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Students at H. J. Cody High School showed their talents in the musical Once Upon A Mattress during six performances last week.

Amazing talents showcased in musical at Cody

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

The amazing talents of drama, music and art students at H. J. Cody High School were in the spotlight for about 1,000 people who attended the six performances of the musical Once Upon A Mattress in the Stevenson

Performing Arts Centre last week.

Artistic director Jacqui Renwick said, in program notes, that she first saw the production about seven years ago but had to wait for the right cast.

“This cast of “characters” is as fun to work with as they are on the stage. I am grateful to teach such dedicated, kind and fun loving students.

“I am almost always drawn to shows that have a message beyond the words and music. I feel like this script is about finding your voice and standing up for what you believe in, knowing and embracing who you are and accepting others for who they are.

All good lessons.”

Music director Kerry Heisler talked about travelling “an incred-

ible journey … in such a short time”.

“It continues to amaze me the unbelievable talent that is in our school community,” she continued, in program notes. “When I reflect on the future of our society, these fine individuals come to mind. The cast has dedicated themselves to true character singing. They have each created their

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Boom Chucka Boys debut single set for release

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake country rockers The Boom Chucka Boys are gearing up for a busy spring, beginning when their debut single, Find My Peace of Mind, hits radio airwaves across Canada Monday (Mar. 25).

The four-piece outfit travelled to Nashville last year to record its self-titled debut album, and will celebrate the album’s release Apr. 30.

The band recorded the album after being signed to Canadian country music star Gord Bamford’s Cache Entertainment, and will see the album distributed nationally by Sony Music Canada.

“It’s a big thing for us,” said Ryan Langlois, who handles the band’s lead vocal and rhythm guitar playing duties.

“We actually did the whole album in seven days, but we were down there on three separate occasions writing and preparing for it.”

The album’s release comes three years after Langlois arrived in Central Alberta from Cold Lake — a move that allowed him to further his musical talents and become acquainted with the local music scene.

“I was doing the singer-songwriter thing up there, and there wasn’t much opportunity,” he said. “My wife and I had always wanted to be here, so we moved down here and I just started nosing around the music scene, and I ended up meeting our guitar player (Joel Rathjen) at work.”

Further meetings with local musicians Teddy Roy Michaylow

The Boom Chucka Boys entertained students at École Steffie Woima Elementary School last Wednesday, and are preparing for the release of their debut single on Mar. 25.

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(bass) and Dave Grobe (percussion) meant The Boom Chucka Boys’ lineup was complete, and allowed the band to start playing

shows in the central Alberta area.

It was around this time that the band caught the eye of Bamford, who subse-

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Those unacquainted with the band’s music, according to Langlois, can expect upon their first listen to hear “upbeat, high-energy country music with just a hint of old-time rock and roll.”

Following the forthcoming album’s release, the band will be busy promoting by playing shows and festivals around the province.

Last Wednesday, students of École Steffie Woima Elementary School were treated to an exclusive performance by the band, during which Langlois encouraged them to follow their dreams.

“Since we’ve set this out, I’ve dreamed big,” he said. “I want to be as big as any country music act in Canada, and we have our eyes set on the States at some point.

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Not long after, the band found itself in Nashville working on its debut album, with the help of legendary songwriter and producer Byron Hill.

“That was a bit of a surprise — just the speed at which everything’s happened for us,” admitted Langlois.

“We were just kind of plying our trade doing what we do and hoping for opportunity and getting shows where we could.

“Then one night in Red Deer, Gord Bamford and his team came over and introduced themselves, and they approached us and so we started the conversation.

“We’ve done a bunch of shows with Gord, and it’s just been a really cool experience.”

Having the backing of a label, Langlois said, has been hugely beneficial to the band, and allowed it to focus on its music without having to worry about certain business-related aspects of the industry.

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Sylvan Lake filmmaker hoping for success in national competition

by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News

An aspiring director from Sylvan Lake is taking part in a nationwide filmmaking competition, and wants to use it to help him make

his mark on the North American film industry.

Scott Sikma, a thirdyear New Media student of the University of Lethbridge, recently teamed up with two of his filmmaking peers to create a trailer for The

CineCoup Film Accelerator — a competition that will present its winners with $1 million in funding for a feature film, as well as distribution in Cineplex theatres across Canada.

“We’ve just been

working on different projects together the past year, and we wanted to put this all together and just see what we can do and see if we can actually make it out there in this industry,” said Sikma.

Sikma, along with a

Amazing musical at Cody Continued from page 1 The band included both student and community members who came together in the last couple of weeks.

“The talent that is already present makes this possible. Playing in a pit band takes flexibility, patience, independence and skill. It is a privilege to work with such fine musicians,” Heisler wrote.

Choreographer Lacey Robley wrote she was “very fortunate to have worked with such talented actors, actresses, stage managers, directors and musicians.

“When I started working with the students in this production, the first thing I heard from many of them was “sorry, but I can’t dance” or “don’t mind my dancing”.

After much hard work and rehearsal I heard a few positive comments and even a “this is fun!”, then I knew I had done my job. These students have not only learned the choreography but how to dance while singing, which is even more challenging.”

Auditioning for the production started in September and has entailed almost daily practices which includes some Saturdays. Actors and actresses qualify for credits towards their high school diplomas for their participation.

The cast included Charlie Mason, Lauren Rowe, Michael Bentley, Nolan Seifert, Breanna Allen, Shaye Lyons, Layne Zazalak, Bennett Hreherchuk, Connor Barker, Taylor Bohn, Janae McCluskey, Brady Elsbett, Dylan McDougall, Drake Carriss, Madison Fudger, Jenn Spode, Taylor Wright, Anelle Myburgh, Brianne Hughes, Hannah

Shaxted, Amy Seifert, Cassie Rowan, Ceanna Mueller and Kaylee Johnston.

The musicians were Randi Derbyshire, Amber Quinney, Emika Inagawa, Bobbi Cerin, Alex Palm, Kassidy Mason, Rachelle Janisse, David Jones, Cheri Kay and Malcolm Bell.

The crew included Jacqui Renwick, Kerry Heisler, Lacey Robley, Connor Barker, Roshell Organ, Jade Pon, Alex Cressman, Dustin Schmitz, Kyle Lyons, Liam O’Callaghan, Annika Vedder, Brayden St. Pierre and Rylea Lunde.

Involved in set design were Kirstynn Joseph, Hailey Beauchamp, Megan Lynch, Chantel Head, and the Drama 9, 10 and 20/30 classes.

Set building was done by Chance Radford, Ed Coles, Cory Mueller, Joel Sinkwich, Gary Heisler, Randy Prediger, Nick Minard, Jim Barritt, Cam Renwick and the Drama 20/30 class.

Costumes were created by Sarah Rowe, Diana Rowan, Shari Neis, Denise Lyons,

Prince Dauntless (Michael Bentley) and Winnifred the Woebegone (Lauren Rowe) danced during one of the performances of Once Upon a Mattress Saturday.

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Lori Marshall, Lynn Zazalak, Brenda Spode, Leah Fuller, Shawna Seifert, Glenda Sommerville and the Drama 10 and 20/30 classes.

Hair and make-up were looked after by Randi Derbyshire, Bella

Larsen, Kaitlyn Crawford, Momoe Hamada, Lene Slot and the cast and crew.

Don Palm created the poster while Timelapse Productions and Sarah Steinbach did cast photos.

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fellow student and a U of L alumnus, was encouraged by one of his professors to enter the competition, and the trio quickly got to work to film a twominute trailer for a movie that they had written entitled Rosalind Revenge.

Its plot follows the story of a female detective who, upon arriving at a murder scene, realizes that the victim is her lover.

“We just finished filming the trailer about a month ago, and then put it right into this contest,” said Sikma. “We’ve been pushing it on Facebook and Twitter, and just getting as much support as we can.”

Voting for the competition opened on Mar. 19, allowing viewers to vote for their favourite trailers until Apr. 28, when winners are announced.

At press time, Rosalind Revenge was sitting in ninth place in rank of popularity,

based on ratings submitted by viewers. “We want to keep within the top 10,” said Sikma, adding that some of the other 90 videos against which they are competing were made by filmmakers of Academy Award success.

“It’s just fluctuating every day. It’s been amazing watching it.”

Plans are in place, he said, to move forward with filming of the movie, regardless of how it fares in competition.

