 or visit their website at www.crossroadsfs.ca

Funds help prevent crime in Hobbema The Alberta government is marking five years of the Safe Communities Initiative by providing more supports to communities to help them take action against criminal gangs.

“In the past five years, Alberta’s Safe Communities initiative has helped our province develop into a national leader in crime prevention efforts,” said Premier Alison Redford. “The benefits of local crime prevention and victim support programs are immeasurable to vulnerable Albertans. Today’s announcement is another example of the power of partnerships and the dedication of communities to make their neighborhoods safer.”

Through Alberta’s Civil Forfeiture Fund, $1 million is going to support eight community gang prevention and reduction initiatives. Government committed the funding last year at the Gang Reduction Training Symposium.

Hobbema’s Healing Life Program received $125,000. This program supports healing from a number of traumas to better enable youth and adults from the Samson Cree Nation to make healthy choices and lead productive lives. The program provides a range of cultural and traditional healing supports relating to grief recovery, trauma and abuse.

The new gang reduction network will advance partnerships by bringing together community leaders engaged in gang prevention initiatives.

Members can share their knowledge and resources to find local solutions and build on successes.

Alberta’s network is one of only a few in North America that is focused on gang prevention.

“I applaud the effort of these community leaders who are taking a stand against gangs in their communities,” said Jonathan Denis, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. “They are strong allies in our crime prevention efforts and it’s important that we provide them with the support they need to help put an end to gang activity.”

The Safe Communities initiative was established in 2008 to address the recommendations of the Keeping Communities Safe Task Force report.

MSW Farms “Growing healthy foods for our family and yours”

Dr. Leslie Gill & Dr. Jen Kobi

www.mswfarms.com

Complete Dental & Hygiene Services

Call Mark & Tina Stewart 403-783-0226 Open daily From Ponoka: 5 miles West on Hwy. 53, 5 miles North on Sec. Hwy. 795, 1.5 miles west on Twp 435

403-783-5844

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 19

STAY INFORMED

READ

Ponoka Community Christmas A surprise in each envelope: A donation to the Ponoka Food Bank gave Dakota Hinecker her pick of one of the many gift certificates on the Ponoka News Christmas tree during Almost Midnight Madness Nov. 23.

Ponoka Kinsmen Centre Coffee & Entertainment 10 am - 12 noon Christmas Turkey Buffet Dinner with all the trimmings 12 noon - 1 pm Donations can be made by calling Bob Hepp 403-783-6165 or drop off at Rising Sun Clubhouse or Servus Credit Union - Ponoka

Food for Christmas: Violet Smith accepts 975 pounds of food and $25 for the Ponoka Food Bank from Ponoka News manager Judy Dick Nov. 26. The donation comes as a result of the food drive during Almost Midnight Madness Nov. 23.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

If you are interested in volunteering please call Bob Hepp at 403-783-6165.

People are needed for 2 hour shifts for set up, coffee, buffet, cleaning and take down.

is a proud supporter

PONOKA NEWS Fire Prevention Coloring Contest Winners Congratulations to the Winners and THANK YOU to everyone who entered the contest!

Special thanks to the Ponoka Fire Department for sponsoring the prizes and Donna and her firefighting partners for judging the pictures.

TANYA RABBIT 5 YEARS + UNDER

GIDEON Van der MOLEN 6-8 YEARS

TAYLEE WOYTOWICH 9-12 YEARS

Page 20 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Samson Cree Nation signs Mixcor gravel pit deal Submitted Mixcor Aggregates is looking to tap into the local labour market and has formed a relationship with the Samson Cree Nation.

Under the agreement Mixcor will mine gravel aggregate from the Sandy Ridge gravel pit on lands owned by the Samson Cree Nation west of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway on Secondary Highway 611.

Mixcor owner Terry Mix and general manager Gary Zeitner recently presented the Samson Cree Nation with a cheque for $10,000, an annual Community Development Incentive payment under its agreement to mine gravel at Sandy Ridge. The an-

nual payment signals the approval of Mixcor’s permit to mine gravel at the Sandy Ridge pit, which was recently granted by Ponoka County. Mixcor is still awaiting final regulatory approval from Alberta Environment and Water but does not anticipate any objections to their application as this site appears to have been mined as a gravel quarry in the past.

Chief Marvin Yellowbird welcomes the relationship with Mixcor as a means of revitalizing economic activity. He also sees the opportunity to supplement initiatives undertaken by Samson Cree Nation to improve roads. Over the past summer, approximately 50 kilometres of rural roads were gravelled on the

FIRST CHOICE REALTY

403-783-8881

(PONOKA) LTD.

#115, 4501-55 ST Box 4325 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

Samson Cree Nation, representing 25 per cent of major roadways on the reserve. Most of that gravel came from Mixcor’s Graves’ pit and the Augustine pit. “Samson Cree Nation now has the option of securing gravel from the Sandy Ridge pit (in lieu of royalty) for local road maintenance and repair, a major incentive for the Samson Cree Nation for entering into the deal,� said Chief Yellowbird.

Yellowbird and Coun. Derek Bruno,

who were instrumental in spearheading this economic venture, met with Mixcor representatives to discuss employment and contracting opportunities for the Samson Cree Nation in this venture.

Mixcor highlighted the opportunity for trucking contractors who are in demand during the busy summer hauling season. Derek Bruno, who has been promoting economic development for the Samson Cree Nation, sees the potential for young entrepreneurs who want to take on a new challenge.

SANDRA LYON Broker/ Owner

FEATURE PROPERTIES RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE

Beautifully renovated & ready to move into!

This Riverside bungalow offers 5 bdrms & 2 baths. Many renovations include new paint, flooring, kitchen backsplash, bathrooms, weeping tile, landscaping & electrical.

Also has double detached garage

Hillside bungalow located across the street from playground in Riverside. Fully finished up & down, offers 3 bdrms up, 1 bdrm down, open kitchen with island, hardwood floors on the main, main bathroom recently redone. Large double attached garage and extra parking at the back.

CENTRAL PONOKA

Clean, newer 3 bdrm condo w/2 baths, centrally located close to all amenities & rec facilities. All appliances included.

$155,000.00

$304,000.00

$239,000.00

TO VIEW ALL LISTINGS VISIT US ONLINE AT: WWW.FIRSTCHOICEPONOKA.COM

Mixcor owner Terry Mix, Samson Chief Marvin Yellowbird, Coun.

Derek Bruno and Mixcor general manager Gary Zeitner after signing the agreement to mine gravel aggregate from the Sandy Ridge gravel pit Submitted photo on land owned by the Samson Cree Nation.

6000 - 48 Ave.

(Beside The Old Iron Horse Restaurant)

real estate central alberta - 1056 sqft Bungalow, 4 bdrms & 2 baths

YOUR HOME AWAITS YOU - Beautiful Oak kitchen & New ooring

403-783-5007 GREAT ACREAGE OPPORTUNITY

- Wood burning ďŹ replace - Upgrades incl. Stucco, furnace, windows - Large fenced yard w double heated garage

$239,000 Call Deb

MOVE IN READY

- 1120 sqft bungalow - 4 bdrms, 2 baths - Substantial improvements throughout - Landscaped yard & detached garage

- On Red Deer Lake - 2 bdrms & 1 bath - Updated kitchen, bath, paint, electrical, plumbing, & ooring throughout - Private, multi-tiered deck - Landscaped & shed

$139,900 Call Lisa

COUNTRY LIVING NEAR TOWN

- 4.55 Acres with 1200 sq. ft - 2+2 bdrm, ďŹ nished bsmt - Decks back & front - Detached 26’x26’ garage - Fenced pasture area set up for horses

BIG, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

- Fully ďŹ n, 5 bdrms, 3 baths - Renovations incl. paint, ring, trim, tile, interior doors - Immediate possession - Double detached garage - Well maintained

$269,900 Call Todd

Assoc. Broker

INCREDIBLE STARTER OR REVENUE

SOLD LUCAS HEIGHTS G

NEW LISTIN

ACREAGE

JANE WIERZBA

DEB STEVENS

LISA SMITH

Associate

Assoc. Broker

Associate

- 10 acres close to Ponoka & - 1370 sq ft, 4 bdrms /3 baths Lacombe - Fully ďŹ nished!

- 1453 sqft Bungalow 3 bdrm, 2 bath - Hickory cabinets, Island & WI Pantry $YHQXH 3RQRND - Gas Fireplace - Huge family room/ media room - Quality Upgrades!

1 RUWK (QG RI WKH 2OG ,URQ +RUVH 5HVWDXUDQW

- Custom home w/ open oor plan - Well treed with 30x42 Metal Shop - Beautiful yard backs onto green - Fenced & cross fenced for animals space - Quick possession!!!

BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOW

- 2 residences and large shop - 6 bdrms & 4 baths - 8.6 acre parcel - too many extras to mention - 360 degree views and only ½ mile from town

- 1080 sq. ft. bungalow - 3 bdrms & 2 baths - Solid oak cabinetry in kitchen - Spacious family room w/wood burning ďŹ replace - Many upgrades incl. windows, siding, new roof, & laminate ooring Single car garage

SURE TO PLEASE

- On quiet street in great location - 3+2 bdrms & 2 baths - Many recent top quality upgrades throughout - Fully ďŹ n. bsmt w/ ďŹ replace - Stunning backyard w/ deck & double garage

SELLERS MOTIVATED!

- 1356 sqft, 4 bdrms, 3 bath - Fully ďŹ nished & upgraded - Huge insulated & heated shop - Fantastic central location - Busing available to Lacombe & Ponoka - Gorgeous lot, private, safe area

- Great location - Fenced, 2 sheds

- 1 quarter is 80 acres grass/80 trees - 1 quarter is fenced, few trees, seeded to grass, #5 rolling soil, some corrals, shed & dug out.

- Located in Sylvan Heights area

$329,500 – Call Bob

$279,000 each Call Bob

- 4.82 acres near Menaik - Open concept mobile - 3 bdrm, 2 bath - Single garage, Older barn - Mature trees $170,000 ~ Call Todd

OVERSIZED DOUBLE LOT -Â Subdivision potential

- 3 bdrm bungalow - Lot approx 55’ x 259’ - 24’x 26’ detached garage

$239,900 Call Jane

TIMELESS CHARM

A RARE FIND!

- Treed 1 acre lot - Prime riverside location - R1 zoning in great area - Lot slopes to the west - Ideal for a walk-out

$179,000 Call Todd

- 1780 sq. ft. open concept design - 3 bdrms w/2 full baths - 26 ft. vaulted ceiling in living area - Natural gas ďŹ replace - Perfectly detailed kitchen - 900 sq. ft. covered wrap around veranda

$498,000 - Call Lisa

$469,900 Call Lisa

320 ACRES FOR SALE!

-1172 sq ft, 6 bdrms & 3 baths -Extensive Upgrades!

-All Triple Glazed windows -Beautiful hardwood ooring -Open oor plan -Large 97 x 112 Lot

$279,000 – Call Deb

$273,900. Call Jane

Call Lisa - 1226 sqft. bungalow - 5 bdrms, 3 bath - Fully developed - Fireplace

ONE OWNER HOME

$385,000Â Call Deb

$795,000 Call Jane

$495,000 Call Bob

LOADED WITH VALUE!

TODD REED

Associate

$399,000 Call Deb

$234,900 Call Jane

ALL SEASON RENO’D CABIN

BOB TILTGEN

COUNTRY LIVING

- 2.5 acres with 7 yr old home - 1791 sq ft bungalow - 6 bdrm, 3 baths - Fully ďŹ nished - Landscaped yard

$449,000 – Call Bob

PRICED TO SELL!

- Corner lot in Lucas Heights - 1039 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 2 baths - Finished up and down - Upgraded laminate ooring - Detached 22x24 garage

$179,900 - Call Todd

TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PROPERTIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.ponokaproperties.com

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 21

Pay increase announced for Alberta’s physicians The Alberta government is imposing a settlement on the province’s 8,250 physicians Following 20 months of contract negotiations, Health Minister Fred Horne will implement key elements of a recent offer to the Alberta Medical Association, including a one-time lump sum payment, annual increases to fees, and continuing increased support for Primary Care Networks.

“We have the best doctors, and we want to attract and keep the best doctors. That’s why we pay them more than doctors in any other province and why we have acted to ensure they remain the highest paid in the country,” Horne said.

In a letter to AMA doctors, the association’s president, Dr. R. Michael Giuffre, said “the minister’s decision to impose a settlement is particularly unsatisfactory given what this health care system has gone through in recent years.

‘We must find better ways to make decisions when the stakes are so high.

We understand that government wants to pay a fair price for physician services, but physicians expect negotiations will reflect understanding of our issues such as climbing overhead costs.

We have repeatedly requested arbitration to resolve these differences as provided for in the Canada Health Act. Government has refused and instead imposed. It is exceedingly unfortunate the minister failed to choose a reasonable process.’

