Sylvan Lake News, November 07, 2013

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Volunteers Wanted Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge is looking for a volunteer to coordinate Meals on Wheels program which involves scheduling drivers. We also need more volunteer drivers. Please call 403-887-2555 and talk to Wanda or Carol.

Special Events Coats for Kids (and their families too) - Help yourself to winter clothing available at Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners Association office, 4936 50 Ave. Thursday, Nov. 7 & Friday, Nov. 8 - Hunger Games challenge at the Sylvan Lake Library. Do you have the skills to survive in the wild? Come and find out.

Games and activities for school-aged children and teens. Events 11-12 and 2-3. Free, registration required. One lucky winner will go home with The Hunger Games box set.

Thursday, Nov. 7 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival committee meeting. All interested in volunteering are invited to attend the Legion at 7 pm.

Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 - Sylvan Lake Curling Club hosts the U18 open cash spiel. Register soon as the spiel requires a minimum of 12 teams.

Saturday, Nov. 9 - My Best Friends Closet open house at Gospel Chapel from 10 am to 2 pm.

Fashion show at 11:30 am. For all women who want free clothing. Call Kelly 403-391-1148.

Sunday, Nov. 10 - Benalto Elks turkey supper. 4:30 to 6:30 servings.

Sunday, Nov. 10 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Bus to Benalto turkey supper. Pickup starting 3 pm. Phone Lydia 403-864-2230.

Monday, Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day service at Sylvan Lake multiplex. Be seated by 10:30 am. Join us at the Legion following the service for refreshments. Brief service at the Cenotaph at 2 pm.

Monday, Nov. 11 - It’s An Honour!, a mobile exhibit about awards and medals the Governor General presents each year to ordinary Canadians for bravery, military valour, service to the community, academic achievement and excellence, will be at the town parking lot across from The Royal Canadian Legion Sylvan Lake branch from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 - It’s An Honour! will be open to the public at École Fox Run School from 4-7 pm. See above for description.

Tuesday, Nov.12 - Burnt Lake Rural Crime Watch annual general meeting 7 pm at Burnt Lake Hall.

Non-members welcome. More info 403-887-5607.

Thursday, Nov. 14 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival committee meeting. All interested in volunteering are invited to attend the Legion at 7 pm.

Friday, Nov. 15 - Heart Wise - a three hour free group session from 9 am to noon offered by Alberta Health Services for residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure. At Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 49 Ave. Call 1-877314-6997 for info or to register.

Friday, Nov. 15 - ‘Tea and Tart for a Toonie’ Christmas tea and craft sale at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge. Tea from 1:30-3; Christmas craft sale from 1:30-6.

Christmas florals, knitted and crochet items, decorations, etc. 4620-47 Ave., Sylvan Lake.

Saturday, Nov. 16 - Benalto Christmas sale and cookie walk at Benalto Community Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. Tables available to vendors selling all types of items. Book tables at 403-746-5494 or 403-3409441. Hosted by Benalto Royal Purple, supporting community projects. Food counter hosted by Benalto Shadow Riders Horse Club.

Saturday, Nov. 16 - Benefit dance in honour of Danielle Kerr who has been diagnosed with polysystic kidney disease and is undergoing chemo at the present time. At Sylvan Lake Legion from 8 pm to 1 am. For info call Lisa 587-876-6133.

Saturday, Nov. 16 - Benefit auction for Shawna Seifert whose husband Craig was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Dessert auction, live and silent auctions at Sylvan Lake Community Centre at 7 pm. For info contact Greg and Diane Smith 403391-2510 or Kevin and June Duncalfe 403-8873990 or email smith.dcalfe@gmail.com Tuesday, Nov. 19 - The Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. No. 212 general meeting and election of officers for 2014. All members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Sylvan Lake Early Childhood Coalition would like to challenge you to do an activity at your organization to celebrate National Child Day Share it with us at slecdproject@gmail.com.

More info at the website www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ ncd-jne/ Thursday, Nov. 21 - Seniors’ bus going to The Festival of Trees, Westerner Park. Pick up starts at noon. For details and booking call Lenore 403-8875272.

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

Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 - Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival and Market at the arena and multiplex. Many events both days. Watch for more details.

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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 403887-2961.

Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-8874470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297.

Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Bethany Sylvan Lake, 4700 47th Ave. 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 403-396-9371.

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Monthly events Second Monday (Sept-June). Sylvan Lake Art Society meets at 7 pm in the H. J. Cody art room. Everyone welcome, whether professional or beginner. For info. contact SylvanLakeArtSociety@gmail.com.

Second Tuesday every month. Sylvan Lake Quilters meet at 7:00 pm at the community centre. New members welcome. For info call 403-887-2726.

Second Tuesday every month (except July & August).

Sylvan Lake Mobile Homeowners’/Renters’ Society meets at Lee Garden Restaurant at 7 pm. Contact Bev at 403-872-0530 for further info and leave a message.

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Gala Mermaid Ball featured awards for best in community

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The best in Sylvan Lake’s business community were honoured during the gala 35th annual Mermaid Ball last Friday night at the community centre.

Organized by Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce, the event attracted over 230 people who enjoyed a sumptuous meal by Bob Ronnie Catering before speeches from dignitaries and award presentations began. The evening’s MC was Greg Shannon of KG Country 95.5

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MLA Kerry Towle thanked businesses which are “the backbone of our communities”.

“Small businesses are the hearts of our communities,” she said. “They give our communities opportunities to grow.”

“We’re here to celebrate a year of excellence in business,” said Mayor Sean McIntyre. “To celebrate local businesses that are an integral part of our community.”

Chamber President Dwayne Stoesz said his past year leading the organization has been very rewarding. The chamber is 165 members strong and continues to grow.

Brenda Dale (with plaque) was honoured as the Rotary Citizen of the Year. Joining her for the presentation were Rotarian Curtis Setso, last year’s winner, Blair Mack, and Val Steinbach, representing sponsor Falcon Homes.

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Mermaid Ball - Rotary Citizen of the Year - Brenda Dale She is a role model, an orgaBrenda Dale, and her commitThe winner of this award would be someone who makes nizer, a mentor and an inspiration tee, will leave a lasting legacy to notable contributions within the to people who want to volunteer Sylvan Lake and its residents. And and work alongside her. She has a her committee will be the first Sylvan Lake community. contagious personality, a positive ones to tell you “they couldn’t have Brenda Dale won the honour.

Brenda has been a long time outlook, and she allows her volun- done it without her”. volunteer and supporter of many teers to envision ideas and follow She is a wife, mother, grandorganizations and events, includ- through with the talents they mother, amazing friend to many ing, but not limited to, Sylvan Lake bring to the table. Her ability to of us and a volunteer extraordiCurling Club and the Scotties mobilize volunteers and subseTournament of Hearts; a softball quently ‘fill the house’ for each naire.

The award is sponsored by coach for many years; and her event is nothing less than a miraFalcon Homes. most recent — chairperson of cle.

Sylvan Lake’s C e n t e n n i a l Celebrations committee, which began planning back in 2010 and will wrap up on December 31st.

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special presentation was made to CIBC as the oldest business in Sylvan Lake still operating.

Judy Herder, Citizen of the Year in both 1986 and 2006 was recognized for all her hard work and efforts. She regaled the audience with stories of coming to Sylvan Lake as a blushing bride, a city girl coming here to a little hick town. “I learned how to milk cows, learned how to fence, then found I was more a PR person.”

She talked about having a television show for nine years that was filmed at the community centre. “It was a lot of fun, we were up on all the things going on in Sylvan Lake.”

“You have a food bank here now because of my interest,” she said.

Herder added, “you get out of life what you put into it. All of us put a lot into Care and Share.” It operated for 28 years and did a lot of good, helping many people, she remembered.

A dance followed the awards presentations. The evening, a fundraising event for the chamber, also included a silent auction.

(More detailed information about nominees and award winners is included in separate stories elsewhere in today’s paper.)

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Remembrance Day Services Sylvan Lake Multiplex Monday, November 11th, 10:30 a.m.

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Last Year’s Donations From the Poppy Drive Benefitted: • AB-NWT Command Poppy Fund • Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp #1390 Red Deer • 7 Penhold Royal Canadian Air Force Cadet Squadron • Three bursaries for children and grandchildren of Veterans

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He talked about what the chamber means to the community. “It means support, supporting local business … supporting shop locally initiatives, supporting leaders, supporting members.”

One of their goals is to make Sylvan Lake the most desirable place to live, work and play.

Sylvan Lake area residents nominated people and businesses in a variety of categories for the awards and then a panel of anonymous judges determined the worthy recipients.

Nominees were announced and then winners were presented with plaques on stage in front of a beautiful mural created

by Mary Grace, Jennifer, Virginia-lynn and Sylvan Lake Youth Centre members and leaders.

Employee of the Year honours went to Leah McIntyre of Sylvan Agencies Insurance.

The Excellence in Customer Service Award was presented to Strategis Group Accounting.

Lani Rouillard was winner of the Cheryl Darling Memorial Award for an outstanding business woman who has made an impact in the community.

Brenda Dale was named Rotary Citizen of the Year.

Business of the Year honours went to Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake.

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Fascinating stories dot pages of past - “We Must Remember Them” This year, more than any other year, Sylvan Lakers have been focussed on remembering the past, learning how our community started and how it has progressed.

For those who want to be really immersed in our past, copies of Sylvan Lake News paint an interesting picture from the publication’s inception in 1935 through decades and decades.

It’s with those newspapers readily at hand that we’ve been researching and constructing databases of interesting and informative stories about our community. Some of that information was used in our Centennial section at the end of May. Other stories have been used as we’ve assisted or prepared some of the history boards which have circulated throughout our community this year.

As we approach Remembrance Day this year,

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we reflect back on some of the information we’ve read and how our community was impacted by war.

Information about World War I is more scarce. Sylvan Lake was a mere glimmer of its current self. Red Deer was the main news centre and tracking those who left farms or businesses is difficult.

But World War II was much more clearly reported in the pages of Sylvan Lake News.

Names, events, tragedies and celebrations.

As early as April 1938 a Sylvan Laker, Cpt. J. F. D. Tanqueray, D.F.C., left for London, England. A town planner in Edmonton before

moving to Sylvan Lake, he’s credited with designing our Cenotaph which still graces Memorial Park.

Tanqueray was killed on March 21, 1940 while on flying service with the Royal Air Force, becoming Sylvan Lake’s first World War II casualty.

Perhaps the last Laker casualty of World War II was F/L Thomas Henry Cameron, D.F.C. who was killed in a plane crash near Delft, Holland on May 11, 1945, three days after hostilities ended in Europe.

His is an interesting story.

Just as the stories of all those whose names filled the paper in between had their own stories — their ambitions and futures extinguished.

The more we’ve read past issues, the more we’ve been impressed with what people went through during those years.

