Ponoka News, June 10, 2015

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY

Two teams bring back bronze from the Camrose Night Classic Soccer Tournament.

Vol. 67, No. 24 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

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Local boy, Jim McCrimmon went from minor hockey to the LA Kings.

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Green thumb Members of the Keystone Leadership group at the Ponoka Youth Centre helped with planting at the Library Community Garden Wednesday, June 3. Here (l-r) program co-ordinator Leah Cline and Jensan Bondy water some plants.

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Kids take on town’s top seat for a day

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Students from St. Augustine Catholic School had their chance in the mayor’s seat last week as part of their social studies curriculum.

Mayor Rick Bonnett gave three students in Grade 6 a chance to be the mayor for a

day and learn about the ins and outs of his and town administration’s jobs Wednesday, June 3. He said students from three Grade 6 classes submitted essays to Town Hall and the top three in each class were picked.

Alex Brackenbury, Mary Mathieu and Kyrie Heming-

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son were able to tour the town offices, sit in council chambers and speak with administration and Bonnett. Each one came away with a better understanding of the inner workings of the town’s operations.

One insight for Brackenbury was seeing what it takes to run the town. “It’s not just the mayor. It’s everyone behind the scenes,” he commented.

He suggested a sports and clothing store might be an ideal way to keep shoppers in town but keeping everyone happy is also a challenging job.

“Sometimes it’s hard to find the majority in there,” said Brackenbury.

Seeing operations from the mayor’s perspective was an eye-opening experience, he added.

Mathieu wrote an essay about economics and driving change in the Town of Ponoka.

The age of eligibility was an interesting point for her.

“Once allowed to vote, you’re allowed to run as mayor,” she opined.

She feels it is difficult to keep everyone happy in a job with tough decisions. Mathieu

added that while staff must listen to residents’ ideas, they also need to consider their own.

Taking action on tough choices is something Hemingson feels is the biggest challenge for staff. “Probably decision making, because you

probably have a decision to benefit everyone,” she said.

She enjoyed being able to make suggestions for improving the downtown core.

“There were some very good ideas passed out,” said Bonnett of the day.

He wants to give Ponoka

students a better understanding of council and administration’s roles and challenges and he hopes to get all the Ponoka schools involved in the Mayor for a Day program.

“What we are as a council is we are visionaries,” said Bonnett.

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Mayor Rick Bonnett poses with Grade 6 students from St. Augustine Catholic School Wednesday, June 3 in council chambers. Students had a chance to be mayor for a day. Here (l-r) Alexander Brackenbury, Kyrie Hemingson and Mary Mathieu pose with the mayor.

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“Lock it or lose it,” say police of vehicle break-ins

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka RCMP took in several calls last week of items taken from vehicles in what appears to be cases where most of the vehicles were unlocked at the time of thefts.

In some instances, valuables such as wallets were left in the vehicle and suspects used credit cards at gas stations in Ponoka or Lacombe.

Individuals have been able to gain entry by just trying to open the door of a vehicle.

Police remind residents to lock the doors of their vehicles.

ATVs stolen Police are investigating the theft of five off-road vehicles overnight of Thursday, June 4.

Three quads, a Hammerhead ATV and a dirt bike were taken from homes west of Ponoka. A dirt bike and two quads were located nearby but were damaged.

Unknown injuries in cyclist collision Emergency crews were called to the scene of a bicycle and vehicle collision June 3 on 51 Street and 47 Avenue.

It is believed a motorist collided with a bicycle after it entered the roadway. Police and emergency crews attended the scene with a doctor from the Family Health Clinic also assisting. It is believed the injuries were relatively minor.

There was no other information available on the

incident at the time of publication.

STARS Air Ambulance called in for Highway 2 rollover Emergency crews were called in for a rollover June 7 on Highway 2 south of Morningside.

A 16-year-old girl from Red Deer was reported to have been lying down in the back seat when the 2001 Chrysler Neon lost control and was hit by another vehicle.

She was ejected from the vehicle and STARS Air Ambulance was called in. There were unknown injuries for the 18-year-old woman driver and the 16-year-old boy passenger, both from Sylvan Lake.

Driver refuses to provide breath sample Police charged a motorist with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample after being stopped on Highway 2A north of Ponoka.

Just before 1 a.m. on June 7, police say they witnessed

Emergency crews were called to a bike and vehicle collision Wednesday, June 3 in Ponoka.

It is believed there were relatively minor injuries from the incident.

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a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am turn north on Highway 2A and then being driven in an erratic manner. The driver of the vehicle pulled over before police could turn on their emergency lights.

Upon arrival, the officer could smell liquor emanating from the vehicle. When asked to provide a breath sample, the 44-year-old woman from Maskwacis refused.

A 26-year-old passenger was found to have warrants for her arrest. She was charged with failing to comply with conditions.

Both were arrested and then released on condition of promising to appear in court.

Barbecue stolen Police are investigating the theft of a blue Vermont Castings barbecue June 2 in the afternoon.

The owner of a home on 39 Street Close had left for about one hour and upon return found the barbecue was missing, say police. It appears culprits took the barbecue off a deck and dragged it across the back yard.

Pedestrian hit and run Maskwacis RCMP are investigating a pedestrian hit and run on June 5 at ap-

proximately 10 p.m.

Police say a grey or silver SUV hit a pedestrian on Highway 611 east of 3 Mile Road and left the scene.

The pedestrian was flown

by STARS Air Ambulance to a hospital in Edmonton. Police request the public’s assistance in the matter and say there

may be damage to the front bumper of the vehicle.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit took in 89 calls for service last week.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. & James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life

5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org

403-783-5533

Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

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

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50/50 winners: The first winners of the Ponoka Farmers Market were awarded their prize money Wednesday, June 3. (l-r) Here market manager Donna Merrill poses with board directors Susan Whitecotton, Rose Godley, 50/50 winner Ski Thompson, board director Lana Rosentreter and Hope Trimble-Willis, the recipient of the 50/50 fundraiser.

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Footprints on the Moon First of all I want to express my congratulations to Ponoka’s graduating classes of 2015. It is such an incredible achievement that you’ve literally invested years of your life into.

I had just started my role with Youth Unlimited here in Ponoka when many of these grads were starting Grade 1. At Youth Unlimited, we live by the phrase,

“We see the hope and potential in every young person.”

Looking at the many graduates in our community, you can see this hope and potential. While they embark on many diverse and exciting futures, there is one thing I am certain of … there is no limit to what they can achieve and who they can become.

Paul Brandt sings the

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

403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C. Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048 stachurch@shaw.ca

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

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song, “There’s a World Out There,” and there is a line in the song that is appropriate for this time of celebration.

“Don't tell me the sky's the limit, there's footprints on the moon.”

While there are sure to be challenges ahead, I love the idea that the expectations we hope for our youth can be exceeded and that dreams of their potential aren’t limited to what we see and know. I am aware that the idea of hope and potential in every young person might not work for you when you think of youth today. It can be a tough concept to accept when some are caught in illegal activity, lacking good work ethic, revealing entitlement, or disrespecting authority, but I have found that even if hope and potential seems to be not currently realized, there is a hope that holds it all together for me.

Colossians 1:15-17 says, “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such

Jerel Peters Area Director Central Alberta Youth Unlimited

as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.”

While I cannot imagine what is in store for our many graduates, I have a confidence in their hope and potential because I am certain that the One who set the skies in place and hung the moon in space holds it all together.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Reflections of Ponoka Our early beginnings of the thrills and spills of rodeo

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

The Ponoka Stampede Association and our friendly community will proudly roll out the welcome mat as always for its gala 79th showdown from June 24 to July 1.

As thousands of rodeo fans from near and far join in on the exciting summer week of family fun, hopefully they will all take a little time to browse around town, stop at the museum and the Rodeo Hall of Fame, and appreciate the humble beginnings of this great sport and keen camaraderie that started right here in our own back yard.

The Chesterwold/Ferrybank Stampede Most of the early homesteaders who settled in the Chesterwold/Ferrybank district west of Ponoka in the early 1900s were from the United States, but it didn’t

take them very long to realize that July 4 would not always be their best day to celebrate way out here in these parts.

While the district quickly filled up with new families

Jim McCrimmon

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Those of us who were avid hockey fans in Ponoka in the 1960s and beyond will never forget big Jim McCrimmon, a local boy who played all his minor hockey here, joined our Junior ‘A’ Stampeders (AJHL), and then went on to the Medicine Hat Tigers before being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. The burly defenseman (6'2"-220 pounds), shown here posing for a metric conversion advertisement in the Edmonton Journal, enjoyed a pro-hockey career with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Cowboys (WHA), St. Louis Blues, as well for several teams in the AHL and NAHL before retiring as a player/coach for the WIHL Kimberley Dynamiters in the mid 1970s.

looking to establish their new homes and livelihood on these lush and rolling prairies, they also decided that, along with all the hard work and chores, there should also be a little time set aside for some good old kick up some dust fun.

The first Chesterwold Community picnic was held on July 4, 1909, but when Jim Winters built the Chesterwold Hall for Pete Cooper in 1910, there would be a dance hall upstairs and some storage for Pete’s Community Store downstairs, which was also used to host special occasions such as pay now and eat all you want suppers and many other events and family gatherings. These small picnics became an annual get-together, but then in 1914 a community ‘work bee’ was organized and a half-mile race track was cleared and graded, as well as a refreshment booth, a small grandstand, and a ‘bucking’ corral were built, and then the very first Chesterwold Stampede was under way. Contestants and spectators attended from far and wide, and many people, including Dr. Campbell and his sister, travelled by buggy and team all the way from Ponoka, 27 miles away. The list of sports for this rootin’tootin’ family event was very impressive, and included half mile races for horses and men, relay races, saddle and Roman races, bronc riding, ladies’ horse race, children’s races, and baseball and basketball games.

The Chesterwold Stampede started at 10 a.m. sharp and continued all day until supper time at the hall, followed by a dance until the wee hours, with music provided by the district band under the direction of Mr. Johansen. The Alberta Women’s Institute handled the booth, and served delicious ‘down home’ evening and midnight suppers, with all of the proceeds going to the Red Cross War Relief funds, as well as for prize money for the many exciting events. When Jake Santee later bought Peter

Photos from Crestomere/Sylvan Heights history book

Cecil (Buster) Doran shows great form in the Bronc riding event at the 1920 Chesterwold Stampede.

Earl Clark, Jack Lee, and Carl Lee compete in the very first Roman Riding competition at the Chesterwold Stampede in 1917.

Cooper’s holdings, he hired master carpenter Jim Winters to build a large barn that could stable 26 horses, which became a great convenience for the folks of the district, especially for the winter dances, to which everyone attended on horseback or team. Santee charged 25 cents to shelter the team (without hay) and two bits extra for feed.

Contestants and teams for the many Stampede events came from far and wide, and all received wild cheers from the large crowds for their efforts. Among the riders in the half mile race were Frances and Cliff Clayton, Marcus Crandall, and George Rook, with the young Crandall always winning by a ‘country mile.’ The newest and most thrilling event of the Chesterwold showdown was the Roman Race, where brave young men stood on the back of two horses, hung on tight to the reins, and then dashed around the track at great speeds. J.C. Lee and son Carl and Earl Clark were the first Roman Racers in Central Alberta, and continued to race into the 1930s at stampedes in Jasper, Ferrybank, and throughout the province, with Earl Clark becoming some-what of a rodeo hero and district daredevil.

