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No Reefer Madness
Cannabis legislation creates no noticeable impact on Lamont County By John Mather & Maureen Sullivan Don’t expect any Reefer Madness in Lamont County after retail sales of cannabis became legal last week. Most community leaders are taking the legalization in stride. To date there have been no applications for retail marijuana shops in the County, but applications have been received for two greenhouse operations both in the Chipman area. “There weren’t a lot of concerns about the first one west of Chipman and it’s under construction,” said Reeve Wayne Woldanski. “But the second one to the east has the residents very upset and understandably so. They have concerns about traffic, security and smell. “There’s a lot of unknowns regarding the operations and the residents in that area feel it should be located in an industrial area.” Woldanski isn’t aware of any retail operations in the County and he suggests it is a total unknown at this time. “I think it will be like the liquor stores and any retail would be located in the urban area,” he said. He added the County is in the process of reviewing its land use bylaw and he’s sure residents will have a lot of input when the marijuana operations come up for discussion. “It’s certainly not something we contemplated when the by-law was last reviewed,” added Woldanski. Some in Lamont County take a lighthearted look at the legalization. “Well it will finally make half the people in Chipman legal," laughed Mayor Jim Palmer. "I don't have a problem with it, I don't use it but if it makes
Posters and comics depicting marijuana useage in the mid-1950s. people happy then fine." "It's like the legalization of alcohol in the twenties." In the Town of Lamont, Mayor Bill Skinner doesn’t expect any major changes. “I don't think a lot is going to happen. We’re not going to get a rush of people going out and trying it for the first time." 'It's unlikely we will get a store here,” he added. “To survive a store is going to have to draw from a bigger population like the Fort." Fort Saskatchewan to the west of Lamont County has granted two retail stores licences and both were set to open Oct. 17. Mundare Mayor Mike Saric doesn’t expect any impact on the town. “Well after much discussion council doesn’t expect it’s going to have much of an impact,” he said. “We haven’t had any applications for any retail stores which we didn’t really expect because we’re a smaller community.”
He added the town didn’t pass any by-laws dealing with the legalization either. “We’re taking a wait and see attitude,” he added. “Those that use marijuana in town will probably continue to use marijuana and those that don’t probably won’t be racing out to start. We don’t think it will have much impact.” He did say they’d watch how it affects things. For example if someone complains about smell from people smoking in their backyard then they may have to look at an odour by-law. “But realistically it’s going to be almost impossible to enforce.” Woldanski wondered if the legalization might have any impact on rural crime. “Certainly those residents near the greenhouse operations are concerned about that,” he said. “And we won’t have any increased police presence.” He agreed with an Alberta Urban Municipal Association letter released
Oct. 15 slamming the province and Federal government for not funding any of the costs associated with the legalization of cannabis on communities under 5,000 population. The AUMA had been advocating all municipalities receive a share of the province’s excise tax revenues as part of a user pay model to offset the costs associated with legalization. “We don’t have an RCMP Detachment in the County,” said Woldanski. “So we haven’t got a great response time from the RCMP if there is an issue.” “The impact on our municipality is unknown right now.” In Bruderheim, Mayor Karl Hauch personally hopes the community will be respectful of the process and can consume cannabis in their homes. “I expect most people will be respectful,” he said. “One of my worries is there may be folks that smoke it in public and it will offend others. I’ve heard from some residents that they don’t want to go to the park and smell it.” He says if complaints come forward council may consider some sort of bylaw to control where it can be smoked. He further adds enforcement is a concern. Hauch stated from the results of a survey the town did over the summer, he found most people aren’t too concerned about usage. “It seems from my research many young people really don’t care about the legalization one way or another. It seems to be more popular in the older generation who have used it illegally for years,” he said.
2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Inter Pipeline prepares roads for heavy load transports
JOHN MATHER Construction taking place at the intersection of Highways 15 and 29 just west of Lamont, is preparations being made by Inter Pipeline “to move oversize and extremely heavy loads through the area.� Inter Pipeline is in the process of building a $3.5 billion plant in Fort Saskatchewan which will produce polypropylene pellets in Alberta. The Heartland Complex will consist of three units – a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility, a polypropylene (PP) facility and a cogeneration unit, which will ultimately power the entire complex. Polypropylene is one of world’s most widely used plastics. It’s used in drinking cups, storage containers for fruits and puddings, Canadian dollar bills, car bumpers and carpeting. Currently propane is shipped out of country and delivered as polypropylene. The Heartland complex will manufacture polypropylene pellets locally. “We have more than 300 modules that will be moving through that corridor area around the plant site,� said Inter Pipeline director of public and regulatory affairs, Michelle Dawson. She added there are certain restrictions the company has to meet which mean the modules or heavy loads have to be pulled off the roads at certain times, so the company has been building turnouts along the routes. Dawson adds the turnouts are specially designed but there are limits that Alberta Transportation allows to be carried on the road. Construction of the Highway 15 and 29 turnout won’t take too long, she said. “The earliest loads start moving in October and while the one near Lamont won’t be used immediately, several others in the area will be. Dawson adds the really heavy oversized loads won’t move until late
December, January or February when the roads are frozen to their maximum. “Those are the really major loads that will see roads shut down as they move to the job site near Fort Saskatchewan,� Dawson stated. “There are only a few of the really heavy loads. Most of the modules are just oversized loads, but don’t carry major weight.� Once the plant is finished and there is no
longer a need for the turnouts, Dawson expects they will be removed, although she adds, that is up to Alberta Transportation. “It depends on what the agreements are. The one near Lamont is an Alberta Transportation property so they may keep it after the project is completed.� She said Inter Pipeline pays for all the construction but they don’t necessarily own the project. She uses the example of a
turnoff at Highway 14 and Highway 21 where new interchange ramps designed to ease movement of oversized loads will be kept and gated to be used for future industrial projects. Dawson said a lot of money is being spent on the construction projects to prepare the roads for the loads moves. “We’re burying 35 overhead electrical connections and each one of those costs hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Chipman Ag Society has its fall Harvest Wagon and Trail Ride MAUREEN SULLIVAN It was great day for a ride as the Chipman Ag society had its annual Harvest Wagon and Trail Ride on Saturday. The day started at 9:00 am with a delicious pan-
cake breakfast and then at 11:00 am wagons and individual riders went on a trail ride around Chipman for a couple of hours. It was an enjoyable morning and the weather cooperated with the
sun coming out to shine on the day. "It's a great way to spend a morning," said Bill Engman, who rode in one of the wagons. When the riders returned to the Chipman
Ag grounds, prizes were awarded to participants. Bryan Maynard won for Best Team, Lorne McLaughlin won for Best Wagon, Derek Dimmock won for Youngest Teamster, Harvey Nelson won for Oldest Teamster,
Brenda VanDerWahl won for Best Single and Jason McIntosh won $125 for Best Poker Hand. New this year was a farrier competition with six competitors who spent the afternoon mak-
ing horseshoes. The winner walked away with some new farrier making tools. The winner for the afternoon was Justin Kutryk.
