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AREA ADVISOR ~ Our Community Calendar MONDAY
2nd & 4th Monday - Quilting 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------2nd Mondays starting May 14th - Caregivers Support Group the Group is at Oilfields Hospital in the Action Centre and it runs the second Monday of every month from 10 to -11:30am. For more info contact Alexis Dreyer- Social Worker with AHS at 403-933-6547. Coffee and Goodies provided. ------------------------------------------------------9:30am Floor Curling Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 10:45 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Millarville. Margit 403-931-3649. ------------------------------------------------------11:00am - 11:45am Chair Exercises. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------12:30 ~ 1:30 YOGAfor beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drop ins welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 ~ 3:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep CreekArts Council 403-938-2032. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Euchre Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Story time for 3 to 5 year olds. Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 6:30pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600. No July, August or December meetings. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 9:00pm Water Colour Boot Camp Sheep CreekArts Council. 403-933-4020.
---------------------------------------------TUESDAY 1st & 3rd/every month 7:00 & 7:30pm Lions Club Meeting at Legion. Next meeting September. Contact Don at 403-931-3587. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 1:15pm Sheep River Library Book Club 403-933-7464. --------------------------------------------------------
2nd/every month 7:30pm Millarville Horticultural Club (9x per year) Sheila 403-9313989. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Foothills Search & Rescue Meeting Oilfields General Hospital. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month 7:00pm Legion General Membership Meetings. 403-933-4600. No July,August or December meetings. -------------------------------------------------------2nd/every month Coffee Chatter Nanton SNAPS Orvella Small 403-603-3232. -------------------------------------------------------2nd Tuesday 1:30 to 3:00pm Business Meeting Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. -------------------------------------------------------3rd/every month Coffee Chatter Okotoks SNAPS Orvella Small - 403-603-3232. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 11:00am Yoga in Longview. 403-5583696. -------------------------------------------------------10:45am Book Buddies Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Knitting Club Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-933-3376. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Whist & Bridge Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------4pm - Board Game Club at the Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278. 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - TOPS ( Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at Millarville Rancher's Hall. -------------------------------------------------------6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-933-4020. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:00pm - Red Deer Lake Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403931-2373. ------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month. Scrapbooking Sheep Creek Arts Council 403-933-4424. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm YOGA Beginners and all levels, Priddis Community Hall, drops in welcome. Margit 403-931-3649. --------------------------------------------------------
7:30pm Last/every month. Legion Ladies Auxiliary No meetings July, August or December. 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Last/month. Camera Club Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-2407.
9:30 ~ 11:00am Yoga in Longview. 403-5583696. -------------------------------------------------------9:30am Beginners Yoga Class Drop ins welcome. Sheep River Library, Turner ValleyMargit 403 931 3649. ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------10:00 ~ 10:30am Around the World with WEDNESDAY Dance & Play class for Moms & Tots. Sheep 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 CreekArts Council 403-933-4020. – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Di- -------------------------------------------------------amond. 403-933-4036. 1:00pm 1st/every month General Meeting ------------------------------------------------------Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. 8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and all -------------------------------------------------------levels, Millarville Community Hall, drop in 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Senior Cenwelcome. Margit 403 931 3649. tre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths Me- 1:30pm 2nd/every month Valley Neighmorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933- bours Gardening Club. Bea 403-933-7131. 4036. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1:30pm Chick Lit Group meets every Thurs10:30am ~ 3:30pm 1st & 3rd week of month. day at the Sheep River Library. 403-933Diamond Valley Quilt Club Sheep Creek 3278. Arts Council 403-931-3989. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2pm - Storytime at Sheep River Library. 1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours 403-933-3278. Club. 403-933-4289. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5:00 ~ 7:30pm Fish & Chip Night / Crib at 1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volun- 7:30pm Legion Turner Valley 403-933teer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Lit 4564. for Life Program 403-995-2660. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone wel- sibly) Valley Neighbours Club. come. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. YouthAuxiliary Le6:00 ~ 7:00pm Belly Dancing Sheep Creek gion Turner Valley 403-933-3739. Arts Council 403-933-4020. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00 ~ 9:00pm Decorative Painting Sheep 6:30 ~ 7:30pm Gentle Yoga for beginners CreekArts Council 403-933-4578. and those that practice. Millarville Ranchers ----------------------------------------------Hall. Margit 403-931-3649. FRIDAY -------------------------------------------------------7:30 ~ 9:30pm Acrylic Painting Your Way 1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Night Longview School - George 403-808Sheep CreekArts Council 403-933-4020. ----------------------------------------------- 9948. ------------------------------------------------------THURSDAY 2nd of the month - 7 to 9pm - join the Book to 2nd & 4th - Quilting at the Griffiths Senior Film Group at the Sheep River Library. 403Center. 403-933-4036. 933-3278. 9:00 ~ 10:00am - Red Deer Lake Commu- -------------------------------------------------------nity Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 10:30am - Storytime at Sheep River Library. 403-931-2373. 403-933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------
10:30am - TIPS (Treasures In Progress Society) at the Sheep River Library. 403-9333278. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm Nickel Bingo Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. ------------------------------------------------------6:30pm every/other. Bingo at the Valley Neighbours Club, Lions Club 403-9333232. -------------------------------------------------------5:00pm Meat Draw (cut off 6:30pm) & Chase the Ace (draw at 6:15pm) - Buffet Wear Red - Legion Turner Valley 403-9334564.
June 9th - 3pm - Pie Auction at the Turner Valley Legion. 403-9334564. ---------------------------------------------June 16th - 7am start at Oilfields Arena, Black Diamond for the inaugural Millarville "Run To The Millarville Farmers' Market" Half Marathon. 403-299-6504 (Rick) or 403-931-3411 (Krystal). ---------------------------------------------SUNDAY
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11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.
11:00 - 2:00 Winter Café at Millarville Race Track. 403-652-6557.
---------------------------------------------June 8th, 6:30pm Beneath the Arch Society AGM. Flare ‘n Derrick Community Hall, Turner Valley. www.beneaththearch .ca. ---------------------------------------------June 15th - 7pm - In the Mood for Peace: the Story of the Izzy Doll by Phyllis Wheaton. Book release and entertainment at Turner Valley Legion, following Friday buffet. 403-933-4600. ---------------------------------------------June 22nd ~ 32nd Annual TV Charity Golf Classic. 403-933-7746. ---------------------------------------------SATURDAY 9:00 ~ 11:00am Breakfast Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------4:30pm Meat Draw, 50/50 & Free Pool Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.
---------------------------------------------June 9th 9:00am- Noon. Project Green Day for Black Diamond and Turner Valley. Start at Scott Seaman Sports Rink, Black Diamond. ----------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------June 17th 10:00am seating only. Father’s Day Brunch at the Royal Canadian Legion, Turner Valley. Call 403-933-4564 before June 12th to reserve. ---------------------------------------------MULTI-DAY EVENTS Every Monday and Tuesday evening at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 9am - shuffleboard at Bob Snodgrass Recreation Centre in High River. Foothills Shuffleboard Assoc. - Marg Mowat @ (403)6012612 or Ken Wardley @ (403)6527552. ----------------------------------------------
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Annual Golf Charity Already Helping Local Charities
The 32nd Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic is set to go this year on Friday, June 22nd with money raised going to “Youth at Risk”. This Charity Golf Classic has always been run with the support of the Turner Valley RCMP and once again will take place at the Turner Valley Golf Course. Two donations have already been made from this year’s proceeds. The first is to Rowen House for $1,000 to go towards Children’s Playground equipment at their new complex in High River. The second is for $500 presented to ATB Black Diamond to go towards their Teddies for a Toonie campaign for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The main funding this year will be donated to the Foothills Lions for their construction of the Family Spray park being built onto the Turner Valley outdoor pool.
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We are encouraging people to come out and Golf as there are still some spots open. Or if they wish to be a hole sponsor they can call the Turner Valley RCMP or Tyler Bray 403-933-7746. email: tylerbray6@telus.net.
