Milo Canopener (December 1, 2004)

• Format: Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Milo Community Volunteers 2004
• Subjects: Milo (Alta.) > Newsletters; Alta; Fairbanks; Corner Brook; Canada; North Pole; Pancake; Laurie; Breaker; Colleen; Tuck; Garry; McIntyre; McLeod; Macleod; Marquis; Babylon; Boxing; The Chimney; Giles; Lacey; Three Sisters; DeWitt; Obo; Mork; Pimple; Jingle; Snowman; The Mitten; Kyle; Reno; eskimo*; Newfoundland
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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. Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 (Mb Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, AB T0L1L0 MILO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY N/C December 2004 Edition no. 174Ad 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 following items are free of charge Letters to the Editor are welcome. Notices Announcements ( Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc.) Cards of Thanks News items Articles Please sign them, no letters will be printed if not signed. Requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. Please send items to the following volunteer staff Layout Editors - Barb Godkin - Carol Robertson Production - Betty Armstrong 599-2213, 485-8389 599-3941 Subscriptions - Betty Lou Whaley -.599 - 2466 Notices - Charlotte Nelson -. 599 - 2253 Cartoons & “Kids Say” - Marina Vannatta -. 381 - 6389 Emai Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, Alberta, TOL 1L0 [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 too unclear Items may be left at Milo Green Foods in the Can Opener box at back of store or at Milo Municipal Library. Please note the new fax number! Please Note: The deadline for articles is the Monday before the last Friday of each month. Printing is done during the week.GOODS & SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE 8. WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 . Closed Monday Monday-Sunday.8*30 am - 8.-00 pm Box 7 Doug Marks Office: [phone] Mile, AB PRESIDENT Fax: [phone] TOL1LO Mobile: [phone] Marks Oilfield Services Inc. J ' P4t5SS Trucking, Gravel id vOilfield Maintenance and Construction fffiiriftlrl i Pipelining Pressure Washing and Steaming & & SCteotiue jbeiiod. JL 'Y'CPrairii "Perfecti W CATERING/SERVICE Allan and Colleen Bartsch MILO. Alta, phone. [phone] jtfillakthtU* [phone] P.O.Box67 Milo,Alberta TOL 1L0 Specializing in sandblasted mirrors & Cedar signs M A Ry KA>i Donna Bennett Deitz Independenl Beauly Consultant P.O. Box 37. Milo, Alto. TOL 110 [phone] L V. (Vince) Stevens Box 150 Manager Sales & Service Milo, Alberta TOL 1L0 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-800-4-SCOTIA [e-mail] % Scotiabank Sc Cdleatt Sc pimple INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS Cell: [phone] CAH^MaIT PROMO Fax: [phone] Fai (5 StSS Keepin’ the Country In music Lori Vooys, CIM, FCSI Suite 1800, Scotia Centre Financial Planner 700 - 2nd Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 2W1 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] lori_voo>>9scotiamdeod.com Toll Free: 1-800-372-9274 Cell: [phone] % Scotia McLeod ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capita! Inc., a member of the Scotiabank Group.GRANT. KRYSTALOW1CH & BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2 BO Ptione: 485-2996 485-2681 OPTOMETRIST SOX 972 TELEPHONES VULCAN. ALBERTA TOL 280 485-2177 485-2886 ________________________ FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 485-2368 Scott D, Fairbanks - Denturist OFFICE HOURS Wednesday 9:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. _ Friday 9:00 a.m. --12:3Q_pjn. <g) VULCAN VILLAGE CAS BAR P.O. BOX <25 VULCAN. ALTA. TOL 2B0 PHONE: <85-6000 FOOD TO GO Garry & Bernardine Nelson 485-2519 UDaro (Go Mo OsteoDimllD® [phone] P.O. Box 87, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada 1-800-582-7054 “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.com Sutton Impressions By N-l Upholstery specializing in small quantities LPlease call before you come to be sure toe'll be at the shop tohen you get here! Thank you! Seville & Orene specializing in small quantitiesWe 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 * 4 X 4 Service * Wheel-Lift * Boosting * Winching * Fuel, Flats * Lock-outs * Recoveries * R .V. Towing * Small Repairs & Services Bus: 485-2667 Mobile: [phone] ' 24 Hour Emergency Service ’ Ready & Reliable [phonejoe] VACUUM * Septic Tanks * Portables * Mud Pits * Sumps * Holding Tanks * Cisterns * Basement Floods Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0 Mi l A) SEED CEEAOTNG- ASSOCIATTON I T’D. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown. Cleaner Crops are Grown. Sheldon Walker Manager RENO BEXTE 1/Veed (Control (Centre P & H GRAIN LTD. AGENT FOR ALTA HAIL INS. TKUSPHONB: [phone] ANYTIME FAX: [phone] MOSSXEIGH, AR TOL IPO CORNER STORE & GARAGE OIL - GAS - DIESEL - REPAIRS - WELDING A.M.A. TOWING MERV & FRANCES GOLDTHORPE 485 - 6671 INSHOP MOBILE Archambault Mechanical Dave Box 155, Milo, AB, TOL 1L0 Telephone: [phone] Cellular [phone] . 1. I , . „ Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Telephone: [phone]/ Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular. [phone] Boburi Phillips Fax: [phone] " ■ ■ ' - • . T""*"1* A. P. C. S AARDVARK PEST CONTROL SERVICES® JERRY GAUTREAU P.C.T. Diploma, AIB Certified & ASI Certified SUITE 213, 204 - 1440 52nd STREET N.E. CALGARY, ALBERTA T2A 4T8 Tel: (403) 273-MICE (6423) Fax: [phone] Business Card Ads $60 /year includes your subscription See back of cover for detailsChinook CREDIT UNION LTD. The Lomond Credit Union Holiday hours will be: December 24: December 27 & 28: December 31: January 3: 9:00-1:00 Closed 9:00 - 3:00 Closed {criaA-you* ayjvyfuJ AsoJidcy' &ea*ton/ and a/ Aafifcy/ andfrnKSjfrerv-ue/ dfc*cr ^/ear-J OO oo OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ ELITE SAVINGS ACCOUNT Our newest savings account is designed with a higher rate of interest with total accessibility whenever you need H. You earn a premium interest rate of 2.0% when the balance is $5,000 or more. This account would be ideal for saving for that holiday you have wanted to take or just simply saving for a rainy day. See in-branch for more details. <w> DOBOooooooooooooooooaoiiooaoooonoooQcxfl^ ZJis Jh<2 (Season Jo (§Jxp