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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. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm 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 7:00pm Legion Executive Meetings 403-933-4600. No July, August or December meetings.
---------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------July 10th, 9 to 11 am. Priddis Family Dental Stampede Breakfast. 403-931-0082. ---------------------------------------------WEDNESDAY 2nd Wednesday Pot Luck Luncheon - 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. -------------------------------------------------------
8:45 ~ 10:00am - YOGA, Beginners and all levels, Millarville Community Hall, drop in welcome. Margit 403 931 3649. -------------------------------------------------------9:30 ~ 12:00 a.m. Floor Curling Griffiths Memorial Centre, Black Diamond. 403-9334036. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm - Bridge at the Valley Neighbours Club. 403-933-4289. -------------------------------------------------------1:30 ~ 3:30pm Last of each month. Volunteer Sewing/Quilting Bee. Baby Bags for Lit for Life Program 403-995-2660. -------------------------------------------------------5:30pm Buffet & Darts Drop In Everyone welcome. Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------6:30 ~ 7:30pm Gentle Yoga for beginners and those that practice. Millarville Ranchers Hall. Margit 403-931-3649.
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THURSDAY 2nd & 4th - Quilting at the Griffiths Senior Center. 403-933-4036. ------------------------------------------------------9:00 ~ 10:00am - Red Deer Lake Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403-931-2373. -------------------------------------------------------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. -------------------------------------------------------1:00pm 1st/every month General Meeting Valley Neighbours Club 403-933-4445. -------------------------------------------------------1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cards - Griffiths Senior Centre, Black Diamond. 403-933-4036. -------------------------------------------------------1:30pm 2nd/every month Valley Neighbours Gardening Club. Bea 403-933-7131. -------------------------------------------------------1:30pm Chick Lit Group meets every Thursday at the Sheep River Library. 403-9333278. -------------------------------------------------------2pm - Storytime at Sheep River Library. 403-933-3278.
-------------------------------------------------------6:30 ~ 7:30pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Valley Neighbours Club. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:30pm 1st/month. YouthAuxiliary Legion Turner Valley 403-933-3739.
----------------------------------------------FRIDAY 1st/every month - 6:30pm. Ceremony for Fallen Comrade. Royal Canadian Legion, Turner Valley Branch. 403-933-4600. -------------------------------------------------------1st, 2nd, 3rd/month 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Gym Night Longview School - George 403-8089948. ------------------------------------------------------2nd of the month - 7 to 9pm - join the Book to Film Group at the Sheep River Library. 403933-3278. -------------------------------------------------------10:30am - Storytime at Sheep River Library. 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 Tickets on sale (draw 6:00 to 6:30pm) & Chase the Ace (draw at 6:25pm) - Buffet - Wear Red - Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.
---------------------------------------------June 22nd ~ 32nd Annual TV Charity Golf Classic. 403-933-7746. ---------------------------------------------SATURDAY 9:00 ~ Noon Breakfast Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564. -------------------------------------------------------50/50 & Free Pool Legion Turner Valley 403-933-4564.
---------------------------------------------June 23rd Longview K100 Relay
Race - 26th Annual. ---------------------------------------------Nanton Nite Rodeo June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 20th & 28th - 7pm. July 7th, 9am to 1pm - Stampede Breakfast - Carnival Games for the kids. Turner Valley Legion Branch 78. (403) 933-4600. ---------------------------------------------July 7th, 9 to 11:30am Cross Conservation Area Stampede Breakfast. 403-931-1042. ---------------------------------------------July 14th, 9 to 11am - 6th Annual Okotoks Community FREE Stampede Breakfast. In the parking lot of the LDS Chapel Southridge Drive and Woodgate Road. ---------------------------------------------July 14th, 6pm to 10pm - Western Days BBQ. Turner Valley Legion Branch 78. (403)933-4600. ---------------------------------------------SUNDAY 11:00am Regular services Longview Bible Fellowship - 403-808-9948.
---------------------------------------------JULY 1ST CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS AROUND OUR AREA ---------------------------------------------Black Diamond Music Festival all afternoon starting at 1:00pm. Fireworks at dusk. ---------------------------------------------Turner Valley 4th Annual Triathlon. 8:00am Dr Lander Pool Parking Lot. Pool party to follow. ---------------------------------------------Millarville - 107th Annual Millarville Races at Millarville Racetrack. ----------------------------------------------
Nanton Neighbour Meet & Greet at Lion’s Grove Park. ---------------------------------------------Okotoks Noon to Night time. Gym, swim, walk, ball game, petting zoo, soccer, games, clown, fireworks. 403-938-8954. ---------------------------------------------HIgh River George Lane Park Birthday celebrations live entertainment, petting zoo, hay rides, games. Evening fireworks show at Emerson Lake. ---------------------------------------------Royal Canadian Legion 1:00 to 6:00pm. Open House / BBQ & Carnival Games - Turner Valley Legion Branch 78. 403-933-4600. ---------------------------------------------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 at 403-6012612 or Ken Wardley at 403-6527552. ---------------------------------------------Every Saturday Millarville Farmers’ Market 9:00 am to 2:00pm. Millarville Racetrack. ---------------------------------------------July 21st & 22nd Longview Little New York Daze. ---------------------------------------------August 25th & 26th “Longstock” Longview Music & Arts Festival. ----------------------------------------------
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-------------------------------------------------------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 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. -------------------------------------------------------7:00 ~ 8:00pm - Red Deer Lake Community Centre - Boot Camp for all levels - Patti: 403931-2373. -------------------------------------------------------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.
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Message from the A d m i n i stration. A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Believe it or not, the end of another school year is clearly on the horizon. A glance at the attached calendar will confirm, June is easily among the busiest months of any school's year. In the space of the next 4 weeks courses wrap up, year-end exams are completed & marked, awards celebrated, field trips enjoyed / survived, and final reports written. Somewhere in the midst of all this, planning for the 2012-13 school year must also take place. Once again this year has been an excellent year for Turner Valley School. We have made some impressive gains in reading competence through our Tigers Reading Improvement Program (TRIP). Our staff is very proud of the effort that students have
made in this area. Our academic results remain very high. This is confirmed by Alberta Education's Accountability survey of parents, students and teachers. The May results have been released and TVS has achieved or maintained excellence in all categories. This is a testament to our amazingly talented and hard working staff as well as students who are very engaged in their learning. This school year we were able to continue to engage our school community in our vision that reflects our mandate and focuses on elementary education in the 21st century. From my view we accomplished a great deal. It was our intention to sustain and enhance the high quality learning opportunities and important traditions that give our community its identity. I feel we have done that very well indeed. Our work continues …… Staffing for next year continues and we are happy to say that we will once again have a vice-principal at TVS. Our commitment to school excellence in all of its varia-
tions remains sharply focused, and we look forward to working closely with parents to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all. As ever, please give us a call if you have any questions, suggestions or wish to discuss anything about our school. And if we don't see you before the end of the year, many thanks for your solid support and have a great summer. Yours in education, Rob Bennington A+ For Energy We are pleased to announce that Turner Valley School has received another $10,000 A+ for Energy grant from BP Canada. This year's winning grant proposal will have grade 4 & 5 students involved in a major recycling/composting project as well an "Energy Fair" that will involve the whole school. The money for this project will go towards 21st century technologies that will facilitate the project. Congratulations to Pat MacDonald and Chelsea McNutt for their excellent leadership in this endeavor.