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A Whole New Approach To An Age Old Problem The Foothills Family Medical Centre in Black Diamond has been recognized as one of the best teaching clinics in Alberta. It's affiliation with the University of Calgary Medical School dates back to 1990 when Dr. Leslie Cunning (retired) and Dr. Brian Siray first entertained the idea of a teaching clinic to help attract new doctors to remain in rural settings as Family Physicians. The system that the residents of Black Diamond and area have been used to for the last twenty-two years is being revamped and promises to be even more effect. The new system will establish a Residency Clinic within the Foothills Family Medical Centre effective July 1st, 2012. Four recently qualified doctors with their MD's attached to their names will be enrolling in The Foothills Family Medical Centre Residency Clinic for two years to qualify as Family Physicians. The switch in medical training that a lot of people have not been kept up to date on and something that confuses a lot of patients is the actual education requirements that need to be completed before a 'doctor' can actually practice being a doctor. The normal understanding is that after getting a BSc or BA, a student goes to Medical School for another four years, passes the exams for the Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons, hangs out his MD shingle and sets up shop as a doctor, commonly known as your GP. Well no, that's the way it used to be. Today the medical world realizes that being a GP or General Practitioner is just as specialized as be-
ing an obstetrician or pediatrician and that practicing Family Medicine also requires the extra training. Hence the two year, post-graduate, Residency Clinic. The graduates of this clinic then become Family Physicians – the new name title for GPs. The new system for the Foothills Residency Clinic will establish a regular schedule for the Resident Doctors to be in the clinic and they will be seeing their own set of patients. The program is designed to open the doors to people who do not have a regular family doctor and therefore who do not have any continuity of care. New residents to the area who are seeking the ongoing care of a doctor will be invited to join the Residency Clinic. At this clinic they will be introduced to one of the four Resident Doctors and after a meet and greet chat a two year plan with this doctor will be developed. They will make appointments with this specific doctor on his/her regular scheduled days. This will defragment the kind of care they have been receiving and allow for consistent follow-up. During their time at this clinic, the Resident Doctors will be undergoing strict supervision and training. Each doctor will have one or a combination of the following doctors as their preceptors (teachers and coaches): Dr. Siray, Grisdale, Dowdall, Branch, Schuck or Hembroff. They will also have exams to pass at the end of their tenure. Another major advantage to the ongoing training of the Resident Doctors is that they will now be able to follow up on their own diagnosis and
treatments, become familiar with their patient's history and learn to 'pace' themselves for effective patient treatment without having to take a complete medical history at the start of every visit. Wait times, ineffective and costly use of the Oilfields Hospital Emergency Department will also be improved because routine matters, like prescription renewals, will be dealt with at the clinic. One of the most overlooked things in programs such as these is the enormous amount of time and dedication our existing doctors at the Foothills Family Medical Centre put into these new doctors so that we can have the security of knowing that our future generations will have the same standard of care that we have enjoyed through the years from this group of doctors. One of the other hopes of course, is that some of these Resident Doctors will return or remain in Black Diamond as opportunities open up for them. One of the current, existing system Resident Doctors, Dr Thomas Bouchard, said that he thinks the new system will better prepare the future family physicians because they will become more engaged with their patients and take more ownership of their medical concerns at the training level. If you are new to the area and are looking for a family doctor you are invited to call Glenda at the Foothills Family Medical Centre at 403933-4368, to inquire about how to participate in this new and exciting form of health care.
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Achievement Day 2012 Millarville Saddle Sores judged purely on how “pleasurable” the horse looks while under saddle. Western Equitation is a pattern that gets progressively harder as the levels get higher. It is judged on the rider's ability to handle the horse. English Pleasure and Equitation are the same, except they are done in a different set of tack. Trail is a class designed to test the horse's skills outside of the arena. Common obstacles include a gate, a bridge, mailboxes, pylons, side-passing over poles and turning 360˚ in By Brooklyn Collard, Club did goat-tying on a live goat. a “box.” Nevada Rowe was the For a Grand Entry for the only Rodeo Project kid. She Reporter Every year, each 4-H club Achievement Day, Aimee Mi- did a roping demonstration on reserves a day at year-end to chaelis sang the National An- a cow dummy. We were shown showcase their projects. For them and Robin Knol, Kayla three kinds of loops. Each Millarville Saddle Sores and Knol, Nevada Rowe, Dani- loop type is worth a certain most other horse clubs, we Marie Waite, Megan Rawn amount of points in a compehave a “mini-show”, with a va- and Shaelynn Brogden all car- tition. She and her horse were riety of classes to show off our ried flags while riding their very impressive. Nevada finhorses. This year, the classes horses. Afterwards, we had a ished by roping the dummy were Showmanship, Western banquet to announce the trail and dragging it out of the ring. Pleasure, Western Equitation, results and the awards for the Our banquet was held from Trail, English Pleasure and year. It was a really busy week- four to seven at the Millarville English Equitation for the end as we cleaned 16km of Hall. We started with a deliLight Horse Project kids, and highway for the 4-H Highway cious potluck supper. After a roping demonstration from Clean-up on Saturday morn- that, we had a few closing reour Ranch Project. Our show ing, prior to the gymkhana. minders and began the Showmanship is a class in awards. We also said goodbye judges were Ryan Smith for the flat classes and Steve Dun- which the rider is on foot and to our outgoing leaders, ham for trail. The night be- leads the horse through a sim- Darlene MacDonald and fore, we had a gymkhana to ple pattern. Club members Laurie Rowe. Jeff Blatz, Alan highlight the Rodeo Project are judged on how well the Newcombe and Diane McKay and the Light Horse Project. horse is presented and how in will be taking their places next The gymkhana included bar- sync the member and the year, along with Jill Oliver, Sylrel racing, pole bending, horse are. Showmanship is via Checkley and Marilyn Colstakes and thread the needle. the only class done on foot. lard (General Leader). We also The Rodeo Project kids also Western Pleasure is a class said goodbye to a lot of our se-
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niors who are moving on to university next year. Our Sportsmanship award went to Robin Knol, our president. The JC Palmer award went to Natalia Newcombe. The Junior of the Year was Jackson Collard. The Intermediate of the Year was Julianne Uchytil and the Senior of the Year was Brittnie Moore. The Most Improved riders were Martie Blatz, Sierra Beck and Shaelynn Brogden. The Group 1 high point for gymkhana was Martie Blatz and the flat class high point was Julianne Uchytil. The reserve was Julianne Uchytil for gymkhana and Nicole Oliver for flat classes. The Group 2 flat class high point went to Sasha Lewis and the gymkhana high point went to Brooklyn Collard. Morgan Mills was reserve high point champion for the flat classes and gymkhana. Group 3 flat class high point was Megan Rawn and the reserve was a tie between Nevada Rowe and Robin Knol. For the gymkhana, Megan Rawn won high point and Nevada Rowe took home reserve high point. It was a great year for Millarville Saddle Sores and I can't wait to see what will happen next year! For more information on the 4-H programs for next year, contact Marilyn Collard at 403-256-1902 or collard@platinum.ca.
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Councillor’s Corner: by Councillor Sharon Hart The Diamond Valley Parade was an amazing success this year judging by the number of participants and spectators who came out last Saturday! Many thanks to all who took part in this year's Parade, and thank you as well to all the hard working volunteers who give their time and energy for days before the event, and all day during the Parade and Discovery Days! A wonderful time was had by all, and it was a very fitting way to welcome summer to the Foothills! PROJECT GREEN DAY – SATURDAY, JUNE 9th, 2012 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm The rescheduled Project Green Day will be held on June 9th at the Scott Seaman's Sports Arena, starting at 9:00 am. The Foothills Lions Club members will be cooking up some great burgers for the volunteer crew after the clean- up. Many jobs are available, such as the traditional riverbank clean-up, the cleaning of the pocket gardens, the Friendship Trail, etc. Meet your neighbours, make new friends and help beautify the Community we all proudly call home!
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C. Ian McLaren News Our School as Seen By Our Grade 4 Students
C. I. M. School – Amica Milne There is a school in Black Diamond called C. Ian McLaren School. C. Ian McLaren has 180 great and honourable students to teach the lessons to. The school has been here for many, many marvelous years. This is a great place to learn about wonderful life lessons we might need in the future. The McLaren mascot is the wise, sneaky McLaren cougar. We the McLaren cougars have teamwork, possibilities and hope. C. I. M. is an excellent place because I feel like I am welcome and like I belong here. C. I. M. School – Matthew Nadeau C. I. McLaren is the school meant for me. C. I. M. is a large school because there are 180 kids. When it is time to come in the halls, they are crowded with students. Our school is in the Foothills School Division. C.
