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1 Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 FREE 2011 Vol. 10, No. 3 Happy Valentine s Day No one falls in love by choice, it is by CHANCE. No one stays in love by chance, it is by WORK. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by CHOICE. - Author Unknown Since 1953 Danae Henry (above left) receiving her cheque for the Lions Legacy Scholarship from Lion Pat Dahl. Photo by Jodi Widmann NEW TIRE STORE IN BASHAW Best Prices ~ Best Service Around Licensed Mechanic Wheel Alignments A1 Rentals You need it, we rent it! Ave, Bashaw (former Troy Tire Building) Connecting the Communities of Alix, Bashaw, Clive, Delburne, Elnora, Erskine, Haynes, Lousana, Mirror, Pine Lake, Tees & Trochu

2 A2 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 FROM THE EDITOR S COMPUTER Diversity and independence are important because the best collective decisions are the product of disagreement and contest, not consensus or compromise. An intelligent group...does not ask its members to modify their positions in order to let the group reach a decision everyone can be happy with. Instead, it figures out how to...aggregate and produce collective judgements that represent not what any one person in the group thinks but rather, in some sense, what they all think. Paradoxically, the best way for a group to be smart is for each person in it to think and act as independently as possible. (James Surowiecki, Wisdom of Crowds) Those words are definitely something to think about and ponder for every group or organization you belong to. We are (relatively speaking) at the beginning of a new year and many groups and organizations are going to be having their Annual General Meetings in the months to come, if not already. Do you run your group/organization on consensus - playing it safe, trying to find a happy medium, or do you allow your members to bring their varied strengths to the table and create something unique and more than anyone could have envisioned? When a group works under consensus or compromise a vital aspect of the creative and collective magic of the group is lost. However, if each individual is allowed to bring their individuality forward a beautiful mosaic of thought and action can be created, with results that astound everyone. Uxà{ Effective March 1, 2011 The Chautauqua ad rates will be increasing to: Classifieds $5 (25 words) + 5 each additional word Display Ads $5 per column (max 6 columns per page) per inch (max 14 inches per page) SINGLE ROOMS $750/month 9:30 a.m. DOUBLE ROOMS $899/month Includes: TV, phone, bathroom, kitchenette with fridge, microwave, coffee machine, hot plate When you are finished with the newspaper, please recycle it. Thanks! The Newspaper is FREE because the Advertising is NOT! Please support your local businesses. Free Event Promotion for Local Organizations and Committees The Alix and District Chamber of Commerce is offering to assist local organizations and committees promote their upcoming events through various venues, including online resources. There will be no cost to the organizations/committees for this service. If you have an annual event, or a special community event planned for 2011, please let either Catherine Hepburn (hepburnc@xplornet.com) or Donna Peterson (cpete@platinum.ca) know before MARCH 1, 2011 to be included in this special promotion. Thank you! The Chautauqua (cell) Box 249 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 thechautauqua@gmail.com thechautauquanewspaper.blogspot.com Sorry...NO FAXES ACCEPTED Owner/Editor: Beth Richardson Don t forget to pick up something special for your loved one! Products sold here Railway Railway Avenue Avenue / Have you missed an issue of The Chautauqua? Previous issues are available. Current issues are available online. Subscriptions are available Cost: $32.00 for one year (24 issues) $60.00 for two years (48 issues) Payable to: Beth Richardson (Chautauqua) Please submit your name and mailing address, with payment to: The Chautauqua Box 249 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Display Ads: $4.00 per column per inch Classifieds: $4.00 (up to 25 words) DEADLINE - ads/articles 2nd & 4th Friday of month Printed by the Red Deer Advocate

3 Friday, February 4, 2011 The Chautauqua A3 ENVIRONMENTAL ALMANAC By Bud Bargholz Alix Weather: January 1 - January 29, 2011 The high temperature for January was +8.0 on the 25th. The low was 32.0 on the 11th. Precipitation totaled 70.3 cm or 27.7 inches. The snow is really piling up and it s a long way to spring. We had an interesting go round with our resident Chickadee late one evening. He sleeps above our front door, and this night I opened the door to get the Red Deer paper. As I leaned over, the Chickadee saw our bright house lights through the open door and he flew right in to our kitchen and living room. My heart sank as I couldn t think of catching him without hurting him badly. He flew around and landed on different objects in the house. Being excited and nervous, he was losing feathers all over the house, which Chickadees do when excited. Then I got an idea that if we put all our house lights off and turned on the porch lights maybe he would fly back out the front of our house. It worked like a charm as out he went. We had a lot of feathers to pick up. He still comes back to sleep every night. I thought he might be too scared to come back. Here s a little poem about Ground Hog Day: The little Groundhog so funny and wary, Came out of his hole on the 2nd of February, He gazed all around, and ready to run, For high in the heavens he saw the bright sun. He saw his shadow cast black on the snow, And he stroked his chin whiskers and said Ho Ho. We ll have cold weather for six weeks more. So he went in his hole, and slammed the door. He hung his telephone under the Larch, and said, Don t call me till the middle of March. Your Greatest Love Affair Source Unknown And where to begin? By appreciating who you already are nd lovin gall you already have. You are unique; you are special. You know this is true. There is no one in all the world who sees things quite as you do, who has insights that rival your own, and who feels the way you feel. (I know who I m talking to.) You wear your heart on your sleeve and you d do just about anything for anyone except yourself...until now, that is. Appreciate yourself, because right now you are exactly who you re supposed to be, exactly where you re supposed to be, doing exactly what you re supposed to be doing, including asking the very questions you re now asking - which, incidentally, you wouldn t be asking had your past not unfolded exactly as it has. So be glad for it - for everything you ve ever done, learned, and experienced, the good, the bad, and the ugly - because it has all brought you to the degree of understanding you now possess, and it has given you the hunger to press on for more. Appreciate yourself, because the more you do, the more everyone else will too, and that s not even the half of it. The more you appreciate yourself, the easier your life will get. You ll become more in demand at work, at home, and everywhere else. Your health will improve. Your balance will improve, and abundance will effortlessly flow to you. You ll sleep better, you ll play more; you ll fear less, you ll know more. And, yes, as unimportant as it may be, you ll even get better looking. Minutes and hours will actually be added to your days, and as life gets better, you ll gather momentum. In fact, you re already on a roll, and you can t be stopped. Evidence everywhere is mounting; there s no doubting it. Life is so awesome - and you are invincible. You are truly the only mystery you ever have to contend with, and you re no mystery at all!

4 A4 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 READ with the ALIXGATOR th St Box 69 Alix, AB T0C 0B0 Librarian: Beth Richardson SuperNet and High Speed Internet We have three public access computers which can be used free of charge. LIBRARY CARD $5 - individual and $10 - family. You can use your library card at virtually every public library in the province. The Lois Hole Library Legacy Program - Grow Your Library - You can help make a difference by making a legacy donation to the library. Contact the library for more info. REMINDER Anyone with a library card from Alix Public Library who resides outside of Alix corporate limits, within the County of Lacombe, is asked to please supply the library with your legal land description. Thank you for your cooperation. BOOK SALE ongoing all year long. Come browse through the selection. Purchase individual titles...or fill a bag or a box for a donation. ALIX HOME HARDWARE Board Members Wanted - We are looking for individuals interested in sitting on the Library Board. Just In Car Charms Choose from: Angels, Birds, Mammals, Hearts, Flowers etc. Great gift idea under $10 for Valentine s Day Large Selection of Hockey Sticks! Bauer, Sher-Wood, Rox Reebok, Gem Have Some Winter Fun! See our Toboggans, Crazy Carpets, Speedsters, Snow Runners/Twisters Air Head Sliders, Skate Assists Home Owners helping homeowners LIBRARY HOURS TUES: 9:30-4:30 pm WED: 4:00-8:00 pm THURS: 10:30-4:30 pm SAT: 10:00 2:00 pm ONLINE CATALOG Select Catalog. To request titles or to check your library account, you need your 14-digit barcode from your library card and a PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number). WHAT S NEW To keep up to date and find out what s new at the library, go to Thank You to our presenters at our Demonstrations Saturday, January 29: Jody Fowler (gardening), Doreen Barnes (hardanger embroidery) and Sue Tees (digital/traditional scrapbooking). Thank you to everyone who attended the presentations. Your support is appreciated. Congratulations to Nancy Beosch, our latest winner of a free membership Alix United Church has in our monthly draw, sponsored by the Village Community of Alix Lois Cookbooks Hole Grant. for sale at $15/each - a great gift. If you wish to receive weekly updates, please Available send at an Alix Library, to alixpublic@libs.prl.ab.ca or from Jean with a subject: Subscribe. Bill s Waterwell Services Ltd. Well Drilling, Pumps & Repairs years experience in Central Alberta Alix FCSS Monday to Thursday 8:00-12:30 pm By Glenna Carlson What a great day! The weather was awesome except I stepped in a lot of water. I would like to thank my snow removal angels. I know two of you, but not the third. A huge thanks! FCSS and Neighbourhood Network, along with the Family School Liaison worker, will be hosting a Family Wellness Fair on February 26 at the Community Hall from 10-4 pm. We will have several diverse tables attending. There will be entertainment and door prizes. The best part is that it will be free, but if you wish to bring a donation from the Food Bank, it will be appreciated. Look for posters around town. I will be taking my Income Tax refresher course in February and then will be ready to go. If you are senior and/or low income, I will be able to do your income tax. OPERATOR 2 POSITION Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Brewer s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position. The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties. Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred. Application Closing Date: February 18, Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: Rahr Malting Canada Ltd Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE The original Alix history book, Pioneers and Progress, is available in a softcover format. $50.00 each. Call or for copies.

5 Friday, February 4, 2011 The Chautauqua A5 Present: VILLAGE OF ALIX COUNCIL MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village of Alix Council Chambers. Mayor Curt Peterson, Councilors Chelsea Berreth, Gordon Christensen, Rob Fehr, and Cathy Perry. New Business: Resolution #7/11: a) Dave Rodney, MLA Re: The Alberta Get Outdoors (GO) Weekend Act Moved by Councilor Christensen that the Village of Alix Council receive this item as information. Also Present: Lyle Wack, Chief Administrative Officer and Recording Secretary. Call to Order: Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Amendments /Deletions to Agenda: Mayor Peterson called for amendments to the agenda. Approval of Agenda: Resolution #1/11: Moved by Councilor Christensen that the agenda be accepted as presented. Committee Reports: Resolution #8/11: a) Mayor Peterson None b) Deputy Mayor Fehr None c) Councilor Berreth None d) Councilor Christensen Highway 12/21 e) Councilor Perry - None Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Committee Reports be accepted for information. Delegation: a) Jody Widmann Indoor Playground 7:00 P.M. Ms. Jody Widmann entered the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Ms. Widmann has been looking into an indoor playground for the community. Ms. Widmann retired from the meeting at 7:25 P.M. b) Julien Veuger, Lacombe County Enforcement 7:30 P.M. Mr. Veuger entered the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Mr. Veuger presented Council with an Annual Report and outlined the duties and authorities of the Lacombe County Peace Officers Correspondence: Resolution #9/11: Chief Administrative Officer s Report: Resolution #10/11: In Camera: a) Alberta Municipal Affairs 2009 Financial Indicator Graphs Moved by Councilor Perry that the Correspondence item (a) be accepted for information. Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept the Chief Administrative Officer s Report as presented. a) Development Item Financial: Resolution #2/11: Resolution #3/11: Mr. Veuger retired from the meeting at 8:40 P.M. a) Accounts Payable December 9, 2010 and January 13, 2011 Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Accounts Payable for December 9, 2010 and January 13, 2011, cheques numbered to in the amount of $738, be accepted as information. b) Financial Report November 30, 2010 Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council accept the Financial Report dated November 30, Minutes: a) Regular Meeting December 15, 2010 Resolution #4/11: Moved by Councilor Fehr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Alix Council, held on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 be accepted as presented. Resolution #11/11: Resolution #12/11: Resolution #13/11: Adjournment: Resolution #14/11: Moved by Councilor Fehr that the Village of Alix Council go In Camera at 9:15 P.M. Moved by Councilor Perry that the Village of Alix Council come Out of Camera at 10:10 P.M. Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council form an Economic Development Committee to include Mayor Curt Peterson, Deputy Mayor Rob Fehr and Chief Administrative Officer Lyle Wack. Moved by Councilor Christensen that this regular meeting of the Village of Alix Council be adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Business Arising from the Minutes: Unfinished Business: Resolution #5/11: None. a) Sticks N Ice Moved by Councilor Fehr that this item be received as information. b) Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority Resolution # 6/11: Moved by Councilor Berreth that the Village of Alix Council approve the 2011 Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority Budget as presented and forward a letter to the Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority in this effect.