BEAUTIFUL OCTOBER DAY FOR A RIDE It was a good day for a ride with the Chipman Ag. Society Harvest Wagon and Trail Ride on Saturday. New this year was the farrier competition.
4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Opinion Another postal strike I don’t have a problem with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) going on rotating strikes beginning this week, as much as I just plain have a problem with Canada Post - a crown corporation of the Government of Canada. Caribou Publishing newspapers spend thousands of dollars a month with Canada Post mailing newspapers to our readers, so we’ve become pretty familiar with the practices of the post office. Although some employees and post offices are excellent, the leadership of others (or lack of) has very apparently rubbed off on most every employee down the chain of command. A poor attitude can affect employees in all businesses, however I usually have a choice not to use businesses when I dislike their practices or service. With the near monopoly that is Canada Post, most community newspapers have no choice but to use the service and we are among them. At one post office, while I dropped off the newspapers early in the morning I overheard some delivery people whispering that they already had their trucks loaded and weren’t planning to go the extra mile to load the rural papers before they left. What about “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor…?” Sometimes when papers are dropped off, there seems to be a look of disappointment like we had just condemned them to a morning a drudgery. How about a smile and a thank you? That’s what we say when our largest customer drops by to give us a bunch of business. Because we have an account at Canada Post, the crown corporation routinely sends bundles of papers back to us that had the wrong addresses on them (remember here that it was Canada Post that made everyone change rural addresses). Then, without any discussion or agreement, Canada Post returns to sender and charges our account for the service after minimal efforts to find the addressee. That’s weird because a Canada Post manager once told me it was up to them to find the person the letter or parcel was addressed to, even if the name or address might be wrong. I guess that too has changed. So complain? Yeah right. Like every bureaucracy they dare you to try. Guess what? They’re experiencing a higher than normal volume of traffic, and if you can wait a half hour you can find out that you called the wrong department. Try this number instead… As for the strike? I hope the hard working employees get more money and better working conditions while the lazy-a$$ ones with crappy attitudes get fired. Not sure that is in the union contract though. Meanwhile people will just have to do without cheques that feed their families, or keep their businesses running; and sick people will just have to wait to find out the results of their medical tests. Kerry Anderson
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR New NAFTA deal good for Canadians says Trudeau government negotiator The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is an updated, modernized North American trade agreement that is good for Canada and good for Canadians. It is the result of Canada being tough at the negotiation table, united at home, and getting the job done. Canada negotiated hard. We stayed strong, even when some were urging capitulation. We held out for a good deal, and we got a good deal. Canadians can be justly proud of this. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, which represents 200,000 businesses of all sizes across our country, has strongly welcomed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement. So has Unifor, Canada’s largest labour union. That is a wellbalanced outcome.
Consider the facts: in the face of possible and widespread disruption to our integrated North American economy, we have protected more than $2-billion a day in crossborder trade and tariff-free access for more than 70 per cent of Canadian exports. Every Canadian whose livelihood relies on trade – which is most of us – benefits from the renewed certainty. This agreement is good news for the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who work in the auto industry, and indeed for all Canadian workers. That’s because the agreement preserves crucial crossborder auto supply chains, and improves wages and labour rights for Mexican workers, which levels the playing field for workers here at home. The car industry now has stability
and room to grow and thrive. This agreement is good for Canadian exporters. It preserves Canada’s preferential access to the U.S. market, while updating and modernizing the agreement for the 21st Century, in areas such as digital trade, telecommunications, and anti-corruption. These changes have not been headline news, but they will make a real difference to Canadian businesses, by making trade easier. Together with CETA in Europe and the CPTPP in the Pacific, the USMCA means Canada now has tariff-free access to 1.5 billion consumers around the world. For a nation of traders and exporters, this represents an enormous opportunity. Continued on Page 5
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ANDREW SCHOOL VISITORS A great way to end Fire Prevention Week at Andrew School, Lieutenant Lupul, Deputy Chief Stuart, Firefighter Mierau and Sparky from the Andrew Fire Department came to do a presentation for the elementary students. The theme this year was, "Look Listen and Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere!" There was a "Dress in Your Fire Gear" relay race, a short video, informative talk, and at the end the students were able to try on some of the cool equipment that the firefighters use.
In a relationship like that between Canada and the United States, where one partner is economically so much larger, rules matter. And we need to make sure the rules can be enforced. The USMCA retains, in its entirety, the impartial dispute system – an independent tribunal that judges disagreements – which Canada fought so hard to include in the original NAFTA. These tribunals are what our forestry workers have long used to protect their jobs from unjust trade actions. Keeping them was essential. It was hard to do. But we did it. And that is a win for Canada. And, the agreement helps strengthen Canada’s identity and culture, and an independent Canadian media. The cultural exemption, which helps safeguard 650,000 jobs in cultural industries, has been protected. The USMCA is good for Canadian farmers. It preserves tariff-free access to the U.S. market for Canadian ranchers and grain farmers. And it maintains supply management in dairy, eggs and poultry. With CETA, CPTPP and the USMCA
moving forward, supply management is preserved. Changes to the dairy sector are roughly in line with changes made in CETA and CPTPP, and we will fully and fairly compensate our farmers. The government is establishing a working group, in partnership with the dairy industry, to ensure its vitality long into the future. The USMCA is good for Canada’s energy sector. The existing NAFTA contained a clause that infringed on Canadian sovereignty by preventing our country from controlling where we sell our energy resources. That clause is gone. The sector will also benefit from administrative improvements that will save the energy sector more than $60 million a year in duties and other fees. And this agreement is good for the environment. It contains a new environment chapter, with strong, enforceable standards for clean air and water. In the same vein, the USMCA supports women’s rights and minority rights. Indeed the labour chapter contains the toughest enforceable measures upholding gender and minority rights in any Canadian trade agreement. Likewise, this agree-
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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Flu Season is back, protect yourself with the flu shot MAUREEN SULLIVAN The 2018/19 Influenza Immunization Program has begun. Plan ahead to arm yourself and your family against influenza this season! Influenza immunizations will be available, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older, through AHS clinics, pharmacies and physicians. This year’s seasonal flu vaccine protects against multiple strains of both influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2) and influenza B. You can receive your flu shot at most pharmacies and at your doctor's office. There will be a flu clinic in Lamont on Wed. Oct. 17, at the Lamont Recreation Centre from 1:00 pm - 7:00 and no appointment is necessary; also at the Lamont Health Care Centre on Wed. Oct. 24 and Wed. Oct. 31 from 1:00 - 4:00 by appointment and Thurs. Nov. 15 from 9:00 to 12:00 also by appointment.
Immunization is safe. It is much safer to get immunized than to get this disease. Vaccines make your immune system stronger by building antibodies, which help prevent diseases. Everyone is at risk of influenza, and anyone can get very sick and develop complications. However, the risk is highest if you: have some types of health problems (e.g., heart/lung conditions, diabetes, weak immune system; morbid obesity/very overweight; live in a care facility (e.g., nursing home); are 65 years or older; are a child under 5 years old; are pregnant; or are Indigenous. It is important for the above people and their close contacts (e.g., family, caregivers, healthcare providers) to get immunized every season. The vaccine lowers your risk of getting influenza by about half. The influenza vaccine
can keep you from getting influenza, make influenza less severe if you do get it, and keeps you from spreading influenza to your family and others. How well the vaccine works changes from one influenza season to another. A new vaccine is made every year to protect against the three or four viruses that are most likely to cause sickness that season. Even when the vaccine does not exactly match the viruses going around, it can still give some protection. “It is important to get immunized early in the season,” adds Dr. Christopher Sikora, Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for AHS. “You may be healthy now but, without immunization, everyone is at risk. Prevention is your only protection.” Immunization is the most effective means of protecting against the
strains of influenza virus circulating each season. Because influenza strains change season to season, Albertans cannot rely on having been immunized in years past. “Last season, influenza immunization cut Albertans’ risk for influenza by just over 40 per cent,” says Dr. Sikora. “That’s great but last year’s immunization won’t protect you this season. You need this season’s immunization to be protected this season.” Last influenza season, more than 3,000 Albertans with influenza were hospitalized and 92 Albertans died with influenza. Influenza causes more emergency department visits than heart attacks and strokes, not to mention significant downtime from work and leisure activities.
“Influenza does not discriminate,” says Dr. Sikora. “Though some Albertans are at greater risk of severe complications, no one is naturally immune to influenza.
Please don’t take the risk. Influenza can be one less thing we battle this winter. For yourself, and your loved ones, get immunized.”