Ian McLaren is an awesome school because of the extraordinary efforts of the teachers and students. C. Ian McLaren – Jaden Bilyk There is an amazing school that has exquisite teachers and where everyone is welcome called C. Ian McLaren School. C. Ian has 180 students that have different personalities and different cultures. Mrs. Jones our intelligent principal ensures that everything is going okay because she doesn't want anything bad to happen to anyone. The marvelous C. Ian McLaren School has a variety of grades that go up to Grade 6 because once we pass Grade 6, we go to junior high. C. Ian McLaren is a majestic school with the most extraordinary kids. C. I. M. School – Brittany Zdebiak C. Ian McLaren School is
an incredibly wonderful school where you feel extremely safe. Our school is very active because we have lots of special days like Bike Rodeo and Crazy Hair Day. WE provide a breakfast program for students who don't have time to eat. C. I. M. School makes sure you understand what you're learning before you start a new unit. We are a wonderful, awesome school to learn at. C. Ian McLaren School – Alex Matthews C. Ian McLaren is a school in a small town called Black Diamond. Our school has 180 students in classes K-6. All 180 students in McLaren are intelligent, smart, fun, focused and more. The teachers at C. I. M. School help us with what we need help with. C. Ian. McLaren School is full of great people and the building is full of education.
Oilfields Arena
Roller Skating, free of charge thanks to our local sponsor, Pharmasave, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm every Sunday until July 1, 2012, in the Oilfields Arena. Inline skates or roller skates can be worn. Bring your own skates and helmets (under 18 – helmets are mandatory), and come on out to enjoy some great family fun time! Three tennis courts are available for rent in the Oilfields Regional Arena, starting on June 4, 2012, and running until July 20, 2012. Courts may be rented on an hourly basis by calling the Parks & Rec Office at 403-933-5272. The small outdoor arena also has a tennis net, as well as basketball posts. Contact Parks & Rec for information on the outdoor rink. PARKS OPERATIONS have started so watch for crews cutting and trimming grass in your area. We will be planting 30 trees this year - some being replaced due to vandalism or disease, the others added to parks. Information regarding the tree pruning is available from the Parks & Recreation Department- 933-5272. Weed control applications will be taking place form the middle of May to the middle of June, please watch for signs in our local parks & green spaces.
OUTDOOR WATERING CONSERVATION Commencing June 4th, 2012 until the end of August, 2012 (unless otherwise notified), the following outdoor watering conservation measures will be mandatory in the Town of Black Diamond in an effort to ensure an even distribution of water during peak demand. To determine what days are available to you for outdoor watering, please use the last number of your house address, and determine if your property is considered ODD or EVEN. EVEN numbered addresses can water lawns as needed on Wednesdays & Saturdays. ODD numbered addresses can water lawns as needed on Thursdays & Sundays. Please remember, lawns only require 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water weekly, and we suggest your watering take place during the hours of 5:00 am to 9:00 am and 8:00 pm to midnight, to ensure maximum absorption. (Exceptions can be made for newly seeded lawns.) Please call the Public Works Department for further information at: 403-933-4348. Thank you for recognizing the need for water conservation and your support to the community.
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day
By Club Reporter: Danielle Bradish Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef club held their Achievement Day on Saturday May 12th at the Millarville Racetrack arena. All members brought their cleaned and groomed projects for the big show day. With the help of parents, members and leaders everything was set up and ready to go. We started off showing the steers by their classes, first we had the junior members show followed by the intermediate and senior members. From the junior class moving onto the Grand Champion Steer Class was Finn Blatz, from intermediate was Lars Lang and from the senior was Brent Arkes. The Grand Champion Steer was Finn Blatz and Reserved Champion Steer was Lars Lang. Next in the show ring was Home Grown Steer and Top Home Grown Steer went to Finn Blatz. The females went next starting with heifers, we had our junior Heifer Class with Finn Blatz moving onto Grand Champion Female and from intermediate Heifer Class April Jardie and from the
senior Heifer Class - Danielle Bradish. To follow heifers were the two year old cow calf pairs. Moving on from the Two-year-old Cow Calf Pair Class was Hunter Egeland. The next class was Threeyear-old Cow Calf Pairs and moving on from that was Ben Arkes. For our Grand Champion Female it was Ben Arkes with his cow calf pair and the Reserved Champion Female was Hunter Egeland with her cow calf pair. Home Grown Heifer was next and the Top Home Grown Heifer was Wyatt Runge. Our club then had the Cleaver Kids' show. For Emma Campbell she decided have a steer project and was first in her class. The other two Cleaver Kids were Justin Watkins and Sage Runge and they showed their lamb projects. For Market Lamb Class Sage Runge was first and Justin Watkins was second. For the Ewe Lamb Class Sage Runge was first and Justin Watkins was Second and for the Lamb Showmanship Class Sage Runge was first and Justin Watkins was second. Our last classes to show
were for Showmanship. Members are allowed to choose which project they wish to show with for this class as it is more about the member and how much time they have spent with their animal as well as technique. For our Junior Showmanship Class it was Amy Jardie. For t h e I n t e r m e d i a t e Showmanship Class it was Josh French. Then for the Senior Showmanship Class it was Brent Arkes. With that last class our club and visitors went for a late lunch. The Achievement Day went by with only two steers getting out of their halters and no run away animals. I would like to thank the judges on behalf of our club that came out and volunteered their time. The Conformation Judge, Michelle Welsh, who judged the animals and the Showmanship Judge, Jacqueline Stephenson who judged the members. Also to all the people who came out to support our club. Our next event will be 4-H on Parade at the stampede grounds starting on Friday June 1st till Sunday June 3rd.
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Twelve students from Longview School including, Nyla, Dalen, Felicia, Kealey, Georgia, Jace, Dawson, Riley, Lane, Hope, Flynn, Coby, had the amazing opportunity to attend Foothills Young Authors' Conference on Saturday, April 28th at Ecole Highwood High School in High River. Students started the conference by attending a presentation by keynote speaker Sigmund Brouwer who spoke about his journey in becoming an author and his many life adventures. As it stated in the conference student handbook, “Author Sigmund Brouwer is a bestselling author of 19 novels and several series of children's titles, and with over three million books in print in five different, Sigmund Brouwer's Absolute Pressure was a Junior Library Guild Selection. Among Sigmund's titles, eight appear on the Canadian Children's Book Centre's, Best Books for kids & Teens 2009 and 2011.
He has appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his work. His books have also appeared in the top 20 Amazon ebook downloads and in iTunes/iBooks top 80. He loves visiting schools to present Rock and Roll Literacy.” Students attended three different sessions put on by authors and illustrators throughout the day. Some of the workshops our students participated in included: Have Fun Writing & Publishing by Elaine Bailey, Character Creation Crash Course by Lorna Bennet, Broadcast Journalism by Darrel Janz,, Finding the Story Within by Anthony Hampshire, Creating Dynamic Characters by Derek Donais, Character Design & Comic Illustration by Tim Huesken. Students enjoyed a pizza lunch while meeting and visiting with other students from all over the Foothills area. At the end of the day, they were given the chance to purchase books from their favourite authors and illustrators. They then got to meet them personally and have their books autographed as a keepsake of the day. The students of Longview
School would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time to make this conference such a great success. Longview students and staff are so proud of Hope Roberts for being honoured by the Royal Canadian Legion for her Remembrance Day Poster. On Thursday, May 3rd at the Turner Valley Branch during a moving awards ceremony and reception, students were recognized for their artistic and literary talents around the theme of Remembrance. All the students did a wonderful job in recognizing those individuals, past and present, who have served our country during war and peace keeping missions. Everyone at Longview School would like to send a big Thank You to Mr. Day and everyone at the Turner Valley Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for everything that they have done. The first, second and third place winners in each of the artistic and literacy categories were announced. Students were escorted by the Sgt. at Arms to the front of the room. Veterans expressed their appreciation for the wonderful job the
students had done and students were given an award. All the posters and stories/poems were posted on the walls around the Legion for everyone in attendance to view. The Legion was full of proud students, parents, brothers/sisters, grandparents, teachers and friends because of the important accomplishments of these students. Hope received third place in the youth category for her colour poster. Hope and all Longview students are very proud of their school and take great pride in being an eagle. At Longview School we have many reasons for being proud and we celebrate them at every opportunity. Congratulations Hope for always 'Doing Your Best' in everything that you do and for representing yourself, your family and Longview School so very well!!
Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca 403.933.4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE Upcoming Turner Valley Council Meetings Start time – 6:30 p.m. June 18 – Regular Council Meeting
TV Council will be on summer hiatus for July and August. First meeting after summer hiatus will be September 4th, as a Committee of Whole followed by the September 18th Regular Meeting.
Worm Composting Class Oilfields Recycle Center will be hosting a Worm Composting class on June 09/ 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., weather permitting. The presenter is Evonne Smulders from Sage Permaculture. We very much appreciate her volunteering her time and expertise to the first of what we hope to be many classes.
Check Out the Skate Park
By Chey Nickerson
First of all, my apologies for the wrong info on the dates for the ad in the Gazette for Little New York Daze in Longview. Checking and proof reading don't help if you don't look at the right month. Seems there is a difference between June and July in dates! So, the dates for Little New York Daze are July 21st and 22nd not the 16th and 17th which is a Monday and Tuesday! Just remember the third week in July always! This past weekend was a very busy one for many but especially for Michele and Tony G. from Longview. The rest of the Paris equipment arrived from Ontario for FullerSmith Play Park in Longview. With many others working, Michele and Tony took on (with a few
volunteers) getting the rest of the equipment up and installed. The skateboard equipment was also delivered and installed in the rink for the summer. It's great to see the children out there using it, but a shame that those people weren't around to help with getting things set up. Now let's get out and join in with the exercise programs that are going to be happening in the Park throughout the summer! Contact Michele at 403558-2158 to register. Classes to begin in early June. Longview Village is still looking for a summer student. If you are 16 years old and looking for a summer job please contact us at 403-558-3922. Enjoy the weeks.
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Volunteer Opportunity ~ Community Clean Up Black Diamond and Turner Valley
Town of Turner Valley Summer Watering Hours Effective May 1, 2012 until October 31, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Even Numbered Houses Wednesday & Saturday
Project Green Day
Join in this fun community clean up event. Volunteers are asked to register the morning of the event at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink, Black Diamond. Check the web sites for more information at: blackdiamond.ab.ca or turnervalley.ca
Black Diamond/Turner Valley Transfer Site Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clean loads of grass, leaves and branches can be deposited at the site located west and north of the Black Diamond bridge just off the river road. (168 Street West and 402 Avenue)
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Seniors’ Week 2012 In honour of the valuable contributions made by seniors to our communities, Mayor Kelly Tuck and Council of the Town of Turner Valley, recognize the week of June 4-10 to be “Seniors’ Week”. We salute and appreciate your generous and priceless contributions. Thank you.
Dr. Lander Memorial Pool Summer 2012 Swimming Lesson Registration June 11, 2012 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. At The Flare N Derrick in Turner Valley (located directly behind Sheep River Library on Main Street)
Odd Numbered Houses Thursday & Sunday Between the hours: 5:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.—12:00 Midnight For those residents installing SOD You are required to contact the town office for authorization of additional watering days. Watering times for new SOD remains the same as above
DIAMOND VALLEY PARADE and DISCOVERY DAYS 2012 Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped out during the 2012 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days. Your many contributions are truly appreciated. Town of Turner Valley Council and Staff
Town of Turner Valley Office Hours Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Statutory Holidays
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Summer Fun at Sheep River Library
“Come with me,' Mom says. 'To the library. Books and summertime go together.'” ― Lisa Schroeder, I Heart You, You Haunt Me We agree! Books and summertime do go together and to make this partnership even more wonderful and productive we have many activities planned at the library for the summer months. First of all we have our Summer Reading Program “Imagine” for children, starting the 2nd week of July which will run for 7 weeks over the summer. There will be separate sessions for 3 - 5 year olds (10 to 11am) and 6 - 10 year olds (1 to 2pm) and both will take place on Wednesdays. More session times may become available if interest is high. Registration is now open and you can register by dropping into the library, calling us at 403-933-3278 or e-mail: abdsrclibrary@marigold.ab.c a. Sign up quickly to ensure your spot. We will also have on-going weekly contests at the library. Come in and check out the notice boards in the children's
area. Be sure to enter so that you are eligible for a prize. Children who participate in all of them will be able to enter our grand prize draw at the end of the summer. We also have activities planned for teens and families. Our Summer Program Co ordinator, Jess Govier has been working hard to plan and organise a variety of events. So, come into the library and get a brochure listing all our events or check our web page for upcoming activities such as the Summer Teen Book Club, Family Movie Nights, Craft Days and Let's Chalk About It, to name a few. From June 3rd to July 3rd we have a new artist, George Shaw, featured in our Gallery Room. George passed away in 1999 and the show has been put together by his son. George lived his whole life on a farm located about 5 miles N.E. of Nanton, Alberta. He graduated from TECH, now called SAIT Polytechnic in 1930 with a diploma in Art Tech. With the times being like they were in the 30's, he set his art aside and went into farming. At the age of 59, in 1969, he retired and rented
out the farm land to a neighbour. He finally picked up the brush again and started painting. George painted many pictures in those years until his health failed in the mid 90's. Most of his work was done in the den of the farmhouse, but there were several done or at least started on his field trips with the Sketch Club up into the mountains or some other scenic area. He was also inspired to do some desert scenes in between golf games while wintering in Mesa, Arizona for several years and a few maritime scenes during a trip to the east coast. His paintings hang on the wall of most of his friends and relatives and many were sold over the years through a gallery in Nanton to go to places unknown. At the time of his death there were several paintings split up amongst his children which will be on display at the library. So, make us part of your summer routine – swimming at the pool, picnic at the playground and checking out what's new at the library - programs, books or art.
The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) is a 4800 acre day-use nature preserve located on 160 St SW off Highway 22X , just 2 miles from the south western Calgary city limits. The Conservation Area offers a mix of aspen forest and grassland habitats and is home to over 400 species of plants, 140 species of birds and 25 species of mammals. The Area has offered quality conservation education programs for adults, families and children since 1993.The courses cover a wide range of topics that are suitable for every age. For more information view our website at www.crossconservation.org or call 931-2042.
Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours! Attend a Bioblitz!
By: Jessica Eaton Located just outside the City of Calgary the Ann & Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA) provides a protected home for many of Alberta's remarkable plants and animals. Over 400 species of plants, many species of animals and untold numbers of insects make the ASCCA their home. Collectively these living things make up the wilderness that Albertans know and love. The biodiversity of your wild neighbours' right outside your backdoor is amazing! Many of these plants and animals have fascinating characteristics to learn about. Did you know that a forest of Trembling Aspen is often a single connected individual and as such is one of the largest living organisms in the world? Or that a queen ant may live and rule a colony for 15 to 25 years? There is so much to discover and learn about and we have just the event to help. The ASCCA have teamed up with the Robert Bateman “Get to Know Your Wild Neigh-
bours” program to celebrate the diversity of life that can be found all around us. The program invites youth to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music inspired by nature and to just get outside and enjoy nature more often. We will be providing a spectacular location for a “Get to Know Bioblitz”. A Bioblitz will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from 1pm to 4pm at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area. A Bioblitz is a fun interactive way to learn about and connect with the creatures who share our natural world. It includes a nature fun hunt that will focus on finding different forms of life, from white tail deer to the smallest summer wild flowers, which make their homes throughout the ASCCA. The goal of a Bioblitz is to observe and identify as many different living things as possible. Interpreters from the ASCCA will be stationed at different points of our hiking trails to provide talks and
biofacts on wildlife topics throughout the Bioblitz. Scavenger hunt booklets and maps can be picked up at Belvedere House any time between 1 and 3pm. This event is free and the whole family is welcome! For more information or to register for this event visit your website at: www.crossconservation.org, email: info@crossconservation.org or call us at 403-931-1042. The Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area is located 1.5 km west of the Calgary city limits on Highway 22X. Turn south on 160th Street (first street after the Calgary City Limits sign). We look forward to seeing you and your family on June 23rd for a day of nature discovery. If you are unable to attend this event please feel free to visit the “Get to Know” website at www.get-toknow.org for more ideas on how to participate in this year's program.