6 A6 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 RAY PRINS, MLA LACOMBE PONOKA Recently, Premier Ed Stelmach announced that government will be reviewing certain legislation to ensure that the legislation clearly reflects our intention, including maintaining respect for landowners' rights. The two Acts being reviewed are the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) and the Land Assembly Project Act (LAPA) otherwise referred to as Bills 36 and 19. Over the past number of months we ve heard concerns being raised about the legislation and their impact on Albertans' private property rights. I want to reinforce to you that we ve heard your concerns, and understand where you re coming from. I m a landowner myself, and I can appreciate the frustration landowners have had, at times, when dealing with the government. Some critics have wrongly interpreted the bills as an attack on property rights -- and nothing could be further from the truth. The legislation was needed to ensure that we have responsible, coordinated, long-term planning in the province something that all Albertans have a stake in. Coordinated land planning - providing predictability and certainty for municipal authorities and Albertans that own or use land for business or enjoyment amongst competing and sometime conflicting demands -- is something that we clearly heard Albertans want. It was never the government's intention to change the long-standing balance between accommodating the public interest and recognizing the rights of individual Albertans. Following this review, Premier Stelmach has indicated that if changes to legislation need to be made to better clarify the government's actual intent relative to protecting landowners' rights, those changes will be made. He s also made it clear that no regional plans will be approved before this review of the legislation is complete. If you have any questions about this legislation, please contact my office at lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca or any of the following: 101, Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4, (phone) or toll , (fax) Alix MAC School submitted by the staff of Alix MAC School Band Notes Congratulations to the Beginner, Junior and Senior Concert Bands who performed all of their December concerts so well!! The band program had a very successful Christmas season of performances and our school is proud of your musical ability. Well done, band students! Our band program could not be sustained without the support and time given by our band parents. A huge THANK YOU to the following parents who helped transport instruments and/or students to the Tees Christmas Concert: Ryan Morasse, Nancy Waddy, Wayne Rider, MaryAnne Sutley, Cody Meston and Fumi Drost. As well, another huge THANK YOU to the following band parents and students for working a shift at the annual coat check fundraiser the weekend before Christmas: Friday - Jennifer Pritchard, MaryAnne & Kelsey Sutley, Cathy Grypuik, Glenda & Graydon Peters, Kory Brooks-Poloway, Raquel Koch, Jonas Henry, Thomas Lee, Dennis Reelie, Marci & Kolby Albers, Jason Besuijen, Keera Guest and Jennifer Schmidt Saturday - Cheryl, Gary & Kristle Pearce, Simone & Bella Morrison, Karen & Brant Grose, Perry & Maxine Drost, Colton Waddy, Dustin Rider, Jennifer & Mackenzie Fournel, Mikhaila Boutin, Cody, Tanya & Cassidy Meston, Remi & Noreen Gaudet and Tayler Croswell. We appreciate your willingness to take time just before Christmas to help us fundraise! Thank you for your continued support! Career Centre Grade 12 students are encouraged to continue looking for scholarships thatthey are eligible for. See the Career Centre website under Wolf Creek. Also, check the Career Centre bulletin board for updated scholarship and award postings. A fun time was had at the Sleigh Ride on December 28 at the Alix Ag Grounds. Thank you to Bob Barnes for supplying the horses and sleigh. Thank you to Ember Graphics for the donation of the posters. President, Norm Catellier, is pictured by the sleigh. photo courtesy of Angie Alpin

7 Friday, February 4, 2011 The Chautauqua A7 ON THE PROWL: Alix Lions Club! Submitted by Lions Club Members Our motto is: "We Serve" and we welcome any suggestions of needs in our community. We also welcome anyone who is interested in joining us in the service of others. More hands and ideas make light work and more things possible. We need you! Call Ed Hornett The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, fellowship at 6:30 followed by meeting at 7:00. No meetings during July and August. We welcome guests at any meeting, call Ed Hornett Alix Youth Centre News Box 212, Alix AB T0C 0B0 Phone: website: NEW TIMES beginning in February after school until 6:00 pm: Thursday for 9-10 year olds Friday for year olds Thanks to everyone who has donated snacks, crafts and bottles! The Youth Centre will be closed February 10 & 11 as there is no school on those days. If you want to give a financial donation or donate supplies, you can contact the Youth Centre at (403) and leave a message if no one is in. Thank you FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! submitted by Stacey Sim Alix Minor Hockey ALIX COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Alix, Mirror, Tees, Clive, Haynes, Bashaw Neighbourhood Network News The Neighbourhood Network, Alix FCSS and Alix- MAC School Liaison Program are partnering to host a Family Wellness Fair. This event will be held on Saturday, February 26th at the Alix Community Hall, from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be displays, information, door prizes, crafts for children, refreshments, and entertainment. Everyone is welcome! There is no cost, but, donations to the Food Bank will be appreciated. Look for posters that will soon be appearing in the communities of Alix and Mirror. If anyone is interested in having an exhibit providing information about a program or service at this fair, please contact Tami at The Mirror Youth Program is running on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm at the Mirror Skating Rink. This program has a new Facilitator, Tanya Walker, who will be running the program with the assistance of Glenna Carlson. If you are between the ages of 12 and 17, come out and see what this program has to offer. In Alix at: th Street (Next to the Home Hardware) Tuesday s and Thursday s 9 4:30 In Mirror at: th Avenue (In the Mirror Business Centre) Wednesday s 1 4:30 Our smallest, up and coming hockey players, the Initiation Della team, Mae hosted Thull their tournament January 22. The rink was a hub of hustle and bustle! The Alix stands Neighbourhood were full of Network spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the day! A huge thank you to everyone Tami Robinson who came out to show their support. To the young players on this team, Blake, Alix Declan, Preschool Xavier, Armaan, Caden and Clayton, Alix thank Agricultural you for your Society endless effort and enthusiasm that day!! Jill Hillman Wanda McKendrick Alix Public Library Alix Minor Chamber Hockey s of Commerce next event will be Feb 5 & 6 when the Beth Atom Richardson team hosts their tournament. The arena will Lesley be busy Grose with hockey action all weekend, Alix be sure Recreation to come and cheer on the kids! Alix Curling Club Derek Langvand Alix Holly has some Buelow dedicated hockey players that have Alix had Trophy to go to Club other towns, to find a place to Alix play, Family, we applaud Community these boys & and Support their families Society for sticking Tim with Docherty something they love even when it means Patrick more traveling Lynch and more time! Tyler, Pierce Alix and Wagon Dylan Wheel are three Museum of those boys. These Alix boys Figure are excited Skating to have Club a home game in their hometown. Eve Come Keates and support these boys and the 12-2 Delburne Bantam Outlaws in Alix, February Alix Youth 2:00. Centre Alix Fire Department Hats Cody off to Marshall the Novice team They have been working ANTS (Alix hard Nature in practice, Trail refining Society) their skating Alix and shooting Food Bank skills. These boys come to the rink every time, Arlene practice Nelson or game, excited, smiling, eager to Eve get Keates onto the ice. They work hard, have fun, Carroll enjoy Club good times in the dressing room and Alix leave Girl excited, Guide smiling Groups and eager to come back to the rink next Lillian time. Fair A group of kids that demonstrate Gale what Richardson it is all about! Thanks boys, for sharing Citizens your on Patrol love and passion for the game of hockey Marie with those Payne that come to enjoy it with you! Terry Fehr Alix Lions Club Communities in Bloom The dedication Ed Hornett and commitment of the managers of our Linda hockey Walker teams is second to none. They Alix shoulder MAC many School responsibilities, working together with Community Coaches, Services they look Board after the many details involved Rod in Phillips a hockey season Thank you to everyone who Glenna volunteered Carlson to help make our hockey Alix season Minor a success Hockey this year: Renee Moulton, Shari 1st Beier, Parlby Stacey Creek Sim, Scouts Jeannie Oppeboen, Jackie Stauffer, Terry Sherri Fehr Krossa, Krista McDermand, and Naomi Beavers: Buelow. Martine Huyssoon Alix/Mirror TOPS Funded by the Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority Alberta Women s Institute Week commences February 19 - February 26. Each Branch is encouraged to plan a special function for their local community. Alix Women s Institute is planning a special Tea in memory of Irene Guynup on Saturday, February 26 at 1:30 pm at Alix Drop In Centre. Presentation to be made in memory of Irene and to a local family who lost their home in a fire. Information on the history and role of Alberta Women s Institute will be available. Benjie Gray Cubs: Scouts: TBA Group: Everyone Shelly welcome. Gray st Parlby is the only Scout Group for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Clive, Tees, Alix and Mirror area. Haunted Lakes Golf Club Haunted Lakes Pony Club Carina Forsstrom Parelli Natural Horsemanship Group Wanda McKendrick Ripley Community Hall Connie Barritt Stanton Community Hall Mel McBride Time for Tots Ramona Gartner United Church Women Jean McDermand Women s Institute June Churchley To be added, contact Beth at