According to the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), physicians in Alberta are paid, on average, more than doctors in all other provinces and 29 per cent higher than the national average. CIHI also reports that Alberta has seen a 60-per-cent increase in the number of physicians in

the past 10 years, the highest among all provinces and two and a half times the national average.

Government’s actions to improve physician compensation include: A one-time lump sum payment of 2.5 per cent to each physician based on 2011-12 billings.

Annual increases tied to cost of living adjustment in 2013-14, 201415, and 2015-16.

Continuation of the one-year $12 per-patient increase for Primary Care Networks to the end of 2015-16.

The Business Cost Program will be extended for an additional year to the end of 2013-14. The Retention Benefit Program will end March 31, 2013. The combined funding of nearly $120 million for these programs will be re-invested in physician supports related to family practice and primary health care.

All other programs currently in place will continue.

The total estimated value of the changes is $463 million over four years.

“This compensation package reflects what I presented to the AMA as government’s best offer, recognizing both the value we place on our physicians and the fiscal reality facing our province,” Horne said. “I am disappointed that we were not able to reach an agreement on these issues, but I look forward to consulting with the AMA on other issues of importance to both parties.”

He said the government will continue to work with the AMA on other issues including the physician fee schedule, which both the AMA and government agree needs to be adjusted to reflect changes in practice and technology that have led to an imbalance among some specialties.

AHS frees up beds Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reduced the number of hospital patients awaiting placement in continuing care, lowered hospital occupancy rates and developed a provincial discharge policy in response to three ministerial directives issued earlier this year.

“These were aggressive targets and the progress that has been made toward achieving them is most encouraging,” said Fred Horne, minister of health. “Clinicians and Alberta Health Services’ staff worked hard and Albertans waiting for beds and care are seeing the benefits. While there is still more work to be done, AHS has created a strong foundation to reach these goals.”

To address the targets, AHS frontline staff and clinicians in all aspects of health care, from admission to discharge and to home care, have accelerated the implementation of more than 45 major initiatives. Results include increased capacity for acute care and mental health services, new continuing care beds, and the devel-

opment of a new discharge planning process currently being piloted to enable patients to better transition from acute care to home. These inter-related initiatives are the foundation for a plan focusing on adding continuing care capacity and reducing acute care occupancy in the future.

“This work is aimed directly at improving patient care, and improving access to programs and services for Albertans,” said Dr. Chris Eagle, AHS president and CEO. “This has been a tremendous effort by staff and clinicians to work together to examine processes, streamline patient flow and co-ordinate access to communitybased services. We are focused on continuing the successes achieved to date and ensuring that all Albertans are able to access timely care when and where they most need it.”

Horne will continue to monitor AHS’s progress toward achieving the prescribed targets, while continuing to work toward improving access to primary health care.

Painless mist: Sierra Winder with the help of her mom gets a FluMist vaccine during a flu clinic Nov 22 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. Nurse-in-training Ainsley Moss applies the mist.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

JOHN W. LOW Agencies Inc.

5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka

NEW LISTING - A MUST TO SEE

Home completely upgraded from outside to inside. New siding with insulation upgrade.

New modern kitchen, new bathroom on main floor and basement. Many extra features too numerous to list. $

239,000

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

LARGE MOBILE ON 22 ACRES Remarkable view of river valley within short distance of Ponoka $

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

Extremely clean 4 bdrm. home nicely upgraded on large lot in Co-op subdivision. Detached double garage.

425,000

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

RED DEER LAKE

Full time living or recreational property at Red Deer Lake. 3 bdrm. Very clean property shows pride of ownership. Mature subdivision.

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

GREAT FOR HORSES OR HOBBY FARM

89 acres bare land with beautiful view of river valley. $325,000

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

$

189,000

403-783-5512

1-800-392-8658

GREAT LOCATION

Super view of Battle River valley. Newer home on 72 acres close to Ponoka. Too many features to list. $590,000

Call Wayne for more info 403-704-0864

$

195,000

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

Exclusive acreages in upscale subdivision Beautiful building sites just a short drive south of Ponoka in Jada Estates. Building restrictions make this property an exclusive area for upscale homes. Eight acreages available.

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

GREAT LOCATION - COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Great location, high traffic area across from 2 schools and neighbouring businesses. Selling building and land only.

Call Wayne for more info

403-704-0864

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

4.6 ACRES

Close to QEII with 1260 sq.ft. house, finished up and down. Also has a 40’ x 60’ quonset which could be used as a shop or for storing your boats, RV’s quads.

For more details call Annette

10 ACRES

north of town on blacktop. Services at property line.

2.4 acres close to Ponoka.

ASKING $99,500.00

Call Brian for more details. 403.704.7018

403-704-7023

GREAT LOCATION.

RIVERSIDE

5 bdrm, 4 bath home located in a quiet close across from a park. Main floor laundry, cozy family room.

Call Annette for more details and to book your appointment to view

.64 acre, great development property. Chance to develop up to 5 lots. Property priced $20,000 under assessed value. Offered for sale at $60,000.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

COMPLETELY UPGRADED

Totally unique home in Riverside. Just under 1/2 acre, mature, fenced lot. Tons of room inside and out. 1724 sq. ft. of living above ground and fully developed bsmt.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

CENTRAL LOCATION

@403-704-7023

4 BEDROOMS CLOSE TO PARK AND SCHOOLS

This home has had major upgrades including oak cabinets, LARGE newer bathroom, laminate flooring, breaker box and some upgraded windows. Single detached garage is insulated, dry walled and has 220 wiring. Large fenced yard is a bonus. Rear and front decks are not even one year old!! Very nice home for under $156,000.00!!

Call Brian 403-704-7018

Affordable and close to schools! This very well kept home has a perfect location near schools and shopping. Large rear entry, spacious kitchen with upgraded cabinets, open loft and nice size lot on a quiet, beautifully treed street.

Priced in the $150,000.00’s for a quick sale.

CLOSE IN ACREAGE

4.59 acres. Great little acreage close to town with newer bi-level, double det. garage & small barn.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

Call Brian 403-704-7018 to view.

WAYNE McGARVEY

BRIAN HATALA

ANNETTE DODDS

SHAWNA LOW Broker

PROFESSIONAL REALTORS OF JOHN W. LOW AGENCIES INC.

Page 22 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

AHS reviews mental health elopement Alberta Health Services (AHS) is taking action to prevent patients from leaving mental health units and hospitals without permission following a review of patient elopements ordered by the minister of health.

The quality assurance review, commissioned in August 2011, examined unauthorized departures, or elopements, by mental health patients over the previous three years. The review panel — comprised of external experts, AHS leaders and clinicians, and patient and family representatives — identified 24 short- and long-term actions to reduce the risk of future elopements.

AHS has implemented several of the recommended actions since the completion of the review, and consideration and approval of its recommendations by senior AHS leaders and executive.

“Every patient is someone’s parent or grandparent, someone’s child or other loved one, and it is imperative that we are doing all we can to keep them safe while in care,” said Fred Horne, minister of health.

“I commend Alberta Health Services for taking these extra steps to ensure that vulnerable patients do not wander away and put themselves at risk.”

“Ensuring our most vulnerable patients are safe and receiving the most appropriate treatment is vital,” said Dr. Michael Trew, senior medical director for AHS Addiction and Mental Health.

“We have made and are continuing to make many improvements as a result of the review, including the development of a standardized risk assessment tool, which helps us monitor a patient’s risk of leaving without permission or approval.”

Across the province, AHS patient observation policies and procedures have been changed to ensure a more consistent and effective approach to patient observation and to the granting of passes for patients to leave units or facilities temporarily.

AHS has also established a Provincial Advisory Council on Addiction and Mental Health to gather patient and family perspectives on mental health policy and treatment in Alberta. Feedback provided to the

Dress up day: On Nov. 21 Ponoka Elementary School students came dressed to impress, as their favorite storybook character.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

council will be used to improve the delivery of addiction and mental health care, reducing the risk of elopement.

Action is now underway to complete all other recommendations. They include: • A review of the physical layout of all AHS mental health facilities to identify areas where patients are most likely to elope.

• The development of training curriculum for all Addiction and Mental Health staff designed to improve their therapeutic relationships with patients.

• The development of a provincial database that records every elopement and provides information to subsequent caregivers about the risk of elopement.

Other recommended actions designed to prevent elopements are now complete.

At Alberta Hospital Edmonton: • A higher, stronger security fence has been built in the psychiatric intensive care unit.

• 20 new security cameras and one thermal camera have been installed.

• Patients who do not have ground privileges will not be permitted escorted walks for the purpose of smoking. These patients will be offered nicotine replacement therapy.

• Two sets of electronic security doors have been installed on specific units. They are controlled remotely by staff to assist in monitoring patients entering and exiting a unit.

“We are moving forward on these recommendations,” said Dr. Trew. “This is about finding a balance between minimizing the risk of patients leaving our mental health units and facilities while, at the same time, delivering compassionate, high-quality treatment in a caring, trusting environment. We are looking after people who need, and deserve, the best care we can offer. We’re determined to do all we can to make improvements at every mental health unit.”

The timelines for full implementation of the recommendations range from six months to two years.

WHO INSTALLS YOUR WINTER TIRES RES IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR WINTER R TIRES. Ford Technicians aren’t your typical mechanics. They’re trained by Ford to know your Ford better than anyone else, especially when it comes to winter tires. They’ll help your find the tires that fit your vehicle best, according to its year, model, weight and drivetrain.

This winter, don’t let just anyone install your winter tires.

TRUST THE EXPERTS WHO KNOW YOUR FORD BEST.

WINTER TIRES

A fu full range of national brand name tires and the

††

100

$

UP TO

in Tire Manufacturer Mail-In Rebates.‡‡ See your Service Advisor for details.

Ste or Steel alu aluminum wheels

4999

$

FROM

▲

BRAKE PADS OR SHOES

Genuine Motorcraft® brake pads and shoes are engineered to fit your Ford perfectly. And, because they’re covered by our Lifetime Warranty , they could be the last you’ll ever buy.

expert knowledge to help you make the best choice. exp

W WILL NOT WE BE UNDERSOLD ON TIRES!

Motorcraft®

12114MF1

INCLUDES: Replacement of front or rear pads or shoes** Service of calipers, mounts and sliders Inspection of rotors, hydraulic system and brake fluid levels

PER WHEEL

1

PLUS, convenient tire storage at participating locations.

PLU

199

$

FROM

99

**

Includes installation

Ask about our

Help prepare for winter with select brand name tires, wheels and a tire pressure monitoring sensor designed by Ford for your Ford.

For more details and offers, visit us at your Alberta Ford Store or ford.ca All offers expire December 15, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. 1Storage term is at the Dealer’s sole discretion, up to a maximum of one year. ††In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. Ford Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation.

Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. ‡‡ Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select Hankook, Continental (credit card gift card), General Tire (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Dunlop, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), Michelin and Toyo tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates (range from November 20 – December 31, 2012) vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. ** Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. © 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 23

D E I F I S S A L C

E G A R E V O C E AD R O F E B R EVE CHECK OUT THESE GREAT

LIKE N

S E G A K PAC K C A P 6

Now Also Review y e b im R · s ering · Ponoka New eekender OffLVAN W · t n e d n e SY dep ance v · Stettler In d A r o t s a C LAKE NEWS ar · · Bashaw St & ECVILLE ECHO * Start at 25 words =

.20

$40

K C A P 6 S PLU .20 $51

e (Thurs) if L a t r e lb A · Central * Start at 25 words =

K C A P 8 - S PLU te eer Advoca

D · 7 Days Red r Life e e D d e R y · 1 Da * Call for Prices

COVERS YOU BEST! DE AREA OUTSID

CALL 1 1 3 3 3 2 2 7 7 8 0 0 13 3 9 0 3 3 om c 0 . e t 4 a c o v d m eddeera dvocate.co LOCAL AREA

ra www.ar s@reddee d ie if s s la il: c em

Page 24 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Making a place for everyone at the table in life There is absolutely no doubt we are all quite busy getting ready for and into the spirit of Christmas, which as of today is only 26 sleeps away.

Whether it be shopping, decorating, practising for the annual Christmas pageant, staff party or making those holiday plans to share the joy with family and friends, let’s still take just a little time to reach out to as many people as we can during this most memorable time of the year.

Collection boxes will soon be out for the annual Santa’s Anonymous and Ponoka Food Bank promotions, while countless delightful church, school, and community concerts and special events will be supporting projects and causes where we will all have the joyful opportunity to share and help others to also enjoy a wonderful holiday season. Such fun family events that come to mind are the gala visit of the CPR holiday train on Monday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m., the annual Kinsmen Carol Festival at the United Church on Dec. 3 and the Family Community Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 25 at the Recreation Centre, and there will of course be many others announced along the way.

A few years ago a friend sent me a special email, one with a touching message that reminds us sometimes in our busy day to day journey we have a tendency to sometimes forget or overlook loved ones, long-time friendships, and some of the little things that have been so precious to us. I have never forgotten this touching little story, and I would like to share it with all of you, with sincere hope that it will bring us even closer together, during this festive season, and all year round!