a !dhymenJ Oua yfj Jo you j£us season . . . ej°y fyiuLny njJjfi J&e catrfarJ of a liJjle exJra Jime/ GAeoA a} iAe 6rancJi Jo see Aom you can ship apayment on your Joan Jor tAe AofiJay season.VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The organizational meeting of the Village of Milo was held on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Mayor Vooys, Councillor Phair, Councillor Phillips and Municipal Administrator Dorothy Way. The meeting was called to order, and the following is the representation of the Village Council on the required committees. Mayor -Ken Vooys Deputy Mayor - Robert Phillips Marquis Foundation - Ken Vooys Alberta Disaster Services - Robert Phillips Milo & District Recreation Board - Bob Phair Vulcan Ambulance - Robert Phillips Milo Fire Chief - Robert Phillips Regional Solid Waste Authority - Bob Phair Oldman Regional Intermunicipal - Ken Vooys Development Appeal - Ken Vooys Municipal Planning Commission - Robert Phillips ( Chairperson), Betty Lou Whaley and Bob Phair. VBDC - Bob Phair Milo Municipal Library: Chairperson - Betty Godkin Secretary - Barbara Godkin Treasurer - Marilyn Nelson Librarian - Joanne Monner Village Representative - Phyllis Phair Brenda Prentice, Linda Booth Milo Fire Association - Bob Phair MOVED by Mayor Vooys that Ellen Watt is the Village of Milo's representative for CARLS. CARRIED. The appointment of the above committees were carried unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was held on Monday, October18, 2004 at 7:17 p.m. at the village Office. Present were Mayor Vooys, Councillor Phillips, Councillor Phair and the Municipal Administrator Dorothy Way. The minutes of the meeting held on September 20, 2004 were read. Councilor Phillips MOVED the adoption of the minutes with the correction. CARRIED. The minutes of the Special meeting held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 were read, Councilor Phillips MOVED the adoption of these minutes. CARRIED. Everything on the new water reservoir is running along smoothly. We have not heard from the Vulcan County on the CPR Land easement forms that were sent to them. The Municipal Administrator will contact Harold Dewitt and find out what is going on.The Council decided that the muffler is okay on the garbage truck. Councilor Phillips is to bring transmission seal for the steering pump. Mrs. Colleen Deitz is working on a new village sign. Mayor Vooys to get the snow fence and posts this week. The Communications meeting is on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vulcan County Council Chambers. There were 2 resumes received for the position of Municipal Administrator, which were reviewed at this meeting. MOVED by Mayor Vooys that Ginger Deitz be hired as the new Municipal Administrator CARRIED. A letter was received from Ian Thomson making an application for a permanent supply of treated water from the Village. Mr. Thomson has received approval from Mr. Kevin Booth to connect to his supply line. MOVED by Councilor Phillips that Mr. Ian Thomson’s application for a permanent supply of treated water from the Village be approved with the condition that a water meter is installed and is in an accessible position to be read. CARRIED. By-Law #345 was presented to council for reading. This By-Law is to authorize the Village of Milo to borrow from the Bank of Nova Scotia a Term Loan in the amount of $210,000.00 over a two-year period. Councilor Phillips MOVED the first reading. CARRIED. Notice of Public Hearing will be advertised for 2 weeks in the Vulcan Advocate. After this the second and third readings of this By- Law will be held at the November 15, 2004 meeting. The next Council meeting of the Village of Milo was set for Monday, November 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING A Special Meeting of the Village of Milo was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Office. Present were Mayor Vooys, Councillor Phillips and Municipal Administrator Ginger Deitz. By-Law #345 was presented to Council for reading. The purpose of this by-law is to amend By- Law #322, being the Municipality’s Land Use By-Law. The Village of Milo Council wishes to re­designate land legally described as LOTS 1 and 2, BLOCK 5, PLAN 7890 G.W. from Public - P to Residential — R as shown on the Land Use District Map in Schedule A. Notice of Public Hearing has been in the Vulcan Advocate for two weeks with no responses. Mayor Vooys MOVED the second reading. CARRIED. Councillor Phillips MOVED that the by-law be given a third and final reading at this meeting. CARRIED. Administrator Deitz will notify North & Co. and Magnuson Realty that By-Law has passed and sale of land may be finalized. By-Law #346 was presented to Council for reading. The purpose of this By-law is to establish the position of and to define the duties and powers of the new Chief Administrative Officer, Ginger Deitz. Councillor Phillips MOVED first reading. CARRIED. Mayor Vooys MOVED second reading. CARRIED. Councillor Phillips MOVED third and final reading of By-Law #346. CARRIED. By-Law #319 is hereby repealed. By-Law #347 was presented to Council for reading. The purpose of this By-Law is to appoint Ginger Deitz as the new Municipal Administrator. Councillor Vooys MOVED first reading. CARRIED. Councillor Phillips MOVED second reading. CARRIED. Mayor Vooys MOVED third and final reading of By-Law #347. CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.The Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Company Progressive Stewardship Farmers Develop a FREE Environmental Plan for your Farm or Ranch. Attend an Environmental Farm Plan Workshop in your area and learn how to develop an action plan that gives you the tools to enhance your farm or ranch operation. MILO Part I - January 6,2005 Part II - January 20,2005 Milo Community Hall: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM MOSSLEIGH Parti February 14,2005 Part II March 1,2005 Mossleigh Community Hall: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM VULCAN Parti February21,2005 Part II March 8,2005 Adult Learning Room, County Office: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Producer Driven * Whole Farm Approach * Practical * Applicable to All Farms FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL: Alan Pasolli Phone [phone] or fax: [phone] email: [e-mail] K r/1 & company BAJUUSTEftS arte! SOUCiTORS SERVICING ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS Dr. Robert J. (Bob) Langridge will be In attendance at the Village Office in Milo the first Friday o1 each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 485-2070 Brian J. Murray and Robert J. (Bob) Langridge servicing our Vulcan office 104 Centre Street Vulcan, Alberta Phone: [phone] Areas of Law: Real Estate, Personal injury Divorce and Family Law, Wills and Estates, Dependent Adults, Employment Law. Criminal Law, Business and Corporate Law, Mediation, LAigallon and Tax Law. LETHBRIDGE OFFICE #600, 220 - 4* Street Sooth Phone: [phone] Fax [phone] Ton Free: 1-800-552-8022 SOUTHERN ALBERTA'S REGIONAL LAW FIRMNEXT CANOPENER DEADLINE DECEMBER 27 VILLAGE OF MILO OFFICE HOURS Tuesdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ♦Please note CHANGE IN OFFICE HOURS effective Nov 15/2004. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!! Contact the Village at PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] MAYOR --- KEN VOOYS COUNCILLORS --- ROBERT PHILLIPS --- bob PHAIR MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR --- GINGER DEITZ FOR RENT Back portion of the Valuventure Travel Building Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom and Bathroom Call Laurie at 599-2406 or 599-3852 ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O. BOX 120, ARROWWOOD, Alberta TOL OBO Main Store Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Toll Free 1-888-534-3803 Tire Shop Phone [phone] (co-opJ BULK FUEL & CARDLOCKS at Arrowwood & Milo sites "Organized for Savings . Not for Profit" Petroleum Products: Fuel / Lubricants HARDWARE STORE TIRE SHOP Hardware / Lumber Tires: On and Off Road Plumbing / Electrical New / Used / Repair Services Hydraulic Hoses / Belts / Bearings Mufflers & Exhaust System Feed and Animal Health Supplies Filters: Oil / Air /Fuel Paint: Interior / Exterior / Stain Oil Change 8t Lube Center Housewares / Sporting Goods Automotive: Batteries / Lights / Fuses HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:am to 12:noon & l:pm to 5:30 pm — Sat 8:am to 12:noonNews from the Milo l's and 2's I was very excited for my Grade 1 students this past month because they were all given a copy of Omar on Ice written by Maryann Kovalski. This was made possible by the Canadian Children's Book Centre in Toronto and the sponsorship of TD Bank Financial Group in honour of Canadian Children's Book Week. This is the fifth year in a row our grade 1 kids have been receiving free books and I hope this continues for many more years to come. This is one of my favourite children's stories. If you arent familiar with it, cozy up to someone in grade 1 and read it. You wont be disappointed! This is your invitation to attend: On Friday, December 3rd, Milo with the support of Rural Initiatives will be hosting their second annual hayride. Come to the Milo Hall at 7:00 p.m. to be a part of the evening's events. The grade 1 and 2 Milo class will be giving a small performance after the hayride, and there will be hot chocolate and goodies to warm you up again. A sincere thanks to the parents of my students who will be contributing baked goodies that night. During this evening, the Grade 1 and 2 class will be accepting donations to go towards their World Vision Project. We are raising money to purchase domestic animals to give to needy families and children in developing countries. Two hens and a rooster f or example can produce over 500 eggs a year and thrive anywhere. That s plenty of protein for children and plenty of eggs and chickens to sell at market. I'll be sure and report next month how much was raised and what we were able to purchase. Our wonderful staff also wants to be involved and have decided to forego our usual secret Santa gift exchange and make a donation to our project instead. At this time of year when we have so much, and the thoughts of the children turn to what might be waiting for them under the Christmas tree, it is important to remember others less fortunate. What a wonderful truth to instill in children—to give is better than to receive, and their gifts will have a life changing impact on someone's life. On Monday, November 29th, the Grade 1 to 4's traveled to Lethbridge to see a performance of Voyage of the Dawn Treader put on by the Children in Dance Association from Calgary. This fantasy performance is from C.W. Lewis' Narnia Chronicles. I am really pleased that money raised from out weekly hotdog day can go towards field trips such as this that provide experiences for children who may never have these opportunities outside of school. Social Studies has us focusing on Families, and soon we will be moving on to Other Families in Canada. One on-going activity we will be doing this year is corresponding with a Grade 1 class from Corner Brook, Newfoundland. I can't think of two more diverse groups of children in Canada. My students are very excited about this activity. Parent/teacher interviews were conducted on Wednesday, November 24 , but if you were not able to attend that evening and would still like to meet with your child s teacher, just call and make another appointment. All of our teachers are flexible and would be happy to make the time to meet with you. Sincerest best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (Written and submitted by Mrs. Phair)M'E'K'Ry CJ-CRISTMJAS everyone ancC 'Bxsr'wisms Thanks for your support in the past year! from/ Larne, cand, Lcmrie, LimMdneid/ Ja$h/} SHcvuav cund, MichelesTRIVIAL FACTS! ******************************** The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury. Men can read smaller print than women - women can hear better. Coca-Cola was originally green. It is impossible to lick your elbow. The percentage of Africa that is wilderness - 28% . the percentage of North America that is wilderness - 38%. Cost to raise a medium-size dog to the age of 11 - $6,400. Average number of people airborne over the US at any given hour - 61,000. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. The first novel ever written on a typewriter - Tom Sawyer. The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history : Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs -Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes. 50% of Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?.Obsession If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"? . one thousand! What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers have in common? All invented by women. What is the only food that doesn’t spoil? . Honey! Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year? .Father's Day! In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight." It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month . which we know today as the honeymoon. In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts. So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts”! It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's". Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.ijfr MILO CURLING CLUB Jr. Bonspiel mixed llmli Jan. 14 to 16/05 Contact Keith - 599-2140 Colleen - 599-2204 Mens Bonspiel Feb. 6 to 12/05 Contact Greg - 599-2191 Dale - 599 2306 Mixed Bonspiel Mar. 3 to 6/05 Contact Steve - 599-2429 Vince - 599-3882 Ladies Bonspiel Feb. 24 to 27/05 Contact Colleen - 599-2306 Christine - 599- 2199 * Magna If Interested in the Men’s or Ladies League which starts in Jan. contact the people above Milo Culing Club 31 ^ Bax 142 MHo, JUberta T01110 1599-38771* * *United Church of Canada Buffalo Hills Pastoral Charge Serving the People of Milo, Arrcrwwood and District Advent and Christmas Events Contact Information: Minister: Rev. Lee Spice Church Office: [phone] - most Tuesdays and Thursdays Home Office: [phone] - Mondays and Wednesdays, after-hours emergencies E-mail: [e-mail] Sunday Services: Arrowwood United Church, 9:30 AM There's a God-shaped hollow in the human heart that nothing else can fill. - Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662) Join us as we worship in the communities: Sun., Nov. 28 - 2:45 PM Extendicare Sun., Dec. 19 - 2:45 PM Longterm Care (General Hospital) Tues., Dec. 21 - 6:30 PM Peter Dawson Lodge Tues., Nov. 30 Thurs., Dec. 2 FrL, Dec. 3 Sun., Dec. 5 Calendar of Events (Church Services every Sunday, 9:30 AM, Arrowwood United Church - all are welcome) Sun., Nov. 28 First Sunday of Advent 2:45 PM Extendicare Service 7:00 PM Youth Group 9:45 AM, Bible Study Trips to Rosebud Theatre Second Sun. of Advent White Gift Sunday Communion Service Potluck Brunch PM: Feed the Hungry-Calgary 7:00 PM Youth Group 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM M& P Meeting 2:00 PM Milo UCW Third Sunday of Advent Mon., Dec. 13 Board Meeting Tues., Dec. 14 7:00 PM Youth Group Thurs., Dec 16 9:45 AM Bible Study Sun., Dec. 19 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2:45 PM Longterm Care Service 7:00 PM Longest Night Service 6:30 PM PD Lodge Service 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service NO CHURCH SERVICE NO CHURCH SERVICE Tues., Dec. 7 Thurs., Dec. 9 Sun., Dec. 12 Mon., Dec. 20 Tues., Dec 21 December 24 Sun., Dec. 26 Sun. Jan. 2 Bible Study Thursdays, 9:45 AM, Arrowwood United Church - All Welcome: We are doing a type of Bible Study called Lectio Divina. Come and find out what it’s all about._________________________________ Youth Group The Arrowwood Youth Group meets Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM, Arrowwood United Church. Upcoming Events: We are going to serve at the Feed the Hungry event on December 5. Meet at the church at 1:30 PM. ___________________ The Mitten Tree Once again this year we are putting together a mitten tree for Advent. Please bring mittens, socks, toques, etc., to the church by December 19. They will then be taken to FCSS in time for Christmas._____________________________ The Longest Night - A Service of Prayer and Christian Healing Christmas is not a happy time for everybody. Sometimes the festive mood only serves to sharpen our feelings of loneliness, loss and brokenness. Join us for a service of music, prayer and healing: Monday, December 20 - 7:00 PM All are welcome.Frank Mclnenly Auctions Ltd. Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Industry Since 1967 [phone] Frank Mclnenly Stacey Schooten Les Mcintyre Foothills Livestock Auction Stavely, AB [phone] Regular sales every Friday Special Calf Sales 8. Bred Sales as announced For up to date marketing call: Frank Mclnenly [phone] cell: [phone] F M Trailer World Located at Foothills Livestock Auction Stavely, AB Southern Alberta's Exclusive Norbert Dealer NORBERT DEX TRAILTECH Stock, Horse, Ftatdecks New & Used Call Stacey 1-877-205-1999SURFIN' WITH SANTA! presented by the Milo Students on DECEMBER 9th at 1 pm and 7 pm at the Milo School Admission: donation to the Food Bank or Silver Collection NE WELCOME!!presents and experience the beauty of the Ice Sculptures Lunch in Canmore included! Registration Deadline January 7,2005 PLEASE BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLEMilo Arena Dues for the 2004-2005 Season (September to August) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65.00 if paid before Dec. 31 $75.00 after January 1 SINGLE MEMBERSHIP $40.00 if paid before Dec. 31 $45.00 after January 1 Please remember that the arena is used not only in the winter for skating, but also used during the baseball season. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. The arena has quite high insurance and utility costs. Please make cheques to Milo and District Agricultural Society. Payment can be made at Milo Library or by mail to Milo Ag. Society, Box 156, Milo All excited about his families’ Christmas decorations, our grandson informed us that there was a whole lot of butterfly ladies. Sure enough, when we came to visit them, there were angel decorations all over the house. ************************ “Wow, what a good little girl you are, sharing your Christmas sleigh with your little brother.” “Oh yes,” she replied, “I take it down the hill, and he brings it back up.” (I wonder how long that will last?) Patient Services • Televisions • Highest standard of sterilization for your protection Quality Dental Services • Comprehensive treatment planning exams • Gentle hygiene care • Cosmetic Bonding and Veneers • Crowns, Bridges, & Bleaching • Complete and Partial Dentures New Patients are Always Welcome t 114. 