8 A8 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 Present: Also Present: Meeting to Order: Agenda: RC : Minutes: RC : Julian Veuger - Lacombe County: Exited Meeting: Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Council of the Village of Clive, Province of Alberta, held on January 24, 2011 in the Village Office at 18:00 hours Mayor Gillard, Councillors Gladue, Graden, Henry, Krochak Lionel MacPherson and Julian Veuger Mayor Gillard brought the meeting to order at 18:04 hours. Additions: 11c) Wolf Creek Public Schools Board Happenings 11d) Alberta Municipal Affairs MSI Capital Project 11e) Alberta Municipal Affairs Lacombe Regional Waste Management Commission Deletions: None Moved by Councillor Gladue to approve the agenda as presented. - UNANIMOUSLY- Moved by Councillor Graden to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting as presented. - UNANIMOUSLY- J. Veuger reported on the activities of the Lacombe County Peace Officers within the Village of Clive in Julian Veuger of Lacombe County exited the meeting at 19:04 hours. Recess the Meeting: Mayor Gillard recessed the meeting at 19:04 hours. Meeting Resumed: Mayor Gillard reconvened the meeting at 19:09 hours. CAO Report: RC : Business Arising: Old Business: Policy Amendment - Devel. Permit Rates Policy #09-03-A1: RC : New Business: VILLAGE OF CLIVE COUNCIL MINUTES Moved by Councillor Henry to accept the CAO's report for information. - UNANIMOUSLY- None. Moved by Councillor Graden to approve the amendment to Policy #09-03 Development Permit and Amending Bylaw Rates to reflect the rates previously decided by Council. - UNANIMOUSLY- members. The toolkit consists of a questionnaire which is intended to indentify areas of strength and areas for improvement with respect to municipal viability and sustainability. It was decided that administration will collect any necessary data to complete the financial component of the questionnaire. Council members will individually complete their questionnaires then discuss their answers together at a later Council meeting. Pathways Conference: RC : Moved by Councillor Gladue to accept the registration information to Pathways 2 Sustainability: Food, Fuel & Finance Sustainability Showcase for information. - UNANIMOUSLY- FORTIS Franchise Agreement: RC : Moved by Councillor Gladue to amend the Fortis Alberta Interim Extension Agreement by inserting the words up to on line 4 between for a further period of and 5 years and authorize execution of the Agreement as amended. - UNANIMOUSLY- Financial: 1. Accounts Payable: RC : Moved by Councillor Krochak to approve the Accounts Payable in the amount of $ 48, cheques number through inclusive. - UNANIMOUSLY- Board Reports: Correspondence: RC : In Camera: Adjournment: RC : * Councillor Henry - Lacombe Foundation, Early Public Warning System (EPWS) Course, Emergency Management Municipal Elected Officials (EMMEO) Course * Mayor Gillard FCSS, EPWS Course, EMMEO Course Mayor Gillard advised that she has been appointed as the AUMA representative to the Natural Resources Conservation Board Policy Advisory Group. * Councillor Krochak - EMMEO Course * Councillor Gladue - None * Councillor Graden - EMMEO Course Moved by Councillor Henry that the in-office correspondence as listed on the agenda be received and filed. - UNANIMOUSLY- No items. Moved by Mayor Gillard to adjourn the meeting at 19:45 hours. - UNANIMOUSLY- AB Municipal Sustainability Questionnaire: The Alberta Municipality Sustainability Self-Assessment Toolkit prepared by Municipal Affairs was distributed to Council

9 Friday, February 4, 2011 EVENTS IN TEES Tees 50+ meet Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm at the Tees Hall. Tees Agricultural meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month 8 pm Tees Hall. For bookings of the Tees Hall, Annex or Rodeo Grounds call Nicole Dunham st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Group: Shelly Gray Beavers: Darren Grose Cubs: Benjie Gray at Scouts: David Ross at Tees 4-H Wranglers is a western horse-based club that will focus on rodeo and ranch. Our club meetings are at the Tees Hall the third Friday of every month at 6:30 pm. Come create with the Parlby Creek Brushkateers No experience necessary - any medium. Mondays 1-4 pm at the Tees Hall Annex. Beginning February 7, Info: Irene or Dot Sargent District Events By Cecilia Stirling and Marie Payne The Sargent Ladies Raffle Tickets are now available from the members with First prize: Black Knight Inn Dinner Theatre & Room for two, and Second prize $75 value Gift Certificate. Draw will be made at the Mother's Day Tea in May Thanks for your support! (Tickets: Marie ) Next meeting is March 2 at 2 p.m. New Members Welcome! Other news/events, can be addressed to Cecelia or Marie , to be included in this section. Let s hear from you! Haynes Happenings Satinwood School Saturday Morning Drop in Gym Time. FREE Family Fun Fitness & Food. Saturday February 19, 2011, 9:30 11:30 am and Saturday, March 19, 2011, 9:30 11:30 am. Are you a parent, grandparent or caregiver of preschool or elementary school aged children? Join us for a Saturday morning of family fun, fitness and food at Satinwood School. Gym games and activities facilitated by Andre Touchette and Jolyn Dobinson. Bring your indoor running shoes and come prepared to have fun with your kids! (Children must be accompanied by a parent/adult). For more information contact (403) There is no fee to attend. This program is brought to the community by Lacombe and District FCSS and the County of Lacombe. Hall Rentals - call Mike Cultivated people have nine thoughts. When they look, they think of how to see clearly. When they listen, they think of how to hear keenly. In regard to their appearance, they think of how to be warm. In their demeanour, they think of how to be respectful. In their speech, they think of how to be truthful. In their work, they think of how to be serious. When in doubt, they think of how to pose questions. When angry, they think of trouble. When they see gain to be had, they think of justice. The Chautauqua A9 Clive Community Focus Submitted by the Valley Spotlight staff Adult Learning Classes For more information phone Wanda Clive Youth Centre is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 pm. All ages welcome. We are accepting donations of craft supplies, food or drink. Thank you for your support. Contact Sonia at or Wanda at The Clive Library is celebrating its 30 Anniversary by handing out free memberships to our patrons for the next year (Sept. 1, 2010-Sept.1, 2011). The Economic Development Committee is in the process of designing a brochure to promote home-based businesses in the Clive area. If you would like your business placed in this promotional brochure, please contact Dave Lesstrange or Wanda Wagner Clive Centennial Homecoming Celebration August 3-6, Volunteers are needed! The Thrift Store has relocated to Clive Corner Gas. Feel free to shop from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm, 7 days a week. Pioneers and Progress reprints are now available in softcover from the Village Office for $ Clive Hotel has a High Speed Internet Café in the front lobby. Bookings available for quarter, half or full hour. Meals on Wheels Orders are placed once a month, with a minimum $30 order required. For more information contact Wanda. The Village of Clive has a website at If you wish to have an event posted on the site, please the details to cliveab@platinum.ca. Clive Minor Baseball submitted by Stacey Sim Registration Night and General Meeting - March 2 at Clive Arena. Registration from 3 pm - 6 pm and General Meeting and Information Night at 6 pm. It is important that we know our registration numbers and have coaching in place early so that we can get teams entered into their respective leagues, which takes place early in April. We are looking for parents or community members that are interested in coaching and/or volunteering for our association this year. Feel free to contact President, Ted or at staceysim@platinum.ca if you are willing to help out. Confucius

10 A10 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 Community Sign on Hwy 12 to have an event put up call Block Parents contact Tara Breitkreuz for more details. Chatelaine Club (Westling) meets 3rd 7:30, Westling Hall, Margaret Ronald Clive Ag Society meets every third Thursday at the Clive Arena. President is Ryan Ronald Clive Baptist Church Kids worship (age 5 to gr. 6) at 10 am. Sunday School (Jr., Sr. high and adult) 10 am. Regular worship service at 11 am. Children s Church (ages 2 - gr. 2) at 11 am. Youth - Friday nights at 7:00 pm. Ron Orr Clive Christian Fellowship for Sunday School times and information contact Pastor Rowland at Clive Community Hall Tracy Hallman Clive Curling Club Bev Krochak Clive and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Wanda Wagner, Clive FCSS Outreach Coordinator, Office phone: (403) wwagner.fcss@platinum.ca Clive Fire Dept. is looking for new members. If you would like to develop skills in this field, call the village office. Contact: Monte Zaytsoff Clive Historical Society Louise Bell Clive Lions Club meets 2nd and 4th Wed. of the month, 7:30 at Clive Community Hall. Clive Meeting Room Anita Gillard Clive Multi 4-H Arleen Henderson at Clive Public Library Sandra Ward (Located below Village Office) Tuesday 12:30-7:30 pm Wednesday 10:00-4:30 pm Thursday 10:00-4:30 pm Clive School Principal: Corrine Thorstainson 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Tees Hall. Beavers: Martine Huyssoon Cubs: Benjie Gray Scouts: TBA Group: Shelly Gray Fitness Facility in Clive in the Clive Hardware Building ( St). Contact Dawn for membership information and hours of operation, at Greyhound Agency is available at Clive Village Foods to meet your freight and travel needs. Lutheran Church services will be held at 10 am. Regular Sunday School and Youth Group at 10 am. For further information contact Keith Wagner Neighborhood Revitalization Association (NRA). If you have any questions, or need information on this association, please call Louise at POP Parents of Preschoolers Playgroup facilitator Shelley Pelletier Tees-Clive TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Clib meetings every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Clive Christian Fellowship Church. Contact Annita Cole at New members always welcome. Thrift Store Tuesday afternoons 1:00-5:00 pm Westling Hall Lisa Bierens It Pays to Advertise A lion met a tiger as they drank beside a pool Said the tiger, Tell me why you re always roaring like a fool? That s not foolish, said the lion with a twinkle in his eye. They call me King of all the beasts, it pays to advertise! A rabbit heard them talking and ran home like a streak, He thought he d try the lion s plan, but all he did was squeak! A fox came to investigate and had dinner in the woods The Moral is Never advertise unless you ve got the goods! - Rulon Hillam To advertise in the Chautauqua call or thechautauqua@gmail.com Clive Seniors Circle Join them on Monday afternoons at 1:30 pm for friendship, floor curling, shuffle board, pool, cards or carpet bowling. All activities are at the Meeting Room. Contact Albert Wagner for more information at Clive Skating Club Clive/Tees Neighbourhood Place Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00-4:00 pm. Call Clive United Church worship service at 10:00 am. Contact Shealagh McClelland Clive Village Office Mayor: Anita Gillard Deputy Mayor: Luci Henry Councilors: Bev Krochak, Tammy Gladue, Dan Graden Website: Council meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Town Office.