Also illuminated on news-

paper pages is the work done here at home.

Those in Sylvan Lake were extremely supportive of Canada’s involvement in the Second World War. Members of the I.O.D.E. sent cigarettes to local men serving overseas; the Red Cross rallied women to knit, sew, and canvass for funds. A scrap iron salvage program collected tons of material. Almost a ton and a half of clothing was collected for a national program that shipped it to families overseas.

A group of organizations formed the Soldiers’ Christmas Cheer committee to send Christmas packages to Sylvan Lake personnel serving with the armed forces, reminding them they were not forgotten.

Sylvan Lake unit continually went over the top in Victory Loan sales with subscription sales of over $580,000 during the nine campaigns. Paper was salvaged by school children.

Rationing was a fact of life.

For those of us born years after that dark period it’s an eyeopener. Reading those papers it became evident daily life revolved around what was happening in the war.

The stories continue in the paper long after — a series of articles on 15 veterans who established businesses in Sylvan Lake after returning, appeared in 1946.

While we remember more than 100,000 who died for our freedoms, we also remember the 1.5 million who have donned Canada’s uniforms in time of conflict as well as in roles of peacekeeping. And we must remember the millions more who took work to support them through military industries or supported our country’s efforts at home.

“We will remember them” must remain the rallying call, now and forever.

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Thanks to all involved in Spooktacular — it’s how community is built Dear Editor, I received an invitation from a very nice young lady at the pool last week to attend the “Spooktacular” event with my children last Sunday afternoon (Oct. 27) at Fox Run School. She explained to me about the event and gave me a handout.

When Sunday rolled around, it was cold, it was snowy and an outing was what we needed so we headed to the gym at Fox Run. We were met by a friendly ghost who did not let us pass without a donation to the food bank (a very worthy cause!).

We entered the gym to find a variety of activities awaiting us. There were well over a dozen activities to engage my four year old son and ranged from physical games, mazes and bouncy houses, to creative tasks such as making a styrofoam cup spider, magnet making and colouring stations. Each station was well supervised by older children and young adults. The candy and treats were abundant and the fun was overflowing!

I have recently moved to Sylvan Lake and have been overwhelmed by the community spirit and engagement which is present in this community. I am thankful for the spirit of participation as well as volunteerism which seems to be “normal” for this town.

I have planned events and know that it is labour intensive with often not much appreciation. I would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who was involved in the Halloween Spooktacular! Thank you to everyone who planned this event, participated in the set up, booth manning as well as the clean up of the location.

Thank you town for supporting these events and making them a priority.

This is how memories are formed for our young ones and how community is built for us older ones. Sylvan Lake, I am thankful I have joined you … keep up the good work!

Charlyn Stanley, Sylvan Lake

Embrace our youth and allow them to be young — they grow up way too fast Dear Editor, This Halloween my sons were 13 and 14 years old and looked forward to trick or treating as they have every year.

Some of the responses they got when they knocked on doors were “aren’t you a little old for this” and “I don’t have any candy since I just got home from work — but please don’t egg my house”.

This was a bit disappointing to my boys since all they wanted to do was participate in Halloween — not egg houses or feel embarrassed for trick or treating at their age.

I find the youth as a group are often given a bad reputation. I think it is a difficult age and I can understand why some youth end up getting into trouble and misbe-

having — there is nothing for them to do. Most town activities are geared towards elementary school age or younger.

Perhaps if we didn’t give the youth a hard time and encouraged them to do things that children do they would stay out of trouble more often.

One thing my son said to me was “everyone gives candy to toddlers but who do you think eats their candy — their parents!”

How about we embrace our youth and remember the time when we were their age and allow them to be young — they grow up way too fast these days.

Tami Theriault, Sylvan Lake

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69 years ago ...

From the issue of November 1, 1944

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

There is frost upon the pumpkin … and a little snow too. It looks as if our exceptionally nice fall has come to an end. Anyway it started to snow this morning and it was not long till the ground showed “white”. The temperatures dropped to around the 20

above mark, and remained in that vicinity for the balance of the day. ♦ ♦ ♦ Sylvan Lake Service Club is glad to announce the opening of a recreation centre in Alexander Pavilion on Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. It is expected that equipment will be installed for badminton, ping pong and basketball.

Everyone in town is invited to attend the opening evening, which will provide entertainment free. ♦ ♦ ♦ Pupils of Sylvan Lake school turned over to the Soldiers’ Christmas Cheer fund the sum of $64.47. This amount represents two-thirds of their receipts on Tuesday night when they forewent regular hallowe’en handouts. ♦ ♦ ♦

The Catholic Ladies’ chicken supper, held in the Sunflower tea rooms, was very well attended and a grand financial success. Proceeds, including the sale of tickets on the Christmas cake, totalled $252.65.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of November 7, 1963

George Brinton McLellan, who on Nov. 1st became commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, was stationed at Sylvan Lake during his early years on the force in the 1930s.

A native of Moose Jaw, Sask., he joined the police force in 1932 and it was shortly after completing his training as Constable that he came to Sylvan Lake. ♦ ♦ ♦ Elections for County Councillors

for three year terms in the two divisions of the County of Red Deer will be held Nov. 29th.

In division four Roy C. Sheets and E. Walton seek election. C. R. Braithwaite, David Larratt and Bain Todd will contest division seven.

Carl Cox represents Sylvan Lake on the Red Deer Municipal Hospital Board. He was returned by acclamation. ♦ ♦ ♦ Hallowe’en passed over very quietly this year with no pranks of a serious nature played in town.

Very few outhouses were upset in town this year and these were set up again the next day after the town police suggested this to the young people involved. Windows that were soaped were cleaned next morning.

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Thanks so much to Good Samaritan

Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake was presented with the Business of the Year Award. Owner Paul Ventura accepted the plaque from Darren Galan of Servus Credit Union (behind him) along with Canadian Tire staff members Tanya Adams, Linda Paulin, Tiffany Brown, Jamee Rylander, Deb Hiscox, Tim Sikma and Anita Adrain. STEVE DILLS

Mermaid Ball - Business of the Year - Canadian Tire This business excels in the economic and social wellbeing of the community.

Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake was the winner. Locally owned and operated, this business takes pride in employing local residents whenever possible.

Paul Ventura and his staff are totally committed to taking an active role in many community activities including, but not limited to, Jumpstart, minor hockey, Shake The Lake, Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival, Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners, local sports teams and more.

He believes in quality customer service and instills this into his staff in such a way that they enjoy their jobs and promote shopping locally through above average customer service.

This store is involved in the community in many, many ways and they have a great deal of respect from citizens and other local businesses.

Other nominees were: Comfort Inn - Opening in 2010, they offer 61 rooms, a swimming pool, boardroom and an exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. Their goal is to have every staff member participate in making their guests feel welcome.

Currently employing 18 staff members, you can always be assured of a smile and greeting from each one.

They promote customer service on all levels.

They provide financial support to Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey and support many other local organizations through donations and meeting rooms. In 2011 they won the best new build for Comfort Inn & Suites, in 2012 they won Canadian Hotel of the Year, and also highest LTR (likelihood to recommend).

Meadowlands Golf Course - Established in 1992 as a nine hole golf course, they have grown to a well known 18 hole course. They offer 94 powered campsites, a full service restaurant, an event tent for tournaments, weddings, music events, etc.

During the past year they hosted the Drive for the Cure helping raise $22,000 and the Stacy Regier Memorial Tournament raising over $25,000. They are the new home of the Jazz At The Lake farewell jam and continue to attract new groups each year.

Their management is all about community involvement and customer service.

This is evident through their continued growth and reputation. Advocating for business retention and growth, their management is represented on many local committees and organizations.

The Paint Stop - Locally owned and operated by Matt Toonders for 21 years, originally located in the heart of downtown. Matt has been an active member in Sylvan Lake Rotary Club and the chamber of commerce for many years, supporting many organizations, including the Heart of Town Association, jazz festival, business awards and many others.

His reputation in the paint and decorating industry is well respected for his knowledge and dedication. He continues to grow his business and product lines and is an advocate for small business in Sylvan Lake.

Sylvan Lake RV - Sylvan Lake RV opened its doors in 2006, starting with two employees and now has a staff of 13.

They are proud to offer full service to all makes and models — diesel coaches to fifth wheels. They are very well known for their exceptional attention to detailing and known to have the ‘cleanest inventory and sharpest prices in North America’.

They are proud supporters of RCMP Victim Services and many local initiatives, including the tourism industry.

The award was sponsored by Servus Credit Union.

Dear Editor, Harla and I wish to express our deep sense of gratitude to the young man who helped us out in front of Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning (Nov. 3) at about 9:15 a.m.

In our endeavour to turn off the crescent and park in front of the church we became stuck and cross ways to the corner. When we asked this young man, who was passing in his truck, to help, he stopped,

shovelled and pushed, and in about 25 minutes we were able to move out of our predicament … however we missed getting his name and wish to say, Thank You! Thank You! If this Good Samaritan reads this note of thanks would he be kind enough to telephone 403-8872442.

God bless you my friend!

Rev. John & Harla Yoos, Sylvan Lake

Shopping locally makes common sense Dear Editor, Our town recently completed a survey about what Sylvan Lake residents would like to see downtown or what products or services that want in town.

It must be discouraging to those business owners who see many delivery vehicles from Red Deer dropping off customer purchases.

We have a mattress store, two furniture stores, two lumber suppliers, six liquor stores, automotive

and tire shops, yet everyday I notice Red Deer companies’ trucks and vans providing these same services that our Sylvan stores provide.

So what gives Sylvan Lake residents? The message is SHOP LOCAL. Keep our citizens employed and local companies paying taxes.

It makes common sense!

Rene Jaspar, Sylvan Lake

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Mermaid Ball - Cheryl Darling Memorial Award - Lani Rouillard The award honours a past member and president of the chamber of commerce, a mentor and friend to many. It’s for an outstanding business woman who has made an impact in the community by volunteering and being actively involved.

The winner was Lani Rouillard of Rouillard Law Office. Lani is known for her caring and compassion towards her staff, her community and her clients. She provides a yearly bursary to a local high school student; serves on the board for KCS Community Services and other organizations, is a member of an animal advocacy group, and a past director of the chamber of commerce. Her office boardroom is available for use to local non-profit organizations. Lani has been serving the community since 2008.

Other nominees were: Debbie Fisher, Cobb’s Clothing - For 28 years Deb has been helping to outfit the ladies

Carlo Simonot of Strategis Group presented the Cheryl Darling Memorial Award to Lani Rouillard. The award is presented to an outstanding business woman who has made an impact in the community by volunteering and being actively involved.

STEVE DILLS of not only Sylvan Lake, but all of Central Alberta. She brings people into our community to shop — by her fabulous reputation for her clothing styles and her pleasant manner and wel-

coming atmosphere in her store.

