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- École H. J. Cody Laker Marley Ojala (11) looked for a teammate to pass to while being blocked by a Wetaskiwin Sabre during senior girls league play last Tuesday. The girls lost by a significant margin in the early season game.More basketball pictures on page 14.

STEVE DILLS

Musical

- Students of Ms. Michael’s Pre-Kindergarten class were in full voice during a musical performance for family, friends and school staff during École Our Lady of the Rosary School’s Advent concert last Tuesday night.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, Dec. 26 inclusive Sylvan Lake Legion closed. Reopen Friday, Dec. 27 - meat draw at 6:30 pm.

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.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 - 55 Club potluck and jam at Royal Canadian Legion.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day President’s Levée at Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake from 1-4 pm. Drop in and enjoy the camaraderie while sampling some moose milk. This event has been a tradition of the branch for many years.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 - Fireworks in the evening, courtesy of Town of Sylvan Lake.

Friday, Jan. 3 - Family Games Day at Sylvan Lake Library.

Saturday, Jan. 4 - Karaoke at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 8:30 pm, everyone welcome.

Sunday, Jan. 5 - Sylvan Lake Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary breakfast at the Legion. 4916 50 Ave. 9 am to 1 pm. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, Jan.11 - Dance at the Sylvan Lake Legion, featuring Randy Hillman and Hot Spur.

Wednesday, Jan. 22 - 20th annual Robbie Burns Night at Sylvan Lake Legion. Cocktails 6 pm, roast beef dinner catered by Ladies’ Auxiliary. Piping in of Haggis at 6:15 pm. Arlene Bain Highland Dancers.

Ceilidh dancing to end the evening. Tickets available at the Legion. For info call 403-887-2601 or 403885-4929.

Support Programs

École Fox Run School students acted out ‘Panic at the Pole’ in front of a large audience at the school last Wednesday night.

The Christmas production was presented by the school’s drama club.

STUART FULLARTON

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.

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Weekly events Mondays - At Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre - Wii (9:30-11:30), walking group (10:30-11:30).

Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvan’s Slick Speakers will remain active during the summer. Meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills.

For info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.

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.

Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer.

Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Lenore 403-887-5272.

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

Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

Fridays - At Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre - Drop in mixed bridge from 1-4 pm.

Fridays - Teen Time at Sylvan Lake Municipal Library from 3:30-5 pm. Ages 13-18. Drop-in. For info call 403-887-2130.

Monthly events First Monday every month. Sylvan Lake & District Fish & Game Association meets at 7 pm at Sylvan Lake Community Partners Association, 5043 50 Ave. Everyone welcome. For info call Dave Lloyd 403887-2380. 12/30/13 First Wednesday every month. 55+ Club Pot Luck at Sylvan Lake Legion 12 noon. $2 admission. Jam session to follow. Everyone welcome. 12/30/13 First Wednesday every month - Sept-June. Benalto Royal Purple meetings. 10 am at Benalto Leisure Centre.

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Bouwman heading to Dominican on school building mission

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

École Steffie Woima Elementary School teacher Amy Bouwman is looking forward to her participation in building a school in the Dominican Republic next month.

She’ll participate in a Lifetouch Memory Mission from Jan. 21-28 with about 50 volunteers to build a vocational school for children in a small, mountainous farming community.

Lifetouch, the leading national provider of school and family photography, organized the trip and invited school administrators, principals, educators and PTA members throughout North America to work alongside their volunteers and Dominican nationals on the project.

This is the third Memory Mission to Constanza.

In 2011 and 2012 volunteers built an elementary school. That school now serves hundreds of children who otherwise would not have had a chance to receive an education.

Volunteers will work on a variety of projects, including block and

Special delivery

- With Christmas cards in hand, students from Mme. Purdie’s class at École Steffie Woima Elementary School prepared to deliver Christmas cards to residents around their school. The card delivery has been an annual custom for students at the school for many years.

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Milestones 403.887.2331 Proud parents Jeroen & Nadine Schalkwyk & brothers Tom & Tyse & big sister Leah are excited to announce the birth of

Hein Jack David born Nov 24th at home weighing 7 lbs, 6 ounces.