11 Friday, February 4, 2011 The Chautauqua A11 Mirror Community February 6-13 Men's Bonspiel We are looking for Men's teams. Great door prizes and supper on Friday Feb. 11/11. For more information call Sandy Saturday, February 12 Valentine s Tea & Bake Sale at Mirror United Church at 2:00 pm. Visions Country Gospel entertaining. Everyone welcome. Monday, February 14 Mirror Friends of the Library Society Annual General Meeting at 7:00 pm., followed by the regular monthly meeting. Friday, March 4 World Day of Prayer at Mirror United Church at 10:00 a.m. Mirror Curling Club is looking for Curlers, (10) and up, Any Skill Level. Great fun & Great Exercise. More info phone Sandy at , or Bob Neighbourhood Network The Mirror Youth Program runs Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm at the Mirror Skating Rink. This program is in need of board games for youth. If anyone has any games to donate please contact Tami at MIRROR & DISTRICT 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Homecoming & Centennial Celebration July 13, 14 & 15, Next meeting of the Centennial Committee is Jan 27/2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mirror Museum. Please pass the word and inform as many people as you can who may be interested in attending. Old Tyme Dance at the Mirror Community Hall 4th Saturday every other month starting November. Door and Cash Bar open at 7 pm. Dancing 8-11:30 pm, lunch to follow. $10/person (please bring lunch). Everyone welcome. For more information call Dianne or Lisa Alix/Mirror TOPS at Alix United Church, Thursdays 6:45 pm. Everyone welcome. Jolly Seniors Coffee is on every weekday morning at the Friendly Inn Mirror United Church by Gale Richardson A blue suede jacket was left at the Mirror United Church at the Autumn Tea in October. If this is yours, please call Gale During February, we ask for donations to support our Annual Insurance Fundraiser. Any help is appreciated. Mirror School & Site For Sale By Tender The Mirror & District Community Development Association is accepting tenders for the purchase of the Mirror School and site. Property is being sold as is, where is. The school comprises of two buildings, a playground and approx 13 acres of land waiting to be developed. The Association is seeking for profit and not for profit tenders for this sale as they would like the buildings to remain available for community use. Although all tenders will be considered the highest bid may not be successful. Mirror is a small quiet hamlet administered by Lacombe County. It has excellent road linkages to the Highway 21 corridor, to Lacombe and to Stettler. House prices are relatively low, yet the community has a great number of services available. Tenders need to include the following information: Name of proposed principle owner; bid price; a description of the proposed purpose for the buildings and site; a down payment of 10% of the bid price. If you have any questions please contact gophergirl04@telus.net entitling the E mail School Tender Enquiry or write to the address below. Tender deadline: Feb 28 th Please mail tenders to: Mirror & District Community Development Association P.O. Box 265, Mirror, AB. T0B 3C0 Suppers - 2nd Wednesdays of each 5:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn. Floor Curling held Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the Community Hall. Pancake Breakfast - 2nd Sunday of the month. 9-1:00 the Jolly Seniors. Birthdays celebrated the 4th Wednesday of each month. Mirror Alliance Church Morning worship and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Phone: For Youth Group times and ages, contact or check Mirror United Church Sunday services at 9:30 am with Sunday School available for children of all ages. For information call Gale RAILWAY LIQUOR STORE Hours: Monday - Thursday: Noon - 8 pm Friday - Saturday: Noon - 10 pm Sunday: Noon - 6 pm Ave. Mirror News from the Friends of the Mirror Library Society By Gale Richardson A Memorial Plaque in remembrance of Heather Beamish has been hung in the library. Heather was a long-time volunteer at the library and the librarian from Feb Annual General Meeting at 7:00 pm followed by the Regular monthly meeting. We are still collecting bottles/cans as a fundraiser. They can be left at the library. New books, both for children/youth and adults, are appearing on the shelves. Come in and have a look. Lots of new slightly used books are out on the shelves for sale - 25 each, $2 for a bagful or $5 for a box! at We extend a warm welcome to anyone who may be looking for a church home. There is a time for coffee & fellowship after service. Go to We also have a new address: bmunitedchurch@gmail.com Mirror Seventh - Day Adventist Church (corner of 52 St & 51 Ave, north) Saturday Sabbath time: 10:00 am. Prayer Meeting: Winter: in homes. All are welcome to attend. Cliff Buelow Pastor Ron Henderson ; cell: Mirror Guiding groups Sparks ages 5 & 6 (ECS/Gr. 1) Brownies ages 7 & 8 (Gr. 2 & 3) Guides ages 9-11 (Gr. 4,5,6) Pathfinders ages (Gr. 7,8,9) Rangers ages 15+ (Gr. 10,11, 12) We celebrate 100 years of Guiding in Canada in 2010! Join us for adventures, challenge, friendship, and fun! Meeting time is Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 pm. For information, or to register, please call Gale Mint cookies are available for sale! 1st Parlby Creek Scouts meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 8:00 pm at the Tees Hall.

12 A12 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 I went out with some friends last night and tied one on. Knowing that I was wasted, I did something that I have never done before. I took the bus home. I arrived home safe and warm, which seemed really surprising as I have never driven a bus before. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:00 pm in the Town of Bashaw Council Chambers Present Mayor Bob Cammidge Call to Order Bashaw Drugs KNOWLEDGEABLE * TRUSTED * ACCESSIBLE* CARING Main Street Bashaw Our Pharmacists are a valuable health resource. They will: Work with your physician to manage your medication Monitor your drug therapy Focus on positive health outcomes Answer all of your medication questions Identify treatment strategies Provide information and advice on healthy living Visit our store for: Home Health Care Maybeline Cosmetics Greeting Cards Stationery and Magazines Lottery Tickets/Sales Councillors: Staff: I just got off the phone with a buddy who lives in Alberta. He said that since early this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and it is still falling. The temperature is dropping to well below zero and the north wind is increasing. His wife has done nothing but look through the kitchen window all day long. He says that if it gets much worse, he may have to let her in Rob McDonald Jason Olson Bryan Gust Penny Shantz Rosemary Wittevrongel, Chief Administrative Officer Murray Holroyd, Public Works Foreman Public: Terri Brown-Gust, Ed Hagel, Bashaw Municipal Library Board Mayor Cammidge called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. A. AGENDA OPEN: 9:00 to 5:30 Daily Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays The following addition was made to the agenda: E.14 Main Street Hanging Planters AGENDA 1. MOVED by Councillor McDonald that council approve the Res agenda as amended. B. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATION 1. Bashaw Municipal Library 2011 Budget Request - Source Unknown Also Available: Catalogue Agent Dry Cleaning Services Bashaw Municipal Library representatives Terri Brown-Gust and Ed Hagel entered the chambers at 7:15 pm. Bashaw Municipal Library representatives provided information on their 2011 Budget request of $8, They reviewed the Library s user stats, hours of operation and the programs and activities that they offer noting that with the increased number of hours open, including Saturday morning, users and memberships have increased as well as a variety of programming being offered. Council thanked Terri and Ed for their presentation and they left NOVEMBER 16, REGULAR MEETING Res council chambers at 7:28 pm. C. MINUTES It was noted that the spelling of Katherine Cunniffe be corrected. MOVED by Councillor Gust to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 16, 2010 as amended. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Mayor Cammidge presented a report on the following: Council Strategic Planning November 17, BRAD Executive Committee November 19, 2010 in Killam. Ports to Plains initiative was discussed. Council Orientation November 20, 2010 in Bashaw which was well attended by all Councils in the region and was very well done. AUMA Convention November 22-25, 2010 this had some very good sessions, and lacked in other areas. BDSS Christmas Treasure Chest Draw, November 27, 2010 BRAED Board of Directors Meeting, December 2, 2010 in Provost gave the opportunity to tour their new recreational facility and share highlights for each community at the roundtable discussion. Elections were held and Killam Mayor Bud James is the Chair and Mayor Cammidge will serve on the executive board for one year. Camrose and Area Lodge Authority Meeting, December 3, The Board reviewed the deficit positions of all three lodges, partially offset the deficit with reserves and set the requisition for CALA will be sending a letter to the Minister regarding the promised increased LAP operating funding. Emergency Management Council Orientation, December 6, 2010 provided an overview of Council s roles and responsibilities in a disaster. 2. Councillor Shantz presented the following reports: Council Orientation. November 20, AUMA Convention November 22-25, 2010 which offered some very good sessions, however overall lacked its usual energy. Council Strategic Planning November 17, BRAED Board of Directors Meeting, December 2, 2010 in Provost. Emergency Management Council Orientation, December 6, BARB Meeting, December 6, The Board discussed a strategy to increase public skating hours and make the information available on the message center of the arena phone. Zamboni requires repairs to the tank and is in need of other repairs. 3. Councillor Gust presented the following: Council Strategic Planning November 17, Council Orientation November 20, Emergency Management Council Orientation, November 15, Bashaw Bus Society Meeting, December 6, The society completed another Casino fundraising initiative and is looking at replacing the handi-bus. 4. Councillor McDonald reported on: Council Strategic Planning November 17, Bashaw Youth Foundation Meeting where the Board reviewed fundraising and also planned an event to raise funds for a local couple who recently experienced a serious accident. 5. Councillor Olson reported on: Council Strategic Planning November 17, Council Orientation November 20, Emergency Management Council Orientation, November 15, CAO Wittevrongel submitted the following report to Council: Seniors Lodge Site. Agreement for sale document for the Senior s Lodge Facility is in process of being drafted in consultation with Denis Beesley. Budget. Target for 1st Draft Budget presentation is December 21, 2010 meeting AUMA Convention had some great moments, especially closing keynote address, and also lacked energy overall Performance Appraisals for staff are completed Centennial Statue Project. All items to be incorporated for the statues have been found or purchased, The poker table and stools hopefully will be put together with the help of a local business 7. Town Foreman Holroyd s report was presented to Council on various Town Projects: Facility Tour date for Council set for Thursday December 9, 2010 at 10:30 am. Streets. Tandem gravel truck slated for repairs to the walking beam bushings, and Snow Removal policy requires updating for priority snow clearing routes once Senior s Lodge Facility is constructed Decorations and Float. Christmas decorations are up and the float is being worked on.

13 Friday, February 4, The Chautauqua A13 TOWN OF BASHAW COUNCIL MINUTES REPORTS MOVED by Councillor Olson to accept Committee Res Reports D1-D7 as information. E. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING SERVICES Res regretfully declines the Bashaw Victim Services Society request for the town to provide accounting services to the Society and encourages Bashaw Victim Services to hire a private individual to provide the services. BASHAW LIBRARY 1. MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Bashaw Library BOARD 2011 BUDGET Board 2011 budget request presentation be accepted as REQUEST information. Res MONTHLY 2. MOVED by Councillor Gust that the Monthly Statement to STATEMENT November 30, 2010 be approved as presented. NOV. 30, 2010 Res BL ST READ 3. FIRE PIT REGULATION BY-LAW Res BL ND READ FIRE PIT REGULATION BY-LAW Res Moved by Councillor McDonald to give By-Law , Fire Pit Regulation By-Law, a first reading. Moved by Councillor Olson to give By-Law , a second reading. BL UNANIMOUS Moved by Councillor Shantz to give By-Law , CONSENT FIRE PIT unanimous consent for a third reading. REGULATION BY-LAW Res UNANIMOUSLY BL RD READ FIRE PIT REGULATION BY-LAW Res Moved by Councillor Olson to give By-Law , a third reading. BL ST READ 4. MOVED by Councillor McDonald to give By-Law GARBAGE PICKUP RATE , Garbage Pickup Rates By-Law a first reading. BY-LAW Res BL ND READ GARBAGE PICKUP RATE BY-LAW Res Moved by Councillor Olson to give By-Law , a second reading. BL UNANIMOUS Moved by Councillor Shantz to give By-Law , CONSENT GARBAGE PICKUP RATE BY-LAW unanimous consent for a third reading. Res UNANIMOUSLY BL RD READ GARBAGE PICKUP RATE BY-LAW Res Moved by Councillor Olson to give By-Law , a third reading. COMMUNITY IMPRVMT 5. MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town of TAX CONCESSION POLICY Bashaw Council accepts the draft Community Improvement Res and Tax Concession Policy as a working document base for discussion at the December 21, 2010 Council meeting.. POLICY MOVED by Councillor Shantz that the Town of Bashaw NOTIFICATION OF Council approves the revisions to Policy as EMERGENCIES presented. Res REGIONAL 7. MOVED by Councillor Shantz to accept the OPERATORS correspondence from Alberta Environment regarding the CONSORTIUM next steps to undertake an assessment of online monitoring Res and remote control systems at each of the participating water treatment plants to be submitted to Alberta Transportation by a qualified engineering consultant and that the initiative be brought to the Mayors, Reeves and CAO s groups regional meetings. HIGWAY 12/21 8. MOVED by Councillor Shantz that the following be sent to WATER COMMISSION the Highway Commission as the Town of Bashaw 2011 BUDGET FEEDBACK Council s feedback on the draft budget: Res * that a detailed breakdown of contract pipeline operation costs be provided * that the rationale be given for the sale of water in 2011 appearing to be overly optimistic based on 2010 figure VICTIM SERVICES 9. MOVED by Councillor Shantz that the Town of Bashaw RCMP P/T ADMIN 10. MOVED by Councillor Gust that the Town of Bashaw REQUEST Council regretfully does not have the financial and Res budgetary resources to fund a part-time administrative position in the Bashaw RCMP Detachment and that Council, at the detachments request, would send a letter to the Alberta Solicitor General outlining the issues and concerns with lack of sufficient funding for administration staffing in the RCMP Detachment Office. UTILITY ACCOUNT 11. MOVED by Councillor McDonald that the Town of WRITEOFFS Bashaw Council writes off utility accounts in the amount of Res $1, as follows: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ AEMA REPORT 12. MOVED by Councillor Shantz to accept the Municipal REGIONAL DISASTER Report for Alberta Emergency Management, outlining the EXERCISE very successful regional disaster services exercise Res highlights as presented. PARKLAND 13. MOVED by Councillor McDonald to forward the REGIONAL LIBRARY completed Parkland Library Satisfaction survey to the PRL SATISFACTION SURVEY Board. Res MAINSTREET 14. MOVED by Councillor Gust that a budget of $3000 be BEAUTIFICATION approved for 2011 for the purchase of 20 self watering PLANTERS hanging plant containers for 10 Main Street light poles, Res along with the purchase of associated hanging basket plants and soils and that Main Street Beautification projects be funded from the Electric Franchise fees revenues which are to be dedicated to Town community beautification initiatives. F. INFORMATION 1. The news release regarding of the extension of the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund projects completion dates to October 31, 2011 was presented. 2. Fortis contact information was presented. 3. A list of Minutes and Reports available to council was circulated. INFORMATION MOVED by Councillor McDonald to accept information Res item F1-F3 as presented. Foreman Murray Holroyd left the council chambers at 9:40 pm. G. IN CAMERA INCAMERA 1. MOVED by Councillor McDonald to proceed in camera at Res :40 pm. i) Alberta Animal Services Contract ii) Personnel CAO Performance Appraisal RECONVENE 2. MOVED by Councillor McDonald to reconvene the Res meeting at 9:58 pm. C ARRIED ALBERTA ANIMAL 13. SERVICES 2011 CONTRACT Res MOVED by Councillor Olson that the Town of Bashaw Council enter into a one year agreement for 2011 By-Law Enforcement Services with Alberta Animal Control with the Mayor and CAO being authorized to sign the agreements. H. ADJOURN ADJOURN 1. MOVED by Councillor McDonald to adjourn at 9:59 pm. Res

14 A14 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 Bashaw Ag Society meeting the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Ag Grounds. Contact Penny or the Ag office at Bashaw Art Club Bashaw Bottle Depot Wed, Thurs, Sat. 9:00-4:30 pm Bashaw Bus Society Shuttle every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:00 - noon. Trips to by Rev. Robin King All That s Required Camrose are offered on the 2nd Monday and the 4th Friday of the month. Call Marianne at for more information. Bashaw Centennial Committee Meetings 2nd and the 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm at the Bashaw Tourism Building, Heritage Park at Street, just behind the Bashaw Arena and Curling Rink. Bashaw Community Church 11:00 am Sunday Service and 11:00 am Sunday School. Fellowship Lunch 1st Sunday of the month. Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm (Jarvis) Ave. Contact Daniel Friesen Bashaw Daycare Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm Bashaw & District Chamber of Commerce Meetings are the 4th Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Tourist Booth. Phone/Fax: 780- Things always seem complicated don t they? I ve been reading in the news about the federal government s strategy for justice and new legislation they plan to introduce to make Canadians safer. This includes higher spending on prisons, mandatory minimum prison terms for non-violent offences, an end to conditional sentencing and an end to early parole. As Mr. Harper says, Canadians want to feel safe, and to do that the bad guys have to be taken out of circulation. People feel safer when crime statistics go down and they have the, well, statistics to prove it. Okay, good point. But the Church Council on Justice and Corrections, a 39 year old coalition of eleven religious denominations including the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican and United Churches, argues that s simply spending more tax dollars to put more people in prison. Like our neighbour to the south, which has the highest documented incarceration rate in the world, we are simply locking away the problem in an environment that makes people worse, not better. The majority of lowrisk offenders, they argue are the marginalized in society, the poor, the mentally ill or addicted, the socially unequipped. Instead, spending should be increased on social programs, community and skills building, health and employment programs aimed at the marginalized. That s what makes communities safer, they argue, and they have studies and statistics to back it up. Okay, good point. I realize it s way more complicated than lock em away or help em out. At least, I m pretty sure it s more complicated than that. I mean, isn t that why we have lawyers and politicians to work it out for us? On the other hand... aren t both absolutely necessary? If we truly want to build healthy communities, we can t just lock out the parts - and people - we don t want. Public safety is improved in communities that support people in all walks of life, that engage and encourage individuals and families to build positive and healthy relationships with each other. I think these are communities that have managed to see through all the complications society has constructed and look at people for who they are and engage them, who they are and where they are. Yeah, I know that sounds pretty ambiguous and maybe I m just dreaming, but what a world it would be if we could approach things that simply. The prophet Micah did. He lived in the latter part of the 8th century BC. He spoke out about ethical issues and socioeconomic injustice and believed that religion without social justice was meaningless. He lived at a time when the divide between rich and poor was huge and getting bigger. A key issue in his day: rich landowners were bribing judges to allow them to expropriate land and livestock from shepherds and poor farmers. The dispossessed then drifted into the cities, causing overcrowding and severe social problems. Micah didn t see a complicated situation. He saw people adrift and broken and he offered them this: God has told you what is good, and what does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8). Can you imagine what the world would be like if we could make things that simple? Micah could, I think. He didn t call for giving up of the law, nor did he suggest that wrong shouldn t be punished (in fact he was very vocal about punishing corrupt officials and the rich who exploit the poor). He had a message of hope that looked forward to forward a time of restoration and peace for his people. All that we need is to share a little more justice, kindness and humility in our daily lives. Evening of Percussion with Bruce Landmark Bashaw Majestic Theatre Saturday February 12/11 7:30 pm. $20/person. Dessert and coffee. Tickets available at Bashaw Groceries or at the door Box 645 Bashaw AB T0B 0H0. president@enjoybashaw.com Web site: The Bashaw & District Food Bank located at Bashaw and District Support Services. Anyone in need of assistance is welcome to access this service. Please call to have a hamper arranged. Bashaw & District Preschool For more info/ to register your child, please call Bashaw Elks meet 1st Wednesday of the month for a Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm at the Bashaw Community Centre. (No meetings July and August). For more info contact Leon Braseth Bashaw Historical Society meeting the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Place. Contact Pam at Bashaw Home Support Program Routine housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry. For more information call BDSS at Bashaw Library (in the Community Centre) Open: Library Hours: Monday 1:30-4:30 pm Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. 10 am - 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:30-1:30 pm, Sat. 10-noon Free internet access, books, movies, & more! Preschool Storytime - 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:30 am.

15 Friday, February 4, 2011 Coming Events - Bashaw Bashaw Curling Club Bonspiels Men s Spiel Feb , 2011 $140 entry Mixed Spiel Mar , 2011 $120 entry Merchant s Spiel Mar , 2011 Club Spiel Mar , 2011 For further information please contact or Bashaw Figure Skating Club Bottle Drive Saturday, February 12. Call Carrie or for pick up. Evening of Percussion with Bruce Landmark Bashaw Majestic Theatre on Saturday February 12/2011 at 7:30 pm. $20/ person. Dessert and coffee served. Contact information: Val at Bashaw Groceries, A Fantastic Family Carnival February 20, 2-5 pm. The Bashaw Branch of the AWI is excited to invite you to attend our first Old Fashioned Boxed Lunch Social Saturday, February 26th, Bashaw Royal Canadian Legion 11:30 am 3 pm (bidding starts at 11:45 am). Our goal is to help raise money for Bashaw s Centennial Celebrations this coming August and to have the opportunity to socialize with fellow community members while doing so. This old fashioned custom dictates that the ladies each bring an attractively packaged, homemade boxed lunch for two, complete with beverage. Each lunch will be auctioned off to the highest bidder who will then get to enjoy that lunch with the lady who made it. What a wonderful way to raise money and get to meet others in our community! All boxed lunches must be delivered to the Legion before the noon bidding begins. Please keep lunches refrigerated prior to delivery. So as not to ruin the surprise for the bidders, please deliver your boxed lunches to the Legion kitchen wrapped in a paper or plastic bag. For further information, contact Irene Jarvis at Bashaw Art Club will be hosting watercolour classes with Sonja Zacharias March 1, 8 & 15, 10:00-3:00 pm. Preregistration is required. Call Bashaw Adult Learning Courses For information, or to register, contact Jackie Web Site Planning & Web Site Design: March 4 at Neighbourhood Place. $30 (full day) Rural Business Breakfast Series: Legacy, Lifestyle and Retirement Planning: February 24, 2011, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Setting Up a Family Council: March 4, 2011, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Stewardship, Philanthropy, and Setting Up a Family Foundation: March 24, 2011, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Video conferencing is now available. SUTTON LANDMARK REAL ESTATE Wayne Sommers RESIDENTAL ALIX: recreational 13.2 acres with cabin, 1 mile from the lake. $140,000 ALIX: Raw acreage.91 acres $31,500 ALIX: Farm, by creek $207,000 BASHAW: 2 acres 1 mile from town with 2-bedroom mobile & shop. $119,000 MEETING CREEK: 4.5 acres with old house and some services $135,000 DELBURNE Water-backed property, 1989 modular, 3 bed & 2 bath, with garage and land $139,500 COMMERCIAL ALIX: 2,000 sq ft Commercial building best buy on 2 corner 50 ft. lots, complete with 2 bath and double attached garage. $175,000. BASHAW: Flower Shop in Royal Bank building. Seller financing available $198,000 The Chautauqua A15 FOR SALE FOR SALE: Cabinet model stereo - working condition. Nice piece of furniture to make cupboard, bookcase, etc. Reasonable offers. Gale TUPPERWARE...The Perfect Fit! No Experience Necessary...Fun Guaranteed! Tupperware Party Hosting ~ Earn Money and Have Fun! Own Your Own Home-Based Business ~ Full-time Earnings ~ Part-time Hours I Can Show You How! Call Karen Barwell kbear.94@hotmail.com REAL ESTATE FOR RENT For Rent in Alix: 3-bedroom mobile home with fireplace and fenced yard. $675/month + utilities. Call LAKESIDE CONDOS: Alix 1200 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large balcony. 5 appliances. Available January 1, Call REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE Space for Lease Main Street, Clive. Suitable for retail or offices. Available April 1, $600 + utilities. Call Lorrie VEHICLES FOR SALE Elnora Motors (2005) Ltd. Elnora, Alberta PH: FAX: elnoramotors.ca 2008 GMC SLT Duramax 4x4 Crew 130,000 km $37, Ford Ranger AC 5 spd, 4 L V6, 90,395 km $7, Chev 1/2 ton X-cab 135,000 km $12, Pontiac Torrent 28,000 km $20, Chev Uplander, 33,100 km, $18, Buick Allure CXL, 135,000 km $12, Buick Park Ave Ultra, loaded, command start, 129,000 km, $15, Pontiac Sunfire 5 spd, burgundy, 134,000 km, $3, Chevrolet Impala, 145,000 km, $5, CHILDCARE Childcare available in my home 1mile west of Tees, 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. First Aide, years of experience (young grandma). Crafts, games, outdoor activities, healthy snacks and meals included. Susanne SERVICES Dog Grooming: central to Mirror and Alix. Call Life Insurance Guaranteed Investments Guaranteed Income for Life Exciting Registered Education Savings Plan Options! Have Questions? I have answers.