“It’s been a great experience and either way we want to film this movie. It’s our dream to do this.

“If we don’t end up winning this contest, we’re going to start getting supporters and sponsors and then film the movie ourselves if it comes down to it.

“Being in the project right now and sitting where we are, we’re getting the exposure, we’re getting the experience, and we’re seeing what people think.”

As the trailer’s producer and first assistant director, 24-year-old Sikma has obtained filmmaking skills and knowledge through his education at the U of L, and through the many experienced instructors, actors and directors he’s worked with over the past several years.

Along with his Rosalind Revenge colleagues, he is planning to relocate next year to California to further his career in the film industry.

“We want to continue and start picking up bigger project bases, especially with all the media we’re getting now, and the attention,” he said. “We want to start building on that and getting big projects out there and getting our name all over it.”

Voting for Rosalind Revenge in the CineCoup competition is open online at cinecoup.com/rosalindrevenge

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The thick wood of the boards sloped gradually up and over the sand and the seaweed sludge at the edge of the lake and levelled off over the water.

The 4 x 4’s forming the edge of the pier were held in place by huge iron bolts. When I first toddled along that wooden walkway those timbers were knee-high. The last time I saw the pier intact was on a late-night stroll in 1972 to say good-bye to friends.

The structure was an integral part of the life of the town. When walking the pier you could go up the whole length, double back, cross over to the south arm and continue on down to the Boathouse where there was a concession at one end selling ice cream, cotton candy, hotdogs and postcards.

On a hot summer day we kids would grab our towels from the line where we had hung them to dry the day before and head out to walk the three blocks to the lake. Most times we were barefoot or if we could find our flip-flops (or thongs as they were called then), we wore those.

Anyway, the bottoms of our feet were as tough as leather. Sometimes we took a couple of empty pop bottles along. That way we could stop at Long’s confectionary, just past the bank, and trade them in for black jaw-breakers or the paper straws sealed at both ends that held powdered sugar, flavoured lime or strawberry. Then it was on past the hardware store, the movie theatre, the Dutch bakery, the pool hall and Kanten’s 5 & 10¢ store.

When I got older I would usually cross the street before the pool hall because only the older boys and men were allowed in there. Sometimes they would stand in the doorway holding a pool cue. It made me feel shy and nervous. So I would cross the street and pass Turner’s Meat Market and then the hotel which was the last building on the main street. The barroom that was attached sometimes revealed a dark and mysterious interior if the door was opened and an odd odour would waft out, a blend of stale tobacco smoke, bitter beer and alcohol.

After that we could cross the road that ran along the lakeshore, scoot through the sharp grass growing up through the sand … and we had arrived … at the beach.

Not every day was a carefree day, though. After our family had moved to Sylvan Lake as yearround residents, Mom insisted that we take swimming lessons. The lessons were held in the morn-

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69 years ago ...

From the issue of March 8, 1944

Production: Red Deer, Alberta Published every Thursday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Publisher Fred Gorman

Capturing two competitions and the grand aggregate in the ladies’ bonspiel played in Red Deer last Thursday and Friday, the participating Sylvan Lake rink returned home a very tired but happy quartette, to receive congratulations on their fine

An aerial view of the pier and town of Sylvan Lake, circa 1941, appears on this postcard published by Calgary Photo Supply Co.

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ings in the early summer. Those mornings were nothing like the summer days I remembered from our holidays, when the sand and the wood of the pier radiated a heat most appreciated by those coming out of long northern winters; when you’d have to pick up your feet quite quickly to avoid that slow burn, and you could spread your towel on the hot sand after emerging from the fresh water, lay down and let the warmth soak through to the whole front of your body.

No … the same sand and the same water took on quite a different quality. Swim lessons taught me endurance and they taught me tolerance but they didn’t really teach me how to swim well. The two weeks of lessons were always the coldest of the summer. I don’t remember them ever being cancelled, and … was it fair that the swim teacher got to stay up on the pier with a sweatshirt on while we kids shivered our way through jellyfish floats, treading water and dog-paddling with blue fingernails and lips? The best part was climbing up onto the pier when the lesson was over and the relief of wrapping my skinny body in a big towel. When our teeth stopped chattering, my sister and I would walk home and hope that the next day would be warmer.

This began my relationship with the pier. The pier observed me growing up, trying out my first two-piece bathing suit and hoping a certain boy would try and push me into the water. The pier stood solid in winter when we skated on the frozen lake and in spring when we dared each other

performance.

On the rink were: Mrs. W. C. Keith, Mrs. Ken Wilkinson, Mrs. Joe Martin and Mrs. J. H. Clark. ♦ ♦ ♦ Playing at Leslieville last Thursday two rinks representing the Sylvan Lake curling club won the Imperial Bank Cup. Sylvan Lake was represented by Eddie Hunter, Harvey Jamieson, F. J. Bloom and Ken Coutts; Howard Clark, Joe Martin, L. M. Colpitts and Dick Tooley. ♦ ♦ ♦ While no figures in connection with the local canvass for the Red Cross have been released yet, local officers are satisfied with results to date and believe the district will reach a total in excess of last year’s.

to test the ice ’til we broke through and then sloshed home with icy soaked socks inside our boots.

The pier provided a home for the muskrats who built their twiggy nests under the ledges and we loved to watch for them and stop the boys from dropping rocks on their tiny swimming heads.

The pier absorbed our adolescent angst when the girlfriends would go storm-walking and scream into the white-capped waves that surged over the boards splashing us with cold spray.

The low edge of the pier, down by the boathouse, hid our secret packs of cigarettes that no one knew we smoked.

The pier witnessed my first kiss and soaked up later tears shed for real or imagined boyfriends.

That old pier gave many, besides me, a destination, a starting point, a gathering place and was a recognizable part of the history of the town.

It stood for many years. Walking the circuit over the water, arms linked with friends, on those wooden planks that snagged bathing suits and absorbed suntan oil, is something I will always remember.

Brenda Allan (nee Anderson) is a former resident of Sylvan Lake. Her family lived in the town from 1963 to 1976 and ran the Steam Baths built by her grandfather in the late 1940s. Brenda moved to Edmonton and now lives in Powell River, B.C. on the Sunshine Coast.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of March 14, 1963

The regular meeting of the Legion Auxiliary was held Mar. 5.

Mrs. N. Chesterman, zone commander, installed the officers for 1963: President - Mrs. Neil Jarvin; 1st vicepresident - Mrs. J. Palmer; 2nd vicepresident - Mrs. Gordon Hunter; secretary, Mrs. Fred Moore; treasurer, Mrs. Ray Smith (absent); executive committee - Mrs. A. German, Mrs. Doug McCutcheon and Mrs. Chesterman. ♦ ♦ ♦ On Thursday evening Sylvan Lake Art Class met at the home of Mrs. Robert McNamara. Mrs. McNamara showed colored slides of her trip last summer to Alaska. The roads, the

countryside, the old towns, the tundra and a wonderful picture of Mt. McKinley were much enjoyed by the group. The trip took Mrs. McNamara and her son Bill as far north as Fairbanks, and they covered some 8,000 miles. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. Ian Reid who are stationed in Brazil with an oil company have purchased the cottage Tillicom, on 7th Street East. ♦ ♦ ♦ On Wednesday evening of last week about 60 guests sat down to a pot luck supper n the W.I. hall, arranged by members of the W.I. It was a sumptuous feast, after which a singsong was enjoyed and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith showed colored slides of their trips in the U. S.

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Escort service is not what town needs; no benefits seen Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter in response to Michael Vandeweghe’s letter in the Mar. 7 edition.

I believe that an escort service is not what this town needs.

Emotional feelings or not, I know a woman that runs a escort business and she has told me that they don’t advertise selling sex, just a companion, but whatever is done between the client and employee is outta her hands.

I have a lot of lonely friends too that have told me that yes they called one and had sex.

So Michael you can’t tell me you don’t know what goes on with an escort service. To say what you said it’s a load of bull hooey. Saying churches touch boys yes they have but not one known case in town here that I’ve seen, heard or read.

Yes McDonald’s is bad for your health but that’s food and we

have known about it for years, but to say get rid of it is immature and I personally know you’re better than that.

Well, I think the mayor is bad for this town so should we get rid of her? No, the answer is no, this is why we vote to have a say and if the majority says let’s keep her then we go to meetings at the town office and voice our opinions to get her on our side.