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Lamont County ponders forming industrial advisory committee JOHN MATHER Lamont County Economic Development manager Jim Newman brought forward a plan to create an industrial advisory committee for the County during the Oct. 9 council meeting. “We have a good relationship with the industries that call the County home,” he said. We’ve been part of the Alberta Industrial Heartland since it formed and we’ve put by-laws in place to support the industrial development in our County.” He suggested an advisory committee would consist of industry representatives along with members at large from the County with industrial experiences, and council representatives consisting of the reeve
and the Councillor for Division 5, the area that contains the majority of the County industrial lands. sHe went on to suggest the committee could meet quarterly. It would focus on making recomendations to County council on heavy industry opportunities in the County; develop a better understanding between the County council and administration on operations and mandates of industry doing business in the County; and develop a better understanding for industry on County bylaws and policies relating the development. He added the committee would operate on a budget of about $1,000 for committee expenses. The council was con-
cerned with putting the Division five councilor on the committee. “I appreciate why we would want the Councillor from Division 5 on the committee but he might have a vested interest and could have a perceived conflict of interest,” said Councillor Dave Diduck. “I do think the concept of the advisory board is a good idea.” Newman agreed stating he just put that in for discussion. Council decided to make it a second member of council to sit on the committee. Councillor Neil Wiotas wondered how they would determine the public at large reps. Newman stated he knew there were a number of residents in the county who had a wealth
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County ratifies fire agreement with Edmonton Continued from Page 7 Councillor Daniel Warawa wondered about term of the committee. He suggested the committee be formed during the organizational meeting of the newly elected council that would provide for a four-year term. Newman will revise the parameters of the committee and terms of appointments and report back to council. Lamont Fire Chief David Zayonce appeared before council Oct. 9 to ask for a few agreements to be ratified. A mutual aid agreement with Edmonton was brought to council. Zayonce said the aid agreement had been in place for some time but council seemed surprised to be informed of it. “A lot of us didn’t realize we had this mutual aid agreement,” said Reeve Wayne Woldanski. “We had one for sometime and we usually upgrade it every five years,” said Zayonce. Deputy Reeve Daniel Warawa said he didn’t recall having the agreement before. Zayonce explained the agreement was to share
equipment if situations warranted it. “I think it may have been developed through our participation in the Capital Regional Board,” added Zayonce. Council voted to ratify the agreement. Council passed a motion to appoint Zayonce as the Director of Emergency Management for the County. In explaining the appointment, it was pointed out provincial legislation requires a person be appointed to the position. There were no impacts on the County budget from the appointment. Council also moved to create a regional emergency management agency. Zayonce stated this had been in planning stages for some time. “It requires each councilor’s vote in the County to create a regional plan,” Zayonce said. “As we’ve learned from past fires and floods it’s in our best interest to work together. Everyone is on board with this.” He said the creation would be just formalization. The agency would have a councilor from each municipality along with administrative sup-
port. Once formalized by the County, the plan would be developed and finalized by the agency. Council passed the motion to create the agency. Council moved to set an interim flat rate water connection fee of $10,000 for industrial customers in the South Heartland Area. Acting Public Works manager Roy Lidgren told council the offsite levy for water connections has not kept up with actual costs. While, he told council, staff is meeting with consultants to update the fees, it would be sometime before new rates were established and a request had been received from Graymont Industries to hook up to the St. Michael Water Line. Lidgren added research for services in surrounding areas had shown a varied pattern of fees, but charging a onetime cost of $10,000 would not be out of line. He added the County should develop a water service by-law moving forward to outline types of services available to industrial, residential and commercial customers. He added no hook ups would be granted until
the water line was completely turned over to the County for operation. That will happen when all final payments for the water line are made and the province releases the pipeline management. “There’s no move to make any connections until the waterline is completely under our control,” added Lidgren, “But setting the fee is not rushing anything.” Rick Anderson appeared before council to see if he and his neighbours could get Range Road 191 closed from Hwy. 29 south. He reported the road was being used by people who trespassed on his and his neighbours’ farms and recently they had a generator stolen from his property. “We’d like it closed for security,” he said. “It’s very difficult to police because of where it is. The RCMP response time has been fantastic.” He said it was a dead end road that crossed a creek five times. Anderson said if the road was closed, it would be gated down from the highway allowing access to the fields. Councillor Dave Diduck said he was familiar with the road and admitted it really didn’t serve any pur-
FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land within Lamont County is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions in the existing Certificates of Title: PARCEL 1: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 56 SECTION 9 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Contains 160 acres ± of which 125 acres ± are cultivated. PARCEL 2: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 56 SECTION 4 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) A) PLAN 0421693 – DESCRIPTIVE 3.37 8.33 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS Contains 151.678 acres ± of which 95 acres are cultivated.
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Possession date: December 14, 2018. Interested parties may receive a Tender package from Herman, Kloot & Company at 98 – 3 Avenue West, PO Box 970, Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y0, which will detail terms of the sale and requirements of Tenderer. To receive a Tender Package you may phone (403) 823-4000 or email bill.herman@drumhellerlaw.com or phone Marianna Bigelow at (780) 720-1196 or email mbigelow11@gmail.com. Tenders close at 12:00 noon, Friday, November 23, 2018.
pose. Council directed administration to get additional information on what would have to be done to close the road
and what would happen to the land. Anderson said he and his neighbours were prepared to buy the land if the road was closed.
CHIPMAN LIONS HARVEST DANCE COME AND DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE DIAMONDS THIS WELL-LIKED BAND CAN PLAY ANY MUSIC FROM UKRAINIAN WALTZES AND POLKAS TO COUNTRY AND WESTERN AND EVEN SOME MODERN JIVE MUSIC. CELEBRATE THE HARVEST SILENT AUCTION $35 PER PERSON
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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 9
Jana Semeniuk wins second in dog grooming competition MAUREEN SULLIVAN It was a great day for Jana Semeniuk, who took home second place in the Master Groom Canada dog grooming competition held Sept 14 - 16 in Okotoks. Competing against 16 other competitors in the Novice division, this was Master Groom’s 3rd annual event and the 2nd year Semeniuk has entered. “In this class, (Free For All) you can enter any purebred or mixed breed dog in any trim you like, as long as it’s not the traditional ‘breed standard’ trim” said Semeniuk “It’s definitely the most diverse and interesting class in the competition!” Master Groom is a three day competition /trade show where groomers from all around the country come to compete, shop, learn and see what’s new in the grooming world. The grooming class Semeniuk competed in is named the Free For All, formerly known as the Mixed Breed Class.
Other grooming competition classes include Sporting Breeds, WireCoats, Poodles, and All Other Purebreds. Charlie, the dog Semeniuk groomed in the competition, is a 7 year old labradoodle owned by Daren and Kevin Hosler of Fort Saskatchewan. “Charlie has an amazing temperament and an amazing coat. I was lucky to have him and am thrilled his owners agreed to allow me to use him again next year.” She started grooming Charlie once a month from January to May, then twice a week from May until August and then every week from August until the competition. Semeniuk, who owns Jana's Grooming in Bruderheim, has been a groomer since 2006. Looking for a career that gave her flexibility to spend time with her children she approached the groomer of her own dog and began an apprenticeship for a year. Working
free for that first year to learn how to groom she feels was a gift. "There is no limit to what you can learn and do. It is never the same day twice." Moving to Bruderheim a few years ago, Semeniuk works by appointment in her home. She obviously loves what she does, saying how important it is to her that everyone feels like they can afford to take care of their dog and get grooming if they need it. Semeniuk has three grown children and twins in preschool. She also has three grandchildren. Her husband Chris Semeniuk built her current grooming centre in the basement of their home. Describing herself as goal oriented, Semeniuk also spends a lot of time working in the community. You can find her Friday mornings at the Bruderheim Breakfast Cafe, as well as being a MC at various town functions. She also put
together last years first annual Bruderheim Bark Up and walkathon raising money for guide
dogs. She has decided to donate all the money she earns in November, trim-
ming nails to the Bruderheim playschool reading loft.
TOWN OF F LAMONT LAMON HALLO LLO OWE WEE EN TRICK RICK K or r TREATING hours 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday October 31, 2018
Alberta’s influenza immunization 18103KA0 program is ongoing. Influenza immunization is offered, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older.
Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area
Jana Semeniuk shows her second place ribbon. DATE:
Bruderheim Novice downs Lamont in high scoring pre-season hockey JOHN MATHER In Novice preseason action at Bruderheim, Oct. 21, the red light could have given the players sunburn as the Bruderheim Novice 1 squad won a high scoring affair with the Lamont Novice 1, 15-10.
Austyne Morgan led the Bruderheim squad netting eight goals and assisting on one other, while Maxim Dach put the puck into the net five times. Chael Whaling lead the Lamont squad tallying five goals with team-
mate Cole Chudyk adding another four. Madden Casey opened the scoring for Lamont with her single goal. Callum Dzickciarz and Degan Ryer had single markers for Bruderheim.
TIME:
LOCATION:
Wednesday, October 24* Wednesday, October 31*
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lamont Community Health Centre, 5216 53 Street Lamont
Thursday, November 15*
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Appt required. Call 780-895-2211.
Please bring Alberta Health Care Card. Short sleeves recommended.
For additional clinic dates, times and locations visit ahs.ca/influenza or call 811
10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Peewee Hawks end preseason with a split at Smoky Lake JOHN MATHER The Lamont Peewee Hawks traveled to Smoky Lake, Oct. 20 to play the host squad in the third of four tiering games. Despite getting off the strong start, Lamont dropped a 12-6 decision to the host team. Lamont took a 3-0 lead in the first period on goals by Emerson Hauch, assisted by Devin MacKinnon and a pair from Jacob Shiach, with assists going to Rowan Young and Alex Andruchow.
them a 9-6 lead heading into the final 20 minutes. The third period was all Smoky Lake adding three more for the final 12-6 result. Returning to their home rink Oct. 21, the Hawks played Redwater in their last preaseason game. In a fast wellplayed game, the Hawks doubled up the visitors 8-4. Hauch and MacKinnon opened the scoring for Lamont in the first period with assists going to Fossum and Dylan Onusko. After Redwater
Smoky Lake found their legs later in the period, and put five unanswered goals behind the Lamont goalie. Hauch tallied two additional markers for the Hawks in the second frame, the first unassisted and second assisted by Camryn Fossum. After Smoky recorded another pair of goals, Shiach picked up his hat trick with an assist going to Andruchow. The host team added another pair prior to the end of the period giving
scored to close the gap to one goal, MacKinnon added his second of the game with Ashlynn Dickinson picking up the helper on the goal. Onusko scored from Fossum near the midway point of the second period to give the Hawks a solid three-goal lead, before Redwater replied. Three goals from Onushko, Fossum and Kyran Belcourt closed out the second period scoring for Lamont giving them a 7-2 lead after two frames. Shaich, Hauch and Carver
Johnson had assists on the Hawks goals. Redwater outscored the host team in the third period, but it was too lit-
tle, too late. Hauch had an unassisted marker midway through the third to seal the win for the Hawks.
Lamont Peewee Hawks players Dylan Onushko, 12, and Kyran Belcourt, 13, move in on a pair of Smoky Lake defenders during tiering preseason action in Smoky Lake, Oct. 20. Despite a strong start early in the first period, the Hawks dropped the match 12-6.
FOR SALE BY TENDER BEAVER COUNTY
Fort Saskatchewan Legion members Randy Richardson and Gerry Brouwer visited Lamont Oct. 18 selling Remembrance Day wreaths to local businesses. Here they present a wreath to the Town of Lamont office staff.
2018 ABP FALL PRODUCER MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS ZONE 8
PARCEL 1 – NE 25-47-13 W4 containing 65.2 HECTARES (161 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 2 – NW 25-47-13 W4 containing 65.2 HECTARES (161 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 3 – SW 36-47-13 W4 FILED PLAN 4564MC containing 23.2 HECTARES (57.29 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. PARCEL 4 – PLAN 1623889 BLOCK 1 LOT 1 containing 4.07 HECTARES (10.06 ACRES) more or less; GRAIN HANDLING SITE – 150,000 bushel grain handling system, on site scale, 60’ x 192 ‘ Equipment Storage Building. Excepting thereout all mines and minerals.
ALL MEETINGS 7 p.m. START COFFEE AND DONUTS 6 p.m.