16 A16 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 FEBRUBARY 2011 ALIX SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT Loretta Brayford Cody Brayford Jim Barclay Walking Club 9:00 6 Pancake Breakfast 9 - Drop In Jam Session Noon - 4 ACH 13 1st Annual Cutter Rally at Alix Ag Grounds 10:30 a.m. registration 11:30 hook up Noon Cutter Rally 20 Kitty Parlby Doug Humphry Gaytan Humphry Pancake Breakfast 9 - ACH Jam Session Noon - 4 ACH 27 Tim Docherty Wayne Forster Alix/Mirror Youth Centre open Thursdays after school until 6:00 p.m. for 9-12 year olds. 7 Bernice Ray Earl Docherty 14 Happy Valentine s Day! 21 Darcy Beier Family Day! 28 Marlene Sutley 22 Waste Transfer Station (Dump) Hours Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 10:00-6:00 pm Coming Events Ag Society 1st Annual Cutter Rally Sunday, February 13 at Alix Ag Grounds. 10:30 a.m. Registration. 11:30 a.m. Hook up. Noon Cutter Rally. Terry Allan or , Norm Catellier , Bob Barnes Horse riders welcome. Hot chocolate and hot dogs. The Arena Board has established an Arena Building Committee. Anyone interested in being on this committee is invited to attend the next meeting on February 15, Alix Minor Hockey Association 3rd Annual Sticks n Ice Tournament Saturday, February 19, This outdoor tournament is being held on Alix Lake with teams invited from all over Alberta. Junior Curling 6:30 pm 8 Bill Brown Mitchell Blomgren Shirley Ray Walking Club 9 ACH Junior Curling 6:30 pm 15 Walking Club 9:00 Junior Curling 6:30 pm Rich Joy Walking Club 9 ACH Junior Curling 6:30 pm 1 Tara Barclay Kevin Kullman Walking Club 9:00 Junior Curling 6:30 pm 23 Seniors Drop In Mon. - Sat. 1:30-4:30 pm 2 Ground Hog Day! Rose Richardson Devon Mehle Yoga 1:30-2:30 ACH Council Meeting 9 Yoga 1:30-2:30 ACH 16 Rob Blomgren Yoga 1:30-2:30 ACH Council Meeting Mitchell Mehle Jackie Stauffer Yoga 2:00-3:00 ACH 2 Earl & Bonnie Docherty Marg Reynolds Yoga 2:00-3:00 ACH Council Meeting Mixed Curling 7 pm 24 Don Brown Holly Buelow Walking Club 9 am 6:45 pm Lions Club meets Mixed Curling 7 pm Village Green Box Pickup 3 Lynda Marshall Walking Club 9 am 6:45 pm Mixed Curling 7 pm Medical Clinic Appointments: Yoga Feb Apr. 13 (8 weeks) 2:00-3:00 pm on Wednesdays at Alix Community Hall. Cost $32 ($5 Drop in). Register with Beth Richardson ( ) Public Skating and Shinny Times Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for public skating from 3:30 4:45 pm as well as Sunday 1-2 pm. Shinny will be Wednesday 5-6 pm and Sunday 2-3 pm. Sunday may be cancelled if games are booked. Cost $2 drop in, $20 single season pass, $50 family season pass. Alix Women s Institute Tea Saturday, February 26 at 1:30 pm at Alix Drop In Centre. Everyone welcome. 3 Adult Walking Club 9-10 ACH Alix Angels Ladies Hockey Come watch the gals play at Alix Arena at 8:15 p.m! February 7 vs Clive February 14 vs Blackfalds 6:45 pm Mixed Curling 7 pm 10 Chris & Edith Schultz Walking Club 9 am 6:45 pm Lions Club meets Mixed Curling 7 pm Village Green Box Pickup 17 Adult Walking Club 9-10 ACH 6:45 pm 25 4 Bill Russell Amber Russell Ashley Russell PAPER DAY! Walking Club Paper Deadline Janaia Barclay Mark Hougestol Walking Club 9 ACH 18 PAPER DAY! Walking Club 9-10 Paper Deadline Violet Leitch-Andrews Murray Wardley Walking Club 9 ACH 4 PAPER DAY! Walking Club 9-10 To book the Alix Community Hall contact the staff at Home Hardware. Any other concerns call Dave Dewald or Cathy Perry Curt Peterson 3rd Annual Sticks N Ice Pond Hockey Tournament Alix Lake 26 Ryan Mehle Alix WI Tea 1:30 pm Drop In 5 Alix Bottle Depot Mon., Tues., Wed. 11:00-5:00 pm Sat. 11:00-4:30 pm Jam Session Live Entertainment Old Time Country & Western Dance Alix Community Hall 1st & 3rd Sunday 12-4 pm $2.00 Admission (proceeds to Alix Community Hall) Bring your instrument, come out and dance, or just enjoy the entertainment Everyone Welcome Contact - Henry Rediron

17 Chautauqua Friday, February 4, nd Section A Touch of Grace Grace Redman RMT, Hot & Cold Stones, Massage Therapist. Main Street Place Anthony Henday Historical Society Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Museum; new members welcome. Ray at Can Skate, Seniors & Synchronized Skating Kathy or Keri Chamber of Commerce meets at the Soda Shop. Contact Leah at Cowboy Church 2nd & last Wednesday of month, 7:00 pm Elnora Drop In. For more info call Verna at Cumberland Hall to book the hall for your next gathering, please contact Ada & Gerry Linneberg at Delburne Ag Society meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Pat McDonell Delburne Community Hall For bookings please contact Shelly at Delburne Curling Club Contact Louise Smith at Delburne Drop In Centre Play Crib on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Carpet Bowling Tuesday 1:30 pm Music & Dance 2nd, 4th & 5th Fri 1-4 p.m. General meetings third 10:00 Delburne Family Chiropractic Dr Dale Spielman Delburne 4-H Beef Club New members welcome. For information call Lee-Ann at or Randy at Delburne Gospel Church Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Home Bible Studies. Call Delburne Library Tuesday - Friday: 11:00-5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00-2:00 pm. Delburne & Districts Light Horse Association New members welcome. Cattle Penning Friday evenings start in June. Contact Darlene Schlag / , or Peter van Elmpt (Pres) / D e l b u r n e 4H Coal Trail Riders - New members welcome. For more in- formation contact Kimberly Lund at Delburne Minor Hockey Meeting 1st Thursday of the month. Call Dale or Karla Delburne Neighborhood Place Coordinator: Jayne Harrison. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Delburne Moms & Tots every Wednesday at Delburne United Church. Contact Linda Attfield at for information. Delburne Pharmacist Services - Alix Drugs provides a full prescription service for customers. Shannon Glover is able to deliver to Delburne and area residents. Call Delburne Playschool Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9-11:30 in St. Michael's Catholic Church (basement). Call Jane or Jayne at Delburne Pottery Club - inexpensive to learn, fun group, excellent instruction. Call Norma at Delburne United Church Worship service and Sunday School every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. For more info call Judy Walker or Carol Economic Development Group New members welcome! Come and express your ideas! Contact Karen ELKS meet 2nd Monday of the month at 8 pm sharp. Contact Roy Jamieson ELKS Senior Bus to Red Deer travels 2nd & 4th Thursday from Elk Haven. For more info contact Bob Manning at FCSS Family School Wellness worker Candice Wilton - Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the school Footcare Clinic 1st Wednesday of month. For appointments call the Elnora EHC at Location: Elk Haven. Cost: $20 Great Bend Ladies Aide Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month. New Members Welcome. Contact Blanche Wells at Great Bend Sewing Circle Meet 2nd Wednesday of month at Great Bend Church of Christ Learning Center at 2 pm. Harvest Gym Healthy Communities Initiative New members welcome! Call for info. Junior Forest Wardens Regular meeting nights Thursdays at the Lousana Hall For more info contact Deb Jackson at or Karen Fegan at Karate Tuesday and Wednesday at Delburne Hall. Contact Jan Lab Services Every Wednesday morning from 9-12 at the Elnora Health Center. To make an appointment call Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Meet 2nd Saturday of the month at 1:30 pm. Jeanette or Flora Newcomers to Delburne Please stop by Neighbourhood Place for a Welcome package. Overeaters Anonymous Tues. 1:00 & 7:00. Contact Marilyn The Royal Canadian Legion Open to the public Fri. and Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Hall Rental available. Meetings last Wednesday of the month. New members are always welcome. Contact John McLeod St Columbia Anglican Church services are the 1st Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Holy Communion with Rev John McKay 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays Lay reader 9:30am Morning Prayer Contact Jean School Council (PAC) Contact Tracy Jackson for more information. Village Office Hours Mon - Thurs 9 am 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm) Fridays 9:00-12:00 pm CLOSED afternoon Council meetings 4 pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Well-Baby Immunization Clinics 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Neighborhood Place by appt only, call Elnora CHC Wheels on Meals Hot meals delivered Mon- Wed-Fri at lunch time. Call Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

18 B2 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 PURE ENERGY GAMMA WAY (beside ATB, Delburne) Gamma Energy Healing: an alternative ancient healing without drugs. First session 50% off by appointment only Whole Body Vibration Machine: 10 minutes = 1 hour workout. $60 unlimited per month Ionic Detoxification Foot Spa: Release toxins through your feet. $45 per session Psychic Readings: $1 per minute, min. 30 min. Angel Cards, Tumbled Stones, Buttons, Colour Aura, Crystal Ball ($45/ session) Rocks, Angels, Jewelry, Sage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, Incense, Sand Stone giftables, Fountains Self Help Workshops Call Kerri UPCOMING EVENTS 4-H Coal Trail Riders Annual Public Speaking presentations at the Cumberland Community Hall at 6:30 pm on Friday, February 4th. Everybody is welcome. Delburne & District Ag Society Sweetheart Steak & Lobster Dinner Saturday, February 12th at Delburne Hall. $50.00 a Ticket. 5:30 pm Cocktails, 6:30 pm Dinner. Silent Auction, Live Entertainment and Dance to Follow. Tickets available at the Arena or Bottle Depot. Semi Formal. For more information call Curling Leagues: Ladies, Mens, Seniors, Thursday Afternoon Fun League, Super League, Friday Family/Open Curling. Everyone Welcome!!! Contact Louise Adult Recreational Volleyball Contact Tracy Kozey (403) $5 per month. Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm at Delburne School, Large Gym Citizens On Patrol (COPs) aimed at reducing crime in our community through active participation of our citizens in crime Prevention. Together, we can make a difference and live in a safer community. Volunteers are needed for one night a month. To volunteer contact Kathy at , Mattie or Bev Women's Outreach services are available in your community! Appointments can be made for the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information or referrals call Neighbourhood or Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m. at the Delburne Drop In Centre. Floor curling could be played if enough are interested. For more info. call or FREE Telehealth Seminars: Broadcast from the Alberta Children s Hospital and coordinated by the Southern Alberta Family & Community Resource Centre. Registration 1 week prior to event is a must! PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION Facilitator: Lethbridge College Public Legal Education. Seating is limited. VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB! A facilitator will engage everyone with intriguing questions, as participants converse via video conference. No membership required. A collaborative program with the Delburne Municipal Library. ecampusalberta: Your connection to more than 400 online & 50 programs offered by 15 Alberta post-secondary institutions, including provincially accredited certificates, diplomas and applied degrees. For more information or to register for courses: Contact: Nora Smith at norasmith@chinooksedge.ab.ca Looking For A Course Not Yet Offered? There are endless possibilities access agricultural expertise take an art class keep in contact with family via and more. Talk to Nora and suggest possible courses for the future. Author Unknown Little Larrie Larrie 's kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals. One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person. Yes, said the policeman. The detectives want very badly to capture him. Larrie asked, "Why didn't you keep him when you took his picture? " ~~~~~~~~~~ Little Larrie attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse's legs and rump, and chest. After a few minutes, Larrie asked, Dad, why are you doing that? His father replied, Because when I'm buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy. Larrie, looking worried, said, Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom... Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