Michael give me five reasons on how having a escort service in the Town of Sylvan Lake will benefit all citizens, other than monetary gain?

Tell me how it will make parents happy? Will it make children smarter and study harder in school? Will it stop people at the bars acting like gangsters and thugs, will it stop the drug problems? Will they help improve people’s attitudes about selling your body? How about this one ...

WOMEN’S SELF-RESPECT?!?!?

Escorts are not good role models for the young women in this town.

This town is too small, everyone knows everyone else’s business, rumours fly faster then Superman on Red Bull. So tell me how will this business make money when people won’t use it for privacy issues?

And you can bet your bottom dollar the cops will be all over that thing looking for illegal activity. This town is too narrow minded to let that in.

Let’s try to improve upon the mistakes the council has made to our town and stop them from making more monster buildings on the lakefront.

This town already looks disgusting let’s not add more filth.

Kayla Tisdale, Sylvan Lake

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Restore progressive tax structure, health care premiums Dear Editor, Will anyone in government please tell us why they broke their promise to keep current residents of Michener Centre in place until they die?

I hope the government will not continue to insult our intelligence by telling us what Gene Zwozdesky did and deny any recollection of such a promise or as Ms. Jablonski did and tell us that scientific studies indicate that this is the

best solution for residents. If Ms. Jablonski is to be believed, why were residents not moved prior to the budget fiasco? Moving most of these individuals into continuing care, and placing them in beds badly needed by seniors currently languishing in active treatment hospital beds, is a breach of trust to both residents and seniors.

It should be obvious to everyone, except those in government

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Special Events Thursday, Mar. 21 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival committee meeting at 7 pm, Sylvan Legion. All those interested in getting involved are invited to attend.

Friday, Mar. 22 to Sunday, Mar. 24 - Alberta Broomball provincials at the multiplex.

Saturday, Mar. 23 - KCS Easter Eggstravaganza from 12-4 pm at the community centre and KCS Association. Face painting, bouncy castle, craft centres, cotton candy, prize draws and the Easter Bunny. All welcome.

Saturday, Mar. 23 - Fashion with Compassion, a little black dress affair, 7 pm at Alliance Community Church, Sylvan Lake. Join us for a night out with the girls. Guest speaker Chantelle McIver, fashion show by Cobb’s Clothing. Silent auction. Proceeds to the Niger Vocational Training School for Girls. Tickets only $15.

Saturday, Mar. 23 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Randy Hillman. Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-7440.

Sunday, Mar. 24 - Sylvan Lake Figure Skating Club presents Disney on Ice Carnival in the arena at 2 pm.

Tuesday, Mar. 26 - Seniors’ bus going to ‘Diana, a celebration’ exhibit at West Edmonton Mall, ($42 includes admission and bus). Pick-up stars at 9:30 am. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Cash Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 am. Price $15. Phone Joan 403-887-7614.

Wednesday, Mar. 27 - Committee meeting to plan a new lighthouse at 7 pm, Sylvan Lake Legion. Anyone interested in invited to attend.

Friday, Mar. 29 - Good Friday Prayer Walk through downtown area begins with gathering at 9:45 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. It’s followed by an inter-denominational service at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church at 11 am.

Organized by Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association.

Saturday, Mar. 30 - Easter Egg Hunt from 1-2 pm at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library. See how many bunnies you can find hidden in the library, Bring you Easter basket, earn chocolate and make a craft. Open to all ages, drop in.

Sunday, Mar. 31 - Easter Sunrise Service at the pier beginning at 6:30 am. Organized by Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Wednesday, Apr. 3 - Red Deer Ramblers Hiking Association annual meeting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45 Ave., Red Deer beginning at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. For info call Bonnie 403-347-6146.

Saturday, Apr. 6 - Seniors’ bus going to Calgary for the Zoomershow ($28 includes admission and bus). Pick-up starts at 8:30 am. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

Saturday, Apr. 13 - H. J. Cody Art & Soul Benefit Concert.

Tuesday, Apr. 23 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Association annual information fair at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre from 11-3. Central Alberta service providers are invited to participate, share resources, knowledge and expertise. Interested in participating contact Jill at 403-887-5428 or 403-318-9381.

Weekly events Mondays - Parents Connecting Parents from 10-11:30 am. Open discussion, sharing tips and coffee. Children welcome. At Community Partners Association.

Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers meet at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. For info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.

Tuesdays - Healthy Moms and Healthy Babes at Community Partners Association from 10-11:30 am. Join us for the opportunity to nurture you and your baby’s health (up to 12 months). Free childcare for older siblings. Guest speakers.

Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon.

Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist

Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.

Wednesdays - Free family swim from noon to 1 pm. Parents and preschool children invited to interact socially while engaging in activity at Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre. Must pre-register with Giselle prior to first swim 403-887-9989.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake seniors bus to Red Deer. Pick-up 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Phone Mary 403-887-4579.

Thursdays - Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm.

Thursdays - TOPS Sylvan Lake chapter meets at Comfort Inn, Sylvan Lake. Weigh-in 7-7:30 pm followed by meeting. All welcome. For info call Kari 403-887-7850.

Fridays - “Sit and Be Fit classes with Stephanie” at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre, 11-11:45 am (Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Apr. 5, 12, 19). For info call Jill 403-887-5428.

Support Programs Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. 06/30/13 Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information about the program, call male 403-887-4470, 403-5885491 or female 403-887-4297. 06/30/13 Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Sylvan Lake Bethany Care, 4700 47th Ave. 06/30/13 Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Overweight? Underweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12 step recovery program. For info call Joan at 403-3969371. 06/30/13

Groups & Activities Want to be more computer savvy? Looking for help with Word, Excel, the Internet, and more?

Sign up for computer training at the library. Oneon-one or group sessions available. No cost, just call to make an appointment at 403-887-2130.

C.H.I.P.S. - Children’s Indoor playspace is a nonstructured playtime for children 0-5 years old.

Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:3011:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.

6 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, March 21, 2013

Permits issued for seven new homes

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Permits were issued for construction of seven new single family

homes in February.

As well, a permit was issued to Asset Builders Corp. for another seven unit building on 44th Street,

in the area across the street from C. P. Blakely School.

The permits were among 21 issued for construction valued at

$4,187,415, according to figures released by the town. This brought the year-to-date total to over $5.7 million, which is about eight

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or Sylvan Lake tattoo artist Stephen Heikkinen, opening his own tattoo shop has been a longtime dream. In July of last year, that dream came true, and he's now working hard to offer his clients the best tattooing experience possible.

“I've always wanted to tattoo, and I wanted some place that I could just call my own and kind of work at my own pace,” he said regarding his decision to open DragonÄre Ink, located at Unit 90D Hewlett Park Landing in Sylvan Lake.

Heikkinen's love for tattoos stems from growing up around his father and uncle — both of whom have tattoos. He began tattooing at a work placement as a high school student, and recently worked for a tattoo shop in Rocky Mountain House.

Having his own shop, he said, has required plenty of hard work and commitment, but is a challenge he's relished since opening DragonÄre Ink more than six months ago.

“As just a regular artist doing normal things, you kind of keep to yourself and keep yourself busy, but when you open up a business, it opens up your eyes to a whole

Stuart Fullarton lot of other things that have to be done, and that can be done.

“It's quite a mountain of work to get started, but it's one of those things where it's worth it in the end as long as you get through it.”

Ensuring clients are comfortable when they enter DragonÄre Ink is key for Heikkinen, who had his shop intentionally designed in a manner that differs from typical tattoo shops.

“It doesn't really look like your typical tattoo shop where you walk in and there's dark walls and music blaring. It's just a nice, friendly atmosphere.

“Quite a few people come in for the Ärst time and don't know what they're in for, so I'll sit and go through with them what to expect and try and make them as comfortable with it as possible.

“I want people to have a good experience at a tattoo shop instead of going in and feeling nervous.”

For more information on DragonÄre Ink, visit its Facebook page online, or call 403304-4074.

per cent above last year’s two month tally.

Four of the new homes are under construction in Ryders Ridge while the other three are being built in Beacon Hill subdivision. These bring the year-to-date tally to 11 new home starts, up from eight in the same

two months a year earlier.

Also in last month’s total was a $1.55 million single storey industrial building being built by Dobrich Construction.

Other permits were issued for basement developments (6), detached garages (2), a

secondary suite, a deck and basement development and a hot tub installation.