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FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
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Household Hints By Rosemary
(featuring eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage and ham)
Sunday June 17th, 10 AM to noon
At the Turner Valley Legion Deluxe fragrance cologne vial for the first 60 dads Raffle for flashlight/compact tool kit (3 tickets/$1) Just $12 per person (10 and under - $6)
RESERVATIONS ONLY!
Call 403-933-4564 no later than June 12th
Happy Father’s Day! Father's day is barbecue day, hopefully someone else will do the prep and the grilling, unless he really insists and it's his favourite thing to do, let Dad sit back to enjoy his day and the meal. If your Dad or Grandfather are golfers, bowlers or have another special interest it may be easier to find a gift, but if they already have all they need for these pastimes, or have no particular interest, here are a couple of ideas that may help out. Get a plain white t-shirt and have the children write their Father's day message in fabric paint, for the really little
ones who can't write yet, dip their hand in vegetable dye and press their print to the tshirt. If he's a sports fan, and you can afford it, treat him to a hockey or baseball game, if not, make arrangements to spend a day with him to watch a game on television. Bring something easy to heat up for supper and snack treats. If he's not able to get around easily, get in touch with some of his old friends and make arrangements to get them together for a lunch or just a chat. Get all the kids together and have a car wash/cleaning
day for him. It's fun to do as a family. If you pick a nice warm day having the hoses in hand can lead to lots of good “clean” fun. He is sure to appreciate clean windshields and vacuumed carpets; while you're at it get a couple of air fresheners too. My Dad never wanted us to buy him gifts; all he ever wanted was to have the family together. As I get older, I realize he was right. Now that he's gone I am so aware, it was not the gift, but the time that you are sharing that counts so much. Happy Father's day to all the Dads and the families that matter to them.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 121 Sunset Blvd. East, Turner Valley Office 403-933-4600 ~ Canteen 403-933-4564 Email: rcl78@telus.net ~ www.rcl78.com
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley Legion Honours and Awards Night Legion Honour Award Receipients
32nd Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic & Silent Auction
Friday, June 22nd, 2012 Shot Gun Tee Off 1:30 p.m.
Legion Executive
Turner Valley Golf Club FOOTHILLS
Fundraiser for Youth at Risk Programs Foothills Lions Childrens’ Spray Park Turner Valley
• Best Ball (Texas Scramble) (Includes 18 holes of golf, power cart, beef au jus dinner and at least one prize)
Hole Sponsorship Available for $200
W G AT E AY GAZETTE
For more information contact Tyler Bray 403-933-7746 or 403-933-4283 Please make cheques payable to Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic
Background photograph by J. Malenfant
Branch Executive: Back (l to r): Gordon Day (Past President); Bob Lowe (Sports); Glenna Hopkin (Entertainment); Barry Hopkin (Building); Verna Staples (Secretary). Front (l to r): Floyd Schatz (1st VP); Malcolm Hughes (Deputy District Commander, Installing Officer; also Branch Sgt-at-Arms and Membership); Michel Jackson (President and Service Officer); John Boletta (2nd VP); Wayne Odegard (Treasurer).
Legion Ladies Aux. Executive
Entry Fee $115.00 Dinner only $30.00
Those who received certificates at the ceremony recognizing their contributions to the Branch: Picture: Malcolm Hughes (Sgt-atArms/Membership): Mary Russell (Certificate of Appreciation); Dan Staples (Certificate of Appreciation): Verna Staples (Certificate of Merit); Michel Jackson (President) Not pictured: other awards included a Certificate of Appreciation to Les Quinton and Palma Heming as well as a Certificate of Merit to Syd Barker.
Installation of Branch and LA Executives. Newly installed Ladies Auxiliary Executive is made up of the following: Back Row (l to r): Wilma Chalmers (Cards and Flowers); Betty Wakeford (Chaplain); Marie Pippus (2nd VP); Sharon Schielke (Membership); Glenna Hopkin (Entertainment); Winnie Boan (Sgt-at-Arms) Front (l to r): Joanna Silcox (1st VP); Bea Cooper (Past District Commander LA); Ida Wegelin (President); Joanna Billington (Treasurer); Diane Elkow (Secretary).
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Millarville’s Cool News The following is a quote that one might think could have been stated in today's world: The world is for thousands a freak show; the images flicker past and vanish; the impressions remain flat and unconnected in the soul. Thus they are easily led by the opinions of others, are content to let their impressions be shuffled and rearranged and evaluated differently. This was attributed to Goethe who lived from 1749 to 1832. In a world so filled with so many forms of communication, we may find that we are left with little time to consider or research the “opinions of others.” At times we tend to give credence to those whose opinions and statements are published in such bold manner and in such public fashion by media providers whom we may have come to look upon as credible witnesses and reporters to and of events and happenings. We instruct our children to be careful of what they read and take as true (a term whose meaning can be woven in many forms), yet we as adults so often jump to what is illustrated as sensational, be it amusing or tragic. Often, time is not taken for the development of depth of insight and personal relationship building through one on one meeting. We are so often
“robbed” of a very valuable element in life – time . . . and so, the technologies of now replaces the sit down and talk, where body language (gestures, facial expressions, breathing patterns, etc.) contributes to a very large part of the message and its understanding. An example of such meeting is the importance the parent plays as a member of the learning team. Parents, teachers and student must attend face to face strategizing conferences for the benefit of the development of the child. We are coming in to the final month of our school year and it is a time when another of our staff will be leaving MCS for other adventures: Mrs. Norma Dawson began her support work with Foothills School Division as the Millarville Community School secretary during the period 1985 to 1990, working with principals Don Green and Bill Cunningham. She returned as the school's library facilitator in 2003, a role she has filled to the present. Included in the many facets of being the school's librarian, Norma has organized book fairs and associated fundraising ventures for MCS, including the weekly pizza orders, casino fundraising initiatives and part of the yearly volunteer tea. She also coached the girls' junior high
basketball for eight years and one year with the grade six team. Norma is a truly community minded lady, serving on many boards: Millarville Community Library, Foothills Continuing Education Council, Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, Millarville and District Recreation Board and the Millarville Community Foundation. Norma is the mother of three and a grandmother to seven children. She has managed to win gold and silver medals in Alberta Provincial Senior Games and this summer will be going to Dartmouth, N.S. for the Canadian Masters Flatwater Kayak Championships to be followed next summer by travelling to Italy for the World Masters Games. For a change of pace, Norma will go to Cape Breton after Dartmouth, to participate in the mixed slopitch national championships. She will then go to Utah in October for the Huntsman World Senior Games for women's senior slo-pitch. As if this isn't enough, Mrs. Dawson will do two triathlons this summer in Vulcan and Turner Valley. WHEW! What a lady. Her enthusiasm and vitality will be sorely missed! Ted Thorne
Coaches' Corner by Pam Irving, Learning Coach and Christine Lederer, Instructional Coach With summer vacation quickly approaching, we thought we'd give you a list of possible ideas for you to support your child's literacy and numeracy development! Here is a list of activities and their Curricular Connection along with the Skills that are developed and supported: !·Bowling: Math - counting and addition !·Hopscotch: Math counting !·Card Game – Cribbage: Math - addition, counting !·Card Game – Fish: Math !·Pairs Tennis: Math score keeping, addition
!·Set up a Store: Math addition, sorting, coin and money recognition !·Lemonade or Popsicle Stand: Math and Language Arts - measurement, capacity, money, social skills, sign making and advertising !·Zoo Trip or Vacation Journal: Language Arts writing and reading for a purpose !·Kids Plan Dinner: Language Arts and Math - menu writing, table settings, counting, measuring, more and less !·Cereal Necklace: Language Arts and Math alphabet development, patterning, fine motor development !·Pillow Fight: Motor Skills - balance, large body movements
!·Fishing: Motor Skills fine motor development !·Treasure Hunt: Thinking Skills: problem solving, reading, observing !·Build with Tools: Motor Skills - fine motor development; Thinking Skills - problem solving !·Handprint Art: Motor Skills, Creativity and Thinking Skills - fine motor development, imaginative thinking, creativity Of course, this list is only a beginning – and please don't forget about your local, community library for their Summer Reading Program. We hope everyone has a relaxing, restful summer and we look forward to hearing about everyone's adventures when we see you in the fall.