OCT 29
SANDY RAPIDS, COMMUNITY HALL 47407 HIGHWAY 55, IRON RIVER
OCT 30
KITSCOTY, SENIORS CENTRE
NOV 5
VILNA, SENIOR REC BUILDING
NOV 6
MINBURN, COMMUNITY 18103AA0 HALL
PARCEL 5 – SE 36-47-13 W4 PLAN 1623890 BLOCK 1 LOT 2 containing 5.53 HECTARES (13.66 ACRES) more or less; Excepting thereout all mines and minerals. The parcels may be bid on separately or together, or any combination, but the bid must include purchase of PARCEL 4 for $850,000.00 (valued at $1 million). The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
Attend a meeting in your area to meet local delegates, hear what ABP has done this year and engage with your industry association. Producers can vote in the check-off plebiscite at all meetings. This is your opportunity to make a decision on future funding for your organization and industry. ZONE 8 INCLUDES:
Smoky Lake County, St. Paul County No. 19, Two Hills County No. 21, Vermilion River County, Minburn County No. 27, Lamont County, Lakeland County, Lac La Biche County, Bonnyville No. 87, Wood Buffalo, I.D. No. 24 - Jasper Park.
Allan Andrukow, Sandra Andrukow and Alfarm Adventures Inc. hereby offer the following lands for sale by tender, subject to existing reservations on title:
Additional acres are available for rent to purchaser of PARCEL 4. Contact Allan for further details. All Tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $40,000.00 and received before 12 noon 16 November 2018 in a sealed envelope marked ANDRUKOW TENDER at the offices of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Box 295 Viking, AB T0B 4N0 780-336-3332
OR
KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR 4925 – 51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 780-672-5561
All adjustments will be made as of the closing date. The Successful tenderer must complete the purchase and pay the balance of the adjusted purchase price on or before 01 December 2018 (closing date), or the deposit will be forfeited.
403.275.4400
Further information can be obtained by e-mail at alfarm@telusplanet.net or phone (780) 385-6402.
The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 11
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Phone:(780) 579-3883 Fax: (780) 579-3884 LmTaxServicesLamont@yahoo.com
Chiropractor
New Chiropractor in town
Dr. Basaraba Bruderheim Pharmacy on Main Street Wednesday mornings Direct Billing 780 466 7202 yegchiropractor.com
Kennels
Eavestroughing
Lamont Boarding Kennels
Rainbow gutters 5&6” CONTINUOUS EAVESTROUGHS SOFfIT, FASCIA, COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
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Landfill
Electrical
St. Michael Landfill
Concrete
Quality Electric
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K Residential K Commercial K Industrial
Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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www.stmichaellandfill.ca 780.702.9880 185053 Twp. Rd. 562
LANDSCAPING
Hair Stylist Custom Work Trevor Mikolajczyk
Kerry Beitz 5216 - 50 Street Owner/Hairstylist Mundare, Alberta 780-221-7193
24/ 7
Variety Of Trees For Sale, Removal, Planting, Pruning, Mulching, Stump Grinding, Hedging,
Heating / AC
~ WE HAVE THE PERSON FOR THE JOB ~
~ General Contracting ~ Commercial Grass Cutting ~ Bobcat ~ Dump Truck ~ Custom Metal Reno’s 780-975-8343 ~ Handy Man Jobs mk98ltd@mcsnet.ca
SUNSHINE EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Mundare Salon & Barber
Including Landscaping Services
KT Mechanical LTD
Call Mike 780-499-3779
30 years experience!
Kevin Tychkowsky
LAWNCARE
Lamont, Alberta
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • REFRIGERATION
Day Care Phone:
780-292-2336 Fax: 780-895-2809 ktmechanical@hotmail.com
(780)-226-4772
Hotels
HAUNTED HOTEL
Eavestroughing Marvin Tallas 780-984-6742 mtallas_05@hotmail.com
Roofing, Windows & Capping FREE ESTIMATES RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • RURAL PO BOX 546 LAMONT, AB T0B 2R0
Specializing in Seamless Eavestrough Installation Alu-Rex Leaf Guards • Downpipe • Soffit & Fascia Gutter Cleaning & Repair • Roof Top Snow Removal
ADVERTISE HERE!! Call Crystal 780-895-2780
OPENS SATURDAY OCT 27TH WITH MUSIC BY
JOE MACDONALD
DON’T FORGET YOUR DONATION FOR THE FOOD BANK! CALL FOR DETAILS
TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL FALL CLEAN UP Lawn Edging Exterior Window Cleaning Eavestrough Cleaning Siding & Deck Pressure Wash SNOW REMOVAL BOBCAT SERVICES FIREWOOD SALES Based in Lamont Serving Urban & Rural Customers FULLY INSURED
The Lamont Leader carries office supplies, Come in and see!
12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, October 24, 2018
MACHINERY
SHIRGOR
ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables
Mini Batch Concrete
PH: 780.720.6361 FAX: 780.922.8715 EMAIL: GSH50@SHAW.CA
Business Directory
Thank you for supporting these businesses.
1” ad $40/month; 2” ad $80/month Advertise Today. Call 780-895-2780 or email: lmtleader@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
SEPTIC SERVICES
BECJM Enterprises Ltd.
Located in Bruderheim AB, 5130-52 avenue
Backhoe, directional boring, trackhoe, hydrovac, steamer, picker & gravel truck
MEATS • Custom Cutting • Game Processing • Sausage Making oldcountrysausage.ca
• Curing & Smoking • Canadian & European Style Sausages
Bill & Charles Matthews CERTIFIED SEPTIC DESIGNER & INSTALLER
E-mail: oldcountrysausage@shaw.ca
Box 197 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0
LEGAL ISSUES? 4805 Queen Street, Bruderheim 780.796.3040
Ronald W. Poitras Barrister & Solicitor
MECHANICAL Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Serving Lamont and Area Since 1977 Wednesday 1:30 – 5:00 pm by Appointment
780-895-2055
ph/fax 780-796-3952
becjment@telus.net
Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd.
Vacuum Services
is now available for septic cleaning Contact: Brett : 587-991-0398 No job too big or small, we’ll do them all! TOWING AND TRUCKING
REAL ESTATE Dean Bosvik Javan Vandelannoite
FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS 5003 - 50 Street, Mundare, AB 780-764-3936
N EW ADVERTISER ON THIS PAGE PAINTING
REGULAR 24/7 TOWING For all your real estate needs
Shannon Kowal Broker
Office ~ 780-764-4007 Cell ~ 780-920-3076
5004 50 Street, Mundare
www.kowalrealty.ca
Are you Buying or Selling? Gerhard Rosin 22 years experience
cell: 780-490-8616 email: gerhard.rosin@outlook.com website: gerhardrosin.ca office: 780-449-2800 fax: 780-449-3499 #109, 65 Chippewa Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6J7
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JMP Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
ROOFING
Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal
Plumbing/Heating
Garage Heaters
Water Well Pumps
Sump Pits & Pumps Hot Water Tanks
JAKE THIESSEN
Gas Lines
CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Boilers & In-Floor Heating
10% Seniors Discount
Debit/ Visa/ Mastercard
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TRUCKING
Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd. • Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition Ph: 780-895-2349
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Septic Systems
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River Flows Mechanical Ltd.
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The Kingman Grains for the Hungry annual harvest day this year will be Friday, Oct 26th on the Jim and Brenda Wideman canola field 2 miles north of Kingman on the West side of Kingman. Gathering in the field at 11:00 am for lunch (supplied) and then proceeding with the harvest after 12:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. Thank You.
Round Hill ECS Toy Bingo on Friday, November 2nd at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm at the Round Hill Hall. Max 250 people.
Cut Heating Costs – High efficient furnace installations. Low rates, free estimates, licensed semi retired tradesman. Call 780-718-0262
Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer backup, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087
TM42p ___________________ Holden United Church Turkey Supper Sunday, October 28, 2018 4:30 – 6:00 pm Holden Community Hall. Adults: $15.00 6-12 years: $7.00 Preschoolers: Free Everyone Welcome!
•December 13 2 - 7 p.m. with Supper
Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances. Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500. 780-632-3102 ___________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD – 3 bedroom main floor of fourplex $875 per month plus power. 3 Bedroom main floor of house $850 per month plus power and water. 2 bedroom basement suite in house $700 per month plus power and water. No smoking, no pets, references required. Call 780-995-9339
TM42p ___________________ Perogy Making Wednesday, October 31 at 9:30 a.m. Bruce Community Centre Everyone Welcome! Bring a Friend! 41/43c ___________________ Round Hill Halloween Market on Monday, Oct 29 from 5-7pm. Costume parade and pumpkin carving contest. Call for a free table. Terry @ 780-672-6068 or 780678-6131.
TM42/43p ___________________ Viking Farmer’s Market •Christmas Markets November 22 2 - 7 p.m. with Supper
tfnc ___________________ FOR FOR RENT RENT Trailer - Viking, AB. $900/month including utilities. Phone 780-2540140. 41/44c ____________________ Viking - 5024 - 58 Ave 2 bedroom Triplex unit. $700/month plus utilities. Damage deposit $700. No smoking. No pets. Available in August. 587-256-0430 tfn ___________________ Suite in four-plex in Tofield. 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Adults only. No smoking and no pets. $1,000/month. Available immediately. Call: 780-263-2688.
TM41/42c ___________________ COSTUMES FOR RENT Halloween or All Occasions MOPSY TUCKS Lougheed Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday 780-888-1800 780-888-5188
TM15tfnc ___________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3-story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker. Close to Town Centre, hospital and NoFrills Super-store. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780-632-6878 or 780918-6328
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TM34tfn ____________________ FOR SALE FOR SALE Commercial furnace Co. Meat Saw 3/4 HP Motor, sliding table. $750.00. 780-365-2268. LL42/44p ___________________ Grain drying equipment. Heater, 60,000 BTU. Fan, 3 HP. Screens. All one Unit. Phone 780688-2201 42/43p ___________________ Hay For Sale Alf/Tim/Br/Tw mix small squares shedded, $5 minimal rain call late evenings 780-942-4107 ____________________ LAND FOR FOR SALE LAND SALE 80 acres, fully cultivated #1 & #2 soil. Appraised at $300, 000 OBO, financing available OAC. West half - SE 22 57 19 W4. 780-497-1633 LL38/45c
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TM34-43p ___________________ Painting Quality Residential and Commercial Painting Betty Tkaczyk 780-632-8749 or 780-688-3564 tfnc ___________________ Ritchie’s Painting Co. Professional Interior/ Exterior Commercial & Residential Painting. Spray Painting & Cabinet Refinishing. www.ritchiespainting.ca. Call Jason in Viking, AB today for a future estimate Cell: 780-254-0166 or Home: 780-254-0700. tfnc ___________________ Roy’s Handyman Services. Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780-232-3097 tfnc ___________________ 35+ years exp. Drywall Taper. Living in Killam but willing to travel. Hand taper by trade but have experience with boxes, roller/flusher, taping tube. No bazooka experience. Have own tools (10-12" boxes, pump, angle box, roller, flusher, hand tools, etc.) Also do ceiling texture. Non-drinker, just want to work. Willing to work with existing taping crew. Contact me if interested. 780-385-2106 / 780-385-1251.
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The Bruderheims Seniors Club unveiled a plaque on a bench outside their building. Seen in the picture are Pat Kottke, Gloria Thiel, Janice Biche, Hilda Hawkins, Ben Miller, Jay Yerama, John Hogue, Sue Guthrie, Bill Soini, Jarrett Petrie, Lorna Lawrence, Pat Lee, and Jessie Kolodychuk. The Seniors then had a Thanks and Giving Dinner served by the folks from Cenovus who donated the bench.