The only permit issued during the month for commercial construction was for renovations at Sylvan Lake News, valued at $1,750.

Speed limit being reduced on Highway 20

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Motorists will be required to drive slower on Sylvan Lake’s east side when Alberta Transportation drops the speed limit next Tuesday.

The posted speed limit is being reduced to 80 km/hr from 100 km/hr on Highway 20 between Highway 11

and 47th Avenue.

“Alberta Transportation has been working with the Town of Sylvan Lake on a number of roadway projects, including the request to drop the speed limit on this one kilometre stretch of highway to improve traffic flow and increase safety,” according to a traveller’s advisory issued Tuesday.

“Until recently, the lands alongside the highway were primarily rural and didn’t warrant a speed reduction.

Traffic has increased with recent development, creating a more urban setting,” the advisor stated.

Signs with the changes will be installed on Monday, subject to weather conditions.

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Prayer Walk, sunrise Easter service planned

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

Besides local church services, there will be two additional opportunities to celebrate Easter in Sylvan Lake next weekend.

The annual ‘Cross for Christ’ prayer walk will take place Good Friday (Mar. 29) beginning at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Those participating are encouraged to gather at 9:45 a.m. so the walk can start promptly at 10.

Rev. Rilla Sommerville, of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association, said this year’s route has been altered slightly.

The walk will proceed north on 50th Street to Lakeshore Drive then east to 46th Street, before turning south to Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre. Then along 49th Avenue and north on 43rd Street stopping in front of

C. P. Blakely School and then the community centre to offer prayers. The group will then head east on 47th Avenue to Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church.

Everyone is welcome to participate and all who are interested will have a chance to carry the cross while walking along the route.

The plan is for the pro-

cession to end at the Alliance Church in time for an 11 a.m. interdenominational service.

Refreshments and fellowship will follow.

Then on Sunday, an Easter sunrise service is planned for the pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park.

Memorial Presbyterian Church invites everyone to gather at 6:30 a.m. for

the annual event.

“Join us as we celebrate our Risen Saviour at the annual Easter Sunrise Service,” states their announcement.

Snow shouldn’t be a problem this year with rising temperatures predicted.

The long range forecast for Mar. 26-29 is for highs of 11-12˚C and lows in the -3 to -4˚C range.

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A missionary from the west African country of Niger will be the guest speaker at a fundraising event at Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church, next Saturday (Mar. 23).

“Fashion with Compassion, a little black dress affair” is the theme of the event raising funds for the Niger Vocational

Training Centre. It will include a fashion show

by Cobb’s Clothing, a silent auction, coffee, tea, mocktails, appetizers and chocolate fountain.

Chantelle McIver, codirector of the centre, will speak about the Girls at Risk School she started in October 2010 in the capital city of Niamey.

“Our team in Niger, Africa … are investing in what is known as “the Girl Effect”, according to the centre’s website.

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Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship

Sylvan Lake Memorial Presbyterian Church Easter Sunrise Service at the Pier - March 31, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.

Good Friday Prayer Walk & Worship Service - March 29, 2013 Prayer Walk 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church-5033 47th Ave. Community Worship Service 11:00 a.m. - Meet at the Alliance Community Church - 4404 47th Ave

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March 24 - Holy Communion with Rev. Rilla Sommerville (BAS) Thursday, March 28 - Maunday ThursdayHoly Communion Service with Rev. Rilla Sommerville - 7:00 pm

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month.

Pastor Fred Albert 403-391-8773 lutheranchurchsylvan@hotmail.com “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 3:16) SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church 3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

Sunday School 10:15 am Church Services 11:30 am

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen

Church of the Nazarene “Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ.” (John 403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson3:16)

STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE. Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am

Memorial Presbyterian Church 5020 48 Street 403-887-5702 www.slmpc.ca E-mail: memorial_office@shaw.ca

Mar. 24 Service 10:30am

Palm Sunday Rev. Jin Woo Kim Sunday School, Youth Group & Nursery

www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hillman 587-797-1269 Mass Times Sat. Evening: Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

Sun. Morning: Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

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Holy Thursday March 28th 7:30 pm Sylvan Lake 5:00 pm Rimbey Good Friday March 29th 3:00 pm Sylvan Lake 5:30pm Rimbey

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8 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, March 21, 2013

Charges pending in pellet shooting incident near high school Saturday, Mar. 2nd 3:18 a.m. – RCMP were called to a disturbance at a residence on Ross Close in Sylvan Lake. The complainant heard loud banging, screaming and shouting coming from male voices inside the home.

Previous noise complaints were made at that location and one of the males was fined as a result of the incident.

9:07 a.m. – Police report vandalism to a vehicle which was left in a ditch along Highway 20 near Aspelund Road overnight following a single vehicle collision.

The owner reported that he left his truck in the ditch after the tire blew out, causing some damage to the vehicle, and when he went to recover it in the morn-

ing, the rear window had been smashed and a subwoofer and speakers stolen.

Sunday, Mar. 3rd 1:23 a.m. – A female is charged with impaired driving as a result of a routine patrol

by RCMP. Members were traveling along 48 Street at 50 Avenue in Sylvan Lake when they spotted a vehicle travelling the wrong way on a one way street. They stopped the car and found the driver to be intoxicated. A breathalyzer was issued and charges were laid against the female. Her vehicle was towed at the scene.

Monday, Mar. 4th 10:10 a.m. – Sylvan Lake bylaw enforcement assisted RCMP in recovering a stolen

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quad. A bylaw officer located an ATV behind a stand of trees near Walmart and Nabors in Sylvan Lake. RCMP investigated and discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen.

As a result, the quad was returned to the owner in good condition.

5:36 p.m. – RCMP are investigating vandalism of a vehicle on a property in Red Deer County. The complainant reported that the vehicle had the passenger window smashed, the seats ripped open and the inside of the vehicle ransacked.

Police are investigating

the matter and advise the suspect may be known to the complainant.

Friday, Mar. 8th 5:10 p.m. – RCMP attended a two vehicle collision on Highway 766 at Rainy Creek Road near Eckville.

Four males were injured after two trucks collided. Both drivers had to be extracted from the vehicles and sent to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of one of the trucks has been charged with failing to stop for a stop sign. The registered owner of the same truck was also charged with permitting another to drive an uninsured vehicle on the roadway.

Saturday, Mar. 9th 1:14 a.m. – A male and female are both

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Members detected alcohol on the breath of the male and also a female driver. Both refused to provide a sample when requested and were subsequently charged.

Sunday, Mar. 10th 4:30 a.m. – A domestic disturbance at a residence on Hendrickson Bay in Sylvan Lake has resulted in an aggravated assault charge against a female. Police found a male with a four inch laceration on the back

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stance. He was on conditions not to consume alcohol or drugs and was charged with breaching those conditions.

He is also facing charges of driving an uninsured and unregistered motor vehicle and failing to hold an operator’s licence. Police also seized what turned out to be a pellet gun on the passenger seat.

3:26 p.m. – Reports of kids shooting vehicles with pellet guns around H. J. Cody High School were received by RCMP. When a 16 year old male told the youths to stop he was also shot in the back with a pellet. A 17-year old male has been arrested with charges pending. Two other males in their teens are also being investigated.

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of his head requiring stitches. He advised he was stabbed by his spouse with a knife in the back of the head.

His injuries were treated and he was released from hospital. The female was taken into custody and formally charged. Alcohol was a factor in the incident.

Tuesday, Mar. 12th 10:13 p.m. – RCMP have laid several charges against a male including three counts of failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking. Members were dispatched to Winks regarding a distressed female who was in a vehicle matching the description of a truck pulled over by two officers near Broadway Rise and Memorial Trail in Sylvan Lake. The female was no longer in the vehicle but the male was found to be under the influence of a sub-

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structure, will eliminate the deficit. The wealthiest Albertans will pay a rate no higher than they did under Klein.

Middle and lower income Albertans will pay less. Since Albertans in the lower and middle income range make up the vast majority of voters this should be a no brainer, even to those currently in power. Wealthy Albertans will still be taxed at the lowest rate in Canada so there will be no incentive for them to move. Alberta will remain the lowest taxed jurisdiction in

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The government also needs to reintroduce the pre-Stelmach premiums for Alberta Health Care. We should not believe their spin that this would be a tax on the poor as the poor were subsidized and never paid these premiums in the first place.

Finally, when prices improve, they need to do something about the royalty structure.

Do these things and the self-imposed budget problems will disappear.

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- Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs (by Mo Willems) was one of the books which captured the attention of youngsters when it was read by Heather Parker, during Sylvan Lake Municipal Library’s Dinosaur Dig Mar. 9. Parker reported they had a full house of 39 children and 29 adults. “Our activities included decorating a dinosaur hat, excavating a dinosaur, making dinosaur fossils and filling in a dinosaur field book with dinosaur rubbings, stamps and stencils. We finished with some prehistorically good cupcakes and drinks. Everyone had a terrific time.”

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by Heather Parker Special to Sylvan Lake News

The bunny has been busy at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library preparing for the annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 2 pm. Come join the fun.

When the hunt starts everyone will be looking for small paper bunnies hidden throughout the library. Then trade them for some delicious chocolate eggs.

The Easter Bunny can be quite sneaky when he hides these tiny snippets! Make sure to watch for the ladies in the bunny ears as they are the ones with the chocolate. All participants will receive eggs, so there is no need to

race.

There will also be face painting and a craft to make while at the library. This is a free, drop-in event for children, no registration is required.

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Conduct door to door Census Enumeration utilizing IPads Training will be provided.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: x x x x

Computer literate to utilize IPads as primary source of recording.

Excellent communication and public relations skills Must be detail oriented.

Significant amount of walking in various weather conditions is required The time frame for these positions will be from April 8 until approximately May 31, 2013. Remuneration is paid on a per house basis and includes a completion bonus component. Remuneration is also paid for training and the delivery of personal identification numbers (PIN’s) to households.

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INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS The Town of Sylvan Lake is seeking proposals from a contractor(s) for the weekly and biweekly mowing of Sylvan Lake green spaces and right-of-ways. Proposals marked “Contracted Services – Mowing of Green Spaces and Right-Of-Ways� shall be received at the following address to the attention of: Mr. John Eastwood Town of Sylvan Lake 4926 50th Ave. Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1A1 Completed proposals must be received no later than April 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm MST. Late proposals will not be accepted.

For a detailed description of the RFP, please visit the Town of Sylvan Lake website.

TENDER OPPORTUNITY Granular Materials The Public Works Department is tendering for the supply of granular materials (wash rock, pit run, and gravel) delivered to the Public Works yard in the following minimum quantities: •20mm crush gravel •2500 tonnes •150mm Pit run •600 tonnes •25mm Wash rock •400 tonnes Tender packages, including speciÀcations, are available at the Public Works building at 1 Industrial Drive.

This tender opportunity closes at 1:00 P.M. on March 28, 2013. Inquiries may be made to Mr. John Watson, Public Works Manager at 403-887-2800.

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Green boxes are available at no charge from the town ofÀce, the Public Works building, or we will deliver one to you by calling 403.887.2800.

YARD/KITCHEN WASTE COLLECTION BEGINS TUESDAY APRIL 2 Yard/Kitchen waste collection begins on Tuesday, April 2. The program runs weekly (including statutory holidays) until October 31. Collection is on your garbage day.

Please remember: •Leaves, kitchen waste, and grass trimmings must be in a container labeled “Yard Wasteâ€? or a biodegradable bag. Free “Yard Wasteâ€? decals are available at the Public Works building or the Town OfĂ€ce. •Containers 100 litres in size or less may contain loose waste. •Waste in containers over 100 litres in size must be in biodegradable bags. •Place your yard/kitchen waste for collection where your garbage is normally collected by 8 a.m. on your garbage day. •Yard waste is not accepted with household garbage during this program WASTE TRANSFER SITE EASTER /SUMMER HOURS The Waste Transfer site will be closed on Friday, March 29 (Good Friday), and re-opens on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Waste Transfer site is open for summer hours starting on Tuesday, April 2. Summer hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. exclusive of statutory holidays. The facility is closed on Monday, April 1 (Easter Monday).

The facility is located 1 kilometer East of the round-about on Highway 11A and .5 kilometers South on RR12.

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MPC MEETING April 1, 2013 • Town Office • 6:00 pm

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 15, 2013 • Town Office • 7:00 pm

TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1613/2013 Being a Bylaw to provide for the control, regulation and licensing of businesses within the Town.

WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26 as amended (the Municipal Government Act) a Council may pass bylaws for the municipal purposes: (a) respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; and (b) respecting businesses, business activities and persons engaged in business; and may in such bylaw: (a) regulate or prohibit; (b) deal with any development, activity, industry, business or thing in different ways, divide each of them into classes and deal with each class in different ways; and (c) provide for a system of licenses, permits or approvals; NOW THEREFORE Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town OfÀce at 4926 - 50th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

All persons in favor or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal OfÀce no later than 4:00 pm on the day of the hearing.

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw can be seen during regular ofÀce hours from 8:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Town OfÀce located at 4926 - 50th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

Date of Àrst publication of this notice: March 21st, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of the second publication of this notice: March 28th, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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Sylvan Lake Rotarians helped deliver over 400 wheelchairs in Mexico

by Scott McDermott Special to Sylvan Lake News

Ten years ago, I was part of a small group of local Rotarians who went to the Huatulco area of Mexico to do something amazing — deliver 240 wheelchairs to local residents. The delivery had a massive impact on our lives, and led to deliveries supported by Sylvan Lake Rotary Club along with others, in Belize, Philippines, Africa, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and other places as well.

A little over a year ago, a Christmas party conversation led to research and a decision to return to Mexico for a 10 year anniversary delivery.

Fundraising support was massive — over 400 wheelchairs were purchased, and a large group of local Rotarians booked flights to head south and change the world.

Twenty-six Rotarians from Sylvan Lake, Red Deer, Okotoks, (and one from Northbrook, Illinois) made their way to a small town on the very southern end of Mexico to meet Bonnie and Dale Ganske (two Sylvan Lakers who have moved to Huatulco for the winters, having fallen in love with the place during the first trip ten years ago).

There were two big differences between this

delivery and the one I was part of ten years ago: First, the large number of people on the trip made a massive difference in work load, and second, we had two weeks to deliver the chairs instead of one.

Both differences allowed us all time to relax and enjoy a partial holiday.

The first delivery occurred in the town where we all stayed, called La Crucecita, one of the towns in the Bays of Huatulco. Right off the bat, things were exactly the same as ten years ago, and infinitely different at the same time.

We arrived at the delivery site which was a large concrete slab with a big white canopy that had been erected for us by the municipality, complete with over a hundred folding chairs. A massive pile of boxes with over 100 wheelchairs was waiting for us to open and assemble.

The team meeting was quick, and we split into groups to handle different elements of the delivery.

My first job was to teach and facilitate the assembly of the chairs. With an eager group ready to roll up their sleeves and get going, the lesson was fast and the setup faster.

In about an hour, all 115 chairs were opened, protective plastic removed, foot rests on, leg straps in place and tool in the back pocket. Chairs

Some people arrived in decrepit old chairs. Note the lack of rubber on the wheelchair in which the woman is sitting.

Rotarian Paul Ventura lifted a man into his new wheelchair.

Rotarian Jack Van Delden posed with a young wheelchair recipient and his mother in front of the Rotary In Motion sign signifying the 10th anniversary of wheelchair deliveries. The list of participating Rotary clubs includes Huatulco, Mexico, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer Centennial, Lacombe Daybreak, Rocky Mountain House, Okotoks, High River, Red Deer East and Northbrook, Illinois.

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were sorted in sizes and we awaited the arrival of the dignitaries as we all soaked in the moment.

Part way through assembly of the chairs, I remember stopping everyone to have them witness the arrival of one of the wheelchair recipients — an older lady was being carried out from the back of a pickup truck, in a plastic lawn chair, by two men. It hit home all of a sudden, how her life was about to change, and a few of our eyes got a little moist as it became abundantly clear what we were doing here.

As people arrived we were constantly amazed that some did have a wheelchair, but they were in such bad shape, or home made. One chair was retrofitted with a plastic patio chair, while one elderly lady sat in a chair which had no rubber on the wheels at all.

We saw several of the wheelchairs from the original delivery, still in service too, having been welded, re-upholstered and held together.

Soon politicians and Rotarians had said their official words of thanks and acknowledgement and the delivery started. It was almost funny to watch everyone trying to get photos and witness the spectacle in the first few moments. I wondered how the first person in the chair felt about all of the attention.