The Wooden Bowl

When you make influenza immunization an annual event, you protect yourself, your family, and our community.

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.

The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred and his once lively step had faltered.

This family ate together at the table as they had Mike Rainone done so many happy Hammertime years in the past but now the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating very difficult. Peas would roll off his spoon onto the floor, and when he grasped his cup, it often spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. “We must do something about father,” his son said. “I’ve had enough of the spilled milk, the noisy eating and the food on the floor.” So the husband and wife set out a small table in the corner and it was there that Grandfather ate alone every day, while the rest of his family enjoyed their meals at the big table. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two in the past, his food was now served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in their Grandfather’s direction, he sometimes had a tear in his eye as he sat alone, but still, the only words the couple had for him were occasional sharp scoldings when he dropped a fork or spilled some food on the floor.

All the time during meals the four-year-old son and grandson would sit and watch it all in silence but one evening just before supper, the young father no-

12114KA0

Influenza Immunization FALL INTO THE ROUTINE Alberta’s annual influenza immunization program is ongoing.

All Albertans, 6 months of age & older, are eligible to receive the immunization, free of charge.

If you haven’t received your immunization, it’s not too late.

Immunization continues to be offered through local Public Health Offices and Community Health Centres.

For more info, visit www.albertahealthservices.ca or call Health Link Alberta at 1.866.408.5465 (LINK).

ticed his son playing with some wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, “What are you making?” Just as sweetly, the little boy responded, “Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.” The little four-year-old then smiled and went back to his work.

Those precious words so struck the parents that they were totally speechless, then the tears began to stream down their cheeks. Although no words were spoken, both knew what they had done, and that very same evening the husband took his father’s wrinkled hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every single meal with the family and relaxed in his favourite chair in the living room, and it never mattered what might have spilled.

Here is what I have learned from this message.

• No matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life goes on, and will be better tomorrow.

• I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things — a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.

• I’ve learned that life sometimes gives us a second chance, to reach out each day and touch someone, and that I still have a whole lot to learn.

• I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same as making a “life.” We should all strive to achieve love, happiness, and success but if we focus on family, friends, work, the needs of others, as well as doing the best we can, our lives will have been blessed, and there will always be a place for everyone at our table.

Have a great week, all of you!

Impaired driver causes collision, no injuries

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

len from Calgary.

He had no registration and no inThere were minor injuries to an surance and was charged for both as 11-year-old passenger after a collision near 48 Avenue and 63 Street Nov. 22 well as possession of stolen property.

Impaired driver arrested at 5 p.m., which found a 43-year-old A licence plate check Nov. 21 at woman charged with impaired driving after she tested with blood alcohol midnight on 50 Street has resulted in levels of .168 and .161 — more than the arrest of a 53-year-old woman who tested with blood alcohol levels of .19 double the legal limit.

Speeder nabbed with no insur- and .18. The plate check found the owner of the vehicle, who was in the ance Police stopped a 22-year-old man back seat at the time had warrants for driving at 154 km/h Nov. 19 at 8 p.m., their arrest as well.

Passing police southbound on Highway 2 near HighA 47-year-old woman received a way 53. The car belonged to him but the licence plate was found to be sto- speeding ticket Nov. 17 at 10:45 a.m. after a RCMP car pulled over to let her pass on Highway 53 east of Ponoka. It is reported she drove by in a Jeep Wrangler at a high rate of speed.

Speeding in town A 54-year-old man from Ponoka has been charged with impaired driving after travelling at 96 km/h in a 60 Shelagh Hagemann km/h zone on Highway – Assistant Principal: 53 Nov. 25 at 3:10 p.m.

The driver pulled into I have been teaching at the Ponoka the Extra Foods parkOutreach School for nine years and ing lot and then drove I feel very fortunate to have the onto Highway 2A northopportunity to guide students as the bound. Police report the man was driving in an discover their potential. I am thrilled erratic manner before to be working with a great group of they caught up to the students and colleagues. vehicle shortly after.

The man had blood alcohol levels of .11 and This Week at the Outreach... .10 and he was charged with impaired driving.

The licence plate did not Thursday, November 29: match the vehicle deNight School – Mrs. Cooke & Mr. Halbert scription either.

Friday, November 30: If you have information on any crime Wolf Creek PD Day, no school for students call Ponoka RCMP at Tuesday, December 4: 403-783-4472 or Crime Night School – Mrs. K & Mr. MacEachern Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 25

Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ♦, ‡, § The Holiday Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 10, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$20,898 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $20,698 Purchase Price applies to 2012 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ♦Holiday Bonus Cash up to $1,000 is available on most new 2012/2013 models, excluding the following: Chrysler 200 LX, Dodge Caliber, Dart, Grand Caravan CVP, Journey CVP/SE, Avenger, Viper, Jeep Compass Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Patriot Sport 4x2 & 4x4, Wrangler 2 Dr Sport, Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ram 1500 Reg Cab & ST & SXT Trucks, Ram Cab & Chassis, Ram Cargo Van, FIAT 500 Abarth and 2012 FIAT 500 Pop models. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $20,898/$20,698 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $120/$119 with a cost of borrowing of $3,995/$3,957 and a total obligation of $24,893/$24,655. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,395. 2013 Dodge Journey Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ■Based on Ward’s 2012 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. ≠Based on R. L. Polk Canada Inc. January to October 2011 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Chrysler Crossover Segments. ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. ¤Based on 2013 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km (38 MPG) and City: 10.8 L/100 km (26 MPG). TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

Play sports safely and save your brain

SCAN HERE

Concussions and Our Kids by Robert Cantu, M.D., and Mark Hyman c.2012, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $24 / $27.95 Canada 181 pages The game, as they say, is the thing.

It’s the thing at your house, that’s for sure. Ever since your child’s friends started playing sports at school, it’s been the number 1 topic around. He craves competition. She wants to sign up yesterday. He sees

trophies and medals and honestly, you see them, too. After all, having a pro athlete in the family is a good thing, right?

For your child, it’s all about the game. Still, you’ve got lots of reservations and, according to Robert Cantu, M.D., that’s great. In his new book Concussions and Our Kids (with Mark Hyman), you’ll see how competition is important, but it’s also

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown.§

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR VALUE ON CANADA’S #1 PEOPLE MOVERS 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE CANADA’S #1 SELLING MINIVAN FOR 29 YEARS

20,898

•

$

36

283HP

MPG HWY

7.9 L/100 KM HWY ¤

BEST-IN-CLASS

INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH * AND FREIGHT.

120

$

OR CHOOSE

@

12114UC0 BI-WEEKLY FINANCING ‡

4.49

% FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

AVAILABLE ABLE FEATURES FEATUR FOR THE 2013 DODGE GRA GRAND CARAVAN

2ND ROW OVERHEAD 9" VIDEO SCREEN

2ND ROW POWER WINDOWS DOWS

2ND ROW SUPER STOW ’n GO®

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA

2013 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE CANADA’S #1 SELLING CROSSOVER ≠

20,698

•

$

38

MPG HWY

7.5 L/100 KM HWY ¤

INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

2013 Dodge Journey Crew shown.§

OR CHOOSE

119

$

BI-WEEKLY FINANCING ‡

@

4.49

%

FO FOR OR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

IT’S YOUR JOURNEY, MAKE THE MOST OF IT. • BEST-IN-CLASS STORAGE^ • BEST-IN-CLASS V6 DRIVING RANGE^ • LARGEST TOUCH-SCREEN IN ITS CLASS^

• PREMIUM SOFT-TOUCH INTERIOR • CLASS-EXCLUSIVE IN-FLOOR STORAGE^ • MOST AFFORDABLE MID-SIZE CROSSOVER IN CANADA^

FOR MORE GREAT OFFERS

GET UP TO

1000

$

BONUS CASH

ON SELECT MODELS

♦

Dodge.ca/Offers

potentially deadly.

Playing a team sport was something you enjoyed as a child and you want the same thing for your kids, too, but you worry. Even though your young athlete denies it, you’ve seen enough accidents on the field to know there’s danger out Terri there. Maybe you rememSchlichenmeyer ber knocking noggins in a game yourself.

The Bookworm You wonder: are your kids safe enough in today’s game?

Maybe not. Sports, says Cantu, are the “second leading cause of traumatic brain injury” for youth ages 15 to 24. Every sport, no matter how little contact there is between players, has some risk and helmets aren’t always protection enough.

That’s because a concussion can occur from something as minor as a hard bump or fall that snaps a player’s head. Even if they’re expecting it, a tackle or body check can jostle a child’s brain enough to cause damage. If the player is under age 14, his muscles probably aren’t mature enough to withstand a blow. And if there are multiple injuries, the danger multiplies, too.

To best protect your child, know the symptoms of concussion and be sure your child’s coach knows them, too. Don’t rely on helmets and don’t waste your money on fad fixes. Insist on a baseline brain test before the sports season begins. Lobby for less violence in children’s sports. “Calm down” and remember the players are just kids. And don’t accept “it’s not cool” as an excuse not to wear protective gear.

That extra-padded helmet might not be “cool,” but neither is being in a coma.

You wince. You gasp. You want to cover your eyes when your child takes a hit on the field, but you should never look away from the play. Read Concussions and Our Kids and learn why.

Knowledge is key when it comes to head trauma, and authors Robert Cantu and Mark Hyman do a thorough job in preparing parents to be eagle-eyed on the subject. There’s a lot of information packed in this book, along with myth-busters, blunt words, worksheets, cautionary tales and one modern proverb that you can repeat to kids and coaches alike: “No head trauma is good head trauma.”

There’s always another ball season around the bend but before you sign that permission slip, read this book. With Concussions and Our Kids and the knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll see that sports sometimes ain’t no game.

Page 26 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Fiddler on the Roof cast ready to wow crowds

By Amelia Naismith Klaglahachie Fine Art Society is bringing 20th century Russia to Ponoka with The Fiddler on the Roof, a story of love and tragedy seen through the eyes of poor, hardworking Jews.

Fiddler on the Roof is set in the small Russian village of Anatevka.

The play centres on Tevye, his wife, Golde, and their five daughters; Tzeitel, Hodel, Chava, Shprintze and Bielke.

The three eldest daughters are around marrying age, but rather than be matched up they decide to break tradition, choose their own husbands and marry for love.

However, tragedy is always lurking in Anatevka and a key element within the play, partially guiding Jewish villagers fates, are the pogroms that terrorized Jews in

Ponoka Capitol Theatre 4904 - 50th St. Ph. 403-783-3639

PLAYING Nov. 30 Dec. 6 SCREEN #1

Wreck-It Ralph 101 min Saturday & Sunday Matinee: 2:00 pm 7:00 pm daily Rated G

SCREEN #2

Breaking Dawn part 2 116 min Saturday & Sunday Matinee: 2:00 pm 8:00 pm daily

Tuesdays & Matinees

$

all 400 seats

the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Pogroms were organized, largescale anti-Jewish riots that wounded and killed thousands of Jews. Some thought they were organized by the authorities, others believed they were just officially tolerated.

The play, directed by Kevin Ferguson, features a close-knit cast of Klaglahachie veterans and newcomers.

Although rehearsals only started in September by the time the Nov. 25 dress rehearsal rolled around it seemed as if everyone involved was born for this play.

The songs in the play are a fantastic medley of tragic love songs and rollicking celebrations. Each one belted out with indisputable talent that matches the rhythm of the song and atmosphere of the play.

Although Fiddler on the Roof has darker undertones it is still a story of love and triumph, with some comedy added in to allow the audience to relax and smooth out the finger dents they’re created in their armrests.

The three different backdrops created for the play are phenomenal pieces of artwork that bring the world of Anatevka to life. They also serve as perfect accent pieces to enhance the scenes of the play.

Evident, even in just a rehearsal, was the emotion and force each actor and actress channeled into their roles.

Some of that emotion is drawn from the cast’s real life experiences.

Ken Robinson, who plays Tevye, draws on the experience of being a father to play one on stage. However, he says his experience and Tevye’s are vastly different.

“I like being on stage, it adds so much flavour to my own life,” he said.

There’s a scene in the play where one of Tevye’s daughters leaves and Robinson said each time they rehearse that part always gets to him and his tears are real. “I became very emotionally involved.”

Megan Sweet, who plays Tzei-

tel, also becomes genuinely emotional during the play, especially when her character is told she can’t marry for love. “I think that would be really crappy . . . I get really upset.”

Sweet also worked with Klaglahachie last year and couldn’t wait to get back on stage. “I wanted to keep doing it. I really enjoy it and I like the people.”

Erin Schmale, who plays Hodel, was also excited to take part in the play. “It’s the kind of play I’ve always wanted to do, I’ve always wanted to be in it.”

Schmale is also able to play her favorite character from the movie.

After watching it she fell in love with Hodel’s song Far From the Home I Love.

The youngest of the sisters, Bielke, played by Rebekah Stretch, also draws on her own life for inspiration. Stretch started acting around five years old and this is her 10th play. “I was always really shy when I wasn’t acting or singing but not shy when I was.”