3rd Avenue North, Vulcan • 485-6008 ************************ As his birthday fell on Christmas eve, we had a big birthday cake for my Dad. My nephew wanted to know how old he was .Dad answered that he was ‘29 and holding’. Kyle thought for a while then asked,phone [phone] or toll free [phone] BRIER 1 rave: LPAC1 [AG Edmonton, Alberta March 5 - 13, 2003 The Opener (March 5 - 6, 2005) * 1 night accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott or The Sutton Place, Edmonton * See all 5 draws on opening weekend including opening ceremonies and the Ford Hot Shots skills competition! * only $150 _______ The Extender (March 5 - 7, 2005) * 2 nights accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott or The Sutton Place, Edmonton * The same as the above plus an extra day with all three draws on Monday! * only $245 The Rise and Shine or The Night Howl (midweek March 7 - 9, 2005) * 2 nights accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott or The Sutton Place, Edmonton * See a total of 6 draws; your choice of morning and afternoon draws or the afternoon and evening draws! * only $220 The Record Breaker (weekend March 10-13, 2005) * 3 nights accommodation at the Courtyard by Marriott or The Sutton Place * Don't miss the final 3 round robin games on Thursday, tiebreakers, Friday playoffs, Saturday semi-final and Sunday championship final! 4 only $365 Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, in CAD$, plus GST. BOOK NOW! PACKAGES ARE LIMITED!»MOEI*. Christmas is a time for pausing to appreciate the goodwill of others. We would Cifg to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family thought out this (Holiday Season. (Ban£ of Hova Scotia Staff Vince, Margaret, (Donna, Marianne, (DarS, (Betty Lou, Lori, (Dale.(T? * Celebration honoring Hap Heather December 4th 2-5 pm at the Milo Comunity Hall No gifts please!30 years. 1974: Long hair 2004: Longing for hair 1974: KEG 2004: EKG 1974: Add rock 2004: Add reflux 1974: Moving to California because it's cool 2004: Moving to California because it's warm 1974: Trying to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor 2004: Trying NOT to look like Marlon Brando or Liz Taylor 1974: Seeds and stems 2004: Roughage 1974: Hoping fora BMW 2004: Hoping for a BM 1974: The Grateful Dead 2004: Dr. Kevorkian 1974: Going to a new, hip joint 2004: Receiving a new hip joint 1974: Rolling Stones 2004: Kidney Stones 1974: Being called into to the prindpal's office 2004: Calling the prindpal’s office 1974: Screw the system 2004: Upgrade the system 1974: Disco 2004: Costco 1974: Parents begging you to get your haircut 2004: Children begging you to get their heads shaved 1974: Passing the drivers' test 2004: Passing the vision test Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the faculty a sense of the mindset of this year's incoming freshmen. Here's this year's list: The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were bom in 1985. • They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up. • Their lifetime has always induded AIDS. • Bottle caps have always been screw off and plastic. • The CD was introduced the year they were bom. • They have always had an answering machine. • They have always had cable. • They cannot fathom not having a remote control. • Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show. • Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave. • They never took a swim and thought about Jaws. • They can't imagine what hard contact lenses are. • They don't know who Mork was or where he was from. • They never heard: ’Where's the Beef7\ "I'd walk a mile for a Camel" or"de plane Boss, de plane.” • They do not care who shot J. R. and have no idea who J. R. even is. • McDonald's never came in Styrofoam containers. • They don't have a due how to use a typewriter. 1974: Whatever 2004: DependsMILO LIONS CLUB^ Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 11 5upper 5:30 pm Bingo 7:OOpm Adults - $6, Children - $4, preschool - free At Milo Community Hall Everyone welcome! BAKE SALE by Milo Parent-Teacher Group between supper and bingoE.L.W. NEWS MILO U.C.W. Our meeting was held Nov. 17tn at the church. Pastor Ed and 5 members were present. Francis led the Bible study. No one attended the Fall Workshop at Hanna because of unpredictable weather and icy roads. Final plans were made for our Ladies Night to be held Dec. 6th. We will decorate the church Friday, Dec. 3rd. A box will be set out at the front entry of the church for Food Bank donations to be taken to Vulcan before Christmas. The Sunday School children will take part in the church service with a Christmas program on December 12th. at 11 a.m. Christmas Eve service is at 5 p.m. Dec 24th. Don't forget - Ladies Night Dec. 6th -at 7:30 p.m. The Oct 7th meeting opened with the U.C.W Purpose. Nine ladies present including Lee Spice. The meeting was held at Betty Armstrong's home. The minutes and treasurers reports were read and adopted. Old Business. Marilyn P. had taken two backpacks filled with school supplies to FCSS. Cards had been sent to June Beckner, Eva Ivers and Pat Nugent. Eighty - ninety seniors were served at the senior's dinner on Sept 17th. Thank yous from Drop in Centre for the microwave and from the Lutheran Church for the Church Bell. New Business. Received a thank you from Operation Eyesight for our long time support. We serve Lions on Oct. 20th, so the meal was planned. As the church has been sold, the new residents will be presented with a fruit basket or plant when they move in. Susan made a motion that Margaret send our annual donations. Seconded by Janetta. A gift - card will be sent to Eva for her 95th birthday. Susan and Margaret are hostesses for Dec 2nd. Marilyn H. had 2 readings. "Middlescence" and I'm Grateful for the Little Things". The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Betty and Marilyn H. served lunch. Our meetings will continue to be in members homes. Notice: There will not be a U.C.W. meeting on Thur. Dec. 2nd.DA1CCE Mandy & The Pool Hoyz 9:00 p.m. til 2:00 p.m. FRIDAY DEC. 31/04 MILO COMMUNITY HALL DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 P.M. Early Door Prizes if there before 10:00 p.m. Midnite Lunch Admission $20.00 per person Sponsored by Milo Curling Club Members & Invited GuestsThe Origins of Christmas Across Europe, Roman, German or Celtic festivals marked the beginning of winter. Christianity originated and expanded in the ancient world by promising a new life, and by announcing a new light to the world in the person of Jesus Christ. Little