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Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days 2012 It looked like someone was going to rain on our parade this year but the rain held off and the 2012 Diamond Valley Parade wowed the crowds that turned out. One spectator declared it “….the best ever!” There was plenty to keep visitors in town and residents occupied for the rest of the day between both towns. The Rhubarb Tea was very busy because of the tasty baking awaiting visitors. The quilts were so beautiful and there was such a variety that the choice for favourite was very hard.
Meanwhile, in Millenium Park there were bouncy houses, games, a market, entertainment and food. The line up at the Lions' BBQ was well worth the wait. Our own Oilfields High Students showed us their outstanding talent in drama, comedy and dance. There was no shortage of food or feast for the eyes throughout this year's Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days. Kudos to everyone working behind the scenes that pulled it all off!
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High River Welcomed 2012 Little Britches Parade
High River's Little Britches Parade wound its way through the downtown on May 21st. This year's parade was a Salute to Rodeo Royality with plenty of pretty girls on horseback. The newest Rodeo Royality was Miss Little Britches; a tradition
that will continue. The parade broke from tradition by not having a Marshall, instead allowing the focus to be on the royal riders. The Little Britches Rodeo, held in the afternoon, was held inside for the first time this year.
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Faith Forum The Father of Light and Me By Gloria Wessner
Light is only needed when it is dark. The world and our society become increasingly dark as time marches on. The descending spiral of goodness, decency and moral values along with the rising popularity of coarseness, getaway-with-what-I-can, foul play and turmoil in general, it behooves us to step back and take a look at the backdrop of our world and society. Do we want to see our kids and grandkids live in a world where the darker side of things become the norm and goodness becomes the exception? Sometimes coarseness can be funny because everyone basically believes in moral goodness and lives that way. But as these things continue to become more of the norm, my guess is that the good things will become the exception in our society. Already there is much turmoil around us which is constantly captured in the
news and what happens even with our own neighbours. I remember when I was a teenager, our neighbour first took his wife's life and then his own, leaving two young girls to be raised by their grandparents. This is not the kind of world I'd like to see my grandchildren raised in. God always meant for the nations and countries of the world to follow him: “His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him—though he is not far from any one of us. For in him we live and move and exist.” (Acts 17:26-28, NLT) On a personal level, one thing we can do is to look inside and examine our own life to see what kind of lifestyle I'm living and see what I can do to make changes for the good in my own life. That in turn will influence my children and
grandchildren as well as the world around me. I can be a light to those close to me and in the world as well. God has totally provided
to everyone, was coming into the world (Jesus). He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize
the way for us to be able to do that: “The one who is the true light, who gives light
him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and
accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. So the Word (Jesus) became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. For the law was given through Moses, but God's unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. But the unique One (Jesus), who is himself God, is near to the Father's heart. He has revealed God to us.” (John 1:9-14, 17, 18 NLT, parenthesis mine) God the Father will do a total makeover inside of us (where it counts!) to help us be that light. By accepting
the gift of his son Jesus and agreeing with him that we have wrongdoings (Bible calls this sin) in our life and asking him to forgive those and come into my life to make those changes, and tell him I now want to live for Him – those changes will be made in my heart and life becomes completely changed: “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.” (2 Corinthians 5:17, 18 NLT) How about you? Will you seek the Father of light this Father's Day? His arms are always wide open and He never turns anyone away. Readers are encouraged to write Gloria at: gloriawes@hotmail.com
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By Dr. Charles A. Boulet When you start a computer, a regular and predictable sequence occurs. It happens this way, all the time, every time you turn it on. First, the power goes on (in people, either the power is on, or off, you can't really toggle it). The next thing that happens is the Power On Self Test, or POST. This is a 'system level' test that checks the fundamental power and data input/output functions. Without a positive POST result, something will go wrong: Maybe there will be a garbled image or no display at all; you might not be able to read the DVD drive; the internal memory might be defective so programs don't run well or they 'freeze'. If everything is in order, the 'machine' or 'hardware' passes control to the 'operating system', that is, your Windows or Macintosh system. Once the operating system is loaded into memory, it can finally run the programs you like, like word processors,
internet browsers, photo editors, communications tools and so on. At each step, the thing becomes more and more complex but very much more useful. All of this is built on a solid foundation at the machine level. Humans operate in a similar way, but they are always 'on'. Our senses exist on the machine level. If one of the senses or something it is connected to is not working well, there will be a problem in running programs. Some senses are more important for some tasks. Vision especially is very important as it is tied to 65% of what our brains do. In school, vision is the most important sense, accounting for 80% of what children do, by some estimates. So, if some aspect of vision is not working, learning will be impaired or will simply not work. You don't need to wait until the programs are having trouble running to find out if a computer has a prob-
lem. You don't have to wait to find out a child will have trouble learning to know there is a problem with how things are working. There are different ways of doing this to consider different parts of the 'machine' and, even in very young children, how vision is working can tell us a lot about how he is likely to fare in school. With computers, if a certain part of the machine is not working well, we only have one option: replace that part. With children, like adults but more so, we cannot replace parts, but we can change how the machine works. What's more, by looking at how vision works in some detail, we can predict many likely behaviours that children will show when they start to read and learn at school. It's really quite simple, but complex at the same time. In fact, for as difficult the visual nervous system is to explain, visual impedi-
ments to learning are the easiest thing to demonstrate, well, most of the important ones anyway. It's one of those things: you have to see it to understand it. Be sure your child is ready for school. Check their basic machinery of learning: Have their visual function and health checked BEFORE you try to 'run any programs'. If a child is having trouble learning or reading, consider the most basic elements first. Dr. Boulet is a former teacher and now operates Diamond Valley Vision Care in Black Diamond where he continues to work with children with learning difficulties. Call 403-933-5552. www.dvvc.ca and www.LearningManagemen t.ca.
Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society All Things Market! Millarville "Run To The Farmers' Market" Half Marathon Racetrack Road may well live up to its name on June 16th. Roughly 300 runners of all levels are expected to participate in the inaugural 21.1 km, point-topoint event, starting at 7am at Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond, running through Turner Valley and ending at the Millarville Farmers' Market, just as the latter opens for its 30th season. The event is organized by and benefits the centuryold, non-profit, Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society. "As far as we know, this is the only longerdistance race in North America finishing at a flourishing Farmers's Market," said Mr. Charlton.
Spectators are welcome to cheer the runners along the course. More details on the race can be found at www.millarvillehalfmarat hon.com. New volunteers or sponsors are always welcome. For more information, contact Rick C h a r l t o n a t millarvillefarmershalf@g mail.com or 403-6602242 or the Racetrack office at 403-931-3411. Come to the Millarville Farmer's Market The Millarville Farmers' Market, southern Alberta's largest and oldest outdoor market with more than 170 vendors, opens for its 30th season every Saturday from June 16th through to October 6th, with extended hours of 9am to 2pm. Vegetable and produce booths are entirely from
Alberta farms while three vendors will be selling BC fruit, including two of them with their own orchards. All meat vendors are farmers, some making sausage or specialty items that are unique and worthy of investigation. New to the lineup this year is Middle Eastern baking, smoked salmon, saskatoons, chicken sausage, cheese making kits, healthy soups, gourmet oatmeal and much more. Your long-time favourite vendors will be here with new products. You can also expect new vendors offering eclectic foods as well as a selection of arts & crafts. Plan to attend one of our food ambassador classes where you learn about food and develop a new cooking skill, such as Samosa making, Jams
and Jellies, Cheese Making and more. Be sure to visit early in the season to receive our limited edition Market Magazine at the gate. The Millarville Farmers' Market is a "rain or shine" market, meaning it will always be there for you on a Saturday, no matter the weather. Weekly updates of "What's New at Millarville” can be found a t www.millarvilleracetrack .com throughout the summer or phone Market Manager Carmen Ditzler at 403-931-2404 or e-mail marketmanager@millarvi lleracetrack.com if you have questions. You can follow Market updates on Twitter at @MillarvilleFM or “like” our Millarville Racetrack and Farmers' Market Facebook page.
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We're Working On It! 911 Dispatch Issues & Rural EMS Strategies Div. 4 News from Councillor Suzanne Oel
As a result of centralizing ambulance dispatch and challenges which have emerged in service to our residents, many folks are putting in a lot of effort to work towards solutions, to manage costs, better support our 911 dispatch centres and effect better coordinated responses of ambulance and fire first response. On behalf of our Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission, I am working with many people who are interested in finding and advocating solutions to these complex matters. Since moving the ambulances to AHS in April 2010 and the EMS dispatch to Calgary in October 2009, we have experienced fragmentation of emergency services. In 2012, we continue to put forward a list of ongoing concerns: long response times, dispatch issues, other technical issues, increased costs for municipalities, business case challenges for the commission and ambulances being tied up with inter-facility transfers, serving other communities or waiting in hospitals. Sometimes the area is left without an ambulance to respond in a timely manner, or without cov-
erage at all. We believe the problems could be solved by a dispatch that understands the rural locations and addressing and knows our area. We have suggested revising the EMS dispatch consolidation plan to include a Rural EMS dispatch centre, or to consider allowing our Regional 911 to complete the call taking process; that is, giving us back the EMS dispatch. In the meantime, Foothills 911 will stay on the line during a 911 call to assist Calgary PSC, if necessary, with locating addresses when dispatching ambulance. Also, to help financially, we have asked to move forward legislation for cell phone revenues to go to local 911 dispatches. We are pleased with the results of our meetings, our FRESC letter writing campaign and presentation of the Rural EMS Direction (or RED doc, prepared by our Rural Community First Responders group) to the Minister of Health in March. Minister Horne asked for the Health Quality Council of Alberta to conduct an independent review of transition issues related to the transfer of governance and funding, dis-
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I received a miniature rose on Mother's Day. Other people plant these into the garden but I live in the foothills where this might not be a good idea. I'll keep it in a container and try to overwinter it in my cold room. Speaking of roses, many people have an urge to grow hybrid tea roses, climbing roses and other varieties that may be hardy on the prairies in places where winter snow cover is almost always assured. Here, in SW Alberta, the roses would have to be completely covered up during winter which requires cardboard boxes, straw and other rather ugly winter additions to the landscape. In my opinion, prairie hardy shrub roses are the answer. They require no exceptional winter care and provide massive quantities of bloom, a great variety of colours and sizes and some
have a fragrance that will knock your socks off. The prairie roses are hybrids of non-hardy roses and native rose species. Early breeders like Simonet, Skinner and Bugnet developed many different series of roses. Development is still going on at Morden Research Centre in Manitoba, with new varieties coming out all the time. A nice day trip to Brooks Horticultural Research Station (just past Brooks on the Trans Canada Highway) is a must in June for those wishing to see one of the best collections of hardy roses anywhere. These roses vary from ground hugging to 10 feet tall, all colours and flowers from delicate single blooms to lavish multi-petal bloomers. If you get inspired, you can always stop at Eagle Lake Nurseries on the way home and find a rose of your
patch consolidation, integrated fire/EMS service providers, challenges specific to rural and remote areas of the province, etc. We look forward to participating in this review! Results are to be presented directly to the Legislature in October. Next, we plan on visiting our partnering municipalities to give an update on our commission, share the RED doc, and explain why we need a Rural EMS Strategy for rural communities and continued advocacy. We care about providing these essential services for you! Our thanks go out to all those who are coordinating or carrying out 24/7 Emergency First Response in our communities, the folks working on these issues, our municipalities over-seeing services, our FRESC Board for their support, and our Foothills 911 Call Centre. Visit: http://www.suzanneoel.com / for: Ministerial Order, RED doc, full version of my letter Suzanne Oel M.D. Foothills Councillor Vice-Chair FRESC
A Rose Is A Rose...
By Karen Brewka own. My favourite is an early summer bloomer, a parent of many of the newer varieties, the Altai Rose. It has creamy white single blooms with a heavenly scent. Although it only blooms for a week, the big black rose hips stay on all winter. Have a gardening question or a problem? Send it along to the Gazette at gazette@telus.net and Karen will answer it in her column. The Valley Neighbours Garden Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at Valley Neighbours on Sunset Boulevard in Turner Valley. The club welcomes new members. For information call Bea at 403–933–7131. The Horticultural Club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. For information call Sheila at 403–931-3989.
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The Boy in the Moon Ian Brown This book was recommended by a friend and I'm really glad I read it. I don't read a lot of nonfiction and when I do I'm often disappointed, but not with this one. Ian Brown has written about his son, who has a rare genetic disorder, with such compassion, joy and laughter that I often was completely jolted back to his bleak reality. Together with his wife, Johanna and their daughter Hayley, this family fights a daily battle for survival. "...how can I hope to convince the world that Walker ought to be seen as a human being - not just a disabled human being... I wished the world could see Walker as a boy with uncommon qualities..." "The truth is," I said, "the world isn't that kind of place." The intimate detail of Walker's personal needs, the dynamics of this family, the reactions of strangers, friends and extended family, all give us a very candid look at this boy and his family. Brown writes honestly and I was often stunned at how much detail he put out there in this beautifully written book. There is a lot of humour, there are moments of true joy, there is laughter and there is crankiness. It is not relentlessly sad, but there are incredible frustrations especially
when dealing with government agencies, support teams, "experts" or well meaning doctors who don't really know what they are dealing with. I admire the Browns tremendously. I cannot begin to fathom their physical fatigue, their exasperation or their everyday courage. This book must be a huge consolation for any family raising a disabled child. "You don't have to do anything. You have to cross out "have to" and just "be." There is a lesson here for every one of us. "The whole reality for human beings is to accept oneself as one is." House Rules - Jodi Picoult This is a novel, but deals with many of the same daily difficulties as The Boy in the Moon. We soon realize that the makeup of families takes a variety of forms. Here we have a single mother raising her two teenaged boys - one of whom has Asperger's Syndrome. He is hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well, but is brilliant in many ways. Like many others with AS, Jacob has a special focus on one subject - in his case, forensic science. House Rules is narrated by five characters, who each bring a different perspective to the novel. Emma, the mother,
By Lynn Willoughby Jacob, his brother Theo, Jacob's lawyer and a police detective all figure in the plot as Jacob is arrested and tried for the murder of a young woman, Jess, whom Emma has hired in an attempt to teach Jacob social skills. Because Jacob is so literal, his lawyer's questions, the prosecutor's case and the entire courtroom experience are a complete disaster! Jacob cannot look you in the eye, he twitches. bobs, blurts out uncalled for information, cannot wear a shirt that has buttons, let alone a tie, he fixates on routine - like "Brown Thursday" when only brown things can be worn, only brown things eaten. All of these things scream "guilty". His meltdown in the courtroom means the judge loses what patience he has left and the jury is more and more sure what their verdict will be. It is a thriller with a twist in the plot, like many of Picoult's novels. Perhaps the high point is the study of a family under pressure combined with a fascinating insight into Asperger's Syndrome, and also how the judicial system works well for people who communicate a certain way - and completely fails for those who communicate differently!
&-My Sister's Keeper &-Keeping Faith &-‌.and many others Who Knew? A great number of children with autism/AS are highly aware, or even painfully sensitive, to certain sounds, textures, tastes and smells. The brain seems unable to balance the senses appropriately.
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CLASSIFIEDS Don’t forget that we now offer FREE online classified ads! Please be sure to check them and add to them often. With the terrific growth response we’ve been getting with our Grande Online website (www.grandeonline.ca) and the expansion into more content covering a broader range of topics, we have made the decision to move our Text Classifieds into a FREE, online only environment. All postings will be monitored to ensure that it doesn’t get overrun with a bunch of junk postings. Yes there are countless opportunities to post classified ads online, but we still find that local based classified ads included in a local site such as our Grande Online receive an impressive amount of attention. If posting online makes you nervous or you don’t have access to a computer, you can give us a call at 403-933-4283 and we’ll post it for you, still at no charge. We will still offer paid Display Classifieds in our print edition of the Grassroots.