For Andrew Jacobs, who plays Motel, Tzeitel’s love, this is his fifth time working with Klaglahachie. Like his cast mates, Jacobs also became personally involved in the play.

Motel goes through a transformation during the play and Jacobs says believing the play makes portraying that easier.

“I have to believe I’m a boy, I have to believe I’m a man,” he said. “It’s very real and the emotions are real.”

Jacobs says the more he believes the play is real the more the audience will believe.

“I love it. I love every part of it.

When you’re up there on stage you’re just away from it all. For that moment you’re not yourself.”

Fiddler on the Roof performances with dinner will be held Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. 7 and 8. Sunday’s dinnerless manatees will be held Dec. 2 and 9.

All performances will be held at the Ponoka United Church.

After 25 years in an arranged marriage Tevye (Ken Robinson) and Golde (Jamie Lewis) realize they love each other.

Photos by Amelia Naismith

Mendel the Rabbi’s son, played by Daniel Allers, prays and sings for life and traditions to remain stable, along with other Jewish villagers of Anatevka during a dress rehearsal for Fiddler on the Roof.

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue

This Saturdays jam was well attended. The weather must have played a part. More dancers and more musicians. No jams will be held Dec. 22 & 29. There may be a few supper tickets for our turkey dinner left. Phone the Drop-In or just drop by to find out.

This week’s winner of the 50/50 was Dennis Weldon of Ponoka Sunday evening gospel singing group “Joshua Ridge” did an excellent job of entertaining. If you like your gospel music countrified, you would have enjoyed this group very much. They gave a door prize of one of their DVD’s won by Mary Jones. Lil and Al Muir of the “Pacemakers” donated a pretty basket also as a door prize won by Lita Reid of Rimoka. Thanks to both groups.

We have room at all our activities for folks to join in with us. Additional new activities are also being contemplated. More news on this at a later date.

Activities Monday: Billiards 9:00 am Monday through Saturday.

Monday: Bridge 1:15 pm M.Hyndonous, A. Fierlbeck Monday: Whist 1:30 pm Joyce Chesterman, Gail Pugh Tuesday and Thursday: Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Come join our group.

Tuesday: Shuffleboard 7:00 pm Bill Vold Wednesday: Sewing Guild 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday: Cribbage 1:30 pm Jo Bosarsky, Ken Casco Wednesday: Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm M&E Kusiek, M & M Huysmans Wednesday: Floor Curling 7:00 pm I. Leidenius, J. Good, B. Vold Thursday: Weaving 1:00 pm Thursday: Partner Bridge 1:15 pm S. Drakes, M. Huydsman, T. Reynolds Friday: “500” 1:00 pm A. Holt, M. Huysmans To rent our facility contact Lucille @ (403) 783-2479

Yente the matchmaker (left), played by Erna Marburg, tells Golde, played by Jamie Lewis, that she has finally found a match for Golde’s oldest daughter.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 27

Country girl’s debut CD

By Amelia Naismith

Tzeitel (right), played by Megan Sweet, teases her younger sister Hodel, played by Erin Schmale, and tells her if she were smart she wouldn’t want to be matched so soon because not every man may be a nice one.

Canadian-born singer Alex Hughes performed at this year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo, and that’s just one accomplishment in a long line of accomplishments the 21-year-old has archived in her young, yet promising career.

Hughes’ first album, Run Free, is an upbeat and inspirational country-pop collection of songs on love, heartbreak, and coming of age freedoms and challenges.

Even the song in which she turns down love, Snap Back To Reality, are pleasant—almost too pleasant given the subject. However, her message is wise beyond her 21 years: “I don’t think I’m any better than you, that’s not what I’m saying.”

The album doesn’t showcase a powerhouse voice, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have one—the county-pop

songs just don’t lend themselves to that.

However, Hughes’ first single, Waiting On Goodbye, written by George Canyon and Mike Little, and Come Close To Me hints that she does have a deeper, sultrier, smokier range.

Come Close To Me is easily the best song on the album, a sultry song about using a rebound relationship to forget another man. It’s lyrical testament to the complex modern woman. The musical track on this song also matches the darker mood of the song Coming in at a close second, Waiting On Goodbye is a beautiful, sad song about letting go of someone and a love that’s only holding you back. It’s a song that speaks to the heart of every woman who’s felt the sting of a precious love failed.

Many of the album’s other songs have similar paces both vocally and instrumentally, with light and fluffy arrangements, which could come from any current county-pop that don’t connect with some of the deeper meanings.

But those songs are still catchy, mainstream radio staples.

And what album would be complete with-

Fruma-Sarah, played by Nikki Marburg, comes back from the dead in a nightmare to announce that if Tzeitel marries her husband she’ll kill her.

Alex Hughes out a feel-good, girl-power jam.

Hughes’ Just Us Ladies Tonight is catchy, with a great message for girls about how it’s acceptable to have a good time but you don’t need to compromise yourself for a boy. “Go ahead and buy us a drink but don’t ever think we owe you anything” The only unfortunate thing about this song is that the energy level is only half of what it should be. The slow whimsical parts give the song a nostalgic feeling and the chorus should have powerful guitars, fireworks and rockin’ party-ready vocals Hughes’ voice is pretty, steady, and easy to listen to.

There’s clearly talent there that needs to be supported by the songs she sings.

Despite the album’s mainstream sound and its flaws, it grows on you a little more, each time you listen to it.

Run Free is music for fans of Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Payton Rae Burrows.

Monday, December 3rd, @ 7:00 pm Ponoka United Church A musical evening filled with talented local artists of all ages and tons of Christmas spirit!

An appearance by Santa Claus with treat bags for all children attending!

Admission: Silver collection in support of Cystic Fibrosis and the Ponoka Food Bank For more information and details contact Mitchell Calkins @ Wildflower Grill 403-783-4433 Murray McLaughlin 403-783-4126

Tzeitel (Megan Sweet) and Motel (Andrew Jacobs) are distraught at the news all the Jews are being forced out of the village of Anatevka.

Hodel, played by Erin Schmale, and Perchik, plated by Garret Blue Haynes, decide to dance together, even though it’s considered a sin.

Photos by Amelia Naismith

Page 28 PONOKA NEWS

Farm & Ranch

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Albertan RCMP head off to National Finals Rodeo

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Two members of RCMP’s K division are going to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas to represent Canada — and it’s going to be a trip to remember.

Heading out for the Dec. 6 to 15 competition are livestock investigators Cpl. Dave Heaslip of Ponoka who covers northern Alberta and Cpl. Christian Reister who covers southern Alberta.

The idea came to Heaslip who felt a need to represent the RCMP and Canada in a large venue; he already does the grand entry during the Ponoka Stampede. It was Wayne Vold who suggested they consider contacting NFR organizers, explained Heaslip.

A phone call to organizer Shawn Davis put the wheels in motion and Heaslip and Reister will carry the Canadian flag during Canada Night. “We are absolutely thrilled to do that…it’s the Super Bowl of rodeos.

There were several hurdles to jump to ensure both horses would be allowed to enter the United States and be ready for noise and excitement of the finals. Horses needed a Coggins Test, which checks for a specific equine virus as well as have permission from the RCMP and Alberta Agriculture.

“We certainly have to have our horses continually slicked up,” he said.

They are also given daily training and an obstacle course to give the horses an awareness of dealing with noise at the rodeo.

“We have to desensitize the horses so we’ve got 8x10 (feet) tarps close to the rafters hanging down. We’ve got plastic tarps on the ground, we’ve

put fans with inflorescent tape snapping and the local fire hall provided us with three strobe lights that flash,” explained Heaslip.

They also have a recording of the 2012 New Year’s Eve fireworks display from Sydney, Australia. “Next week the Roman candles fireworks come out and we’ll be using some ear plugs for them…It’s all done now in the dark.”

Each of these challenges makes their horses less likely to bolt and he feels they are going to be ready for the finals. “The horses are responding really well.”

The drive starts on Dec. 8 with a stop in Idaho Falls, Idaho where they will meet up with colleagues from the International Livestock Identification Association. Heaslip is bringing two horses, Duke and Duchess, and Reister is bringing Spud. All three are quarter horses and he looks forward to the experience but knows there is still work ahead for them to be ready.

“To ride on the same dirt as those guys (competitors) ride on is an honour, especially leaving from Ponoka steeped in the history of rodeo,” he stated.

Heaslip grew up in Saskatchewan and moved to British Columbia until he settled in Ponoka; Reister grew up in the Alliance area. Both investigate instances of livestock strays, animal abuse, thefts and fraud. Heaslip also certifies Mounties before they can ride in a parade or other events representing the RCMP.

Dave Heaslip (l) trains a Mountie on horse riding skills. He will represent the RCMP at the National Finals Rodeo Dec. 6 to 15 on Canada Night.

He also certifies horses and Mounties to ride the animals in parades.

File photo

CALNASH AG EVENT CENTRE DECEMBER CALENDAR

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1 AB Gellovieh Wishlist Sale

2

9

16

3

4

5

6

Open ride 9-4

Ponoka Comp High School Rodeo Academy 12-6pm

Open Ride 9-7 Classroom Booked 7 pm Rebel Meeting 6:330 pm lobby

Ponoka Comp High School Rodeo Academy 12-6 pm Silver Valley 4H Meeting 7 pm

10

11

12

Open Ride 9-4 Silver Valley 4H Ride Night 7 pm

Ponoka Comp High School Rodeo Academy 12-6pm

Open ride 9-7

13

Ponoka Comp High School Rodeo Academy 12-6pm

7

Open ride 9-4 6-10pm Sorting – Open to the public 4-10pm Barrel Practice – Open to the public

14

Open ride 9-4 6-10pm Sorting – Open to the public 4-10pm Barrel Practice – Open to the public

17

18

19

20

21

9-4 Open ride Renegade 4H ride night

8:30 Private Booking Ponoka Composite High School Rodeo Academy 12-6 pm

9-4 Open ride

Ponoka Composite High School Rodeo Academy

Open ride 9-4 6-10pm Sorting – Open to the public 4-10pm Barrel Practice – Open to the public

23

24

25

26

27

28

Facility Closed

Christmas Eve Facility Closed

Christmas Facility Closed

Boxing Day Facility Closed

Facility Closed

Facility Closed

30

31

12-6pm

8

MARKET REPORT NOV 21, 2012

On Wednesday, November 21, 2012- 5138 head of cattle went through our rings & 339 on the Canadian Satellite sale - TOTAL 5477

Ready for market: Buyers and sellers kept their eyes on these bison during the VJV Auction mart Bison sale Nov. 26.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

15

22

D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

67.00-73.00 50.00-62.00 45.00-60.00 65.00-75.00 72.00-79.00 70.00-85.00

Good Bred Cows 1050.00-1250.00 Older Bred Cows 1000.00-1200.00 Good Bred Heifers: 1200.00-1350.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1200.00-1550.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1100.00-1350.00

29

Looking after all onex Chir aler of your motorsports e D & trailer needs!

Your local Charmac, Norbert, Felling, Double “A” dealer

Junction of Hwy QE2 & Hwy 53 (Ponoka Overpass) www.donlaingtrailers.com

Toll Free: 1-888-210-8400 or 403-783-8411

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

117.00-122.00 125.00-133.50 123.00-134.50 134.00-139.00 136.00-143.00 143.00-159.00 175.00-193.00 185.00-205.00

Replacement hfrs

up to 143.00

Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type:

85.00-109.00 10.00-100.00 160.00-

Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

ADVERTISING REACHES YOUR CUSTOMERS

Call us at

403-783-3311

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS

Ultimate Cowboy Challenge

CALL DAVID OR DAN

VJV MARKET REPORT

1.50-5.00 2.00-2.25 NONE

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

105.00-115.00 118.00-125.00 120.00-126.00 124.00-129.00 126.00-132.00 132.00-149.00 137.00-154.00 145.00-160.00

46.00-47.00 NONE NONE

SATURDAY SALES DECEMBER 1ST, 8TH & 15TH

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. | Foothills Livestock Auction | Dawson Creek Auction Vold Jones & Vold Co. Ltd. © 2006 4410-Hwy 2A, Ponoka Alberta, Canada, T4J 1J8

Jim E. Lysons,A. L. S., P. Eng. ALBERTA LAND SURVEYOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER R.R. #3, PONOKA, ALBERTA T4J 1R3 SUBDIVISIONS, PROPERTY BOUNDARIES, ROAD & DITCH DESIGNS, MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

RES: 403-783-6756

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 29

Ponoka Office: 403-783-3315 Bashaw Office (Tues.): 403-372-3627 Wetaskiwin Office (Thurs.): 780-352-6488 SERVICES OFFERED

Our newly renovated restaurant and lounge are open for business.

• Personal & Corporate Income Tax Planning • Tax Return Preparation • Accounting & Audit Services • Estate Planning • Business Advisory Service • CAIS Program Assistance

Drop by and check us out!

403-783-6600

Broncs boys look for strong return in 2013

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Kenton Rodney helps the Broncs senior boys’ volleyball team defeat Camrose during zones Nov. 17.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

A perfect season wasn’t enough to get the Ponoka Composite High School Broncs senior boys’ volleyball team to provincials but it did give them an appreciation of the season.