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On Friday, May 11th all students at Longview School invited their moms and grandmas to a Mother's Day Tea. Students wanted to show their moms how much they love them and appreciate everything that they do. It was a very sweet and special day. Moms and grandmas had to wait outside the gym to be escorted hand in hand by their child/ren to their seats where they were served by their child/ren tea and treats. Students had the opportunity to simply sit, chat, play games and have treats with their moms. Thanks goes out to Ms. Thomson who took the lead in planning and organizing the event, as well as, Barb McDonald who helped in decorating the gym in a spring theme. Everyone was entertained and amazed
by Longview Student Willow McDonald and her Irish Dance Troop, who performed for the students and their very special guests – their moms. Because Longview Students are so very proud of their school and community, the entire school participated in Pitch in Day on Friday, May 25th. Students tidied the streets of Longview by cleaning up garbage. Students collected many bags of trash. It gave the students a great sense of pride. This activity was organized by Ms. Karran to have students give back to the community in which they live. Our school is a supportive environment that empowers everyone to do their best and be involved. We know we need to step forward and not back
when things need to be done. Our students take great pride in being an EAGLE which stands for E (Engaged), A (Academic and Athletic), G (Goal Setters), L (Leaders), E (Excellence Achievers), S (School Spirit Promoters). These words are about the qualities, characteristics and behaviors our students stand for. Our students understand and work on the characteristics of responsible learning which include confidence, respect, independence, work habits and citizenship every day. These characteristics are an important piece in learning and leading an active, creative and engaged life. It is wonderful to see Foothills School Division students and employees modeling these characteristics and giving back to their community.
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Devin Wigemyr is a 17 year old Grade 11 student in Brooks, Alberta Canada. Although Devin hails from south eastern Alberta, he has very strong roots in the MD of Foothills, with a large group of family and friends residing in the communities. Not to mention the fact that his mother, Becky Black, grew up in Okotoks and attended the Foothills Composite High School. Devin is from a long line of Rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. He has learned from the best, his father, Dwight Wigemyr, is a two time Canadian Champion Team Roper. Also, his Grandfather is long time local resident, Barry Black, also a very accomplished cowboy in the rodeo arena. Devin is fortunate to have been surrounded and mentored by some of Canada's top rodeo competitors throughout his life. Also, he has enjoyed the opportunity to travel to the Phoenix area with his grandparents (Barry and
Gloria Black) during the winter to continue to rope during what can be a long Canadian winter. Devin has been very grateful for the chance to continue to sharpen his skills and compete in Arizona over the past couple of years. Recently the Alberta Provincial High School Rodeo Finals took place in Ponoka, Alberta. Devin Qualified for the Finals with his Team Roping Partner Trey Gallais from Sundre. In spite of very rainy conditions, Devin and Trey finished the weekend on top. They won the Finals and qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo, which will take place in Rock Springs, Wyoming from July 15th to 21st. The NHSFR is the "World's Largest Rodeo," featuring approximately 1,500 contestants from across the United States, Canada and Australia. Athletes vie for national titles, assorted prizes and their share of
thousands of dollars in college scholarships. This will be Devin's second consecutive trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo. Last year he qualified with his older Brother, Denton Wigemyr. Denton and Devin finished 2011 as the Provincial and Finals Champions. After Denton's Graduation, Devin became Team Roping Partners with Trey Gallais. Trey is also from a prominent family in Canadian Rodeo and the boys have been friends their entire lives. After the NHSRA Finals, Devin will continue to complete across Alberta in Amateur Rodeos. Long term, he hopes that his love and dedication to the sport of rodeo will one day lead him to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Canadian Champion and ultimately to chase his dream of competing at the National Finals Rodeo. Congratulations, guys and good luck with your futures.
Millarville Hort Club Annual Plant Sale Declared a Success The annual Millarville Hort Club Plant Sale was a rousing success again this year. As usual the whole event was over in very short order! We would like to send a HUGE thank you to all who donated plants, came and did set-up, worked at the sale then stayed to pack up and put away. Thank you to Ernie Smith for holding the rope and maintaining order!! In addition, the door prizes – which were fabulous and plentiful - made the night so much fun. Thank you to the following businesses who were very generous: Vales Greenhouse (Black Diamond) Country Living (Okotoks), Countryside Landscapes (DeWinton), Kayben Farms (Okotoks), Spruce It Up (Hwy 2), Greengate (Calgary), Sobeys (Okotoks). Remember to show your support when you're out shopping!!
Also, big thank you to the following Hort Club members for their door prizes: Ida Wegelin, Betty Hiltz, Kim Davies, Arlene Jelfs and Brenda Cherry and the Club itself. A final shout out to all the staff of Threepoint Kitchen and Catering for providing a wonderful supper to keep everyone going!
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Councillor’s Corner: by Councillor Sharon Hart The Town of Black Diamond would like to wish everyone a wonderful Canada Day on Sunday, July 1, 2012, and invites you to celebrate the day by enjoying live entertainment and performances being held in front of the Municipal Office starting at 1pm (if it rains, performances may be moved into the Oilfields Arena). Later, come out and enjoy the professional fireworks display, which will take place at dusk. As in previous years, the launch site of the fireworks display will be from the roadway, near the Westend Regional Sewage Services Commission lagoons, located in the northeast part of town. As a precaution, and as in the past, the Fire Department will be on site with whatever equipment they deem necessary. We will also be restricting access to the launch site by placing barricades across 3rd Street NE at approximately 8:30 pm. The barricades will be removed after the fireworks display is completed.
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
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June 20th COUNCIL 7:30 pm Council Chambers June 21st Special Events Committee 7:30 pm Council Chambers June 25th Sustainability Committee 7:00 pm Council Chambers June 26th Westend 7:00 pm Council Chambers June 27th Economic Development Committee 7:00 pm Council Chambers Council for the Town of Black Diamond wishes everyone a wonderful summer, and would like to remind all residents that there will be NO Regular Council meetings or Committee of the Whole meetings held during the months of July and August, 2012. Please watch the Town Office signs for notification of any Special Meetings through July and August
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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.
Rhubarb and Quilts Submitted by Muriel Dais The seventh annual Rhubarb Festival hosted by The Sheep Creek Arts Council on June 2nd, 2012, was an overwhelming success. Held in conjunction with the Diamond Valley Parade in Black Diamond and Discovery Days in Turner Valley there were visitors from all over southern Alberta as well as our local communities. The Festival began with Doug Lansdell driving his antique truck in the parade bearing signs advertising the Rhubarb Festival. Many people followed the truck to 133 Sunset Blvd., Turner Valley where the Arts Council had taken over the whole Valley Neighbours' Building to put on the Rhubarb Bake Sale, the Diamond Valley Quilters' Quilt Show and the Rhubarb Tea, featuring rhubarb punch, crisp and pie with all the trimmings. We also sold copies of our Rhubarb Cookbook and the history book, “In the Light of the Flares”. The comments regarding all facets of the 2012 Rhubarb Festival were very positive and indications were that many first time visitors would be returning in future years and the repeat visitors made this Festival a part of their plans. The Diamond Valley Quilt Club, a very important component of the Arts Council, displayed thirty-nine quilts and table runners this year. Over two hundred people voted for their favourite quilt with many people saying they were unable to choose because all of the quilts involved such talent and hard work. The winning quilt (#32) called “Double Heart Bargello” was submitted by Shannon McClincheif of the Flying Needles Quilt guild of Millarville. Her ribbon was presented to her promptly at 4:00pm. She had just returned from running a marathon so was out of breath from surprise in more than one way! “Gardener's Delight” quilted by Mary Anne Smith of the
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A heart-felt “Thank You" to Linda Nelson and Andy Melnyk of Black Diamond for hosting the Senior's Appreciation Luncheon at the Griffith Centre on June 8th.Entertainment was provided by John Glawson (Ol' Ugly), who commented that, “They were a very warm crowd and I did enjoy performing for them” Thank you as well to all seniors who attended and helped make the afternoon special. Our seniors make a difference in our lives every day. They are deeply involved in our communities by supporting family members and friends, and assisting charities and volunteering. We were happy to have the opportunity to show our appreciation to them during Senior's Appreciation Week 2012.