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Submitted by Lion James Lee At this time of year life is teeming with activity as the earth comes back to life, after the long, cold, arduous wintry days. Sap runs back up into the trees, birds return from long migratory flights, gardens get planted, house exteriors get fresh paint, and Lions shake off the inertia that winter brings with it. Time to sow the seeds of new concepts and new possibilities to serve our community and the ever changing needs,
in the local world that we operate in. First though there are a few individuals from the Oilfields High School Quest Program that we Lions need to recognize and thank profusely for helping the Lions Club split firewood for our Lions Camp Grounds in both Turner Valley and Black Diamond. Led by Vice Principal, Markes Fredriksen. The Quest Volunteers are Brady Stuart, Colby Walden, Luke Morrison, Brody Toutant and Kirk Jackson. Thanks guys…. you rock!
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The 32nd Annual RCMP Charity Golf Classic is slated for June 22nd, 2012 with a 1:30pm Shotgun Start. The Foothills Lions Family Spray Park receives a direct cash benefit from this great community venture. We mention this generous offer, because as we continue to apply for grants, sometimes we can double up with matching funds, w h i c h m o v e s u s incrementally faster towards having all the funding in place in order to complete this community project. So get
involved and enter this opportunity to golf and live a little bit of a life, besides work and help the RCMP help our community. The Foothills Lions would like to remind the local avid Bingo Players that the next dates for Bingo in the Jungle are June 8th and June 22nd at the Valley Neighbours Club in Turner Valley, starting at 7pm.
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Aries (March 20-April 19) You have a more central role in upcoming events than you may think, though I suggest you make every effort to define that in terms of service. You may feel an urge to provoke events, or fear that you're going to be unduly influenced by them. It would be more helpful, and personally beneficial, if you were to take the role of guardian. Study the various situations around you with some vigilance and notice, in particular, where you may serve as a negotiator. In that context, your job is to look out for everyone's interests, as objectively as you can. You may be inclined to stick to laws or regulations as your guide, though what's more likely is that you come up with a solution to a puzzle everyone else thinks is impossible to solve -- which in the end benefits everyone.
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) You don't have to be in as much conflict as you are. You don't need to accept what other people say is right for you, or the rules that they impose on you, which might seem to be the source of your inner tension. It's easy to go there by default when your own inner guidance conflicts, or when you're uncertain about what you want. This thing we call religion, by the way, is about people giving up their power of choice, then imposing that on others, and that seems to be a quickly fading influence right now. This is the moment when you take control of your desires. That means not letting them run you, not feeling guilty and most of all, resolving any conflicting values that might be present in your heart. As these weeks progress, you will find this more compelling, necessary and eminently possible.
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Gemini (May 21-June 20) You seem to be trying desperately to let go of an old concept of yourself, so that you can embrace something entirely new. You have chosen the right moment to do this. Here's the thing to remember: do less, not more. You cannot aggressively release something; letting go is always gentle. You don't need to push yourself open; you merely need to allow yourself to gradually unfold. As you do this, you may have the feeling that an outside force of some kind is working on you, though that's an illusion. It's very much an inner momentum that is carrying you, and certain outer circumstances that are facilitating your process. It's essential that you see the usefulness of your environment, and take the opportunities that it presents to you, because they are every bit as synchronous as what is going on inside you.
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more reverence than it gets. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Going deeper into your relationships is starting to come naturally to you, depending on one basic approach: being more yourself. Gradually over time, this has worn down your resistance to expressing and receiving actual feelings, as well as what seemed like the resistance of others in their approach to you. Now something else is emerging: healing an inner split that you may be discovering, even as it resolves itself. Indeed, the discovery is the sign that you're making the progress on healing, so you have no need to worry about it. The reunion of you with yourself will manifest most noticeably in your relationships, where old problems with attachment, dependency and over-use of structure will seem to melt away. Though this transition might not happen overnight, it has started already -- and you're close to the tipping point.
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Conflicting beliefs are one of the world's most toxic causes of anxiety. Conflicting belief systems make it even worse -- such as if you try to follow the dictates of science, religion and your family all at the same time. Yet I would take it further -- the notion of a belief is the thing that we need to question, and your astrology is putting this issue under a microscope. Deep beneath all of these beliefs, there is something that's true for you. You might think of it as your true cosmic religion -- your actual point of contact with existence, which is not about believing anything. Indeed, it transcends anything as flimsy as something anyone could be convinced of. At the core of this is your knowledge of who you are, which is the source of your strength and confidence. And some tangible, life-giving information from this core being is on its way.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) You have two possible modes of action right now -- quietly, from the background, and boldly, from within your ideas. Yet they have one thing in common: the less you assert yourself, the more influential you will be. Even when you're directly offering an idea or explicit instructions, lay back a little and let people come to you; allow them to feel the effects of your presence. Another way to say this is, you don't have to do much, or anything at all. Plenty is in motion around you. You're having a profound influence on your environment from several different angles. They almost all involve processes you set in motion a long time ago. If you're going to do one thing boldly, this is what I suggest: evaluate one particular contractual situation carefully, and make sure that everyone benefits.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) Is there a difference between your public presentation and the person you are in private? It's considered normal to live with this kind of split -- even a right. But is it possible for a person to split his or her character? The mere attempt takes a lot of energy, and it's a breeding ground for suspicion. Now is the time to align your motives, your desires and how you present yourself in public. Now is the time to have just one story about who you are, what you want and what you do. That story is the true story. I recognize that people have misgivings about speaking up sincerely, and can take that as evidence that there's something wrong with them. If indeed there is something you actually cannot say, it would be a very good idea to stop and question your ethics. If the ethics check out, then feel free to speak up. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) Let the bravery and innovation of the people around you be your inspiration and Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) your guide. You have a lot to learn from You may have several different goals, and them, and you're blessed to know a few several key talents -- though your people who are truly doing innovative professional life has a way of proceeding on things. I suggest you concern yourself less two distinct tracks. This may leave you with your own originality (that will take feeling like you're never quite focusing care of itself, in the end) and more with 100% and therefore never getting the full learning how others do things, especially results of your efforts. Yet consider that when you notice they do them well. Observe these two paths may be supporting one the skills involved and the spirit of the another, rather than competing with one endeavor. You understand by now that another. You have developed your brain many of your most significant relationships more fully, and have learned the skill of are working partnerships, and if not that experiencing yourself from two distinct directly, ones in which ideas are perspectives. Now is the time to experience exchanged. This is a perfectly viable the power of synergy -- the whole is greater purpose for other people in your life. than the sum of the parts. That is to say, Romance is severely overrated; dharma, or the whole of who you are is greater than the the path of correct action, deserves far particular skills or attributes that you possess -- and this is about to be demonstrated to you in a bold way.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) My old friend B'jamin once said that there are two kinds of people -- those who drink water, and those who do not. We could probably write a whole book about all the ways there are 'two kinds of people', though the one that's germane in your life right now is: people who are into art, and people who are not. There is the you who's into art, and the you who's not. Here is what your charts say: get into art. Get into people who are into art. Soak in art, soak in artists, and light your mind on fire and create the stuff. Don't worry if it's good. Just get busy with color, shape, form, sound and sensation. It might save your life; but really, it will make your life.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) The whole planet is your home. Yes, this whole beautiful, crazy place -- and everyone who's here is your brother or your sister. If you've ever had any doubts about whether you want to be here, get over them now. If you've ever hesitated to fully commit yourself to stewarding this place, and being of service to the people who populate it, open your heart and give yourself over to your life purpose. You get to choose how you do this work; how you offer yourself, and what you develop. What does not change is your sense of contact with existence and with your underlying purpose for existing in this place and this time. In doing this with passion, you're not giving anything up -- in truth you will gain everything, particularly the confidence that can only come with an authentic sense of belonging.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) You are changing in ways that you feel but have not necessarily put a name or a clear description to. Actually, changing is too weak of a word to describe what is happening; an unusual momentum of growth has taken over your life, and it's now moving at full strength. What you're doing is penetrating a kind of emotional veil that was cloaking your true strength from yourself. This is allowing you to emerge as someone who may have been clear to you as a child, but who was gradually fogged over as you became an adult. A simple way to express this idea is that your soul is pushing its way through the layers of your personality and into manifestation. This will not happen all at once, though you're about to take a very significant step along the way.
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