Milo Canopener (July 1, 1999)

• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Milo Community Volunteers 1999
• Subjects: Milo (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Yukon; Fairbanks; Corner Brook; Canada; Indian; Kay; Dent; Petersen; Thumb; Todd; Sheila; Charity; Laurie; Burgess; Colleen; Coulter; Sinclair; Denise; Audrey; Garry; McLeod; Saloon; Fang; Kari; Gauthier; Alicia; The Monument; Lacey; Lorna; Martina; Bushell; Juanita; Davey; Pimple; Oldfield; Scotia Bank; Arrow Creek; Reno; Metis; Newfoundland; Prince Edward Island
• Online Access: http://digitallibrary.uleth.ca/cdm/ref/collection/sanl/id/206

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 MUN!CiPAL LIBRARY 12/99 'oe.s“5 tcn^o. . , .Subscription Rates Picked up or delivered. $12.00 Mailed. .$20.00 USA mailed. .$24.00 Other countries. .$36.00 Single copy. .$2.00 Ad rates Business directory .$5.00 Quarter page. .$6.00 Half page. .$8.00 Full page. .$15.00 Classifieds. .$2.00 Notices , Baby, Wedding ,Shower announcements , news items , articles, and cards of thanks will not be charged for. The Canopener is printed on the last Friday of the month unless other wise stated on the directory page or calendar. Please have items, to be done on the computer, in at least a week early . You may mail them to : Milo Canopener Box 12, Milo, Ab TOL ILO . Or leave at Jamies Ag store or Fax to us at 599-2205 All Canopener staff will accept items Canopener Staff: Sheila Winch , Levona Dixon , June Beckner , Zola Webber , Marina Vannatta , Carol Henry , Sue Ivers , Ellen Watt, Betty Lahd , Kay Zattsoff, Carol Vooys. Letters to the Canopener are welcome. Please sign them , no letter will be printed if not signed but requests to remain anonymous will be honoured . Please Note. Notices, Baby announcements, Wedding Announcements, Showers, etc. will be taken by: Levona Dixon Ph .599-2328 Betty Lahd Ph .599-2214 Thank yous will be taken by June Beckner or Zola Webber Ph . June at 599-3952 Ph . Zola at 599-2304 Drawings or cartoon ideas should be sent in early to Marina Vannatta , Levona Dixon or Sue Ivers Sympathy, Get well wishes will be taken by : Carol Vooys.599-2123 Calendar events taken by Carol Henry Ph.599-2107—OtD- Goods & Services -^/^a^r^^Per(ec/jon '$*r CATERINGfSERVICE Alltn end Colleen Oirltch WLO. Mil phone. [phone]?avw/' Spt ©jry 7; Vuicaii: Alberta, Canada For only $5.00 per month you can advertise in the CanOpener Business Directory )asvy/' , J'9es> Sc ^traiglji, (ftlean Sc pimple INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS PH- [phone] LAR-MAR PROMO Work: [phone] PH: [phone] Kcepln" the Country In music OUS. 309-373 1 RES. 59 9-2 1 33 PAT GAUTHIER Petroleum Agent UNITED FARMERS OF ALBERTA CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED BOX 38. MILO. ALBERTA TOL I LO 2>,. R limp OPTOMETRIST DOX572 VULCAN. ALBERT* TOL 200 TELEPHONES *aS-2!77 4QS-2G86 (HI) Robert Phillips Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond. Alberta TOL 1G0 Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular. [phone] Fax: [phone] SCOTIA BANK THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 599-3792 MANAGER: DON KINNEY ■A BUSINESS HOURS: MON - THURS 10:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 3:00 FRIDAY 9:30 - 12:00 1:00 - 5:30WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT. WITHOUT THEM WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PRINT THIS PAPER FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF OUR _______________________READERS._______________________ AGRICORE For all Your Grain Marketing Needs Please call anytime Milo 599-3866 Queenstown 599-2151 Galvin Egeland 599-2199 Rick Burgess 599-2386 Dwight Goddard 599-2395 Your Patronage is appreciated Artful Expressions C U S T OM FRAMING Quality custom framing • Unique A Innovative mat design Cathy Bennington High River. AB T1V 1K8 (t)03) 652-2730 Willy’s Wheels ’N Deals MILO SEED CLEANING ASSOCIATION LTD . 599-2150 Cleaner seed is sown Cleaner crops are grown Box 12 [phone] Bassano, AB Bill i Kacllle. E-LLLa. S9730/3 1 rEMCC The Monument Professionals Since 1924 TOWING *4x4 service 'Wheel-lift 'Boosting 'Flats 'Lock-outs 'Recoveries 'R.V. Towing 'Small Repairs J3 SERVICES Bus: 485-2667 Mobile: [phone] "24 Hour Emergency Service" Ready & Reliable | PHONE JOE] Box 93 Vulcan, Alta T0L 2B0 Schaffer • ED POSEIN - manager MILO CAFE CHINESE & WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Monday.8:30 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday - Sunday___8:30 am - 8:00 pm Beer & wine with meals VACUUM 'Septic Tanks •Portables 'Mud Pits 'Sumps 'Holding Tanks 'Cisterns ^ 'Basement Floods VULCAN VILLAGE CAS BAR P.O. BOX 425 VULCAN. ALTA. TOL 2 BO PHONE: [phone] FOOD TO CO “ Garry & Bernardine Nelson 485-2519Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but she can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake. rP'JS' M. D. (Lori) Vooys, fcsi Personal Investment Manager The Bank of Nova Scotia Box 1 50 Milo. AB TOL 1L0 Bus: (403) 59^-2333 Cell: [phone] Fax: [phone] INSHOP MOBILE Archambault Mechanical Dave Box 155, Milo, AB, TOL 1L0 Telephone: [phone] Cellular: [phone] Masiiijs©m "Make Your Winnina Move With Us” HAROLD k NORMA MAGNUSON FARM, RANCH & COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL 4 LEASING RESIDENTIAL 4 REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS Phone [phone] - Fax. [phone] - Cell. 408485-7602 P.0. Box 958 104 Centre Street Easl Vulcan, Alta TOL 280 RENO BEXTE 41/Ueed (Control (Centre P 4 H GRAIN LTD. AGENT FOR ALTA HAIL INS. TELEPHONE: [phone] ANYTIME FAX: [phone] MOSSLEIGH, AB TOL IPO T i ? i • 1, TO BUMPER Auto Parti Prolcwtonals COMPLETE ONE STOP SERVICE CENTRE BUFFALO HILLS AUTO & AG. 485-2676 m & K MECHANICAL SERVICES 485-6332 m SSsfSEt \SERVICE 221 -1ST AVENUE S., VULCAN. ALBERTA BUFFALO HILLS OILFIELD SERVICES ltd Dave Sletto P.O. Box 164 Milo, AB. ToL iLo (24 Hour Service) Ph: [phone] Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone] ALAN VAILE TRUCKING BOX 64, LOMOND, AB T0L-1G0 m PH: 792-2436 valuventure travel Val Umscheid travel consultant/tour guide DARCY VAILE CELL: 3S2-8001 STEVE VAILE CELL: JW S439 GRAIN, MACHINERY, & FLATBED HAULING Box 88 Milo, A8 T0L1L0 ph: 1-[phone] fax: [phone] toll free: 1-[phone] email: [e-mail] Freedom of the press means no-iron clothes./C&AUJL, c^ lbL^fadL_cfl] ^-jjcfay Jd 96. [phone] BUS. [phone] RES. [phone] FAX JtLm. m r _j r ^ m FOODS JAMIE’S A, G. FOODS JAMES & CAROL ROBERTSON Proprietors P.0. BOX 38 MILO, ALBERTA TOL 1L0 GRANT, KRYSTALOWICH 8c BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Phone: [phone]* LMARV SOW' Donna Bennett Deitz Independent Beauty Consultant P.O. Box 37, Milo, Alta. TOL 110 [phone] MEDALTA INDUSTRIES SIEG SOHN Business 734-2652 Box 5 Clunv. Alberta ’ TOJ 0S0 United AUTO REFINISHING (division of Charma Holdings Ltd.) "We meet by accident” COMPLETE AUTO BODY & REFINISHING LOCATED IN MOSSLEIGH, QprrH BESIDE J.D. ’s CAFE [phone] ffalocoe/W/ fa Sfiasicieg; FLORAL DESIGN - GIFTS - JEWELLERY <Su&asv3ffea£/s If Telephone: [phone] Centre St., Vulcan, Alta. TOL 2B0 CORNER STORE & GARAGE OIL - GAS - DIESEL - REBATRS - WELDING A-M. A. TOWING MERV & FRANCES GOLDTHORPE 485-6G71 ‘We’re here to do the Whole Job Right! t” FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 485-2368 Scott