Having been a part of this a few times before, I left this moment to the new folks, and headed over to an adjacent area to prepare for phase two of my job; training people

on how to use a new wheelchair. It’s something we learned during the first delivery ten years ago; some of these folks have no idea how to use a wheelchair, having never seen or used one before.

As people were wheeled over to me, the interpreter quickly caught on and seemed to be learning as much about the chairs as the people we were teaching. It was one humbling experience after another as the morning wore on and person after person was wheeled out in their shiny, new, red wheelchair.

Rotarians were beaming, the Mexican people were beaming, it was a banner day for all of us, but especially the recipients.

Throughout the two weeks, moment after moment flowed by and captured our hearts and more often than not, set a little salt water free from our eyes.

In the town of Pochutla, I heard my name being called by Neil Swensrude, our Wheelchair guru, who’s been a part of, or organized every wheelchair delivery set up through Central Alberta in the past ten years. His nickname is ‘Neilchair’ for a very good reason.

He needed help moving an adult man from a plastic lawn chair to his new wheelchair. This is my favourite part of the job: meeting someone, smiling, then getting in close and lifting them into their new chair. It is so gratifying to be able to help, and really helps me appreciate my strong legs

and back and my ability to move. The man was missing one leg, and the other leg was not healthy. It oozed fluid through the bandage underneath, through his pants, and was clearly painful.

Sitting in his new chair, the man thanked us repeatedly and we chatted in broken Spanish when Trevor Sigfusson walked up, having watched the situation unfold. He reached up and pulled off his brand new Rotary hat, and handed it to the man saying, “you look like you could use a new hat.” It was true. The man’s hat was a wreck. It has been sewn together a few times, the back velcro part was in tatters and no longer

connected. The brim was fuzzy and frayed and coming apart.

It’s important to note that Trevor, like me, shaves his head - so hats are critical for us in the Mexican sun. The magnitude of that was not lost on the moment and it tipped the emotions of the man in the chair over the edge and he welled up and cried as he thanked us repeatedly. It was like the wheelchair was one thing, he had waited for 4 hours to receive it, and had known for over a month it was coming, but the hat too? Too much! As Trevor walked away to recompose himself, I wheeled the man over to the banner for his photo record smiling so much my cheeks hurt.

As the waiting area seats emptied, one of my favourite parts of each day began, in what I like to call ‘the walk ons’. People who must have been driv-

ing by in a cab, or got a call from someone, or were sitting in a chair somewhere a few blocks away, when someone wheeled by in their new chair. I can only imagine the conversation.

“Wow! where did you get the wheelchair?”

“There are some folks over there giving them out!”

At that point, the person hobbled, wobbled, rode or was brought to us, and asked if we had any extra chairs. We did. We always did. We made sure of it.

While we were cleaning up in Pochutla, a man tugged at my sleeve and asked me a question.

Quickly an interpreter was found and I discovered he was asking about a walk on. Coming up behind was his family with his Mom in tow, who was limping along as best she could.

Continued on Page 12

Rotarian Bonnie Ganske was thanked by an elderly wheelchair recipient.

Rotarian Scott McDermott posed for a picture with a ‘walk-on’ wheelchair recipient and her family.

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Continued from Page 11 After paperwork and the follow up was finished, mom sat in a new chair and looked upon her family as the heroes they were for getting her this gift. For me, it’s the

chair, because he didn’t want to get them dirty.

The wheelchairs hold such value for them, and they mean so much, not only to the recipient, but to the whole family.

Mothers who have had to

greatest feeling to watch that pure, unexpected gift being delivered and received.

Then there was a gentleman who didn’t want to place his shoeless feet on the foot rests of his new

Prior to leaving for Mexico, we sold frisbees with a Rotary logo on them to raise funds for the trip and to serve as giveaways.

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We were blessed to have along with us on this trip, two Sylvan Lakers as well; Matt Ventura, age 14, and Hanna Sigfusson, age 11, watching with amazement and helping enthusiastically as each scene unfolded.

I don’t know if we will ever know fully how such a trip will impact them, but they have told me, for one, how impressed they were with the patience of the Mexican people. Many of them had to travel for several hours, down from the mountains, to arrive at the town square. Then they waited two or three hours to get a chair, then return home, without ever saying a word about it taking so long, or being hard or anything.

Hanna remarked how wonderful it was to see how happy the children were, even though they had so little. For all of us, these things are not lost, and seeing the children really hits home.

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Rotarian Nadine Coyne demonstrated the frisbee fans that were sold as fundraisers before the trip.

Some were also taken to Mexico for distribution there.

Thursday, March 21, 2013 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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Town planning count of everyone living in community

by Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News

The Town of Sylvan Lake is preparing to count everyone living in the community to establish a new popula-

tion figure.

“We’re going to stress the importance of getting counted,” said the town’s chief administrative officer, Betty Osmond. Many grants from other levels of government are cal-

culated on a per capita basis so with an up-todate tally the town can maximize the amounts received.

“We need to know how the town is growing and changing to plan town services now

and for the long term,” noted a letter planned for distribution to everyone in town.

Councillors approved Apr. 19 as the day for the official kick-off of the census.

This year, collection

Film society returns with The Impossible

by Corrie Brown Special to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan Lake Film Society is screening The Impossible this month.

“The Impossible tells the story of Maria, Henry, and their three children, who spend an unforgettable Christmas in Thailand. Their upgrade to a villa on the coastline seals their fate, unaware of the

approaching tsunami.

Relaxing at the pool with other tourists, there is no escaping the incoming, deadly wave; Maria and her eldest are swept one way, Henry and the youngest another. Injured, alone, and afraid, the family must fight to survive, and against all odds, find one another again.” - Lionsgate Join us Monday, Mar. 25th at 7:10 at

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of information will be a little different. Each resident will receive an eight-digit PIN which can we used to complete the census online between Apr. 19 to May 31.

It only takes about 30 seconds to fill in a few simple questions, said Marilee Littmann, executive assistant to

mayor and council.

After May 1, enumerators will begin going door-to-door to collect information from those people who have not used the online system.

Besides questions about the number of people in the household, their gender and age, the type of dwell-

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Charges laid in “targeted” kidnapping

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Section took over the complex investigation since the victim was held captive in Red Deer. A thorough investigation included execution of numerous search warrants.

As a result four males have been charged.

Gregory Roberts, 26, of Red Deer, faces 10 charges including extortion, kidnapping, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a controlled substance.

He was also arrested on 21 outstanding warrants and remanded in custody for a court appearance Mar. 20.

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RCMP anticipate that further charges will be laid in this ongoing investigation, reported Cpl. Sarah Knelsen with Red Deer City RCMP. “Police believe that this was a targeted incident and that the general public should not be concerned for their safety.”

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If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Following are calls responded to by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending March 18, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland.

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Female Lakers won consolation banner Agencies Insurance, Group 2 Architecture, Scotiabank and our other

by Darcy Rosie Special to Sylvan Lake News

Sylvan L ake Scotiabank peewee female Lakers went undefeated in playoffs to capture the North Central Minor Hockey Association Consolation banner.

The team beat Rimbey and Maskwacis in round robin play and then captured the banner by defeating Rimbey in a two-game total point series.

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The victorious Sylvan Lake Scotiabank peewee female Lakers with their consolation banner include, in the back row, Juliana Gulayets, Kadey Rosie, Emma Chamberlain and Sydney King; in the centre row, Jenna Lagoute, Carly McDonald, Jaeden Simpson, Hannah Goyan, Emma McNeil and Jordan McLean; and in front, Kayla Rosie and Bronwyn Jones.

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game two. A solid effort from Bronwyn Jones in net as well as great defensive work from Emma

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Offensively, the team had a mix of players contributing on the scoreboard over the four game stretch with goals by Juliana Gulayets, Jordan McLean, Carly McDonald, Sydney King, Kadey Rosie and Emma Chamberlain.

Defensively Hannah Goyan, Emma McNeil, Jaeden Simpson and Jenna Lagoutte all played well putting in some of their best efforts in the final series.

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Employment #700 - #920 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

Janitorial

770

CLEANERS NEEDED for Retail Department Store in Red Deer.

Morning Shift Heavy Duty $13.50/hr.

5:00 am. - 11:00 am Afternoon Shift Light Duty $12/hr.

2:30 pm. - 6:30 pm.