19 Friday, February 4, 2011 Delburne Municipal Library (Located on Main Street, Next to Little or Lot) Tuesday - Friday: 11:00-5:00 pm. Saturday 10:00 2:00 pm Come check out our growing collections of new books, magazines, and DVD s. Donations of books, Audio books and DVD in good condition are always welcome! Delburne RCMP Satellite Office now open most Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Call the Village Office at to book an appointment. Delburne Centralized School Phone: Website: Feb 11 Feb 17 Feb 21 Feb 24, 25 Bell Times School Begins: Lunch: School Ends: Great Bend News If you need to book the hall contact Dalora Wilton at or Lynn Williams Compressed Day (no school) Parent Council Meeting at 6:30 pm Family Day (no school) Teacher s Convention (no school) 8:40am 11:40am-12:20pm 3:15pm Kandahar Through Afghan Eyes 2010 From February 8th -11th Delburne Centralized School will be exhibiting Kandahar Through Afghan Eyes 2010, a collection of 30 photographs accompanied by a poem or narrative created by young Afghans aged Community members are welcome to come in and view the exhibit during school hours. Gearing s School of Driving Spring Classes Delburne Centralized School on March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 4:00-8:00 pm. For more information or to register go to: For any enquires please call Kindergarten Registration for Chinook s Edge is now accepting registrations for next Kindergarten year. To attend Kindergarten in August 2011, children must turn five years old by December 31, 2011 and a birth certificate will be required for registration. Accommodation may be made for four year-olds with special needs. For more information call Delburne Centralized School at Delburne Centralized School has a counseling wiki: for information on topics such as scholarships, post secondary institutions, Green Certificate etc. This will be updated regularly. Contact Tracy Ray Harvest Gym memberships: It s that time of year again to renew your gym memberships. Please see Robin in the Library to renew or to purchase a new membership. Adults: $50.00, Students attending DCS: $ New memberships expire August 31, The pass key for the Harvest Gym will only be handed out on non instructional days (non-school days). Harvest Gym Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 8:30pm, Weekends/Holidays 9:00am-8:30pm One Simple Act Wonderful Wetlands Wetlands are among the most productive and biological diverse ecosystems in the world. They play an important role in improving the quality and quantity of our water supplies. Wetlands are recognized and appreciated for their contribution to the health of Alberta s environment because they: Filter surface water often called nature s kidneys, wetlands trap sediment, absorb nutrients and remove chemical residues. Recharge groundwater by soaking up surface water and letting some of it seep back into the ground. Reduce the effects of drought by providing valuable sources of water for wildlife. Reduce the effects of flooding by storing runoff water and releasing it slowly. Support society and the economy by providing opportunities for tourism, canoeing, bird watching, photography, hunting, fishing and other activities. World Wetlands Day was February 2 The international theme for World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2011 is "wetlands and forests - forests for water and wetlands" in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Forests. Human activities have an impact on wetlands. Approximately 64 per cent of the slough/marsh wetlands in the settled areas of Alberta no longer exist. It is estimated that Calgary's urban expansion has already consumed 80 to 90 per cent of the prairie wetlands that once comprised the area where Calgarians now live, work and play. Wetland disturbance and loss continues throughout Alberta. Source: www/wetlandsalberta.ca What Can We Do Learn more about wetlands in Alberta. Visit Wetlands Alberta ( Know the law. Disturbances to any water body, including wetlands on public and private lands, first require approval from the Government of Alberta. Maintain vegetation buffers between developed areas (lawns, parking lots buildings) and wetlands. Keep invasive species out of wetlands and adjacent uplands. Although beautiful, purple loosestrife will choke out a thriving wetland. In Alberta it is designated as a noxious weed. Did you Know 21 per cent of Alberta is covered by wetlands. 93 per cent of Alberta s wetlands are peatlands. One Simple Act website, onesimpleact.alberta.ca THE BOTTLE OF WINE Author Unknown The Chautauqua B3 Sally was driving home from one of her business trips, in Northern Arizona, when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road. As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride. With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car. Resuming the journey, Sally tried - in vain - to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently, looking intently at everything she saw, studying every little detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally. "What in bag?" asked the old woman. Sally looked down at the brown bag and said: "It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband." The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. Then, speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said: "Good trade..." Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

20 B4 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 LOUSANA EVENTS Lousana Drop In Centre Carpet Bowling Sundays at 7 pm Floor Curling Fridays at 7 pm Contact Goldie Lee at Glennellen Community Centre Bluegrass Music every last Saturday of each month at 7:30 PM. Scrapbooking every Thursday evening at 7 PM Call Doris or Jeannine for more info. PINE LAKE HAPPENINGS Ghost Pine 40+ Club Potluck Supper and Meeting 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. Holy Trinity Church Service Sunday mornings 11:15 a.m. Pine Lake Hub Community Centre Carpet Bowling 1st Tuesday of every month afternoon & evening, Mondays for the rest of the month. General Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Pine Lake Singers meet Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. by Jillian Metcalfe Kids in the Community! A big shout out to all the Elnora School kids who have participated in the Loonies for Literacy fund raiser in December for the Elnora Public Library! With your donations, we will get the greatest new books for you that we can. Thank you for all the support! Elnora Happenings Nicaragua Mission Trip slated for February, Three people from Elnora are going and they are doing several fundraisers such as selling of Merchandise Cards for grocery stores, restaurants and specialty stores. Please call Marion at for more info. They need your support! WEDNESDAY MORNINGS Elnora & District Museum receiving & recording session is for you to bring in items you may wish to have displayed in the Museum. Please call Pat at ; Freda at ; or Brenda at so that one of them will be there to accept your items. Wednesday mornings at 10:30, Parents & Tots at the Park while they enjoy the Fall weather. Come out to visit, and let the children play. Learning Together; Growing Forever. Community Engagement Site (CES). Go to and see what it s all about. Coordinator is Colleen Robb and it takes place at the Elnora School at or Colleen at crobb@chinooksedge.ab.ca. They can now offer most courses listed under These are College level courses! Colleen s office hours are Mondays from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. See courses listed below in date order under "CES Course." All courses are registered through Colleen and all courses take place at the Elnora School. Elnora Liquor Store hours of operation are Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon - 9 p.m. Call for more info. Computer Training Introductory Courses available in Elnora. Check website at or H21training@heritageinformation.ca for more information. The Elnora Car Wash is open for business 24/7! Buried Treasures: Vol. I and II available. Call Ellen Want to be a part of the Elnora Library? We are now looking for a volunteer librarian to keep the library busy on Saturdays or Sundays. With your help, we can keep our patrons busy with the evercoming books now 5 days a week! We would like to encourage patrons as well as people around the community to be a member of our library. Ten dollars buys you a yearlong membership to take out our extensive novel selection we have. Take advantage of our facility to meet any needs such as fantasy, thrillers, romance, graphic novels, and so many more. Even little Tag Reading System books are available for the little ones. A young woman calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started." Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?" The woman says, "According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster." Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, "First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster." He takes her hand and says, "Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a nice cup of tea, and then," he said with a deep sigh, "Let's put all the Corn Flakes back in the box." - Author Unknown Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

21 Friday, February 4, 2011 Community of Elnora Ag Society meets 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Baby Immunization Clinic call Elnora Community Hall and Elnora Ag Centre, call Marion Dloutier at Churches: Sunday mornings Anglican at 11:15 a.m. United at 11:30 a.m. Community Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Sundays 11:00 a.m., Elnora Drop-In Centre. Elks meet 1st Thursday at 8 p.m. The Chautauqua B5 Elnora Pharmacy DIVISION OF WESTERSUND CHEMISTS LTD. # 205 Main Street Box 705 Elnora, Alberta, Canada, T0M 0Y0 Ph: Fax: Cell: westchlt@agt.net Web: elnorapharmacy.com GST # R Donald A. Westersund, B.Sc.Pharm. 68, M.Sc.Pmcol. 71 R.P.E.B.C. 73, Licensed Pharmaceutical Chemist Healthcare Professional Lic. Pesticide Vendor Res: Kneehill Funeral Services Ltd. "Local Family Owned & Operated" Locations: Trochu Three Hills Elnora Community Bus (Shop til you Drop) to Red Deer every 4th Monday. Call Fran at to book your spot on the bus. Elnora Drop-In Monday Shuffle Board & Crokinole 1:00 p.m. Monday Cribbage 7:00 pm Tuesday Whist 1:30 pm Cost is $2.00. Wednesday Carpet Bowling 2:00 pm Call Mary Logan for more info. Thursday Euchre 1:30 pm Call Fran at for more info. Even if you don t know how to play, come on out and learn. Open to everyone! 1st Tuesday Meeting 10:00 am 1st Friday Potluck noon 2nd & last Wed. Cowboy Church 7:00 pm Call or st & 3rd Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm 1st & 3rd Friday Jam sessions Call for more info 2nd & 4th Fridays Tea & Visit Elnora FCSS Contact Helena Smith at Elnora 4-H Beef Club contact Helena Smith at Elnora Library: Phone: Website: elnoralibrary@libs.prl.ab.ca. Monday & Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday & Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Elnora Play School will be on Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am in the basement of the Elnora United Church, led by Charmaine May from Trochu. For more info, call Debbie Wilson at Lab Hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - noon at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Legion meets 1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Museum Development Committee meets 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m. - call Pat at , Freda at or Brenda at Neighbourhood Place Contact April at Open AA/Al-anon meetings 1st Monday of each month, at Elnora Anglican 8:30 pm. Parents & Tots Playgroup - Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ag Building. Also Gym Time for 0-6 ages at the Elnora School Gym on Tuesdays - l:45 to 3:15 p.m. This is open to all parents, grandparents, babysitters, etc. Call Tatiana Gregory at for more info. Royal Purple meets 2nd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rural Boys and Girls Clubs meet Thursdays at their new place behind the Elnora Library from 3:30-8:30 p.m. If you have any ideas about how to encourage the youth of Elnora to be involved in positive activities, events or pursuits, please come and help out with your own talents. Sensible Eaters meet Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Health Care Centre. Call for info. Elnora & District Representative Lloyd Cheshire Village Council meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Website: Well Baby Clinic 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Elnora Community Health Centre. Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