Over these many years, she has been involved in the Downtown Business Association, chamber of commerce as a dedicated volunteer, and recently on the Downtown Revitalization Committee to name a few. Her well known fashion shows have been fundraising events for numerous charities and continue to do so.

Deb Hoisington, Prairie Dawg Pet Supplies - Deb has operated Prairie Dawg for six years now, just moving to a newer, larger location this year.

Deb strives to grow and improve her business by offering great products at good prices to local and surrounding areas. She was an advocate for the ‘off leash’ dog park in Sylvan Lake. She has also been a great supporter and promoter of the Beach Ambassador program sponsored by Town of Sylvan Lake.

This award was sponsored by Strategis Group.

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The Green Business Award was presented to Serenella Salon & Spa by Mayor Sean McIntyre (left) and last year’s winner, Neil McLeod of Crystal Clear Laundromat (right). Accepting the award were Natalie Gamble, Jessica Thebeau, STEVE DILLS Jessa Taylor and Stacey Millard.

Mermaid Ball - Green Business Award - Serenella Salon & Spa To be presented to a business that has incorporated environmental sustainability into its business model, adopted environmentally friendly technologies or has participated in green Initiatives.

Serenella Salon & Spa was the award winner. This business promotes 100 per cent organic and biodegradable products, both the products they use daily on clients and in their retail products. Not only promoting the importance of the environment, but also much healthier and green choices for clients. They want to set an example of how local business, big or small, can help to make a huge impact on the environment.

Other nominees were: Tim Horton’s - As a member of a Canadian franchise they follow a strict ‘best practices’ guide for sustainability performance. They recycle the coffee grounds and they have committed to diverting hot beverage cups from landfill to recycle. As a

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UPCOMING CLINICS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA Date:

Time:

Location:

Wednesday, December 4

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sylvan Lake Alliance Church 4404 47 Avenue, Sylvan Lake

Friday, November 8 Wednesday, November 13 Thursday, November 14 Thursday, November 21

12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Red Deer iHotel, 6500 67 Street Red Deer

Saturday, November 23

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Red Deer First Christian Reformed Church 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer

12:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Red Deer Curling Centre 4725 43 Street, Red Deer

Thursday, November 28

The War Amps legacy of “amputees helping amputees” continues, thanks to public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service.

member of a national franchise these commitments are among many others that are mandatory as a local store owner.

Sylvan Lake Business Solutions As your locally owned and operated source for home and business solutions, they recycle all sorts of computers and electronics. These computers are stripped down and hard drives cleared before recycling.

Recently they participated in the Eco Loco Fair promoting all green products available in the business industry.

Tait Electrical - As a customer you cannot help but feel the passion these guys feel about green energy.

They offer an array of solar power technologies for home and business.

They participate in Sylvan Lake’s Green Certificate program and had a great booth at the Eco Loco Fair this fall.

This award was sponsored by Town of Sylvan Lake.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Mermaid Ball - Employee of the Year - Leah McIntyre Nominations were accepted for an outstanding employee who goes above and beyond their job description.

Leah McIntyre of Sylvan Agencies insurance was named Employee of the Year. She was “nominated as a result of her invaluable service and work ethic. She has taken on a managerial position as well as her broker duties and excels in all areas. An excellent employee, well respected by her peers, and immensely appreciated by her employers.”

Other nominees were: Adina Nasholm, Sobey’s - Friendly, helpful and happy to be at work. She is a positive person and transfers her positive energy to others around her.

Anita Adrain, Canadian Tire - A long time resident of Sylvan Lake and previous small business

owner herself. Currently operating the Canadian Tire Garden Centre and the ‘go to’ person for planting advice. Always friendly, helpful and offering customer service as if this were her own business.

Nellie Melenka, Town of Sylvan Lake - This lady is known by her face and work ethic by many people who do not know her name. Whether she is on the clock or not, she is a fabulous ambassador for our town. If she sees garbage to be picked up, she does it; someone looking lost or confused, she offers help; tourists with questions, she directs them to the right place. A work ethic of days gone by, this lady still has it.

The award was sponsored by Sylvan Lake Value Drug Mart.

Mermaid Ball - Excellence in Customer Service - Strategis Group Recipient of the Excellence in Customer Service Award was Strategis Group Accounting. It was presented by Doreen Carey (right) of Unique Elevations.

The Strategis staff included Gerald Tardif, Jody Stevenson, Bette Ferguson, Mindi Ganson, Michelle Ross, Brenda Zlomanchuk, Karen and Carlo Simonot.

STEVE DILLS

This award is presented for a business and their staff for showing exceptional customer service and a caring attitude towards their customers on a daily basis.

The winner was Strategis Group Accounting.

First impressions count. You feel right at home from the time you first visit this office. Their beliefs in customer service start there and follow through to the top. They believe in making your accounting experience as efficient and pleasant as possible. You can always count on a smile and a handshake, mak-

ing you feel right at home in their office.

The other nominee was M & M Meat Shop - This store shows a spirit of excellence when it comes to customer service, friendliness and a continuing connection to their customers. They have a great product knowledge, very efficient, and always greet you with a smile, often remembering your favourite products. Extremely clean premises shows a pride in their business.

This award is sponsored by Unique Elevations.

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within 48 hours of any accumulation.

Upcoming Meetings NEXT MPC MEETING November 18, 2013 | 6:00 pm Municipal Government Building TOWN COUNCIL MEETING November 12, 2013 | 6:00 pm NEW TIME! Municipal Government Building Town Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, as we observe Remembrance Day

Take Notice SIDEWALKS SNOW & ICE REMOVAL Traffic Bylaw #1521/2009 With the arrival of snow and ice, we remind residents that it is the property owner or occupant’s responsibility to ensure that all walkways and sidewalks adjoining their property are completely free of snow and ice. Pedestrian safety is of the utmost importance. Therefore, snow and ice must be removed

Note: Residents of Sylvan Lake can pick up free pails of sand / salt from Public Works for their use on sidewalks (Residents must supply their own pail) (NOT available to commercial users).

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Should you have any questions or concerns please contact: Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement @ 403-858-7280

FOR INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE VISIT

www.sylvanlake.ca

Municipal Enforcement will investigate snow and ice covered walkways and sidewalks on a “complaint-received” basis.

Failure to comply with this Bylaw may result in the issuance of a $115.00 fine to the owner or occupant of the property.

Your cooperation in keeping the property surrounding your home clean, clear and safe is greatly appreciated.

STREET MAINTENANCE STREET CLEANING AND SNOW REMOVAL Traffic Bylaw #1521/2009 During the Town’s “Snow Removal Program,” and also subject to weather conditions, signs will be posted for Snow Removal.

All streets subject to snow removal will have the entrances posted with the following signage, twenty-four (24) hours prior to snow removal/plowing: Street Maintenance No Parking 7 am – 7 pm All vehicles that remain on the roadway AFTER the expiration of the 24-hour period may result in the issuance of a $57.00 fine to the registered owner and /or police or peace officers towing the vehicle, at the owners’ expense. *Please note that these signs are valid up to 72 hours, as weather conditions may delay the program.

Coming Events BREAKFAST WITH SANTA TICKETS ON SALE Breakfast with Santa Claus tickets are now on sale for $5 at the Aquatic Centre. Advance ticket purchase is required for this fun-filled event on Nov. 3. Get them before they sell out! Contact 403.887.2199 for more information THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE’S SANTA CLAUS PARADE Register your organization/business in this year’s Santa Claus Parade! To make sure you are a part of this exciting event, scheduled for 7:00 pm on November 29, 2013, register before November 22- either stop by our Aquatic Centre in person or fill out our online form found at www. sylvanlake.ca/public-notices

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Chinook’s Celebrations evening honoured staff; welcomed new teachers

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

every level and every employee group at Celebrations,” said Superintendent Kurt Sacher. “It is so important for us to validate these people for the very important roles they provide in our division. As a large organization, we rely very heavily on all our people and it’s wonderful to showcase a number of them at

Chinook’s Edge School Division acknowledged long-serving staff and welcomed 23 new teachers at its annual Celebrations evening last Friday.

“What is special is that we honour

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this event every year.”

Celebrations acknowledged staff for long service awards and included the ATA Induction for new teachers. The event also provided an opportunity to pay tribute to retiring staff.

Long service honourees (number of years) from the area included: C. P. Blakely School - Lesley Bystrom (10), Linda Teulon (10), Shirley Skagen-Daniels (15), Regan Lynn (20). École Steffie Woima Elementary School - Deb Carlson-McNaughton (20), Pauline Vallee (20), Ronald Vallee (20), Betty Welch (25). École Fox Run School - Jeannine Bennie (10), Darren Pickering (15), Tracey Lynn (20).

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Think hot, sultry nights and days of o music, dance, color and food!

Join us for our Latin Fiesta wheree w wee our ful celebrate all things Spanish. Colourful décor and costumes, tropical d. N ott ttoo refreshments and delicious food.

Not sic that mention Latin dancing and music will make your heart race! m The chilly weather outside will seem att, a world away as you dance, eat, sing and carouse with friends aatt Aspen Ridge.

Plan to attend the 2013 Small Business Staff Christmas Party!

The SYLVAN LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents an evening of fun & entertainment featuring “The Bitchy Chicks”

Saturday, December 7, 2013

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École H. J. Cody School - Kerry Heisler (15).

Spruce View School - Glen Brooke (10), Valerie Fiege (15), Fay O’Donnell (20).

Division Office - Bonnie Pickering (15), Trevor Sanche (20).

ATA Inductees - Matthew Merkley, École Steffie Woima School; Jaleesa Hallgren, C. P. Blakely School; Amy Austin, École H. J. Cody High School; and Lindsay Hillman, Spruce View School.

Retirees - Cyndy Berry from École H. J. Cody School; Joan Budd, Deb Carlson-McNaughton and Kathy Leszynski from École Steffie Woima Elementary School; Barb Leedham and Charles Silk from École Fox Run School; Sue Charles and Barb Hanson from Poplar Ridge School; and Linda Snell from Spruce View School.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Rowhousing, single family homes dominated October building stats So far in 2013, permits have been issued for 92 single family homes as compared to 72 the previous year

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

New home construction continues to propel Sylvan Lake’s building statistics with October posting a total of $2.8 million in activity.

Two rowhousing buildings on Reid Court in Ryders Ridge, with a total of nine units, accounted for just over $1.3 million of that total, according to statistics released

by the town.

Permits were also issued for six new homes, all of those in Ryders Ridge.

Construction value for five of the six homes ranged from $153,900 to $216,580.

The other home was pegged at $257,555.

Together they contributed almost $1.22 million to the month’s tally.

Other residential permits were issued for five basement developments, three detached garages, two decks, a garage

suite, and a hot tub.