Diamond Valley Quilt Club (#39) earned the second place ribbon. Her quilt was comprised of pieces left from another project which she hopes to show next year, so we eagerly look forward to that. Evelyn Richmond, a former president of the Sheep Creek Arts Council and one of the original members of the Diamond Valley Quilt Club had been asked to present the winners their ribbons in the Quilt Show but she didn't know that she was to be the recipient of Quilt #11 (and her personal favourite in the show). The presentation was made by Sheila Virgo in appreciation for all Evelyn's contributions in time and enthusiasm over the years to the Arts Council and the Diamond Valley Quilt Club. The Rhubarb Festival involves the co-operation and contributions of a wide variety of individuals who work together to put on a community event for the enjoyment of all ages. The Sheep Creek Arts Council would like to thank all who worked so hard to make the Festival such an overwhelming success in 2012.
Volunteer Appreciation Gardens Galore Clay Soils ByandKaren Brewka Dear Judy, Thanks for the question. Too bad the deep tilling brought up so much clay and made your garden hard to work and enjoy. Adding all that compost is a good thing to do because the only thing that will break the bonds between the clay molecules is microbial action. So as the compost decomposes, the clay breaks up. But this takes a long time and if you have more that 10 - 15% clay in your soil, it will take too long. Please don't add sand. The sand particles are too big to do any good. 'Sand in clay is money thrown away' (a quote from one of my horticulture professors – from about a million years ago). I like the idea of raised beds and new soil, but maybe before you go to this work and expense, try adding a few loads of loam. This will help to reduce the percentage of clay and maybe make the compost work better for you. You're on the right track when you think you need
some more mineral soil but ordinary loam is a much better bet than pure sand. It's Saturday morning. I'm on my third cup of coffee and half-way through the crossword puzzle when a delicate white-tail deer appears in the front yard. I quietly watch as she munches away at some white sticky geraniums. I'm all happy and hope she eats lots. But she romps away with her tail waving. Maybe she'll be back. Native white sticky geraniums are small and sparse in shady woodlands. Put them in a garden and they become 'Frankengeraniums'. They shoot their seeds from a spring mechanism and rapidly take over everywhere. Apart from weeds, there are lots of volunteers showing up. One of my favourites, brought by birds, is cotoneaster. They can stay where they are or I can move them in the spring. I don't know what to do with my little
spruce tree volunteers. I have a hard time pulling them up. Volunteers are free. Some are highly desirable – I have 3 alpine clematis showing up – I know not how. Some become pesky – like the white geraniums. Some I'll pull up, some I'll transplant and some I'll pot up and give away. There's usually a place for volunteers, even if it's just on the compost pile! Have a gardening question or a problem? Send it along to the Gazette 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 Neighbors 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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Town of Turner Valley www.turnervalley.ca 403.933.4944 ~ 223 Main Street NE
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Turner Valley Triathlon Notice to Residents - Expect traffic delays The Town of Turner Valley will once again play host to the annual Turner Valley triathlon on Canada Day, July 1, attracting approximately 600 participants, spectators and volunteers to the community. The athletes will compete in three consecutive events, beginning with the swim portion in the Dr. Lander Memorial Pool at 8:00 a.m. followed by the bike course along the municipal roadways of Windsor Avenue and Edgar Avenue, then onto highway 546. Athletes will run along the Friendship Trail to conclude the event. To ensure the safety of the athletes and residents, the Town of Turner Valley is requesting those residing along the bike route of Windsor Avenue and Edgar Avenue to kindly remove their vehicles from the front street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Signs will be posted along the municipal roadways to remind residents of the upcoming event. We hope you will join in the Canada Day celebrations and cheer on the athletes as they travel along the route. For more event information, visit www.turnervalleytriathlon.ca.
NOTICE OF MAILING 2012 TAX NOTICES Pursuant to Section 311 of the Municipal Government Act 2000, R.S.A., Chapter M-26 the 2012 tax notices for the Town of Turner Valley were mailed on or before June 13, 2012 to all assessed property owners. Town of Turner Valley property owners are deemed to have received their tax notices as a result of the publication of this notice. If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 403-9334944. Taxes are due on July 15, 2012; penalties will be levied against outstanding current balances July 16, 2012. PAYMENT OPTIONS Tax Instalment Payment Plan (TIPP) If you participate in TIPP, your taxes are paid in monthly instalments. Each year after the taxes are levied, your instalment is adjusted to reflect the current year's taxes. Your tax notice indicates your adjusted monthly instalment. Financial institutions Payments can be made at most financial institutions. If you pay by ATM, keep your receipt as proof of the date and time of payment. Telpayment Be aware of your bank's policies regarding the effective date of payment.
NOTE: Paying by ATM or Telpayment It is important to ensure the roll number you have set up on your bank bill payment menu is the same roll number that appears on your tax bill. Mail Send a cheque or money order. Do not send cash. Write your property roll number or property address on the cheque and enclose with the return portion of your bill. The envelope must be postmarked by Canada Post on or before the due date to avoid late payment penalties. The Town is not responsible for any lost payments and late payment penalties will apply. Courier Couriered payments are only accepted between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Turner Valley Municipal Office located at 223 Main Street NE Turner Valley. In Person Payment can be made at the Turner Valley Municipal Office, 223 Main Street NE, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Debit card service is available. Credit card payments are not accepted. After hours A 24-hour deposit box is located at the rear South staff entrance of the Turner Valley Municipal building for your convenience.
Upcoming Turner Valley Council Meetings Start time – 6:30 pm September 4th – Committee of Whole September 18th – 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.
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)
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
Thank You Volunteers Heartfelt thanks are extended to all those who helped and participated in the 2012 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days. The event was a huge success because of our dedicated volunteers who contributed countless hours to our communities.
Dr. Lander Memorial Pool Open for the 2012 Summer Season Check our web site at turnervalley.ca for more information.
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Some say it's impossible birds fly, the majestic buffalo sticks with hoofing it. Others swear they see it all the time - generally after the 7th scotch. The above two notwithstanding, I can tell you firsthand that Buffalo flights are alive and well in Yellowknife, NWT. To even begin to grasp the gist of this story, surf the offerings on The History Channel for a program called ICE PILOTS NWT. For those who've never caught an episode, suffice it to say it's a cross between PAWN STARS and Doug & Bob McKenzie's Great White North. This reality style hour long program chronicles the day to day operation, trials and tribulations of an airline operating out of some of the most remote parts of this great country of ours. With aircraft older than most airline retirees. Flown by pilots whose age is younger than some of the food stored in my fridge. Established in 1970 by Joe McBryan - Buffalo Joe to all within earshot, Buffalo Airways operates a varied fleet of old birds that tackle everything from bulk cargo to far northern settlements, to water bombing raging forest fires, to crucial outpost medivacs to operating the sole remaining DC-3 scheduled passenger service anywhere on the planet. And it was the latter that drew a trio of aviation fanatics up to Yellowknife a couple of weeks ago. Hopping off the 1st world Air Canada flight where the sole flight attendant spent most of the journey hiding from passengers, we stepped into a terminal best described as adequate back in the 50's. God help us all - airport staff looked at these 3 city slickers and said - "Hi - welcome to Yellowknife". Unnerved - we headed out in the direction of the Buffalo hanger to check in for our 5 pm departure to Hay River. No point in going into great detail about those magnificent men and their flying machines that took us all back to a bygone era. Suffice it to say if aviation's your thing - this is your Nirvana. But to the great unwashed, a glimpse at a couple
of ways in which Buffalo differs from the mass people movers of today shall we? It starts with the reservation process. Our reservations from Calgary to Yellowknife on the red tailed Maple Leaf involved calling an offshore call center, listening for hours on end to how important our call was, and when they finally answered the following day, repeating our needs several times in slow phonetic English, slapping down a credit card complete with security numbers, home address, mother's maiden name and last four digits of the phone number of my residence back in 1963. Buffalo on the other hand answered on the first ring with, "Hi this is Cathy at Buffalo". Explaining what we needed, she confirmed, "okay-you're on the list - pay us when you get up here". Hmmm. With the "other guys", you check in 3 hours before you think you're going to depart and are inspected, disrespected, injected, rejected and made to feel infected before you gain access to an airline seat designed for Munchkins. W i t h J o e - y o u a rrive............ whenever, and if you're a few minutes early, you store your bags in his office while he proudly takes you on a tour of his hanger which also houses some of the most pristine vintage automobiles to be seen anywhere outside of Barrett Jackson. And speaking of luggage, try leaving your luggage unattended with the big boy airports. If security forces don't blow the thing up - just in case - at the very least the owner is threatened with charges under article 4, paragraph 12, subsection249 of some obscure anti terrorism act. In Buffalo's case - and yes
By Dave Heron
this really happened - Joe boarded the aircraft with a blue suitcase, walked to the front of the cabin and in a barroom baritone announced "who owns this thing - we found it in the crapper". With the legacy airlines, financial losses have historically been met with a round of golf for the directors followed by some hefty bonuses in exchange for a promise to do better next time. I came away with the feeling that losses at Buffalo have the offenders go 3 rounds with Joe in the hanger followed by a promise to go 9 rounds if it ever happens again. From a passenger's perspective, Buffalo Airways is a joyful return to simpler times. Reminiscent if you will, of the diners of yesteryear. Nothing fancy - but a product that gets the job done time after time while making you feel welcome every time you step through the door. Nothing but accolades from this corner for a gang operating in some of the most harsh conditions on the planet and seemingly winning more than they lose. And far be it for me to criticize any aspect of what they do. Hell - I've met Joe and there's no way I'm gonna chance 3 rounds in the hanger with him. Adios until next time Dave Heron Dave Heron is the owner and operator of: Pace Setter Travel & Tours (1995) Inc; P.O. Box 612, 70 McRae Street, Okotoks. Tel: 403.938.5454 Toll Free: 1.800.206.7223. Fax: 403.938.5568 Email: pacesetter@nucleus.com
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From The Lions Den Making the Impossible Possible
S u b m i tted by Lions James Lee and Barry Crane This is probably a phrase that Darryl Sutter turned into a team mantra, as he motivated a young, mainly play-off inexperienced, L. A. Kings into winning their first Stanley Cup. Locally, In Lionism, this making “the impossible, possible,” became evident, by the large community support that Foothills Lions BBQ’s received, at our most recent Parade Day. We received an overwhelming amount of people enjoying some food, music and a chance to become a little more educated about our continuous fund raising opportunities and initiatives, for the construction of the Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley. Through your recent Parade Day support, another $4,075 was added to the total raised. We still have a lot of fund raising left to do to make this happen. To date we have raised $160,000. Total project build out cost is $500,000 and your public support is greatly required to make Foothills Lions Spray Park a reality. Updated information can be accessed at the Dr. Landers Memorial Pool in Turner Valley or at the Town of Turner Valley Offices. Foothills Lions would like to Thank YOU for your continued support at our BBQ‘s, in Both Turner Valley and Black Diamond.! Helping to make the impossible, possible, a big THANKS to Jamie Myles, a parent volunteer from the Boys and
Girls Club, who helped immensely on Parade Day, and also to Bev Michalezki, a volunteer extraordinaire, from S.T.A.R.S. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank the community spirited team at Plains Oil Company for the use of their incredible BBQ. Kudos to them! Legion 78 is also in line for a BIG Thank You for lending us all the tents and tables to help pull this off. The Oilfields High School Girls Rugby team is another prime example of making the impossible, possible. In their inaugural year of participation in Collegiate Rugby, the dedicated Girls have won the right to represent our Zone at the Provincial Rugby Championships. I am sure that at the beginning of the year, no one gave them the chance to win at all. The Foothills Lions believe in these dedicated Rugby players so much, that we have funded their trip to the Provincials to the tune of $3,000. Everyone, whether they are a Junior or Senior Student, plays on this team. No one rides the pine. Got to Like it! Just possibly, you might like to help the Lions make the impossible, possible. If you have a feeling that this IS the case, please call our membership co-ordinator Don Ward at 403-931-3587 and he will make it possible, for you to join the world’s Largest Service organization and become one with 1,650,000 other Lions Worldwide. Making the Impossible, Possible, was also the credo of Lions International President Tam, who recently was in Cal-
gary planting trees at the new, Lions Village, a 90 unit Affordable Seniors Housing Project, that Lion Bernie Gribben and the Lions Club of Calgary, have built. Bernie passed away 2 weeks ago, but his sizable legacy of Service to others, lives on. Bernie built CLERC (Calgary Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre), the Lions Program that to date has put glasses on almost 4 million people worldwide, who could not afford to purchase them. Committed individuals like Bernie Gribben come along very infrequently in life. He leaves a large void and will sorely be missed by Lions worldwide.
2015 10 Ave SE, High River 1-800-652-4445 Possibly, if you are inclined, you could attend our last 2 bingos of the year June 8th and June 22nd at the Valley Neighbours Club starting at 7 pm. If it is impossible for you to attend, then possibly, we will understand
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Short and Quick putting it away keep a small amount of paint in reserve in a baby food jar for touch-ups and spots that you may have missed. To make sure the seal is good cover the top of the jar with a small square of plastic wrap and then store the jar upside down. A small sponge foam brush will feather the new spot touch-up so that it blends in very well. This will save reopening the tin. My favourite non-tool, an oyster knife, has done double duty. It came in so handy to open a tin of paint that had stuck down with dried paint. Just going around the lid with the oyster knife the same way
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Household Hints Spring cleaning this year has also resulted in several updates and renovations to our home, I have my own small tool box, but also use some non-tools to make jobs shorter and quicker. Here are a couple of tricks and tools that we've found handy recently and an internet tip that may be an outdoor barbecue saver. When you first open a tin of paint pierce the inside rim with a small nail so that any paint caught in the groove will drip back into the can. If you're painting a room, once the room is complete, before sealing the paint can and
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you would with an oyster and it popped right open. I also use the oyster knife to open the back of watches to replace the battery. I make sure I have one in the tool box. Latest internet tip to keep flies, and some say wasps, away from your picnic table and barbecue: fill a couple of sealable plastic bags with water and drop in a couple of pennies. Apparently because flies and wasps have multiple facets to their eyes they perceive this to be other insects and leave quickly or won't land altogether; and that's it for now.
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This has been a hectic month leading into our Summer schedule. The Mother's Day Breakfast was well supported; the Honours and Awards Night along with Installation of Officers for both the Branch and LA was well attended; one lucky member received a cheque for $500 as the winner of our “roll-over” 50/50; our Colour Party led the annual Black Diamond Parade; the winners of the eight Student Bursary Awards were all honoured at our regular June meeting at which twelve new members were initiated; several more are already approved and waiting in the wings along with three new recent member applications; we continue to receive annual member renewals and we hope to have all renewals in shortly. If you have not yet renewed for 2012, we urge you to do so without delay as any renewal after June 30th creates more paperwork for the subsequent year. Our Scholarship Prog ramme saw the addition of a $500 award to a student at Holy Trinity Academy starting immediately. The recipient of this award will be chosen by the school staff based on criteria supplied by us. This award already exists at the Foothills Composite and Oilfields High Schools. We made minor adjustments to our Annual Dues for 2013. There have been several increases to the Annual Per Capita Tax that is sent to Ottawa to pay for the National Programme but we have had no changes at this Branch
Malcolm Hughes, Sgt-at-Arms for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Turner Valley, is seen here receiving the Meritorious Service Medal from Legion President, Michel Jackson. This award is the second highest honour that can be received by a Legion Member. It was bestowed upon Malcolm for his exemplary and ongoing service to both the Legion and the Community. Malcolm became a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion several years ago whilst living in British Columbia. Congratulations, Malcolm and thank you from every member of this community that you work hard so hard for.
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Out and Hoe Down commencing at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15. This is a “heads up” to keep your calendars clear for the annual hog roast which is tentatively scheduled for August 11th. One of the items on our “wish-list” for a while has been the replacement or upgrading of our Flag Poles used by the Colour Party. Presently we have a variety of pole lengths and pikes and we would like to improve this situation. The cost is approximately $500 and we cannot use funds from Poppy Campaign or Gaming for such purposes. This means that General Revenues are the only source of funding and they cannot meet such items for the foreseeable future. The membership approved the setting up of a “Wishing Well” in the Branch into which those who support this initiative could drop whatever contribution they can afford. It was kicked off by an immediate $50 donation by a member with a challenge to all members to make this possible. Several members accepted the challenge but we need more participants. Serving the Veterans, Youth, Seniors and the Community. Branch #78 Turner Valley. Malcolm Hughes Sgt-at-Arms; Membership Officer
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since before 2000. Starting next year, our schedule will be as follows: 1. A l l O r d i n a r y ( e x service) Members will pay $40 regardless of age. 2. All Associate and Affiliate Senior Members (65 and over) will pay $45 (an increase of $5). 3. All Associate and Affiliate Regular members (under 65) will pay $50 (no change here). The Ladies' Auxiliary monthly Pie Auctions have been suspended until the Fall. The start-up date will be announced later and while the indoor sports are on Summer Break, Golf night is in full swing (excuse the pun) on Thursday evenings at the Turner Valley Golf Course. Check with Howie McIntyre for information. Upcoming events include our Open House on Canada Day, Sunday, July 1st. It will commence with our regular monthly Memorial Service at noon in front of our Cenotaph. There will be a ceremony officially opening and dedicating our newly named “Veterans' Hall” following which the Branch will be open to the Public to drop in and see what we are all about. There will be members available to answer questions until 6:00 pm. On July 7th we have our annual Stampede Breakfast from 09:00 to 13:00 hrs (1:00pm). The morning will feature kids' games and musical entertainment as well as the food. July 14th we are holding an (outdoor of course) Cook-
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2012 Bursary Recipients Four Students (l to r) Ceilidh Hughes, Jessica Tromposch, Morgan O'Neill-Sharpe, Katelyn Clarke received $1000 Bursaries from Turner Valley Branch #78 President Michel Jackson (centre), 1st VP and Poppy Chair Floyd Schatz (r) and Bursary Chair Malcolm Hughes (l)
Four Students (l to r) Peter Hillman, Jaina Porteous, Katie Poole, Kelsey Bennett. received $1000 Bursaries from Turner Valley Branch #78 President Michel Jackson (centre), 1st VP and Poppy Chair Floyd Schatz (r) and Bursary Chair Malcolm Hughes (l)
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Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society
107th Annual Millarville Races
While much may have changed around us in the last century, there remains at least one day where the clock can be turned back, allowing local farmers, cowboys and acreage owners to gather again for the old-style, hellbent-for-leather Millarville Stock Horse Race, a grassroots fixture at the 107th Annual Millarville Races Friday, July 1st/Canada Day, at the Millarville Racetrack. The rousing, 350 yard race of local horses under a western saddle, with bragging rights on the line for the next year just as it was in 1905 when first held, is a crowd favourite and leads off the day at noon followed by the return of other historic events, including the Ladies Side Saddle race and a hilarious Pack Horse Race to wind things up. Mike Nelson from Okotoks was the 2011 winner of the Stock Horse Race while Jesse Loree of DeWinton was triumphant in 2010, joining a long and storied line of past female winners of the event. Of course, the meat of the
day is the popular running of pari-mutuel thoroughbred races with the first post-time at 1pm. As with most afternoon events staged in a country setting with origins based on old west values, it's a fun-filled day for families, with threelegged and sack races in front of the grandstand for the kids while adults can enjoy a beer garden. "As you might imagine, we have generations of local families who have all grown up with the Races, coming out each year to participate or take part in all the other activities we have on the day," said Duane Kelly, cochairman of the Millarville Races committee. "Some families can trace their participation back through many generations. "But it's also a great day for our friends in local towns or Calgary who want a unique, fun, summer afternoon in the country," he added. "We have a lot of people coming out from the city or the nearby towns and we welcome them."
The Races will be integrated with a smaller version of the famous Millarville Farmers' Market. Admission is $10 per person or $20 per car. The Millarville Racetrack is located only 35 minutes southwest of Calgary and often serves as a regular “set” for “Heartland,” the internationally syndicated television show produced by CBC. The non-profit Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, with more than 100 members and more than 300 volunteers, sponsors not only the Races but also the famous Millarville Farmers' Market, run every Saturday June 16 through October 6 with extended hours of 9am to 2pm, the 16th Annual Millarville Rodeo August 3-5, the 105th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair August 18 and the Millarville Christmas Market November 9-11. As with all communitybased initiatives, new volunteers or sponsors are always welcome, not only for the Races but all MRAS events. For more information, contact Mr. Kelly via the MRAS office at 403-931-3411.
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OPEN HOUSE & BBQ Noon: Regular monthly memorial ceremony at the cenotaph 2pm: Dedication of the recently renovated Veteran’s Hall
Music by Sharon Hart Games for the kids all afternoon Learn about the many community services provided by the Legion Talk to veterans ~ See military artifacts 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
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Go Me! Go Out Move & Exercise Hey everyone. Are you tired of the same old thing? Want to get in shape but can't afford the gas to drive somewhere else to exercise or pay the monthly fees to join an exercise club? Here's your answer to beat those summer time blahs, beat the boredom, get in shape and have a blast doing so! The Longview A R C Society has been successful in securing funds from the Alberta Government and Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Association to run a 15 week fitness program in Centennial Park starting June 4th and running until mid September. Learn how to use the newly installed exercise equipment and participate in regular exercise classes tailored to meet all ages, levels and abilities. Each class level will be 1 hour in length and be scheduled two times per week in June and three times a week in July and August. Summer hours will be adjusted as well as this is a new program and we will endeavour to find the right fit for our community. June Class Hours Mom's and Tots classes will run 10:15 to 11:15 am Wednesday and Thursday Senior's Classes will run 11:30 to 12:30 pm Wednesday and Thursday Adults and Youth together Monday
6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, 9:00 to 10:00 pm We have secured a top notch fitness instructor through the Energy Shop named Erica O'Callaghan. Now for the kicker….. there is no charge for these classes but you must register with the ARC Society and sign a waiver to attend. We are totally excited to be able to secure this opportunity for Longview. What a way to get some fresh air; increase your health and well-being not to mention the fun and laughter you may be exposed to. Pack a lunch and enjoy it after your workout as you sit at the new picnic tables and watch your kids or grandkids play at the park! To register send an email to longviewarcsociety@gmail.com and include your name, email and phone number and which classes you would like to attend. You may also register online at: http://www.longviewaceprojects.weebly.com
Millarville’s Cool News Principal Notes There is a quote that states: Childhood ought to have at least a few entitlements that aren't entangled with utilitarian considerations. One of them should be the right to a degree of unencumbered satisfaction in the sheer delight and goodness of existence in itself. Another ought to be the confidence of knowing that one's presence on this earth is taken as an unconditioned blessing that is not contaminated by the economic uses that a nation does or does not have for you. (Jonathon Kozol) “The sheer delight and goodness of existence in itself” is one of the many rewards that as an educator I have come to appreciate in our children. Through their play and interactions with each other and with their teachers, children can teach us a lot about learning, life and its joys as well as its sorrows. I continue to be amazed at those parents who, in living their lives through their children, are
stressed beyond reason as they compare their child's academic growth to that of their peers in the Kindergarten through Grade 4 years particularly. Many expect that their child should be a reader, writer and mathematician by the time grade one is part way through. In their early years, children are developmentally like a bank of elevators, each stopping at different floors on the way up, some passing others while others may drop a floor or two before progressing upwards. Some will stay on a floor longer than others before moving along. The great thing about our IB Programme is that it accommodates all learning and allows for differentiation as the elevator stops, goes, drops and elevates. As an educator, I do not support the rigorous testing of children at the Grade 3 level. One educational researcher is quoted as saying: When someone says teachers ought to be held accountable for their pupils' test scores, you can
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Volunteers of Rowan House Val Conrad, Gala co-chair The Board of Directors of Region 3 Family Based Care Society: Lorna Shaw, Lynn Lynn, Marg Foessel, Leslie MacRae-Krisa, Tom Christie, Cathie Gowan, Anne Mackay, Dawn Malcolm, Lynn Rollins. All those who worked behind the scenes with no recognition We couldn't have done this without ALL of you!
The first 5 years of life are critical for the healthy development of children. The experiences of early childhood form the core of our being, the code that shapes the rest of our lives. It is a time when children need to understand they are loved, valued and respected. This, in turn, fosters the capacity to love, value and respect others. The Foothills Children's Wellness Network is a collective of many of the early childhood services available to parents and communities within the Foothills region. Members of the network believe that it takes a community to raise a child. When it comes to influencing early childhood development we all have a role to play. The Foothills Children's Wellness Network will be rolling out our “Importance of the Early Years” campaign over the next several months. Each month we will be showcasing a “Tip of the Month.” Watch for them on our newly published bookmarks! Many of our community partners have our bookmarks to share with you...make sure you collect all 10! Monthly articles in the local papers will highlight
local activities, events and resources for children and families. Watch for our colourful postcards that will tell you how to sign up for the Pre2Three electronic newsletter. If you like what you see….tell us. If you have suggestions…..share them. If you are passionate about happy, healthy children…..join us! You can find more information about the Foothills Children's Wellness Network at: www.foothillsnetwork.ca or call 403-995-2702. June's Tip of the Month…. Parents, you make the difference in your child's life. While gadgets, flash cards, and computer programs are marketed widely, the single most important factor in raising a happy and healthy child is their family. Your child needs to spend time with you! Make sure you smile, make eye contact, talk and connect with your child each and every day. This type of interaction is called “serve and return” and it is where your child learns about give and take, about their environment and where secure attachments are formed. Be present, be
say that you agree, but only if certain conditions are met: (1) the accountability must factor in what the child brings to the classroom (John Locke notwithstanding, no child is a tabula rasa); (2) the test must reflect what is being taught in the classroom; (3) the focus must be on changes in test scores, not levels of test scores (the level of achievement is powerfully affected by family and community variables not under the school's control); and (4) the test must not narrow the curriculum. (Gerald Bracey) My daughter, wife and I, went to a great movie on the weekend: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. It had many messages, but one was that of the expectations of a dominant mother of her son, who in reflecting on her own life submitted to allowing her son to be who he was and the success that stemmed from that. The overriding message was: In the end it will be alright and if it isn't, it isn't the end. Ted Thorne focused and help your child grow and develop! Members of the Foothills Children's Wellness Network are here to support you in your important work of parenting by providing opportunities for you to learn and grow. Why not check out programs offered in the Foothills area? Here is a small sample of what is happening: R Connect with other parents at Mommy and Me Fitness held at the Turner Valley United Church every Tuesday morning at 9:30-10:30 (on site childcare provided!). R Learn about healthy food choices for little ones at the “Making Baby Food” class offered at the Oilfields Hospital on June 5th (call Gwen @ 403-933-6518 for more information). R Check out the programs at Parent Link Centres at: www.parentlinkcentre@highr iver.ca. R Learn about Infant Sleep on June 21st at the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre. Call 403-995-2600 for more information. You can find out what else is going on in the world of early childhood by logging onto the Foothills Children's Wellness Network website at: www.foothillsnetwork.ca. Parents, please remember . . . you make the difference in your child's life!
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A good place to be
Sheep River Library Most of us won't be able to escape feeling a bit patriotic this July: Canada Day, Stampede Centennial and the Olympics. We will be inundated with Maple Leaf waving, cheering and yahoos. Yes, it is a great time to be Canadian and to reflect on what it means to live in a nation like Canada; to think about the rights and freedoms that are ours because we live here. Recently, my 16 and 11-year-old daughters were “arguing” about what they had learned about rights and freedoms in their respective social classes. My older daughter declared that the only rights the 11 year old had were to have a name and not be kidnapped. “Not so!” rebutted her younger sister, quite certain that her rights were much more extensive. Whatever knowledge we have about our rights and freedoms we need look no further than our local library to understand that we do live in a free society. The very existence of such a place tells us that we are not living under some oppressive dictatorship. Libraries give us unlimited access to information whether it be books, magazines, classes or internet usage. We can pick the brains of the Librarian or look up stuff in reference books. We have the freedom to read whatever we want, whenever we want. To underscore how important these things are to Albertans the provincial govern-
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Have you ever thought of using flowers to garnish a drink? How about if you ate the flower afterward; seems like an interesting concept. Would you believe me if I told you it is a real thing? An eatable wild hibiscus flower, and it's fantastic!! Wild hibiscus flowers in syrup have a raspberry / rhubarb flavour, and can be used to garnish all sorts of drinks and dishes. The most popular drink is the Classic Wild Hibiscus Champagne Cocktail. Place a whole Wild Hibiscus Flower pointy end up at the bottom of a Champagne flute. Add your preferred bubbly and enjoy! All the bubbles will stream off the flower creating a beautiful visual
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ment declared back in 1905 when the Library Act was passed that access to libraries would be free for all citizens. Libraries would be permitted to charge only for library cards so that materials leaving the library could be tracked. This holds true today. Anyone can come in and sit and read a book or magazine, use the internet, get help from the staff or take a class for no cost. There are still many countries around the world where this is not the case. In some places it is illegal to own a modem – internet access is strictly controlled. Public libraries don't exist either because financially it is not a priority for the administration or the government wishes to control and censor what is available to the public. We are extremely fortunate to live where we do and to have a resource like our library close at hand. We encourage you to make use of it as often as possible. With our spring programming now at an end we invite you to come in and see what we have lined up for the summer. Along with our summer reading program for children we have other activities planned for families and teens. Either check out our website: www.sheepriverlibrary.ca or come in and pick up a brochure. Please note that we will be closed June 30th and July 2nd for the Canada Day holiday.