Co-captains Ethan Cire and Kenton Rodney took some time to discuss zone championships Nov. 17 and their loss to Wetaskiwin Sabres in the finals.

For Cire the challenge was staying focused after several hours down time before the game.

“What gave Wetaskiwin the success option is they were playing all afternoon.”

They played Wetaskiwin earlier in the day and won with close points at 25-23 for both and Rodney feels it was an experience to learn from.

Bringing home the gold: The Broncs junior girls volleyball team returned with gold medals during their zone championships recently. Pictured are: (back row) Daria Leidenius, Deleaney Brachmann, MacKenzy Hatala, Amy Jensen, Zoe Cire, Shaye Leidenius. Front row: Erika Sieweke, Kendra Emes, Danya Brachmann, Ranelle Muncaster.

Photo submitted

“I wish we would have done better,” he said, but, “they were playing amazing defence.”

Plus the Sabres had some strong players who had just come off of injuries, explained Rodney.

“We were playing pretty good but they were playing better,” said Cire.

The Sabres have always been a tough team to beat, explained Rodney, although the Broncs beat them in league play.

With four players graduating next year, including Rodney, Cire feels the team will perform well next year but “we’re all definitely going to lose some great players.”

He would like to see the team perform well enough to make it to provincials, a goal of the team’s coach, Ron Labrie.

Kenton Rodney helps the Broncs senior boys’ volleyball team defeat Camrose during zones Nov. 17. The Broncs made it to the finals but lost to Wetaskiwin.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

3 Awesome Ponoka Boys working at

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP

Heritage Chrysler!

10 minute drive deal

2002 RAM 3500 SLT

4450 - HWY 12E • Lacombe, AB •

$12,200 + tax Preowned!

#JT356C

24 Valve Diesel, Manual Transmission, Awesome Condition, Dual Rear Wheel, Long Box!

Adam Koehler

akoehler@heritagechrysler.com

Curtis Emes

cemes@heritagechrysler.com

Mark Sieben

msieben@heritagechrysler.com

*O.A.C. See dealer for details.

403.782.2277 www.heritagechrysler.com

Page 30 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Ponoka Comp. floats to gold at Skills Canada competition

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Most people know cardboard and water don’t mix but students at Ponoka Composite High School (PCHS) have raced cardboard boats to win gold.

Two PCHS teams competed at Skills Canada’s Cardboard Boat Races at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary recently and returned with gold and a bronze medals each for their efforts.

Construction teacher Dick Unruh brings students to the competition to give them experience competing and to “build camaraderie. That’s why we do it.”

The challenge is to take four 4 foot by 4 foot cardboard sheets and 25 feet of duct tape and build a boat, which must perform in a paddle race and withstand three people on board for one minute.

All must be done in one and half hours. Students are judged on the design and how well they work together.

Design work and testing is done before the competition.

“They have to build them here otherwise I don’t take them,” explained Unruh.

Students were proud of their work as they were able to beat a team of Cenovus engineers who also competed in the competition. One competitor, An-

drew Jones, whose team won gold, enjoyed working with his schoolmates. “It’s kind of a team bonding thing.”

For Daniel Patrick the challenge gave him some lessons. “I learned the value of working together.”

The students were somewhat surprised to realize PCHS name preceded them and several were greeted by students from other schools who acknowledged Ponoka’s reputation as a team to beat.

Cody Krenzler from the gold medal team feels the tournament helps them realize their potential and place among the other schools. “It sets the standard for ourselves.”

Unruh enjoys how his students grow from the competition and believes it gives them a better understanding of Skill Canada’s other

competitions.

Students gave much credit to Unruh for his dedication to the teams.

“We couldn’t do any of this without Mr. Unruh,” explained Jones.

With many of the competitors’ boats sinking during the float challenge Ponoka seemed to be able to handle the challenge with the gold medal winners lasting more than a minute with three in the boat. The bronze medalists competed with a fast boat during the races but sank during the float challenge after sinking after about 10 seconds.

The gold medal winners: Andrew Jones, Dustin Sejdl, Cody Krenzler and Josiah Pilon.

The bronze medal winners: Drew Pylypow, Cornelius Spek, Daniel Patrick and Colton Gervais.

Josiah Pilon watches as his teammates keep their cardboard boat afloat. The team won gold at the competition.

Photo by Brian Buchsdruecker

CARRIER OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Kyle y Sluggett gg

READ ME Subway Fresh Try Our

NEW!

Personal Pizza Don’t Drink & Drive

Drew Pylypow decorates his team’s cardboard boat at the Skill Canada competition at SAIT recently.

Photo by Brian Buchsdruecker

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! SKATE SHARPENING AVAILABLE

Susan Whitecotton, S Whit tt Ci Circulation l ti S Supervisor, i presents Kyle with a $50 cheque recognizing excellent service in delivering the newspaper for the month of October.

PONOKA

News

5019A Chipman Ave. Ponoka, Alberta

403.783.3311

Call Eagle Taxi

403-783-4400

4804-50 St. 403-783-3082 www.truhardware.ca

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 31

REACH OVER 217,000 READERS With one of these great deals!

6 PACK 8 PACK

Announcements

What’s Happening

50-70

ADPACK ALL IN 1

Employment

1010-1430

5019A Chipman Ave. Box 4217 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R6 Card Of Thanks

Obituaries

CLASSIFIEDS CALL TOLL FREE:

Services Directory

700-920

County

Items Buy/Sell

150-194

FAX: 403-783-6300

1-877-223-3311

Agriculture

2010-2210

Rental & Real Estate

3000-4310

Vehicles

5010-5240

Public Notice

6010

EMAIL: classifieds@ponokanews.com

Obituaries

What’s Happening #50 - # 70

A great and many thanks to all who attended and to those who could not attend my 80th Birthday.

I would like to thank everyone for their well wishes, support and the love displayed.

Dave Spink

WRIGHT

ANDREWS THANK you to our family and friends for making our 50th Anniversary celebration such a wonderful day. Thank You for all the hugs, good wishes, prayers, cards and gifts.

John & Marg Stretch Announce your

Special Day

Funeral service for Eleanor Andrews will be held Friday Nov. 30 at the First Baptist Church.

Obituary notice to follow.

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS

in the Classified Announcements

Obituaries

VOLD E v e r e t t Vo l d p a s s e d a w a y peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 19, 2012, at the age of 85. He is survived

by Carmen, his loving wife of 38 years, and children; Betty (Jim) Grayson, Bev (Larry) Comeau, Barbie (Bill) Bowd, Philip (Brenda) Vo l d , s t e p c h i l d r e n ; L i n d a (Tom) Cockle, Mathew (Lynda) Wesolowski, Robert (Debbie) Wesolowski, Susan Vold and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers William (Lucille) Vold, Tony (Emma) Vold and sister Ginny (Russell) Vold.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 26, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Glenwood Funeral Home (Sherwood Park, south of the Wye Road on Range Road 232.)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (through the U. of A. Hospital Foundation).

Retta E. Wright of Rimbey, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the age of 84 years.

Retta will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her two sons, Reini Wright of Bluffton; and Terry Wright of Ponoka; and her daughter, Twyla Hauck of Rimbey; as well as three grandchildren: Tara, Scott, and Jennifer; and five great grandchildren: Dominic, Kailyn, Ty, Evan, and Trenna. She will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her brother, Norman (Aurora) Hrushenski of Spruce Grove; her sister, Betty Gold of Westbank, B.C.; and her twin sister, Ruth (George) Hope of Medicine Hat; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Retta was predeceased by her husband, Ralph in 1973; her grandson, Trent in 2010; two daughters-in-law, Sharlyn and Donna; two brothers, Ben and Jack; and one sister, Mildred Auten.

A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Retta’s Life was held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Rimbey on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Allen Lewis officiating. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. Retta’s cremated remains will be interred with her beloved husband, Ralph in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Rimbey at a later date. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Retta’s Memory may be made directly to the Retta Wright Memorial Fund ~ For Future Community Enhancements, c/o ATB Financial, Box 918, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0.

Condolences to the family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Retta E. Wright entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS Rimbey 403-843-4445

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

Class Registrations

51

Guitar Lessons Absolute Beginners to Advanced

Rock Pop Blues Jazz Call Brian 403 704 5608

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Coming Events

52

Get a 6 PACK What’s in it?

Your ad in 6 community papers

Marriages

Richard & Kelly Sperber are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Rebecca to Levi Simpson, youngest son of Frank and Cindy Simpson, of†Claresholm, Alberta Wedding took place October 27, 2012 in Vernon B.C.

* BASHAW * CASTOR * STETTLER * WEEKENDER * PONOKA * RIMBEY

Buying or Selling ?

Try Classifieds!

25 WORD AD only

$40.20 + gst Call 403-309-3300 or toll free 1-877-223-3311

Page 32 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

AG EQUIPMENT Darcy Zimmer - Sales North of Hwy 53 Phone: 403-588-8420 Ferdinand Harkema - Sales South of Hwy 53 Cell: 403-785-7149 Rick Cline - Store/Sales Manager Cell: 403-588-1957

Coming Events

52

Meetings

59

THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. 52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

403-783-4347 or 403-783-2493

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS

PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337 Home Page: www.agroequipment.com

Hwy. 53 Ponoka Toll Free 877-783-3338 Ph. 403-783-3337 E-Mail: admin-ponoka@agroequipment.com

Employment #700 - #920

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Mentors make a

difference Al York

General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593

403-783-3112 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Bus: (403) 843-3700

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

59

Meetings

AL-ANON Weekly meeting Tuesdays, 8 p.m. at the Neighbourhood Place, 5115-49 Ave. For more info 403-783-4557

ALATEEN

Caregivers/ Aides

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 pm Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

IN need of live in caregiver for senior M, F/t wage $1889.51 /mo., NW section 23 Twp 43, Req’d high school diploma and exp. of 6 mos. training. Work setting is private home in Rimbey. Room & board $336/mo.. Contact Bruce Central Alberta’s Largest Jordan 403-843-6549 Car Lot in Classifieds ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

Caregivers/ Aides

RANDY MOHL

403-783-8008 Phone 783-8008 BUY - SELL - CONSIGN 5704 - Hwy 2A North, Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 6701 - 46 Ave. 6701 46 Ave. Ponoka, AB - T4J 1J8 Ponoka, T4J 1J8 (403)AB783-8755 (403) 783-8755 Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$28

710

SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage

Farm Work

755 Oilfield

DAIRY, BEEF, CROP, SHEEP, SWINE, HORTICULTURAL WORK. Live and learn in Europe, Britain, Japan, Australia or New Zealand. 4 - 12 month AgriVenture programs available for 18 - 30 year olds; www.agriventure.com.

1-888-598-4415.

Canadian farmers may also apply for overseas trainees.

WANHAM PROVINCIAL GRAZING RESERVE is seeking a Pasture Manager for 2013 season.

Taking care of up to 5,500 head. Previous experience an asset. Closing date Dec. 14, 2012. Contact Lenore Mueller, Wanham Grazing Association, 780-694-2573 for detailed information.

Oilfield

800

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Oil & Gas Well Testing Supervisors, Night Foremen, Exp’d/inexp’d Junior Day/Night Operators.

Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

Sawyer Oilfield Hauling

is looking for experienced Sale Ad in the Classified class 1 drivers with winch experience. Please fax section and make quick cash. resume complete with Phone Classifieds abstract to (403)343-1922.

1-877-223-3311.

710 Parkland Community Living and Supports Society

Relief Foster Care Provider Needed Ponoka - Parkland CLASS provides a specialized Foster Care service for children with developmental disabilities. Individuals or couples willing to open up their home have the opportunity to make an incredible difference in the life of a female teenager. As a Part Time (Relief) provider you will offer support and care 1-2 weekends per month. This commitment involves the inclusion of the child in your regular family life.

Experience with youth with developmental disabilities, high behaviours and severe global delays would be ideal. Knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and some related post-secondary education would be an asset.

Individual must have a private room, be in a non-smoking environment, and play in a fenced yard. Driver’s license and transportation are required.

Part time Foster Care providers receive a (tax free) remuneration paid per days worked. Parkland CLASS provides extensive training which all Foster Care providers are required to take.

Please send a cover letter & resume to: Parkland CLASS, Human Resources 6010-45th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3M4 Fax: (403) 342-2677 e-mail:hr@pclass.org

PER WEEK.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

www.parklandclass.org

800

SEEKING CLASS 1 DRIVERS WITH OFFROAD FLUID HAULING EXPERIENCE. Will relocate. Year round work. Above average wage, appealing benefit packages offered.

Trophy Buck Oilfield Services, Whitecourt, Alberta. Email resume: info@trophybuck.ca.

Fax 780-706-2389

Oilfield

800

NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Phone 780-621-3953.

Fax 780-621-3959.