In the downtown area, a permit, for construction valued at $29,008, was issued for tenant improvements on the second floor at the Sylvan Medical Centre building on 46th Street and another for demolition of the former Sylvan Lake Resort and Conference Centre sales office on 49th Street.

So far in 2013, permits have been issued for 92 single family homes as compared to

72 the previous year. Also ahead of last year’s statistics are multi-family residences with 98 units permitted so far compared to 88 in 2012.

The year-to-date total for all building permits is $43,280,782.58, just 4.2 per cent behind the 10 month total of $45.1 million

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Free session to help participants improve heart health SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an information session to better understand their heart health.

Heart Wise is a free, three-hour group session offered by Alberta Health Services. Nutrition and food services professionals will share their expertise and guide interactive discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health.

Heart Wise will be held Nov. 15

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from 9 a.m. to noon in the conference room of the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, 4602 49 Ave. Please call 1-877-314-6997 for more information or to register.

Participants will learn about: • High blood pressure: its causes, risk factors and complications.

• High cholesterol: its causes, risk factors and

complications.

• Heart healthy diets and lifestyle choices.

• How to measure blood pressure.

• Setting goals to live better.

The session is open to anyone interested in developing a healthier lifestyle and recommended for residents diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, or people diagnosed with risk factors, such as diabetes or a family history of heart disease.

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Four calls in past week

Following are calls responded to

by Sylvan Lake’s volunteer firefighters, during the week ending November 4, as supplied by Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scanland.

Tu e s d ay, October 29 - 11:31 a.m. - medical assistance, 45 Street Crescent.

T hu r s d ay, October 31 - 12:27 a.m. - medical assistance, Herder Drive.

T hu r s d ay, October 31 - 1:48 p.m. - alarm, no fire, Lodge Place.

Saturd ay, November 2 - 7:05 p.m. - public hazard, power lines, 48th Street.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Fun

- Liam Killeen, Kieran Fisher and Jake Morin made for an interesting trio, as they posed in their costumes at École Fox Run School’s Halloween dance last Wednesday.

Colourful

- Jordan Foisy, Tierra Roblin and Desarai Forster wore co-ordinating costumes, each dressed as a different colour of crayon.

STUART FULLARTON PHOTOS

Costumed

- A variety of costumes were on display at École Fox Run School gym as students attended the school’s Halloween dance last Wednesday.

Enjoying the fun together were Starla Neufeld, Victoria Ternes, Dawson Bordeleau and Angelia Noseworthy

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OPERATION: SAFE SIDE-WALKING! Ensuring a Safe & Accessible Community For All to Enjoy With the arrival of snow and ice, Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement wants to remind property owners and occupants of their responsibility to ensure that all walkways and sidewalks adjoining their property are completely free of snow and ice.

Snow and ice left on sidewalks is extremely hazardous, especially for those who are disabled or who have limited mobility. Severe injuries and legal consequences can result from a mishap on a snow or ice- covered sidewalk. Residential or commercial sidewalks left unmaintained also create difficulties for mail services, meter readers, delivery drivers, and emergency personnel.

For this reason, the Sylvan Lake Community Standards Bylaw (1592/2012) requires that all property owners and occupiers clear snow and ice (down to bare pavement) on all public sidewalks next to their property, within 48 hours of any accumulation.

Operation: Safe Side-Walking! is all about community sidewalk health and safety.

The Program aims to promote a stronger partnership between citizens and the Town of Sylvan Lake to identify potentially hazardous winter conditions on residential and commercial sidewalks. Using a “teamwork” approach, the Program enhances vigilance and encourages property owners to responsibly remove snow and ice from community sidewalks adjacent to their property *Sylvan Lake residential property owners or occupiers can pick up free pails of sand and salt from Public Works for their use on sidewalks (Note: Residents must supply their own pail). *This service is NOT available for commercial purposes.

Identify and share your winter sidewalk safety concern with us by any one of the following methods: Email: safesidewalking@sylvanlake.ca or, Submit an Online Complaint by visiting

www.sylvanlake.ca Call Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement 403-858-7280, or Mail us directly: Protective Services, c/o Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement

35th Annual Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce

Business Awards

Winners

Business of the Year Canadian Tire Cheryl Darling - Memorial Award

Lani Rouillard Green Business Award

Serenella Spa & Salon on Employee of the Yearr

Leah Mcintyre Customer Service Award d

Strategis Group Rotary Citizen of The year

Brenda Dale

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Benefit dance will support cancer-stricken Sylvan Lake resident

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

benefit and hopes the Sylvan Lake community will join her in supporting her close friend.

“I said to (Kerr) before I starting planning this that if any town can pull together, it’s Sylvan Lake,” said Oickle.

“What better way to get everybody aware and pulling together right now than to have a benefit dance.”

Also taking place will be a 50/50 draw, a head shaving competition, and a raffle for a basket filled with items donated by people and businesses.

“We have a big raffle basket, and it’s just full of donations,” said Oickle.

“There are a lot of really nice things in

A night of dancing, competitions and fundraising on Nov. 16 will provide a cancer-stricken Sylvan Lake resident with financial support as her treatments continue.

Danielle Kerr, 34, was diagnosed two months ago with bladder cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

That diagnosis arrived less than a year after she found out she has polycystic kidney disease.

Friend Lisa Oickle is planning the

there.”

“The small local businesses downtown have been wonderful,” said Oickle. “It’s coming together.”

Oickle said Kerr has always been the first to help others in their times of need. During a difficult period in her own life, Oickle was grateful to have Kerr’s support.

She feels now is the time to return the favour.

“The support from Danielle was overwhelming,” said Oickle. “She’s always willing to do things for others and not think of herself. She’s a very giving person.”

“It’s hard to see (Kerr) going through what she’s going through, but she has the most genuine attitude and heart about this that I think any person could have,” she said. “She’s still got a big smile on her face.”

The dance will start at 8 p.m. at Sylvan Lake Legion on Nov. 16.

Tickets cost $5 individually, or $10 for a group of three.

For more information, and to purchase tickets prior to the event, contact Lisa Oickle at 587-876-6133.

Celebrated

403-748-4455 Raced

- Sylvan Lake Beavers held a Halloween theme night Oct. 24 where they made milk jug pumpkins with a battery powered tea light inside and played the Mummy wrap race game.

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Sunday Service at 10:30 am Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm Everyone is encouraged & welcomed to join us.

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Seventh-day Adventist Church 4607 - 47 Avenue

403-887-2604

Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship Watch Bill Santos/Mark Finley on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV. Pastor Warren Kay

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Sponsored by the

Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

Sunday Services & Sunday School @ 10:00 am

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Alliance Community Church Anglican Church www.sylvanlake-anglican.ca 4404 - 47th Avenue 403-887-8811 www.sylvanlakealliance.com

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Nov. 10 - Holy Communion with Rev. Ethel English (B.A.S.)

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

4:00 pm Services Last Sunday of each month.

403-877-9634 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

Worship Service 9:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School during 9:30 am service

3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

Nursery provided

Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim Rilling Youth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen Children’s Ministry Coordinators: Stacia Dyck & Lindsay Haugan

Worshipping at Seventh–day Adventist Church 4607-47 Avenue

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, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702

Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416 Nov. 10 Service

10:30 AM Remembrance Day Sunday Sunday School & Youth Nursery is available. memorial_office@shaw.ca www.slmpc.ca A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

Sunday School 10:15 am Church Services 11:30 am www.sylvanlakealc.org Contact Chairman Lyle Hillman 587-797-1269

Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church Father Gabriel Udeh

Mass Times Parish Priest: Saturday Evening: Email: ourloa@telus.net Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning: 5033-47a Avenue Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

(Last Sunday of each Administration Office: month 9:00 a.m.)

Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398 Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

Rimbey 403-843-2126 Weekday mass Emergency Cell: 403-963-0954 Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Sports memorabilia, desserts among items at benefit auction Further donations are still being accepted and encouraged.

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A number of Sylvan Lake residents are doing their best to help a friend in need by organizing a benefit auction Nov. 16.

Proceeds from the event, which will include live and silent auctions and a dessert auction, will go to Shawna Seifert, whose husband Craig died as the result of a motorcycle accident earlier this year.

The goal, according to a letter from organizers, is to “financially assist Shawna with her expenses in these difficult months ahead”.

June Duncalfe is one of four people organizing the auctions, and hopes many people will attend to show their love and support for Seifert.

She’s grateful for the kindness that has already been shown by the community.

“I’m just overwhelmed with

the support and am grateful to the people in this community,” she said. “Shawna knows that we’re behind her. We’re here for her.”

Donations have been received from local businesses and community members.

“People have donated lots of good stuff,” said Duncalfe.

“We’ve got some hockey paraphernalia, and a lot of other really cool stuff from local businesses.”

Responses were received from “all over” after notice of the event was made public, she added.

Further donations are still being accepted and encouraged.

“We are happy to have anything from a rice crispy square to Black Forest gourmet,” said Duncalfe. “It does not matter, it’s just so much fun. You know people will pay just to support Shawna.”

People may also donate items

to live and silent auctions.

Those interested are asked to phone June or Kevin Duncalfe at 403-887-3990, or Greg or Diane Smith at 403-391-2510.

The auctions are open to the entire community, and will begin at 7 p.m. at Sylvan Lake Community Centre, Nov. 16.

“We just needed to do this,” said Duncalfe. “It’s going to be a fun night.”

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- Students at École Fox Run School have set up a ‘dollar’ store as part of their Operation Christmas Child campaign. In the store inside the library students have the opportunity to purchase items that can be included in shoeboxes for the Samaritan’s Purse campaign. They’re learning about empathy, giving back and practising their leadership skills, said staff involved in the project.

Last year the school contributed 350 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child. Special thanks to Betty Finner who provided over 500 scarves or handkerchiefs to the store. Some of the students involved were Kendra Morris, Taiah Bromley, Tatyanna Stoecz, Keagan Pratt, Sara Tallon, Blythe Playford, Taylor Ferguson and Hannah Lynn. Many others were away because buses didn’t run Monday when the picture was taken.

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Remembrance Day, celebrated November 11, 1936, shows quite a different scene than at the Cenotaph currently. Construction of Sylvan Lake’s Cenotaph was initially discussed when 35 local veterans celebrated Vimy in April 1934. It was constructed of native stone and financed exclusively by the veterans. In July 1935 the Cenotaph was unveiled with 60 veterans from Sylvan Lake and Red Deer districts in attendance. This picture, which was in the Sheila Jarvin accession, would be of the second Remembrance Day service held at the Cenotaph. It’s one of a series of historic photos we’ll publish during Sylvan Lake’s 100th anniversary. If you’ve got a photo you’d like us to print, please get in touch with editor Steve Dills at 403-887-2331 or email it to editor@sylvanlakenews.com along with as much information as you can provide.

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Much activity for Legion volunteers throughout Veterans’ Week Remembrance Day Service begins at 10:30 Monday

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake’s main Remembrance Day service takes place inside at the multiplex again this year.