In the ladies’ horse races, such names as Nettie Clark,

Madge Doran, Florence Larsen of Brightview, Josie Haney, Nettie and Marie Unland became crowd favourites, with Maggie Doran being the toughest and sassiest lady to beat. If one looks back in the old books of the Chesterwold Stampede, you will find names of the colorful cowboys and characters that entered into the bucking contests, which included Guy Kirk, Earl Clark, George McKeddie, Bob and Cecil (Buster) Doran, the Aylwin boys out of Ponoka (George Bill and Tom), the Zachery and Larsen boys from Brightview, MacMillan from Battle Lake, and many other ranch hands who showed up on the weekends to test those rugged broncs. Out at Ferrybank in the later years when the bucking chutes were in place, cowboys like George McKeddie, the Doran boys, Ollie Armstrong, Stan Caithness, Rutherford, Preston, and many others became stars, and many went on to make the ‘big time’ on the Alberta Rodeo circuit in search of a trophy buckle, saddle, and a little cash.

Another exciting and dusty addition to the stampede scene were the cart races, and some of the great drivers included George McKeddie, Tom and Len Dorchester, Ray Graham, Ray Tompkins,

Earl and Buster Doran, and many other colorful rein men with their rank and speedy horses.

In 1919, the school section was sold, so the popular stampede moved to a spot near the Ferrybank Hall, where the Dakota Junior UFA took over the food booth and did a booming business selling hot dogs, coffee, ice cream and soft drinks for 5 cents. After 24 great years of hosting this popular family event in the countryside, the last classic Chesterwold/Ferrybank Stampede was held on July 1, 1938. When the Ponoka Sport’s Association decided to host their two-day Stampede and Fair centred around the Dominion Day weekend, former legendary rodeo star George McKeddie took over the job as manager of the very first Ponoka Show in 1936, and the rest is history. There were countless individuals and families who were avidly involved as participants and promoters of rodeo and wagon racing in those colorful early years of our past, and this keen enthusiasm, spirit, and grit has carried on through several generations in our town and districts to keep giving avid fans that great western heritage, spills, and thrills that we love to cheer throughout each sizzling summer.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Opinion

The truth has come out, will reconciliation follow?

Mustafa Eric

Editor

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has concluded its six-yearlong work after listening to thousands of victims of this country’s residential school system and produced 94 recommendations.

The most explosive term that came out from the executive summary of the report was “cultural genocide.” The chairman of the

commission, Justice Murray Sinclair stressed in his statements in no uncertain terms that First Nations of Canada were the subject of a systematic attempt to deprive them of their identity under a state policy, which was tersely formulated as “kill the Indian in the child.”

As expected there was a lot of reaction from a wide range of political, social and cultural organizations to the summary of the report, which is expected to be released in full sometime in early fall.

As the emotions begin to subside after the initial wave of poignant speeches and statements, one really wonders where this report will lead the Canadian society with its government, civil so-

ciety, social institutions and various communities.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper did not personally react but his minister made clear that they were not very enthusiastic about implementing the recommendations.

“We will study them,” said Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Bernard Valcourt. But what would you expect?

A government that has kept unspent more than one billion dollars allocated for social services aimed at supporting First Nations communities will certainly not change course with the publication of a report, even if it is the government that has officially apologized to First Nations for the savagery of the residential school system.

(A proof that the apology was more of a ploy than a real expression of remorse, one aimed at creating what one First Nation chief called “manufactured consent” to deprive the Aboriginal peoples of Canada of their treaty-secured rights in order to exploit their resources.)

And it looks like it is not only the Harper government that is guilty of hypocrisy when it comes to treating First Nations fairly. Apparently, Canadian governments in recent history were well aware of the cultural crime they were committing because it was just recently revealed that in 1948, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations was instructed to object at all costs to the inclusion of

the term cultural genocide in the 1948 UN Convention banning the crime. (http:// news.nationalpost.com/news/ canada/canada-threatenedto-abandon-1948-accord-ifun-didnt-remove-culturalgenocide-ban-records-reveal) Fortunately enough, the leaders of the First Nations are aware of the fact that Stephen Harper will sooner or later be out of the equation and they will wait for the time when they will have people at the government offices ready to hear what they have to say.

But more important than the federal government is how the Canadian society will react to the recommendations, which only appeal to common sense, asking better health care for First Nations com-

munities, better education for their youth, more funding for the preservation and development of their languages and culture.

After the “Idle No More” movement of 2013, there is increased awareness among both the First Nations and non-Aboriginal communities that there are many wrongs that need to be righted. Hopefully, the wisdom that has been filtered through ages and empowered the indigenous peoples survive the colonialist repression will continue to guide the process of restoration of their rightful place on their ancestral land as well as helping the nonAboriginals to confront and come to terms with their not so admirable past.

Don’t hold your breath for a multiplex in Ponoka JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town and county residents might be waiting for a long time for a multi-use recreation complex if Town and County of Ponoka leaders can’t sort out their problems.

The two groups have not been able to come to an agreement over shared operations of the Ponoka Fire Department — a pittance compared to what it would take to build and maintain a multiplex — so how could they work together to create one?

One can only imagine how reluctant the county will be if the town asks for help paying for a multi-million dollar project. Could they have any say in its operations? The town’s actions tend to indicate that the answer will look like more of a negative one.

Trust is at an all time low between the two entities and one cannot blame Ponoka County administration for feeling distrustful. Despite paying half of the Ponoka Fire Department’s costs, the county has recently been refused to have a say in its operations, which is a proverbial slap in the face.

Town of Ponoka CAO has offered the position of fire chief to a new individual, but was the county involved in that process? It seems pretty clear the county CAO and administration were not consulted during the recruitment process.

The county has already given notice to the town that it is pulling out of its fire protection service agreement next year.

That agreement has been in place since 1979 and will leave the new fire chief, set to start in July, with a different set of problems. The town and the county met recently to discuss servicing levels of the fire department, but the outlook from

that meeting does not appear to be promising.

Collaboration is essential to meeting the needs/wants of town residents and people of the county. With both parties on board to develop the building, there is likely to be a greater opportunity to pool resources and give both and town and county residents a great facility. Indeed, the county already contributes operating funds to existing town facilities as county residents use them.

The town needs the county to be on board, yet town councillors appear unwilling to get past their own personal anger or frustration. Most recently, County Coun. Mark Matejka attended a town meeting and expressed his concern over an issue with the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club.

Relations worsened when the town delayed on its promise to give the land to the gym club, essentially blaming the county in a public document for not transferring land title documents. Contrary to this claim, the town had the title transfer in its possession since last fall.

Paying for large projects is a problem all municipalities have and with only one source of taxation revenue, ensuring the availability of those funds becomes a matter of balancing between raising taxes and fundraising efforts.

Mayor Rick Bonnett has expressed his wish that the provincial government gave municipalities more authority at taxation. Yet town council and administration were unable to follow through with two motions in 2014 to work with the gym club and that inefficiency caused those motions to be rescinded recently.

If town administration and council cannot follow through with those requests in a proper and orderly manner, then

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one can easily realize why the province is reluctant to give a municipality that kind of power.

Building one awesome, big-as-you-can-imagine recreation building will be impossible without the two municipalities working together on a singular vision and if anyone thinks the town won’t be knocking on the county’s door with cap in hand, they would be dead wrong.

If town management were truly concerned about working with the county and future development of a multiplex, they would have taken into account the county’s thoughts on the Ponoka Fire Department.

Town council would have expressed its desire to see the two groups work together and would have given direction to its CAO to see that it gets done and an agreement would be in the works, but instead the two groups couldn’t be farther apart.

When one reads between the lines, it’s not hard to see the possibility of two separate fire departments in operation in the near future; two sets of firefighters, two fire halls and two fire chiefs, duplicated infrastructure and strained resources. How many emergency calls would the town be left with if they split?

The two municipalities have different constituents to serve, but similar goals and servicing needs, but if they cannot work together on a seemingly small issue like managing the fire and rescue services, then the possibility of a multiplex is likely going to sit on the backburner for a long time, and residents are the ones who are going to suffer.

It may not be too late to stem the tide and repair damaged relations. But the urge should come from residents speaking as one united voice: find a way to make it work.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

PSC graduates take the stage for graduation commencement

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

There was little room to stand at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex during the 2015 graduation ceremony of Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC).

The event was held Friday, June 5 with an excited group of graduates eager to close out a chapter in their lives.

Celebrating “I lived” While the graduating class did not have a specific theme; they chose the song I Lived by OneRepublic.

Principal Ian Rawlinson said that the song is an appropriate theme as he feels graduates will make important life decisions based on love or fear.

“What (ever) you do after your time at PSC is based on love and fear,” said Rawlinson, “don’t settle because you are scared to take the risk that may make you happy.”

“Don’t settle because you are scared to take the risk that may make you happy.”

Ian Rawlinson, Principal, PSC

He referred to actor Jim Carey and the story of his father. Carey recounted in a 2014 speech that his father chose a safe career job as an accountant but was later fired.

Rather than fail at something they don’t enjoy, Rawlinson suggested that students follow something they enjoy doing.

“Graduates of 2015, you celebrate the end of this chapter. Some did very well, others barely squeaked by and frankly to this point it really doesn’t matter a great deal,” said Rawlinson.

He recommended they live their life to the fullest.

Among the awards and celebrations of the night was also the Principal’s Award.

Rawlinson chose Matthew Klimec as this year’s recipient stating he has matured into a strong young man. “But still has a youthful soul that I love so much,” said Rawlinson.

Valedictorian: life lessons Valedictorian Virginia Harvey made it a goal to have the highest grade point average this year and she accomplished just that.

Appealing to her classmates, she advised they use their experiences in high school for later in life. “Take the lessons you’ve learned and use them the years to come.”

In keeping with the theme song “I Lived”, Harvey recommended that students do just that; live life as best they can.

“We have the ability to achieve anything we want if we’re willing to,” she concluded.

She also thanked parents and teachers for their continued efforts to help their children do well.

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr congratulated students on their accomplishment.

“Today is one of those moments of lifetransition … you step into a new life in many ways,” explained Orr. He added that with courage, integrity and perseverance, graduates would succeed in life.

School trustee Lorrie Jess challenged students to “live and to love.” While they will be busy with their new lives after high school, Jess recommended students never forget their family and friends.

Assistant superintendent of schools at Wolf Creek Public Schools Division, Mark McWhinnie added that for students, it is the end of one journey but the beginning of another. “It’s an exciting milestone you are making today,” said McWhinnie.

The commencement ceremonies were also a chance to recognize graduates’ accomplishments with awards for academic or other achievements.

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Canada Day “Human Canadian Flag” Attempt on July 1st **** Ponoka Day in the Park, August 28th **** For more information please contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services (403) 783-0118 or e-mail wes.amendt@ponoka.org

The Re-Imagine Downtown Ponoka Online Survey is live again!

Some residents and businesses were not fully aware of the survey during our initial campaign so we want to give them the opportunity to voice their opinions as well.

The survey will be available until June 12th, 2015.

Please visit our website at www.ponoka.ca or our Facebook page for the link to the survey.

EVENTS AND RECREATION COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOP – The Project team for the Town of Ponoka Culture & Recreation Facilities Plan is hosting a Community Design Workshop for the proposed indoor/ outdoor Activity & Wellness Centre. The workshop will be in the Kinsmen Community Centre from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Monday, June 15. Community members are encouraged to come and participate in this important community consultation event. Please come and share your ideas.

The entire community is encouraged to attend.

PONOKA ADULT LEARNING – Understanding Food Labels! Come and learn about nutrition and food labels on Wednesday, June 17 from 6-8pm at the Ponoka Parent Link Centre. There will be a free supper as well as each participant will receive a grocery voucher. For more info contact 403-783-3285 or e-mail ponokaadultlearning@gmail.com or 5110 – 49 Avenue in the provincial building.

FCSS - TOUGH ENOUGH TO TALK ABOUT IT!! Short industry based session on male depression and suicide, tour of Cowboy Hall of Fame, Door Prizes – June 11 @ 1:30 pm

Nominate a Property for FREE Utilities The Pride in Your Property Contest is open to Town residents and businesses. Here’s your chance to nominate yourself, a business, or someone you know for having a well-kept property. Prizes are awarded to Residential and Business properties as follows: Best Kept Residential - 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit 2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Most Improved Prize of $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Best Kept Commercial/Industrial – 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit 2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Entry forms are available at www.ponoka.ca, or pick up at the Town Office.

Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today! Deadline for entries is July 31st !

Splash Park OPENS JUNE 12!

Be a Responsible Pet Owner With summer upon us, more residents will be out enjoying the days with their pets. Please keep in mind to always pick up after your dog, regardless of where they decide to do their business. It is not the responsibility of other residents to clean up after your pet. Please help keep Ponoka clean and safe for all. Thank you for your cooperation.

Library News SUMMER READING CLUB: Join Ponoka Jubilee Library in July and August for the Summer Reading Club!

Our theme this year is Play! The Summer Reading Club challenges children to be creative and inventive through active crafts and literacy experiences, and keeps children focused on reading throughout the summer months. Registration is June 15th-July 3rd at the Library, cost is $5.00/child. Program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Ponoka Jubilee Library from July 7th to August 20th.

CLOTHING DRIVE: Ponoka Friends of the Library Society is running a Clothing & Shoe Drive. Collection days will run from Monday June 15th to Thursday June 18th. Items that are acceptable are: All clothing, Paired shoes, Belts, Purses, Towels, & Linens. All items must be in PLASTIC BAGS and in CLEAN WEARABLE CONDITION. Please bring by items to Ponoka Jubilee Library at 5110 48 Avenue during library hours. Any questions or to arrange for pick-up, please call Christine MacNeill at 403-783-2614.

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Are you a good artist or have some great ideas and would like to see that put into art? The Aquaplex is looking for someone to help design a mural for the blank wall space over the whirl pool. The top 5 will then be selected and voted on by you the public and painted by a professional artist. Have the designs water related and of course appropriate. You can tie in the town theme and logo, or go a who different route. Submit by July 2nd to the Aquaplex front desk. Thank you!

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Did You Know?

Property owners, tenants, or lessees are responsible for landscaping, mowing, cleaning, and weed control from the property line to the concrete work or edge of the roadway for all boulevard areas adjacent to their property.

Next Town Council Meetings - June 23 @ 4:30 pm Committee of the Whole - June 16 @ 4:30pm

Quote Of The Week: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein

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PSC graduates watch a presentation during principal Ian Rawlinson’s speech Friday, June 5 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex during commencement ceremonies.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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This event was such a success thanks to generous donors. We graciously extend our appreciation to these businesses and individuals.

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Thank you to all of the volunteers who put in many hours leading up to, during, and after the event. Thank you to our volunteer bartenders, catering help, music and production assistance, those who sold raffle and drink tickets, and who processed auction payments.

Accu Publishing ATB Financial Backstreet Antiques Bob & Company Catering Boston Pizza (Ponoka) Brad & Lori Fredrickson Busted Ladies Lingerie Calaway Park Cam Hinton Dueling Pianos Capitol Theatre Central Veterinary Clinic Classic Granite Works Crop Production Services Curves (Ponoka) Cutie Pies Darcy’s Drilling Services Ltd. Family Eyecare (Lacombe) Flowers for You Fountain Tire (Ponoka) Gemini Corporation Gun It Crossfit Jax Steakhouse + Bar Jeff & Andrea Ramage Joanne Palechek Lionel’s No Frills McKinney Psychological Services Mimco Inc. Parcore Oilfield Services Ltd. Peavey Mart (Wetaskiwin)

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Makinaw elected as Alberta regional chief

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

On July 1, Craig Makinaw of Ermineskin Cree Nation will officially step into his new role as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Alberta Regional Chief.

For the next three years, Makinaw feels his past experience as the chief of the Ermineskin Cree will be an important tool for his

job. He is now part of the national executive at AFN, which was a goal for him this year.

With the federal election set for 2015, Makinaw feels this will be an interesting year to be on the AFN that has to look at three potential ruling parties.

“If the PCs come back in, if the Liberals are elected or the NDP is elected,

you have to come in with three different (perspectives),” he explained.

Looking back at his experience as the Ermineskin chief, Makinaw suggests there may be a tough road ahead. He said leaders look at the treaties when in discussions with federal leaders.

“We’ve always talked about our position and sometimes you even end

up having to go to court, which I think is unnecessary,” said Makinaw.

One of the 94 calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) last week was for the federal government to honour and respect treaty relationships.

While he is unsure what this year’s federal election will look like, Makinaw is pleased with the NDP tak-

ing power in Alberta.

“I think it’s going to have an effect on the fall election and I’m hoping that it’s either NDP or the Liberals get in,” he said.

Trust is important for Makinaw and he said he feels more confident that the Liberals or NDP will follow through with the 94 recommendations from the TRC. Makinaw feels he can

bring his experience and knowledge of Treaty 6 Nations to the AFN and he is already looking at important issues such as missing aboriginal women, the Education Act and child welfare.

“One of the other main ones is the Natural Resources Transfer Act, which falls in line with revenue sharing,” said Makinaw.

One area that Makinaw is pleased to see is the TRC findings. He suggests this will give Canadians and people around the world a better understanding of the struggles First Nations went through with the Indian residential schools.

“They’ll understand where we’re at and why and what we’re dealing with,” said Makinaw.

“From there we can start dealing with issues and start working together,” he added.

Makinaw feels he is going to have a busy three years ahead of him and he suggests his job will be different than his tasks as the Ermineskin chief. “It is different because you’re in the next level up,” he said.

“In some ways it’s more advocacy and diplomacy, because we’re going to be working more with chiefs and government officials and businesses probably,” explained Makinaw.

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Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Cyclist trekking across Canada advocating sports for First Nation youths

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Cyclist Don Patterson is taking part in a trek across Canada to raise funds and awareness to help First Nations youths get into sports activities.

“I’ve been a big believer that every kid should be able to participate in sports,” said Patterson of his goal.

The 7,000 kilometre ride starts off June 21 on National Aboriginal Day, in Inuvik, NWT with an intended completion of July 18 in Point Pelee, Ont. Patterson’s goal is to stop in Maskwacis Friday, July 3 in the evening after a stop in Edmonton.

Patterson has found a way to engage youths by developing an iOS app called Spirit Runner.

He says the app tracks a person’s activities with a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, yoga or a user can even create his or her activity.

With help from aboriginal artists, Patterson was able to develop an app that was not only functional, but targeted the First Nations culture as well. He says there are three parts to this ride.

First is “to raise awareness and importance

of physical activity for aboriginal youths,” he explained.

Patterson suggests First Nations kids struggle with diabetes, education and other issues. He feels kids learn better if they are physically active.

As for the second, Patterson says academic achievement levels are low for aboriginal youths compared to other students and he wants to help improve that. “If these kids don’t have a high school education, there’s more challenges in society,” he says.

Third aspect is working to develop sustainable programs. Patterson said this effort must be done in collaboration with First Nations communities. He hopes to help develop programs that will continue long after he has passes through a community.

One of the things Patterson loves the most about long rides is having cold chocolate milk.

He says it is a great recovery drink after a long day. As Patterson treks across the country followers can expect to see some pictures with a couple chocolate milks in hand.

For more information about the ride check Patterson’s website: www.spiritride.ca.

Former corporal soldiers on with PTSD awareness walk

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For the last three years, Kate MacEachern has been walking to raise awareness and funds for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

She walked through Ponoka Monday, June 1 as part of her Long Way Home campaign and met with some members of the Ponoka Legion as part of her tour across the country. In 2007, MacEachern was working at the Edmonton army base when an accident took her life to a major turn.

She suffered a broken back, neck, a fractured skull and was bleeding in her brain and that event changed her life forever. Later she suffered a stroke from the brain injury and was told she may not recover.

MacEachern did recover, but the accident changed her WALKING FOR AWARENESS – With her boots and rucksack, Cpl. Kate MacEachern is marching over 2,700 kilometres in western Canada to raise awareness of PTSD. She went through Ponoka on Tuesday, June 2 and left Blackfalds the next morning and walked down Hwy. 2A towards Red Deer. Photo by Sarah Maetche/Black Press

perspective on life and while she was working on recovery, she was also diagnosed with PTSD in 2010.

“It also gave me a very clear understanding of how hard it is to come back from that. To survive, to learn about it, to not succumb to it,” said MacEachern.

Her goal with the walk was to create healthy conversations around the mental illness and she grabbed her rucksack and started walking.

Support for the journey over the years has been positive and benefactors this year are Paws Fur Thought, the Nash Project, Alpha K9 and Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation.

“We’re wrapping it up this year with coping and healing,” said MacEachern.

She will have walked all of Canada in this last year, except for the northern portion of the country. Between training and

the walk, MacEachern has covered a distance of more than 10,000 kilometres.

“I didn’t even realize it,” she said when she grasped the milestone.

This year, MacEachern’s 11-year-old son walked with her for the first month of the trail. She feels that was an important experience for him.

“When you talk about things with children, they become less scary,” she said.

Over the years, MacEachern has heard many stories from individuals, which is something that has kept her going. There have been times that getting up in the morning to continue walking was the last thing she wanted to do, but those stories inspired her.

“It hurts physically but ‘quit’ becomes a foreign word,” she said.

There are countless times someone has pulled over on the road to tell MacEachern about their challenges with PTSD, and it is at those times she feels she is doing the right thing.

“It gives that last 10 kilometres that you need,” she said.

They average 40 kilometres a day. She says her swat boots have been the best shoes for the job. One of the fun aspects of this year’s hike was bringing her son with her.

For more information on the walk or to donate check MacEachern’s website at: www.thelongwayhome.ca.

Cyclist Don Patterson is taking on a 7,000 kilometre bike trek across the country to raise awareness for sports for First Nations youths. He is expected to be in Maskwacis July 3.

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The great old expressions and lingo of days gone by Rip Van Winkle and Kurt Vonnegut’s Billy Pilgrim, we have become unstuck in time. We wake up from what surely has been just a short nap, and before we can say ‘I’ll be a

monkey’s uncle.’ or ‘This is a fine kettle of fish.’, we soon discover that the words that we grew up with, the words that back then seemed as normal and every-day as oxygen

and a 10 cent Coke have now vanished with scarcely a notice from our tongues, our pens, and our keyboards. Poof, poof, poof go those great words of our youth that we left behind,

Mike Rainone Hammertime

Those of us who have been blessed to live long enough to enjoy the ever- changing times of the new age can now sit back and enjoy the wild and wonderful new habits and crisp vocabulary being displayed by our 20th century generation. When we were kids way back in the 50s, 60s or before and beyond, it was a no-no to swear, especially in public, but we did somehow manage to come up with a whole lot of weird and wacky phrases, sayings, and dialogue to express ourselves for most occasions.

Most of that verbal slang and the ‘hip lifestyles’ that was created by our rambunctious generation of children, teens, and young adults is now obsolete because of this new age of technology, but I would love to remind you of some, just for fun, and thanks to George Crowhurst for bringing them out of the closet.

Back in the olden days, we all thought we had a lot of ‘moxie’. We’d put on our best bib and tucker and straighten up and fly right. It was Hubbahubba when we’d cut a rug in some juke joint and then go necking and petting and smoothing and spooning and billing and cooing and pitching woo in hot rods and jalopies in some passion pit, down lover’s lane, or at the local drive-in. Heavens to Betsy., Gee whillickers, jumpin’ Jehoshaphat, and Holy moley … we were always in like Flynn and living the life of Riley, and not even the regular crowd or the nerds couldn’t accuse us of being a knucklehead, a nincompoop, or a pill, not for all the tea in China. In those days, life used to be swell, but when was the last time that anything was swell, because swell has now gone by the way of beehives, pageboys, spats, knickers, fedoras, poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and pedal pushers. Oh my aching back, Kilroy was there then, but he isn’t anymore.

Like Washington Irving’s

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candy cigarettes, those little wax bottles of sugar water, and the organ grinder’s monkey on the street corner?

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35th Annual

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Parking: Only in Designated Areas.

Shuttle Bus Services will Be Available from the South Parking Lot. Please No Parking in the Ditches or on the Railway Right of Way.

Lumber: 9:30 a.m.

Real Estate: 12:00 Noon

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 RIMBEY, ALBERTA Trees: 12:00 Noon Cars, Trucks & RVs: 1:00 p.m.

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• New 5' 3 pth Disc • Morris 731 37' DT Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows • Morris 25.5' Vibrashank Cult • JD 22' DT Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows • IHC 19' DT Cult • MF 14' DT Cult • Cockshutt 246 12' DT Cult • 12' DT Cult • JD 100 10' Cult • Ford 9' 3 pth Cult • IHC 700 7 Bottom Plow c/w Coulter & Trip Back • JD 3600 5 Bottom Plow • Ferguson 2 Bottom 3 pth Plow • 1 Bottom Horse Drawn Plow • Flexicoil System 80 50' Tine Harrows & Draw Bar • Flexicoil S80 50' Harrows & Draw Bar c/w 200 Gal Sprayer Tank • JD LLA 12' Press Drills c/w Grass & Fert • IHC 12' Press Drills c/w Fert

• Case IH 810 20' Straight Cut Header • Westüeld 10"x71' Swing Auger

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Schulte SRW1400 14' Rock Rake • Schulte Giant 2500 Rock Picker • Schulte 320 Jumbo Rock Picker • Schulte Rock Picker c/w Hyd. Drive • JD 785 T/A Manure Spreader c/w Rear Beater • IHC 595 T/A Manure Spreader • 3 - New Turco TC180 6' 3 pth Rototillers • 2 - New 82" HD 3 pth Rototillers • Sovema 6' 3 pth Rototiller • Steiner 6' 3 pth Rototiller • Schulte 1500 15' Bat Wing Mower • New Mascho 7' 3 pth Flail Mower • King Kutter 72" 3 pth Rotary Mower • IHC IM602 6' 3 pth Rotary Mower • Billy Goat 3 pth Rough Cut Mower • Woods 803 3 pth Rotary Mower • Woods M5 3 pth Brush Mower HAYING & SILAGE EQUIPMENT • 9' Underslung Blade - Fits IHC 966 & Case 870 Tractor • JD 935 11.5' Discbine • Woods 7' 3 pth Blade • NH 411 Discbine - Like New • 2 - JD 567 Rd Baler c/w Mega Wide P/U, Twine & • Wheatheart High & Heavy Hitter Trail Type Post Pounder c/w Newer Honda 9 Hp Engine Net Wrap • Inland SA73 7' 3 pth Snowblower • JD 535 Rd Baler • Henderson 8' Truck Box Sander • JD 510 Rd Baler • Case IH RS561 Rd Baler c/w Twine & Good Shape • Inland 500 Gal Sprayer Tank • 500 Gal Trailer Mtd. Sprayer • Case IH 8480 Rd Baler c/w Twine • Ford 3 pth 12" Auger Attachment • Case IH 8465A Rd Baler • 20' Land Roller • IHC 3650 Rd Baler • Allied FEL • Hesston 5500 Rd Baler CATTLE HANDLING & FEEDING EQUIPMENT • Hesston 856 Rd Baler • 2003 Supreme 700 Twin Auger Silage Wagon c/w • NH 855 Rd Baler Scale & Dog Leg Conveyor • New Idea 4854 Rd Baler c/w Twine • New 24' Stand Up Panels • Hawkbilt 480 Rd Baler c/w Twine Attach.

• 60 - New 6'x10' HD 6 Bard Corral Panels • NH 1049 Sp Bale Wagon c/w 160 Bale Capacity & • 2 - New 7.5'x12' Corral Gate Field Ready • New 10' HD 5 Head Cattle Lock c/w 3.3' High & Galv • NH 278 Sq Baler • 37 - New 6'x10' Temporary Fence Panels c/w • NH 68 Sq Baler Connectors • Agland 6600 Macerator • Hi-Hog Creep Feeder c/w Panels • 2013 Enorossi RR420 EVO Single Rotor Hay/Silage Rake • DM 80L, Ritchie & UFA Cattle Waterers • Fella 1602 23' Hay Rake c/w Double/Single Swath • Cattle Oiler Options, 540 PTO & 3 pth • Jiûy 3 Rd Bale Trolley Processor • 10 Wheel V Rake TRUCKS & TRAILERS • Vicon WT300 2 Wheel Swath Turner • 1995 IHC Cab Over c/w 12' Deck w/ 5th Wheel, Detroit • Artex 1100 Silage Wagon 60 Series Engine & 10 Spd • NH FP240 Forage Harvester c/w Metal Alert • 1990 Western Star c/w 400 Hp Cummins, 13 Spd, • NH 900 Forage Harvester c/w Metal Alert Courtney Berg 20' Box w/ Hyd. Silage Endgate, Silage • Hesston 7170 Forage Harvester Extensions, Roll Tarp, Rear Hoist Control, Pintle Hitch, • IHC 7' 3 pth Sickle Mower c/w Parts Mower Air Ride Seats & 11R 24.5 Tires HARVEST EQUIPMENT • 1985 Mack T/A Cab & Chassis c/w Long Frame • JD 9760 STS Sp Combine c/w 2979 Engine Hrs, 2232 • 1979 Ford S/A Grain Truck c/w 15' Wooden Box & Separator Hrs, Hopper Topper, Deluxe Hdr Control Hoist, Newer 460 Motor w/ HHS & HD Final Drive • 1978 Ford F800 T/A Truck c/w 5&4 Trans & Bale Deck • JD 9610 Sp Combine c/w Hopper Topper, Chopper • 1976 GMC C6500 S/A Truck c/w 5 Spd, Gas, 14' Steel & 914P P/U Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp & Grain End Gate • MF 8680 Sp Combine c/w 1427 Threshing Hrs, 1953 • 2007 Load Max 30' Tri-Axle 5th Wheel Flat Deck Trailer Engine Hrs, 30' Honey Bee Draper Header & Pea Auger c/w 10' Hyd. Beaver Tails & All New Tires • MF 8460 Sp Combine c/w 3089 Engine Hrs, Mercedes • 1995 Silverado 22' T/A Alum Gooseneck Stock Trailer Motor, 230 Bu Tank & Melroe 388 30' Header c/w New Brake & Bearings • MF 8460 Sp Combine c/w 2457 Engine Hrs, 175 Bu • Eagle Iron 7'x20' T/A 5th Wheel Stock Trailer Closed Tank, Victory Super 8 P/U & MF 108-3 30' Header • 1989 Shopbuilt 25' Tri-Axle Bumper Pull Stock Trailer • Case IH 1480 Sp Combine c/w P/U Header c/w Tack Room • Hesston 6450 18' Sp Swather • 2 - High Wheel Wooden Wagons for Parades • Vers 4400 18' Sp Swather c/w P/U Reel MISCELLANEOUS • IHC 230 12' Sp Swather c/w Extra Reel • 1920 Gilbarco Visible Gas Pump c/w Original Glass • MF 36 14' Sp Swather c/w Batt Reel & Hay Conditioner & Not Restored • MF 9550 21' Straight Cut Header • 2 - New 20' HD Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway • MacDon 960 36' Draper Header Gates, 3 - New Dog Kennels, 27 Rolls of New Barb Wire, New Winches, Jackalls, Sub Pump Straps & • MacDon 960 36' Draper Header c/w Bat Reel

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Lunch Will Be Available Location: Just East of Rimbey, oû of Hwy 20 Listings are Subject to Additions and Deletions FCC Financing is Available

Ratches, Lincoln SA200 DC Welder on a Skid c/w Newly Rebuilt Motor w/ Very Few Hrs, Onan 12 KW Diesel Generator, 2 - Kipor 6700 Diesel Generators, Whisper Watt 12 Diesel Generator, 3 - Bandit Alum Bush Bumpers, 5 - Semi Truck Front Bumpers, Lennox Steel Bush Bumper w/ Grill Guard, Herd Front Bumper, Containment Tank for 2 - 500 Gal Fuel Tanks, 600 Gal Plastic Tank, Scaûolding, Hyd. Crimping Tool, Tin, 1 1/4" to 2" Pipe, Sucker Rod & Items too Numerous to Mention

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• 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 8' to 20' Lengths of Spruce & Fir, All Grades Including Construction. Approx.

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Selling at 12:00 Noon • Quantity of Hardy Locally Grown Spruce, Mountain Ash, Poplar, Red Osier Dogwood, Cotoneaster, Pine, Lilac, High Bush Cranberry, Birch & Raspberry

BUILDINGS

• New 40' Custom Built Container Oþce c/w 2 Windows w/ Security Bars & A Door • 10 - 40' Sea Can Containers • New 8' & 9' Steel Storage Container • New 30'x85'x15' High Ceiling Double Door Storage Building c/w 13' Drive Through Doors • New 40'x60'x20' Gable Truss Peak Ceiling Storage Building c/w 13'x15' Drive Through Doors on Both Ends & Entry Door CARS & TRUCKS • New 30'x40'x15' High Ceiling Double Door Storage Selling at 1:00 p.m.

PREAPPROVED Financing is Available on RV's, Boats & Building c/w 13' Drive Through Doors • New 20'x30'x12' Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter c/w Vehicles - Contact Lorna at 877-755-7387 Roll Up Door • 2004 Ford Expedition 4x4 SUV • 2001 Ford F150 4x4 Truck c/w 5.4 Ltr, Auto & Fully • 2 - New 16'x22' Marquee 320 Sq Ft Event Tent c/w 7 Windows & 1 Zipper Door Loaded • 4 - New 10'x20' Commercial Pop Up Tents • 1986 Ford F150 2wd Truck c/w V8 & Auto Machinery Terms & Conditions: Cash & Cheque, • 1996 Ford Escort LX Car c/w Runs Well & Auto G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items, All Items Must Be • 2005 Chev Impala Car c/w V6 & Auto Paid For On Sale Day. • 1998 GMC 2500 4x4 Ext Cab Truck c/w V8, Auto, AC, Lots of New Parts REAL ESTATE • 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 4dr Car c/w Command Start, Selling at 12:00 Noon Good Tires, 3.8 Ltr & Auto SELLING UNRESERVED FOR • 1993 Cadillac Deville 4dr Car c/w 195,000 Kms, EON HILDEBRAND V8 & Auto Land Located at View Mar Estates - 4 Miles North of • 1993 Chev Cavalier 2dr Car c/w 4 Cyl & 5 Spd Rimbey on Hwy #20 to Twp Rd 432 (Medicine Lake • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee c/w 6 Cyl & Auto Road), West 3 Miles to Rge Rd 31, North 1 Mile • 2001 Mazda Protégé 5 2dr Car c/w 5 Spd Stnd & 2 Ltr County Sign: 1843302 • 2001 Honda Odessey Van • Legal Description: Part of the SE 23-43-3 W5M - Lot • New 10'x10' Garden Shed 6, Blk 2, Plan 8123182 • JD 445 AWS Lawn Tractor c/w 60" Mower Deck • Selling: An Approx. 1120 Sq Ft 3 Bedroom Bungalow • JD 425 Lawn Tractor c/w 54" Mower Deck, 48" Cult, w/ a 24'x24' Attached Garage on a 1.97 Acre Lot Snowblower & Blade (Both Never Used) that is Landscaped with Mature Trees. The House • Jacobsen 72" Diesel Reel Mower has an Open Floor Plan with a Wood Burning Stove • JD PTO Driven Grass Vac w/ Hyd. Pump & Chimney, Nature Gas Heating, Fridge, Stove & • 2010 U-Bilt 9' Tilt Deck S/A Utility Trailer Dishwasher. Drilled Water Well with Good Water.

• 2006 CanAm 800 Outlander Quad • 2015 Taxes: $749.08 • Hardi 20 Gal Weed Sprayer • Open Houses: May 31st & June 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RECREATIONS VEHICLES For More Information: Eon Hildebrand (403) 704-3857 • 2004 Vanguard 24' T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w SELLING UNRESERVED FOR Fully Self Contained, Sleeps 6 & Awning DOROTHY DAHMS • 2003 Kustom Koach Legacy XL 29' T/A 5th Wheel Land Located at 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, Alberta Holiday Trailer c/w Flat Screen TV, Freestanding • Legal Description: Plan 506HW, Block 15, Lot 18 Table, Central Vac, Large Shower, Lots of Storage • Location: 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, Alberta & 14' Slide Out • Selling at 50'x120' Lot with an Older Mobile Home c/w • 2002 Jayco Eagle 28' T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w Addition, Deck, Stove & Fridge, Plus a Storage Shed 2 Slide Outs, Skirting, U Shaped Kitchen In Slide Out, • Zoned: R2 Freestanding Table, Large Shower & Very Clean Unit • 2015 Taxes: $819.79 • 1997 Kodiak 22' T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w • Viewing by Appointment Only Sleeps 6, Generator & New Batteries For More Information: Allen Dahms (403) 843-6155 • 1995 Terry 33' T/A Bumper Pull Holiday Trailer c/w All measurements are approximate and need to be Slide Out, Many New Parts, Checked Out & Fully veriüed by the purchaser.

Self Contained Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison • 1991 Terry 35' T/A Bumper Pull Holiday Trailer c/w Realty (403) 783-0556 Sleeps 10, Quad Rear Bunks, Front Bedroom, All Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Appliances Work & AC Day. Balance & Possession on or before July 20, 2015.

• 1976 Skylark T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by July 20, 2015 the Deposit New Awning will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

• 1994 Dodge Camperized Raised Roof Van c/w Good All Items Must Be in The Sales Yard by Condition, Only 43206 Kms & Auto Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.!!!!!!!

4 Rings Will Sell Simultaneously LUMBER • 10' 20 Drawer HD Work Bench, 11' Modular Workbench System c/w Stainless Steel Work Top, 2 - HD Tire Changer, 2 - HD Wheel Balancers, Plasma Welding Cutter, Selections of New Powertek 950 to 3.5 KW Generators, Kende Mig105G Wirefeed Welders, Loncin Plate Compactors, Kende Battery Chargers & Many More Items

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Outreach students receive special awards

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Students and teachers with Ponoka Outreach School had one last hurrah before the end of the school Thursday, June 4 with their special awards night at the Ponoka Legion.

The evening was a night to celebrate a year of growth, said acting principal Rob Pearn. “Probably the most important reason is it gives us a chance to recognize the students’ successes over the school year.”

Not only is it a celebration for students, but teachers also get a chance to add a personal touch to their students’ accomplishments. Pearn said sharing in the celebration is an important aspect of the awards night.

Pearn says one of the benefits of the Ponoka Outreach School education program is it lets students learn at their own pace. One student may

finish their course in a few months and the other may take the full year to finish.

The programming allows for flexibility, explained Pearn.

The awards night is also a time to acknowledge support from sponsors in the community. Some awards recipients are given cash awards as well and Pearn said that sponsorship helps with some of the school’s programming “We couldn’t do it without our sponsors,” stressed Pearn.

Students, meanwhile, are in full swing of final and diploma exams.

Awards, sponsors and recipients: • Humanities: Jonathan Gunsch and Lance Mackinaw • Positive attitude, Scizzor Wizard: Kiera Saddleback, Sophia Moonias and Lee Wildcat • Perseverance and dedication, Legacy Ford: Caleb

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Students at the Outreach School received special awards Thursday, June 4 at the Ponoka Legion. Here Lee wildcat receives an award from acting principal Rob Pearn.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Wolf Creek Public Schools board of trustees and Superintendent Larry Jacobs spent June 3 preparing themselves for anticipated funding changes now that the New Democratic Party (NDP) is exercising its power.

“We anticipate that Wolf Creek will see an additional $2.6 million more, given the revisions that have been put in place by the current government,” said secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson.

Looking back on the budget the division was dealing with when the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party was in power, trustee Lorrie Jess recalled Wolf Creek was short $3.4 million.

“Comparing to what we would have received under the previous funding structure the government put in place, what we have today, about $2,6 million additional dollars,” Henderson explained.

He says one the biggest changes included in the $2.6 million is funding growth, “The previous budget was not going to fund any growth in students you may have,” he added.

“It wasn’t just in the basic student (funding), either. That was in transportation, that was in inclusion, that was having impact on facilities’ grant, anything that was based on the student number,” he added.

Another significant change was the return of the basic operating grant per student back to a full amount, says Henderson. “If you recall, they (PC) tried to split it into an A and a B.” The A group included 85 per cent of the operating grant.

“That was supposed reflect approximately what school boards were spending that grant on,” said Henderson.

“And then the other 15 per cent was receiving a 3.1 per cent reduction,” he stated.

“They (NDP) returned that to just one grant and increased the funding to 1.8 per cent,” said Henderson.

For WCPS, this covers about $1.8 million of the $2.6 million total.

Other areas seeing change include the move of all other grant areas to current rates. “All of those grants with the exception of transportation and Inclusive Learning, we’re going to receive a 3.1 per cent reduction,” said Henderson.

Transportation and Inclusive Learning have been fully restored. “That’s the extra $800,000 that comes to the division,” said Henderson.

“So where we were in a negative, we’re now going to be in a positive,” he added. “Those were beneficial moves to us.”

Jacobs says the division was made aware of the changes Thursday, May 30 and told the trustees everything was still a working progress.

With the changes to funding he is looking at moving forward, distributing the resources equitably. “Now it can’t be equal from school to school.”

“You also talked about literacy and numeracy so we want to support that as we move forward. You talked about teacher excellence so we know we have to address keeping our teachers current and giving them the skills that they need,” he added.

Funding increase will also benefit First Nations students.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Great old expressions continued from page 12 Just to remind our grandchildren and their parents that we, as wily seniors, did indeed have a really sharp and witty vocabulary and some great ideas when we were growing up, and that most of our conversations and social life were done face to face, without much swearing and with very little distraction from the phone or what-ever else. Here, believe it or not were some of our favourite phrases and expressions. “Pshaw, the milkman did it, ”, “Think about the starving Armenians,”, “Bigger than a bread box,”, “Banned in Boston,”, “The very idea of it,”, “It’s your nickel,”, “Don’t forget to pull the chain,”, “Knee high to a grasshopper,”, “Turn-of-the century,”, “Iron Curtain,”, “Domino theory,”, “Fail safe,”, “Civil Defense,”, “Fiddlesticks,”, “Fuddle-duddle,”, “You look like the wreck of the Hesperus,”, “Cooties,”, “Going like sixty,”, “I’ll see you in the funny papers,”, “Don’t take any wooden nickels,”, “Heav-

ens to Murgatroyd,”, “Carter had Liver Pills,”, “Oh my stars and garters”, and awaaay we go with the good old Ed Sullivan Show, only to mention a few.

Whatever the case, just being able to remember how we communicated when we were young is a blast, but one of the greatest advantages of aging is that we can still be proud of our archaic past, but can also then go ahead and have a whole lot of fun trying to adjust to the neat and nifty lingo of the new era of conversation.

On the other hand, there will always be some great expressions that have hung around

for generations. I’m sure that your family and friends have many, but what comes to mind before I finish up this crazy old column and head for lunch are: “How are yah?”, “Great Day,”, “Can I borrow the car dad ?”, “Lo and behold, ”, “See you later alligator”, “Bite the bullet, ”, “Hang in there”, and “Cat got your tongue?”; while two of the greatest expressions that have and always will make the ladies perk up are” ‘“I love you.’” and “50 per cent off.”.

In the meantime. please bring on the spring flowers, along with a few good showers, and have a great week, all of you.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Ponoka boy takes gold in Skills Canada Nationals

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Dustin Sejdl, a Ponoka Secondary Campus graduate now in his first year at Red Deer College, won gold medals at the provincial and national Skills Canada competitions last month.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

A 2014 Ponoka graduate now attending Red Deer College recently won gold medals in cabinet making at the Skills Canada Nationals and Skills Canada Alberta Provincials.

This was Dustin Sejdl’s fourth time competing in Skills Canada and his third time at nationals; he took silver his first year and also won gold last year.

However, this was Sejdl’s first time competing at the post-secondary level.

The national competition took place May 28 and 29 in Saskatoon, SK. “There I had a bit more confidence, the project’s very similar,” Sejdl explained, referring to the two foyer style benches he made at both levels of competition.

The event lasted 13 hours, over the two days, pitting Se-

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After the initial 13 hours, an extra 45 minutes had to be tacked onto the competition for the competitors. “Or I would have been the only one finished,” Sejdl explained.

During the first day of competition, the nine competitors raced neck-and-neck, but on day two Sejdl pulled out in front of the masses. “I was quite far ahead. I had my bench together before anyone had anything together,” he recalled.

Sejdl says being so far ahead was a little worrisome but he was confident in his abilities to produce a top quality bench in the allotted time.

“It was really rewarding,” said Sejdl, referring to his gold medal. “It’s good to know I can achieve that.”

Earlier, Sejdl competed in provincials in Edmonton May 13 and 14.

“This year it was a little bit more difficult, jumping up to post-secondary,” said Sejdl.

With other competitors in their third and fourth year of schooling, Sejdl says he was hoping just to medal.

Sejdl first gained his love of working with wood from his father but it was his former Ponoka Secondary Campus teacher Dick Unruh who really fostered his passion. “He really got me going with it; shared with me most of what I know.”

Sejdl’s parents also put in a lot of support to his Skills Canada dreams. “My dad lat me work in the garage with all his tools and gave me the lumber. My mom drove to Saskatchewan and brought my project home.”

Sejdl’s boss at Vleeming Construction Ltd, Carlo Vleeming, was also quite supportive of his Skills Canada aspirations, having gone through the competition himself. “I know the stresses he was going through. He put in lots of time in practicing behind the scenes,” he said.

“Whatever he needed I was willing to help,” he added.

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Blanket donations help mourning families across central Alberta

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A Ponoka mother, along with friends, family and the Kinettes, spent Sunday, June 7 making Cole’s Blankets for families grieving miscarriages and stillborns across Central Alberta.

The Cole’s Blankets program began in 2011 after Marcie Prediger gave birth to identical twins Cole and Cade at 37 weeks in 2010; sadly, Cole was

stillborn.

The first Cole’s Blanket was made by Prediger’s sister to mark Cole’s cremation. The pattern was found on the Internet and when a nurse at the Red Deer Regional Hospital expressed an interest in the blanket, the Cole’s Blankets program was born.

“My goal is for every baby in central Alberta that needs a Cole’s Blanket has one,” said Prediger.

After the first blanket, Prediger says she realized what kind of a need there was for such a program in central Alberta. Creating and donating the blankets also helped her heal.

Since the program’s creation Prediger says approximately 700 Cole’s Blankets have been made and donated to different hospitals. “We’ve expanded some of our donations to rural hospitals.”

Cole’s Blankets originally donated only to Red Deer and Edmonton, but are now in other smaller units such as the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.

“I took them there myself,” said Prediger.

Prediger holds approximately two blanket bees per year and this was the seventh.

Prediger says she always has lots of material but she is looking for more sewers. For those wanting to get involved they can contact Prediger at 403-783-6757 or at marcieshepperd@hotmail. com.

This is the first year the Ponoka Kinettes got on board with Cole’s Blankets. “We just do ‘Done in a Day’ projects and this is one we already knew about,” said Kinettes member Leanne Reed.

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Wolf Creek Public Schools board of trustees created a new initiative, with the possibility of a new committee aimed at building “student voice” practices within the division. The decision was made at the board’s Wednesday, June 3 meeting Trustee Bob Huff feels students need to be encouraged and have the opportunity to speak out about issues affecting them in education.

“And I think it goes with community engagement as well,” said trustee Pam Hansen. She feels a good example of current problems is students leaving small high schools for bigger ones, leaving the small schools with even more of a problem for the remaining students. She stated no one knew what the students think of the issue because no one has asked them.

“I just think it’s important to hear what the kids have to say,” said Hansen.

Trustee Barb Walker suggested an amendment to Huff’s idea, stating the initiative should be included under student wellness, which is outlined in the board’s three year plan priorities.

However, Huff would not bend. “To me student wellness and student voice is separate.”

Trustee Donna Peterson says practice has shown students given leadership opportunities are less likely to slip through the cracks.

However, that also was not quite enough to satisfy Huff. “They might be carrying a leadership role but, to me, let’s give the students a voice.”

Starting in the fall, Huff would like to see a division committee build student voice practices within the division.

“I’m not saying this should be a big expenditure, I’m just saying we should start the process.”

While it was approved and added to the division’s Alberta Education Results Report priorities, Huff does not feel it is ready for the three-year plan. “I think this is a work in progress. I think we need to get our feet wet,” he stressed.

PONOKA NEWS 19

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Ponoka Stampede Talent Show boasts 11 finalists

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

So much talent flooded this year’s Ponoka Stampede Talent Show auditions that the judging team ultimately chose 11 finalists rather than the 10 they were originally looking for.

This year’s judges included Dave Gilmore, who once again donated one of his handcrafted guitars as one of the prizes, and the morning show from KG County radio, Jessica Hoy and Matt Di Paola.

Over the course of the two-night auditions — Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 — the judges saw a total of 42 contestants, who added some flair to the competition by representing in a number of different genres, including country, traditional country, pop and blues rock.

“I think the Ponoka Stam-

pede draws such a huge crowd … I think it’ll be a great evening with different genres represented,” said Hoy. “Just because you’re at a stampede doesn’t mean you need to listen to country,” Di Paola added.

Having chosen 11 finalists, the judges had a tough time sorting through all the vocally endowed contenders.

“It was really hard, there was a lot of really, really talented people,” said Hoy. For Hoy, she was looking for those with the highest confidence to move forward.

“Stage presence is key,” Di Paola explained.

“I think all the people who didn’t make it, keep performing and come back next year,” he added.

The Ponoka Stampede Talent Show has been a part of the Stampede lineup for approximately 30 years and association member and show

organizer Keith Kjenner says country stars such as Shane Yellowbird, Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel and Stacie Roper of Hey Romeo have all performed in the show.

“For those of you getting up here for the first time, it all has to start somewhere,” said Kjenner.

He also amused the crowd and calmed nerves with an old Shane Yellowbird anecdote, saying Yellowbird had so much stage fright the first time he was set to perform in the talent show on concert night that Kjenner told him to shield his eyes with his sunglasses and sing with this eyes shut.

“So that’s what he did, and he won,” said Kjenner.

Along with the Dave Gilmore guitar the other prize the competition offers is mentoring time with Bobby Wills and a recording session in Calgary.

Top 11 finalists: Tanya Nybokus was named one of the top 11 finalists of the Ponoka Stampede Talent Show after the first bout of auditions on Wednesday, May 27. For her audition she performed Leavin’ On Your Mind by Patsy Cline

Sam Lundell Tanya Nydokus Jordan Hillareguy Jennie Hawryluk

Jordyn Pollard Brad Abel Ashley RiChard

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Telus Innovation bus makes stop in Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

By the end of the summer Telus hopes to have completed installation of its fibre optic communication network throughout the Town of Ponoka.

To prepare for that, the company hosted an information session Thursday, June 4 with tours of its Telus Innovation Centre on Wheels tour bus. Using James Bond 007 as its theme, residents and business owners were able to gain a better insight into what the new system will look like.

Guiding attendees through the tour was Larry Vanderveen, senior market manager for broadband. In an interview, Vanderveen explained how bandwidth use roughly doubles almost every two years, creating a greater need for infrastructure investment.

“The biggest growth has been for video – traditional pay TV, ‘over the top’ or Internet-based video, and video communications,” he

explained.

Market analysis from Cisco Systems estimates that by 2017, Internet video streaming will account for almost 70 per cent of all consumer Internet traffic, he added. The challenge is bringing reliable services with that extra bandwidth, which is where the fibre optic systems win over aging copper infrastructure.

“We see fibre changing how we like to work and play,” said Vanderveen.

The company is working to change out from copper to fibre in as many communities as possible and Vanderveen said Ponoka had reached its limit; Telus needed to either invest more money into the copper network, or invest in fibre.

Compression technology in the copper systems helped communications companies extend the life of the system in the 1990s, but with fibre, Vanderveen suggests the sky is the limit.

“It’s a significant difference in terms of the end user,” he added.

The company hopes the new system will allow improvements for many years in the future rather than having to change things every 10 years.

Other areas of demand are

from Internet enabled devices such as tablets and laptops as well as Internet refrigerators with TV screens and Nesting thermostats. Vanderveen said they are “exploding in volume and complexity across North

America.”

He says the fibre optic lines can meet those demands.

The event was hosted by Telus and the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Farm & Ranch

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set out homemade pizza and cookies for everyone to try.

After the project boards had been judged the sheep show began. Everyone did an excellent job at leading their sheep around the ring and the whole thing turned out very well. All of the halter training, washing, brushing, and feeding, resulted in excellent looking, well behaved sheep. Jojo Wildcat placed number 1 in championships, followed

by Emma Rust.

The small engine group all brought their lawn tractors for everyone to see and drove them around. I think all the family and friends that came to achievements were very impressed with everyone's work.

This 4-H year is now coming to a close, and time has flown by. Many memories were made along the way. The club did many fun things together, whether it was charity work like doing the Santa’s Anonymous, highway cleanup, playing bingo with the residents at the Rimbey Care Centre, or simply having fun doing our projects together, and our leaders are the ones to thank for making this all happen! I think that if next year is half as good as this year, it will be a success.

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22 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Saving a life can be as simple as opening up an AED

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

In the time it takes for EMS crews to arrive at the scene of a cardiac arrest, an automated external defibrillator (AED) may be the one thing saving a person’s life.

The small box can be found in most public buildings in Ponoka and is usually found on a wall in an easy to see location. While it doesn’t look like much, an AED can save a person’s life, says Greg Sawisky, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta.

He and Alyson Kolk, also a third year medical student,

showed attendees Tuesday, May 26 at the Kinsmen Community Centre how the small machines work and just how easy they are to use.

“It is basically a battery pack that can restart a person’s heart if their heart stops or if their heart goes into a very weird rhythm,” explained Sawisky.

Kolk’s hope is to give people a chance to become comfortable with AEDs. While they may never use one, being familiar with its functions is important. “Our biggest goal is that people will see one of these and be as comfortable with the AED as they are with a fire extinguisher,” she said.

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These machines are designed for someone with no training or certification and both Sawisky and Kolk showed attendees just how it works. “They are dummy proof,” stated Sawisky.

Steps to using an AED “With a heart attack typically what we look for is people complaining of crushing chest pains, sudden onset, sweating,” explained Sawisky on evaluating the need to use an AED. A common phrase EMS or medical care personnel look for is patients complaining the pain is as if there is an elephant sitting on their chest. If an AED is needed, Sawisky recommends those who have to use it remain calm and follow the steps provided.

In the event that a person has cardiac arrest, bystanders can pull the AED off the wall, in some cases an alarm will sound, alerting EMS to attend, and unzip it.

Dummies and demonstration AEDs were used to show attendees the process, the only difference in these units, said Sawisky, is there was no electrical charge. In the package, there are three clear images that show each step needed to get the job done.

First: remove the person’s clothing to bare their chest, which allows the AED pads with electrodes to be in contact with the skin.

Sawisky says people should not worry of their initial assessment of a heart attack is wrong as AED electrodes detect the heart rhythm.

“If the person doesn’t need to be shocked, you cannot accidentally shock them,” he explained.

Second: apply the electrodes. A diagram shows the proper location to place the pads and a clear, calm voice explains how and where to place them. The voice guides a user through the entire process.

Third: Applying a shock. The AED then analyzes a patient’s heart rate and may recommend a shock. If so, those helping the patient will be asked to press a specific button that is clearly marked or blinking.

If further care is needed, the voice explains how to provide CPR or if a second shock is needed.

It takes minutes to complete the entire process and both Sawisky and Kolk suggests its application, while not something that occurs everyday, is an important life-saving tool that anyone can use.

Most AEDs come supplied with pads designed for youth or infants.

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Kolk is a third-year medical student who co-hosted a training session on how to use AEDs Tuesday, May 26.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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U14 Bronze Medalist Girls (l-r back row): Nicole Lagarde, Lisanne Weever, Bobbi Dykman, Leah Jensen, Coach Greg Bendera, Billie Menssa, Ariana Ahtila, Haylee Wiebe, Emma Bendera, (middle row) Cassidi Haagsma, Elaine Hutniak, Crystal Kunnuk, Shaelyn Goodwin, Ericka Geneblazo, Brooklyn Budd, Emily David, (front row) Madison McLaren, Zoe Pitre. Missing are Saffron Lewis and Floor Oosterink.

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Two Ponoka teams return from Camrose with medals

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Two Ponoka teams out of four taking part in Camrose Night Classic soccer tournament over the weekend returned to Ponoka with bronze medals, both having narrowly missed the chance to have a shot at the gold medal.

While U16 boys and U14 girls got medals, U12 girls scored two goals in back-to-back games for the first time since the beginning of the season and U14 boys had to contend with one win in their three games.

U16 boys handsomely beat their first opponents from Hinton with a 5-1 score but they were overcome by a very controversial penalty call just 45 seconds from the end of regulation in their second game against Athabasca, which

they lost 1-0. In their third game, which was the midnight game, Ponoka boys easily passed by Lac La Biche with 2-1 and won their bronze medal game against Sylvan Lake 2-0 in a tough battle of wills.

U14 girls first crushed Edmonton’s Stingers with a 10-0 score before overpowering Hinton 3-0 with ease. In their third game, Ponoka girls were tied with Vegreville 1-1 and then had to go to a penalty shoot-out to decide the team to play for the gold medal. They lost the penalty shoot-out but won the bronze medal game 5-0 over Vermilion.

U14 boys, for their part, lost their first game to Rocky Knights 8-1 and their second to Whitecourt 3-0, won the third against St. Paul 4-1, but could not make it to any medal game.

U12 girls, on the other hand, were celebrating their

improved ability to score as compared to the beginning of the year. In their first game, they lost 6-2 to Vermilion, 5-2 to Rocky and 3-1 to Lac La Biche, but the girls built a lot of confidence during the tournament as they scored in each game.

Other soccer news Ponoka’s Storm FC won the symbolic 3-0 score when Diablos said they were unable to field a team for last Sunday’s Battle River Men’s League game in Ponoka and they forfeited.

Storm FC next plays on Sunday, June 14 hosting Manluk at the high school field at 3 p.m.

In league play, U-16 boys defeated Stettler 5-2 on Tuesday, June 2 and Weatskiwin 2-0 on Thursday, June 4.

Storm U16 Boys – (l-r back row) Coach Cameron Horan, Hector Ibarra, Robert Wareham, Clay Podritske, Shaun Pallin, Kieran McGinnis, Lewis McDowell, Aidan Stiles, Rian Van Der Westhuizen, Cameron Walsh, Josh Parent, Dravin Louis, Coach Gurjit Sandhu Front Row: Jayden Hagemann, Tyler Lagarde, Alex Mercer, Justin Hyink, Jenghiz Eric, Sean Rowland.

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Photo by Mustafa Eric

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One win and one loss for U12 boys and girls Storm

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

There were wins and losses for the U12 boys and girls Storm soccer teams who both had home games last week.

The boys played Camrose Tuesday, June 2, winning 5-1 with both defensive and offensive lines creating trouble for the visiting team. Ponoka players managed their passes efficiently creating scoring opportunities with the score being 2-0 by the end of the

first half.

“That’s what we’ve been trying to put into place all season,” explained coach Cameron Hinton.

He said passing and keeping possession have been a strong focus during training and the game against Camrose showed that players are gaining a strong understanding of those skills.

Most of the second half was a back and forth effort by both teams but Camrose

players’ hard work secured their first and only goal of the game. It wasn’t until later in the second half that Ponoka Storm managed to gain a strong lead.

“It was pretty tight up to that point,” said Hinton.

He said the Storm took advantage of unforced errors and capitalized by scoring.

“We pounced on the opportunity,” he added.

Goal scorers for Ponoka were Ben Hinton (3), Luis

Baitinger and Ayden Peters.

Girls U12 lose to Camrose Despite losing 5-0 against Camrose June 4, the girls’ U12 Storm had areas of improvement.

Possession fell mostly to the Camrose players who had a strong offensive line that was able to find gaps in the Ponoka defense. At the end of the first half the score was 2-0 with Ponoka hoping to gain some momentum.

Coach Russell Hemingson said his defensive line and goalie are getting better at getting the ball away from the opposition giving Storm players a chance to dribble and pass down the field.

“The second thing is our mid-field has been pretty strong to try to get the ball up to the forwards,” said Hemingson.

While the Storm was unable to capitalize on goals, the defense started to learn and

adjust their play to meet the Camrose forwards in the second half. Ponoka players were more purposeful in how they stopped the ball and passed.

“The passing was way better tonight,” said Heminson.

He said players are also working harder at closing the gap between opponents and the ball.

“If we can support our players individually, we can create opportunities to pass the ball,” he added.

U14 boys take on top team in league in tight game

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

It was a vast improvement for the U14 Boys soccer team as they played Stettler for the third time this year on Wednesday, June 3, losing only 2-1.

Coach Matt Sealy says the Stettler team is the top in the league and in both of the previous games Ponoka was soundly beat.

“We stayed with them,” said Sealy, referring to the most recent game between the two teams.

“There was good effort tonight by our guys,” he added. Sealy believes it is the best effort the boys had put forth all season.

The first half the game was strong for Ponoka and they were able to generate many chances to score. Sealy says the boys just were not able to capitalize on those opportunities and that is what put them behind.

“Our defense was fantastic too. The first half was probably the best all season,” said Sealy.

During the second half Ethan Little was able to score for Ponoka but Stettler came back with a corner goal, once again taking the lead and securing their win. They played well enough to win,” said Sealy, referring to the opposing team.

Sealy says he did not expect his team to beat Stettler but he is quite proud of how well his boys were able to match the top team. “This is the first game I think we played two halves of good soccer.”

“We’ve been improving all year,” he added.

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Specializing in Colorado Blue & Green Spruce. Also offering a variety of caliber deciduous trees. Schubert, Royalty, Mountain Ash, Weeping Birch, Norland Apple, Green/Black Ash and many more.

Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High School Phone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384 www.brtrees.com

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

1180

Flooring

1180

Rick Bonnett 403-783-1944

ASPART-X Battle River

Aspartxbattleriver@gmail.com

ASPART-X.ca

• Garage Floors • Concrete Patios atios • Decks • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Commerciall ASPART-X™ Authorized Applicator

Health Care

1210

Health Care

1210

Two Step

Foot Care

Professional Foot Care for Seniors and Diabetics Aileen Charchun LPN Mobile Foot Care Nurse

587-991-4132 twostepfootcare@hotmail.com

THIS?

Don’t waste time sifting through garbage online.

Find what you need from a trusted source.

Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

OR THIS?

1290

PONOKA BOBCAT SERVICE A division of 1127730 Alberta Ltd.

• Tree stump grinding • Gravel pads • Dirt removal/spreading

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

- Compact bobcat - Dump trailer - Stump grinder

Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Apply today!

1-844-453-5372.

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS

Locally owned/operated

403-506-3377

* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required

OUR SPECIALITY

LET US WELCOME YOU! Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community.

Repair of any cooling or refrigeration system as well as large household appliances.

HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Berni's

Business getting nowhere?

ADVERTISE!

Refrigeration and Appliance Service

403-783-4880

Check out our new continuous natural rock finish Call for a free estimate 403-783-6115 or 403-352-5372 (cell)

Misc.

Services

CALL BRIAN HEBERT

Many colours, stamps and patterns.

Landscape curb and edging for gardens, flower and rock beds

www.doorsondemand.ca

1290

WCB • Insured • Licensed

Please apply with resume & current drivers abstract 5410 - 50 Street, Wetaskiwin or email

Misc.

Services

Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228; www.awna.com.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment.

EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianlegal.org/ uncontested-divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

In business 20+ years.

Open Mon. - Sat.

Painters/ Decorators

CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To place your ad phone 1-877223-3311 Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

Buildings for Sale - To Be Moved 1234 12345 1234 12 3455

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TIM’S PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • Excellent workmanship • Free quotes Serving Ponoka & Area over 20 years

www.mccannsbldgmovers.com

Let us amplify your message!

403-704-6554 Personal Services

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

We care. For confidential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

12345 Add this feature to your next career ad booking

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Rental Misc

1350

8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent.

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

783-3636

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

This paper is

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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, June 12 - 14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome.

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

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Welding

1530

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION 5804-61St. Ponoka, AB Sun. June 28, 12 noon 2006 Uplander Chev van, 110,000 kms; lots of beautiful furniture.

West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 Parkland Beach south.

Watch for signs.

NO AUCTION WED. JULY 1 Check website for full listings

Need RV or Self Storage?

Roofing

Auctions

PONOKA NEWS 29

1410

WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Welding

1410

Auctions

UNRESERVED AUCTIONS - Wednesday, June 10, Wes Kirk, Newbrook. Phone 780-576-2280. JD 7510, 5580 hours, JD 3140; NH 1432 discbine; Ezee-On 14’ B. disc; 1981 Ford tandem bale truck; B. King B. processor; JD 566 baler.

Saturday, June 13 - Tom Parsons, Abee. Phone 780-398-2311.

Buhler 2145 FWA; 2005 GMC diesel; Haybuster 256; 2012 - 24’ Featherlite S. trailer.

Sunday, June 14 - Ray Mackay, Waskatenau.

Phone 780-656-8005. JD 5095M, 62 hours; JD 970, 168 hours; 2009 Ford, 45K; leather stitcher.

Tuesday, June 16 - Don Sarafinchan, Vegreville.

Phone 780-632-1349. JD 450D 30’swather, 91 hours; JD 9760STS, 1400 hours; NH 9482 tractor; Case 7110 FWD; augers, tillage, bins, acreage.

Thursday, June 18 Bernard Boeckmann, Elk Point. Phone 780-724-2282. Agco RT100 FWA tractor; McHale bale wrapper; Haybuster; Stampede S Alley; Haybuster; zero till drill; haying equipment.

View Online - prodaniukauctions.com.

EquipmentMisc.

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com

Firewood

1660

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

1530

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order.

Delivery fee $75 $125/order. Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

RIMBEY TREES TREES SALE 2’ - 4’ White Spruce Call Walter 403-748-3611 or leave msg

Houses/ Duplexes

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Livestock

1400

Well Drilling

1400

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

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS h+ONTINUOUS 3HOKv #HLORINATOR 0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM

403- 588-0597 MATURE couple. 1 bdrm. house, 2 bath, in Rimbey, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, ref’s req’d, $500/mo. DD $500 780-465-7107

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

(780)

387-6050

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 RED and black Angus bulls, semen tested and delivery can be arranged.

E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @ 403 391-2259. Evenings @ 403 224-2396

Horses

2140

Suites

3060

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

1 bdrm, quiet, very clean Community washer/dryer Close to downtown N/S, N/P

Family Friendly Dentistry

403-963-0937

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

2 BDRM bsmt. suite in PONOKA incld’s util’s, washer/dryer, no pets, non partier, N/S. Long term working tenants and seniors welcome.

Avail immed. 403-704-1645

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC

Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

Pasture

PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

3180

• DR. RICK BARR • DR. JEFF BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN • DR. DAVE CHORKWA • DR. PREETY BACHAN

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

160 ACRES of bush pasture at Winfield for rent.

1-403-286-1157

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

EYE CARE

One bdrm suite Downtown Ponoka N/S, N/P

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

403-357-0654

Whatever You’re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

FOR RENT DOWNTOWN 2 bdrm. N/S, N/P

403-357-0654

Acreages

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

DENTAL CARE

3060

Call Jim

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

4050

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

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup� Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

2200

SEED Barley & Seed Oats for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row high yielding varieties available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale.