D. Fairbanks - Denturist OFFICE HOURS: : "v Wednesday 9:00 am. • 5:00 p.m. .FricftyTOOp.mL 5:00 p.ni. It is bad to suppress laughter; it goes back down and spreads to your hips .VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES Minutes from the May 17, 1^)99 Meeting The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was held on Monday, May 17, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Mayor Bath, Councillor Nelson, Councillor Vooys, Municipal Administrator Dorothy Way and Auditor Harry Ziel. The minutes of the meeting held on Monday, April 19,1999 were read. Mayor Bath moved the adoption of these minutes. CARRIED. Harry Ziel from Delanoy and Ziel arrived at 6:30 p.m. and went over the Financial Return for the Village for 1998. Council was presented with the terms of engagement letter and a letter of comments as a result of this year's audit. Mr. Ziel felt that Council had a successful year without any government grants. The Municipal Administrator is to advertise in the Can Opener, that the Financial Reports are completed and available for public viewing. It was reported that there is a wire sticking out of the water hose at the water treatment plant, which needs to be repaired. Municipal Administrator to contact Kevin Booth and have the hose repaired. Mayor Bath to contact Townman Stan Lewis and have him pickup the dirt dug up at the boulevard at 1st Street South and 1st. Avenue. .Mayor Bath to talk to Wayne Davey about the dust debatement program or find out if there is anything that is environmentally approved that could be used to control the dust on Railroad Avenue. The Municipal Administrator to find out whether the estimate the Village has received needs to go on the budget before the Village can go ahead and have new water and sewer lines installed. When the lines are done it will take 3 to 4 days to complete. A notice will be put in the Can Opener to notify the Village residents of the dates. Vulcan Tourism and Community Development meeting May 26/99 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tourism station. No one from the Village of Milo Council will be attending. There is a E911 Dispatch Users Group Meeting on Tuesday, May 25/99 at 1030 hrs. in High River at the High River Fire Hall. Municipal Administrator to let Jamie Robertson and Lome Umscheid know about this meeting. We have received a grant for $302.50 for the purchase of a shredder, adding machine, telephone and a filing cabinet. The Village received a proposed subdivision of SE 36-I8-22-W4th. The Village Council has no comments on this subdivision. The Municipal Administrator had a phone call from Glenda Eichler notifying that the Village of Milo has received $1,299.00 for FCSS funding. The Village will have to pay 25% of this total which is $324.75. We are still awaiting confirmation of this from the Government. The Village of Milo will have no 1999 requistion this year for E911, as we paid $625.95 in 1998 and the E911 system was not up and running in 1998. The next Council meeting for the Village of Milo was set for June 21,1999 at 7 p.m. in the Village Office. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.Councillors Comments * i^'l These are opinions and are not necessarily the same as County Councillors. Cee Gee is making good progress on the ferry road. 1 believe they are the sub contractors on 542. They do good work so the road bed may turn out not so bad. The County IS currently crushing gravel and should have a good supply for this year. The dust abatement program should start fairly soon. I attended a meeting in Three Hills concerning the Canadian Trail Net [I think it's called]. About 300 people were there and not one of them were in favour of this thing. It appears that city folk have ruined their own environment and just can't await to do the same for us. The C.P.R. has agreed to turn abandoned rail beds over to the trail outfit rather than follow the plan that was originally agreed too. One lady at the meeting said she had been threatened. She asked some cyclists to leave when they were crossing her property to get to the road bed. I would suggest we all write to our Gov't representatives to express our feelings before we have a trail established here. It may look good on paper but in reality it will become a nightmare for any one along an abandoned road bed. Grant Lahd | Helpful Hints j 5 1 1 I | A slice of bread can remove jj i the scorched taste from rice, i J Place the bread on top of the J l rice and replace the pot lid I [ and wait a few minutes. | I Remove the bread and the e J scorched taste should be gone. J i i i i B I BWales Theatre 421 1 st St, West High River, Alberta Call for Dates & Times 24 Hour Hotline [phone] x. '<y BIG DADDY June 25 - July 8 7:30 pm Adam Sandler NOTTING HILL July 9 - 22 7:30 pm Julia Roberts Hugh Grant PG STAR WARS j July 23 - 29 f 7:30 pm \ Sat & Sun Matinee 2:00 pmYour child’s outlook on life will be created in your home. If you are aware of the factors that influence your child’s success in school, you can provide experiences which will foster a positive learning environment. Building Blocks Co-ordinator: Lorna Armstrong 485-3107 Milo Builder: Betty Godkin 599-2108 NORTH & COMPANYssSliiysS? B-A-R-R-l-S-T-E-R-S- and -S-O-L-l-C-l-T-O-R-S Dr. Robert J. (Bob) Langridge, will be attending in IVliio at the Village Office the first Friday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 485-2070 NORTH & COMPANY BARRISTERS ani SOLICITORS R. PHILLIP M. NORTH, Q.C * BARRIEC. BROUCHTON • TIMOTHY E. PERRY ROBERT J. LANGRIDGE WAYNE C. PETERSEN • CARRY W. KASKIW * TRACY M. HEMBROFF DOUGLASR. LINT * BRIAN J. MURRAY • HEATHER A. DONISON ALEXANDERG. McKAY' ANITA I. WAHL RODNEYC. FONG Vulcan: 104 Center Street East 485-2070Ladies Wear stock reduction sale Wednesdayf June 30 § am - 5 pm Snake valley Drop-In center CMilo) up to 60% off Sizes from xs - plus 3 torn ^4 For more information: contact: Sheila Winch 599-2223 JIf r~ i tfie n. Children's Summer Reading Program at Milo Municipal Library Kids can register in the summer program any time and enter our prize draws if they read some books over the summer. "Discover the World" displays and activity centers we will have at Milo Library include internet activities and: World Map - children can mark places in the world they identify with (have visited, have relatives or ancestors from, have read a book on, etc.) Sweden - July 6, 8, 13, 15 Greece - July 20, 22, 27, 29 Africa - August 3, 5, 10, 12 Australia - August 17, 19, 24, 26 Special Activity Days at Milo Municipal Library this summer will include: Greek Day - slide show, games, food, activities Tuesday, July 27 1:30 - 3:30pm Arrow Creek Petting Zoo Trip Wednesday, August 11 leave Milo 10:00 a.m. (Will have lunch there, more details at the library and in August Can-Opener) Story-telling Days - the summer students from Chinook Arch will be visiting us again to tell stories, play games, etc. -Younger children's day (under 7 years): Thursday, July 22, 10:30-11:30am -Older children's day (7 and over): Thursday, August 5, 10:30-11:30am * Milo Municipal Library is open the regular Tuesday and Thursday hours all summer.