Please arrive early on Monday (Nov. 11), encouraged organizers. Those attending are asked to be seated by 10:30 a.m. when the service will begin with a march on of colours followed by Veterans, Legion and Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary members, Canadian Forces, RCMP, civilian police, fire and EMS, Cadets, members of Sylvan Lake Scouting and Girl Guide groups.

Several young people are involved in this year’s service. Besides those reading the scriptures, the winners of last year’s Legion Literary contests, Kirstynn Joseph and Derek Penman, will read their submissions.

Following the service, lunch will be served at the Legion, preceded by a short program of presentations. Then there’s a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park at 2 p.m.

Across from the Legion, in the town parking lot, will be the It’s An Honour! mobile exhibit which will be open for people to view from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (see

separate story).

But before the service even takes place, a lot of volunteers are involved in other Veterans’ Week and Remembrance activities.

The Poppy Campaign began on Oct. 25 with volunteers dropping off trays of poppies at participating businesses. Among those involved were Laverne Asselstine, Marie and Roy Mattson, Bryan Lambertson, Bob Hamelin, Linda Nye, Wayne Sundell, Joe Brink, Percy Bryant, Edie and Joe Dracek, Bonnie King, Myrna Gorsalitz, Kendall Currie, Evelyn Crawford and Dodie Lineham. The same group volunteers have also been canvassing businesses for donations and to provide wreathes or crosses.

Crosses were placed on the graves of veterans at Lakeview, Kuusamo, Burnt Lake and Alto Reste cemeteries last week by Bob Hamelin, Cliff Halvorson, Percy Bryant, Larry Neis, Warren Pubanz, Laverne Asselstine, Wayne Sundell and Gordon Graham.

Then in the days leading up to Nov. 11th, Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary members dressed in their uniforms visited schools in Sylvan Lake, Poplar Ridge and Benalto as well as Sylvan Lake Lodge to participate in their Remembrance activities.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row. – John McCrae

Involved in this endeavour have been Jim and Gerri Stewart.

Evelyn Crawford, Sharon Graham, Barry Funds raised through the Poppy Virtue, Wayne Coubrough, Larry Neis, Campaign are kept in a separate trust Gordon Graham, Kathie Duncan, Butch account and may be used to assist any perBouchard, Millie Little, Thelma Pauquette, son who is serving or has honourably Bob Hamelin, Muriam Jaffrey and Reta served in the Canadian Forces and their Coubrough. families who are in need of assistance. This A lunch is being held for Veterans and may include providing personal comforts their spouses at the Sylvan Lake Legion for Veterans and their widows/widowers branch today (Thursday) at noon. who are hospitalized or in long term care Legion members will participate in a facilities, post secondary education bursaPoppy Blitz on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 ries for children and grandchildren of vetp.m. at Canadian Tire, Rexall Drugs, erans, prizes for the Remembrance Literary Sobeys, Sylvan Lake Value Drug Mart and and Poster contest winners, and donations Walmart. Those involved include Norm to Cadet Corps, said chairperson Sharon and Lorraine Salive, Durward and Kathie Graham.

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Exhibit about Canadian awards, medals in Sylvan for Remembrance Day

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Sylvan Lake Rememberance Day Service Lake Rememberance Monday, Nov 11 10:30 am at the Sylvan lakeDay Multiplex Service Monday, Nov 11 10:30 am at the Sylvan lake Multiplex

A mobile exhibit travelling across Canada to connect, honour and inspire Canadians, will be in Sylvan Lake next week.

It’s An Honour! introduces visitors to the Canadian Honours System — all the awards and medals that the Governor General hands out each year to ordinary Canadians, be it for bravery, military valour, service to the community, academic achievement and excellence, said Katie O’Brian, program manager with the Governor General’s office. “It celebrates the extraordinary achievements of ordinary Canadians.”

The exhibit is housed inside a large 18 wheeler truck which is 27 metres long. The truck opens up anywhere — be it a school parking lot, a field or outside a community centre and visitors climb up into the exhibit.

It’s coming to Sylvan Lake Sunday afternoon in preparation for an event in the town parking lot across from The Royal Canadian Legion Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then on Tuesday and Wednesday it will be parked at École Fox Run School where students from both Fox Run and École Mother Teresa Catholic School will visit it. It will also be open to the public on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.

The exhibit is free, accessible and fully bilingual.

It’s fun, interactive and educational, teaching Canadians about the National Honours System and allowing them to see and touch some of the awards and medals themselves, read recipients’ stories and learn how they too can nominate deserving individuals from their communities for these awards and honours.

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“We’ve even had a sergeant who is featured in the exhibit come and visit,” said O’Brian. “The medals themselves are on display — the Victoria Cross, the Star of Military Valour, the Medal of Military Valour and the Sacrifice Medal.”

Discover stories of honours recipients, test your knowledge of Canada’s national honours and share comments in the exhibit’s interactive areas, states information on the exhibit. Watch an inspiring hologram message from Chris Hatfield, former Canadian astronaut and the first Canadian to hold both the military and civil Meritorious Service Decorations.

The exhibit has been on the road since July 29th when it started in Regina. Over the next two years, the mobile exhibit will journey to schools, community centres, special events and small towns across the country.

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Wear a poppy to honour contributions veterans have made

BY KERRY TOWLE, MLA SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

On November 11, Canadians stand together to remember the sacrifice so many have made throughout the decades to protect our freedoms.

World War I and World War II changed and shaped the world we know today. Since then, Canadians have served honourably all over the world, including in Korea, Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan.

It’s hard to imagine a more difficult circumstance than the trenches of World War I, in which our nation’s young men lived and fought for years.

In the First World War, 650,000 brave Canadians served and fought, and 68,000 made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives to protect the freedoms of others.

In World War II, Canada emerged as a formidable maritime force. With a strong navy and accompanying merchant marine, they were the lifeline that kept Britain alive to fight through the blockade it faced. Canada established itself as a world-renowned pilot training hub, producing the pilots who would prove to be pivotal in turning the war around for the Allies and eventually earning victory. More than

a million Canadians served and 47,000 died fighting for freedom in Italy, Hong Kong, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany.

After World War II, global tensions erupted again in Asia in 1950. In the Korean War, about 26,000 Canadians served and over 500 died.

In recent years, Canadians have served and fought valiantly to protect these same freedoms we cherish in Afghanistan. Thousands of Canada’s fighting forces have conducted combat and humanitarian missions in this beleaguered country, and have pushed back against extremism and terrorism to make way for democracy and fundamental human rights.

Around Remembrance Day every year, we wear the poppy to honour the contributions our veterans have made.

The Poppy campaign supports the great work of Canadian Legion branches here in Alberta and across Canada. I encourage everyone to wear the poppy and to attend a local service on November 11.

Many soldiers who have served Canada over the decades have returned with injuries that affect them for the rest of their lives. To these freedom fighters, I say thank you. Canadians are eternally grateful for your contribution to our peace and freedom.

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Allan Cameron, founder of Sylvan Lake based Veterans Voices of Canada put the finishing touches on a display honouring Remembrance activities at the town’s Municipal Government Building Tuesday morning. The display will be available for public viewing in the main foyer until Nov. 15th, he said. The aim of the non-profit organization is to interview veterans on camera so videos of their experiences and reminiscences are preserved for history and educational purposes. Copies of the interviews are donated to schools, museums and libraries as well as the family of the veterans interviewed. For more information on Veterans’ Voices, check the website www.vetvoicecan.org.

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Newspaper headlines, now faded and yellowed with age, read ‘Germany Defeated.’ The story goes on to say “unconditional surrender terms signed at 2:41 a.m. May 7. Hostilities ceased at 11:01 p.m. Central European Time, May 8.

Surrender ratified in Berlin.

The story is written in Sylvan Lake News. The date is May 9, 1945.

Every year about this time, I re-read this story.

And every year, as I pin a blood red poppy to my jacket, I feel humble, proud and grateful simply because I can.

It is almost time, once again, for Remembrance Day. Poppies. Blood red symbols of what went on before. Lest we forget.

Part of my job as a reporter is interviewing veterans. Humbly asking them to reach into the past and shake off the dust of memories that have stayed undisturbed for years.

They are gentle, kind, and mellowed with age, these veterans, grandfathers, great grandfathers. And sometimes, if I’m very lucky they will talk to me.

In the telling, they allow me to go there with them, to no man’s land, to places where fear lived hand in hand with courage.

As they take me with them to those long ago days where theirs was a nameless face among thousands of other nameless faces who fought on the front lines, in the trenches and stared death down face-to-face, there is always an invisible thread of pride woven into the pictures they paint.

Fierce. Unwavering. Strong.

The guns are silenced now. The uniforms have long since been packed away.

But etched deep inside, the memories will never die.

The short life story of one such war veteran holds

special interest to me because we shared the same birth father.

I never met him, but I have read and re-read his diary.

Richard Wellington Warden was killed March 9, 1944 during a night take-off on the east/west runway at RAF Station Einshmer, five miles east of Hader, Palestine. He is buried in the Khayt Beach War Cemetery, Israel. He was 21 years old.

I think about him sometimes, especially now, as Nov. 11 rolls around again.

I think about the entries he wrote in his diary.

He didn’t write about war, or medals or honour or even being afraid.

He wrote about girls. Buddies. The thrill of flying.

Mostly he wrote about coming home. That’s really all he wanted. He didn’t want to be in a stinking war where the stench of the dying that littered the battlefield threatened to choke those who were living still.

He wanted to be home — to smell the fragrance of spring, taste the sweetness of his girl’s kiss, hear his brother’s laughter, see the smoke curling out of the chimney of the old farm house.

But he never came home. “We regret to inform you,� the telegram said. “Your son lost his life during flying operations at 2 a.m. on March 9, 1944.

The telegraph my father received that day brought the grim reality of war to a little Alberta town where the first crocuses of spring were just beginning to peak through the brittle white crust of winter snow.

I think about that young man and how history, with maddening regularity, seems to repeat itself. I think about the young men and women who have died in Afghanistan. And I think about the wives and husbands and parents who wait.

This year once again, I pin a blood red poppy on my jacket.

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Lacombe County has a new reeve and deputy reeve following an organizational meeting last Thursday.

Division 4 Councillor Paula Law assumed the reeve’s chair after taking her Oath of Office from County Commissioner Terry Hager. She expressed thanks to council for its support and pledged to perform her duties in a fair and straightforward manner.

“I would like to express my sincere

thanks for the continued support from Division 4 this past election,” Law said in a media release. “Congratulations to all councillors in Lacombe County who were acclaimed or elected. I would also like to thank my fellow councillors for their support, trust and confidence in electing me to the position of reeve. I look forward to my new responsibilities and commit to working together for all of Lacombe County to maintain the high standards set by my predecessors.”

