Milo Canopener (January 1, 2004)

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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. January, 2004 Edition no. 163 Can Opener “°lC2a»oe« tolilo Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY N/C —________________ y » tar sUAd 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 - 599 -2213, 485-8389 Carol Robertson Production - Colleen Deitz 599-2306 Betty Armstrong Subscriptions -Iris Gough -. 599 - 2377 Notices - Julie Nelson -. . 599-2175 Charlotte Nelson -. . 599 -2253 Cartoons & “Kids Say” - Marina Vannatta -. . 381 - 6389 Milo Can Opener 12, Milo, Alberta, TOL 1L0 Fax# [phone] (You can also fax to Milo Municipal Library at 599-3850) Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Items may be left at Jamie’s Foods in the Can Opener box at back of store or at Milo Municipal Library. Please note the new fax number! Box Piease Note: The deadline for articles is the Monday before the last Friday of each month. Printing is done early in the week and assembly is on Friday.GOODS & SERVICES ^ MILO CAFE CHINESE 8. WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Sunday.8:30 am - 8.-00 pm Beer&. Wine with meals Jamie’s ® Foods Carol and James Robertson Box 38 Milo, AB. TOL 1L0 Ph. 403-599-3922 Fax [phone] - . c •= <• : ;. •,.•*. .y ■: v,,. W -£5* CATERING/SERVICE Allan and Colleen Bartsch MILO. Alla, phone. [phone] B & S GneatUte, jbedlfH fof a Whale 0i a Si0* [phone] Toll free: 1-888-599-8908 Fax[phone] P.O. Box 67, Milo, Alberta TOL 1L0 Specializing in sandblasted mirrors & cedar signs ^LMARy KAy. Donna Bennett Deiti Independent Beauty Consultant P.O. Box 37. Miio, Alta. TOL 110 [phone] L. V. (Vince) Stevens Box 150 Manager Sales & Service Milo, Alberta TOL 1LO Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-800-4-SCOTIA [e-mail] j| Scotiabank SZevvp S^ee Sc (Clean 8c pimple INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS Cell- (403) 512.onfifi LAJR-MAH PROMO veil. HU3; 512-9066 Pb: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Keepln’ 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] iori [e-mail] Toll Free: 1-800-372-9274 Cell: [phone] § ScotiaMcLeod ScotlaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Scotiabank Group.We 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. Box 7 Milo. AB TOL1L0 Doug Marks PRESIDENT Office: [phone] Fax:[phone] Mobile: [phone] Marks Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Pipelining Pressure Washing and Steaming SEED CLEANING ASSOCIATION^ LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed Is Sown Cieaner Crops are Grown Ed Posein - Manager FiENO BEXTE lAJeed Cdontrol Cdentre PAH GRAIN LTD. AGENT FOR ALTA HAIL INS. TEUSPHONB: WK3) 534-31J61 ANYTIME FAX: (t03> 534-2182 MOSSTKIGH, AB 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 110 Telephone: [phone] Cellular [phone] Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Roburt Phillips Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: I-800-387-B486 Cellular. [phone] Fax [phone] 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] TOWING J3 Services VACUUM * 4 X 4 Service * Septic Tanks * Wheel-Lift Bus: 485-2667 ’ Portables * Boosting Mobile: [phone] * Mud Pits * Winching * Sumps * Fuel, Flats " 24 Hour Emergency Service ’ * Holding Tanks * Lock-outs Ready & Reliable * Cisterns * Recoveries * Basement * R.V. Towing r --- --- --- --- -i Floods * Small Repairs [PHONE JOEJ miEiim Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0GRANT. KRYSTALOW1CH & BENNEl CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.0. Box 239 Vulcan. Alberta TOL 2B0 Phone: [phone] FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 485-2368 Scott D. Fairbanks - Denturist OFFICE HOURS Wednesday 9:00 am • 5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.mi -12:30 p.m. & X 3rumf, OPTOMETRIST BOX 972 telephones VULCAN. AL8ERTA TOL 2BO 485-2 1 77 485-288 6 /<r v -* footprints X) “My precious child, I love j you, and I would never ^ leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I earned you.” Button Impressions By N-l Upholstery specializing in small quantities Tarps Duttons Upholstery Omprlnting 1 [phone], Ptl: 403 897-3380 Fax: [phone] Main Street Champion, AB 'Please call before you come to be sure toe'll be at the shop when you get here! Thank you! OMevilie & Orene specializing in small quantitiesI valuventuretraveTI I Box 84, Milo, Alberta TOL 1L0 I |_____________Phone ■ 403-599-2406 or 866-599-2406 I presents "JCE MAGIC" [JanuarylQW] /oin us on a trip to Lake Louise and experience the beauty of the Ice Sculptures included: - motorcoach transport - lunch - ice scultures $51,95 ~ ^—. --- . ___, Registration Deadline January 9,2004VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was held on November 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. S Present were Mayor Vooys, Councilor Whaley, Councilor Phillips, Municipal Administrartor Dorothy Way and Iris Gough. The minutes of the meeting's held on October 20, 2003 were read. Councilor Whaley moved the adoption of the minutes. Mayor Vooys seconded. CARRIED. There have been no board meetings as yet. Councilor Whaley's meetings are on November 26th and 27th, and Mayor Vooy's meetings are in December. Iris Gough presented the Village Council with the Milo Municipal Library Budget. Council reviewed this budget. MOVED by Councilor Phillips that we accept this budget as presented. CARRIED. The Municipal Administrator to fax the letter on the water reservoir of Sept. 16/03 to Alberta Transportation and also ask about the funding approval. The Municipal Administrator to contact UMA Engineering on the 2003 street improvement program as they will be the one's who contract and publically tender the paving of Railway Avenue. Councilor Whaley informed the Council that the VBDC are looking after the updating of the web pages. The Municipal Administrator to send a double registered letter to the CPR on the cutting of the grass. The Village Council agreed to wait until after year end and the budget is completed for the next year before doing any increase's in the water rates. MOVED by Councilor Phillips that Morgan Strate be appointed as the Village of Milo's assessor. CARRIED. MOVED by Mayor Vooys that Councilor Whaley do a Xmas greeting for the Village of Milo to be put in the Can Opener. CARRIED. Lome Umscheid has talked to Mayor Vooys about water problems in the elevator. They would like to put a swale through the old railway lines. As this belongs to the CPR , Agricore will have to talk to the CPR about doing this. Mayor Vooys will talk to Lome Umscheid about this. The next council meeting of the Village of Milo was set for Monday, December 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.Every now and then, fry Family empties the piggy- bank end rolls up the coins. The pig sits empty until our pockets end purees over­flow again. Shortl iter we had rolled up the change, we had a contractor there to give u o sn estimate on same renovations. As we began to talk mocgy, our youngest eon brought the con­versation to a halt. "Mom, does this guy know that we don’t have a single penny in the bank"3” J-tt Hitft tf % * * ft ft it Vi A A### As we walked around the Prehistoric =ark in Drumheller, T had my Grandson peso for 3 picture with the brontosaurus in the background.After I took the photo he noticed that I had tears in my eyes. ’’What's wrong’’" he asked. "Oh,it reminds r? when I took a picture of your Dad right hero when he ivs s your age." Queried, he looked several times from the brontosaurus to me. "Eut.it was alive then,right?” 114, 3rd Avenue North, Vulcan • 485-6008 ZOUNTRY C ARPET CH ARE Furnace & Duct Cleaning Larry & Judy Dudley Box 823. Vulcan. AB TOL 2B0 * •■•••: ’ '• a* 2v06 , ^ Cot (403) 48b-7704 • Col (40 11 4 8‘. /'22 J & L PAINTING WINTER -SPECIALIZING IN ALL Y0Uf^\ (/ INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEEDS. i(VULCAN, ALBERTA FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL LARRY DUDLEY Ph. 485-2906 Cel! 485-7722 /'V •-We have now received information from the Children’s Hospital on what the funds that everyone so generously contributed in memory of Ryan, are to be used for, and wanted to share it with the Community. Ryan’s doctors at the Children’s Hospital knew of Ryan’s wish for helping the Hospital and specifically the oncology program, with any funds raised in his name. He knew what a strong supportive community we lived in, because he saw the support that the community gave in honor of his friend, Brett Wilson, and knew that the same might be given for him. However, he did not know that he would loose the battle he so courageously fought. When we discussed raising funds in honor of Ryan, we had no idea that they would amount to so much. We are humbled by the support and appreciate everyone’s tremendous generosity. Attached