22 B6 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 Trochu & District The Town website has been recently improved and has several links at: AA Meeting Wednesdays 7:00 pm Communities In Bloom 1st Monday 7:00 Library Huxley 4H Beef Club 3rd Monday 7:30 pm Huxley Community Association 1st Tuesday 7:30 pm Huxley United Church Women 2nd Thursday 7:30 pm Kneehill KidSport 2nd Tuesday 7:30 pm St. Mary s Hospital Auxiliary 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm Take Off Pounds Sensibly every Thursday at 8:45 am Torrington Lioness Club 2nd Mondays 8:00 pm Torrington Lion s Club 1st & 3rd Monday s 8:00 pm Torrington Tourism Action Society 3rd Monday 7:00 pm Trochu Arboretum Society 4th Tuesday Trochu Catholic Women s League 4th Wednesday Trochu Chamber of Commerce 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm Trochu & District Museum 3rd Thursday 7:30 pm Trochu Elks 1st Tuesday 8:00 pm Trochu Fire Department 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Trochu Library Board 1st Tuesday Trochu Lions 2nd & 4th Mondays Trochu Neighbourhood Place 3rd Monday 5:00 pm Trochu Royal Purple 2nd Tuesday 8:00 pm Wimborne Ladies Club 1st Tuesday Wimborne & District Fish & Game Association 1st Wednesday Shopping Locally for Christmas THINGS YOU DON'T HEAR ANYMORE by Source Brad Unknown Thompson Be sure to refill the ice trays, we're going to have company after while. Watch for the postman, I want to get this letter to Aunt Mary in the mail today. Quit slamming the screen door when you are on your way out! Be sure and pull the windows down when you leave, it looks like a shower is coming up. Don't forget to wind the clock before you go to bed. Wash your feet before you go to bed, they are nasty from playing outside all day barefooted. Why can't you remember to roll up your pant legs? Getting them caught in the bicycle chain so many times is tearing them up. You have torn the knees out of that pair of pants so many times there is nothing left to put a patch on. Don't you go outside with your good school clothes on! Go comb your hair; it looks like the rats have nested in it all night. Be sure and pour the cream off the top of the milk when you open the new bottle. Take that empty bottle to the store with you so you won't have to pay a deposit on another one. Put a dish towel over the cake so the flies won't get on it. Quit jumping on the floor! I have a cake in the oven and you are going to make it fall if you don't quit! Let me know when the Fuller Brush man comes by, I need to get a few things from him. You boys stay close by, the car may not start and I will need you to help push it off. There's a dollar in my purse, get 5 gallons of gas when you go to town. Open the back door and see if we can get a breeze through here, it is getting hot. You can walk to the store; it won't hurt you to get some exercise. Don't sit too close to the TV. It is hard on your eyes. If you pull that stunt again, I am going to wear you out! Don't lose that button; I'll sew it back on after awhile. Wash under your neck before you come to the table, you have beads of dirt and sweat all under there. Get out from under the sewing machine; pumping it messes up the thread! Be sure and fill the lamps this morning so we don't have to do that tonight in the dark. Here, take this old magazine to the toilet with you when you go, we are almost out of paper out there. Go out to the well and draw a bucket of water so I can wash dishes. Don't turn the radio on now, I want the battery to be up when the Grand Ole Opry comes on. No! I don't have nine cents for you to go to the show. Do you think money grows on trees? Sit still! I'm trying to get your hair cut straight and you keep moving and it is all botched up. Hush your mouth! I don't want to hear words like that! I'll wash your mouth out with soap! It is time for your system to be cleaned out. I am going to give you a dose of castor oil tonight. If you get a spanking in school and I find out about it, you'll get another one when you get home. Quit crossing your eyes! They will get stuck that way! Soak your foot in this pan of coal oil so that bad cut won't get infected. When you take your driving test, don't forget to signal each turn. Left arm straight out the window for a left turn; left arm bent up at the elbow for a right turn; and straight down to the side of the door when you are going to stop. It is: "Yes Ma'am!" and "No Ma'am!" and don't you forget it! Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

23 Friday, February 4, 2011 By Graham L. Harle Métis Hunting On December 1, 2010, in the Alberta Provincial Court in Medicine Hat, Judge Ted Fisher ruled that Métis hunter, Gary Hirsekorn, did not have the constitutional right to hunt for game for the sustenance of his family when he shot and killed a mule deer near Elkwater, Alberta in October The hunt had been staged by the Métis Nation of Alberta to challenge a provincial government policy that restricts Métis hunting for sustenance to 160 kilometre radium of specific Métis communities in Northern Alberta, wrote Darcy Henton in the Edmonton Journal the next day. What s this all about? Well, it goes back to April 17, 1982, when Queen Elizabeth, in Canada for the occasion, proclaimed the Canadian Constitution Act of The Constitution Act states: (1) The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed. (2) In this Act aboriginal peoples of Canada includes Indian, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. An Ontario case in 1993 involving Métis hunting rights (called the Powley case) was appealed to Supreme Court of Canada in 2003, and the court gave an unanimous ruling. The Supreme Court of Canada said - we do not purport to set down a comprehensive definition of who is a Métis for the purpose of asserting a claim. First, said the court, the claimant must self-identify as a member of a Métis community; second, the claimant must demonstrate that he or she is accepted by a modern Métis community, and only those members with a demonstrated ancestral connection to the historic community can claim the right (given by the Canadian Constitution). The Supreme Court also said that, faced with Métis claims, the court will have to ascertain the Métis identity on a case-by-case basis. The Métis involved in the 1993 case before the Supreme Court of Canada, Steve Powley, won. He proved he was a Métis, and was entitled to hunt. In Alberta, the Métis communities are in Northern Alberta. The Métis have been negotiating with the Alberta Government to establish some rules. Following the 2007 General Election in Alberta, Ted Morton was appointed the new Minister of Sustainable Resource Development. Mr. Morton wrote a letter to the Edmonton Journal which appeared July 16, 2007 in which he stated that the Government of Alberta would continue to respect the Métis harvesting rights as defined by the Supreme Court of Canada s 2003 Powley decision, and that negotiations with the Métis would be continued. Audrey Poitras, President of the Métis Nations of Alberta, wrote in the Alberta Native News in July 2007 that the actions of the Alberta Government were disheartening and that crass politics have overtaken partnership and principles. The Alberta Métis want to hunt anywhere in Alberta. In December 2007, Ted Morton proposed some changes to the previous proposals, and was willing to get back to the negotiation table. But in the fall of 2007, the Métis started to hunt near Pincher Creek, Cypress Hills, Hinton, House River, Cochrane, and Suffield - far from the Métis communities in Northern Alberta, and six hunters were charged with offences. The objective of the Métis was to get a new harvesting agreement (see Edmonton Journal of February 17, 2008). The Métis had expected to win the case in the Medicine Hat court room. The trial lasted 45 days, over a period of 14 months, and a decision was not expected before the fall of The Chautauqua B7 Judge Ted Fisher found Gary Hirsekorn, described as a resident of Medicine Hat, guilty of hunting out of season, and in illegal possession of wildlife, and he was fined $350 on each count. Judge Fisher told the Métis and others in the court room that there was no evidence that the Métis occupied settlements in Southern Alberta. And, said Judge Fisher: Even if there were Métis hunters and travellors of Métis origin in southern Alberta before the mid 1870s, these trips were for very short periods of time, and travellors did not stay Further, he said: In addition to this lack of stability and continuity, I find that the groups who did occasionally and sporadically travel and hunt in southern Alberta were not identifiable as a distinct Métis community, and did not necessarily live together except during their travel times. The Judge also said that the Métis were fearful of even travelling in southern Alberta because the Blackfoot Confederacy fiercely defended this territory from intruders. One of the lawyers for the Métis was Ms. Jean Teillet of Vancouver who had been on the Powley case. She is a descendant of Louis Riel, in fact, a great-grandniece. She is confident that the Métis in Alberta will be successful, as she believes that the Métis of Alberta have the right to hunt anywhere in Alberta. It is really sad that the issue of Métis hunting in Alberta has not been resolved long ago. Why it has been allowed to fester since 1993 is difficult to fathom. I suspect that because the Federal Government wanted to get the Canadian Constitution brought from England to Canada as quickly as possible, nobody at the time thought of all the consequences of having those two small sections included in the Constitution of Canada. Every province probably has persons claiming to be Métis - the Powley case involved a Métis person hunting in Ontario. The Supreme Court of Canada, in the Powley case, said the term Métis does not encompass all individuals of mixed heritage. Gary Hirsekron could appeal, but I have not seen any indication so far that this is contemplated. If appealed, the issue of Métis hunting rights will take more years to resolve. Note: An appeal has been filed. Scotch with two drops of water Author Unknown A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today.' The bartender says, 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.' As the woman finishes her drink, the woman to her right says, 'I would like to buy you a drink, too.' The old woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming up,' says the bartender. As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says, 'I would like to buy you one, too.' The old woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming right up,' the bartender says. As he gives her the drink, he says, 'Ma'am, I'm dying of curiosity. Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?' The old woman replies, 'Sonny, when you're my age, you've learned how to hold your liquor. Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.' Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu

24 B8 The Chautauqua Friday, February 4, 2011 Are You Fiscally Fit? Dawne Adkins, Director of Marketing, Community Capital The Value of Coupons Journey Down The BoomTown Trail Perhaps some of you watched the new TLC program Extreme Couponers as I did recently. First of all, let me say, this is an American program so you are not likely to buy $1,100 worth of products for $50 in Canada as happened on the show. Our rules here a little more strict! Coupons can however, take some of the sting out of buying the things we want and need. Here is my advice if you re going to use coupons: Compare prices. If you are not committed to buying name brand products you may find the house brand is cheaper than the name brand even after using a coupon. Check your expiry dates. If you budget as though you ve used coupons and then discover they ve expired you re going to be very frustrated! Remember that just because you have a coupon doesn t mean you have to buy the product. If you don t need it or use it you haven t saved any money. (One exception would be if you re able to get something completely free; even if you don t use it you can donate it to someone who will) Check local and Canadian websites to collect coupons and/or exchange them with friends; maybe you have dog food coupons that you won t use but could exchange them for the diaper coupons you do need. If you want to get really creative, check your receipts and add up how much you saved using coupons each shopping trip and take that money out of your budget and actually save it. At the end of the year you ll be able to see the benefits of using coupons! Finally, there is a fine line between using coupons to get what you need and using them because you can. Some of the people on the television program had literally tons of food and products that they ll never get the chance to use. I m not against having a bit of a stockpile in case of emergencies but an entire room in your home is probably not necessary nor will it truly save you any money. There is a certain adrenaline rush when you save money or feel like you ve beat the system but, like anything else, it s important to know your limits and keep your priorities straight! Happy couponing! Community Capital is a non-profit organization based in Central Alberta that is committed to helping people make better financial decisions. Call or dadkins@incentre.net for more information. Healthy Alberta I'm Bored, Nothing to Do Around Here! "I'm bored! There's nothing to do around here!" What to do to keep your family active over the winter? No matter what the season there are fun and active ways to spend time being active as a family. Bundle up and go outside for a walk, skate, toboggan, make a fort, or play with the dog. If you want to stay inside put some music on and have a dance off, follow a fitness video, play charades or make a scavenger hunt in your own home. Being active as a family can be FUN! For tips and information on active living, healthy eating and much more, visit Delburne, Lousana, Pine Lake, Elnora, Trochu