Classifieds 1-877-223-3311 Janitorial

770 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HOUSEKEEPING PERMANENT PT/CASUAL INCLUDING HOLIDAY COVERAGE Competitive wages & benefits Apply to: Diane Gadd or Debbie Grimshaw Northcott Care Centre 4209 48 Ave.,Ponoka, AB T4J 1P4 Ph: 403-783-4764

Clerical

Oilfield

800

CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset.

Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Professionals

810

THE YUKON NEWS is seeking an experienced editor. We are located in Whitehorse, Yukon, are independently-owned and publish twice weekly.

Salary begins at $75,000.

Please see www.yukon-news.com/ editor for details.

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

720

PONOKA OFFICE ASSISTANT Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for an Office Assistant. In this position you will be responsible for general office duties, data entry, computer skills with knowledge in excel/word, and accounts payable/ receivable. Must be energetic, self motivated, above average communication skills, and organized.

We offer training, excellent remuneration and benefit Package.

Please submit your resume with references to “Ponoka Office Assistant” hr@calnashtrucking.com or mail/drop off to 6526 – 44 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Professionals

810

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position: • Educational Assistants, Mecca Glen School and Ferrybank Colony School For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Professionals

PONOKA NEWS Page 33

810

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

WAITERS & WAITRESSES Apply in person at John’s Place 5122 – 50 Street

Trades

850

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta.

Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051 Career opportunity, apprentice to be a licensed glass worker.

Permanent full-time position, installing residential and commercial windows and doors, automotive glass, glass cutting and fabrication.

Drivers license a must.

Apply in person to Heartland Glass, Stettler or fax resume to 403-742-2678.

Trades

850

850

Trades

DO YOU LIKE WORKING with animals? Do you want to be part of a successful team? Red Willow Pork Farm is now accepting applications for SWINE TECHNICIANS, offering competitive wages, a very good health plan, quarterly bonuses and quarterly free pork incentive. Fax resume with references to 403-574-2334 or email rwp@xplornet.com

EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

Trades

850

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

Apply online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits.

Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

850

Trades

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction Call 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 CallJim JimAshbough Ashbough 783-2764ororCell: Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 Cell: 403-588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283orCell: 588-0597

ADVERTISE WITH US! Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 Manufacturers of Annugas Production Enhancer

requires

CONSTRUCTION

CNC OPERATOR

Must be • Reliable/Self motivated • Experienced Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB TGA 3N9 Phone: (780) 361-2350

Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.

Sales & Distributors

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905

830

FULL TIME LICENSED MECHANIC OR APPRENTICE REQUIRED FOR BUSY AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Drop off resume at 5503 - 54 Street or fax: 403-783-6220

has an immediate opening for a

AFTERNOON SHIFT

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

We are Canada’s largest private retailer of adult beverages operating 240+ stores within Alberta and British Columbia and we are opening a store in Ponoka very soon! Liquor Depot offers a friendly work environment, flexible schedules and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in an exciting retail business. Our growing company is currently seeking:

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

QC Person Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for C.N.C OPERATORS. •

Assistant Manager & Sales Associates We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement. In addition, we provide our entire team with an employee discount program!

If the idea of working in a fast paced, stimulating environment that promotes personal growth appeals to you, please apply to msearle@lsgp.ca

•

DUTIES INCLUDE, Set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and running production runs, min. 3 years experience.

Also currently hiring a dayshift QC PERSON, Must be able to read measuring devices and blueprints for inspection of machined parts.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan.

Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca

Motorcycles & ATV’s 403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

Sheet Metal Installers 1st Year Apprentices to Journeyman

Liquor Depot Opening Soon

SALES & SERVICE

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Working from our Ponoka location this full time position offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefit package and RRSP matching.

We are seeking an experienced installer/apprentice with good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Please fax resume to: Ponoka Branch Manager, Robin Esau 403-783-7454 or Email to robin@klesair.com

Business Opportunities

870

YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR! We will show you how.

We are Primerica, one of North America’s largest Ànancial services marketing organizations and we are looking for people who want to put themselves in charge.

Instruction provided. For more information call Kurt Bloomquist, representative, at:

403-704-4424 (cell) 403-347-2829 (ofÀce)

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

Page 34 PONOKA NEWS

DENTISTRY

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Trades

850

Trades

850

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0

Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

Ę° Ę° t Ę° Ę° 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

%3 )6() 1035&3 t %3 3*$, #"33 %3 +&'' #"33 - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

-

•

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER OR LABOURER REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. Competitive wages offered.

Located in Stettler.

Call 403-742-5995 or 403-742-9852

WANTED: Red Seal Diesel Truck & Trailer Mechanic in Northern Alberta. Full-time, permanent position.

Initial accommodation supplied. Email: johnwb@telusplanet.net for immediate response

Misc.

Help

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

APPRENTICE MECHANIC

Send resume to m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311

860

BUSY CENTRAL AB company req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks.

Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated.

Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

REQUIRED FOR AN ALBERTA TRUCKING COMPANY: One Class 1 Driver.

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Scheduled days off.

Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

880 Great Career Opportunity!

Geotechnical / Environmental Driller Assistants

'ULOOHU $VVLVWDQWV QHHGHG IRU RXU (GPRQWRQ RIÂżFH ,GHDO IRU SO007569 someone who is dependable, likes working outdoors, and wants WR JHW DKHDG %ULQJ D VWURQJ ZRUN HWKLF DQG ZLOOLQJQHVV WR OHDUQ DQG ZHÂśOO WUDLQ \RX IRU D UHZDUGLQJ FDUHHU 0HFKDQLFDO DSWLWXGH D SOXV 127 DQ RLOÂżHOG UHODWHG MRE

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s FULL TIME

Truckers/ Drivers

Visit www.mobileaugers.com for details DQG WR VXEPLW UHVXPH

Business Opportunities

Truckers/ Drivers

860

SPEEDWAY MOVING SYSTEMS REQUIRES O/O for our 1 ton fleet to transport RVs throughout North America. We offer competitive rates and Co. fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border.

1-866-736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com WANTED IN NORTHERN ALBERTA - Log Truck Drivers with off-road experience.

Immediate openings, good wages, accommodation supplied. Forward resume: johnwb@telusplanet.net.

Business Opportunities

880

REQUIRED Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284

870 FOOD CONCESSION Business Opportunity Camrose County

Camrose County is inviting submissions to a Request For Proposal (RFP) to operate a summer Food Concession at Pelican Point Park on Buffalo Lake. The successful applicant will be required to supply an outfitted facility (mobile concession) to conduct business from. It must be sufficient to meet local health authority standards and further that the successful applicant can obtain the necessary food service establishment license.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for any and all site preparation, leveling, earth removal, brushing, scraping, excavation, fill, compacting or any other site work necessary. They will also be responsible for all utility hook-ups such as light, water, power, gas, telephone or any other service as well as continued payment of charges for such services imposed by any municipal, legislative or other authority.

HEATING

The successful applicant will be required to observe and carry out their duties in compliance with any and all legislation and/or regulations under the Municipal Government Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, W.C.B., Safety Codes Act, Alberta Building Codes, Alberta Health, by-laws or policies of whatever jurisdictional or regulatory authority that may govern, all of which may be amended or repealed and replaced from time to time.

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

The successful applicant must provide the Landlord with proof of two million ($2,000,000.00) dollars Public Liability and Property Insurance for the said concession. Such coverage shall remain in effect throughout the season and shall name Camrose County as a co-insured. Such written proof shall be certified by the successful applicant’s Insurance Company and submitted to the County prior to the business commencement.

• Heating • Ventilation • Air Conditioning Systems • Custom Metal Fabrication • Hearth Products PHONE: 403-783-7443 FAX: 403-783-7454 5210 - 50th Street Ponoka, AB 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

880

Therapeutic Massage Centre 4904 - 49th St. Box 1812 Rimbey, Alberta TOC 2JO Busy therapeutic massage clinic is now actively recruiting a Registered Massage Therapist.

Must be Enthusiastic, Energetic and Professional. Advanced skills an asset.

Please send resume to above address, email to kathyrmt@hotmail.com or call our ofďŹ ce at 403-843-4964

870

ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7.

Up to $1,500 part-time to $7,500/month full-time.

Training provided.

HighIncomesFromHome.com INDUSTRY LEADER expanding with NEW billion $ brand. Key people to partner with, to work directly with top producer in Canada. Lucrative and training provided.

780-929-8194

Misc.

Help

Misc.

Help

In return for the authorization to conduct business, the County requests each applicant to submit a fair and reasonable proposal for Landlord remuneration. At the same time there is an opportunity to negotiate a desired term of agreement and any particulars for option renewal. The applicant should also detail any relevant experience, facilities, equipment or any other information that they may deem significant to providing adequate background.

Proposals shall be marked “FOOD CONCESSSION� and addressed to: Jordan Bassett Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 All proposals must be received by Camrose County by Friday, November 30, 2012 at 3:30 pm.

Camrose County may accept or reject any or all proposals as may be in the best interest of the County.

Camrose County reserves the right to reject any and all RFP Submissions at its sole discretion and that the lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

This is strictly an invitation for proposals and not a tender call. From the RFP’s received, the County will negotiate with a choice applicant. Subsequent discussion and negotiations will be required to establish final terms of any agreement or contractual obligations.

We are looking for a self-motivated person to recommend and sell truck accessories to retail and wholesale customers, both in person and by phone. Full time employment with a decent wage paid for a reasonable effort and a great wage paid for somebody willing to give exceptional service. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and every second Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

For more info go to www.superbee.ca

TOYOTA City

Wetaskiwin

The wonderful staff of Toyota City Wetaskiwin is looking for YOU!

• Parts/Service Assistant Must have valid drivers license.

Great family atmosphere, excellent benefits package.

We’re waiting to hear from you!

Please submit your resume to: 4120 - 56 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V3 Fax: 780-352-5750 toyotaab@telusplanet.net

DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

POSITIONS ARE: • Electricians/Engineers • Panel shop Manager (Must have electrical journeyman designation)

• Executive Assistant • Electrical Project Managers • Sheet Metal Fabricator Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.

Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd.

Fax: 780-352-2249

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Misc.

Help

PONOKA NEWS Page 35

Misc.

Help

880

BE BRANDT SO007027

www.brandtjobs.com w b dj b

880

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php

Misc.

Help

Misc.

Help

880

Misc.

Help

880

F/T WORKER NEEDED for disabled young man, Must have own vehicle and First aid. Send resume to It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified Box 273 Rimbey T0C 2J0

SIMPLE!

section and make quick cash.

Classifieds SMART shoppers read the P h o n e Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311. 1-877-223-3311.

880

Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS – OPERATOR II (TEMPORARY) The Town of Ponoka is currently seeking applications for a Temporary Operator II (Public Works). The term of this position is for a six-month period.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include: • Operate and maintain a wide variety of moderately heavy mobile public works equipment engaged in construction and maintenance of roads, water and sewer systems and waste management activities.

• Operate and maintain a wide variety of small mobile equipment.

• Clean and maintain facilities to an acceptable public use standard.

• Perform routine building maintenance duties.

• Work effectively with the public.

The ability to work flexible hours and in varied weather conditions is necessary. A valid Class 3 Operators License with air brake endorsement is required. The successful candidate will also be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract.

To obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Mike Lewis, Director of Operations and Property Services at (403)783-0146. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Applicants are asked to submit their resumes to: TOWN OF PONOKA ATTENTION: DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS & PROPERTY SERVICES 5102 - 48 AVENUE; PONOKA, AB. T4J 1P7 FAX: 403-783-4086: PHONE 403-783-0146 EMAIL: mike.lewis@ponoka.org

PELICAN POINT CAMPGROUND MANAGER / OPERATOR Camrose County is seeking a Contract Operator for the operation and maintenance of the Pelican Point Campground, located at Buffalo Lake, 10 km east of the Town of Bashaw and 6 km south of Highway 53.

3 year Contract commencing May 1, 2013.

Proposal Packages can be obtained from the Camrose County Office or from the Camrose County website: www.county.camrose.ab.ca The main contact for the initiative will be Jordan Bassett. Any questions regarding details of the specifications, submission and review process can be directed to him.

The deadline for submission of proposals is Friday, November 30, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Proposals must be received by Camrose County by the specified time. Any submission received after this deadline will not be considered.

Proposals outlining experience, qualifications, references and expected fee shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with a return address clearly displayed thereon marked “Pelican Point Campground Manager RFP” and addressed to: Jordan Bassett Camrose County 3755-43 Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 3S8 Phone: (780) 672-4446 Fax: (780) 672-1008 E-mail: jbassett@county.camrose.ab.ca Attention: Pelican Point Manager / Operator Camrose County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and the lowest proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair 24hr Emergency Service 3912 - 66 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 www.wcmltd.ca

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

TOWN OF PONOKA

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

DISPATCHER

Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset. Will train right candidate.