A gracious thank you to Blessingway Midwives from RMH.

SUMMER VILLAGE OF BIRCHCLIFF PUBLIC NOTE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING This is to advise that an appeal has been received appealing the Development Officer’s decision of November 28th, 2013 to deny the application for a development permit to construct an accessory building on Lot 14, Block 1, Plan 0224592, being 557 Birch Way in the Summer Village of Birchcliff. The development permit is being appealed based on the grounds that the appellant needs a 2000 sq. ft. building to store all of his equipment and vehicles. A Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: January 3, 2014 TIME: 9:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Bay 8, 14 Thevenaz Industrial Trail Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 2J5 Documents regarding the development permit, the Development Officer’s decision, and the notice of appeal are available for public inspection at the Summer Village Administration Office. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear the appellant or any person acting on behalf of the appellant; the development authority or a person acting on behalf of the development authority; any person who received this notice and wishes to be heard or a person acting on behalf of that person; and any other person who claims to be affected by the decision.

Written submissions addressed to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary and received at the Administration office prior to the hearing will be submitted to the Board at the Hearing.

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concrete work, stucco and paint finishing for the classrooms. They will also have an opportunity to visit community members and participate in a day of photography for the children in this village, many of whom have never seen a photo of themselves.

Since the inception of the Lifetouch Memory Mission in 2000, Lifetouch hands have helped rebuild a village in war-ravaged Kosovo, repair homes in Appalachia, establish a children’s center in Jamaica, and construct a bridge in the land of the Navajo in Arizona. They have built 11 schools across Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Memory Mission volunteers have also provided on-site assistance to victims of natural disasters throughout the United States, including Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, floods in the Dakotas, fires in California, and tornadoes across the Midwest.

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Curling rink to close in April 2014 due to age, structural issues Dear Editor, After all the excitement of the multiplex plans hitting the news, there is one building that has not been mentioned. The town-owned Sylvan Lake Curling Rink ice surface is being condemned as of April 2014 due to structural instability. The curlers have already been locked out of the building twice in one month due to the amount of snow on the roof.

The curling club has left a legacy of four parcels of land to the community of Sylvan Lake. The site for the new town office, the site for the town swimming pool, the site of Lions Park — in cooperation with The Knights of Pythias, the Lions and Rotary — and of course the site where the present curling club stands.

The present facility was used as a community hall until the present community centre was built. In the earlier years this association also provided a skating rink and tennis courts. It is amazing how much this association has contributed to the town. If you would like more information on the history of the curling club, just contact the club and it will be provided for you, as it is too long to mention here.

The town had offered curlers a chance to go into the new multiplex with the reduction from five sheets to three or four. You can’t have a bonspiel on three sheets of ice and four is tough. I wonder if any of the other sports were asked to go smaller.

What the town is offering us now is $1.5 million to build a new ice surface and to renovate the lounge and viewing area of the present building. This doesn’t even cover the cost of the ice surface. This is a 60 year old building that is older than the first ice surface for hockey. I extend the invitation for councillors, mayor and anyone who wants to see what is happening inside this building to go down and talk to the man-

ager to see what the problems are with this facility.

I have curled in this facility for 27 year. I have watched new facilities being built for many different sports and associations in this town. Curling is one of the few sports, if not the only sport, to not have a building replaced and a new facility that we can show off and be proud of. I have had people tell me they won’t curl in our building because it is too old. I also had people tell me they wouldn’t move to Sylvan Lake because of the rec. facilities including the old curling rink.

This facility is open all year round to host other sports and events. We have hosted the 2009 Alberta Scotties, 2011 Investor Cup Mixed, and the 2013 Optimists Alberta Juvenile playdowns. The curling club is a few days away from hosting the Jiffy Lube 2014 Alberta Scotties from January 8-12. We are bringing major curling events and exposure to the Town of Sylvan Lake, as some of these events are televised. This association is economically supporting the community by bringing in out of town customers, just like hockey or any other sport or event that happens in this town.

Congratulations to all sports and associations in Sylvan who are enjoying your town built facilities. I would like to know if any of the associations or sports have contributed any funds to their building. If you would like to share this with me please e-mail mjohan@xplornet.com. As of April 2014, curlers in Sylvan Lake will no longer have an ice surface on which to curl on, to enjoy their favourite sport.

These are my opinions, they are no way associated with the other curlers or the rink.

Lorie Johanson, Longtime curler, Sylvan Lake

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69 years ago ...

From the issue of December 20, 1944

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

On the whole, the province of Alberta has experienced a very fine autumn. This is particularly true of southern Alberta where harvesting was completed in record time. Central and northern Alberta were somewhat delayed by occasional storms. There is

no snow in the south as this is written on Dec. 14th, and very little cold weather has been experienced in this part of the province. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Keith and family left today enroute to the B. C. coast where they will spend the next few months.

Coming to Sylvan Lake in the summer of 1934, Ward Keith took over the hardware business formerly operated

by Jamieson Bros. In the ten years he was here, he made many friends. He was very active in community life. For some years he was a member of the village council and school board, and was active in Chamber of Commerce work and the newly formed Service Club. He is a fine type of citizen and his going away is regretted. He recent-

Music, memories and grandchildren bring joy to holiday season It’s here. shaking the advent calIt is actually, ‘the endar to see if there are TREENA MIELKE night before’! any broken pieces of SYLVAN LAKE Already!

Who chocolate left inside the NEWS knew. A few days ago windows.

I watched one of my There aren’t. granddaughters open I rest my hand on one of those advent calendar win- top of her head, loving the feel of her dows and take out the little chocolate thick silky blonde hair. treat.

“What was Christmas like when “Almost here, grandma,” she said, you were a kid, grandma?” she asks, like she is making a big announce- putting her book down.

“It was,” I pause, surprised at the ment that no one but she is aware of.

She popped the sweet treat into her unexpected attention. “It was good, mouth, expertly turned a few cart- sweetheart.”

And, just for a moment, a quick, wheels on the living room floor, being careful not to crash into the special moment, I allow myself to go Christmas tree and then curled up back there, to the days before I was a with her book, obviously not worried grandma, or even a mom.

She looks at me. Expectant. about anything very much at all, least Waiting. And so I tell her. of all the countdown to Christmas.

Continued on Page 5 “I want to be like her,” I decide, ly sold his business and lovely home to M. J. Greenaway, who now operates the business.

Mr. Keith has no definite plans for the immediate future, and will spend a few months at the coast.

A dance was held in honor of the Keiths at the Alexander Pavilion on Thursday of last week. They were presented with a pair of silver candlesticks and a desk pen.

50 years ago ...

From the issue of December 23, 1963

At the Legion meeting Dec. 17th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President - L. Cramer; Vice-Pres. - F. Moore; 2nd Vice. - B. C. Learned; Secretary - P. Dalling; Treas. - N. Jarvin; Executive - G. Hunter, V.

Pastoback, W. Pass, D. McCutcheon; Sgt.-At-Arms - J. Moncrieff; Welfare O. Peterson.

Gift hampers to needy Veteran families and remembrances to senior Veterans will be distributed again this year.

R. Ferguson reported on the progress with the Legion Brass Band. ♦ ♦ ♦ Instead of the usual December meeting the Burnt Lake W.I. entertained their husbands at a chicken dinner held at the Community Centre.

Mesdames Dwight Sawyer, Axel and Oscar Johanson were the committee in charge. The tables looked very gay with Christmas decorations and everyone enjoyed the sumptuous meal. ♦ ♦ ♦

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Nearing end of year, will total be above $500,000?

BY STEVE DILLS SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

The past couple of issues of Sylvan Lake News have been filled with stories and photos portraying the generosity of our community.

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.

Below, as well as new donations, we’re also listing those where pictures may have appeared in the last issue or two so we can keep our cumulative total upto-date.

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

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Community

As we’re approaching the year end, we plan to run this column once more in early January and then reevaluate the initiative. If you’d like to see us continue or have ideas to enhance this column send an email to editor@sylvanlakenews.com.

Year-to-date total - $436,257.49 • Students and staff at École Fox Run School have been thinking of the Gamble family as they mourn the loss of Hudson. Last Thursday, they showed their support to the Gamble family by having a “Hat Day” and collecting money, according to teacher Patti Gette. As well “Around the Corner Store” is sending all their proceeds to help this family during this very

Joy to holiday season... and make it beautiful.

Continued from Page 4 I tell her about how my brother and I wrapped She looks at me and smiles with the innocence of tinfoil around cardboard to make a perfect star and a child, but with wisdom far beyond her years shinhow I cut silver paper from my dad’s roll-your-own ing in her eyes. cigarette package to make tinsel on a real honest to She comes out with her violin. “Let me play for goodness tree that smelled good like the forest. you, grandma,” she says, tucking the violin under her And I tell her how I grew up in a bachelor pad, chin, her blonde hair framing her lovely, delicate little nothing more than a shack really, with worn lino- face. As I listen to a rather squeaky version of Away In leum and a coal and wood stove and lived with A Manager, I realize that I have been blessed once brothers and a dad who taught me how to fish and again with a very special, unexpected magical gift. play ball and be tough. I never really did get the And, once again, I am tough part. grateful.

She’s still listening, though her attention is wanFor each and every ing, but I keep talking. I tell her about when my dad one of my readers, I hauled in the Christmas tree and, when we put those would wish that you, bubble lights on it, I truly believed our whole house too, may experience the was transformed. special gifts of the seaI go on to tell her about how my brothers would 1-800-222-TIPS son. always get one of those board hockey games and (1-800-222-8477) And a very merry We want your INFO...

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difficult time. The amount raised wasn’t disclosed.

• Those attending the Town of Sylvan Lake Christmas Party on Saturday raised $5,940 for the Christmas Bureau. The money was raised by auctioning off 10 decorated trees with gifts — one from each town department. Staff voted on the recipient of the funds and the Christmas Bureau was the selected choice.

• Shoppers Drug Mart owner-pharmacist Todd Prochnau presented a cheque to Sylvan Lake and Area Community Partners Dec. 6 for $3,991.

The money was raised through the business’s Tree for Life program in late September and early October.

• The charity checkstop run by Sylvan Lake RCMP, Sylvan Lake & District Victim Services Unit, Sylvan Lake Fire Department and Sylvan Lake Municipal Enforcement on Saturday gathered $13,600 in cash and other donations of food and toys.

• Stuff a Bus was rated a huge success again this year. Three from Red Deer Catholic School Division were involved, situated at Scott’s No Frills, Sobey’s and Walmart. They collected over $3,000 worth of food and cash.

• Students at École Fox Run School brought in enough items to fill 190 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas

Child. Around the Corner Store (a student run store at the school) paid for ‘mailing’ of each of the boxes, according to the school’s newsletter.

• Sylvan Lake Community Endowment Fnd distributed a total of $4,900 to three groups.

• The Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake hosted seniors to a Christmas lunch at Sylvan Lake Seniors’ Centre.

• Schools in Sylvan Lake all held food drives to benefit Sylvan Lake Food Bank.

• Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau was the beneficiary of a large amount of toys as well as cash donations.

• Eclectica Fashions held its second annual Champagne and Chocolate Day and raised a considerable pile of food for the Food Bank.

• The Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. No. 212, presented a cheque for $3,000 to Bethany Sylvan Lake towards a specialized tub/lift.

• Members of Sylvan Lake All About Bouncing Novice 3 Lakers contributed 19 shoeboxes to the Operation Christmas Child initiative organized

by Eckville Eagles at their hockey tournament.

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This Christmas Season we celebrate the birth of Jesus and realize how amazing this gift of God really is.

Literally God became flesh and lived among us. That is so remarkable. The Bible recounts what God did, the remarkable way he treated people. He always included those who were left out, always giving hope instead of judgment and condemnation, always eager to take time to talk in whatever setting, be it to the crowd or just one on one.

The story begins with the birth of Jesus and shepherds arrive to see if what the angels had told them was really true. Having seen the newborn child lying in a manger they tell the story to all returning to their flocks, glorifying and praising God. Then sometime later the wise men arrive from the long

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trek as they followed the star and came to the house in Bethlehem where Mary and Joseph were and before presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh they bowed down and worshipped him, the One who is the King of the Jews.

We often describe the three gifts given by these wise men and miss the fourth gift of worship. Their long journey was complete. Their reason for the trek across the desert to find this newborn king had been accomplished. And so they bowed down and worshipped this baby, the long awaited Messiah.

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Mass Times Parish Priest: Saturday Evening: Tuesday, December 24 | Christmas Eve Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

The Vigil of Christmas: 5:00 pm & 9:30 pm Wednesday, December 25 | Christmas Day Sunday Morning: The Nativity of the Lord: 9:00 am Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 1 | New Year’s Day (Last Sunday of each The Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God month 9:00 a.m.)

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Canadian Blood Services asks residents to help fill 190 appointments SUBMITTED SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS For patients in need of blood products, the act of

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Upcoming Meetings COUNCIL MEETING January 13, 2014 | 6:00 pm Municipal Government Building THERE WILL BE NO COUNCIL MEETING ON DECEMBER 23, 2013.

MPC MEETING January 6, 2014 | 6:00 pm Municipal Government Building COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 2, 2014 | 6:00 PM Municipal Government Building TOWN OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 25 & 26, 2013 AND JANUARY 1, 2014.

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WASTE TRANSFER SITE Holiday Hours of Operation The facility will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. The Waste Transfer Site is open during the winter from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M., Wednesday to Saturday exclusive of statutory holidays.

Watch for summer hours beginning in April 2014.

Items accepted include: . Paint (no charge) . Household garbage . Tires . Metal items . Wood . Electronic waste (no charge) CHRISTMAS TREE PICK-UP The Public Works Division will be collecting Christmas trees starting the week of January 6. Place your tree for pick-up where your garbage is normally collected by 8:00 A.M. on Monday, January 6. It may take up to 7 days to collect your tree.

2014 OPERATING/CAPITAL BUDGET Town departments will present their proposed Operating Budgets to Town Council at two meetings in January. These meetings, which are open to the public, will be held on January 7 and 8th from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building (5012 48th Avenue).

Following the presentations, Council will consider the requirements and provide decisions and final direction at a meeting scheduled for January 10th, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:30 pm and on January 11th from 9 am – 2 pm at the Municipal Government Building. Citizens are encouraged to attend these meetings and hear Council’s direction for the 2014 budget year. For further information please call 403887-2141.

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Development Permits TAKE NOTICE THAT on December 16, 2013, the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): Somerset Homes for a rear yard relaxation on a proposed detached dwelling (covered deck) on Lot 33, Block 3, Plan 132-3103 (28 Parson Drive) 1215565 Alberta Ltd. o/a KRS Storage for a rear yard relaxation on existing 29 containers and office for the purposes of a ‘Warehousing (mini storage facility)’ on Lot 8A, Block 2, Plan 122-2666 (32 Industrial Drive) Brandy & Kris Novotney for a side yard relaxation on an existing detached garage on Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 952-2993 (12 Hallgren Drive) Denise Bell for a side yard relaxation on an existing deck on Lot 62A, Block 2, Plan 922-3244 (37 Wildrose Drive) Oliver Murray Real Estate Developments Ltd. for a Multiple Housing Development requiring relaxation on Lot 153, Block 7, Plan 132-3636 (43 Reid Court)

GARBAGE/GREEN BOX COLLECTION NOTICE Holiday Schedule If your garbage/green box recycling collection day is Christmas Day (Wednesday) it will be collected on Boxing Day (Thursday). If your regular garbage/green box collection day is Boxing Day (Thursday) it will be collected as scheduled.