Following Law’s election and swearing in, Division 2 Councillor Brenda Knight

was elected as Deputy Reeve.

“I am honoured to have been elected for a second term as a county councillor and to be chosen by my fellow councillors for the office of deputy reeve,” Knight said. “Our council is a strong team committed to providing quality leadership while serving the residents of Lacombe County. I look forward to carrying out my new responsibilities and will work hard to maintain the quality of life that citizens of Lacombe County enjoy and deserve.”

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SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 21

THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

RCMP NOTES

HOMEOWNER FOUND INTOXICATED MALE PASSED OUT IN HER RESIDENCE

dence along with the other occupants of the home until police arrived. A 20-year-old Sylvan Lake male was arrested and transported to cells. He is charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling house.

3:01 p.m. – A domestic dispute has resulted in an assault charge against a 26-year-old Jarvis Bay resident. A 22-year-old female contacted police and advised that she had been assaulted by her common law spouse at their Jarvis Bay residence. Two young children in the residence at the time of the assault were not injured. The male turned himself into police

and was charged.

Monday, October 28th 1:11 a.m. – RCMP attended a domestic dispute at a residence on Reynolds Road in Sylvan Lake. A 35-year-old male came out of his residence with visible minor injuries and advised that he was assaulted by his common-law spouse when he attempted to call police. Alcohol was a factor in the incident. A 34-year-old Sylvan Lake female is now charged with assault.

1:46 p.m. – A break and enter is currently being investigated by RCMP. A 58-year-old male reported that his residence on Range Road 21 in Lacombe County was

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Tuesday, October 29th 2:39 a.m. – A 40-year-old Penhold male is facing several charges in relation to a stop by RCMP outside Fas Gas on Herder at Hinshaw Drive in Sylvan Lake.

A male was questioned by an RCMP member and found to have an outstanding warrant out of Red Deer as well as being on probation with conditions not to consume alcohol or carry weapons. He was suspected of having consumed alcohol and was found in possession of bear spray and heavy gauge wire. He was also found in possession of illegal drugs. He is now facing a charge of refusal of an

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4:00 p.m. – A 16-year-old Lacombe female has been fined as a result of a traffic stop on Highway 20 at Aspelund Road. A speeding and erratic driver was reported heading southbound on Highway 20 toward the traffic circle in Sylvan Lake. The vehicle was stopped by RCMP and the 16-yearold female driver and a 20-yearold male passenger were questioned. The female was issued a $400 careless driving fine.

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Sunday, October 27th 2:44 a.m. – A 911 call was placed to RCMP after a homeowner found an intoxicated male passed out in her residence on 44th Street in Sylvan Lake. The woman was told to exit the resi-

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Variety

Many colourful characters flooded into the gym at École Steffie Woima Elementary School last Thursday as students held a parade and dance. Due to the size of the student body, Kindergarten to Grade 2 students paraded through the gym while Grade 3-5 students sat back and applauded their efforts. Then the choir sang for their classmates before a dance was held. Family and friends joined students for the afternoon’s activities.

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During their regular meeting Oct. 28, Sylvan Lake councillors: • proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month in Sylvan Lake.

“We call upon citizens to speak out against family violence. We call upon you to make a difference by creating a culture of support for those affected by family violence. And we call upon you to encourage all Albertans to help make our province violence free in 2013 and beyond. You can speak up for those who are silenced,” read Mayor Sean McIntyre.

• discussed which provincial government department representatives to meet with when they attend the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association convention Nov. 19-22.

Councillor Matt Prete wanted to meet w it h A lb e r t a Environment to figure out the stages necessary to do something about the lake level so that council could then host a town hall meeting to explain the situation to

residents.

Mayor Sean McIntyre asked that they meet w it h A lb e r t a Transportation “to discuss impacts of change to the 781-11 intersection and learn about future plans for the Highway 20-781 realignment. He’d like to hear their impression of changes that were made to the intersections.

• determined which councillors were going to which Federation of Canadian Muncipalities (FCM) conventions.

Typically the mayor and two councillors attend the annual FCM meeting with councillors rotating through the meetings during their term.

Councillors Megan Chernoff and Dale Plante were selected to go to the meeting in Niagara Falls May 30-June 2, 2014; all councillors will attend the meeting in Edmonton in 2015; councillors Matt Prete and Jas Payne will go to Winnipeg in 2016 and councillors Chris Lust and Graham Parsons will go to Ottawa in 2017.

• agreed to keep franchise fees the same as past years for electrical

After being sworn in as Sylvan Lake councillors for the 20132017 term, Graham Parsons, Dale Plante, Megan Chernoff, Chris Lust, Matt Prete and Jas Payne, surrounded Mayor Sean McIntyre for an official portrait, Oct. 28.

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Franchise fees are payments made by utility companies to obtain an exclusive franchise to provide utility distribution services within the community.

Utility companies raise funds to pay these fees by charging their customers.

The 2014 electrical franchise fee with Fortis Alberta will be 10 per cent, a rate that hasn’t

changed since 2004. For 2014, it’s projected the town will be paid $730,000 by Fortis, an increase of $44,000.

The natural gas franchise fee will also remain at the same rate as it has since 2004. It’s estimated the town will collect $579,370 in 2014 from this fee.

• heard from Chief Administrative Officer Betty Osmond about a number of projects

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Lakeshore Drive water main twinning

project is almost complete. The road has been repaved and minor concrete curb and sidewalk replacements will follow shortly.

Street modernization along 47A Avenue, 52nd and 53rd streets is complete except for minor landscaping.

East Storm Channel construction and other storm ditch cleanouts will be done by Urban Dirtworks over the next few months.

Reports to address concerns with future growth planning for water supply and distribution, sewage treatment facility upgrading and impacts of Golf Course Creek flow through Marina Bay are being critiqued and will be presented to council shortly.

Osmond noted a request for proposals for architectural services for

the multiplex will be released by tomorrow (Nov. 1st). Once an architect has been secured further design refinement and a design charette will be undertaken so a facility design can be finalized.

Work continues on the fire hall project which is scheduled for tender, contract award and construction start by spring.

With favourable weather in October approximately 1.4 km. of paving was completed on trails. This included about 400 metres of new trail, as well as rebuilding and overlaying of existing trails. A new trail connection was constructed to connect Leader Field West with the dog park and the remainder of trail work along the railway going east from 46th Street was completed.

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SPORTS

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Final game

- A group of Bears chased down a ball carrying Hornet during the final quarter of play at the B-side league final Saturday afternoon on the snowy turf at Great Chief Park in Red Deer. The Bears led 7-0 with 1:31 left in the final quarter when the Hornets scored a touchdown. Final score 13-7 for the Hornets after they added a second touchdown with three seconds left on the clock.

Charger as teammate Eban England ran to intercept during a recent Tigers game. The Tigers atom football team had a great season the year, playing their last game on Saturday and ending just as the snow began to fall. With 27 players aged 8 to 10 years old and numerous volunteers, the Tigers thank all sponsors of Sylvan Lake Minor Football for their bountiful support. Spring camp will be held next May. Anyone interested in playing or helping with football for 2014 can find more information at www.SLMFA.com.

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H. J. Cody Laker Madi Bennett (10), jumped to return the ball while teammates Jessie Stormoen (6) and Madi Prelle (1) watched during Tuesday night’s JV girls league game against Westaskiwin Sabres. The local girls lost the first set 25-13, won the second set 27-25 and lost the third and fourth sets 25-22 and 25-20. All were closely matched contests with multiple volleys adding excitement for their fans. Their final game of the season goes in Rocky Mountain House next Thursday then championships are on Nov. 16. The Lakers are currently sitting with a 2-3 record on the season.

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Bears season ended by defeat in Red Deer

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS The season is over for members of Sylvan Lake Bears peewee football team, following defeat by Red Deer Hornets on a snow-covered field in Red Deer Saturday.

Despite holding the lead for the majority of the B-side league final, the Bears lost 13-7. Late points scored by the Hornets meant the Bears found themselves lacking time needed to claw their way back.

The Bears were ahead 7-0 with 1:31 left in the final quarter when a Hornet scrambled through the Bear defence and into the end zone on a kick return. The second Hornet touchdown was scored with just three seconds left in the game.

Nonetheless, head coach Garnet Rambaut was proud of the effort

put in by his players, as they battled for victory in less-than-ideal playing conditions.

“We had some good performances,” he said. “Everybody played well and played their hearts out, so that’s all I can ask of them.”

Snowfall intensified as the game progressed, and began to have an affect on players in the third quarter, according to Rambaut.

“The weather being the way it was caused a few slips and fumbles, and we had our opportunities we couldn’t take advantage of,” he said.

“That’s the way it goes.”

Rambaut described his players as “naturally disappointed” after the game, and spoke of his pride in the way they handled themselves this season.

A heavy defeat by Stettler in the Bears’ first game of the season in September left Rambaut and his

coaching staff wondering how remaining games would pan out.

He described making it to the B-side final as “quite an accomplishment” for the Bears — a team made up primarily of first-year players.

“They really worked hard this year and faced a lot of adversity. I’m proud of them for what they accomplished.”

The outlook for next season is positive, he added. Although five or six players aren’t returning, the Bears will be strengthened by those coming up from Sylvan Lake Tigers atom team.

About 13 of this year’s players will also return.

Bears players, coaches and management will celebrate their season with an awards banquet in December, before beginning preparations for next season in spring.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Shadow Riders back with 31 members

BY TAYLOR MASTERS SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Benalto Shadow Riders 4-H Club is back at it with 31 members and a new executive council this season.

The first meeting was Oct. 6th at Benalto where they decided their new council. The president is Brooke Kentz, vice-president is Kaycee Masters, secretary is Casey Cole and treasurer is Taylor Masters. New leaders are Jodi Masters and Sonja Players

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Riding lessons are underway. The first ride was a success with a potluck and games. A jeopardy trail clinic is coming up for levels 1-3. This is when kids take their horses through obstacles. They are also preparing for a jumping clinic for the levels 4-7.

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MELCOR 4-YEAR-OLD LAKERS The team worked on developing their skating skills. +of the Week – #7 Brayden Berry

TERRY’S LEASE MAINTENANCE NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 11 vs. Spruceview 5 +of the Week – Nathan Briggs

YOUNG GUNS DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Blackfalds 6 +of the Week – Ashton Rosentreter

ALL ABOUT BOUNCING NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Calgary 6 +of the Week – Landyn Sigfusson

WATTS PROJECTS DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Lacombe 8 +of the Week – Bryce Dutka

DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS NOVICE LAKERS Rocky Mountain House Tournament Won 2, lost 0 +of the Week – #3 Jace Junk

DAIRY QUEEN DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Bentley 10 +of the Week – Chase Heide

SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES ATOM LAKERS Lakers 13 vs. Stettler 3 +of the Week – #10 Tyson Tisdale

FORMULA POWELL LP DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 8 vs. Lacombe 5 +of the Week – #7 Danika Vandermeer

SERVUS CREDIT UNION ATOM LAKERS No Games

ETR PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 0 vs. Delburne 10 +of the Week – Dylan Karcha

STRATEGIS GROUP ATOM LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Innisfail 2 Lakers 8 vs. Co-Operators Insurance Lakers 0 +of the Week – Jayce Soley

SYLVAN CONCRETE BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Airdrie 1 Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 5 +of the Week – #2 Loclyn Kabatoff (Kabby)

CASTAWAY SPORTS NOVICE LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Blackfalds 5 +of the Week – Zachary Welsh

CO-OPERATORS INSURANCE ATOM LAKERS Lakers 0 vs. Strategis Group Lakers 8 +of the Week – Justin Lucas TRILLIANT PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 7 vs. Foothills Bison 5 +of the Week – Kyle Gerrits SCOTIA BANK PEEWEE LAKERS No Games COMFORT INN PEEWEE LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Eckville 12 +of the Week – Easton Springinatic

REDCORE BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Ponoka 2 Lakers 3 vs. Camrose 3 +of the Week – Hunter Thudium (Thuds)

SYLVAN TRUCK RANCH BANTAM LAKERS Lakers 6 vs. Rocky 7 +of the Week – Rhett Scott BARNZEE MIDGET LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Lacombe 6 +of the Week – #6 Brock Boguski HOCKEY CENTRAL MIDGET LAKERS Lakers 5 vs. Lacombe 2 Lakers 4 vs. Rimbey 4 NORDIC SYSTEMS MIDGET LAKERS Lakers 2 vs. Eckville 11 +of the Week – Tucker Loroff MIDGET 2 LAKERS Lakers 3 vs. Red Deer 8

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

SPORTS

Lakers looking forward to provincial quarter final in St. Paul

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

H. J. Cody Laker Landon Rosene managed to get away from Hunting Hills Lightning defence for one big 50 yard scamper up the middle and into the end zone with just over a minute left in the opening half. But otherwise the Lakers were contained on the snow covered field at Great Chief Park Saturday afternoon.

Aiden Smaill kicked a convert as the Lakers scored seven points in the 22-7 Central Alberta High School Football league championship loss to Lightning. This was the Lightning’s third league title in the past four years. The Lakers won the title in 2011 over Lightning.

The swift footed Rosene was the Lakers’ major ‘go to’ guy as he ran for 172 yards on 19 trips. Quarterback Skylar Selk completed six of 15 passes for 35 yards, with Trent Kondor catching two balls for 13 yards.

The opening half finished 16-7 after the Lightning scored a major

and added three field goals. That score stood until midway through the fourth quarter when Hunting Hills broke through the Laker defense and scored on a run from centre field to add six points. They missed the convert.

Three minutes later, a fumble on a third down Lightning punt gave the Lakers good field position inside Hunting Hills territory but they were held and the ball turned over.

Another fumble on a Hunting Hills pass back was grabbed by the Lakers who again couldn’t capitalize.

With 31 seconds on the clock the ball was turned over to Hunting Hills and the game was finished.

“I think we exceeded a lot of expectations just getting to that game,” said coach Jeremy Braitenback. “For us to hang on showed a lot about our character.”

The Lakers were soundly beat by Hunting Hills 40-7 in their first game of the season.

“They (Lightning) made plays when they needed to and we didn’t,”

conceded Braitenback.

“We didn’t stop a couple of runs that they took in for touchdowns. We didn’t make those blocks.”

“We made a couple of mistakes early in the game, got down and never recovered,” he told the Red Deer Advocate after the game. “We started better in the second half and it looked like we had a glimmer, but they (Lightning) stepped up and shut the door.”

Now, however, it’s on to the next challenge.

The Lakers’ season continues with a Tier 3 provincial quarter-final game Saturday in St. Paul at 1:30 p.m.

“We’re looking forward to that game,” said Braitenback.

Correction: A picture in last week’s paper incorrectly identified the Lakers’ #25. It should have specified he was the team’s new quarterback Skylar Selk who’s now wearing #25; not Brian Vaillancourt who wore that jersey earlier in the season.

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BARRON 1928 - 2013 Charles Ernest Patrick Innes Barron of Red Deer, Alberta died peacefully on October 25, 2013 at the age of 85 years, surrounded by his family. Charles was born at Echinghen Pas de Calais, France on February 29, 1928 to Ernest and Maud, the youngest of 12 children.

Family was very important to Charles and his happiest times were spent with his children and grandchildren.

Charles was predeceased by his wife Sheila in 2003; his father Ernest in 1941; his mother Maud in 1962; as well as his 11 brothers and sisters. Charles is survived by his four children, Guillermo (Catherine Kappmeier), Elizabeth (Wayne) Hanson, Peter (Sandra), and Robert (Ken Cole); five grandchildren, Amanda Hanson (David Lillico), Russell Hanson (Pam Buijs), Michael Hanson (Erin Gillis), Caitlin Barron and Ethan Barron; five great-grandchildren, Silas Buijs, Noa Buijs, Lucius Hanson, Fiona Hanson and Pearl Lillico; brothers-in-law, Bill Plunkett, Peter Brown (Pam Brown) and Dashwood Balhatchett; sisters-in-law, Mardie Barron and Sylvia Chisam; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Cecile Mancini, Francoise Lacoste, Yvonne Cornet and Ruby Cameron. A Celebration of Life for Charles will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #35, 2810 Bremner Ave., Red Deer on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

In Memoriam

BLANCHE PECK Seven years have passed and gone; since the one we loved so well; was taken from our home on earth; with Jesus Christ to dwell.

The flowers we placed upon her grave; may wither and decay; but the love for her who sleeps beneath; shall never fade away.

Always in our hearts Frank & family

Farm Work

What’s Happening #50 - # 70

MATEJKA I would like to thank everyone who supported me in the election process.

Special thanks to Shelley and Tracy for the extra help .

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

~Joe-Anne Matejka

Coming Events Card Of Thanks TERYN RUMOHR

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CLASSIFIED RATE: 1-25 WORDS $15.30 additional words .26 cents each Ask about our 6 pack 8 pack Adpack All-In-1 Pack TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

755 Oilfield

PERMANENT POSITIONS available in our Smoky Lake Feedlot.

Pen checkers/Lead Herd Health Manager paying $20 - 30/hour depending on experience/qualifications.

Yard labourers and Feed Truck drivers paying $20 - 30/hour depending on experience qualifications. Housing available.

Call William 780-656-0052 or fax resume to 780-656-3962.

We change daily to serve you better.

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Coming Events

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators.

Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call 780-723-5051 Edson Alberta.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset.

Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY Hours & Deadlines

OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED Monday November 11, 2013 Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. NOV. 9 TUES. NOV. 12 Deadline is: FRI. NOV. 8, 5 p.m.

Employment #700 - #920 June 14, 1982 - Sept 30, 2013 It is difficult to put all our thoughts into words. We truly appreciate the incredible love and support, kind deeds, gestures and encouragement that we have received from so many. Ones like: ATB Bonnie Kroeker, Bee Clean, Falcon Homes including all the staff, contractors and the P a r d y F a m i l y, J u s t 4 Starters, Kevin Lapp Team Royal Lepage Network, New Clear Window Cleaning, Readwolfe Exteriors, Steffie Woima Elementary School.

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful friends and family and to everyone who gave a financial contribution anonymously. The kindness and generosity shown speaks volumns to Teryn’s character.

THANK YOU ALL Alana, kids and family

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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

Farm Work

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F/T FEED TRUCK OPERATOR for large expanding feed lot in Sundre.

Fax resume to 403-638-3908 or call 403-556-9588 or email: feedlot@hotmail.ca You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Red Deer Life Sunday Publication date: NOV. 10 Deadline is: FRI. NOV. 8, 2 p.m.

Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. NOV. 14 Deadline is: FRI. NOV. 8, 5 p.m.

Ponoka Publication date: WED. NOV. 13 Deadline is: Thur. NOV. 7, 5 p.m.

Rimbey Publication date; TUES. NOV. 12 Deadline is: Thur. NOV. 7, NOON Stettler & Weekender

Publication date: WED. NOV. 13 FRI. NOV.15 Deadline is: Fri. NOV. 8, NOON Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Lacombe Express Publication date: THURS. NOV. 14 Deadline is: FRI. NOV. 8, 5 p.m.

Bashaw Publication date: WED. NOV. 13 Deadline is: Wed. NOV. 6, 5 p.m.

Castor - Regular deadline “Remember those who fought so we could be free...”

CLASSIFIEDS 309-3300

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

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Oilfield

ENVIROEX OILFIELD RENTALS & SALES LTD. is looking for two Class 1 drivers to join our team.

We’re looking for an experience picker operator as well as a tractor driver.

Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets and a clean driver’s abstract. We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere.

Please fax your resume to 403-501-0387 or email it to: enviroex@telus.net.

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

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

LOOKING FOR BOILER OPERATORS with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223

PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca

Caregivers/ Aides

THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Oilfield

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WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office.

Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Professionals

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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES. The Town of Nanton is seeking a Director of Corporate Services.

Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Corporate Services is a key member of the Town of Nanton’s Executive Team, providing strategic leadership to the Corporation and working in the establishment of strategic direction and coordinated planning of departmental priorities and programs which align with corporate goals and objectives. The Director of Corporate Services oversees the financial operations of the Town and is responsible for all corporate services operations and leadership.

For more information and to apply, please refer to www.nanton.ca.

Restaurant/ Hotel

CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. operating as

MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS

of Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) are now hiring FULL TIME AND PART TIME Food Counter Attendants.

Basic duties include making food and serving customers.

All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, which has extended late night hours and applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts.

Students, stay home moms, retired persons, we offer part time flexibility to fit your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs for students. Wages range from $10.50 to 11.00 per hour and we will train.

Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store, on line at cbay22.telus.net or mail resume to 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Sales & Distributors

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Are you looking for extra income for Christmas? Do you want to pick up some hours now that the kids are back in school? Or are you a nursing student looking for something to work around your school schedule?

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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 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Trades

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Edwards Garage GM dealership, Rocky Mountain House. Highly competitive pay plans. Sign on and/or relocation bonus based on experience.

Phone 403-845-3328.

Email: main @edwardsgarage.com Attention Brent.

BUSY sheet metal company requires INSTALLER for residential new housing.

Must have experience, own tools and valid driver’s license. Immediate position. Please fax resume to: 403-309-8302 or e-mail: info@ comfortecheating.com Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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Red Deer’s #1 Tool Store – KMS Tools & Equipment is looking for individuals who are passionate about tools, and are committed to exceptional customer service. If you enjoy a fast paced environment, and have a can-do attitude, we have the role for you. Employee pricing, extended health bene¿ts, competitive hourly rate and training provided for the right candidate.

Trades

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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE CLASS 1 OR 3 OPERATORS. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca.

Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103. Please state what position and location you are interested in.

HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience.

Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours.

Shop person needed for full time work. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN(S) in Hanna Alberta.

Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Misc.

Help

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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Business Services #1000 - #1430

WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS

Accounting

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

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Employment Training

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Automotive

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Hours: M-F 8-5

Domestic, Import & Diesel Repair

To apply: Email: hrhomehealth@cbi.ca or fax 403-314-9117

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

Glass Shops

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AUTO • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE

403-887-2200

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

Our Door to Yours!

Mobile Glass Service

403-887-6661

403-887-2340

www.rapidauto.org Landscaping NEW FACILITY WE ARE A NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE FACILITY

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

Imports • Domestic • Trucks • SUV • Diesel Repairs

Property Clean Ups & Junk Removal

service@sylvanlakeautopro.com 1A Industrial Drive

403-340-8666

403-887-0440 Directly behind our old location

Contractors

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900 Additions & Renovations Fences & Decks Basement Development Phone: 403-588-8163

Email: rainycreekmb@gmail.com

www.rainycreek.ca

CALL SHELLEY

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.

Misc.

Services

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860 403-318-1760

positions, apply in person 53 Burnt Park Drive or email employment@kmstools.com

Misc.

Help

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12345 Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving

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Central AB. 403-318-4346

One on One community visits to provide hands on personal care to clients in their own homes

All applicants require: • Health Care Aid certification, be enrolled in a government recognized HCA program or have documented previous experience • Recent clear Criminal Record Check (within the last 3 months) • Proof of required immunizations (Hep B, Ruebella, Varicella and TB test) • Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license

Chain Link Fences Wood Fences Decks Interior Framing Finish Work

#6, 20A Sylvaire Close

Sales and Cashier

Join our team of compassionate client focused, safety conscious Health Care Aides providing superior quality care to individuals in a home or lodge setting.

• Sylvan Lake • Red Deer • Lacombe • Innisfail

• • • • •

24 HOUR COMMERCIAL EMERGENCY SERVICE

PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL? Do you want to work with a global leader that offers plenty of opportunity for growth and development?

Flight Centre is hiring throughout Alberta.

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Truckers/ Drivers

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Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

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Contractors

Now accepting resumes for full time or part time

At CBI Home Health, life as a community Health Care Aide is both personally and professionally challenging and rewarding.

CBI Home Health – Red Deer is currently recruiting certified Health Care Aides for the following positions:

Restaurant/ Hotel

Carpenters SEEKING A CAREER in Carpenters Helpers the Community Newspaper For local work.

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Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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Business Opportunities

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Painters/ Decorators

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TOP DOG - Res./Com. Painting. $35/hr FOR QUALITY WORK DONE RIGHT THE 1ST TIME. 403-896-8653 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

Personal Services

SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

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DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

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1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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Rental Equipment

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• General Equipment Rental • STIHL Products Dealer #30 Industrial Drive 403-887-0012

WE CAN MAKE IT EASIER!

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Auctions

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NRG PIPELINES LTD. 5509 Broadway Ave., Blackfalds, Alberta. Tues., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Selling Caterpillar pipelayers, picker trucks, service, welding & PU trucks; equipment trailer, enclosed cargo trailers, tools, pipeline equipment, pipe & more. See maynards.com or montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963.

Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 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

Farmers' Market

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LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

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P-49 FASTEST ICE/SNOW MELTING COMPOUND. Sidewalks, driveways, etc.

Melts ice 36 times faster than salt! 16 times faster than flake calcium chloride!

Twice as fast as competitive chemical de-icers!

Works for 36 hours.

Garth 403-888-5593; economicalproducts @telus.net.

Travel Packages

1900

THE PALMS RV RESORT; www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America.

6-5-4-3 monthly specials.

Starting at $637.50 month (plus tax/electric).

Toll free 1-855-PALMS RV (1-855-725-6778).

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Taking orders for Freezer lamb, cut and wrapped.

403-843-4365 STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale!

20x20 $4,070.

25x26 $4,879.

30x32 $6,695.

32x40 $8,374.

35x38 $9,540.

40x50 $12,900.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

UNRESERVED AUCTION. 310 - 9 Street, Wainwright, Alberta. Dispersal store & restaurant items, beers signs, antique safe and more!

11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Well Drilling

Well Drilling

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Firewood

1400

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

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

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

Manufactured Homes

Money To Loan

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1672 sq. ft., too many features to list! $169,000.

Ready for immediate delivery; www. unitedhomescanada.com.

148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie.

1-800-461-7632.

Lots For Sale

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

Well Drilling

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

Suites

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BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT ranging $550-$650 $300 d.d. All rooms above Hazzard County Bar & Grill. Call 403-887-5235 ask for Char

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CUSTOM LOG HOMES and Log Specialties - M&H Wood Specialties 1-888-991-5700 or email: sales@mhwood.com; www.mhwood.com.

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LOT FOR SALE Large pie lot in Lakeway Landing. West rear exposure, quiet crescent, size allows many plan options.

Best lot available on west side of town.

Will sell lot or build to suit.

403-505-9982

Wanted to Rent Suites #3250 - #3390

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Grain, Feed Hay

Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

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403-879-9929.

Transportation #5000-5300

SUV's

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Tires, Parts Acces.

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WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks.

Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff.

(Lloydminster).

Reply 780-875-0270.

North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE 2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser, C Package, auto., loaded 75,000 kms. $18,900. Very nice, trades considered.

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59 Hinshaw Dr. SYLVAN LAKE, AB

403-887-5908

www.woodsmere.ca

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403-887-2331

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30 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Public Notices

THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2013

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NOTICE Harsh Chandrakant Chawra name change to HARSHA CHANDRAKANT CHAWRA Please be advised that Harsh Chandrakant Chawra will now be know as Harsha Chandrakant Chawra and That Harsh Chandrakant Chawra and Harsha Chandrakant Chawra are one and the same.

Any questions can be direct at: Harsha Chandrakant Chawra Suite 4, 4503 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, Alberta. T4S 1N8

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Experiencing the excitement only a fashion show can provide

BY SALLY SANDUSKY SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

“Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” - Walt Disney Relax Don’t Do It - were the words of the music blaring in the car, as my Mom and I made our way through the busy streets of Calgary, Alberta. Mom looks over at me, “Sally relax, you will be fine”. Nervous energy creeps in, and wraps around me as a blanket.

Finally it was time to exit the car, and make my way down the street into the building of the greatest job interview of my life.

The interview that could change everything.

Truth be told, I thought I was being specifically groomed for this job, for this moment.

Not sure what to expect, I make myself open the door, “Go in Sals”, I tell myself as I nervously make myself walk through the door. Once in, I am then handed a clip board with questions that they want me to answer.

As I read through the questions, I think to myself, this is strange. “How tall are you?

What is your weight, What is your breast size (What!? They want to know how big my BOOBS are?) Sally humour kicks in.

I hand back my clipboard to this really good looking guy. Soon we are asked to line up. I can’t help but notice, that I am literally the shortest girl standing in line. To be honest, there was a lot that didn’t fit the picture here.

Soon we were told that we had to walk across this stage. In my head I was thinking (You need to see how well I walk picking up Starbucks … well this is fashion, I guess it makes sense). Then it happens, I hear my name called - Sally Sandusky … and pretty much my career as an assistant to a very cool modelling agent ended, dream down the tank, and a huge question, “What now, Heavenly Dad!” Mistakes happen, failure happens, and eventually we need to allow ourselves to rise and move on. The truth is that being a part of Eco Fashion Week 07 earlier this month was not only a surreal experience for me, but also a miracle.

Going into Eco Fashion Week 06 last year, I wasn’t an established designer. Eco Fashion Week really took a chance on a girl who nobody ever heard of. We didn’t have anything to show for our work, or a website.

Sally Sandusky, from Sylvan Lake, recently took part in her second Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver.

PETER JENNINGS PHOTOS Really we had nothing, just a Dad who was willing to help cut strips out of used clothing and scrap material (thanks, Dad), a Mom who was willing to help tear apart hand-knit sweaters and help finish projects by sewing things together, etc. (thanks, Mom), and a girl with two knitting needles, and away we flew, learning lots of things along the way by trial and error. Unfortunately, some things got sent down the runway unfinished, I also got really sick.

Being asked to be a part of Eco Fashion Week 07 was nothing short of a miracle.

They were willing to stand behind me again.

After a few chats with Sonja, the head of designers, contracts got signed. I didn’t have much more than a month left to create a new collection.

I moved back to Vancouver a few weeks before the show in order to really focus, and continue my climb in the industry. The pressure started mounting a week before the show: I knew I had to get the work done, it had to be better than last season, and I was alone in the design process. My assistant, who I depend on, was now living across the country. I had to sew everything by hand. I started to panic, as my Facebook friends

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Sally Sandusky, front, posed with models who donned clothing from her Sally STEVEN SHEPHERD PHOTO Omeme knitwear design label.

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The morning of fittings, I was feeling nervous. Although I left feeling good, I knew there was still a substantial amount of work I had to do, but it could be done. The night before the show, I have to admit, I was pretty tired and my brain was shutting down.

Simple things became hard to do, and I decided to go to bed. As I lay there, I began to pray... “HELP me, H.D. (which is my pet name for God — H.D. stands for Heavenly Dad, Head Designer).

I still had three pairs of shorts to fix, and two sweaters to finish. (Yes, I know — impossible, right?) I lay there for another twenty minutes, when I felt in my spirit, a voice that speaks quietly … “Get up, my girl, let me fill you as only I can. You have never been a girl who gives up”. Feeling renewed with energy, I got up and knit a sweater.

The morning of the show was filled with excitement, as only the morning of a fashion show can. I still had work to do, but realized I really had given it all I had. Every morning of fashion show, it is a tradition that we do breakfast. Either by self, or whomever I am working with.

I was scheduled for an 11 a.m. model boot camp, which is kind of fun. This is where you tell the models how to walk. You stand at the end of the runway with a model coach and the president of Eco Fashion Week, and then talk into a mic, telling them if they’ve got the right expression, if they are walking too slow or too fast, and they walk to your music.

After that, it got chaotic for me. Trying to get pieces finished. Models in makeup tent, getting hair and makeup done. Finally it is close to show time, I am getting my make up and hair done. Then it is show time.

You can see the show still on the Eco Fashion Week website at ecofashion-week. com. Or by Googling Sally Omeme.

This next season we are going to be seeing lots of changes, with the hopes of 30 to 45 looks. I want to have a way bigger male section. We are looking at investors and funding.

Not sure this next season will bring, but excited all the same.

Sally Omeme Sandusky is a Vancouverbased knitwear designer, who proudly refers to Sylvan Lake as home. This year marked the second time she’s been involved in Eco Fashion Week.

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