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd. 6526 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

Ph: 403.783.3501 Fax: 403.783.3531 wcmltd@telus.net

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

CHILD SAFETY FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTION

MASKWACIS HEALTH SERVICES

BOX 100 HOBBEMA, ALBERTA T0C 1N0 TELEPHONE (780) 585-3830 FAX (780) 585-2203

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MAINTENANCE BUILDING OPERATOR Maskwacis Health Services (M.H.S.) has a full-time position available for a Maintenance Building Operator. If you meet these requirements we encourage you to apply: QUALIFICATIONS • Mechanical aptitude and skills • Good problem solving and organizational skills • The ability to work with little supervision • Knowledge of First Nations communities an asset • Ability to speak or understand Cree language an asset REQUIREMENTS • Journeyman Certi¿cate in one or more trades • Knowledge of alarm systems and access card systems • Trained in the operation, maintenance and repair of hot water heating boilers • Updated Criminal Records Check • Current Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract • First Aid/CPR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Routinely inspect interior and exterior spaces and equipment • Monitor and maintain building systems (heating, electrical, mechanical and security systems) • Report problems and recommend changes to improve ef¿ciency, reduce operating costs or compliance with environmental, building and safety codes • Organize and conduct ¿re drills • Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment • Perform or oversee housekeeping and groundskeeping duties SALARY: Commensurate with experience CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm, December 10, 2012 Please forward résumé along with supporting documents to: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Maskwacis Health Services Box 100 Hobbema, Alberta T0C 1N0

Phone: (780) 585-3830 ext. 432 Fax: (780) 585-2203 j.piche@maskwacishealth.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Incomplete submissions will be screened out.

Classifieds 1-877-223-3311

3rd Wednesday of the month

By appointment only To register or for more information call Christine at 403.783.3987 or email christine_swift@cooperators.ca

3 Certified Inspectors on Staff Battle River Insurance Ltd. The Co-operators 5103 48 Ave, Bay #3 Ponoka, AB

VETERINARY SERVICES

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Emily Ames

PAINTING (1997) Residential & Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Wallpaper hanging • Free Estimates

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years.

Jerry Witvoet Jr. Ponoka, AB (403) 783-6335 Cell: (403) 783-1523

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Page 36 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PLUMBING

Misc.

Help

880

SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.

5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING

880

in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

SWAMPERS Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

Misc.

Help

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB Life, one day a wk. in Rimbey & Bentley Please call Debbie for details 314-4307

Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

880

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program. Incld’s GED, Career Planning & Work Experience.

Funding may be avail. which incl. tuition, living allowance, and books.

403-340-1930 Academic Express Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca

900

LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home.

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand.

Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month.

1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com

PARTS ADVISOR Our Ponoka Parts Department is looking for a Parts Advisor to work the back parts counter.

The successful candidate must be organized, have the ability to work unsupervised, have strong computer skills, and able to work in a fast paced environment.

Please send resumes to: Audrey Lance Parts Manager Phone: 403-783-4494 Fax: 403-783-8000 Email: alance@adamsgm.com

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

880

Employment Training

We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

Misc.

Help

Community Support Worker

JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-

Misc.

Help

Employment Training

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE

900 A to pply da y!

LittleJONS’

UÊ*>À> i` VÊ UÊ / UÊ Àiw} ÌiÀ UÊÊÊ iÀ}i VÞÊ-iÀÛ ViÃÊ/iV }Þ

Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water

SO007488

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

Cleaning

Say Good Bye dust bunnies

Say Hello to DAWN’S DIVINE CLEANING!

Bondable, experienced, mature lady Senior rates available

403-597-6364

Book On-Line Serving Central Today!

Alberta

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

28

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 TRAVEL

JULIE’S TRAVEL Julie Evans 403-783-4954 403-704-3584

“Certified to sell travel with knowledge you can trust”

email: juliestravel@telus.net www.juliestravel.ca

1070

Training that’s as real as it gets Misc.

Help

www.lakelandcollege.ca 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8527

880

Financial

1170

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy!

Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com

Misc.

Services

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

NEED CASH TODAY? Do you own a vehicle?

Borrow up to $25,000.

No credit checks cash same day, Canadian owned & operated; www.PitStopLoans.com.

1-800-514-9399.

NEED MONEY? No credit checks! No upfront fees!

Immediate response!

Electronic deposits and payments!

1-866-499-5629; www.mynextpay.com

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Have it removed. Canada’s premier record removal provider since 1989. BBB A+ rating. Confidential, fast & affordable.

Free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com

Volunteers Wanted

1260

1290

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346 DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca HOME PHONE RECONNECT Call 1-866-287-1348.

Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program!

Don’t be without a home phone. Call to connect!

1-866-287-1348.

890

PONOKA JUBILEE LIBRARY

BOARD VACANCY

The Town of Ponoka is currently seeking applications to ¿ll a vacancy on the Ponoka Jubilee Library Board.

Any person interested in serving on the Library Board is requested to submit a completed application on or before December 5, 2012, to the Town of Ponoka.

An accounting background would be a de¿nite asset for this position.

Application forms are available at the Town Of¿ce: 5102 - 48th Avenue

Board Chair

Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P7 or on the website at www.ponoka.ca

Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) – Central Region Alberta Human Services. The Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Board is responsible for the delivery of services for adults with developmental disabilities within its designated region, and acts in a governance role, setting objectives and strategic direction for the delivery and management of supports and services.

12114DE1

As Board Chair, you will be positioned as a leader to ensure commitment to the established purpose and vision of the board and promote team effectiveness. Together with board members, the Board Chair plans, oversees and ensures the delivery of programs and services within their region and facilitates community engagement to enhance programs for adults with developmental disabilities. As a PDD Board Chair, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and your community. Job ID #1014193.

Visit jobs.alberta.ca to learn more about this opportunity and to apply online.

Health Care

1210

Health Care

1210

Feeling stressed and low on energy?

Have your Bars run!

Access Bars ™ will leave you feeling relaxed and peaceful.

Running your Bars is a potent hands-on body process that starts a flow of energy that releases judgements, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that are affecting your life.

Phone: Fran at 403-704-9828 Email: info@expandyourawareness.ca Website: www.expandyourawareness.ca

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Misc.

Services

1290

PONOKA NEWS Page 37

Personal Services

1315

WHY WEIGHT? Lose up to 20 lbs by New Year’s Eve - Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results!

Call Herbal Magic 1-800-854-5176.

Being a new parent isn’t easy . . .

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 Misc.

Services

1290

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS * Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca 8 JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

Misc.

Services

Repair of any cooling or refrigeration system as well as large household appliances.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

We care. For conďŹ dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

Hypnosis, Past Life Regressions, Meditation Workshops. Call Shelley @ 403-884-2547 www. positivelyhealinghypnosis.com

1400

8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent.

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

1530

Auctions

1530

K&K AUCTIONS PRESENTS ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION, Estate of Eldon Thompson, Camrose. Saturday, December 9, 9 a.m., Camrose Elks Hall, 4702 - 50 Ave. Info: Doug & Loraine Kennedy 780-679-4142; www.globalauctionguide.com

Building Supplies

1550

BIG BUILDING SALE “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!�

20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595 30x36 $6,859 35x48 $11,200 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265 One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca LAMINATED POST BUILDINGS FARM AND COMMERCIAL. Prairie Post Frame serving Alberta. For pricing Calgary South, Barrie 403-506-7845; barrier @prairiepostframe.ca Calgary North, Howard 403-586-7678; howard @prairiepostframe.ca

Olds Legion Hall- Hwy 27Olds AB Oils, Prints, Native, Western, Scenery, Abstracts, METAL ROOFING (approx 150 pictures), & SIDING. Best prices!

A r t i s t s - To m T h o m s o n 36�

Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib (group of seven), R. Giss29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ing, Charlie Russell, ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

John Gould, Sue Coleman, 40 Year Warranty.

Robert Bateman, Calvin ALTA-WIDE Builders Cornish, Robert Duncan, Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

Ruane Manning, Elsie Baer, Bill Nasogayaluk STEEL BUILDINGS/ (soapstone carving), METAL BUILDINGS Victorian Miniatures, 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, Moose & caribou tufting 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, pictures, Seal skin gloves, 60x150, 80x100, Vintage Seasonal postsell for balance owed! cards, Bronzes, Western Call 1-800-457-2206; Statues, Red, White & www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Rose wines, This is only a partial listing.. For full listing check the web, Sale is subject to Household additions and deletions.

5% admin fee applies.. Appliances Lunch available See you FULL size fridge $350; 30� all out at the sale. range $275; HD washer $275; all cycle dryer $175; Pilgrim Auction built in dishwasher $175, Service all in good cond, can deliv403-556-5531 er 403-341-9660 www.auctionsales.ca

1710

• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

MAIN: (403) 783-7591

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca.

Well Drilling

Need RV or Self Storage?

Art & Wine Auction Sunday December 2 10 a.m.

403-783-4880 Personal Services 1315 Welding 1410 Welding 1410 Unplanned

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

1350

1290

OUR SPECIALITY

Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca

Rental Misc

FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you

0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! #

")' )2/. #HECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LOCAL REPS AND PHONE NUMBERS

Visit us online at www.BigIronDrilling.com !LSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS

03 7E ALSO SELL 3OFTENERS 0URIlERS FOR 4OWN #ITY WATER

BANK SEIZURE AUCTION. Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. 5305 Allard Way, Edmonton.

6 - 2010 golf simulators with over 40 golf courses loaded. Quad and RV dealer closeout of clothing, helmets, accessories, tires and wheels, 2011 food store with freezers, gondola shelving.

Over 20 computers and lots of miscellaneous.

Foothills Equipment Liquidation; www.foothillsauctions.com.

780-922-6090

Misc. for Sale

1760

BEER MAKING SUPPLIES - GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT - two 8 1/2 litre party pigs and party pig pressure pouches, two plastic beer vats, Beer Kit and all other beer making supplies you n e e d . Va l u e a t a b o u t $ 3 0 0 .

P h o n e 403-883-2381. Leave message if no answer.

WINE MAKING SUPPLIES - G R E AT C H R I S T M A S GIFT - includes two 23 litre BIG STRAPPER glass carboys, one 23 litre AUCTIONS plastic carboy, 12.5 litre 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, glass carboy, 2 plastic 23 south of Tim Horton’s. liter tubs, mini jet wine filWe buy for cash ter, bottle holders, glass SALES WED. @6 pm. wine jugs and bottles and all other wine making supANTIQUE SALE plies. Value about $400.

1st SUN. OF THE MONTH O B O .

P h o n e Oct. 7 AT 1 P.M. 403-883-2381. Leave 403-782-5693 message if no answer

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Auctions

1530

Antique & Collectible Sale

Pets & Supplies

1810

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR SALE 1 Female, 2 Males Ready Dec. 7 $450 403-790-4013 EASY XMAS SHOPPING FOR PETS! No line ups, no cold weather.

Deals to bark about!

Receive 10% off with coupon code: Clubpet 10; www.petland.ca.

1-855-839-0555.

Travel Packages

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

ADVERTISE YOUR 1900 BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth�! 1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

$28

PER WEEK.

CALL 403ďšş783ďšş3311 WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Livestock

2100

16 BLACK/BBF bred heifers; 17 Red/RBF bred heifers calving March . $1450 for choice or make an offer. Cpntact Brian (780)608-7360 Heisler, AB.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

2ND. cut small square bales, Alfalfa hay mix, south of Crestomere $4/bale, 403-782-4443 HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

ROUND hay bales, $10 $40. We deliver. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380

Your water well solution for over 30 years • Specializing in water wells with PVC casing • Government grants in effect for farmers • New pumps & pressure system installation • Same day service - on most pump & pressure system repairs

Call Cliff today for a free estimate (403) 350-0106 WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Darcy’s Drilling Services • water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 bdrm 1 bath duplex with four appliances.

Newer laminate flooring, very clean. $850/month plus D.D. N/S, N/P Available Dec 1

780-997-0505

50 Lots of Silver, & other coins. Stamps, Glassware, Knives, New Scale Models, Crocks & Jugs, Automobilia, Plates, Dishware, Furniture, Dolls, Trunks, Lamps, Cars, Tools, Jacks & More!

View listing at: www.andresenauctions.com

3 bdrm duplex suite ready to rent after total renovation w/washer/dryer, patio for BBQ, 2 parking stalls.

Easy access to Hwy 53 & Centennial Centre

780-696-2428

403-963-0937

Dec. 16, 10:30 am Breton Community Hall

VETERINARY SERVICES

• Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Page 38 PONOKA NEWS

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

LARGE 2 BDRM,. 1 bath, in Eckville $725/mo., $725 DD washer/dryer hookups 403-872-8283

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

NEWER 3 BDRM. condo, 5 appls., close to school., $1000/mo. PONOKA 403-704-1208 or 783-0663

Acreages

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

4050

Overlook Battle River Valley

Houses For Sale

4020

3060

403-783-6241

FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204 PONOKA 1 bachelor suite, heat & water incl’d, power is extra, next to firehall. Laundry on site. Rent $475 d.d. same avail.

Dec. 1. 403-392-7450

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4090

ONLY $4950** down and $795/month includes special promo for 2 year lease!

Manufactured Homes

ONE ONLY! Choice lot in Poplar Grove Park with BRAND NEW SRI 16 single wide - 3 bdrms/2baths.