Bruderheim Seniors have a “thanks” and “giving” dinner MAUREEN SULLIVAN The Bruderheim seniors had a thanks and giving dinner on Oct. 16, with the dinner being served by employees from Cenovus. Not only giving thanks for a lovely turkey dinner, but a plaque was unveiled on
Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process _____________________________ AUCTIONS AUCTIONS COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT AUCTION Sat. Oct 27 @ 10am, MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds. Selling Ranges, Broilers, Griddles, Deep Fryers, Hot Dog Machine, Food Warmers, Induction Cookers, Display Cases, Sandwich Prep Tables, Coolers & Freezers, Pizza Ovens, Mixers, Wire Racking, S/S Tables, Sinks & Shelves, Small Wares, etc. www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963. _____________________________ UNRESERVED AUCTION Saturday, October 27th @11 AM. Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Snowmobile, Tools, Shelters, Gates, Tire Machines, Pressure Washers, more. Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780842-5666. www.scribnernet.com. _____________________________
BUSINESS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or knee replacement, or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,500 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372. _____________________________ COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Show & Sale. November 2-3. Howard Johnson Hotel, 15540 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton. Friday & Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. Fine Glass, Jewelry, Furniture, Oil Lamps, Coins, Toys/ Dolls, Sports Memorabilia, Country Collectibles, more! Admission $5.00/person. 780-908-5790.
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Open house for medical cannabis facility JOHN MATHER Gaia Bio-Pharmaceuticals will be hosting an open house in the meeting room at Lamont Recreation Centre Oct. 29 to provide information on their proposed Medical Cannabis Facility planned for land southeast of Chipman. The development proposed for east ½ of NW ¼ Sec. 34 Twp. 53 Rge 18 W. 4M. has created a lot of concern from neighbouring residents upset at what they feel is the loss of good agricultural land in the area. Shelagh Pastoor, who lives across the street from the proposed development feels the facility would be better located in an area zoned for industrial activity rather than agricultural land. In a press release announcing the open house Gaia Bio-
Pharmaceuticals Inc. stated, “We are seeking the opportunity to discuss our proposed medical cannabis facility and address the concerns of adjoining landowners, neighbours and others in the community. “We feel it’s right that we give all parties the chance to be heard and we value and will give consideration to all questions, comments and concerns as we move forward with our development.” The release further stated if residents are unable to attend, they can send written submissions to Gaia BioPharmaceuticals Medical Cannabis Development, c/o Planning and Development Department, Lamont County, 5303 – 50th Ave., Lamont, AB T0B 2R0.
TURNOUT CONSTRUCTION A backhoe moves earth at the intersection of Highway 15 and Highway 29, just west of Lamont, Oct. 18. A turnout is being built at the location where oversized loads could be parked while waiting for a convenient time to move them to the Inter Pipeline polypropylene production plant currently under construction in Fort Saskatchewan. The oversized loads to the plant will start in late October with some extremely heavy loads being moved when the ground is frozen in late December, and January and February. Story Page 2.
FROM WHERE I SIT
At Your Peril
BY HAZEL ANAKA I am the oldest of three daughters. If our parents were disappointed by the lack of a son, I never knew it or felt it. It did mean, though that our dad taught us girls the things more likely to be imparted to boys. I’m not sure how my sisters remember this or if their experience was the same as mine. Depending on birth order every kid’s upbringing is slightly different. For me, as a little kid and then later as a teen, I was taught the difference between Phillips and Robertson screwdrivers. Not a star or a square, but a Phillips and a Robertson. I’m old
enough to remember him having a (TV or radio) tube tester, volt meters, and assorted other gizmos, tools, and contraptions. Not only did he have this stuff, he’d make a covered, hinged wooden box to house each thing. Over the years I saw him do plumbing projects. I know all about pipe cutters and Teflon tape. I was mesmerized watching solder liquify with the addition of heat as he joined lengths of copper pipe. I know the difference between side cutters (I think that term may be uniquely his), pliers (needle nose, slip joint), crescent wrenches, open and box end wrenches, and pipe wrenches. And having grown up in the age of imperial measurements I needed to I know the difference between a 9/16” and a ¾” wrench plus all the others in a typical 13piece set. My dad was a jack-ofall-trades, an inventor, a
problem solver. Whether that was by nature or out of necessity is unclear. This was a man born in 1912 into a farm family of thirteen. He had a grade six education and worked hard as an army and lumber camp cook, as a foundry worker, and finally as owner operator of a very popular bakery in Andrew. At least one of his brothers was also a crafty, creative guy who loved leather tooling and turning sardine and tuna cans into miniature upholstered furniture. Of course, after Roy and I began farming in earnest my knowledge base increased to include farm-specific stuff like feeder chains, cultivator shovels, squeeze chutes, headers, grease zerks, gear pullers, bearings. I know cotter pins and roller chain. I know the difference between a ball peen, a rubber mallet, a sledge hammer, and a claw hammer. I also know many farm parts people by name (and
temperament). Sigh. Our current house addition project triggered this little trip down memory lane. I suspect the average tradesman underestimates the smarts of the average woman. In the case of this woman, that would be a serious miscalculation. The other day, a guy pointed to something on a door and said it was weather stripping. I did an internal eye roll. The feisty, I-amwoman-hear-me-roar impulse in me was to challenge to lay my knowledge and life experience against his, winner take all. So, my lovelies, here’s the thing. What I’ve learned as a child and a wife plus my own insatiable curiosity and fearless ability to ask questions of anyone, anytime plus a fondness for HGTV have created a person with a broad knowledge base. Take her for granted at your peril, from where I sit.
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