No sub contracts E-mail: jobs@ magicmaintenance.ca Fax: 403-273-5645

Legal

780

SULLY CHAPMAN BEATTIE LLP

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Items Buy/Sell

1-877-223-3311

Agriculture

150-194

Medical

Classified. It’s the easy-to-access, information-packed marketplace visited regularly — by all kinds of consumers.

CALL TOLL FREE:

2010-2210

FAX: 403-887-2081

60

CLASSIFIED RATE: 1-25 WORDS $15.30 additional words .26 cents each

1-877-223-3311

ADPACK ALL IN 1

has an immediate opening for a full time legal assistant with particular experience in corporate organization and filings and wills and estates. Salary and benefits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. We will only reply to those applicants meeting our criteria. Please email your resume to kbeattie@scblaw.ca.

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

790

GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university.

Call 1-888-539-2911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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.

LOOKING FOR

MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators & Heavy Equipment Mechanics for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects.

Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca.

Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com.

Fax 1-403-729-2396.

Email all safety and trade tickets

3000-4310

Vehicles

5010-5240

Public Notice

6010

EMAIL: admin@sylvanlakenews.com 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.

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

Professionals

810

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

Restaurant/

Oilfield Maintenance Hotel Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets.

No experience necessary.

Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

Rental & Real Estate

860

Come Join our Team.

Crop ProducƟon Services Canada is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the Įrst choice for every customer and producer. Make the move to join our more than 7000 employees across North and South America and begin growing your career now.

Our Lacombe Branch is currently recruiƟng for an Seasonal Dry Tender Driver to join our team. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license – Class 3 with Air, customer service skills and a Ňexible working schedule. Experience is a deĮnite asset, but will train.

Interested applicants should send their resume in conĮdence directly to adam.newstead@cpsagu.ca or apply in person to 4726 – 46 Street, Lacombe, Alberta.

820

HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking 20 Food Counter Attendants available 24/7 for all shifts, starting $11.00/hour.

Apply in person or at www.worksforme.ca MONKEY TOP SALOON, BENTLEY AB EXP’D SERVER needed.

Apply with resume within or call 403-748-3141 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

THE TAMARACK INN requires an experienced Bar Manager with Protect and ProServe.

Contact Marty at 403-845-5252 or fax resume to 403-845-4848.

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

850

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

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

Come Join our Team.

Crop ProducƟon Services Canada is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the Įrst choice for every customer and producer. Make the move to join our more than 7000 employees across North and South America and begin growing your career now.

Our Lacombe Branch is currently recruiƟng for an Seasonal NH3 Driver to join our team. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license – Class 1 with Air, customer service skills and a Ňexible working schedule. Experience is a deĮnite asset, but will train.

Interested applicants should send their resume in conĮdence directly to adam.newstead@cpsagu.ca or apply in person to 4726 – 46 Street, Lacombe, Alberta.

FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, March 21, 2013 17 Trades

850

ABEL CORPORATION is seeking an EDGE BANDER OPERATOR for full time permanent employment.

Applicants will require a minimum of three years exp. with compatible edge equipment and must have a reliable means of transportation. This position offers a competitive industry wage and full benefits after six months of employment.

Please email resumes to projects@abelcorp.ca or fax 403-782-2729 care of Sean.

Resumes should indicate specific equipment applicants have operated including make and model.

HELP WANTED: AG Mechanic/Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta.

Mechanic licence an asset but not required.

Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available. Please fax resume to 403-546-2445.

Email: careers @klassenagriventures.ca or phone 403-312-3577 PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring!

Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta.

Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

P/T CLASS 1 Truck Driver reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d to haul feed with B-Train Tanker to our farm in Ponoka. 2--3 days per wk, approx. 8-10 hrs. per day flexible hrs. Must have clean driving record Fax resume (403)783-5239 or email: vandepolfarms@yahoo.ca Phone 403-704-0257 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Business Opportunities

EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER required for hauling heavy equipment.

Rates negotiable & benefits available. Fax resume 780-778-2444.

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

870

80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada.

Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home.

Register for free seminar; www.mytravelonly.ca.

1-800-608-1117 ext. 2020.

DO BUSINESS in Yukon!

1,831 sq. ft. prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

For floorplan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966.

ESTABLISHED, TURN KEY Acrylic & Gel Nail business for sale. All equipment & supplies to go with. Drayton Valley, Alberta. 780-542-6668.

Misc.

Help

880

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work!

Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com. **NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS!** Meadowlands Golf Club in Sylvan Lake is hiring!

- Food and Beverage - Kitchen - ProShop - Back shop - Maintenance - Marshals E-mail resume to info@ meadowlandssylvanlake.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 DAY A WK. Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Employment Training

900

GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has Collaborative degree programs in Nursing, Computing and Education that you can complete right on its Grande Prairie campus. We offer a great college experience - small class sizes, excellent instructors that care about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. You can also start on your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Science, Business or Commerce - a great transition from high school to university.

Call 1-888-539-2911 for more information and to speak with an advisor; www.gprc.ab.ca

Whatever Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

880

Misc.

Help

Employment Opportunity

ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize?

Haul RVs from USA to western Canada! 5-6 day round trip. Looking for 1 ton O/O. 1-866-736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed!

Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence with air brake endorsement.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

Do not fill in city or state

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Survey Technician Aid

Business Services #1000 - #1430

403-887-2340

Contractors

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1100

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Accounting

1010

Phone: 403-588-8163

Email: rainycreekmb@gmail.com

www.rainycreek.ca

Financial Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

403-887-3260

Automotive

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Cleaning

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Services

1290

AUTO â&#x20AC;˘ RESIDENTIAL â&#x20AC;˘ COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE 24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

403-887-2200

Len Campbell Owner/Operator 8 Cuendet Industrial Way, Sylvan Lake

www.rapidauto.org

Find out more about this job under Employment Opportunities on our website at www.lacombecounty.com.

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Hours: M-F 8-5

#103 Railside Plaza, 4505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta

900

Glass Shops

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close

Please forward your resume, cover letter and availability date by 8:00am, April 2, 2013 to: Meghan Richer-Poth, HR Coordinator E: mricher-poth@lacombecounty.com | F: 403-782-3820 | P: 403-782-6601

Employment Training

1029

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 Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 THE CLEANER Escorts................................ 1165 Will clean your house from Farm Equipment ................. 1168 top to bottom. No job is too Financial ............................. 1170 big. Bi-weekly spots avail.

Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Reasonable rates. Sylvan Lake area only.

Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Cynthia 403-887-4020 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 asonable Legal Services ....................1260 Re Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Wall Finishing Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 DRYWALL AND PAINTING Moving & Storage ...............1300 â&#x20AC;˘Taping â&#x20AC;˘Ceiling & Wall Textures â&#x20AC;˘Spray Painting Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 â&#x20AC;˘Painting New & Old Constructions Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Rick Schwartz Photography .......................1320 Ph: 403-864-6540 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Cell: 403-392-6450 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430 Basement Development

Where People Are the Key! The Operations department of Lacombe County has a full-time seasonal position (approximate 6 month term) for an enthusiastic Survey Technician Aid to join our team. This position is responsible for providing assistance in performing technical and manual surveying, operating instruments, recording survey measurements and field data, staking projects for construction, performing calculations, working with maps and plans, filing records, and other duties as required.

Automotive

1029 NEW FACILITY

WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

1170

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Imports â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ SUV â&#x20AC;˘ Diesel Repairs

403-887-0440 Glass Shops service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive

www.windoorinst.com

1240

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5CustomStar Landscaping & Design (Top Soil, Sand & Gravel)

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

CALL SHELLEY

403-340-8666 Legal Services

1260

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

DENIED CANADA Pension Plan Disability Benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

ART LAKE 403-304-0727 (cell) 403-887-3760 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

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346 NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Personal Services IS YOUR CRIMINAL record limiting your future?

Want it gone?

Have it removed today!

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 record removal providers since 1989. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); www.

RemoveYourRecord.com

Income Tax

1220

1315

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+)

Income Tax

1220

TAX TIME!

1196 Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tax Prep

PROVIDING EXPERIENCED, ACCURATE TAX SERVICE FOR OVER 30 YEARS TAX PREPARATION

Directly behind our old location

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Landscaping

403-318-1760

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

Specializing in Farm Tax (Cell) 391-1054

SYLVAN LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY THIS COULD BE YOUR BUSINESS CARD

$37.00+GST per week

Based on a 12 week commitment.