by little, a calendar of religious festivals was established from the IVth century, replacing ancient rituals and pagan celebrations. Christmas is the festival of the Nativity and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian liturgy the night of December 24 to 25. Contemporary France and Canada have not forgotten past traditions and still keep the practices and beliefs associated with the Christmas festival alive. As for the meaning of the word Noel, it could have three origins: • a Judaic origin; • a religious Latin origin, linked to Dies natalis (the birthday of Christ); • more controversially, a Celtic origin derived from the Gaulish word novo (new) and hel (sun) corresponding to the winter solstice. Christmas as we know it today is a Victorian invention of the 1860s. Probably the most celebrated holiday in the world, our modern Christmas is a product of hundreds of years of both secular and religious traditions from around the globe. Click around this map to learn about traditions from different regions and, along the way, learn about the history of this most cherished of holidays. Most Canadian Christmas traditions are very similar to those practiced in the United States. In the far north of the country, the Eskimos celebrate a winter festival called sinck tuck, which features parties with dancing and the exchanging of gifts. According to reports by Captain John Smith, the first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in his 1607 Jamestown settlement. Nog comes from the word grog, which refers to any drink made with rum. An Englishman named John Galcott Horsley helped to popularize the tradition of sending Christmas greeting cards when he began producing smail cards featuring festive scenes and a pre-written holiday greeting in the late 1830s. Newly efficient post offices in England and the United States made the cards nearly overnight sensations. At about the same time, similar cards were being made by R.H. Pease, the first American card maker, in Albany, New York, and Louis Prang, a German who immigrated to America in 1850. Celtic and Teutonic peoples had long considered mistletoe to have magic powers. It was said to have the ability to heal wounds and increase fertility. Celts hung mistletoe in their homes in order to bring themselves good luck and ward off evil spirits. During holidays in the Victorian era, the English would hang sprigs of mistletoe from ceilings and in doorways. If someone was found standing under the mistletoe, they would be kissed by someone else in the room, behavior not usually demonstrated in Victorian society. Plum pudding is an English dish dating back to the Middle Ages. Suet, flour, sugar, raisins, nuts, and spices are tied loosely in cloth and boiled until the ingredients are "plum," meaning they have enlarged enough to fill the cloth. It is then unwrapped, sliced like cake, and topped with cream. Caroling also began in England. Wandering musicians would travel from town to town visiting castles and homes of the rich. In return for their performance, the musicians hoped to receive a hot meal or money. In the United States and England, children hang stockings on their bedpost or near a fireplace on Christmas Eve, hoping that it will be filled with treats while they sleep. In Scandinavia, similar-minded children leave their shoes on the hearth. This tradition can be traced to legends about Saint Nicholas. One legend tells of three poor sisters who could not marry because they had no money for a dowry. To save them from being sold by their father, St. Nick left each of the three sisters gifts of gold coins. One went down the chimney and landed in a pair of shoes that had been left on the hearth. Another went into a window and into a pair of stockings left hanging by the fire to dry.Club Fun Casino and Poker Tournament Saturday January 8 Grand Prize: $1000 Voucher Other Prizes at Milo Community Hall casino 8:00 - 12:00pm Admission: $25 Includes play money and BBQ beef supper. Proceeds to Friends of the Library J l MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2004 December 1 - Milo Regular Supper Meeting December 8 - Milo Executive Meeting December 15 - Milo Regular Supper Meeting December 22 - Mens Xmas Party Donations • $250 to Lions Foundation of Canada • $460 to purchase Emergency Number Fridge magnets for the community Cenotaph Dedication and Remembrance Day Ceremony Thank you to everyone who joined us December 10 for the ceremony at the new cenotaph. Thank you to the Milo School staff and students for their contribution to the event. We have managed to obtain some of the new poppy quarters and will be donating them to Milo School Students soon. District Governor Visit Our District Governor, Malcolm Macleod, visited at our November 17 supper meeting. Accompanying him was Wilf Petryk, who worked at the Milo bank in 1964. Several members attending the Lions Conwention Nov. 12—14 and Champion’s Charter Night on November 22. Coming events: • Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 11, 5:30 p.m. The Parent-Teacher group will also be having a bake sale. Everyone welcome. • Men’s Community Xmas Party Wednesday, December 22, 6:00 p.m. • Fun Casino Night Saturday, January 8, 8:00 p.m. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Congratulations to Shannon (Reynolds on 25 years service to the IMilo School, ybur contributions and dedication to the students of this community is greatly appreciated Thanh^youfrom Colleen (Deitz Yvonne Umscheid and Monnie Fetkenher and the staff in filling the shoe boxes. Also, thanks to the grade % class for decorating the shoe boxes ^Mei°hff,Se2SnPS; TS‘7e^ gM °r b°y Uemsfor ,heir shoe <*« ' ZembUngfhebZs 1 excellent job and there a lo, Vulcan AmbuinrZ t 47 shoe boxes were collected or assembled. On Wednesday, November 3rd. the this service. ^ t0 the Mll° Scho°l 10 Pick UP the shoe boxe*- Thank you to them, also for The Junior High with the Shoe Boxes before they were loaded in the Ambulance!H Snake Valley Drop-In News Crib Games Join us for a fun evening of cribbage! Everyone is welcome. Monday, December 20, 7:30 p.m. Health Nurse The health nurse will be at the Drop-In on Wednesday, December 8 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. GENERAL MEETING Friday, December 3, at 2:30 pm! Congratulations to Doris Clements who won gold in snooker at the Lethbridge Senior’s games. Doris will be going on to the Provincials in Edmonton in February. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! EAST FORTY Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to all! A very busy time with friends and family, also Christmas parties far and near to attend. During this time don't forget the meaning of Christmas and do remember others who may not be having such a joyful Christmas as many of us will have. The following is a recipe for a quick and easy treat. CANDY POPCORN 8 qts. popped popcorn (placed in roasting pan) 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup com syrup 1 cup butter or margarine Boil together sugar, syrup and butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add 1/2 tsp.salt, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/8 tsp. cream of tarter. (Have the mixture in fair sized pan as it foams with the soda) Pour over popcorn in roasting pan , stir to coat. Cook in 250 F. oven for 35 min. stirring once or twice. G. D's REPAIR FOR ALL YOUR MECFIAN1CAL EDS & REPAIRS Call: Gerald Deitz 599-2354 or 599-2464f From All Of Us To&ll Of Y# In the spirit of community, we’ve gathered together to wi our mends, neighbors, customers and associates a very merry nd a prosperous new year. We’re deeply grateful for your loyal and look forward to serving you again, soon SHARE the NEWS MILO CORRESPONDENT for NEWS L. STUMPF 599-3748 Dec. 15 - Regular paper Deadline: Fri. Dec 10 Noon Dec. 22 - Christmas Greetings Deadline: Tues. Dec 14 Noon Dec. 29 - Year in Review Deadline: Mon, Dec 27 10:00 am Advocate Office will be Closed Dec. 20-24 Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] Web site: www.vulcanadvocate.comNOTICES The Milo Curling Club is looking for groups or individuals who would be interested in running the kitchen this winter. This could be done on a per event basis or for the whole curling season. The kitchen must be open for all spiels. For more information contact Keith Deitz at 599-2140. WHITE ELEPHANT SALE As a fundraiser for their grad, the grade 9 class is holding a White Elephant Sale in early February. We are in need of toys, games and trinkets and any other items children would like. Please drop off any items/donations at the Milo School. If you need pick-up, phone the school and let us know. Thank you. Grade 9 Grad Committee Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! From G.D.’s Repair Ger Id, Ginger, Nicole & Jaxson Season’s Greetings (From (Prairie (Perfection Catering Christmas Greetings from the Village of Milo Ken, Robert, Bob, Ginger, victor & KevinGET WELL WISHES Caring thoughts go out to Danny Tiegen who is at home now. Get well wishes to Edna Shield who had a misfortunate encounter with a horse. Get well wishes to Bob Marks who has suffered from bums to his feet and legs. Get well wishes to Ross Nelson who had another encounter with a mad bull. Get well wishes to Letty Lynn Stumpf who is at home. Continued get well wishes to Lisa Deitz who is having treatment at the Childrens Hospital and Lynda Cyr who is now recuperating at home since her hip surgery and to Karen Forestell who is also having treatment. Hope everyone is home soon and on the road to a complete recovery by Christmas, if not sooner!!! CONGRATULATIONS A big congratulations to Doris Clements who has once again won the gold medal in pool at the senior games in Lethbridge. Good luck Doris in Edmonton in February, where she represents our zone. THANK YOU We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who sent cards, visited and brought food to the house and a special thanks to our friends and neighbors who attended Verna's service in Standard. Thanks Again Bob Fitzpatrick and Family. I would like to thank everyone who was my sponsor in the Terry Fox Run. We did well again this year. So many thanks for your generosity and Merry Christmas to you all. Ethel Heather THANK YOU I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have taken the time to think of me during my surgery and since coming home. Your kindness and caring have meant more than any words can describe. Thank you for your cards, phone calls, visits, flowers, fruit basket, gifts, meals, baking and the use of the walker and sock assistant - you will never know how much this has meant to both Dennis and I. Milo will always remain home to us and your friendships are so much a part of our lives. I am slowly getting better and counting the days until I can quit hopping on one foot. Thanks again for everything and if you are going by and have time, please stop in. Sincerely, Lynda Cyr I am sorry to have to say good-bye to this community, it has been a wonderful place to raise my children and to live. As most of you are aware, Morgan and I are moving to Ontario. We have sold the store and the new owner is closing it for the winter. I would like to take this time to extend my many thanks to all that shopped there. Also I would like to give a big thanks to everyone that worked for me, especially Lacey Holoboff, without her I would have lost my mind many a times. Morgan and I have enjoyed our time here, not only the friends we have made, but the good and bad times we have endured. We will never forget Milo, nor will we ever forget the very good friends that we have made here. I would like to thank Darb Holoboff for everything and also for being such a good friend to us. Darb, your kids have always been like my own and I will miss them as much as I will miss you. There is so much more that we could say, but it would end up being a can opener issue alone. So with that I would like to extend our thanks for all the friendships and if anyone is ever in Niagara Falls, our door will always be open. We will think of you all often and miss being here even more Charlotte and Morgan BathCONDOLENCES Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Bob Fitzpatrick family on the passing of Bob's sister Verna Dankswerth of Standard. Deepest Sympathy goes out to Christine McMorris and her family on the passing of her grandpa, Neil Giles of Vulcan. Please Note: There will not be Homegrown Stories in Milo on Dec 13th. Our next one will be on Monday, January 17th at 7:00 PM Sorry for any inconvenience. Joanne Holiday Eating Tips 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. 5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello? 6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while canying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again. 8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labour Day?STYLIST X 599-2491 X MILO HOURS: Wednesday - Men’s Walkin ' 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday Thureday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only) 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. <><> Perms, colors, streaks, foils, lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips. Greetings from Grande Prairie Derek, Tamara and Caeden Tan TasseCC Sen dtk eir test wishes to all. Have a great 2005. A Christmas Wish For You My Christmas wish for you, my friend Is not a simple one For I wish you hope and joy and peace Days filled with warmth and sun I wish you love and friendship too Throughout the coming year Lots of laughter and happiness To fill your world with cheer May you count your blessings, one by one And when totaled by the lot May you find all you've been given To be more than what you sought May your journeys be short, your burdens light May your spirit never grow old May all your ciouds have silver linings And your rainbows pots of gold I wish this all and so much more May all your dreams come true May you have a Merry Christmas friend And a happy New Year, too shing to everyone J°4 w ith - ami 4 and -riends this ho \da\\ season™ILO CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE Friday, December 3 7:00 p.m. At Milo Community Hall Please come out and support the Grade 1 & 2 World Vision Christmas Project! Everyone welcome. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a treat while the Grade 1 & 2 class does a performance. Make sure that you turn on your Christmas lights so the children can enjoy them. Join us at the Hall after the hayride. We will also be presenting prizes to town residents with the best Christmas light displays. (8:00 p.m.) - sponsored by Milo Rural Initiatives Committee (Ag. Society) RAFFLE: Calgary Stampeders Football signed by the 2004 Team Tickets $2 each Proceeds will be donated to cancer charities. This item was a late donation to the Snake Valley Hoedown silent auction. Draw Date: December 11,2004 at Milo Community Hall Tickets will soon be available at Milo Curling Club, Milo Hotel and Bank of Nova Scotia and at the Qur thanks to the Calgary Stampeders Lions Pancake Supper December 11. for their generous donation. The footballl will be on display at the bank. - Milo Ag. SocietyMay the spirit of Christmas Fill your heart and home. Mtfee § m § Lale, Colleen § Travis tz Larry, Wendy, Steven, Curtis £j Lisa vannatta Lou and L Tertsehy Tarry,Joanne, Brin § Chad Manner teen § charlotte Nelson § family qord, Twyllajustln, Cassle § Traden Thompson Tracy andJohn scattergood Tavld andJulie Nelson Jamie, Carol, Melissa Craig lan, ~&>arb,Jana BittyCats' Top Ten Favourite Christmas Songs: 10. Up on the Mousetop 9. Have Yourself a Furry Little Christmas 8. Joy to the Curled 7.1 Saw Mommy Hiss at Santa Claus 6. The First Meow 5. Oh, Come All Ye Fishful 4. Silent Mice 3. Fluffy, the Snowman 2. Jingle Balls 1. Wreck the Halls! Christmas Top Ten Signs Santa Doesn't Like You 10. Your letter to North Pole comes back stamped, "Dream on, Chester!" 9. You ask for new bike, get a pack of smokes 8. Along with presents, Santa leaves hefty bill for shipping and handling 7. By the time he gets to your house, all he has left are styrofoam peanuts 6. Christmas day, you wake up with a Reindeer head in your bed 5. Instead of "Naughty" or "Nice", Santa has you on the dork list 4. Sends you off on one of them Carnival Cruises with Kathie Lee 3. First words when you get on his lap are, "touch my beard and I'll put the hurt on you" 2. Labels on all your toys read "Straight from Junktown" 1. Four words: "Off my lap, Tubby!" Tongue Twisters Can you say these three times. fast? td ti td td ®Seven Santas sang silly songs. «Santa's sleigh slides on slick snow. ®Bobby brings bright bells. ^Running reindeer romp 'round red wreaths. ®Tiny Timmy trims the tall tree with tinsel. ®Chilly chipper children cheerfully chant. Top Eight Things Overheard In Santa's Workshop 8. Whose tiny fingers are these in the table saw? 7. The Keebler Elves? Yeah, making cookies.there's a tough gig 6. Hey Santa, it's Anna Nicole Smith on the phone for you 5. You know Rudolph's 'naturally red nose'? Collagen injection 4. Uh-oh-looks like Fat Man drank his lunch again 3. Whew! Mia Farrow sure has a lot of kids! 2. All these wish lists! What about my needs? 1. Now some idiots want a photocopier for Christmas! Hope that you enjoyed these little Christmas ditties. We had time to add them while trying to get the photocopier working. It didn’t. Our apologies for this issue’s delay. Have a Merry Christmas. Barb, Carol & ColleenDECEMBER 2004 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 Lions Reg. Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 2 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Mixed Curling Church School - Hope Lutheran 4:00 pm 3 Drop In Meeting 2:30pm Mixed Curling 4 80th Birthday Party for Hap Heather Milo Hall 2-5 pm 5 Lutheran Church 11 am Sunday School will be taking part in Service 6 E.L.W. Advent- Christmas Party 7:30 p.m. 7 8 Rhyme Time 10:30am 9 T.O.P.S, 8:30 am 10 Mixed Curling 11 MILO LIONS PANCAKE SUPPER & TURKEY BINGO & BAKE SALE 5:30 pm Health Nurse at Drop In - 1 - 2 pm E.L.W. 2 pm Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm MILO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION 1 pm & 7 pm 12 Lutheran Church 11 am 13 14 15 Rhyme Time 10:30am Lions Reg. Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 16 T.O.P.S. 8:30am Last Day of School - return January 3 Church School - Hope Lutheran 4:00 pm 17 Mixed Curling Windup 18 Mixed Curling Windup 19 Lutheran Church 11 am 20 VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:00 pm Crib - Drop-In Centre 7:30 pm 21 22 Lions Christmas Party 6:00 pm 23 Milo Library Closed 24 Christmas Eve Services Lutheran Church 5:00pm 25 CHRISTMAS DAY The Longest Night Arrowwood United Church 7:00pm United Church at Arrowwood 5:00pm 26 BOXING DAY 5th Annual Boxing Day Cabaret Milo Hall 8:00pm 27 DEADLINE CAN OPENER Articles & News 28 Milo Library Closed 29 30 31 NEW YEAR’S CABARET - HALL January 8 LIONS FUN CASINO 8:00 pm