* *The Library will be closed July 1 and we may have to close one week for paving around the school but the dates are unknown. Milo Village Office Hours: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m. 1-4 p.m Thursday 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] NOTICE THE NEXT VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE ON MONDAY, JULY 19, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE. MAYOR --- CHARLOTTE BATH COUNCILLORS --- ART NELSON --- KEN VOOYS MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR-DOROTHY WAY VILLAGE OF MILO NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT Notice is hereby given that the following application for a Development Permit has been received: 1. S.E. 75'of BLOCK B P LAN 344DQ OR NW31-18-21- , W 4th. addition of a manufactured home and garage. Any person who deems he or she may be affected by the issuance of this Development Permit and proposes to make an oral or written submission to the Municipal Planning Commission, must notify the Municipal Planning Commission within fourteen (14) days to the date of first publication of this advertisement, if his/her submission is to be considered. Notices are to be filed in writing addressed to the Municipal Planning Commission, Village of Milo, Box 65, Milo, Alberta TOL 1L0. Any submissions meeting the deadline for notification will be heard at the meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission on or about 7:00 p.m. on July 15,1999 in the Village of Milo Office. Dated this 22nd day of June 1999. Dorothy Way, Municipal AdministratorAil At ONE Location 119 Centre St. • Vulcan, AB TOL 2B0 • Phone [phone] or 485-6888 V i Sesse. LaWd, la^ifor Tlefsim, 6kkecca Ready, Lisa Varma-tta( Curtis Qri'A^K-ervg t Tyler tAarckall,Brenda lYt'haugal( ftacy fitg invoke U"KaO K Q A H I Z g O FOR S A V I N QS CO*OP . . . N O T F O R F R O F I T ARROW WOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LTD. PHONE [phone] P.O. BOX 120 ARROWWOOD, ALBERTA TOL 0B0 PHONE: [phone] Welcomes Milo & Queenstown Area Residents Open: Monday - Friday 8:00am -12:00pm 1:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday 8:00am -12:00pm Lumber - Hardware - Paint Housewares - Sporting Goods Tires - Batteries - Feed - Salt Bulk Fuels & Lubricants Co-op membership available, but not a requirement to purchase Economic Development Office County of Vulcan 2 Business Development . start-up counselling & planning assistance - financial counseling ♦ government & investment liaison • marketing assistance available Tourism Development * Information & statistics - county theme development * marketing & promotion . networking Community Enhancement - assist In event planning . assist In community theme development ♦ liaison/ facilitation with community groups (Rural Initiatives, Municipal Councils & Chambers)1999 Milo Mixed Slow Pitch League Team# Team Name Team Contact Phone # 1 Easlvvay Pickups Lorraine Marshall 485 6862 2 Queenstown Cleaners Gerald Dcilz 599 2354/ 485 2676 3 Milo Slo Stars Sandy Henry 599 2131 4 Nelson Cowboys Jim Horkoff 485 6500 5 Tarragon Posse Kvlc Lahd 599 2214 6 Maiorville Molesters Ian Godkin 599 2213 Diamond Visit ttrs Home Time Wedn June 9 East 1 2 6:30 East 3 4 7:30 West 5 6 7:30 Wedn June 16 West 3 6 6:30 West 4 1 7:30 East 2 5 7:30 Wedn. June 23 West 2 6 6:30 West 5 4 7:30 East 1 3 7:30 Wedn. June 30 West 3 5 6:30 West 6 1 7:30 East 4 2 6:30 Work bee to follow games for ooen tournament ( one Ditch ) Julv 2.3.4 Wedn. July 7 West 5 1 6:30 West 2 3 7:30 East 6 4 7:30 Wedn. July 14 West 4 3 6:30 West 2 1 7:30 East 6 5 7:30 Thurs. July 15 West 6 3 6:30 West l 4 7:30 East 5 2 7:30 Wedn. July 21 West 6 2 6:30 West 3 1 7:30 East 4 5 7:30 Wedn. July 28 West 2 4 6:30 West 5 3 7:30 East 1 6 7:30 Wedn. Aug 4 West I 5 6:30 West 4 6 7:30 East 3 2 7:30 Work bee to follow games for League tournament Aug 6,7,8 *Retirement.After 36 Years!! (by Joanne Monner) The Milo community honored Linda Booth on Sunday June 6th for her 36 years of teaching (30 of those years here in Milo). A Pot Luck dinner was held in the Community Hall with a very large group in attendance. After a delicious meal was enjoyed, the program commenced. Donna Will introduced the MC for the afternoon - Don Zech. It turns out that Don and Linda arrived in Milo the same year (and Donna says she soon had them whipped into shape). According to Don, Linda is the only one of the 3 of them that could keep a job. Marilyn Henry provided the audience with an entertaining history of Linda’s career. Linda’s command of the Language Arts program was very evident in the students’ participation in the program. Poems about her classes were written and presented by the Jr. High class, some of her students now attending CCHS, and Sandy Henry. The Grade 5/6 class provided us with a look at the typical day in their classroom, and also sang her a song. Another very entertaining element of the afternoon was a song (I’ve Taught Everyone Man!) performed by Larry Vannatta, Colleen Bartsch and Marina Vannatta, that was mainly written by Brenda Prentice. Presentations were then made to the guest of honor. Barb Godkin, on behalf of the organizing committee, presented her with a commemorative stamp (after all-she did retire the same year as Wayne Gretsky and we couldn’t afford the Mercedes or the big screen T.V., nor could we retire the grade 5/6 room). Jo-Anne Wilson presented her with a school bell on behalf of the Parent- Teacher Group. Shannon Reynolds then presented her with tickets to Stage West on behalf of the School Staff. The last , presentation was made by Ralph Umscheid on behalf of her former students. It was a print she has admired for years. Linda then graciously thanked everyone and reiterrated how much she has enjoyed her teaching career. A cake, made by Letty Lynn Stumpf was then cut and visiting ended a very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks Linda for everything. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!!I've Taught Everyone I was toting my books up to the Milo Community School, When along came a young guy, he was as stubborn as a mule. Said he didn't have intelligence enough for me to reach So I told this kid about all of the oddballs I did teach He asked me if I’d known of one with such an empty head And I said listen. Bud, I've taught some with noggins full of lead. I've taught everyone man. I’ve taught everyone, man. Given out credits fair man. Taught ‘cause I really care, man. Stern, but we had some fun, man. I’ve taught everyone. VERSE 1 I've taught Randy, Sandy, Andy, Nicholas, Sharons, Aarons, Darrens, Christopher, Jennifer, Jimmys, Timmys, Cindy ’n‘ Lee, Willy, Billy, Debbies, Brandy, Lauries, Melaney, JanLoree, Loralee, Rodney, Valerie, GOODNESS ME! Gerry, Sherry, Uiorys, Brett ’n’ Lisa, Chad ‘n’ Brad, Brady, Christine, Juanita, Martina, Scotties, Wesleys, Leslies, Ken P., Lloyd D., Stacey, Lacey. Kelly C., Leah, John and Doug, Phillip, Dereck, Kevins, Stephens, Ralphie too! THAT'LL DO! Repeat CHORUS 1 VERSE 2 I've taught Neal D., Kimberley, Kari, Alayna, Trisha, Jana, Alexis, Charlotte, Daniel, Charity, Carla, Darla, Rachel, Raylene, Amanda, Susanna, Josh and Shaun, Ron and Don, Nathan, Gavin, Richard Dale, Katie too! HEY, I'M NOT THROUGH! Repeat CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 I've taught everyone, man. I've taught everyone, man. Each side of the river. To the native sun. We have had some fun, man. I've taught everyone. I've taught Back Fats, Bull Snakes, Many Bears, Weasel Heads, Good Eagles, Spring Chiefs, Many Heads, Yellow Flys, Medicine Shields, Cayennes, Big Snakes, Black Kettles, Red Crows, Sitting Eagles, Old Person, Bull Bears, Many Guns, Prairie Chickens, Saddle Backs, Poor Eagles, Black Horse, Running Rabbits,. OHHHHHHH. Repeat CHORUS 1 "Now in case we have missed someone, here are a few more.” .a I've taught Tiegens, Monners, Bushells, Armstrongs, Vannattas, Thompsons, Umscheids, Nelsons, Deitzes, Olivers, Mackenzies, Goddards, Heathers, Robertsons, Bartschs, Gauthiers, Henrys, Wilsons, Sukuts, Hingleys, Vooys, Wongs and Smiths. I I know someone you haven't taught. No, I've taught everyone!Tfilo throuiS ife test pprhes of any Iowa. Thais a wd/- t/ww/i M of much renown. 2iJ/ih 6> Jump in zmy threat ' a fear m foil ape To a par-} of ma/fiftf-~ /Pe fief 0 cot dye. /Bud since iffe worfd is T/iinf mint may seem fee Tfay only fe ife tea inn in “sr/mm <3 an er>c min, new £ehd Tf 5 commun'd as itched- Ihz! m dfse lohu do more reiurri, ihan pdpajiy gb -To work Wilt ana gouit has teen * ° -nil J/fe choice for it is on June Pit me gaiter ed io rejoice. Yon made me cry arc) i/tp made me Jaugh ~ Siii dent$/parents, friends, family, staff You Jeff me Speechless - wfai could J Say ? fvr giricy me a terrifieatff^jdowg- Your planning, its program, carts, °yif is, anf wishes - Your fellowship. flgu)e.rs, ant delicious dishes, Your poetry and Songs warmed mg “hear! in every wap find Jm not jjohn ’ anywhere ~ ^ J3115 e fin fere io shy! The cafe Was a masierpieee io toehojd The school Iff iafes me t> dyf . of ofey. Your generosity to ihe fdney } foundation was a great fling moo Tm much in aide, of iff good martthey do. Y 0 u <0 v s >A £ R C 1 ¥ ¥ ¥ T A N K 5 o o? cD 'Tales of ftucaliM is very Specif zLo m ffier gaging a! d for pears ~ enviously. The Stage Test fcfds and memory&d f I Hank Jim, £0'U)orf>erS;T shdr/rvss m ffg damp w unjue and’ of codnsi T H now hrag— Tfeif, Sreishg wfafs naff -Our /erg ^ won fty?" * T admire eact person wto f ite occasion, arose. T/nd Spofe io aft in pastry and in prose. If oil off friends and meuOj it was great to see Inexe Tjs memories -flooded and daughter we shard- fact) of uair students in nuj aif played a part. You always will occupy a spot in 1 my heart. Its teen a great run and now my wish for sdj gym Is ltd! Jwt ft da re a gfo gnu enjoy ilis Mi, %*> > “felloes of YfmiCatiori "png it)rough set not and erne's mind- y rewards have been mangy in ifis Ccummin i typ so fine. - /fang if ants 4- mupf Tove} Jjncfa ffro/f).ps: HAIL INSURANCE For all your Hail Insurance Needs Call Laurie Umsclieid Representing two Companies FARMERS HAIL INSURA HENDERSON HAIL INSURANCE Call 599-3852milo l COMMUNITY CAM POUT JULY 9-11, 1999 ENCHANT, ALBERTA AN INVITA TION IS EXTENDED FOR ALL TO A TTEND THE ANNUAL LIONS COMMUNITY CAMPOUT. FUN AND GAMES FOR ALL AGES. BREAKFASTS ARE PROVIDED BOTH SAT. & SUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT KEN FETKENHER @ 599-2307. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! pJQapid Realty Jtd. 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Throughout the vjeAr there have been over 3SO volunteers neebeb Ar»b \\ou hAve been there for us. Milo Stwbents Anb StAff WAnt to thAnk \\ou for Allowing a11 the vArieb programs Anb Activities to continue becAnse of vjour efforts. If s greAt to be a pArt of a smAll school!! See \\ou AgAin next fAll!! An exciting event is going to happen in the County of Vulcan this summer. On July 28, 1999, a rural health and safety camp for children will be held in the Vulcan arena. It is a new program designed to reduce agriculturally related injuries on farms, ranches, and acreages and on the colonies. Tins program is brought to our community and county by the Headwaters Health Authority, UFA and the Cooperators. It will be a community effort, however, involving various agricultural businesses such as machinery and equipment dealers, animal handler’s etc. The children will rotate through six stations, learning about various aspects of rural safety. I am hoping to raise awareness in the community by contacting various groups to let them know of the camp. There is a modest cost of $10 per family attending ( a family is an adult and 4 children). Lunch and snacks will be provided and a take-home bag of safety equipment will be given to each child. Registrations will be taken at the health unit (485-2285) or at the Cooperators (485-2292). Thank you for mentioning this at your meetings.& TARP MANUFACTURE NG Neville 120 Main Street, Champion, AB, TOL ORO Irene Phone [phone] or toll free 1 [phone] Fax: [phone] Asove Clip 0/)q> 120 MAIN STREET, CHAMPION, AB PHONE TOLL FREE: 1 [phone] inv/ifa eVe/yone. fo ^fop and akeak avjf omK n<e.w ^kop and a^lc fkaf yavj be.ar' wifk vj^ wkile w& (Sef /ea^an^ed. 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Minimum charge : $5.00 Shop rate: $20.00 / hour THANK YOU NEVILLE & IRENEr~\ A Pfe-rrv LAW Gomes .# SFBS LdHo S^es /jpok/AJG- Fo/z. &G A^X> TZErG-A ~E>0 ia/G -So/^ve yA/6£> UJoiZlC fod /fvS _ A/BlO AJGIG/4 &o£S> * A^JiOEd To evejrten oKtz tton> eP,Sot>£ • CVA^-rrA) 'OOAAcL&u)it\For All Your Babysitting Needs Hire Michele Umscheid At (I have passed the Babysitting *se) 599- ► Great with kids-Say Thi& T4/A/6S .W./vtWA/AT-rA n I asked my nine year old to sweep out the porch, she wasn’t too happy . When I insisted, she responded this way, "Oh well, I guess this is how Cinderella got her start!” * * * * tttttttt * * * * ft tt tt tt ***#### * * * * tttttttt The man asked the boy who was running down the street, "What's your hurry,sonny?" The boy answered,"I'm trying to keep two boys From Fighting." "Oh, and who are they?" The boy replied, "Me and my big brother!” tttttttt* * * * tttttttt * * * * tttttttt * ***####* * * ❖ One young man had the answer when the youth Minister asked the children , "What is a miracle?" The lad answered, "When my Mom and Dad let me get another dog . " tttttttt* * *tttttttt * * * tttttttt * ❖ * ❖tttttttt * * * * * MILO COURTESY CAR Leaving Milo first & third Thursday at 1:00 P.M. for Vulcan July 1.No Courtesy Car July 15.Susan Ivors Aug. 5.Monica Monner Aug. 19.Betty Lahd Sept. 2.Audrey Fetkenher Sept. 16.Harriet Deitz Everyone is welcome to use this service. Please let the driver know by Wednesday evening. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Summer Schedule July 11 - No Church Pastor at Convention July 18 -11:00 A.M. Service July 25 -11:00 A.m. Service Aug. 1 - No Service Aug. 8 -11:00 A.M. Service Aug. 15 - 11:00 A.M. Praise Band from Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church Aug. 22 -11:00 A.M. Service Aug. 29- 11:00 A.M. Service Recipe Corner Send in your favorite recipe to share with our readers. Pistachio Salad When the Four to six year olds in Sunday School were asked iF they believed miracles really happened, one little girl said she knew they did. "'Cause when I cleaned my room and Mom walked in she said, "It's a miracle." Mix together: 1 small can crushed pinapple (juice also) 1 small container of cool whip 1 pistachio pudding mix Xs bag miniature marshmellows (colored) tttttttt* * * * tttttttt ❖ ❖ * * tttttttt * * * * tttttttt * Keep in frig. Can be used as a dessert or dinner salad.We need your news. Contact your local Advocate Correspondent or fen'' special events call our office. Phone [phone] Fax:[phone] E-mail; [e-mail] ELW meeting was held June 9"’ at 2:00 p.m. with 12 ladies, one guest and Pastor Ed present. In „ the absence of the president and vice-president, Harriet chaired the meeting. Pastor Ed opened with prayer. June led Bible study “Celebrating A Listening Heart”. She then read the Grace Gifts meditation “The Gift Of Wisdom” then the offering was received The minutes were read and approved as corrected. Trish McLeod typed the ELW history, not Iris as recorded in the last minutes. Thanks Trish. Treasurer’s report was read by Carol. Old Business: We didn’t pack layettes today as we don’t have enough supplies. We will do them when we do have enough. Francis suggested that we keep a record of the 90th anniversary to be available for the 100th in ten years. Maxine volunteered to do that report. Correspondence: (1) A thank you from Ted and Phyliss Jacobsen. (2) A letter from “On Eagles Wings” an organization replacing “Lamp”. New business: Moved by Francis, seconded by Lois that we send $152.00 to “On Eagles Wings” to sponsor 4 children for Vacation Bible School. Carried. Iris made a curtain for the basement and had it hanging. We decided we would like a wider bottom hem. Carol, Lois and Harriet volunteered to help Iris make the curtains. Kathy reported that the tablecloth material has been ordered. We discussed having the July meeting in the evening and decided to keep to afternoon. ■ Lois and Iris are sharing the cost of the lovely banner they made for the anniversary. In July Brigitte is on church cleaning, Marilyn leads Bible study and Francis is hostess. Lois moved the meeting adjourn and Kathy served a delicious lunch. Yield: 16 biscuits Ingredients 2 cups cake Hour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 stick cold margarine, cut into small cubes 3/4 cup buttermilk Directions Mix flour, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in margarine using pastry blender or fingertips until lumps are pea-sized. With fork, stir in buttermilk until mix­ture clumps together. Press dough into a ball. Roll dough into 10" x 6" rectangle using lightly floured rolling pin on floured surface. Fold in short ends of rectangle toward center; then fold other ends toward center to make a shape four layers thick. Roll dough into a 6" square. Cut dough into 16 squares using a floured knife and making straight downward motions (not sawing motions). Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned. Remove from sheet and cool on wire rack. Per Serving (1 biscuit): Calories: 92 Total Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 0 Sodium: 126mg Total Carbohydrate: 14g Dietary Fiber: 0 Sugars: lg Protein: 2g Exchanges: 1 starch/bread 1/2 fatFOR ALL YOUR HAIL INSURANCE NEEDS CONTACT GALVIN EGELAND HAIL INSURANCE AGENCY I SELL FOR A VARIETY OF COMPANIES TO ENSURE YOU THE LOWEST PREMIUMS AROUND STOP BY THE AGRICORE ELEVATOR IN MILO OR CALL ANYTIME BUS. 599-3866 RES. 599-2199 CELL 485-7728Lost at ball diamond in Milo - one dark brown older Cooper baseball glove. If found please call 599-2408 Reward. June 18th 1999 Happy belated birthday to Charlie Shield from your family LOST He is very gentle and loves kids. If found please call collect to Leslie at 590-0642 - home or 234-8722 - work or Olive Coulter at 252-4000 or Les Coulter at 337-5878 Please call collect! LOST - 1 3/4 inch flat slide in hitch for bumper on truck, between town and farm. Please phone Lloyd or David Armstrong 599-2159 or 599-2422 Family Pet Missing Name : Brody Lie# 175598 Tattoo # DPP 29 Missing June 20th/99 at Lake McGregor Park a Tan, white, and beige, Border collie x Red heeler.Please Note <& Milo United Church will be closed for Holiday’s the month of July. Regular service will resume on the First Sunday nf A umiet oC Q A 1\/T ui at 7 r\«iTX» No Church on the fourth Sunday of every month unless otherwise noted. Please call: Or Marg Umscheid 599-3899 Susan Ivers 599-3874 If you have any needs or concernsGRAND OPENING! July 3kD, 1992. Celebrate Our Grand Opening with Us FREE hotdogs, juice & coffee! Milo lakeside Service Gas Station - liquor Store - Convenience Store 1 km East of McGregor lake 599-2413 Hours of operation : Gas and Convenience Store: Mon-Thurs. 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri. - Sat. 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Liquor Store : Mon-Thurs. 12 noon -7:00 pm Friday 12 noon - 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pmMilo Lions Club Coming Events for July July 7 - First Meeting New Executive July 9-18 - Pot of Gold Lottery (Stampede) July 9-10-11 - Community Campout - Enchant August 8 - Annual Bar-B-Que The Lions held their final regular meeting of the 1998/99 year with all the wives as guests and their usual steak Bar-b-que. This was followed by the installation of the new executive for the coming year leading into the second millenium. Lion Eugene Bushell volunteered to be chairman for the Bar for the Fitzpatrick wedding on July 10th, which is the same week-end as the Community Campout. It was moved that we agree to the request from the Milo Community School to provide a $100.00 award to the most improved elementary student of the year. A vote of appreciation was given to the outgoing executive on an outstanding and dedicated effort thru out the past year. Milo Lions at "work”Milo Lions New Executive for 1999-2000 Standing: Cohn Campbell - 1st year Director, Gordon Gore - Lion Tamer, Ken Fetkenher-2nd year Director, Derk Dejon - Zone Chairman, Eugene Bnshelf -2ndyear Director, Gordon Vooys - Tail Twister, Dale Deitz- 1st year Director, Sitting: John Ivers - 1st Vice President, Don Kinney -Secretary, Alvin Winch - President, James Will -Treasurer, Lloyd Armstrong -2nd Vice President, Missing: Gary Middlestead - 3rd Vice President, Past Executive: Secretary - Bill Sharp, President Doug Umscheid, Treasurer lati God kinCountry Trails: Special Issues for Rural Communities tew rears ago, trails were a new idea tor cities, and the residents resisted them. Now, trails are our cities' most popular recreational facilities. Benefits of trails for rural residents According to rural residents who live near trails, Alberta’s trails provide: • sate places for children to ride bicvcles or horses; • opportunities to commemorate the earlv pioneers; • venues to strengthen the rural lifestvle, with a place for traditional outdoor recreation like riding and wagon driving; • showcases for modern agriculture; • opportunities for the rapidly growing “agri-tourism” field; • a chance for landowners to diversify into the hospitaiitv trade, with businesses such as bed-nnd-breakfasts, restaurants, and local tours; and • significant financial benefits for donating land to the Trans Canada Trail. In addition, rural areas with trails have found that putting all the recreationists in one area reduces problems caused bv unmanaged use. TrailNet's development process Alberta TrailNet is commuted 10 an open process in determining the location of nails. TrailNet’s policy is to have both public and individual meetings with all adjacent landowners before am development plans are finalized. |ust ;1S important is the Trans Canada Trail’s poliev of having local I rail Operators manage each segment of the trail, in this wav, the management is appropriate for the local conditions, and am problems that occur can he dealt with locallv. Funding Individual Albertans have already shown their generosity bv donating more than S1.0 million to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation tor use in rural areas. Additional funds can be obtained through grants and foundations. Local communities often welcome a chance to pitch in, with labour and “in kind” services, while maintenance rnonev often comes from service clubs or similar organizations. This tvpe of participation builds local pride and ownership in the trail. In some cases it might be appropriate for Trail building and maintenance costs to be covered by individuals or businesses that benefit from the trail, such as the hospitaiitv trade (bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants, and local tourist attractions). While the municipal and provincial governments would be welcome partners, many trails proceed without their financial support. What will the Tlrans Canada Trail be like? A trail is simply a place for people to walk, ride, cycle or perhaps snowmobile away from vehicle traffic. Many of Alberta’s existing trails, especially on former rail lines, are wide enough to accommodate emergency vehicles, but have gates across the entrances to keep out unwanted vehicles. Trail surfaces can be gravel, mowed grass or dirt track along a road allowance. Facilities such as water sources and outhouses will be Installed at key locations. Signs will give directions and indicate road crossings. Because vehicles are not allowed, users will tend to be outdoors oriented and law abiding. The level of use will vary. Away from towns, an estimated 10 to 30 people will pass by each week from May to Thanksgiving, and more than halt of these visitors will use the trail on Sunday afternoons. Particularly scenic areas may attract more visitors. Use may be restricted occasionally, such as during times ot extreme fire hazard. “Sgr 'Arff- A* Management concerns Many questions, such the tvpes of use, signage, gates, and the frequency of garbage removal, deal with specific aspects of trail management. The local Trail Operator, with vour input, will decide how to best address these issues. All trails will be constructed and managed bv local organizations, not Alberta TrailNet or the TCTF. The trails will meet local needs, and bring benefits to the local community. Because of this, each Trail section will be unique, with special features distinguishing it from others. Trail maintenance is not difficult and there are many successful trails to use as models. Across North America, more than a thousand trails, totalling 15,000 km have been developed on former rail lines. These trails have one thing in common; when they are properly managed, most parties agree that they are a benefit to the community. Trail access The Trail Operator, in consultation with the local community, will determine which uses of a trail are suitable. Snowmobiles are allowed where community support exists. In general, the TCTF does not support the use of trucks, all-terrain vehicles or motorcycles on trails. Access for farmers across the right- of-way, or even along it, will he incorporated into Trail management plans as needed.Liability Landowners and recreation is ts are in complete agreement: the landowner should not be liable tor problems experienced bv recrearionists. We all believe that uninvited people using private property should be responsible tor their own satefv. Your support will help us work towards changes in the Occupier’s Liability Act to make this premise a legislated reality. TrailNet will work with local Trail Operators to ensure that the trail is planned and operated so as to ensure safety tor all users. I his should help avoid accidents and lawsuits. However, we recognize that accidents can happen anytime, and we require Trail Operators to have liability insurance. The policy available rh rough the Trans Canada Trail Foundation covers adjacent landowners for liability, but not property damage. Fencing Some landowners expressed concern that fences currently divide their fields, while others wish improved fences to separate recreationists from livestock. No doubt the Trail Operator will deal with the fencing needs of each adjacent landowner. Fortunately, most recreational users stay on the trail. Some sort of barrier at road crossings will be designed to prevent unauthorized use of the trail by motor vehicles while allowing emergency vehicles access. Weed control and litter removal These and other activities are part of the ongoing maintenance. The Trail Operator must ensure that an adequate amount of money is available on a yearly basis to keep the trail in good condition. Policing and fire control A study of 372 American rail trails (available for $5.00 from Alberta TrailNet) shows that the trails were safer than the adjacent neighbourhoods, especially away from dues. Here in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are working with the TCTF and other provincial trail councils to determine what our needs are. A Trail Watch program is starting in Prince Edward Island, similar to the rural Crime Watch program. New Brunswick is developing a volunteer Trail Patrol program. Alberta’s mountain national parks are exploring the Trail Patrol option, and expect to have a pilot program operating soon. \\ ild tire is a constant concern of rural residents, and rightly so, with the long distances from the village-based fire departments. Fires were common when the railway was operating, but will probably be much reduced now, while the emergency vehicle access points at road crossings will give firefighters improved access along the trails. Both grazing and controlled burns can reduce this risk even further. %£-«*■** Abandoned rail lines Alberta TrailNet does not encourage the abandonment of rail lines, because we recognize the crucial role that the railway plays in the lite of the rural communities. 1 lowcver, we believe that the right-of-way can still play an important role, even when the trains are gone. The federal government, through the Canadian Transport Commission controls the rail line abandonment process; trail groups have nothing to do with this. CP Rail has donated former rail lines to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation (TCTF) for trails. To determine the best use, we will assess all lines with lout- areas of interest in mind: • the recreation valu,e of the line, including scenery and suitability to various types of recreational travel; • the presence of positive conservation values, such as wildlife habitat; • the presence of environmental problems remaining from its previous use; and • any local groups or organizations which are willing to develop and operate a trail, or use the land tor compatible purposes. After this is complete, TrailNet will recommend to the TCTF what the best use of the land would be. We will be looking at all possibilities, with the emphasis on those activities that would complement recreation use. We recognize that the station grounds offer a significant opportunity for commercial development. Other communities have found that they can become real centres of activity, either as a park, or as pedestrian-oriented commercial centre. In anv case, we encourage the towns to make proposals. Until this decision is made, which could take more than a year, we will control weeds, pay taxes, and carry out other duties of a landowner. Provincial regulations require CPR to be responsible for environmental concerns for five years after they receive a Reclamation Certificate from the province. If you suspect a problem, please report it promptly. Any debris that remains will be removed when a trail is developed. Behaviour of trail users While good planning, design, construction and management will greatly reduce problems, it will not eliminate them. Experience shows the remaining problems tend to be “unintentional nuisances” rather than malicious acts. Mutual respect between trail users and landowners will ensure that the Trans Canada Trail is a positive community asset for users and landowners alike. When properly managed, Trails offer the opportunity of sharing what is special and worth preserving about the rural lifestyle and provide the opportunity tor rural landowners and recreational trail users to demonstrate their common love of the land.CaiCC^V^A-yvt, kJcKyj . CPR announced February 15th 199 that they were gifting abandoned rail waJ^° '/.^^TSps Trail Foundation with no thought or effort to contact the rural land owners ad\pcen to these lines _ CPR recieved a tax credit of 13 million dollars from the federal government. They valued the Ian at 3300 00 dollars per acre. Alberta has 404 km of abandoned railway that is part ot this girting. The people who are accent land owners of the Cosway Wimburne ab andoneci linefon^Ian association called the Cosway Adjacent land owners Association on Feb. 16thi of 1999 al^Unden, AB This meeting was attended by 120 people Memberships were sold to adjacent land owners Their mission is to work towards protecting and ensuring that there is no further negative impac on the use value or enjoyment of their land in the future. This organization will also wo, k towards assuring that the adjacent land owners are given the first right to purchase the rig o Recently, they held a meeting in Three Hills to discuss gifting of abandoned C.P.R. to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation for use as recreational trails in all communities that effected. Representatives of Trans Canada trail were there from Alberta TrailNet. The concerns of this meeting included : COMMUNICATIONS - CPR and Alberta TrailNet made no effort to contact adjacent, landowners and municipalities. To date the landowners have Tot been approached. The branch lines are now advertised on the Internet as trails, hence the problems of trespassing, etc. have already begun. LIABILITY - Adjacent landowners are liable if trespassers have an incident on their property. POLICING - Law enforcement agencies have advised landowners that trail incidents will take the lowest priority of policing calls. The RCMP force is very short staffed, access is poor and the trails are private property. We have been advised to make a list of occurrences and dial the 1-800 Trans Canada Trails number in Montreal, Quebec. Who will deal with concerns 24 hours a day? Cosway to Kirkpatrick landowners are not comfortable with arrangements of Drumhelier Penitentiary inmates maintaining the trail at their doorsteps and isolated farms. TRESPASSING - Fencing is the only way tc keep trail users, their dogs, horses, snowmobiles, bikes, etc. off of Private Property. A standard three-wire fence is totally ineffective and insufficient to keep people strictly within bounds. ACTS OF VANDALISM - Examples of vandalism occur continually, cut fences, damaged grain bins, spray painting, damaged crops, etc., Vandalism is virtually impossible to prosecute. Who will be responsible for compensation? ACCESS - What provisions would be made for adequate crossings for farm equipment and livestock back and forth to adjoining land? Would the freedom they now enjoy be hindered in any way? What action would be taken for access to move fire-fighting equipment, ambulance vehicles in quickly? WEED CONTROL & GROOMING - Kneehill County issued a weed notice to the CPR / Alberta TrailNet. This went unheeded. GARBAGE - CPR did not clean up the discarded contaminated railway ties, and piles of scrap materials. Who will ensure that all garbage is cleared and the trail is kept clean? How will the caretakers keep the garbage from blowing or landing on adjacent property? Plastic bags and pampers are grotesque hanging in trees! FIRE - When trail users light cigarettes or campfires on the trail and fire consume landowners fields and farmsteads, who is responsible? Is TrailNet’s insurance coverage sufficient and adequate to cover landowners losses? TAXPAYERS FUNDING - Contributions well in excess of $7.7 million from the Federal Government, and an initial $22,000 from the Provincial Government in 1999 are the starting points for spending taxpayers money. The, Counties will no longer receive CPR tax revenue. TrailNet is a charitable organization and is exempt from taxation. The taxpayers will have to absorb lost revenue. Taxpayers will pickup all additional costs the County provides in services because of trails. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR VILLAGES - The Villages of Acme, Carbon, Beiseker, Wimborne and Irricana need the existing right of way land for additional industrial development and expansion. The industrial zoning backing on the proposed trail already has had problems with security. FUTURE OWNERS & DEVELOPERS - Landowners request and deserve the first right to purchase the right of way. The adjacent landowners endured the inconvenience and bureaucratic manner in which the CPR dealt with them all through the past 70 to 90 years. If community organizations do not maintain proposed trails properly, what action can be taken by the landowners? How long will they have to put up with incompetence and neglect? 1,10,25 years? RISK - The adjacent landowners are the only people forced to suffer all the inconvenience, loss of privacy and risk in the future. The proposed trail has no benefit for landowners but places on them, the ultimate onus of responsibility.People came forward during the question period with dozens of comments and questions, none of which, to this writers' mind, were answered by Alberta TrailNet representatives with much concern for the landowners fears It was put forward that: The Carstairs Crossfield line sold several years ago to adjacent landowners for $300 dollars per acre. Leduc was offered CPR right of way land but the town said that the price was too high, they were not contacted for a return offer. Cpr has net given up the mineral rights to this land. CPR, or whoever they sell or give the land to, will be responsible for cleaning up contaminated sites but only sites abandoned since 1993 . Trailnet liability insurance does not protect the third party. Trailnet expects local sponsorship of these trails. The Alberta Trailnet says that 30,000 Albertans have each bought a meter of trail for $40.00. This money helps to bring the trail into existance. The title to the Cosway Wimbourne right of way is not even transfered and will not be for a year, yet the trail is already advertised on the internet and land owners have started having bad experiences with determined hikers, bikers and clubs who are convinced the trail is open and they can not be denied access. The RCMP will not help with tresspassers. Trailnet says they will fence the trail. CPR has gifted these lines only to get out of cleaning up after themselves. These are just a few of the pieces of information that came out and it will soon be our turn to face this issue when the CPR abandons the Elthem Lomond rail line and we become adjacent land owners to another trail for the urban recreationalists. Perhaps we should be prepared in advance because, as you can see, the Cosway people have been "sneaked up on" by the big company and have not much hope now of ever getting any support to change the priority of who gets a chance at abandoned right of way land. One lady at this meeting had good advice to land owners when she said start writing letters to your MLA's and let them know your ideas about this . Write MP's too, if they don't have it in writing they won't be very convincing in any debates. The government thinks this is a good idea and that everyone is in favour of it. Land owners adjacent to abandoned rail lines would like to be the first to be asked if they would like to buy the strip of land that often runs straight through their quarter sections, splitting the farm fields in half or corner to corner. This is especially true of irrigation farmers. Conclusion: There is approximately 163.4 million acres of land in Alberta. Of this acreage, approximately 28% (46,351 acres) are privately owned land. Therefore, the balance of 72% is public land, in one form or another, either provincially or federally held. With the exception of Metis Settlements and Indian Reserves, the public has the ability to access millions of acres for hiking and recreation. Extensive hiking trails already exist in provincial parks, wilderness Regions, and natural areas. In addition, there are well over 1,000 km of groomed trails connecting villages / towns with local Alberta countryside settings. These established trials are much more scenic and accessible than the barren, straight rail lines without access to trees and creeks. We may be criticized for having the “NIMBY’’ (Not In My Back Yard) syndrome, however, TrailNet has encroached, literally, on our backyards and we do not see the need for it. Our traditional way of life and our livelihood is at stake.Ross Oldfield Provincial Men's Hockey Team My experience with the provincial men's hockey team started two years ago when I played with the South Senators in the Macs Alberta Cup tournament in Edmonton, consisting of players born in 1982. After three more try-out camps, I was still on the team's short list. In November they called to tell me I had made theTeam. Every four years the under seventeen provincial men's hockey team competes in the Canada Winter Games which was being held in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. We got together as a team for the first time just before Christmas for a three day camp in Red Deer. I almost lost my chance to play with this team when I was injured at an exhibition game with the UFA Bisons vs. Germany on December 23.1 started playing again with the UFA Bisons the first weekend in February. I joined Team Albera in Warburg for another three day camp mid February, and then on to Corner Brook. We played four round robin games against Quebec, Manitoba, Yukon and PEI. Having won them all we moved on to the semi-final round against Ontario. We won 6-0 and advanced to the gold medal game against Quebec. We came from behind and with less than a minute left in the third period, we scored a tying goal forcing it to sudden death overtime. We scored the winning goal and won the gold for Alberta. When I came back I finished the season with the UFA Bisons losing to the Calgary Buffaloes in the south semi-fianls. It was the most exciting hockey I have played up to date and I will forever remember it.Milo’s Latest “Official” Babysitters Back row left to right: Kimberley Armstrong, Maria Bushell, Alicia Goddard, Kacey Lucas, Wendy Hingley (Instructor trainee), Sheila Winch (Instructor). Front row: Ryan Deitz, Justin Thompson, Michele Umscheid. Missing from photo: Willy Nelson, Pamela Sukut, Jordan Hingley, Chad Hingley, Katie Wilson. A special thank you to Sheila for all her years of dedication and to Wendy for taking over this worthwhile project! OLD FRIENDS MEET L-R Helen (Auestad) Campbell Joyce Schaub Colleen (Beechman) Hauswirth Marleen (Ivers) HealyCLOTHING INC. 2»»»»»»»»»»»»II8 2a S. Vulcan, AB««««««««»»>»»»»»^ 485-2358 l*rOK4** §TOKE§ General and Oilfield Repair Custom Mowing New & Used Steel Sales Custom Built Trailers B-Pressure Welding Norm Ph. 792-2255 Cell. 485-0365 Wade Ph. 792-2478 Craig Ph. 792-3314 Cell. 485-0288 7 YEAR . PAINT WARRANTY CENTRE VULCAN UNTY OLLISION yxsras UFETIME WRITTEN REPAIR WARANTY *Free Estimates *Frame Repairs *Giass Replacement & Repairs *Sand Blasting *LifeTime Warranties "NEW SERVICE' Fix ’Em Up Finance Plan Automotive Repair Financing (Same Ray Confirmation) from CARFINCO ™ 485-6079 *Towing *Wincb.in.g ♦Boosting *Fuel Delivery ♦Lock outs 485-1077GET WELL Our best wishes go out to Dave Sletto, Jay Bartsch, and James Will who are all Doctoring these days. Get well soon, Guys: Also, best wishes to Eva Ivers, who has had a couple of falls lately. Hap Heather has given us a couple of scares while Drs. are trying to regulate his blood pressure. Hope you soon feeling good as new, Hap! I would like to thank all the friends who helped me celebrate my "65th" birthday, Jjune 20th but held on Saturday the 19th at the Slick Up Saloon. A special thanks to Jennifer for putting on the wonderful party and Marie for the delicious and nicely decorated birthday cake. Again friends, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ! Sincerely Hans Friedrichsen Bob Fitzpatrick had the misfortune of badly cutting his thumb ,the first of the month. We hope it is healing nicely. %kwn/k/ 0/14/ I would like to thank the Milo Parent-Teacher group and the graduate babysitters for the gift certificate for Mary Kay. I know I will enjoy this very much. Thank you again. Sheila Winch The Tiegen family would like to pay a special thanks to the people who were instrumental in helping us pull off Mom and Dad's surprise 40th anniversary party. Thanks to Dene for taking care of the cake, and helping me (Patty) keep my sanity when I thought for sure it wasn't going to work. Thanks to Julie for arranging to have the table and chairs, and taking care of everything we forgot. And a special thanks to everyone who travelled near and far to make the surprise that- much more special for Mom and Dad. I'm sure it's an evening they'll never forget. Thanks again. A big THANK YOU to all the girls who put so much effort into making the Can Opener enjoyable for us who can't keep in touch with Milo. Ruby Kardos <0^* (g) Happy Birthday to June from your friends at the Can Opener. THANK WU l WOULD L1KL TO THANK LACH AND LVLPSONL FOP THL IP GAUDS, LLTTLPS, VISITS AND * PPASLPS WH1LL l WAS IN THL CALGAPS HOSPITAL. A SPLCIAL THANK SOU TO THL C0NGPLGAT10N AT "HOPL LUTHLPAN" FOP. THL LOVLLS FLOWLPS AND AN LXTPA BIG THANK SOU TO PASTOP LD AND LINDA FOP THL MANS VISITS AND LOVL AND CONCLPN. IT WAS ALL GPLATLS APPPLC1ATLD AND IT IS GOOD TO BL HOflL IN "flllLO" AGAIN. o d VLPS TPULS, SO AN niNGO