Milo Canopener (August 1, 2009)

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An archive of the Milo Canopener. The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Archives at Milo Library to digitize and display this content. Milo Can Opener Box 12. Milo, AB TOL 1L0 Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO CANOPENER August 2009 Edition no. 231 MILO LIBRARY N/C Community Campout at Enchant Milo Lions community campout at Enchant Park was another great success this year (July 3-5). Over 100 people in 30 plus camping trailers and tents attended. Thanks to the Lions for serving fantastic breakfasts Saturday and Sunday. Pictured is one of the kids races on Sunday. Lots of fun! Kooper Gore, MaciDeitz and Brogan Booth are the three front “gunny sack racers”.Ad Rates Subscription Rates Business Directory $ 5.00 Milo $16.00 Quarter Page 6.00 (- pickup,delivery or mailed) Half Page 8.00 Mailed (outside Milo) 24.00 Full Pages 15.00 Single Copies 2.00 Classifieds 2.00 The foliowinq items are f ree of charqe Letters to the Editor are welcome. Notices Please siqn them, no letters will be Announcements printed if not siqned. ( Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc.) Requests to remain anonymous Cards of Thanks will not be honoured. News items Articles Many ways to forward your articles, notices and advertising: Milo Can Opener Box 12, Miio, Alberta, TOL 1L0 Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Fax# [phone] (You can also fax to Milo Municipal Library at 599-3850) e-mail is the preferred method if possible. Faxed documents tend to be unclear. Items may be left at Milo Green Foods in the Canopener box at back of store or at Milo Library or in the library book drop._____________ Canopener volunteer staff Layout Editors - Barb Godkin - Colleen Bartsch Darlene Phillips Courtney Zary 599-2213, 485-8389 599-2204 599-3791 485-5857 Production - Betty Armstrong Subscriptions - Darlene Phillips -. 599 - 3791 Notices - Any Canopener volunteers Cartoons & “Kids Say” - Marina Vannatta -. 381 - 6389 Please Note: The deadline for articles is about a week before the end of the month. Printing is usually done the last Thursday of the month.GOODS & SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE 8, WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Simday 8:30 am - 8.-00 pm * /A -juj ii?< l^j:> <k. m a ay KAy. Donna Bennett Deitz Independent Beauty Consultant P.O. Box 37, Milo, Alta. TOL 1L0 [phone] Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Robert Phillips Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular: [phone] Fax: [phone] Box 7 Milo, AB TOL 1LO Doug Marks PRESIDENT Office: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] RKS Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Pipelining (OrSBluletfisf#* [phone] P.O. Box 67 Milo, Alberta T0L1L0 Specializing in sandblasted mirrors & Cedar signs Donna Bennett Deitz Account Manager Small Business Direct: [phone] donna.bennettdeitzffiiscotiabank.com Marianne Armstrong Personal Banking Officer Direct: [phone] marianne.annstroneffi.scotiabank.com Melissa Rooke Officer in Charge inquiries: [phone] melissad.rookeffiscotiabank.com j| Scotidfoeink PO Box 150 Milo, AB TOL 1 L0 Call Redirect: [phone] Fax: [phone] “Make Your Winning Move With Us” MLS Magnuson Realty HAROLD, NORMA, & LYLE MAGNUSON Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Centre Street East P.O. Box 958 Vulcan, AB TOL 2B0 Website: www.magnusonrealty.comWe would like to thank our advertisers for their continued support, Without them, we would not be able to print this newsletter for the enjoyment of the readers. TOWING J3 Services VACUUM * 4 X 4 Service * Septic Tanks * Wheel-Lift Bus: 485-2667 * Portables * Boosting Mobile: [phone] * Mud Pits * Winching * o,, OUI 1 ipo * Fuel, Flats " 24 Hour Emergency Service" * Holding Tanks * Lock-outs Ready & Reliable * Cisterns * Recoveries * Basement * R.V. Towing j --- j Floods * Small Repairs [PHONE JOEJ Box 93 Vulcan Alta. T0L 2B0 MILO SEED CLEANING ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown. Cleaner Crops are Grown. Septic Solutions ♦ Septic System Design and Installation Soil Testing DAN KING 403-599-3909 K2 PROJECTS • Small Engine service & repair • Yard & Garden tool service & repair • Yard Construction Projects - decks, • storage sheds, fencing etc. • Shadow Figures Ward Knight Home: 403-485-2888 Cell: 403-485-0498 Sheldon Walker Manager (Esso) VULCAN VILLAGE GAS BAR P.o. BOX 425 VULCAN ALTA. T0L 2B0 PHONE: [phone] FOOD TO CO Garry & Bernardine Nelson 485-2519 GRANT, KRYSTALOWICH & BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Phone: [phone] Alberta Porta-Podi & Septic IBB® Bay 102, 4116-64 Avenue SE j Calgary, AB T2C 2B3 [phone] 1-877-PODI2GO (769-4246) i V ' • ' ' '■ ' :. N ZODIAC TRUCKING Bus. [phone] Rod Lahd Cel. [phone] Fax. [phone] ll|^lp©1599-2169 R.R. #1 Milo, AB I0L 1L0 | 34Richardson Partners Financial Limited FA MIL' Lori Vooys CIM, FCSI, FMA, APM First Vice President Wealth Advisor [e-mail] MAN AG q The Stevenson Vooys Group Suite 1000-333 7th Avenue SV7 Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 1 (866) 867-7i35 wwa: rpf] .com FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 403=485-2388 Scott D. Fairbanks, DD Office Hours# Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Friday 9.00 am -12:30 pm Vuicars Optometric Clinic Dr.(8. L. Optometrist Open Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. BOX 972 VULCAN, ALBERTA TOL 2B0 TELEPHONE [phone] (EMERGENCIES ONLY 485-2886) UDiTo aS-o Mq ILu^m>imuD(s [phone] P.O. Box 87, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada t r ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O. BOX 120, # 17 - Center Street, ARROWWOOD, Alberta TOL OBO Main Store Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Toll Free 1-888-534-3803 Tire Shop Phone [phone] - Rod Armstrong Cell Phone [phone] "Organized for Sa vings . Not for Profit'1 HARDWARE STORE Hardware / Lumber Plumbing / Electrical Hydraulic Hoses / Beits / Bearings Feed and Animal Health Supplies Paint: Interior / Exterior / Stain Housewares / Sporting Goods BULK FUEL & CARDLOCKS at Arrowwood & Milo sites Petroleum Products: Fuel Lubricants TIRE SHOP We sell and service ALL tires Calcium filling Custom Exhaust & Muffler Service Shocks Oil Change HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:a.m. to 12:noon & i:p.m. to 5:p.m. — Sat 8;a.m. to l2:noonVILLAGE OF MILO Next regular Council Meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 in the Village Office. (Deadline to book a time on the Agenda is August 12, 2009) Just a reminder if you would like to speak at a council meeting, please notify administration by the deadline listed above. Contact the Village at PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] [e-mail] MAYOR - nr\i im/^ii i r\DC WWW! NWILLWI MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ROBERT PHILLIPS __ STEVE EDWARDS --- WENDY HINGLEY --- GINGER DEITZ --- MELISSA RHODES CHANGES TO OFFICE HOURS! For the Month of August 2009, the Village Office will be open to the Public as follows: Wednesday, August 5 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday, August 6 9:00 am to 4:00 pm As of August 11. 2009 the Village Office will be back to our Regular Hours of: Tuesday 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 Thursday 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 Please Note: All payments and correspondence can be still be mailed or dropped through the office door mail slot for processing. Messages can also be left on the Village Phone Answering system. For Public Works assistance, contact Louis Myers at 485-5524. For After Hours EMERGENCIES ONLY! Call Melissa at 403-332-3708Pictures from the past. At left: Rugby Players in 1936-37 School Year (left to right) Gerald Haggins, Elmer Hellevang and Bob Monner Below: Milo School Students (1939-40 school year) Back row left to right: Marian Baldwin, Norris Bertrand, Jack Heather, Don O'Neil, Orville Hellevang, Jim Thomson, Murray O'Neil Middle row: Margarite Vooys, Dorothy Clements, Phyllis Prentice, Lila Page, Betty Smith, Rita Baldwin, and teacher Irene Shier Front row: Edna Page, Maxine Watt, Helen Prentice, June Hatch, Lena Martin, Betty Sutherland and Kathleen OsierPet Containment Pet Doors Bark Control Remote Trainers Complete Installation & Training 100 % Satisfaction or money Back Sonic Bark Control, No Collar needed even works on your neighbors dog ! NEW Chip activated Pet Doors Only desired pets can enter ! Greg Deitz 1-877-364-2929 [phone] Cel 899-7387 www.invisiblefence.caCats You don’t have to own a cat to appreciate this one! You don’t even have to like 'em! We were dressed and ready to go out for the New Years Eve Party. We turned on a night light, turned the answering machine on, covered our pet parakeet and put the cat in the backyard. We phoned the local cab company and requested a taxi, The taxi arrived and we opened the front door to leave the house. The cat we put out in the backyard, ran back into the house through the front door. We didn’t want the cat in the house because she always tries to eat the bird . my wife went out to the taxi while I went inside to get the cat. She ran upstairs with me in hot pursuit. Waiting in the cab my wife doesn’t want the driver to know that the house will be empty for the night so she explained that I will be out shortly, “He’s just gone upstairs to say goodbye to my mother.” A few minutes later I get into the cab. “Sorry I took so long,” I said as we drove away. “That stupid ‘so and so’ was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off, so I grabbed her by the neck. Then I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. But it worked. I hauled her sorry butt downstairs and threw her out into the backyard!” The cab driver hit a parked car. • I get my sense of humor from my parents. That’s why they don’t have one anymore.5 This is the new computer I told you about. It can do the work of five men or one woman.”Taxes “Burt’s Point of View” This is the usual time of year where we are faced with our annual property tax notices, if I have to pay taxes, I have to pay taxes. I am a firm believer that they are necessary for the upkeep and expenses of our town, but this year there is something diffidently out to lunch. We have been slapped in the face with an astronomical unexpected increase over last years total, for that reason, it was decided that this month’s town council meeting would focus on discussing the outrageous hike. Many residents were anxiously waiting to find answers to this situation. There was a slight unexpected problem, a few hours before the meeting was to take place it was cancelled. Was it conveniently cancelled because of the importance of the residences concerned? I’m sure the council knew well beforehand how the residents would react in regards to their tax billing. Was it cancelled in hopes that their next scheduled meeting would be after the deadline for appeal? Fortunately, there is a fill In meeting coming up very shortly, if enough residents question, or appeal their tax hike, hopefully they will look into it. Whoever decided on the day for the fill in meeting, couldn’t have looked at the Canopener to decide on an appropriate date, unless they were hoping to cut back on attendance, it is the evening for the regular Lion’s meeting. I ask you, why did they pick the same evening? If a meeting is scheduled for the third Monday of every month, it should be the responsibility of the mayor and council members to be there to show their interest in the community. It’s not what the council is doing for our community, it’s what they aren’t doing. Another important concern, to help the residents to furthermore understand what their tax dollars are being used for and other issues, why not have a yearly meeting where the residents can participate in without having to be signed in before speaking their peace. What are we getting out of our tax dollars? Where is the money going? What’s happening to our budget? What are the by-laws and who should be responsible to pay for what? Why are the expenses not available for the public to view? I’m sure there are many more concerns residents have which the only way they find out now is when an unexpected, and costly, problem occurs. I may be out of line with this statement or maybe confused. Since I’ve taken up residences here, 12 years ago, I never ever heard of or participated in an election to vote for a mayor or council members. There may be a logical explanation that I’m not aware of; I was always under the impression that the people who represented a community, in our case, were elected in by the people.This latest questionable tax hike has me thinking as to how my house has been estimated, or appraised. This place doesn’t have a basement; it’s about 80 or unknown years old, 600 square feet of living space with a garage slightly bigger than the house. In my opinion, it is overvalued by far, sure, I put an awfully lot of time and expense into it’s interior, but it is the main structure that an estimator, or an appraiser, should take into consideration. If I were a buyer, after looking at the newly built garage that is more appealing and bigger than the house, and taking into consideration the different add-on rooms over the years and no foundation to speak of, my top priority would be to hire a bulldozer, demolish the house and start rebuilding it from the bottom up, including a solid foundation or more practicable yet, a basement. (I had better not condemn this place too much, I may have to put it up for sale after this article comes out.) Another thing, how come the same size houses, depending upon the area that is, in Calgary are valued over three (3) times or more with all the luxuries of a big city, pay the same tax amount per year as some of Milo residents? “Are you sure the legal description is for Milo?” Because of the questionable increase in property taxes, not being open about certain by­laws and now the cancellation of the urgent council meeting, I honestly believe there will be unnecessary hard feelings in this town between the residents and town council’s possible lack of interest. Not all is lost, looking at the bright side of life, it will provide interesting conversation for the coffee shop. “So There!” And that was my “Point of View”.Liberty School Project Work Update: The new roof is on!! Cedar shakes were installed bv Genesis Framina, Inc. of Milo. Thanks to the them for an excellent job. We will be meeting with some engineers in mid-August to discuss basement and site plans. We are looking for photographs of the interior of the school when it was in. use as a school. If you have any, please contact Ian Godkin @ 403-599-2213. We are gladly accepting donations for this project. Cheques can be made to “Liberty School Committee” and given to Louis Myers or dropped off at Milo Library. Charitable tax receipts will be issued. Next Meeting Date (tentative) Tuesday, August 25 7:30 pm, Milo Hall Everyone WelcomeMILO SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS BUILD GARBAGE BINS FOR THE COMMUNITY Thanks to Clinton Bull Bear, Kyle Poor Eagle and Ranee Spring Chief for a job well done. The bins are sturdy and painted to match the building where located. The boys presented the bins in June to the various clubs. Clinton and Kyle made the presentation speeches and Ranee unfortunately was unable to attend that day. As part of their high school work experience program, Milo School students worked with Village townman Louis Myers. A special project that Louis had the boys undertake was to build large garbage bins for the Snake Valley Drop-In Centre, Milo Community Hal! and Milo Curling Club. Top Photo: Helen Thompson of the Snake Valley Drop-In Centre with Clinton and Kyle. Middle photo: Milo Ag. Society president Barb Godkin with Clinton. Bottom photo: Milo Curling Club treasurer Jana Bartsch with Kyle. Thanks so much to Louis, Clinton, Kyle and Ranee for such a great project. It is very much appreciated.Manure .an interesting fact Manure: in the 16th and 17th centuries everything had to be transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer’s invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again. A by product of methane gas was then produced. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen. Methane began to build below decks and the first time someone came below at with a lantern, BOOOM! Apparently several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening. After that the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term ‘SHIP HIGH IN TRANSIT’ on them, which meant for sailors to stow it high enough off the decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane. Thus evolved the term ‘S.H.I.T.’, (Ship High In Transit) which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. Here we thought it was a golf term! Sunflower Studio Pedicures, manicures & nail art by Tracy Mozill Located at 238 River Street, Hidden Valley Golf Resort Phone: [phone]MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR August 2009 August 5 - regular meeting 8 p.m. August 12' executive meeting 8 p.m. August 19 ' regular meeting 8 p.m. August 26' executive meeting 8 p.m. Activities: ® Mowing of Lions Park and the two cemeteries keeps us busy in the summer months. • Don’t forget our annual Lions Barbecue on Sunday, August 9th at Milo Community Hall Canada Day Breakfast Our community pancake breakfast on July 1 had a great turnout. Thanks to everyone for coming and to all the Lions who helped out. Milo Lions Community Campout This year’s campout at Enchant Park was once again a fun-filled time with 30 plus units attending - over 100 people. Thanks for turning out for our annual summer event! teacher was chastising one boy for talking to the girl next to him/’ I was just asking her a question, ’’the boy said. '‘If you have a question, ask me,” the teacher replied. Okay, he answered. “Do you want to go out with me on Friday night?” ####****####** * *####*** *####*** A few weeks after my daughter, Chnssie started Grade I, I asked how she was enjoying her class. “Fine,” she said, “ but my teacher’s always asking me to hand out the books and help some of the other kids.” ‘That’s great,” I said, “That means she thinks you’re responsible.” “Chrissie seemed confused for a moment, but then exclaimed,” Ohh, I thought I was her slave!” ####*** *####* * **####* ***####** * 3-MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 4 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. cocoa 1 tbsp. hot chocolate mix 1 egg 3 tbsp. milk 3 tbsp. oil 3 tbsp. chocolate chips AND/OR broken pieces of chocolate bar OR marshmallows (highly optional but very yummy) Small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug Put all the dry ingredients together in a large mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pom in the milk, vanilla extract, oil and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1,000 watts. While the cake is baking, it will rise above the mug. Don't panic. Let the cake and mug cool down for a few minutes before placing it on a plate upside down. It may slide out completely but it may come out in two pieces. Enjoy! ^ When my six year old son returned from school where he had been taking country dance lessons that day , he told his Grandmother all about it. He concluded, “The boys turned to their partner and bowed, and the girls turned to the boys and cursed.” [I’ll bet that Grandma had a hard time keeping a big smile off her face!] ####* * * *####* * **####*** * * *#### 4s ConPiLBb By M.Volume 2, issue 8 August 2009 Make Your Grass ‘Greener’ Did you know that by leaving your grass a little taller you can help to con­serve water? Taller grass blades provide shade for your soil, and reduce the amount of moisture that evaporates. Try this at home, and the end result will be a greener pasture and a lower water bill. Queen of Green David Suzuki's Website, "The Queen of Green”, will provide you with all kinds of videos on how to make the recipes listed for keeping your kitchen and garden green. Lind­say Coulter has created video clips to show you how to make bug repel­lents, recipes for your bird-feeders, non-toxic candles, stain removal and much more. She even has a section on how to have a ’’Green Wed­ding”! http:// www.davidsuzuki.o rg/NatureChallenge/ QueenofGreen Mi 1o Library AUGUST NEWS w ^ ■ ^ Milo Library— Pilot for RISE PROJECT IN 2009 Summer Reading Program This year in the Sum­mer Read­ing program the theme is “009” where each week from 1:30 -3:30 the Kids go to the Academy where they train to be spies and learn valuable skills like fingerprinting and secret hiding places. We learn something every program and come one step closer to our goal of becom­ing full fledged spies! 5:00 we spend hours filming our very own horror movie! We have guest appear­ances of some char- Youth Program This year in the $ Youth Pro­gram in­stead of sitting around watching movies like last year, we decided to make a movie! Right now every Tuesday starting at acters from books and we also have some very interesting characters of our own. Already we have a great start to a movie and are ex­cited to continue our efforts! Gina Deitz New Purchases ULS Best Sellers “Rogue” by Danielle Steel, “Sundays at Tiffany’s” by James Patterson, “All the Colors of Darkness” by Peter Robin­son, “Independence of Miss Mary Bennett” by Colleen McCullough, “The Reapers” by John Connolly, “Careless in Red” by Elizabeth George, “The Front” by Patricia Cornwell, “Married Lovers” by Jackie Collins, “Devil Bones” by Kathy Reichs, “The Seven Sins” by Jon Land DVD’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, “High Crimes”, “Unbreakable”, “The Osterman Weekend”, “In Love and War”, “My Labradoodle”, “Green Consumer: Choices for the en­tire family”, “Green Cleaning: for a healthy home”, “Broken Arrow” ADULT FICTION “Scarpetta” by Patricia Cornwell, “Obsession” by Karen Robards, “Divine Jus­tice” by David Baldacci, “Corsair” by Clive Cussler, “Trouble” by Jesse Kellerman, “Nightwalker” by Heather Gra­ham, “Extreme Measures” by Vince Flynn, “Run For Your Life” by James Patterson, “This Angry Land” by Terence Strong, “The Bourne Decep­tion” by Eric Van Lustbader “Montana Creeds: Logan” by Linda Lael Miller, “Fireside” by Susan Wiggs, “Hoax” by Robert K. Tanenbaum, “Impaired Judgement” by David Compton, “Violation” by Darian North, “The Inner Sanc­tum” by Stephen Frey, “Arctic Drift” by Clive Cussler, “Cry, The Beloved Country” by Alan Paton, “The Quest” by Wilbur Smith, “Mother of Pearl” by Melinda Haynes, “Almost Sin­gle” by Advaita Kala, “Shopaholic & Baby” by Sophie Kinsella, ADULT NON-FICTION ““1001 Historic Sites” by Rich­ard Cavendish, “Wild Alberta at the Crossroads” by Marian White, “Deer-Resistant Land­scaping” by Neil Soderstrom, “Seabiscuit” by Laura Hillen- brand, “Winning Recipes: Healthy Eating got Healthy Lifesyles” “Training Your Brain for the Over 50’s”, “500 Places for Food & Wine Lov­ers”, JUNIOR FICTION “Down the drain” by Robert Munsch,” Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, “Rodrick Rules”, and “The Last Straw” by Jeff Kinney, “Charlotte the Sun­flower Fairy” by Daisy Mead- /#L© Wf.’ri;on nil': Wi,b WWW. MILOI ,1BR A R Y.O A k J CD UbrarV cn Did You Know? NEWHOURS SUMMER 0 9 Microsoft Office programs come complete with a variety of tem­plates to suit your every need. k Tuesday : 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday evening: 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Phone or Fax 10:00 am — 5:00 pm 10:00 am — 5:00 pm 10:00 am — 5:00 pm 10:00 am — 2:00 pm 599-3850 Emaii messages to [e-mail] or check out our website @ www.milolibrarv.ca Joanne Monner, librarian Barb Godkin, Tracy Mozill, assistant librarians, Gina Deitz , summer student New templates are frequently made available. Office Online recently held a contest for new PowerPoint templates. The win­ning entries include full PowerPoint presentations which include backgrounds, images, transitions, animations and sounds as well as full presentation content (to give you an idea of how the tem­plate can be used). The winning entries included “Mission Liq­uid Love - Donate Blood” - a motivational presentation meant to encourage people to donate blood - and “Making Public Speak­ing Easier” - an instructional presentation on how to properly conduct public speaking. These and other contest winners can be found at: http://office,microsoft.com/en-us/templates/ CT103716211033.aspx Y Continued f ows, “Princess for a Week” by Betty Ren Wright, “Yuck’s Supercool Snow­man” by Matt and Dave Yuck, “Soupy Saturdays with the Pain & the Great One’ by Judy Blume, “Caught in a the Web” by Nancy Krulik, JUNIOR NON-FICTION “Secret Agent Y.O.U” by Helaine Becker, “Garfield goes to Waist” by Jim Davis, “Up close: Bill Gates” by marc Aronson, “Survinving Middle School: How to manage the Maze” and “Survinving Zits: How to Cope with Your Changing Self’ by Sandy Silver- thome, “Friendship Orgami” by Jill Smolinski, “Amazing Magic Tricks” by Nonn Barnhart, “PICTURE BOOKS “The Mysterious Tadpole” by Steven Kellogg, “Sally Dog Little: Undercover Agent” by Bill Richardson, “The Drop of Doom” by Adrienne Mason and Pat Cupples, “Bones and the Cupcake Mys­tery” by David A. Adler, “Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime”, “Touch and Feel Farm”, “Baby Touch and Feel Colors ROM PAGE 1 and Shapes”, “Tall” by Jez Alborough, YOUNG ADULT “Hit and Run” by Lurlene McDaniel, “The Angel of Death” by Alane Fergnson, “Shivers and Shakes’ by David A. Poulsen, “Pendragon Book Ten: The Soldiers of Halla” by D.J. MacHale, “How I Survived Middle School: It’s all Downhill from Here” by Nancy Krulik, “Totally Lucy Makeover Magic” by Kelly McKain, “The Awakening” by Kelly Armstrong, “Necropolis: Book four of The Gatekeep- ser” by Anthony Horowitz, “Being Nikki: an Airhead Novel” By Meg Cabot, “Acceleration” by Graham McNamee, “I’d Tell You I Love you But then I’d have to Kill You” by Ally Carter Our next Board meeting is Mon­day, August 24th, 2009 @ 7:30 pm. Donations We also want to thank the follow­ing people for their donations to our library this month: Christine McMorris, Dick Serglof, Monica Monner, Shirley Wilson, Kelly Nel­son, Anita Grenier and Terry Neubauer, George Agnew,. We apologize to anyone who we may have missed. We appreciate them all. cS itmmevArvid. “Bart’s Page” There comes a time in everybody’s life, at least we hope, that one can take fall advantage of a monthly government paycheck such as I did last year. Arvid has qualified in doing just that! I’m sure everybody. including myself, had an enjoyable afternoon socializing and indulging in the large variety of delicious entrees, salads and deserts at Arvid’s “One of Thoooose Days’’ celebration. Even though the newly built garage was organized for the amount of guests and relatives expected in the event of unwanted weather, it turned out to be a perfect day for the special occasion. Byron did a commendable job as chief chef in complete control over the B.B.Q. details. (Looking at the bright side, there wasn’t any need to call the fire department out that afternoon.) Trances did a fantastic job as mistress of ceremonies with her hosting methods and reading the humorous poem describing Arvid. It kept her busy entertaining her parents, other relatives and many friends.Darren was a stick in the mud, correction, stuck in the swamp, for party entertainment, he decided to take some of the daring relatives and guest for a joy ride in his unstuckable oversized tire 4-wheel drive truck. To his unfortunate surprise, and his passenger’s unexpected thrill, it was Michaela, the Thompson family farm stay participant from Switzerland, also enjoyed meeting and mixing with the guest. I’m sure she won’t experience a dull moment during her stay on their farm with plenty to keep herself occupied, places to visit and sight seeing trips. I wonder which one of Michaela’s birthday presents Arvid enjoyed more, the watermelon or her company? So you can see, it also was a heck of a wonderful way to celebrate “family Day’’. I almost forgot, Arvid took the afternoon off work to attend, leaving the cows to look after themselves. “SO TtlERE’’ All the best Arvid, “Talking on a cell phone may cause tumors. Talking to your broker on a cell phone may cause a heart attack. Talking to your boss on a cell phone may cause an ulcer. Talking to your kids on a cell phone.”Whether you're shopping, entertaining, renovating, going to school or travelling Scotiabank has the card to match those goals. Get the rewards, the benefits and the recognition you want with a Scotiabank VISA* card. Speak to your local Scotiabank Branch, to find out which card is right for you and apply today. You're richer than you think! S Scotiabank’ ■ni wsmm Marianne Armstrong Personal Banking Officer Scotiabank Box 150 Milo, Alberta 403-599-4100 ® Registered trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia. * Visa Int./Lic. user The Bank of Nova Scotia. For current rates, fees and interest cost, speak to your local Scotiabank branch, visit www.scotiabank.com or call 1-888-882-8958.1 We would like to invite you to th< s I I I ■; | I I #MILO LIONS CLUB |§|> ANNUAL ROAST BEEF BARBECUE \ Lions Barbecue Sunday, August 9, 2009 1:30 p.m. At Milo Community HallBeach Volleyball Tournament July 10 - 12 The weather was perfect for the beach volleyball tournament put on by T’s Saloon. Seven teams took part and a great time was had by all. The Saturday evening dance was a great success The beach volleyball court is on the west side of the curling rink. 1ST PLACE Back row left to right: Lindsay Anderson, Allison Lacoursiere, Ryan Mitchell, ?, Keegan Shaw, Middle: Andrea Machacek, Kyle Gauthier Front: Ashley Culp2ND PLACE Back row left to right: Jana Bartsch, Chad Hingley Front: Jordan Hingley, Curtis Vannatta, Amy Rupp missing from photo is Brandy Nicolle 3RD PLACE Back row left to right: Courtney Zary, Jackie Williams, Scott Schroeder, Nathan Phillips, Deanna Heather Front: Shane LamotteT’s Saloon/ Milo Hotel T's Saloon would like to thank everybody who came out for T's Saloon 1st annual Volleyball Tournament It was a great success and hope to see you all again next year. We would like to thank everybody who helped with the weekend, it wouldn't have been possible without you all!!!!! Courtney Zary, Savannah Andrews, Anne Lahd, Sue Andrews, Scott Schroeaer, Leah and Shane Lamotte, Nathan Phillips, Justin Thompson, Lyle & G-Nel Nelson, Marie Robbie. If I've forgotten anyone, sorry and thanks!!! Thanks Tin and the Toad for an awesome performance at the cab, you guys rock!!!! A HUGE thanks to Louis and Denise Myers for cleaning the hall for us after the cab!!!! That saved us so much time after an already long weekend!! Thank you Thank you!!!!! Thanks to Prairie Perfection Catering for keeping us all fed all weekend!!! The food was fantastic!! (Those breakfast burgers saved a lot of people after a couple of long days/nights) Thanks again everyone!!!! Trish and the staff at T's SaloonBASEBALL TOURNAMENT Milo One Pitch Slow Pitch August 7-9th Register as a team or as an individual, 16 years old and up. $150 per team $15 per individual Must field 3 girls every inning. Contact Jordan Hingley at 403-485-1269, please leave messages.For more information about this program call the Lethbridge Public library @ 403-380-7311What's new at the Milo Library this summer? Extended Hours For your convenience we are open the following Tuesday Tuesday evening Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday extended hours during the summer: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Meet a Real Author Flave you ever met a real author? Or wondered what being an author is like? Well, here’s your chance! Children's author David A. Poulsen is coming to the Milo Library via videoconference on Thursday, August 6th from 1:30-2:30 p.m. He'll tell you how he became an author and how he writes his mystery books (and thinks like a detective). And he'll tell you about some funny things too-Tike the scariest day of his life. Scary AND funny? Uh-huh. And he'll read from one of the books in his mystery series for kids, The Sa Pepper Chronicles. won't really be there (another mystery!!), you'll be able to ask him questions. You won't want to miss meeting this award winning Alberta children's author. See you there! I Creature Theatre Come and join our Creature Theatre video conference at the Milo Library on August 25th from 2-3 p.m. This program is intended to teach children (and adults!) about nature through a fun, interactive theatre presentation. Win Free Books! Each time you return a book to the library you are now entered to win a free book from the book sale room at the library. Just make sure any overdue fees are paid up. Draws will be made weekly for children/juniors, young adults and adults. July winners are: Children/Junior Zach Lewis Colton Walker Colton Walker Young Adults Paige Lahd Gina Deitz Sara Prentice Adults Penny Heather Joanne Monner Anne LahdF.M. TRAILER WORLD Dealers For Norbert, Rainbow, Dex & Duralite Aluminum Stock, Horse & Flatdeck Trailers Selling Fence Posts & Cor Discounts Check Our Website For New Used WAVw.fmtrailerworld.com Vulcan Strathmore Stavely [phone] [phone] 1-877-205-1999 Frank Mclneniy Auctions Ltd Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Since [phone] Frank Mclnenly Stacey SchootenGetting Old Is NOJT (or © A senior wanted to try something new. She told a friend: “I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over. © A reporter interviewed a 104-year-old woman. “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?” The reporter asked. She simply replied, “No peer pressure.” ©Three old guys are out walking. First one says, “Windy, isn’t it?” Second one says, “No, it’s Thursday!” Third one says, “So am I. Let’s go get a beer.” © A man was telling his neighbour, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me $4000.00, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect. “Really,” answered the neighbour. “What kind is it?” “Twelve-thirty.” © Morris, an 82-year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later the doctor saw Morris and said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?” Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, Doc: “Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.” The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said, “You’ve got a heart murmur. Be careful.” © “I’ve sure gotten old,” a farmer told a friend. “I’ve had 2 bypasses, a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes. I’m half blind, can’t hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts.” “I have bouts with dementia, poor circulation, hardly feel my hands and feet anymore, can’t remember if I’m 85 or 92, have lost all of my friends. Good thing I still have my driver’s license!” Clocks in Heaven A man died and went to heaven. As he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates, he saw a huge wall of clocks behind him. He asked, “What are all those clocks?” St. Peter answered, “Those are lie-clocks. Everyone on Earth has a lie- clock. Every time you lie, the hands on your clock will move.” “Oh,” said the man, “whose clock is that one?” “That’s Mother Teresa’s. The hands have never moved, indicating that she’s never told a lie.” “Incredible,” said the man, “and whose clock is that one?” St Peter responded, “That’s Abraham Lincoln’s clock. The hands have moved twice, telling us old Abe only told 2 lies in his entire life.” “Where’s Paul Martin’s or Jean Chretien’s clock?” asked the man. “In my office,” St. Peter replies. “I use them as fans.”Les McIntyre began preparing for his new job when he was just a kid. It was a long journey, with some bumps along the track, but it will be the fulfillment of a life long dream when McIntyre switches on the microphone for the first time this year as the official voice of the GMC Rangeland Derby. McIntyre becomes only the second person in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon history to call the races, taking over the reins from the legendary Joe Carbury, who retired in 2008 after 45 years. McIntyre was thrilled to be chosen from a talented field of applicants for the prestigious job. It marks the culmination of a long commitment to the sport of professional chuckwagon racing, rodeo and the western lifestyle. _________ --- “The GMC Rangeland Derby is the pinnacle of chuckwagon racing, and I look forward to bringing the action to fans.” at the reins of a wagon itself, especially after he began racing wagons for neighbours Ward Willard and Ross Nelson. He was on his way to learning the ins and outs of the sport from the barn floor up. But those plans took a sharp detour. “In 1983, I was driving a spare outfit, and I had a wreck and broke my back,” stated McIntyre. “It was quite likely one of the luckiest breaks I’ve ever had.” McIntyre replaced reins with a microphone in I9^4> anc^ called his first race at one of the fun meets Willard held at his racetrack in nearby Vulcan. From there, he got the invitation to announce at Trochu and Hobbema. In order to learn the ropes, McIntyre would spend hours at the Calgary track, listening closely to how Joe Carbury would call a race. To further his career with the mic, McIntyre completed an auctioneering program in Billings, Montana. Gradually his announcing opportunities at the races grew, and with the encouragement of his travelling buddy, Bill Kehler, he began some rodeo announcing as well. Then came involvement in radio broadcasts of chuckwagon races, and television too. He now boasts more than two decades of chuckwagon and rodeo announcing experience, along with his other career of livestock and farm sale auctioneering. U c , “This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime,” stated McIntyre when the announcement was made in February. “The GMC Rangeland Derby is the pinnacle of chuckwagon racing, and I look forward to bringing the action to fans, not only in the Grandstand every night, but also to people listening and watching around the world.” McIntyre grew up on the family farm near Lake McGregor in southern Alberta, where he first caught the wagon bug watching the annual Milo Races. “In the good years, my family got to go to the Calgary Stampede,” McIntyre recalls. “It was the highlight of the year, like going to the World Series.” The tall, lanky announcer spent many hours in the barn as a youngster, playing chuckwagon races, pretending he was J the legends of the day, like Ronnie Glass, Bill Greenwood, \ or Tommy Dorchester. “I knew as a child, someday, I would be involved in the Calgary Stampede.” Initially, he thought that would be “All through that time, I never lost sight of my dream,” commented McIntyre. He became part of the GMC Rangeland Derby announcing team, hosting activities on stage, while watching Carbury work from his infield perch. And now that view is McIntyre’s, as he takes the seat with a proud legacy behind him, and an exciting future ahead. much to be grateful for, andfso many people to from the range to the racetrack, and Eye in the Sky, including the inspiration for the last quarter to have been born in the and rodeo represent our great a very unique way.” n to transfer that passion, pride and every night in CaleaXK^when ‘the o-n /-I t n o 0 CELESTIAL WELLNESS SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY and/or REIKI BARB FISCHER, RMT HIDDEN VALLEY GOLF COURSE 322 Antelope Street Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.celestialwellness.ca Experience the healing power of Swedish Massage, Reflexology or Reiki! Each restores and maintains energy, reduces stress/tension, improves circulation and assists the body to become calm, balanced and healed. Enjoy a balancing effect on your mental, emotional and ___________________________________spiritual bodies._________________________________ ALL YOUR MECHANICAL NEEDS & REPAIRS Call: Gerald DeitzA lady stopped to pick up a female hitchhiker who was walking on the side of the road. The woman sat quietly until she noticed a brown bag on the seat. "What's in the bag?" she asked. "Oh, that's a bottle of wine; I got it for my husband" the lady replied. The passenger smiled and said, "Good trade". When U Black. U Black* The following commentary was written by an African American gentlemen from Texas. It is written with a great sense of humor and creativity. Please enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed. When I was bom, I was BLACK. When I grew up, I was BLACK. When I went in the sun, I stayed BLACK. When I was scared, I was BLACK. When I was sick, I was BLACK. When I bruise, I’m still BLACK. And when I die, I’ll still be BLACK. NOW, You ‘white’ folks . When you’re bom, you’re PINK. When you grow up, you’re WHITE. When you go in the sun, you get RED. When you’re cold, you turn BLUE. When you’re scared, you’re YELLOW. When you get sick, you’re GREEN. When you braise, you turn PURPLE. And when you die, you look GRAY. So, who y’all callin’ COLORED folks? 0OLF SEASON IS HEM Letisatfityartei^ ifeystvlss g ea*. v&dsoinfrirt gdf fails ax! tees! 133 Centre Street - P.O. Box 1420 Vulcan, AB T0L2B0 [phone] Toll Free: 888-485-2462 Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] STYLIST X 599-2491 X MILO HOURS: Wednesday ■ Men’s Walkin * 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Tuesday ■ Friday Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 P.m. (bV appointment only) r 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. <><> Perms, colors, streaks, foils, lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips. IN.S vacation “Burt’s Page” As many know, my sister Brenda from Calgary and our sister Judi from Toronto flew to Nova Scotia for our mudder’s annual “One of Thooose Days” parties, (last June that is). This year she hit the “88” mark and going strong. Not only is it a party, but also an excellent opportunity to see our many relatives and friends, all at once. Judi arrived a few days after us, it wasn’t the plane trip that stood out, it was the unexpected trip when she got near the bottom of the escalator at the airport resulting in a cut on her head and a few bruises elsewhere. After listening to a few scary stories about bumps on the head, and her having a headache and sore neck, we went to the hospital emergency later on that evening. Unfortunately for us, as with any emergency waiting room, Judi wasn’t the only one with a medical concern, after a two-hour wait we went home. Judi left for Toronto the day after mudders party, a day earlier than expected because she thought it best to see her regular doctor. Sunday, we went to my nephew’s graduation BBQ consisting of man-size trout and barbequed hamburgers on the grill. It was quite a spread and I couldn’t help but to try out a little of the large display of foods. I enjoyed every bite; till the next day and it was then I realized I made a big pig of myself. Another plus on our trip, we got to meet two of our cousins, Kenny and Gladys.! that came over from Scotland for a holiday, whom left Nova Scotia when I was little, about 95 years or so ago, well, it seems that long. Mudder, Brenda and I went shopping for a suit for me to wear to the Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party. Being sports attire, I was hoping I could wear my cleanest dirty shirt, dirt-stained tan pants that were too short in the legs and worn out sneakers, unfortunately, mudder didn’t approve. It was an exceptionally interesting social gathering, weather and entertainment wise. “I do say, we make a lovely couple!” Friday we started preparations for mudder’s big day. Between the three of us kids, we managed to erect the gazebo, organizing and food preparations. Judi brought an arrangement of different nationality of foods from Toronto, guest also brought a variety of salads and hot eats, and there wasn’t any shortage that was for sure. Even though it poured and poured occasionally that evening, everybody had an enjoyable time. With the amount, and assortment of left overs, us kids and mudder had lots to eat for the remainder of our visit.Father’s Day was another day to remember, a feed of fresh lobsters at one of our cousins place. A few days later, another fabulous feast at a long time friend’s where-about with BBQ salmon along with scallops on skewer sticks. The rest of the week it rained and rained. It sure wasn’t a starving event, there was something always on the go; party’s, dining out, BBQ’s, visiting, house repairs, looking for a replacement vehicle for my uncle that he modified just a little (not his choice though), and just plain old socializing. Let me tell you, it was a worthwhile trip; I’ll be looking forward to mudder’s 89th bash next year. When I arrived home, another sister from Vancouver, Corinne and her daughter Ciara were waiting for my return at my place for their annual Milo visit. And another week of entertainment with a trip to the beach, a B.B.Q. and just plain socializing. I intended to place this in July’s issue, but winding up the “cat” situation and some brain humor, I put it off till this month. And another reason, I wanted to make sure Kenny and Gladys, Scottish cousins, received their monthly issue of the Canopener by now. “So There!”7 DEGREES OF BLOND FIRST DEGREE A married couple were asleep when the phone rang at 2 in the morning. The wife (undoubtedly blonde), picked up the phone, listened a moment and said "How should I know, that's 200 miles from here!" and hung up. The husband said, "Who was that?" The wife said, "I don't know, some woman wanting to know if the coast is clear." SECOND DEGREE Two blondes are walking down the street. One notices a compact on the sidewalk and leans down to pick it up. She opens it, looks in the mirror and says, "Hmm, this person looks familiar." The second blonde says, "Here, let me see!" So the first blonde hands her the compact. The second one looks in the mirror and says, "You dummy, it’s me! THIRD DEGREE A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out and buys a gun. She goes to his apartment unexpectedly and when she opens the door she finds him in the arms of a redhead. Well, the blonde is really angry. She opens her purse to take out the gun, and as she does so, she is overcome with grief. She takes the gun and puts it to her head. The boyfriend yells, "No, honey, don't do it!!!" The blonde replies, "Shut up, you're next!" A friend says, "OK, what's the capital of Wisconsin ?" The blonde replies, "Oh, that's easy: W." FIFTH DEGREE What did the blonde ask her doctor when he told her she was pregnant? "Is it mine?" SIXTH DEGREE Bambi, a blonde in her fourth year as a UCLA freshman, sat in her US government class. The professor asked Bambi if she knew what Roe vs. Wade was about. Bambi pondered the question then finally said, "That was the decision George Washington had to make before he crossed the Delaware " SEVENTH DEGREE Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house ransacked and burglarized. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime. The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio, and a K-9 unit, patrolling nearby was the first to respond. As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps. Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, "I come home to find all my possessions stolen. I call the police for help, and what do they do? They send me a BLIND policeman." FOURTH DEGREE A blonde was bragging about her knowledge of state capitals. She proudly says, "Go ahead, ask me, I know all of them."COUNTRY FARMHOUSE CORN MAZE PLAN Below is the plan for this year's corn maze at Country Farmhouse (3 miles west, 1/2 mile north of Cluny). As you can see, the maze is huge! I! Anyone who visited last year's maze had lots of fun. The corn maze will be open in just a few days. Call 403-734-2593 to check if open and for prices.THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With A Taste of Rural Alberta SUMMER HOURS (Starting July 2) Monday to Saturday -11:00am to 5:00pm Reservations for evening meals are welcome! Book for parties, anniversaries or special events. Box 10 from Cluny Hilltop Dianne Brown Cluny, AB 3 miles west Ph. 403-734-2593 T0J 0S0 1/2 mile north Fax [phone] Join the fun at our HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday, August 29 1jg|j, J8T Supper 5:00 - 7:00 pm Adults $12.00 Kids $7.00 (aged 7 & under) Reservations needed. Our CORN MAZE is open in just a few days. Call 403-734-2593 for prices. Don't forget our buffet lunches on Fridays. “You don’t have to use the phone. I’m right here in the front seat.” NORM STOKES WELDING General and Oilfield Repair Custom Mowing New & Used Steel Sales Custom Built Trailers B-Pressure Welding Ufa Norm: I Wade ttn Craig Cell: PtA * t£l=3 Phone [phone] Cell. 485-0365 Phone [phone] Phone [phone] iMA££* 5ALOM hair design by Denise Brown and Norma Brown CwU, Colon, mJ- &iow cull: pe-nise- 'HorYnfr Located at the County Farmhouse call: 403-734-2593CONDOLENCES THANK YOU Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Carol Robertson, Melissa, Steve, and Payton Rooke, Craig Robertson and many other family and friends on the loss of Jamie. Deepest sympathies are extended to the Nelson families on the passing of Norien Campbell. GET WELL Get well wishes are extended to Bob Fitzpatrick, Colin Campbell and Burt Campbell. THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for their tremendous outpouring of support during Jamie’s illness and after his passing. The food, hugs, phone calls, visits, donations and cards were truly appreciated. Huge thanks to the Riverside Market staff for all their hard work, patience, and understanding during the past 10 months. Words cannot express how your ongoing thoughts and prayers have helped us with our grief. We are so lucky to be a part of two wonderful communities. During difficult times small communities really shine. Special thanks to Margaret McCanna, Dr. Karen Piercey and the staff of the Milk River hospital and ambulance for the care you gave Jamie & all the support to our family. Our gratitude also goes to the Lethbridge Cancer Center and the Tom Baker Cancer Center. Carol and Craig Robertson Melissa and Steve Rooke Thank you so much to the Milo Lions Club for providing a wonderful pancake breakfast on Canada Day!!! Michael and Monica Monner Thank you for all of the cards, hugs, and the words of care and comfort, since the deaths of David, Bob and Norien. It is wonderful to know that so many people are really there for us when we need them most. Love and God Bless Marilyn & family Wow, I sure am lucky I grew up in such a caring community! Thank you to everyone who attended my bridal shower on July 17th, who brought gifts and for those of you who have sent us gifts. I am overwhelmed at how many of you were there especially being a sunny Friday night in July! We are SO grateful for these wonderful gifts. Melissa - thank you for Emceeing the shower, you did a wonderful job! Betty Godkin, thank you for organizing such a beautiful event, with fresh flowers and all. We appreciate all the hostesses’ help: Wendy Vannatta, Colleen Deitz, Barb Godkin, Brenda McMorris, Kathy Sukut, Patsy Byers, Kathy Nelson, and to everyone who brought the yummy dessert and pretty flowers. Thank you Brenda Prentice for making the lovely sign, it will come in handy for our wedding as well! The Sister Act was awesome -1 think you ladies could give dance lessons©. Lisa - your song was just beautiful! Ryan and I are truly blessed to be part of this amazing community (from afar). Even though we are way out in Winnipeg, we are still Milo people; we thank each of you for your generosity and support as we made this move east last fall. If any of you are ever out that way, you know you have a place to stay. We are so appreciate of everything you have done for us. Our wedding dance will be held Saturday, August 1st, in the Milo Community Hall, and should start around 9 pm. Please join us on our special day if you are around town. Have a safe and happy summer everyone! Sincerely, Erin and RyanAugust 2009 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 Monner/ Vogt Wedding Dance Milo Hall 9:00 D.m. 2 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrow wood 9:30 am 3 HERITAGE DAY 4 Milo Library Summer Reading Programs 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Youth 7:00 - 9:00 Dm 5 Lions Club Meeting 8:00 Dm 6 TOPS 8:30 am 7 8 Library Videoconf. Author David Poulson 1:30 -2:30o.m. August 7-9 SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT 9 Hope Lutheran Church - Milo 11:00 am LIONS BBQ Milo Hall - 1:30 p.m. Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrow wood 9:30 am 10 11 Fire Practice 6:00 D.m. Milo Library Summer Reading Programs 1:30-3:30 p.m. Youth 7:00 - 9:00 Dm 12 Health Nurse Drop-In 1:00-2:30 pm Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm 13 TOPS 8:30 am 14 15 16 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrow wood 9:30 am 17 Village of Milo Council Meeting 7:00 D.m. 18 Milo Library Summer Reading Programs 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Youth 7:00 - 9:00 Dm 19 Lions Club Meeting 8:00 pm 20 TOPS 8:30 am 21 22 23 Hope Lutheran Church -Milo 11:00 am Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrow wood 9:30 am 24 Library Board Meeting 7:30 D.m. 25 Milo Library Summer Reading Programs 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Creature Feature Videoconference 2:00-3:00 pm Youth 7:00 - 9:00 pm 26 DEADLINE CANOPENER ARTICLES Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm 27 TOPS 8:30 am 28 29 Country Farmhouse Harvest Festival SuDDer 5-7 p.m. 30 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrow wood 9:30 am 31 School starts September 1 September 2 September 3 TOPS 8:30 am September 4 September 5