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effect. Don't forget to eat the flower after finishing the cocktail! If you would like some added drama, add a small amount of syrup from the jar until you get your desired crimson color (for expensive bubblies, just add the flower). Once opened, the wild hibiscus flowers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 months. They are heat and cold stable, so they will keep their colour, shape and texture when used in recipes that require heat. There are only 3 ingredients; the hibiscus flower, cane sugar and water. They are made only with sustainable farming practices and the flowers are fresh picked (not dried
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From My Bookshelf....
Views on Vision By Dr. Charles A. Boulet
A Matter of Human Rights I've been studying and writing about vision in the classroom for some years now, including for the last two years under this column. I understand that these ideas seem odd or difficult for some people, but I persist because we all need to understand some fundamental things about how vision affects us, especially the young. Underlying all of this work has been a concern for schoolchildren and their families, on the one hand, and a desire to improve outcomes in education while reducing costs to taxpayers, on the other. Some (a few) have opined that I do what I do because I want to sell glasses (as though making a living is controversial…) But no, that's not my primary goal in educating the public about vision concerns in the classroom. (As it turns out, the vast majority of my readers are too far from my clinic to buy anything from me though I have clients as far away as 1000km). More to the point: In Canada, ensuring equality in opportunity is so fundamental, we have enshrined these principles into our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, one of the most hopeful, kind, and powerful documents ever to be produced by Parliament. The Charter is divided into sections which include Legal Rights and Equality
Rights. Not only does this document guide our lawmaking, but it works to ensure that we all have equal access to opportunity and freedom from oppressive conditions. It is, in my opinion, a model for the world to follow - but I digress. Of special interest from the Charter are the following statements: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.” “Everyone has the right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.” When we ignore vision, we virtually guarantee that thousands of children across the Province will suffer needlessly, partly because we force them to engage in intensely visual tasks in the classroom. For these children, schoolwork is a difficult, if not impossible task, but it need not be. It is because we can do something about it, but don't, we are guilty of depriving those affected children of opportunity, quality of life and, in many cases, contributing to unnecessary loss of vision. Sadly, this is not overstatement: You don't have to travel to far off lands to see how vision contributes to poverty and suffering, it's a simple fact in
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every classroom and community in Alberta. (These ideas will be detailed in more depth in an upcoming book “Wait to Fail: Why Some Children Will Never Succeed in School”). It's tragically embarrassing to think that children in our own midst have their lives put on hold because of the lack of proper care. Schools need to insist upon vision exams for all children entering Grade 1. Period. Psychologists, pediatricians and teachers need to insist on this - most often, after learning about the details, they do. This is my main reason for writing. As awareness around the role of vision in learning increases, school authorities will need to address this issue proactively if they are to avoid costly legal battles and claims.
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.LearningManagem ent.ca.
My Husband's Sweethearts Bridget Asher The title of this book intrigued me, and while it's not great literature it was witty, poignanat and laughout-loud funny. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, the author feinted and left me hanging. It was a fun read. Artie Shoreman is dying of a viral heart disease. His wife, Lucy, left him about six months earlier, after discovering Artie's affaires with three different women during their time together. But she moves back home to care for Artie and discovers that she still loves him, even though she hates him. "We love who we love...the heart does what it pleases." Almost immediately, Artie confesses that he also has a son, John, to whom he has never stopped sending support cheques. Will Lucy find him and bring him to Artie's deathbed? In a fit of anger, Lucy shouts at Artie that she is also going to invites all his "sweethearts" to his deathbed, and that night a slightly drunken Lucy starts phoning them. Amazingly, the following morning several "sweethearts" are on Lucy's doorstep! What's a girl to do? It's a bizarre premise for a
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Tree Planting Brownies Last May, the leader of the 1st Diamond Brownies Pack, Jodie Sieben, learned about a tree planting grant that was being made available to communities through TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation. On behalf of her unit Jodie applied for and was successful in receiving $500 to put towards planting in our community. On June 9th Emma Sieben and Kaylee Aymont, both first year Brownies, with a little help from Les Quinton (Black Dia-
Faith Forum
“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” This piece from God's word shows what it looks like when we are sincerely seeking God, particularly when we are in a very bad state. This could be the case of someone who already has a personal relationship with God and finds themselves in a desperate spot, or this could be someone's prayer who doesn't know God at all and is faced with extremely difficult circumstances which cause them to think that God is their only hope. When a person seeks and finds God, they realize the following: “I have seen you in your
mond Parks & Recreation Manager), Cathie Gowan (TD Canada Trust Okotoks Branch Manager) and her husband, Rick, some parent volunteers and their pack leader, a Colorado Blue Spruce was planted on the east side of the Town of Black Diamond Town Hall. In future, this tree will be used as the tree that the community uses for the Christmas Light Up every year. Whilst buying the tree from Beaver Dam Nurseries in
Love That is Better Than Life By Gloria Wessner
sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.” Nothing satisfies the innermost part of me more than Him. That's because when we were created, we were made to have that innermost part of us satisfied by God (through a personal relationship with Him) only. Everything else we may try will never fill that void because it was made special by Him to be filled only by Him. With that realization we can truly say that “His love is better than life itself.” What good is it for us to live life with-
out the real kind of love in my heart that we all crave for, the kind only He knows how to give us? “I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.” (Psalm 63:1-8 NLT) Sometimes clinging is ALL we can do – but He knows that and works with me within my personality and through my desires to walk in each and every situation with my clinging to His strong right hand. His love is indeed better than life itself. Readers are invited to write Gloria at: gloriawes@hotmail.com and I will get back to you.
Okotoks the owners very graciously donated eight Fuchsias for the girls to plant which now have a home in the pocket gardens downtown. There is still $250 left which will be used to buy more trees and shrubs to be planted throughout the community. This is something that the girls will always remember and it is very important because they learned how to enrich their community and the environment.