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Available immediately

Manufactured Homes

RANCH in Manitoba’s north interlake along Portage bay, on 1649 deeded 10,260 crown land lease, Alfalfa, native grass bush, good pasture, good fences, lots of dug-outs, fountains, lake, house, 2 garages, barn, outbuildings, will hold 300 cow/ calf phone Ruth at 204-659-4412

YEAR END CLEARANCE! Vast selection: single/20’ wides and like-new pre-owned homes.

Starting at only $69,900.

Delivery anywhere in Alberta! 1-800-461-7632.

148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie; www. unitedhomescanada.com

Large 3 bdrm basement suite with large windows, close to downtown. Water & heat included. No pets.

403-783-6011

4070

4090

3050

Newly renovated 1 bedroom in Ponoka Heat & water included Available Dec. 1 $675/mth plus D.D.

Farms/ Land

SACRIFICING ALL EXISTING 2011 SRI stock at invoice! Save huge $$.

2013 stock arriving.

These homes must go!

Call now for best selection.

1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca; Red Deer.

3 bedroom main floor in 4plex. Good location $895.

Phone 403-704-1221.

Suites

4060

WANTED: SHORT TERM RENTAL; with option to buy. 50+ acres with house.

3.9 acres, 7 miles W of Centrally located.

Ponoka, with electricity.

780-718-0281 $180,000 403-783-6645 CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To JOB HUNTING? Read the place your ad phone 1-877Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311. 223-3311

PONOKA, 3 bdrm. newer townhouse, 5 appls., fully dev., rent $1195, 403-704-1221

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Acreages Wanted

“Turn key” - just move in and enjoy!

Will not last...

CALL NOW FOR DETAILS! Dynamic Modular Home 877-341-4422 www.dynamicmodular.ca

Classifieds 1-877-223-3311 Public Notices

4190

SUV's

5040

HOMEOWNER? Need Money. Bank said no? Apply online; www.homeloansalberta.com call toll free: 1-866-488-8337.

Transportation #5000-5300 Cars

5030

2007 FORD Fusion, SE, V6, black, excellent cond., original owner, A/C, PW, PL, 4 dr. 117,000 kms. $10,900. o.b.o.

403-348-9009

2003 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION FOR SALE Excellent condition, very clean, 170,000 Km, full load, seats 7 $9500 OBO 403-783-1229

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

6010 Public Notice

Public Notice DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL RESERVETO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ON LOT 29 BLOCK 6 PLAN 856MC COUNTY’S LAND USE BYLAW (BIRCH BAY SUBDIVISION)

Bylaw No. 1165/12 Bylaw No. 1162/12 Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1165/12, the purpose of which is to dispose of a strip of Municipal on Lot 29 Block 6 PlanApplicatio 856MC Part 3 –Reserve Development in the Birch Bay Subdivision on the north west side of Gull Lake. The reserve that is proposed to be disposed of will then be reinstated in the middle of Lot 29 as part of a subdivision application to consolidate Lot 29 with Lot 1 and Lot 28. This is shown on the map below.

PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-5434 PONOKA:1 Bedroom suite downtown, no pets, n/s, Avail. Dec. 1.

403-357-0654

* RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

Roommates Wanted

3080

NEED roommate Sm. acreage on Hwy. 12 between Bentley & Gull Lake. 403-748-4491

A copy of the Bylaw with the proposed disposal of the Municipal Reserve may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com.

Real Estate #4000 - #4190 Houses For Sale

4020

FULL duplex, single title, 31 & 33 McIntosh Ave, Red Deer, 3 bdrm, 1 main bath and 3 appls. per unit, fenced yards, off street parking, close to schooll and arena, $369,000. For view app’t or for details call 403-352-6407 or 788-2901 OWN YOUR OWN HOME IN PONOKA 4 bdmr 2 bath needs no work, garage & shed 4 newer appliance $1400.00 mth incl’s mortgage payment, taxes, insurance small down payment, call Ray 780-372-4163

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Bylaw will have an opportunity to do so at a Public Hearing which has been arranged for: Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Lacombe County Council Chambers located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12 If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written submissions can be made to the County.

You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty. com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information.

For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department.

Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

PONOKA NEWS Page 39

Women step up, take charge of their safety

By Amelia Naismith Last weekend seven women stepped out of their comfort zones, got physical, and educated themselves on self-defence.

On Nov. 24 Ponoka Victim Services hosted another Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) self defence course to teach female participants the basics of saving themselves against growing trends: assault, sexual assault and rape.

The primary instructor for the course, Ed Rifo, has been teaching RAD since 1999, and while the course and self-defence are serious subjects, he was able to inject just the right amount of fun into the course to keep the teenaged girls and women from getting scared and intimidated.

Over the course of the day the participants who took the course — the “victims” — were taught a series of hand, leg and other body movements that can be used in self-defence.

Unlike keys or pepper spray, body parts are something you never put away and for that reason are sometimes the best weapons.

After the basics were taught, the victims were run through three scenarios. “These scenarios are going to be stuff you do on a daily basis,” said Rifo. An example he used was being attacked in a bank.

The first scenario was taped and then reviewed by the instructors and the victims. That way they could see what they did right and what they had to work on. Rifo said watching themselves builds technique and confidence.

“It’s nice to see that progression from the first scenario to the third one,” said Rifo.

Confidence can also sometimes act as a deterrent to an attacker, who’ll usually look for an easy victim that won’t put up a fight. Awareness is another risk reduction.

Risk reduction is a good strategy for women to follow, said Rifo. “There’s no type. They’re just looking for an opportunity. They want control and they want to get their kicks.”

Rifo told a story about a female post-secondary student who would run early in the morning before her classes. She always took the same route and she ran alone. The woman realized she had developed a routine that was easy to recognize and made her a target. However, this was the only time of day she could run. In an effort to protect herself she always ran with her head up and carried a golf club with her.

“All this stuff about awareness. It’s wonderful to have all these techniques but hopefully you never have to use them, it’s about being aware,” Rifo told the victims. “Really what this course is about is trying to empower you.”

Volunteer peace officers from around central Alberta, who acted as the aggressors, tried to get the victims riled and angry so they’d experience what could happen in real life and know how to react.

Scenario 2 was a psychological attack. The woman would have to close their eyes while aggressors taunted them both verbally and physically. Only after the attack began could they open their eyes and defend themselves.

“You have to make those punches and those kicks count because you get tired quickly. Put them down as quickly as possible,” warned Rifo.

The third scenario was about being confronted on the street. The victims had to take town their attackers as quickly as possible and get to a designated safe zone.

If they were too slow getting there the attacker would get up and they’d have to start over.

The course also touched on social media safety and other ways to be safe when dealing with personal information. “By sharing a lot of information you allow people to get to know you in a way you don’t want,” said Rifo.

He also said other ways to stay safer are to put your business card in a luggage information tag. He’d said rather have lost underwear show up at his office someday than be attacked or have his house raided.

Another story Rifo told was about a mother and

daughter. The daughter wanted to keep her privacy but the mother wanted her to stay safe.

They devised a system where when the daughter was going out somewhere she’d leave a note and tell her mother when to expect her home. If the girl was late the

mother could open the note to find out where she’d been.

This gave the girl more security than sneaking out would have and also provided an incentive to be home on time.

RAD is a self-defence course taught across North America. It was established

in 1989 and designed specifically for females.

The next RAD session in Ponoka will be held at the Air Cadets Hall on Jan. 26 and 27. The course is free and available for female participants ages 13 and up.

Lisa Moore throws a well-aimed punch at a soft practice pad. The punch is one of four self defence hand techniques Moore learned at the Rape Aggression Defence self defence course for woman.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Johnia Tingstad comes down with a hammer fist attack on the padded arm of primary course instructor Ed Rifo at a self defence course held at the Ponoka Air Cadets Hall, Nov. 24.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

THIS FALL, FALL IN LOVE WITH A FORD.

“I would definitely swap my Ram for an F-150.”

Available †

††

$

/FordCanada

•PAYLOAD •TOWING •POWER

$

OR STEP UP TO AN F-150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4

$

PLUS

@FordCanada

$

15

$

$ **

$

John F. MOST NEW 2012 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES ON F-150 MODELS

10000

financed bi-weekly for 72 months with $2,000 down payment or equivalent trade. Offers includes $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates and $1,700 freight and air tax.

1,000

▲

SWAP YOUR RIDE NOW AND GET UP TO ‡

,

†

2012 F-150 XLT

SUPER CAB 4X4

CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

27,885 *

199 @ 6.19% OWN FOR ONLY **

OR

APR

12114MF0

10.5L/100km 27MPG HWY*** 14.9L/100km 19MPG CITY *** Vehicle shown with optional equipment.

FOR ONLY Offer includes $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates and $1,700 freight and air tax.

MORE

BI-WEEKLY

FALL IN LOVE WITH A FORD AND SWAP YOUR RIDE. VISIT ALBERTAFORD.CA OR YOUR ALBERTA FORD STORE FOR DETAILS. VIEW OUR SWAPISODES ONLINE AT FORD.BLOG.CA/SWAPISODES

AND GET V8 POWER 360 HP 380 LB.-FT. OF TORQUE

2012 F-250 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 WESTERN EDITION

CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

39,999 *

OR

285 @ 6.19% OWN FOR ONLY **

financed bi-weekly for 72 months with $3,000 down payment or equivalent trade.Offers includes $7,250 in Manufacture Rebates and $1,700 freight and air tax.

APR

Western Edition package includes:

• Reverse Camera • Tailgate Step • Sync®◆ • Foglamps • Black Platform Running Boards • 18" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels

LOYALTY & CONQUEST CUSTOMER CASH

For Qualifying Customers

Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.

albertaford.ca

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Until November 30, 2012, receive $250/ $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $3,000/ $3,750/ $4,000/ $4,250/ $4,750/ $5,250/ $5,500/ $5,750/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,250/ $8,250/ $9,000/ $9,250/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Escape I4 Manual; 2013 Explorer Base/ 2012 Edge SE/ 2012 Focus S, Explorer Base FWD; 2013 Edge FWD (excluding SE), Flex SE, Transit Connect (excluding electric), E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL (4x2) Value Leader/ 2012 Fiesta S, E-Series; 2013 Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE/2012 Flex SE/ 2012 Mustang Value Leader, Taurus SE, Transit Connect (excluding electric); 2013 F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2012 Fusion S/ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), Explorer AWD (excluding Base)/ 2013 Mustang V6 Premium/ 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader), Explorer FWD (excluding Base), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs; 2013 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) gas engine/ 2012 Focus (excluding S), Fusion Hybrid, Edge AWD (excluding SE), Escape (excluding I4 Manual)/ 2012 Fusion I4 (excluding S and Hybrid), Escape V6; 2013 Mustang GT/ 2012 Fusion V6 (excluding S and Hybrid)/ 2012 Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE); 2013 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 Edge FWD (excluding SE)/ 2013 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab) Diesel Engine/ 2012 Expedition; 2013 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L/ 2013 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (Excluding 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel Engines/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for $27,885/$29,885/$39,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $10,000/$10,000/$7,250 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 6.19% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$465/$617 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$214/$285 with a down payment of $2,000/$2,000/$3,000 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $5,169.65/5,569.08/$7,389.30 or APR of 6.19% and total to be repaid is $31,054.65/$33,454.08/$44,388.30. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $10,000/$10,000/$7,250 and freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▲Offer only valid from November 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) certain Ford Pickup Truck, Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), Cross-Over Utility Vehicle (CUV) or Minivan models (each a “Qualifying Loyalty Model”), or certain competitive pickup truck, SUV, CUV or Minivan models (each a “Qualifying Conquest Model”) and purchase, lease, or factory order (during the Program Period) a new 2012/2013 Ford truck (excluding Raptor), SUV or CUV (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Some eligibility restrictions apply on Qualifying Loyalty and Conquest Models and Eligible Vehicles – see dealer for full offer criteria. Qualifying customers will receive $1,000 (the “Incentive”) towards the purchase or lease of the Eligible Vehicle, which must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Program Period. Limit one (1) Incentive per Eligible Vehicle sale, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales if valid proof is provided that the customer is the owner/lessee of two (2) separate Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Models. Each customer will be required to provide proof of ownership/registration of the applicable Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model and the ownership/registration address must match the address on the new Buyer’s Agreement or Lease Agreement for the Eligible Vehicle sale. Offer is transferable only to persons living in the same household as the eligible customer. This offer is subject to vehicle availability and may be cancelled at any time without notice. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory-order or delivery (but not both). This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances. Taxes payable before Incentive is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. See dealer for details. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. †F-150: When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. Super Duty: Max. conventional towing capability of 17,500 lbs. on F-350 and max. 5th Wheel towing capability of 24,500 lbs. On F-450 when properly equipped. Max. payload capability of 7,110 lbs. on F-350 when properly equipped. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR vs. 2011/2012 competitors. ††Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. 2011/2012 comparable competitor engines. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Page 40 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

/FordCanada

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription