Sylvan Lake News, December 05, 2013

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White-out - Meghan Cummings had her work cut out for her as she shovelled snow behind Value Drug Mart Monday. Many events and school classes were cancelled around Central Alberta as the result of blizzard conditions.

More on the blizzard on page 3. STUART FULLARTON

Fun - Mascots Grizz and Peanut, from Global Pet Foods, skated with a group of youngsters during Skate With Mascots at the arena as part of Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival Saturday morning. Other mascots participating included Sparky from Sylvan Lake Fire Department, Harvey the Hound from Calgary Flames, Wooly Bully from Red Deer Rebels and the Liberty Tax star.

More on the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival on page 30.

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Volunteers Wanted Snow Angels is a volunteer service where people commit to removing snow at the residence of a senior in need throughout the winter season. The program currently has seniors who need help but few volunteers. Can you assist? Contact Sylvan Lake FCSS at 403-887-1137 extension 222 or pick up an application at the community centre.

Special Events Saturday, Dec. 7 - Stuff a Bus at Scott’s No Frills, Sobeys and Walmart in Sylvan Lake, organized by Red Deer Catholic School Division, École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School and École Mother Teresa Catholic School. - 10 am to 6 pm.

Saturday, Dec. 7 - Christmas movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library from 10:30-3:30. Miracle on 34th Street, Meet Me in St. Louis and Prancer. Free, drop in.

Saturday, Dec. 7 - Sylvan Lake RCMP and Victim Services charity checkstop on 47th Avenue between Ryders Square and Hewlett Park Landing - 11 am to 3 pm Sunday, Dec. 8 - Crib tourney at Sylvan Lake Legion, open at 9:30 for registration, play begins 10:30.

Includes lunch.

Sunday, Dec. 8 - Sylvan Lake Sacred Massed Choir’s performance at Memorial Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am.

Sunday, Dec. 8 - House of Music Christmas concerts at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church at 2 and 4 pm.

Sunday, Dec. 8 - Light A Candle of Love, candelight service of remembrance at 2 pm at The Chapel of Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, 5019 47A Ave. Wednesday, Dec. 11 - Sylvan Lake Seniors’ bus going to Rocky Mountain House for supper and light tour. Bus will start picking up at 3:30 pm. Cost is $10 for bus. Call 403-864-2230 to reserve your seat.

Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 - H. J. Cody band and choir Christmas concert. 7 pm Friday and 2 pm Saturday at Stevenson Fine Arts Centre at H. J. Cody.

Saturday, Dec. 14 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Hot Spur.

Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-304-

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Thursday, Dec. 19 - Seniors’ Bus going to Red Deer for Kinsmen City Lights tour. Pick-up starts at 4:45 pm. Refreshments to follow at Westerner Harvest Centre. Bus is $8. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 - 13th annual Community Christmas Dinner from 4-7 pm at the community centre, organized by Sylvan Lake & Area Community Partners’ Assoication. To volunteer call 403-8879989.

Saturday, Dec. 28 - Central Alberta Singles dance 8:30 pm at Penhold Hall. Music by Randy Hillman.

Members and invited guests only; new members welcome. Elaine 403-341-7653 or Bob 403-3047440.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - Sylvan Lake Centennial New Year’s Eve Family Skating Party from 6-10 pm at the old Sylvan Lake arena. Skate, visit, crafts, entertainment and surprises. Family passes only $5 includes complimentary hot dogs, Centennial cake and hot chocolate. Limited tickets available at Community Partners office 4936 50 Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve dance at the Sylvan Lake Legion. Live band Flat Out Country back by popular demand. Music starts 8 pm, hot lunch and champagne. Tickets available at the Legion.

Support Programs Wednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.

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.

Weekly events Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer.

Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1:30 pm. Call 587-876-4977.

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

Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

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

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Town doubled snow clearing work force with contract equipment

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Facebook page or visit www. sylvanlake.ca and click on ‘What’s Happening’ for daily updates on the snow removal progress, said Joanne Gaudet, the town’s communications officer.

On Monday the town’s

Facebook page stated they would be “moving into residential collector routes to haul snow ASAP. Concurrent to that, we will be going into residential and alleys. We will be working around the clock to get our roads back into shape as soon as

humanly possible!”

The storm was certainly on the minds of Sylvan Lake News Facebook readers as well.

Our ‘likes’ jumped over the 1,000 mark on Monday and a picture we posted showing drifts in front of Spotted Gecko on 50th Street, looking north towards the lake, had been viewed by 3,796 people by press time. That was considerably higher than other pictures posted in the past week. The Scouts’ prize winning float in last Friday night’s Santa Claus parade was viewed by 1,020 people, a fireworks picture by 585 people and another blizzard picture, showing the work of Jack Frost by 660 people.

Check our Facebook page for an update from the special council meeting and other snow related information.

Still digging out from under about 62 cm of snow that was dumped on Sylvan Lake last month, the community and Central Alberta got walloped with another 22 cm on Monday.

On top of that gusty winds created drifts that snarled traffic, left people stuck on roads and forced many to stay home.

School buses were cancelled Monday, then again Tuesday and Wednesday, however schools remained open for those students and teachers who could get there.

Several meetings and events, including Municipal Planning Commission on Monday night, have been cancelled due to the weather. The band concert at This was the scene on Centennial (50th) Street about 2:30 p.m. Monday lookÉcole Fox Run School ing north towards the lake. Snow banks were piled around business doors and Wednesday night was drifts made the rest of the sidewalks unpassable. Town crews are busy clearing cancelled since buses streets throughout town after hiring enough contract equipment to double their weren’t running.

The Town of Sylvan work force.

Lake was quick to react to the impact of the most recent snowfall. They doubled their snow clearing work force by hiring the services of two additional graders, a “The Clinic That Cares” contract loader to clear alleys and a contract dozer.

The additional equipment has already stretched to town’s budget and councillors held a special meeting Wednesday night (after press time) to hear from Make sure they are pet public works staff about proof. Cats love to play with the impact and how tinsel but if they swallow snow clearing was proit they can get into serious gressing. trouble. Make sure electrical Residents are encouraged to follow the town’s chords are kept away from

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Alberta Seniors Benefit Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Dental/Optical Programs Education Property Tax Rebate This is a Walk–in Service The Seniors Centre 4908–50 Ave. will be open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the services above.

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publisher@sylvanlakenews.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY

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The beauty of nature’s fury awaits exploration well, for recognizing While many may not the desperation of like the blanket of snow STEVE DILLS our residents and we’ve received over the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS elevating snow clearpast few days, and the ing to top priority, 60+ cm accumulation hiring additional that covered us in equipment to double November, we find it’s their snow clearing work force and both relaxing and enjoyable.

Relaxing because we don’t have to working around the clock to help us shovel and haven’t had to navigate recover as quickly as possible to what streets around our community very we consider normal.

We remember days gone by, much. That’s the joy of living across though, where returning to normal the street from work.

Enjoyable because there is so took weeks — Southern Ontario much visually appealing about what storms that dumped feet and in some Mother Nature and Jack Frost have cases it was that heavy wet snow.

Or memories from Saskatchewan created in their fury of gusting and blowing while temperatures dropped. where the flat bald prairie allows the There’s another positive aspect wind to pack deep drifts that would about our recent travails. That’s the leave motorists stranded for days.

Even this week, along Highway 1 many neighbours and friends who have gone out of their way to help between Calgary and Brooks, the others whether it’s with snow clear- highway was closed for more than a ing or pushing stuck vehicles. Or the few hours and visitor reception cenmany other ways we step up to help tres were set up to welcome those stranded. when we see people who need us.

Really, when you think about it, We’ve got to applaud the town, as

Lights shine bright, thanks to town staff Dear Editor, Thanks to the Town of Sylvan Lake staff for doing a great job putting up the Christmas lights.

They have gone the extra mile, working this task around snow removal et al.

The staff personally made it hap-

pen and their hearts are obviously showing the true heart of Christmas and letting their lights shine bright for others.

Great job town staff, well done.

Steve Rowe, Sylvan Lake

Unidentified person identified

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Another person has been identified in the picture featured in last week’s Sylvan Lake News under the heading Sylvan’s 100th.

Sitting at the lunch counter in Sylvan Lake Curling Rink in the January 1957 photo, between Mina Reiswick and Ben Reiswick is Rose

Furnald, according to her daughter Verna, who now lives in Red Deer.

She receives the paper and phoned after spotting the picture and missing names.

Sylvan Lake News will continue to publish historic photos of the town and its residents. If you’ve got something of interest, particularly with people in it, please contact the office at 403-887-2331 or email editor@ sylvanlakenews.com. deer.

69 years ago ...

From the issue of November 29, 1944

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

It’s our lives that have changed, perhaps for the worse, when we can’t enjoy what we’ve been dealt and marvel while helping each other get through another day or week.

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the only disadvantage to this storm or others is what it does to our often too-busy lives. Why are we so driven? Why can’t we take this in our stride?

After being away hunting since the opening of the season, B. C. Learned returned home Saturday. His son Hugh and Michael Fisher went out to the camp just ahead of the storm last Thursday and brought Mr. Learned home. Mr. Learned got a moose and a

♦ ♦ ♦ Mrs. M. B. Falkner has received word that her son Mac is returning home on leave after 5 years service overseas. Mrs. Falkner plans to spend Christmas with her sons at Victoria. ♦ ♦ ♦ Bobbie Miller has received his call, taken his “medical” and left for Calgary to report for duty this week.

Bobbie is the seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. Vere Miller, Sylvan Lake, to join the Canadian Forces. ♦ ♦ ♦ Local curlers organized for the 1944-45 season at a meeting held at the rink on Nov. 26. Officers of the 1943-44 season were re-elected for another term. They include President K. O. Wilkinson; Vice-president - Joe

Sylvan’s 100th - A scene from 1946-47 shows a hockey game on the skating rink on corner of Main Street and 48th Avenue in Sylvan Lake. The building in the background is the curling rink (from the Turner collection). This is 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 403-8872331 or email it to editor@sylvanlakenews.com along with as much information as you can provide.

Photo courtesy Sylvan Lake & District Archives Society Martin; Secretary - L. B. Walker; Treasurer - J. H. Clark; Executive - F. J. Bloom and Harvey Pass. Membership committee - Joe Martin and V. M. Neely. E. Beckett was appointed caretaker.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of December 5, 1963

Sylvan Lake Junior High School, under the direction of Miss Scharff planned and staged a volleyball tournament which turned out very successfully. There were 11 visiting schools which in all made up 24 teams. The schools taking part gave a wide representation of Central Alberta.

Wetaskiwin won both the girls and boys final games taking home the trophies.

Another phase of the tournament was the cheerleaders. Under the direction of Miss B. Bertram, the Sylvan Lake girls travelled to Red Deer and were guests on Teen Beat over channel 6 T.V. during the afternoon. The girls then returned to take part in the cheerleading contest.

First place was won by the Stettler girls taking home the trophy for the second time as they were winners last year. Second place was won by the Sylvan Lake girls. ♦ ♦ ♦ The mixed bonspiel which got underway Wednesday to launch the new curling season at Sylvan Lake on artificial ice, saw 30 rinks entered. ♦ ♦ ♦ Stores will stay open until 9 p.m.

Mon., Dec. 23 for Christmas shopping.

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Close cut

- With assistance from Kim Patterson and Ken Rose wielding the shears, Colin Toner had his head, beard and moustache shaved for cancer at Chief’s Pub & Eatery Saturday night. He raised about $800 for the Central Alberta Cancer Centre in Red Deer. His lengthy locks are being sent to the Alberta Cancer Foundation for use in wigs. STEVE DILLS

Tally over $400,000 Donation drives underway

BY STEVE DILLS Cadets was the recipient of $900 from Our Caring SYLVAN LAKE NEWS the Legion’s Poppy Fund at the Nov. During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re attempting to quantify the generosity of our community with information and a running tally of donations to various groups and organizations.

We know how giving our community is and we want to emphasize that with this column. Please feel free to add to our list.

Year-to-date total - $401,826.49 • Tim Hortons and its customers raised $8,540 through the Smile cookie campaign, the highest amount raised by an individual Tim Hortons store in Alberta. The money was raised for Sylvan Lake’s Urgent Care initiative.

• A dance and hair shaving fundraiser to support Danielle Kerr in her battle with cancer raised $2,156 at the Legion Nov. 16.

• Another fundraiser in support of Shawna Seifert and her family at the community centre Nov. 16 raised an undisclosed amount.

• The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Sylvan Lake branch of The Royal Canadian Legion donated $3,000 to Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Lodge Foundation for upgrades at the lodge. The ladies also presented $5,000 to the branch for renovation to the Legion during Remembrance Day activities.

Community

• The Giving Tree for Bethany Sylvan Lake residents is now up at Sylvan Lake Value Drug Mart.

• The Angels Anonymous Tree raising gifts for Santa’s Anonymous will be up at Dairy Queen until Dec. 9. Stop by, take a card, and fill the requests, then deliver the gifts back to Dairy Queen.

• A massive number of shoeboxes was collected from various Sylvan Lake schools, organizations and businesses for the annual Operation Christmas Child campaign organized by Samaritan’s Purse. 669 boxes were collected at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church. kcs Association collected 51 shoeboxes. The Interact Club at École H. J. Cody School collected 23 shoeboxes.

• École Fox Run School received donations of $250 from Terry’s Lease Maintenance and $1,000 from Lani Rouillard Prof. Corp. in support of the Get Real program.

• Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake donated $250 to the annual United Way campaign at its meeting Nov. 21.

Several other donations were made by individual members.

• 1390 Corp Royal Canadian Army

19th general meeting. The money was presented to Master Bombardier Wallace by Poppy Campaign chairperson Sharon Graham.

• This year’s Poppy Campaign by the Sylvan Lake branch of The Royal Canadian Legion raised $17,252.07.

Money raised is kept in a separate trust account and made available to Sylvan Lake and area veterans in need and their descendants.

• Check out the article elsewhere in today’s paper about the many activities of the Interact Club at École H. J. Cody School. The school’s Coins for Kids campaign raised $2,943.03 for the Christmas Bureau.

• Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake and Interact Club members collected for Sylvan Lake Food Bank during the Santa Claus parade last Friday, raising $1,313, up from $900 the previous year.

• Students and staff at École Mother Teresa Catholic School raised $1,600 so far for relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan which recently devastated the Phillipines.

• Colin Toner had his head, beard and moustache shaved for cancer on Saturday. He said he raised about $800 for the Central Alberta Cancer Centre

Members of the Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake learned about how United Way of Central Alberta supports the community through money raised during their fall campaign, Nov. 22. Then acting president Dave Brunner presented a $250 cheque from the club, along with donations by members, to the campaign.

It was accepted by Robert Mitchell.

STEVE DILLS

in Red Deer.

• Students from École Fox Run School who are part of the group who operate Around The Corner Store presented a Christmas gift to seniors at Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge — a 55 gallon fish tank.

To provide information for this column, please email editor@sylvanlakenews.com or phone our office at 403-887-2331.

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Interact club members excited to get started on year of change

involved in many projects

BY JORDYN SHAW, BAYLEE WHITE, AND JOSH HOWSE SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

École H. J. Cody School Interact Club members joined 20,000 youth from across Alberta at the Saddledome, to hear many inspirational speakers during We Day (part of Free the Children’s Me to We initiative), Oct. 24.

Martin Luther King lll spoke about our generation and how we can change the world. He gave us the inspiration to get involved in our communities so we could be remembered as a great generation by telling us the time is now. He made us take an oath to be a more impactful group of youth.

Another speaker that our Interact group found very inspirational was Chris Tse. He made us aware of how lucky we are to live in such a great country. He talked about kids our age and how we take everything for granted, such as school and basic necessities including food and clean water and the extremes kids in third world countries have to go to get them, putting all of his words into an awe-inspiring rap.

Other speakers who captured our attention were Vishal Vijay and Hannah Alper, two kids that moved us to get more involved within our community. They spoke of kids their age and how different our lives would be if we lived in one of the less fortunate countries in our world.

We decided the reason they motivated us by creating their own groups and raising money for Free the Children was because they were closer to our age than the other speakers, which made them more relatable to us and gave us the push to achieve their goal.

Other amazing speakers and singers we saw included, Down with Webster, Magic Johnson, Shawn Desmon, Spencer West, Nelly Furtado, Karl Wolf, the Kenyan Boys Choir, and many more.

The entire show was such an inspiring experience that none of us will ever forget. We are so excited to get started on our year of change.

International activists and founders of Free The Children, Craig and Marc Kielburger, shared the many ways that we can take action this year, and encouraged students to work together to create change.

You can learn all about the new WE-themed campaigns from Free The Children at www.freethechildren.com.

BY JORDYN SHAW, BAYLEE WHITE, AND JOSH HOWSE SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Interact members who attended We Day in Calgary included, back to front, left to right by row, MaLyah Collins, Derien Halsey, Ann Duffy, Corina Koch, Kyndal Cutforth, Emma Villeneuve, Baylee White, Jordyn Shaw, Ivanaka Tucker, Josh Howse, Kara Canning, Brianna Tait, Erica Villeneuve, Liam O’Callaghan, Myia Hellmer, Kaori Fujimoto, Tiana Oostindie, Kassidy Mason, Jessica Beckwith, Amber Carson, Callie Seib, Bobbi Cerin, Annika Vetter and Ms. Routhier.

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We are currently seeking assistance in the form of donations for this event. If you can help by providing any of the following items please contact Donna at 403-347-0356 or Alanna 403-887-9989.

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Interact club members making big impact

École H. J. Cody School’s Interact Club has been working on many important projects to make our school and community a better place.

As part of helping with Coats for Kids, some of our members had fun washing coats that were donated to kids who otherwise wouldn’t have one this winter.

Throughout November, the Grade 9 leadership class collected money from Cody’s students that we put towards buying presents for kids who wouldn’t otherwise receive gifts on Christmas. This project, which was called Coins for Kids, raised money for the Christmas Bureau. Every class did very well with bringing in donations, and our school raised $2,943.03.

Coping Kits for Kids was another task our group took on in which we spent two entire lunch hours making the kits, which have toys, colouring books, and crayons in them, for children who are brought into the Emergency Room at Red Deer Hospital.

Recycling bottle money went towards our Interact Club for one month and this month we’re using the money raised to support our breakfast program.

You probably saw us volunteering at the Santa Claus Parade helping Rotary collect donations for Sylvan Lake Foodbank. We’d like to thank everyone in Sylvan for their generous donations. We raised over $1,300.

Another community event we volunteered at was the Yuletide Festival where we helped at the craft tables.

We’d like to thank CEPF (Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation) for giving us $500 to start our school’s paper recycling program. Their generosity allowed us to buy recycling bins and bags for collection days. We are now a more environmentally conscious school.

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Below - More than 500 people took to École Fox Run School gym for two breakfasts held Saturday morning. Santa and Mrs. Claus made were present for each one, much to the delight of those in attendance.

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Library card holders now have free online access to over 100 magazines

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS All library card holders at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library and throughout the Parkland Regional Library system now have free access to Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand.

Zinio for Libraries features over 100 magazines that can be accessed on your computer, smartphone or tablet. Digital magazines look just like print ones, including full colour pictures, but also come with interactive elements such as audio and video and the ability to search.

Library patrons get unlimited instant access to complete digital magazines — and best of all, there is no due date, so you can keep the magazine as long as you want,

stated a media advisory from Parkland Regional Library.

National Geographic, Shape, Rolling Stone, Elle Canada, Car & Driver, Canadian Living, Outdoor Canada, House & Home, Popular Science and Alberta Venture are just a few of the popular titles available.

“Zinio is a great service for library patrons — if you haven’t used a tablet before, Zinio is a reason to try,” said Meredith Bratland, communications coordinator with Parkland. “The interface is so smooth and responsive. I can’t wait to have all these magazines at my fingertips!

Keeping up-to-date with my favourite magazines just became way more affordable.”

To find out more about this service, visit Sylvan Lake Municipal Library or go to the website www.prl.ab.ca/ zinio. The service was launched Nov. 1.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Interacting École Fox Run School has a program called Lunch Pals, where 42 students meet during lunch time to play board games. The last Wednesday of each month about 20 of these students go to Sylvan Lake Lodge to play with seniors. Playing a game of snakes and ladders last Wednesday were Kay Resvick, Tristen Wilson, Erika Tremblay and Joanne Phillips. The students enjoy interacting and sharing stories with the seniors.

“It reminds me when I visit my grandmother. She Game playing - Evelyn Moore and Geordan MacKinnon played lives in B.C. and I miss a game of snakes and ladders when École Fox Run School students visited her very much,” said Tay- Sylvan Lake Lodge last Wednesday to play board games with the seniors. lor Gregiore.

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Take Notice 2013 SUPPLEMENTARY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAX NOTICES This is to advise that the 2013 Supplementary Property Assessment & Tax Notices were mailed November 29, 2013.

This Supplementary Assessment is prepared by the assessor for improvements that are completed or occupied during the course of the current year.

If you have concerns with your property assessment, contact the Assessment and Taxation Services Department at the Town Office by email at tax@sylvanlake.ca or by phone at 403-8871185 ext: 230. Only the assessed value of your property may be appealed and not your tax dollar amount.

Property owners are further advised that taxes are due and payable without penalty if payment is received by the Town of Sylvan Lake on or before 4:30 p.m. January 28, 2014.

Any payment for property tax forwarded by mail shall be deemed to be paid on the same date as postmarked on the envelope in which the said payment was mailed.

A penalty of 7% on outstanding current supplementary taxes will be applied on January 29, 2014.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta this 29th Day of November, 2013.

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It will be comprised of a volunteer team of professionals assembled for the common purpose of attracting commercial investment to Sylvan Lake and drafting a work plan for implementation over the next two years.

The goal of the Business Recruitment Team is to: • create a supportive business environment • identify and overcome barriers to business investment • establish an offering of incentives • assemble recruitment & marketing materials • design an ideal tenant mix • identify prospective tenant leads • contact prospective tenants • make it simple to close the deal with prospects For more information please log onto: www.sylvanlake.ca >Business>Economic Development>InvestmentAttraction to find a copy of the Business Recruitment Strategy, committee Terms of Reference and the Boards & Committees application form.

The Business Recruitment Team will be supported by the Town of Sylvan Lake’s EDO and a member of the Planning & Development Division.

Deadline for Business Recruitment Team member applications is Friday, December 13th, 2013. Council will be appointing members to the Business Recruitment Team in January 2014.

More Questions? Please contact: Vicki Kurz, Economic Development Officer (EDO) Town of Sylvan Lake 403-887-1185 ext 226 vkurz@sylvanlake.ca

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Need a Snow Angel? If you are unable to shovel your walkway and/or sidewalk, we may be able to help.

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Charged in break in and flight from police

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A Sylvan Lake resident is one of two people charged by Red Deer City RCMP in relation to a break in at a Red Deer condominium on Nov. 21.

About 10 p.m. that evening RCMP responded to the 200 block of Duston Street and arrested one person at the scene. Two males fled, one of them in a Dodge truck hauling a trailer. He abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, only to be located by a Police Service Dog. RCMP confirmed the Dodge truck was stolen from Sylvan Lake and the trailer had been stolen

from Ponoka.

Darrell Mark Myshak, 38, of Sylvan Lake, has been charged with offenses including break and enter, possession of break in tools, flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property.

Kyle Meckler, 28, of no fixed address, has been charged with similar offenses.

Red Deer RCMP have contacted police in surrounding jurisdictions as it’s believed these individuals have committed other crimes.

If you have information that will assist in the investigation, call Red Deer City RCMP at 403343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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White honoured for involvement in community suppers, gardens

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

A community supper held at Sylvan Lake Alliance Community Church last Tuesday night provided a fitting tribute to former Growing Green Neighbours head cook Lorna White.

The supper, presented by Growing Green Neighbours, was held in White’s honour, in recognition of her contribution to community suppers, and for bringing Growing Food Security in Alberta (GFSA) knowledge and awareness to Sylvan Lake.

Although White was unable to attend the supper, friend Patci Hopkins spoke on her behalf.

“There were community dinners here that brought people together, and at one point I think there were over 100 people who would come to these events,” she said. “It was an awesome way to connect with your neighbours and new people. It was fellowship, and Lorna was so very good at bringing everyone to the table.”

Mayor Sean McIntyre, on behalf of the Town of Sylvan Lake, presented a painting by Sylvan Lake artist Diane Dahl, which was accepted by Hopkins on White’s behalf.

“We want to show our appreciation for every effort in community building, and recognizing people like Lorna is a great step in that direction,” McIntyre said. “We wouldn’t be where we are without the people that are building those founda-

tions and contributing to our community.”

Organizer Giselle Campbell said about 100 meals were served at the supper, which was provided at no cost for those who attended. Donations were accepted at the door to cover the cost of groceries and other expenses.

“We had a wonderful crowd, and it was just exactly what we wanted for Lorna,” said Campbell.

“It was a great night.”

She added that help at the supper was received from all corners of the community, and came from individual volunteers, Sylvan Lake Collective Kitchen, and École H. J. Cody High School’s Interact Club.

Sylvan Lake residents and businesses donated food for the supper, and people unacquainted with White even offered their support.

“They just wanted to be there and support someone who has been that active in the community,” said Campbell.

Space at the church was used for the supper at no cost.

“Everybody was just chipping in,” said Campbell. “You couldn’t ask for better community-minded people.”

Growing Green Neighbours was started in 2007 as a way of educating people about food security through community suppers and community gardens.

Mayor Sean McIntyre, on behalf of the Town of Sylvan Lake, presented a painting by Sylvan Lake artist Diane Dahl to Patci Hopkins, who accepted it on Lorna White’s behalf.

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What are we doing to prepare ourselves spiritually for Jesus this Christmas? Ready your heart and mind, take time to prepare yourself and spend time with Lord. He gives us support and comfort throughout our days as He makes time for us daily, but are we making time for Him? God loves us completely and He has many gifts to share with us. Are we seeing the gifts and appreciating the many blessings in our lives or are

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Santa Claus Parade attracted record crowd

First place in last Friday night’s Santa Claus parade went to the float and mascots of Sylvan Lake’s Scout organization which featured many young Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

$2 million to be raised for new multiplex project fundraising about to begin

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Artistic renderings of the town’s proposed new multiplex were presented to a select group of about 35 movers and shakers in Sylvan Lake last Thursday as plans were announced for a fundraising initiative.

The town has allocated $14.5 million for the structure, to be coupled with $2 million to be raised in the community.

Amy Komarniski, co-chair of the Multiplex Redevelopment Fundraising Committee, explained those attending were “invited because we feel you’ll be a great asset to fundraising efforts”.

“The infrastructure of the town needs to catch up with the community’s needs,” she said. “We know there’s nothing but future growth to come.”

The current arena is reaching its final years. By 2016 it will not be financially viable to continue with that arena because of the cash injection needed to maintain it.

As well, she said, the seniors are quickly outgrowing their facility. Part of the project will include a main floor seniors’ centre which is considerably larger than the building they currently occupy on 50th Avenue.

Early in 2013 a task force was charged with developing a concept of what the multiplex would look like and what amenities would be needed.

Blair Mack, chairperson of the task force, spoke about those amenities.

“We … have worked diligently with Sylvan Lake town officials and with the … fundraising committee to make sure that our new recreation facility keeps up with current recreational needs of our community, accentuates our existing facilities, as well as builds a strong foundation for our town’s evolving recreational needs moving forward,” he said.

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ylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion wishes to extend a sincere “Thank You” to the public, groups, and businesses for continued generosity and support towards the Poppy Campaign. Your donations are appreciated, and necessary, to make possible our efforts to maintain our continuing mandate in support of our veterans.

Thank you to volunteers who canvassed, worked at the blitz, assisted with the school visitations, and assisted in organizing these events. Funds collected on the annual Poppy Campaign are Public Funds and The Poppy Fund is maintained in a separate trust account, in a local banking facility, and made available to Sylvan Lake and area veterans in need, and their descendants.

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Servus Credit Union, Benalto Richlen Towing Willyns Investments Tim-Br Mart Alta Wide Dean Griffen Sylvan Lake RV Sylvan Lake Veterinary Clinic Sylvan Lake Esso Joyce Ilcisin Regency Flooring Sylvan Lake Knights of Columbus Betty Hackman Janet Bremner Sharon Graham Barb Craig Rick The Welder Percy Bryant Sylvan Lake Truck Ranch The Paint Stop B.T. Auto Body Sylvan Agencies Trophy Auto Body Canadian Pizza Unlimited NexSource Power Inc. Mac’s Convenience Store U.F.A. Open Range Saloon Ellen Fannon Century 21 Global Real Estate The Source NBA Gas Co. Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake Lucid Tattoos Alma Dobie Spartex Systems Sylvan Lake Lions Club $

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proud of, a civic centre where a variety of large scale events can be held, a walking and running track, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and multipurpose rooms we continue to develop to fit the needs of various community and business groups.”

“Things like weddings, trade shows, banquets, fundraisers, conferences, performing arts, after school programming, children’s play spaces and free range parenting spaces, a professional grade kitchen and affordable meeting rooms.”

Mack said, “Our goal is to create an all season community focal point, naturally situated closely to one of our greatest assets, the lake.

“Along with all of its functionality, we have also focused a great amount of attention on internal and external aesthetics … this is more than just a hockey rink, it’s truly something for all Sylvan Lakers to be proud of.”

The building will be “an important building block to the community moving forward,” Mack concluded.

Mayor Sean McIntyre said the fact there were many people in the room he didn’t know was

exciting. “Typically you see the same 12 people helping. The fact there are so many new faces is really encouraging.”

“The town is in a new season,” he said. “It’s fitting in that regard that we’re looking at a new facility for this town.”

“What is visioned for this area makes sense business wise,” said McIntyre. Because of that the town has allocated $14.5 million towards it to be coupled with $2 million to be raised in the community.

“There’s a new attitude for the Town of Sylvan Lake, a co-operative attitude. We want to work with you, work together to build this thing.”

McIntyre stressed they’re looking for partnership. “If the town does this alone it’s a town building. If you do it, it is a community building.”

Speaking about inclusion of the seniors’ centre, he said that will draw more people to the building during the day. And on the civic events centre, he noted there are “a lot of people who don’t want to get married in a building with lines on the floor and basketball hoops in the ceiling”.

“It’s time to start building our community, time to do it together,” he encouraged.

Komarniski concluded the official presentation stating the fundraising committee is ready to move forward. Their plan is nearing completion. “We need strong community supporters behind us.”

She promised there will be another event to share information about the project with a larger number of people in the community.

Answering questions she said ideally the old arena would be torn down in the spring of 2015 and the new ice surface would be ready for the fall of the same year.

Another question was about the curling rink. That’s a separate project the group was told. The town has provided the curling club with $1.5 million to rebuild a four sheet rink. However the club would like at least five sheets and is currently fundraising for additional money needed to complete their project on the same location as the current curling facility.

Their building is slated to close after this season.

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people were home sleeping at the time of the incidents, reported RCMP Cpl. James Allemekinders.

Several unlocked vehicles were also entered and Charges have been laid following an Eckville purses and wallets removed.

Four vehicles were stolen, two of which were crime spree, after RCMP received many tips idenrecovered in Red Deer. A suspect used or attempttifying the suspect in a surveillance photo was ed to use stolen credit cards at a number of locapublished. tions in Red Deer and Blackfalds on Nov. 16 where On the weekend of Nov. 16 and 17 at least four he was caught on surveillance videos. houses were broken into and vehicle keys and walKyle Robert Meckler, 28, of Red Deer, has been lets were stolen. The residences were unlocked and charged with four counts of break and enter to a dwelling house, four counts of theft of motor vehicle, two counts of theft under $5,000 and seven counts of using a stolen credit card.

Police do not believe he was acting alone and are still actively investigating.

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How to Set up the Perfect Cheese Platter Laura Werlin When it comes to a party, just about everyone says cheese. Not only is cheese wildly popular these days, it has also become a conversation piece. Think about it. Whenever there’s a platter of really good cheeses, most people dig in with gusto and share their opinions about their favorites. But while creating a cheese platter is simple, having a few simple tips in your back pocket will ensure a sure-fire winning cheese course every time.

Before you get started, here’s what to consider: • How many people are you serving?

• Are you serving cheese before dinner or as an after-dinner cheese course?

• Are there any cheeses you definitely want to include or maybe definitely avoid?

• What is your budget?

Once you’ve answered these questions, it’s time to determine the quantity and the types of cheeses you’ll need.

First, the quantity: If you’re serving the cheese as a hors d’oeuvre, plan on 1 to 2 ounces of each cheese per person.

If you’re serving the cheese as an after-dinner cheese course, figure 1 to 1 1/2 ounces of each cheese per person.

Once you’ve determined the above, you’ll need to decide how many cheeses to buy. Often one really great cheese is enough because it’s so satisfying that it becomes a conversation piece. The exception is when cheese is the centerpiece of your party. In that case, you’ll need at least three and probably five or six cheeses. Most of the time, though, serving three cheeses is a good amount. That way you won’t overwhelm people with too many choices.

Now, for choosing your cheeses: You can go any number of ways when deciding which cheeses to choose for your cheese platter. Even though it may seem intimidating, just remember there are no “wrongs” when it comes to cheeses. Sure, you might end up with a cheese or two you don’t care for, but you won’t have committed any entertaining faux pas even if that’s the case.

Here are a few basic guidelines to get you started: If you’re serving cheese before dinner, choose lighter cheeses such as an herb-coated goat cheese or fresh mozzarella.

If you’re serving cheese after dinner, then you can go one of two ways — serve just one rich and creamy cheese such as the easy-tofind triple-crème cheese called St. Andre —

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or go for full-flavored cheeses like Manchego, cheddar, aged gouda and/or blue cheeses.

Think of a theme. Maybe you’d like to focus on the cheeses of the United States or even a specific region within the U.S., Spain, Italy or France. That automatically narrows the field.

Choose one cheese made with each type of milk — cow, goat, and sheep’s milk.

Choose cheeses that are all made with just one type of milk, such as sheep’s milk. Doing this

is a great way to learn about the different styles of cheese within one milk category.

Select different cheeses within the same family of cheeses. Examples of this would be three or four styles of soft-ripened cheeses such as Brie and Camembert and any other cheeses that have a similar white downy-like rind.

Or, you can select a few distinct styles of blue cheese. Doing this is a great way to learn how similar cheeses differ in flavor.

Choose cheeses with different textures. Go for a soft and creamy cheese such as Brie (or a similar artisanstyle cheese made in your area); a firmer style cheese such as cheddar (preferably farmhouse), gouda or Gruyère; and a hard grating-style cheese like Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Arranging your cheese platter Never crowd your Let my experience and cheese platter. If you knowledge work for you! do, you’re likely to find your knuckle in After all... your job is to one of the cheeses as you attempt to cut the one you’d like.

Offer a different knife with each cheese. If you cut all the cheeses with just one knife, they’ll start tasting like each other.

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The exception is breads containing walnuts, dried fruit or olives.

These are all great with cheese.

Serve the cheeses either on a platter (or more than one if needed) or plate the cheeses individually.

The latter method works particularly well if you’re serving cheeses after dinner.

Each person gets their own plate, and best of all you get to prepare the cheese course before your guests arrive, leaving one less last-minute thing for you to do.

(The plates can sit at room temperature, lightly covered, for a couple of hours without any harm to the cheese unless your kitchen is particularly warm. In that case, keep them refrigerated until an hour before serving time).

Serving cheese Be sure to serve cheese at room temperature. To do this, take the cheeses out of the fridge at least one hour ahead of time.

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GET IN THE CAROLLING SPIRIT! SING ALONG! Frosty the Snow Man

Away In a Manger

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the heavens looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.

For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around.

O, Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day, So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away.”

Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square saying, Catch me if you can.

He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop.

And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler “Stop!”

For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying, “Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day.”

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Right down Santa Claus Lane!

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the reins.

Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright.

Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Right down Santa Claus Lane!

He’s got a bag that is filled with toys for the boys and girls again.

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, What a beautiful sight.

Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Jingle Bell Rock

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me I pray!

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the heavens looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.

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Before drying, make a small hole in top of ornament with a large needle and a loop of gold or silver thread or apply a small magnetic strip to back. When ornaments are completely dry, store in sealed plastic bag or air tight container until ready to use.

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Collisions, impaired driving, vandalism, drinking party all part of week’s events Saturday, November 23rd 10:52 a.m. – RCMP received a call of vandalism to a washroom at Fairway Estates in Sylvan Lake.

Police were advised that holes had been punched in the walls with a pool cue causing extensive damage.

The accused were caught on camera causing the damage. Two Sylvan Lake females, aged 16 and 17, are charged with mischief under $5,000.

11:37 p.m. – A 911 call was placed to RCMP of an underage drinking party at a residence on 49th Street in Sylvan Lake.

Witnesses reported approximately 20 youths were partying at the residence and were intoxicated on the street. No further incidents were reported in relation to the incident as many of the youths had left the area. Police attended and spoke with the homeowners, advising them of the noise complaint and a warning was issued regarding underage drinking.

Sunday, November 24th 2:59 p.m. – A two vehicle collision on Highway 20 at 47th Avenue resulted in charges being laid against a Manitoba resident. A Dodge truck reportedly slid through a red light at the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old Red Deer male. Police attended and issued a fine to a 50-year-old Manitoba man for failing to obey a traffic control device.

No injuries were reported.

Monday, November 25th 5:36 p.m. – RCMP officers attended a residence on 34th Street in Sylvan Lake to check on the wel-

fare of an elderly male. A female friend contacted police after she was concerned her male friend was in medical distress. Constables attempted to contact the male through the door but when he was unable to physically open the door, they entered the residence and contacted an ambulance. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

Wednesday, November 27th 3:08 p.m. – Police attended a head-on collision at the intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 12. A 50-year-old Red Deer male was travelling southbound on Highway 20 when he attempted to turn left onto Highway 12. He was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by a 50-year-old female from Brazeau County. She and her husband sustained minor injuries. The Red Deer male driver is charged with turning left unsafely.

9:42 p.m. – A Sylvan Lake male is facing impaired driving charges following a tip to police from a local business. The male was refused service at a local liquor store after he was noted to be intoxicated. When he left the store, he was stopped by a community peace officer northbound on 60th Street. RCMP assisted and a roadside screening device was utilized. The male is charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08.

Thursday, November 28th 5:23 p.m. – A 911 hang up resulted in a charge being laid against a 23-year-old Sylvan Lake female.

RCMP received the call from a resi-

dence on Perry Drive in Sylvan Lake. When they attended, they found the female impaired by alcohol and possibly drugs. The other resident in the home requested that the female be removed. The female

was arrested for breach of peace and lodged in cells. She is also facing a charge of possession of cocaine after a bag of cocaine residue was discovered on her person.

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- Santa Claus paused to give Germaine Maga a candy cane while Dorothy Quaife and Doris Turner watched, during the family Christmas party at Sylvan Lake Lodge Sunday. Butch Bouchard entertained with his accordion. About 80 people enjoyed food, goodies and socializing.

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Wondrous sounds of season presented during massed choir concerts

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Over 650 people experienced the joy of the season as they were entertained by Sylvan Lake’s sacred massed choir during their two main concerts Sunday at the Alliance

Community Church.

The choir presented Our King Has Come, the joyful sounds of Christmas, directed by Kerry Heisler.

The group, which numbered about 70 people this year, had already performed at the Festival of Trees in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake Lodge and the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival. If

The hand bell choir from Sylvan Meadows Adventist School, directed by Skyla McCreery, performed Silent Night and We Three Kings during the 26th annual Inter-Church Sacred Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon.

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you’ve missed them, there’s still a chance to see this beautiful performance on Sunday (Dec. 8) at Memorial Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m.

At each of the concerts Sunday, the choir was preceded by various musical groups. Taking part in the afternoon choir were the hand bell choir from Sylvan Meadows Adventist School, directed

by Skyla McCreery; École H. J. Cody School choir, directed by Kerry Heisler and accompanied by

Darla Bell; Benwood Strings, accompanied and directed by Ruth Cowan; and C. P. Blakely Elementary School choir, directed by Jeff Renfrew.

In the evening, the concert also featured Memorial Presbyterian Church choir, directed by Dolce Moir and accompanied by Cheri Kay and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church Filipino Choir, directed by Jenny Fernandez.

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Violinists of Benwood Strings, directed by Ruth Cowan, delighted the audience at the 26th annual InterChurch Sacred Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church.

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Sacred Massed Choir performed Our King Has Come Alberta Hospice.

This year, donations will be directed to Bibles for Grads, Community Partners Compassion Fund, Sylvan Lake Food Bank and Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau.

Participating churches included Alliance Community Church, Apostolic Lutheran Church, Benalto

Baptist Church, Bentley Grace Lutheran Church, Church of the Nazarene, Faith Lutheran Church, Frontline Worship Centre, Gospel Chapel, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary’s and St. Timothy’s Anglican Church and Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Lifting their voices in song were students of C. P. Blakely School’s choir, directed

by Jeff Renfrew. They sang Holly and Ivy and Evergreen, Silent Night/Still Still and We Will Jingle, during the 26th annual Inter-Church Sacred Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon.

Memorial Presbyterian Church Choir, directed by Dolce Moir, sang Joy Hallelujah and Make My Life a Bethlehem, during the evening performance of the 26th annual Inter-Church Sacred Christmas Concert.

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Continued from page 20 Vocal soloists during the sacred massed choir’s performance included Kerry Heisler, Sean Neergaard, Joan Ree, Jodi Hinshaw, Chris Stiles, Sonja Johanson, Helen Gottemaker, Janeve Masson, June Pearson and R hond a McKerracher.

The master of ceremonies was Pastor Barry Sigurdson of Lighthouse Fellowship Church of the Nazarene.

This year marked the 26th for the annual Inter-Church Sacred Christmas Concert.

At last year’s concert some of the history was related. In the spring of 1988, Sylvan Lake Extended Care Society contacted the various churches to see if they would consider putting on a Christmas concert as a fundraiser, according to the history compiled by Dolce Moir and Naomi Hilman.

“Their goal was to have a quality care facility in Sylvan Lake.

“R e pre s e nt at ive s from all the churches, along with community members who loved to sing, organized a massed choir. They pledged to always sing music that would reflect the story of Christ’s birth. The concerts also gave school choirs and bands, children’s groups, and church choirs an opportunity to perform Christmas music.

“The concert has coincided with the first week of Advent, being the beginning of December, to remind the community that ‘Jesus is the reason for the season’.”

Through the first 25 years, Kathy Inglis said close to $40,000 was raised for a variety of organizations. They included the Extended Care Society, Bibles for Grads, Christmas Bureau, Sylvan Lake Food Bank, Gale Hilman Fund, Bethany Care Society, Sylvan Community Housing Society, Community Partners Compassion Fund and Central

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Permits issued for 13 new homes, 18 rowhousing units in November

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École Mother Teresa School students and staff raised money for typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines by paying for the right to wear either a hat or pyjama bottoms for the entire week last week. Sporting their gear as they headed into the school on Friday were Dakota Derksen, Principal Dorice Swensrude, teacher Irene Duazo-Cooper, Julia Dayman, Therese Velasco, Keagan Cooper, Ethan Murphy-Forest and faith coach Adam Locke.

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Mother Teresa School raised $1,600 for Philippines typhoon relief

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS Fundraising by students, staff and parents of École Mother Teresa School resulted in $1,600 being raised for relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, which recently devastated the Philippines and affected other parts of Asia.

By making a donation, students paid for the right to wear either a hat or pyjama bottoms to school for the entire week last week.

A $5 donation allowed them to wear one of the two items, while $10 allowed them to wear both.

Principal Dorice Swensrude was thrilled with the amount of money raised for such a worthy cause.

Making a difference is this year’s school theme, and Swensrude feels the support shown by everyone involved in the fundraising is indicative of the school’s commitment to that mandate.

Some students donated more money than was required, she said. One donated $60 from personal savings.

Several Filipino students attend the school, and during a kick-off event for the fundraiser, told classmates how people in their home country were affected by the disaster.

The money raised will be given to the Catholic charitable organization, Development and Peace, whose funds raised for the cause will be matched by the Canadian government. For that reason, $3,200 will be donated to relief efforts because of the school’s fundraising.

Although students are no longer able to wear pyjama bottoms and hats to school, donations for the Philippines will be accepted for several more weeks.

The school must submit all money raised by Dec. 23 in order to qualify for the matching program.

Parents wishing to send donations to school with their children may do so until that deadline.

Residential construction continues to swell building statistics with permits issued for 13 new single family homes and 18 units in four rowhousing buildings last month.

Three permits were issued for each of the Ryders Ridge, Crestview and Beacon Hill subdivisions with construction values ranging from $161,250 to $239,610.

Three other permits were for new homes on 47A Avenue, west of the Catholic Church, and in the cottage area on Lakeshore Drive and on 50th Avenue. Another permit was for a manufactured home.

The total value of new home construction was just over $2.5 million.

Four rowhousing units on Rowberry Court and Reid Court in Ryders Ridge, with a total of 18 units, added $2.77 million to the month’s total of $6.05 million.

Commercial and industrial construction accounted for five permits and $396,400. Among these permits were an automotive service at 20 Cuendet Industrial Way, a restaurant at 21 Beju Industrial Way, a Physical Therapy Clinic in the medical building at the corner of 46th Street and 50th Avenue, a prefabricated office at 3 Industrial Way and a warehouse and light repair business 14 Thevenaz Industrial Way. Other permits were issued for nine detached garages, five basement developments, two decks, two demolitions, an addition and deck, and a hot tub.

The year-to-date total for construction value was $49.33 million, down about five per cent from last year’s 11 month tally of $51.86 million.

Citizens

- C.P. Blakely School celebrated its October Citizens of the Month Nov. 18.

Recognized for the month’s ‘respect’ theme were, in the back row, Noah Blundell, Jaden Violet, Hannah Yabut, Braeden Anderson, Maddie Pieroway, Bree Spencer and Molly Cocks; and in the front row, Kaylo Shearer, Alex Martinson, Makayla Flahr, Brenna Forsberg, Nathan Potts, Jaida Haywood-Stennes, Braxton Ramsay, Allison Matthews and Chase Reiser. Missing were Grace Lush, Lily O’ Connell and Thatcher Usciski.

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MELCOR 4YEAR OLD LAKERS had the weekend off to enjoy Yuletide festival!

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ALL ABOUT BOUNCING NOVICE LAKERS Participated in Yuletide Festival 3 on 3, fun was had by all! +of the Week – Our Coaches!!

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FORMULA POWELL LP DYNAMITE LAKERS Lakers 4 vs. Lacombe 13 +of the Week – #10 Parker Harrison

SYLVAN LAKE AGENCIES ATOM LAKERS Lakers 17 vs. Lacombe 0 Lakers 5 vs. Rimbey 2 +of the Week – #15 Hunter Neal

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Sylvan 4-H multi club learned about healthy food choices We are looking for community members who would be willing to share their photography or cooking expertise with our club.

BY JESSICA ROUTHIER SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake 4-H multi club started our Nov. 18 meeting with the roll call topic “What social activities would you like to see planned?” The most common responses were swimming, skating, bowling and tobogganing.

As a result we planned a tobogganing party for Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at H. J. Cody. Most of our members came and had a great time getting to know each other in the snow.

We received an invitation to fundraise by cleaning up after the Tournament of Hearts in January and we accepted for the Sunday afternoon event.

One of our senior members, Rylea Lunde talked about reading the labels on the foods we choose to determine if they are healthy choices. She also shared stories about cooking foods that didn’t turn out as planned and how it is important to keep trying until you get it right.

We are looking for community members who would be willing to share their

photography or cooking expertise with our club. Please contact arouthier@chinooksedge.ab.ca if you are interested in sharing.

Our next business meeting is scheduled for Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Our project meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 6:30.

Calkins to seek Conservative candidacy

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS MP Blaine Calkins announced Nov. 26 that he plans to seek the Conservative candidacy in the newly formed federal riding of Red Deer-Wolf Creek for the 2015 election.

Sylvan Lake and Eckville are in the south end of the new riding.

Also included are the communities of Blackfalds, Bentley, Lacombe, Rimbey and Ponoka along with surrounding rural area.

Calkins is currently chair of the Alberta Conservative Caucus and Member of Parliament for the federal constituency of Wetaskiwin. Due to the statutory 10 year review of riding boundaries and the addition of six new seats for Alberta, the current riding of Wetaskiwin will cease to exist after the next general election.

He was first elected in January 2006 and re-elected in 2008 and 2011.

“I grew up in Lacombe County. I went to school in Lacombe. I played hockey here, my friends and family are here,” said Calkins.

“I taught at Red Deer College for years just before I was elected, was a Ranger at Sylvan Lake, my wife and I began our family in Blackfalds and we now live in Lacombe. It only makes sense to continue to represent the fine citizens of Central Alberta in the place we call home.”

He added he’ll continue to support constituents of his current riding. “Just because I have declared my intentions for 2015, there is still work to be done in the constituency of Wetaskiwin, and I will continue to represent the people of this constituency to the best of my ability.”

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Lions celebrated achievements at year-end banquet

BY STUART FULLARTON SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sylvan Lake Lions bantam football team marked the end of another season with a year-end banquet and awards night at Lions Club Hall last Wednesday night.

Players, coaches, parents and team staff enjoyed dinner together, before

several presentations were made and awards presented.

All players were presented a team photo by coaches, and viewed a season highlight reel before head coach John Kriekle presented the team’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award to Justin Fedun — one of the hardest working players he’s ever coached. “(Fedun) truly earned this award

with his work ethic,” said Kriekle. “His attitude made him as successful as any of the MVPs I’ve ever coached.”

Fedun was presented with a helmet bearing stickers representing his season achievements — 17 touchdowns among them.

Line coach Vic Sloboda said this season was his most rewarding during his time as a Lions coach. He lamented the

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fact that only a limited number of awards could be presented, and wished the team’s Most Dedicated Player award in particular could be given to all 35 Lions.

It was presented to Donnie Hoover, whom Sloboda “loved coaching”. “(Hoover) did a fantastic job,” he said. “He was dedicated to the team, he was dedicated to practice, and he was dedicated to playing football.

“He became a really solid young man.”

Offensive co-ordinator Matt Merkley presented the team’s Most Improved Player award to Rylan Gyori, who received it after about 10 players were considered by coaches to be worthy recipients.

“I saw (Gyori) come in, and he was eager to play,” said Merkley. “He wanted to learn, and he did pretty good, and then throughout the year, I saw him just get so much better and just bring so much to the team.”

Merkley then presented the team’s Most Versatile Player award to a player the team could “call on over and over again without having any questions asked”.

It went to Calvin Burton.

“He knew everything he had to do,” said Merkley.

Defensive co-ordinator Dave Berg presented the team’s Heart of a Lion award to Burkley Theriault, for showing “characters and traits that really exemplify what being a good football player is all about”.

“He happened to make the big plays, and he was courageous,” said Berg. “He was determined, he was conscientious, and he showed the heart of what it means to be a true Lion.”

Berg then presented Rookie of the Year to Caleb Johnson, who he felt played like a “seasoned veteran” throughout the season.

Johnson’s football intelligence played a major role in him being selected to receive the award, according to Berg.

“He would see the field and what was going on, and understand what needed to be done,” he said.

Defensive Lineman of the Year, presented by Sloboda, went to Trent Tarling, who often showed leadership by running drills in the absence of coaches.

“The defensive line have to be aggressive, and they’ve got to be strong and passionate about getting in the back field, and causing problems to disrupt any play that goes that way,” said Sloboda. “(Tarling) had great success in doing that for us this year.”

Sloboda then presented Offensive Lineman of the Year to Ethan West, for his role in a position that often goes overlooked.

“He was tenacious, he loves the game, and he shows himself to be incredibly coachable,” said Sloboda. “It is an absolute thrill to coach him, and to know that he’s coming back next year.”

Defensive MVP went to Rayden Thomas, who was one of several players initially considered for the award.

Thomas’ strong work ethic and leadership made him an ideal candidate, according to Berg.

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Lions celebrated achievements . . .

Continued from page 24 “I had a great defense this year, and there were a lot of guys that really stepped up,” he said. “A lot of guys exceeded expectations, but when I think about (Thomas), there are a number of words that come to mind that describe him: passion, courage.”

Merkley presented Offensive MVP to Michael Smyth — a player who had the ability to organize the offence in coaches’ absence.

“He stepped up to the plate in a huge way,” said Merkley. “This was a guy I could count on, and he held his offensive squad to such high standards.”

The Lions had extra reason to celebrate at the banquet, when two surprise announcements were made.

Manager Diana Zenert told those in attendance that Bill Harnett, a parent and volunteer, was donating brand new practice jerseys to the team.

“For as long as I can remember, the Lions have

Sylvan Lake Lions bantam football team held its year-end banquet and awards night last Wednesday. Award recipients included, in the back row, Donnie Hoover, Most Dedicated Player; Caleb Johnson, Rookie of the Year; Michael Smyth, Offensive MVP; Trent Tarling, Defensive Lineman of the Year; and Rayden Thomas, Defensive MVP; in the middle row, Ethan West, Offensive Lineman of the Year; Burkley Theriault, Heart of a Lion; Rylan Gyori, Most Improved Player; and Calvin Burton, Most Versatile Player; and in front, Justin Fedun, MVP. STUART FULLARTON

been using old hockey jerseys that were donated to us, and we are immensely grateful for that,” she said. “It feels nice to finally get into some football jerseys and have our own.”

The second surprise announcement revealed that Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club would be purchasing new game jerseys for the team.

Klaas Van Veller of the Lions club presented coaches with a cheque for the amount required.

“We’ve used the same jerseys for the past six years, and they were starting to show their wear and tear,” said Zenert.

Everyone involved with the team was very grateful for both donations, she added.

Parents, volunteers and team managers were thanked for their commitment to the team, which will now take a break before resuming training in spring.

“We’ve got such good parents and volunteers, it’s just fantastic,” said Berg. “We appreciate that so much.”

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Senior girls ousted in quarter finals at provincials; recorded several close sets

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The competition was tough, as the senior girls volleyball team from École H. J. Cody High School competed at provincials at Edmonton’s Saville Centre last week.

The girls, competing in Pool B, finished with two wins and three losses to gain a berth in the quarter finals.

In their first match, last Thursday they met Richard F. Staples Secondary Thunderbirds from Westlock losing their first set 21-25 but then winning the next

two 25-21 and 15-7.

Their second match pitted them against Monsignor McCoy High School Colts from Medicine Hat. Here they won two close sets 28-26 and 25-11.

Then they played against Beaverlodge Regional High School Royals Friday morning, losing close sets 24-26 and 23-25.

Playing against Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High School Bisons just after noon Friday, the girls won their first set 25-22 then lost the subsequent two 17-25 and 13-15.

The final pool game was late Friday afternoon against St. Paul Regional High School Saints. This match went two sets

with the Lakers losing 24-26 and 18-25.

They finished in third place in Pool B with the 2-3 record.

Then it was on to quarter finals Saturday morning where they met St. Albert Catholic Skyhawks who finished second in Pool A. This match also went two games with St. Albert eliminating the Lakers from further competition, winning 25-3 and 25-21.

“After a tough first set, the girls fought back and lost a very close second set,” said coach Jason Chatwood. “It was very close between all of these teams that advanced to the playoff round.”

St. Albert went on to defeat Beaverlodge

in the semi-finals and claim silver after being defeated by Eagle Butte in the gold medal game. Scores in that game were 25-22 for Eagle Butte, 25-14 for St. Albert and 20-18 for Eagle Butte.

“This was a great experience for the girls, showing they were one of the top teams in the province this year,” Chatwood said. “It’s something I am sure that they will never forget. Provincials is a great way to end the year for the team, and very special for those Grade 12 girls to win gold in our zone. I am very proud of our team and everything that we accomplished, it was a great year.”

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

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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

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Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

Enjoying the music of Jazz Explosion, Mr. and Mrs. Claus paused from greeting admirers to do a little dancing Saturday afternoon during the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival.

Yuletide Festival showed significant growth; activities for everyone

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The intricate and detailed Toy Shop won the Gingerbread House making contest for Sir Lancelot Signs at the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival Saturday afternoon. This was the second year in a row they won. With their entry are, in back, Christopher Lanciault, Shane Mooney and Monty Lanciault and in front Kennedy and Matasha Lanciault and Lily Walroth. The interior of the shop even included a shelf full of miniature toys.

Skaters from Sylvan Lake Skating Club presented the Spirit of Christmas at the arena Saturday during the Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival.

Learning from the first year, organizers of the second annual Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival are happy with the phenomenal success of their event last Friday and Saturday.

It was the work of many volunteers and a community which embraced the vision. “First and foremost, what we tried to do was create a festival, a free community event, and we succeeded,” reflected committee chairman Graham Parsons.

“Right from the start everybody had the same vision.”

“A special event at a special time for a special cause in a special community,” is how Parsons summed up the festival.

This year, volunteers were heartened by community interest. After the success of last year’s event, their vision was readily supported by everyone they asked to be involved.

Money raised through the event is being donated to the town’s Urgent Care initiative and will be held in trust for purchase of equipment when the centre becomes a reality.

Parsons expected the amount to be significantly higher than the $12,256 turned over last year.

Everybody on the organizing committee did yeoman’s service, meeting ever since the last event to plan and then participating in the “sprint to the finish” as the hours counted down to the event.

“Far too much attention has focused on me,” said Parsons. “We all created the idea as a team. Ideas flowed from the committee and were transformed into action.”

Many others joined along the journey and helped in a variety of ways. There were just too many people involved in the festival’s success to start naming names, said Parsons.

Suffice it to say it truly was a community event, enthusiastically embraced by various individuals, organizations and businesses.

They all understood the vision and participated in making the second event even more successful than the first.

“Community reaction was most gratifying to all the committee members.”

A big part of the event’s success was participation of the Farmers’ Market which brought in over 50 vendors who were interspersed among the decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and other auction items.

Entertainment was what the committee envisioned — local choirs and entertainers. It was capped this year with two performances by Jazz Explosion near the end of the event.

Sylvan Lake Figure Skating Club put on a Spirit of Christmas performance.

Peewee AA and Bantam A teams played home games Friday evening, with a puck toss between periods of each game, and a novice 3-on-3 Yuletide Hockey Classic was played Saturday morning.

Public skating and Skate With the Mascots were enjoyed. Mascots included Grizz and Peanut from Global Pet Foods, Wooly Bully from Red Deer Rebels, Sparky from Sylvan Lake Fire Department, Harvey the Hound from Calgary Flames, and the Liberty Tax star.

The Kids Zones were well used by youngsters who showed their crafty sides or got rid of some of their excess energy in the bouncy inflatables.

New this year were Learn to Curl and mini curling game sessions at the curling rink.

Ornaments were produced this year and sold well.

Four teams competed in the gingerbread house making contest with Sir Lancelot Signs (Christopher, Kennedy, Matasha and Monty Lanciault, Shane Mooney and Lily Walroth) capturing the top prize for the second year in a row. The other teams were Cast Away Sports (Petrea Burgar and Andrea Gulayets), Team DQ (Chris, Pam, Jayden and Janelle Mitchell) and the Barn Stars (Chelsea Miki, Kirstin Simpson and David McGill).

The raffle table, silent and live auctions all proved popular while some bidders during the live auction got real bargains.

The draw for a $1,000 Banff getaway was won by Mary Ann Bojda.

Jodi Johanson won the Trunk of Spirits.

Attendance at the festival Friday afternoon and Saturday was significantly higher than the first year, thanks in part to wider publicity and more people knowing what the event was all about.

The first year was organized on a shoestring budget while this year more effort was put into attracting people to experience the festival and all it’s different components.

The talents of many people were again relied on to create and refurbish decorations which added so much to the atmosphere of the event.

“Now we’ve got momentum, it’s phenomenal, everyone did such a great job,” said Parsons.

Committee members will be meeting shortly to discuss the event and begin planning for next year. If you’re interested in getting involved, contact Parsons at 403-887-2575 or check the group’s Facebook page or website.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 2013

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