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Aries (March 20-April 19) When you have something to say, get to the point. I suggest you edit yourself, rather than censor yourself. Editing means refinement to increase the impact of your ideas. If you're going to run free at the mouth or the pen, do it privately, till you figure out what you're trying to say, and then say only that. Speaking of writing, a magnificent and somewhat mysterious New Moon early next week is an invitation to embark on a new project, perhaps even a challenging one. The message coming in from every quadrant is saying: ground and focus. When you write, that's what you do with your mind, which comes out in the form of ideas. These days, you have lots of them, and they are likely to be a lot more useful than you think. Note, sending text messages doesn't count. You don't need to sit at a manual typewriter by lamplight, though I suggest at least you work in an actual document or series of blog posts. Taurus (April 19-May 20) An unstoppable, primal force deep in your psyche is having its way with a concept of relationship that you think of as an immovable object. For example, perhaps your concept of being married or in a committed partnership is getting a taste of the rest of your sex drive. This in turn is 'threatening' to crack open the relationship concept, which in turn is shaking up your whole identity structure. Though this seems to involve a kind of battle between sex and repression, in fact the energy source is deeper than sex and the structure is deeper than your concept of relationship. But these make viable metaphors and you will learn a lot working on that level. Remember that both of these forces are in your mind and/or emotions, and the whole matter is coming up for healing first and recreation second. This is about something you're working out -- so keep your focus of change directed inward. Gemini (May 20-June 21) Some of the year’s most significant astrological events take place in your birth sign, the latest of which is Jupiter arriving earlier in the week. The Roman incarnation of the chief Olympian god, Jupiter is a complex influence, but I can say a few things. One is that this will provoke you to be more creative, to go deeper and to reach further with your mind than you have in a long time. You need to expand your sense of who you are, and Jupiter is here to help you with that. By that I mean this is the year you realize you are more encompassing, with more influence, and in some ways the center of your community. At the same time Jupiter will seem to magnify some of your issues, which you can count as a helpful influence because you need to see them in order to set yourself free from them. Remember that, because every other force in the cosmos seems to be offering you something similar.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) You may be familiar with that edgy region of consciousness right between the dream state and ordinary awareness. You're working that edge these days, as the Sun makes its way toward your sign, preceded early next week by a truly interesting New Moon in late Gemini. You are in fact between phases of your life, though the more exciting thing is how a crack between the worlds is opening up and inviting you to peer inside yourself. The message that's coming through right now is that you're connected to everything, and at the same time, you have your own unique role to play in the world. You're likely to get some specific information about this over the next few days. Don't worry if it doesn't seem to be a 'large' role -you are in possession of specific information that will be useful to others. Bide your time and take careful notes: you are approaching a real discovery. Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) A combination of factors is suggesting it's possible to increase your income while cutting your expenses. Part of doing this well is about seeing opportunities for what they are, and over the next few weeks some new ones will be coming into your life. Rather than assume that something is or isn't a real offer, give it time and see what develops. Second, you are learning to be shrewd about your cash flow, and to do this I suggest you spend money on what actually gets results. That's to say, if you focus on what actually benefits you, providing you with something vital, you will notice how much you spend on what does not benefit you. That's the place to trim back. To do this may require more thought than you've given to ideas like 'benefit' and 'provides something vital', which generally does not include anything fashionable or for that matter, anything anyone else can even see. Note, dependable information is crucial now. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) You may have a tendency over the next week or so to say some unusually revealing things in public. My read on this is to go with the flow, even to the point of what you would clearly define as being excessively emotional, sentimental or even getting into topics that you would consider embarrassing. Your primary goal is authenticity, and with that in mind, it's better to err on the side of being real and then address any consequences later. This is really about stretching the boundary between who you are and who you present to the world -- and to do that, you have to figure out where the edge is. If you start to have those experiences where you regret what you said because you think it was too honest or weird, you're heading in the right direction. Your own reaction will be many times stronger than that of anyone else. The boundary, by the way, is the result of your fear of what your mother would think. Clearly it's time to stop worrying about that, though it's often necessary to break the rules first. Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) Putting up resistance to what seems like a chaotic relationship influence is not going to work. What will work is doing your best to stay in balance, which calls for flexibility and seeing your options.
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Resistance, that is, fighting something or tightening your grip, will have the opposite effect -that of knocking you off kilter. I am not suggesting that you condone anyone's inconsiderate conduct, rather that you do something other than fight it, and you have options. With Venus, your primary planet, still moving in retrograde motion, it may take you a few more weeks to see what those choices are. One of them is to notice what it is about someone that you find challenging and then work out those same attributes in yourself. The thing that may be most irritating is when someone insists they don't know who they are. Beneath any certainty you may feel about who you are, there are some questions that if asked sincerely will have rich rewards. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) We're now just weeks away from the Uranus-Pluto square -- the 2012 aspect. As I've written, this is part of the cycle that set the theme of the 1960s (from approximately '62 to '74), and if you were born then, this is a special time in your life. One difference between then and now is that astrologically speaking, a lot more people know what's happening. Another difference is that what to do is a heck of a lot less obvious today. We can no longer depend on a simplistic analysis of global problems or think that sticking daisies in the barrels of rifles is going to end the wars. You have a cosmic assignment: changing your mind about many things you've taken for granted nearly all of your life. Your old modes of thought no longer serve you, and the pressure has been mounting to make some long-overdue decisions about the course of your life. You may have a grandparent who was a better example than your parents or other authority figures. You, however, have more (and better) options than he or she did. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) It may seem like the emphasis of your life is shifting to your relationships, though the fact that's overlooked is that your relationships begin with you. You bring how you feel about yourself into every encounter with someone else. We tend to make these experiences about how we feel about the other, yet your feelings about who you are, and how you relate to yourself and your presence in the world, is the one thing that moderates every encounter you have. No matter what may be happening within your partnerships, I suggest you keep the focus on your own growth and happiness, recognizing that without that factor, you have nothing. It's also time to cease the habit of building your identity on another person. This is unfamiliar and indeed terrifying for many people -- the prospect of being who you actually are, with everyone.
matrix -- conventional and holistic. For example, a conventional approach to weight loss would be cutting calories; holistic would be looking at everything you eat and developing a nutritional plan. You may be someone who tends to go from one end of the spectrum to the other without much time spent along the spectrum. Integrating the best of conventional and holistic approaches is especially important where treatment of any chronic illness is concerned, even if the conventional side of the equation is input from a doctor that you trust. There is a time and place for painkillers or antihistamines, but that place is limited; plus, there's a 'natural' alternative to every drug, and I suggest you find the ones you need. Yet an approach that fosters prevention and bringing your system into balance is helpful because you're more involved in the process, and you have to learn the issue from many sides in order to get results. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You may feel like your mind is in a state of chaos, and like you have to impose some authority over yourself to bring your thoughts under control. I suggest you consider whether it's the imposition of control that's creating the chaos, especially if it's coming in the guise of a spiritual path. What you may need to do is purge your mind of old beliefs and teachings, whether you consider them religious, spiritual, mystical or the product of past self-improvement campaigns. No matter how much you want to be a better person, you're still a person, and that's always going to be a bit chaotic - unless of course you snuff out your creativity, your sex drive and your curiosity. Now, it may be that someone outside you is on an authority trip of some kind -- all the better reason to focus your energy on your passion and vitality rather than using a tourniquet on yourself. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Jupiter, the planet associated with your sign since long before Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, is now in Gemini. Two of its first agenda items are: make a square to Neptune in your sign, and another square to Chiron in your sign. The first aspect is about your relationship to your ideals and your idealism. I suggest that you keep your plans modest and practical, for now, but no less visionary. The second aspect will stir up the social crusader in you. Jupiter-Chiron aspects tend to evoke passion, though the specific theme is about applying focused, concentrated wisdom to the affairs of the world. 'The' world includes your home and your personal world. I suggest you use focus and discernment, set your agenda carefully, and remember the wisdom piece, which you could say is using what you know. Your job is not to inform everyone or change everything. Rather, focus on your most meaningful (and relatively few) agenda items very well, over time. Pace yourself -- you're in Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) It's time to integrate your approach to health and for the long haul. wellness. There are basically two ways into the
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