Does not include the $2.25 per week web surcharge

CALL CATHY OR JOE

403-887-2331

SECURE INDOOR & OUTDOOR STORAGE Perfect for:

â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Rates

RVs â&#x20AC;˘ Trailers â&#x20AC;˘ Boats â&#x20AC;˘ Cars â&#x20AC;˘ Motorbikes â&#x20AC;˘ Quads/ATVs â&#x20AC;˘ Snowmobiles â&#x20AC;˘ Furniture/ Household Goods

403.843.7705 403 843 7705 www.glstorage.ca Located corner of Hwy 771 and Parkland Beach Road, west side of Gull Lake

18

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Thursday, March 21, 2013

1315

Personal Services

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

Rental Equipment

1340

â&#x20AC;˘ General Equipment Rental â&#x20AC;˘ STIHL Products Dealer #30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

Auctions

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 3RD ANNUAL EDMONTON MOTOR SHOW CLASSIC CAR AUCTION. April 19 - 21. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

HUGE RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION. Emerald Metal Fabricators. Complete tank fabricating facility.

Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m., Tofield, Alberta.

Foothills Equipment Liquidation, 780-922-6248; www.foothillsauctions.com.

Bidspotter online bidding available.

Building Supplies Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

1530

1550

BIG BUILDING SALE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a clearance sale you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!â&#x20AC;?

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 METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36â&#x20AC;? Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www. crownsteelbuildings.ca

EquipmentMisc.

1620

NEW COMPLETE KUBOTA ENGINES. 4 cyl., 40 & 50 hp., V1903â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $5200. & V2003â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Turboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $5800. Originally for Thomas Skidsteers.

Phone 780-222-9394.

Firewood

1660

LOGS

Auctions

1530

75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $21,000 Surface Lease Revenue.

Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

Well Drilling

1400

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

1760

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

Well Drilling

1400

Travel Packages

1900

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise west coast grizzly adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this July. Calgary and Edmonton departures.

1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com

2100

Livestock

VERMILLIONAIRES 27TH CHAROLAIS Bull Sale.

April 6, 2013, 1 p.m.

Nilsson Bros. Livestock Vermilion. 80 - 2 year olds 15 Yearlings, white & red factor horned & polled.

All bulls tie broke, semen tested. Don Good 780-853-2220; Brian Chrisp 780-853-3315

2130

Poultry

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Livestock

2100

RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Oyen, Alberta, March 23 at Noon. Red & Black Angus 230 mature cows, 25 replacement heifers, 12 mature bulls.

Bobby Miller: 403-358-1393 or rbauction.com

SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963.

Livestock

2100

FOR SALE Quality yearling Shorthorn bulls Red & Roan Quiet halter broke.

Majestic Shorthorns Jennifer Orom 403-704-6121 Well Drilling

1400

ORDER NOW For Pick Up on April 18-20. 19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens.

Linden, AB 403-546-3130

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

FOR SALE: Alfalfas, Clovers, Grasses plus Hay, Pasture, Reclamation and Lawn Mixtures. Early order discounts - Book now!

No charge custom blending.

Call 1-800-661-1529 or esther@hannasseeds.com HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;?

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

For Rent

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

BENTLEY 2 Bdrm. 1 bath house w/carport and 4 appls., avail April 1, $1100 + gas and electricity. ...RENTED!!.....

3060

Suites

BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char BENTLEY 2 Bdrm. 1 bath 5 appls., avail. April 1, $1025 + gas & elec.

403-341-9974

3090

Rooms For Rent

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Words of praise for Laker football players; awards presented to best of best Sylvan Lake News

The success of another H. J. Cody Lakers football season was celebrated with a banquet and awards ceremony last Thursday.

While they didn’t win the championship, Coach Jeremy Braitenback said it was a successful season.

“We completed this year within four points of the eventual champions.

There are a lot of things to be proud about — one of the best things is that Notre Dame didn’t win.”

The evening began with a video of the season created by Diana Zenert with photos from Carol Cire, Gary Zenert and Jan Lewis. (It’s accessible on YouTube through the Sylvan Lake Football Facebook page.)

Incredible, great, passionate, strongest. leader, awesome, extraordinary talent, respect, desire to win, raw intensity, giant heart, coachable, play maker, ability and huge contributor were among the words used to acknowledge players as each was individually singled out for praise from their coaches before awards were presented to the best of the best.

Then a video titled “Run for the Roses”, directed and produced by Neil Connor, about Jeff Halvorson’s football career, was shown.

Connor was a student at The Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna in 2011 and an alumni of the Lakers.

Halvorson had a Sylvan Lake connection and the Lakers for a number of years have presented the Jeff Halvorson trophy which acknowledges someone who is not just a great football player but also a great citizen.

Then it was announced that the Defensive Player of the Year award had been renamed in Neil Connor’s memory. He died last year.

Connor was described as a pioneer during the Lakers early days, a standout player who led in a lot of categories. “He was one of the ones who transformed our program from a team to a powerhouse,” said Braitenback.

Neil Connor Sr., attending for the first presentation of the award, said that while there was a lot of things he didn’t see

eye-to-eye with his son, “one of the things we didn’t argue about what how much fun the game of football truly is to play”.

He thanked Sylvan Lake Minor Football Association and the coaches for “honouring Neil’s memory in this fashion”.

The first recipient was Josh Barrie, who Coach Rick Dunnigan described as “an instrumental part of the defense. He plays with an edge, he plays mean. He made big plays, made big hits”.

Most improved honours went to Trent Kondor, described by Braitenback as a person who dedicated himself to getting prepared in the off season and stepping up to play. “We relied on him on both sides of the ball and on special teams. He rose to the challenges we gave him.”

Landon Rosene was presented with the rookie of the year trophy by Coach Jeremy Martins who said he was “a great little player, not big in stature” who “takes a hit with the best of them and plays with heart”.

Coach Jas Payne presented the lineman of the year award to TJ Sloboda.

“He could have been on the field for every single minute of every single play, he’s the most talented individual I ever had the pleasure of being associated with. He plays with a giant heart and talent to match,” said Payne.

“He’s a lineman who when he was on the field made every other lineman better.”

Shon Zenert was presented with the offensive player of the year award

by Braitenback who was subbing for Quarterback

Recipients of awards at the H. J. Cody Lakers football banquet last Thursday included, in the back row, Trent Kondor (Most Improved), Landon Rosene (Rookie), TJ Sloboda (Lineman), Josh Barrie (Neil Connor Defensive Player) and Morgan Drews (Jeff Halvorson Award), and in the front row, Shon Zenert (Offensive), Sebatstian Kneitl (Leadership) and Tyler Ledwos (Most Valuable).

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Coach Matt Merkley.

“This award goes to the player who really endured, got us tough yards, led our team in rushing. At one point he made every player on the defense miss.”

The Jeff Halvorson trophy was presented to Morgan Drews by Dunnigan. “It’s based not just on ability on the field but the character of the player off and on the field.

He’s one of the best citizens I know. Academically he excels. When it comes to being there for other players he will step up and volunteer, he’s well respected by all other players. He leads by example.”

The leadership award was presented to Sebastian Kneitl by Payne.

While he didn’t work with this player much during the season, Payne said, “Over the course since the football season ended, through numerous con-

versations, he has shown me what it means to be a true leader. He’s very well

respected, not just because of his very physical play and high level of

ability, but because he is truly concerned about the team, concerned about what is happening in the community and in school.

As far as leadership potential he is unparalleled.”

Tyler Ledwos was presented the most valuable player award by Braitenback. He noted that in looking at the names of past winners on the trophy there’s only one repeat — tonight’s winner. “He’s a tremendous leader, the identity of who the Lakers are. He gives you a lot of options of what we can do with offense.”

Braitenback said, “he’s the most talented player in the 16 years I’ve coached, probably the best player we’ve ever had.

The one thing I really want to see is you go forward in football.”

Noting Ledwos is doing the right thing, Braitenback added, “I want to pay money and come and see you hoist the Vanier Cup, the Grey Cup some day.”

Also recognized with presentations were team trainers Kaylee Campbell and Rebecca Lieng and team manager Pam Marchesi.

Braitenback thanked the senior players for putting “the time and effort in to make this program what it is”.

Then he left them with one of the “great secrets to life” — “Don’t play to win, practise to win” which translates to “nothing comes easy”.

For those players returning next season, he encouraged them to continue getting ready.

Spring camp begins in about two months.

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