If your regular garbage/green box collection day is New Years Day (Wednesday) it will be collected the following day (Thursday).

Please ensure that your trash and green box recycling is out for collection by 8:00 A.M. on your collection day.

Christmas gift wrap is accepted in your green box.

Please contact Public Works at 403-887-2800 if you do not have a green box.

Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication.

You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Officer at 864-5557.

Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 24th day of December, 2013.

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before December 17, 2013 the Development Officer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Candel Homes for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 25, Block 7, Plan 102-4600 (7 Richfield Crescent) BEACON HILL Laebon Developments Ltd. for a single family dwelling, attached garage, deck & basement development on Lot 78, Block 11, Plan 122-4336 (163 Bowman Circle) STREETS John Kriekle for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ – Locksmith on Lot 84, Block 5, Plan 762-1044 (23 Parkland Drive) Corrie Brown & Tammy Montague for a Home Occupation Type ‘A’ – Cleaning Service on Lot 36, Block 9, Plan 042-5822 (5031 48 Street) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and

Community Programs BUSINESS VISITATION PROGRAM (BVP) What is it?

The BVP is a confidential one-on-one meeting between the municipal Economic Development Officer (EDO) and an owner or manager of a business that is licensed to conduct business in the Town of Sylvan Lake.

What is the purpose?

The BVP serves multiple functions: . Provides opportunity for the EDO to get to know businesses and their needs, challenges and issues from a local perspective, . A means of gathering data that will support future investment and business attraction, . A forum to discuss municipal influenced issues that affect the success of your business, . A method to identify human resource or business training requirements and appropriate timing for delivery of workshops and information sessions, . An avenue for the EDO to share small and medium-sized business resources that support retention, expansion, business start-ups or aspiring entrepreneurs …and more!

How much time does the business need to schedule? A series of standard questions have been developed in order to gain an overall outlook of the local economy and its drivers. The visitation usually lasts 1 to 1-1/2 hours as information gathered is recorded electronically in a BVP template during the program.

How do I set up a meeting date and time?

Contact the Town of Sylvan Lake Economic Development Officer, Vicki Kurz at: vkurz@sylvanlake.ca or 403.887.1185 ext.

226 at your earliest convenience to establish a meeting date and time.

The goal of this program is to engage the members of the local business community and support economic diversification!

Request for Proposal PRINTING & PUBLICATION SERVICES The Town of Sylvan Lake is collecting submissions for the development of a three-year working agreement for out-ofhouse printing services. Please visit www.sylvanlake.ca/projects for the full RFP. Completed proposals may be addressed to the contact below and must be received no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Late proposals will not be accepted. Inquiries may also be directed to: Joanne Gaudet Communications Officer Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6 Proposals must be presented in sealed, clearly marked packages. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 26, 2013

Movie filmed in Sylvan to be shown at library

BY CORRIE BROWN SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Remember that movie that was filmed in Sylvan Lake in 1990?

Well, Sylvan Lake Library has a copy of “Sylvan Lake Summer” starring Canadian favourites Lochlyn Munro, Robyn Stevan, Johannah Newmarch, Spencer Rochfort, and Christianne Hirt. We will be show-

ing it at the library Friday (Dec. 27th) from 1:30-3:15 p.m.

Join us to wrap up Sylvan’s Centennial year with memories of a time gone by. Were you in the movie?

Do you know someone who was an extra? Was your vehicle used as a prop? Come check it out!

Free to attend, popcorn and beverages will be provided; donations graciously accepted. See you there!

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This is a tremendous opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. We offer competitive rates and an excellent benefits program including health and dental coverage and a wellness account.