Larry Trautman, 403-843-2733, Mark Trautman 403-704-3157

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

CABRAL CONCRETE Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB

Leo Cabral

4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

For Rent #3000 - #3200

SPECIALIZING IN: ~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~ ~ Driveways ~ ~ Basement Floors ~ ~ Stamped Concrete ~ ~ Exposed Concrete ~

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

HEATING

Call Steve Cormack for details!

403.391.1672

4090

Manufactured Homes

LIKE NEW AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY THE PRICE

“Committed to your comfort�

Robin Esau

Ph: 403-782-7722 Fax: 403-782-7499

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

METAL RECYCLING & MORE SERVING FARMERS, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & THE GENERAL PUBLIC DOUBLE AIR MILES

Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2bath, modular home 1600 sq.ft., open oor plan, covered sundeck, garage, storage shed all appliances and window covering. Don’t miss the best buy in town.

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5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

Free Estimates

1 mile east of Ponoka on pavement.

STUNNING 2851 SQ. FT. 2 STOREY HOME has all you are looking for!

4 bed, 4 bath home on 4.20 acres is sure to please.

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

WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

2ED $EER #ALGARY .EW 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT STARTS !PRIL

www.1800bigiron.com

Rent $850 DD the same 5006- 56 Ave.

Suites

12345 7ITHIN MILES OF %DMONTON

7ATER 7ELL $RILLING

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

AVAILABLE JULY 1

Black Angus

For Sale

EASY!

1400

2 bdrm., single garage N/P, N/S

Registered Yearlings

9 Bulls

SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no plus second-cut The easy way to find a rain, buyer for items you want to alfalfa. 403-741-4353 sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-223Seed 3311

Well Drilling

HOUSE RENTAL

RIMBEY: 1 & 2 bdrm. suites, laminate & tile flooring, open dining room, living, with large corner kitchen. Heat, water & laundry included.

403-704-6949

Grain Well Drilling

2100

3020

Call Audrey Bannister A.L.L. STARS REALTY LTD.

1-780-352-1317

• Mobile Shears/ Magnets/Grapples • Mobile Flattener/Baler • Mobile Excavators/ Loaders • Scrap Metal Bin Service • Demolition & Decommissioning Hwy 12 East Lacombe • Earth Moving/ 403-357-4415 Excavating/Landscaping www.prometalscrap.com • Scrap Metal Depot

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

Acreages

4050

4090

Manufactured Homes

2003 SRI 16’X76’ 1216 sq. ft. $52,000. Originally a 3 bedroom home and easily converted back. Very clean & in excellent shape.

Includes appliances.

Available immediately. For more information call United Homes Canada GORGEOUS 2,500 sq. ft.

1-800-461-7632 or visit family home on 4 secluded our site at www.

AG acres between Eckville and Rimbey with 6 bedrooms, unitedhomescanada.com.

4 baths, 28 x 40 shop and many upgrades - $560,000.

Buildings For Sale

4150

METAL BUILDINGS SALE. Two types.

Do-it-yourself Arch Style and Rigid Frame Straightwalls. Construction available. Quick delivery.

36 years experience. Go Direct and Save. Calgary 587-387-2512.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & CLAIMANTS

Bob Wing,

CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE (403)391-3583

ROOFING

ROY’S ROOFING & SIDING • Siding • RooÀng • Fascia • SofÀt • Windows • Sheds

403-740-6081 VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs

4090

Manufactured Homes

1980 14’ x 68’ SAFEWAY Canadiana, 2 bdrm., fridge, stove, washer, dryer, in the Rimbey mobile park. Immd. possession. $29,900. 1-780-465-7107

SMART shoppers read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

Holiday Trailers

Phone 403-391-1684 Dr. Bruce Wine

Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd. • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS

Money To Loan

4430

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Public Notices

Estate of FRED MARTENA ALSO KNOW AS FREDERIK MARTENA who died on NOVEMBER 23, 2014 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 24, 2015 with RICK H. HEMMINGSON CRUICKSHANK & HEMMINGSON SOLICITOR FOR THE ESTATE OF FRED MARTENA at 5025-51 STREET, LACOMBE, AB T4L 2A3 and provide details of your claim.

Transportation #5000-5300

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

6010

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

LEAKY BASEMENT? Derek Wallace 587-340-2830 1-800-587-7325 www.edmontonwisecracks.com

“Professional cost effective solutions for wet basements”

Serving Ponoka & Area F R E E E S T I M AT E S

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING • JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 8:00 am - 5 pm

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

Confined Feeding Operations

MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

Doug Casey

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

5120 • 3 slides, loaded with extras i/c built-in generator, power awning, double side fridge with ice maker, king size bed, new flat screen TV, new tires.

• pristine condition Phone • virtually no miles 403-782-4711 • $22,500

Herd Health

TREE MULCHING

Financial #4400 - #4430

FOR SALE 2004 Alpenlite Portofino 36 ft. 5th Wheel

CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer

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CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Come see our new modular showhome.

1508 sq. ft. starting at $135,100. Or check out our many other show homes which are discounted for quick possession! Visit us in Acheson, 780-470-8000; www crosscountryhomes.com.

6010

Dr.Jacobson Murray•Jacobson • Dr. Murray Dr. Clayton West Dr. Clayton West • Dr. Nicole Macdonald • Dr. Katie Graves Dr. Ashley Shannon

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

VETERINARY SERVICES

Hans & Regina Rispens (Risco Dairy Ltd.) have filed application RA15020 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to expand a confined feeding operation on NW 6-43-26 W4M in Ponoka County. The application is to expand their dairy operation to 275 milking cows. Construction is proposed in three stages. Stage 1 is to construct a new dairy barn (37.2 m x 33.5 m) and an earthen manure storage (EMS) (70 m x 75 m x 3.5 m deep) for 14 months storage of liquid manure. Stage 2 is to construct a new milking parlour and holding area (24.4 m x 36.5 m). Stage 3 is to construct a calf barn (25 m x 13.4 m) and decommission the north part of the existing dairy barn, to comply with the minimum distance separation setback.

Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before July 9, 2015.

Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records.

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200

Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number (if applicable) and a detailed summary about how you would be directly affected by this application.

Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call

• Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping FREE Estimates | Fully Insured

403.396.7623

Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted to the NRCB under Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed during regular business hours at the Red Deer office of the NRCB or on the NRCB website www.nrcb.ca. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below

Francisco Echegaray, Approval Officer #303, 4920 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 Francisco.echegaray@nrcb.ca T 403-340-5027 F 403- 340-5599

The closing date for submissions: July 9, 2015 Dated at Red Deer, AB, on June 10, 2015 www.nrcb.ca

• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 WEBSITE@DARCYSDRILLING.COM

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

• Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

IRRIGATION

Ponoka Irrigation Supplies & Service * NEW INSTALL * REPAIR * MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS * SALES & SUPPLIES TO ALL MODELS

403-783-1944 aspartxrick@gmail.com

PONOKA NEWS 31

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Rescue dogs show off their search and find skills

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides fundraising walk Sunday, May 31 was a day to celebrate man’s best friend and their ability to save human lives.

Hosted by the Lions Club of Ponoka at Centennial Park, the dog-friendly event was also a chance for families to get out and enjoy the sun before thundery showers fell on Ponoka. During the event, youths also had a chance to try their hand at fishing in the Centennial Park pond, walk their dogs and see rescue dogs in action.

One attendee was able to show just how important these dogs are. Don Scorah is unable to see and has had three seeing-eye dogs over the years and he says his dog guide frees him to move around with confidence. About two and a half years ago he was paired with Enzo, a standard poodle from the Lions Club Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.

They have become friends fast. “With him (Enzo), he’s my buddy all the time … he’s constantly with me.”

He has come to trust his dog over the years because at times Enzo would do something that Scorah was unsure about but it was to protect Scorah from harm. “It’s for safety. The dog just takes over,” he said.

“You have to trust the dog and you have to listen to the dog,” he added.

Most of the Lions clubs across the country used May 31 as the fundraiser day for the dog guide school based out of Oakville, Ont. explained André Nimchuk, Alberta/NWT director with the Lions. “It’s the largest fundraiser of its kind in Canada. It raises over $1.3 million for the school each year.”

Nimchuk says club donations range from $1,000 to $25,000 and all the funds go directly to the dog guide school to help people in six areas: vision, hearing, service dogs to help with physical disabilities, autism assistance, diabetic alert and seizure response.

These dogs go through important training and over the years the school has graduated 140 to 160 teams — the

Rescue dogs with the Canadian Search and Disaster Dogs Association showed off their search and rescue skills Sunday, May 31 at Centennial Park as part of the Lions Club Purina Walk for Dog Guides event.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

dogs and their human protectees. Nimchuk says the goal is to graduate 200 teams in the near future.

Two things struck Nimchuk the most when he first visited the dog training school: the trainers and the volunteers who want to help. He says there are many people in Oakville who volunteer their time to help out and train the dogs.

Rescue dogs show their search abilities The day also brought live mock rescues by dogs and their owners from the Canadian Search and Disaster Dogs Association (CASDDA), a non-profit organization that trains dogs how to search for missing people.

President Richard Lee explained the process to attendees while dogs searched for “missing” people in a mock rubble pile. CASDDA, which has its headquarters in Edmonton, has taken calls for rescues in Alberta, countrywide in Canada and internationally. Members recently went to

Ponoka’s Race For Kids raises $25,000

Courtney Bowes works as part of a team to move a balancing ball through a series of obsticals during one of several Race For Kids challenges set up around town on Saturday, June 6.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Nepal to help with rescue operations after the recent earthquake, he explained.

Dogs are trained to bark on command and to bark in the event they find a missing person. Being part of CASDDA isn’t easy but Lee says it involves great teamwork between the dog and owner. “We train as a team and we work as a team.”

“It is very much a partnership,” he added.

Lee said owners know the strengths and weaknesses of their dogs and understand their characters.

He says training is intensive and being a CASDDA member takes quite a commitment, but the rewards outweigh the extra work. “This is something that is extremely demanding obviously, but it’s extremely rewarding.”

The fundraising event was organized by Lions Club member Dixie Tyndall, which raised $5,382 from the event.

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Despite facing a few challenges this year, the Ponoka Youth Centre was able to raise $25,000 during its annual Race For Kids fundraiser.

The race took place Saturday, June 6, when 41 boys and girls clubs across Canada all engaged their respective communities that day with activities to make a difference through community involvement and fun.

“It ended up being on grad weekend, which made it very hard to get teams but people were still very supportive,” said executive director Beth Reitz.

She added the Ponoka Race For Kids was still able to raise almost as much as last year.

From the racers themselves — which totaled 12 teams — to the 40 volunteers involved and Youth Centre staff, Reitz says the Race For Kids is very much

a community effort.

“We couldn’t run this event at all without the community,” said Reitz.

From driving heavy machinery to competing in indoor challenges at John’s Place, Ponoka Elementary School to name a few, Reitz believes the town of Ponoka welcomed the Race For Kids with open arms.

This is the third annual Race For Kids in Ponoka and Reitz feels it continues to grow as people become more aware of the benefits.

This year, the money raised will go to the Youth Centre’s eight different teen programs.

“People really like it and really want to get involved in it,” said Reitz.

However, the change she is hoping for next year is to be able to choose a different day where more of the community can participate rather than have a day picked for them by the Boys and Girls Club of Canada.

32 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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