Employment Opportunities POSITION TITLE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: . Providing the safe and efficient operation of public equipment, primarily, but not limited to: Garbage Truck, Street sweeper, Loader, Tandem dump truck . Operation of shop equipment . Maintain roadway transportation network specifically snow clearing and removal, pothole repair, line painting, etc. . Maintain local pedestrian walkway/pathway system such as snow removal, crack repairs, etc. . Cemetery maintenance . Assistance in maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems as required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: . Grade 12 or equivalent . Class 3 license with “Q” endorsement . Experience within a municipal environment would be an asset . Strong customer relation skills . A proven safe work record . The ability to work with a minimum of supervision . Able to work in a physically demanding environment . Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. . Proven positive participation in Team/department interaction This position involves regular shifts of household solid waste collection and may include on-call and shift work. Flexibility to change shifts or respond to emergency situations is also required.

A driver’s abstract and criminal records check are required from the successful applicant.

Please indicate the position you are applying for and submit cover letter, before 4:00 p.m. on January 5, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Danny Scott Fax: (403) 887-3660 E-mail: dscott@sylvanlake.ca

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“For Parcels within Pelican Place: . The maximum building height shall be 2 storeys above grade. . For lots which abut 50th Street, ‘grade’ shall be measured at the mid-point of the parcel boundary along 50th Street. . For all other lots, ‘grade’ shall be determined as per the existing Land Use Bylaw regulations.”

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, January 13th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

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

Public Hearing NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1631/2013 Being a Bylaw to amend the 50th Street Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw No. 1516/2009.

WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend the 50th Street Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw No. 1516/2009 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Section 6.2.7 Sub-Areas G and J, Development Regulations be amended as follows: “For Parcels which abut Pelican Place” be removed and replaced with:

If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building.

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

Date of first publication of this notice: December 26th, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

Date of second publication of this notice: January 2nd, 2013 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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Interim budget approved so town can continue operating

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Youth Foundation based on the portion of the building on 50th Street that is leased by the group and 50 per cent of the adjacent parking lot. The grant would be paid for the four years 2013 through 2016 based on the town receiving certain financial documents from the non-profit society.

Incline operates an indoor skate and BMX park at that location.

Councillors spent considerable time discussing the issue. The first motion, proposed by staff was lost in a tied vote. Subsequent motions which reduced the amount of the overall grant were unanimously supported.

Mayor Sean McIntyre was absent.

During their regular meeting Dec. 9, Sylvan Lake councillors: • approved an interim budget so the town can continue operating in 2014 prior to completion of a final budget.

It’s anticipated the 2014 budget will be passed by council in February, after extensive presentations in January.

• agreed to conditionally provide an operating grant equal to property taxes to Incline Industries

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Money raised through the lunch will help fund field trips for students such as skiing and swimming. All of the food was donated by parents.

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JONES Viola Violet Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Viola Violet Jones lived a life that was a gift to us all. Viola Violet Jones of Independence, Missouri passed away on December 1, 2013 in Apache Junction, Arizona.

Violet was born on July 31, 1924 to Don Carloss Thomas and Rosie Violet Fisher. She was the oldest of seven children, and the only girl. She often mentioned the trials and tribulations of being “Sis” to six younger brothers. Her brothers adored her and looked up to her for guidance and love throughout her life. Raised during the Depression, Violet’s experiences of doing without and working hard continually shaped her life and personality. She was truly a member of The Greatest Generation. Violet graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941. After her graduation she attended beauty school and graduated with a degree in Cosmetology. She vividly remembered being on the bus riding to her beauty school classes when she heard the Japanese had just attacked Pearl Harbor. On July 29, 1942 she married the love of her life, Norman Russell Jones. Norman and Violet were married for 49 years until his passing on February 12, 1992. They built a beautiful home and life together at 1230 South Liberty in Independence. In 1949, Violet and Norman converted their garage into a beauty shop, and there Violet ran SouthTown Beauty Shop for over 50 years. In 1956 Norman and Violet welcomed their daughter, Dreama Lynn, into their lives. They were doting and loving parents and their little family of three made their lives complete. Violet and Norman loved to travel and see the country. One of their greatest joys was hooking up their Surburban to their Airstream and heading down the road. Their love of travel eventually led them to spending the winters as Arizona Snowbirds. In Arizona they met a wonderful couple, Edie and Ray Niemela. Who would know that one day when Ray and Violet each found themselves alone after the deaths of Edie and Norman that their romance would blossom!? Ray and Violet were married on January 30, 2000. Violet’s greatest love and joy was her family. She doted on her grandchildren, Emily and Graham, and enjoyed many happy hours “playing Grandma.” She also embraced her new “Canadian” family and they adopted her as well. She cherished the many summer months she spent on their canola farm with a view of the Canadian Rockies.

Violet is survived by her husband, Ray Niemela of Benalto, Canada, her daughter and son-in-law Dreama and Fletcher Aldredge of Sedona, Arizona, her granddaughter, Emily Johnson of Denver, CO, her grandson, Graham Aldredge of Flagstaff, AZ, and her brother, Danny Thomas of Independence. She also leaves behind many, many loving relatives and friends.

Violet was a lifelong long member of the Enoch Hill Community of Christ Church. Violet’s last few days could not have been more perfect and would have been just what she would have chosen. She spent a wonderful Thanksgiving in Denver, Colorado surrounded by her family, then headed to Arizona for another warm winter. On Sunday evening she enjoyed a lovely dinner with Ray and her lifelong best friend, Betty Olson and her husband, Orbin. She came home from dinner, kissed Ray goodnight, and went to bed. She woke up in heaven with what we all know is many, many stars in her crown - an expression she used frequently in describing the good deeds we should all do for each other each day to earn our reward in heaven. Violet, Mom, Granny, Sis... we will miss you every moment, but we know your crown is loaded with those stars... so many you probably can’t even hold your head up and it’s messing up your hair. Rest in peace. Rest in beauty. Rest in the assurance your life was well lived and you will be forever loved. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial followed at Mound Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters or online at Harvesters.org. or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com

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Thanks also to the hospital staff and community care-givers in Coronation, Sylvan Lake and Red Deer for the professional and compassionate care we have received.

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Restaurant/ Hotel

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HEWLETT PARK MCDONALDS (50 Hewlett Park Landing Sylvan Lake) is seeking 10 Food Service Supervisors , available 24/7 for all shifts, starting at $13.12/hour.

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT / KITCHEN HELPERS REQUIRED -589802 AB LTD o/a DQ Grill & Chill at 4605 50 Ave Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1C2 is looking for 4 individuals who must be able to work days, nights, weekends, split shifts and be on call.

Wage $11/hr - 40 hour week (full time).

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5170

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STEVE DILLS

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THURSDAY, DEC. 26, 2013

SPORTS

Lakusta joins small group when he earned second degree black belt

BY KEN SUMNER SPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

Sensei Grady Lakusta travelled to Red Deer for his second degree black belt test, Dec. 14. This test is one of the more uncommon tests as few students make it this far.

Grady, has been doing martial arts now for a number of years. He started training with Arashi-Do while he was young and has continued through his teenage years.

He is now 17 and still training consistently.

He has taken a role of assistant instructor, as well as the primary instructor for the competition team. Now, he’s being recognized for his knowledge and dedication to karate.

The second degree black belt test is an extension of the black belt karate program.

The black belt is not the end but just a stepping stone through the path of karate. The degrees, starting from one and going up to 10, denote further understanding, and mastery of the martial art of karate. The black belt symbolizes the understanding and

knowledge of the basics. The further degrees denote further understanding, further knowledge, and dedication to be martial art of karate.

Grady, started out as a young boy, and has now matured into a excellent man. His courage, levelheadedness, and loyalty have grown and been nurtured through his path to the martial arts.

As a result Grady was invited to the black belt test in Red Deer. Through the two and half hour technical, and then the two hour Sparring test, Grady showed

poise, grit, and relentless spirits. Then through the ceremony, was awarded his second degree black.

He joins a very small group of people from Sylvan Lake who have achieved this rank. The last person before Grady was Sensei Ken, the head instructor of ArashiDo Sylvan Lake. Sensei Ken achieved this rank in 2009.

Both Sensei Ken and Sensei Grady continue to train Karate and Brazilian Jiujitsu in Sylvan Lake.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!