is a thank you that we have received from the Children’s Hospital explaining what the funds will be used for. We are grateful that Ryan’s loss will not be in vain, and now know that we have done something to help other children achieve a cure. We have also enclosed an article from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation “Just 4 Kids” Fall issue. This article reinforces the need for support and the hope that we all need to know that cancer can be beaten. We wish to thank each and every one of you that so generously gave and please know how much your actions of kindness and caring have helped our family in dealing with our loss. Thank you again. Dale, Colleen & Travis A true survivor Forget Fear Factor. Forget Survivor. Christian Verge has faced far more than reality TV could possibly imagine—and now thanks to help from the Alberta Childrens Hospital says,“nothing scares me" Christian is one of a select few children in Calgary to receive not one, but two Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT). When he was just seven years old, Christian awoke in the middle of the night with a terrible pain in his ankle. The pain persisted and, at the urging of their family doctor, Christian's parents took him to the Alberta Children's Hospital for tests.Thinking at first that Christian might have an infection or something similar, the Verges were shocked to learn instead that their little boy had leukemia - cancer of the blood. ‘1 didn't understand what everyone was upset about," says Christian. ‘1 just remember my mom and dad being really worried.” Doctors began treating Christian immediately with chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the treatment failed him. So, like 20 per cent of child leukemia patients, BMT was offered as a last resort. That meant doctors would have to destroy his defective bone marrow in order to replace it with healthy marrow from a matched donor. Fortunately for Christian and children like him, BMT is one of the premiere programs at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, with our specialists recognized as the provincial experts in this field. Luckily also for Christian, his brother Jonathon, aged 5 at the time, was a perfect match to donate his healthy bone marrow. Three years later, the cancer returned. Christian and his family were faced with the incredibly difficult decision of whether to attempt the highly invasive treatment yet again. “No matter how curative it might be, Bone Marrow Transplant makes children extremely sick, but it is the only chance to make some children better," says Dr. Victor Lewis, pediatric oncologist with the Alberta Children’s Hospital. He and his team of cancer specialists continue to work on ways to make the procedure safer and better, and are working to develop gentler options. Understanding the risks of undergoing a second BMT, the Verges decided to give it one more shot. "We just knew we weren’t ready to give him up," says Christian’s mom, Carol. Happy that they took the risk, Christian has been cancer free for five years and now enjoys living life as a typical 18-year-old. He looks forward to completing high school and hopes some day to be a chef. He faces many of the same struggles other teenagers do, as well as some lingering health concerns. But after spending half of his childhood in hospital, he says, “compared to what I’ve been through already, it’s not that big a deal." ^ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Marrow Transplantation Project Whf.n Deifcf Passed away from leukemia in 2002, he hoped that funds raised in his name would enable Alberta Children’s Hospital to help children with leukemia have the best chance for a healthy uture. Thanks to generous donations from Ryan’s community, family and friends - $37,846 was raised to help realize Ryan’s dream. The Southern Alberta Children’s Cancer Program at Alberta Children’s Hospital has identified a very special project for these funds that we believe will make Ryan’s wish come true. Because of your support, the Southern Alberta Children’s Cancer Program at Alberta Children’s Hospital is able to launch a Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) Project. This project is key to the expansion of the BMT Program to make it a flagship program and Centre of Excellence at Alberta Children’s Hospital. By enhancing the BMT rogram, we enhance the care we are able to provide to newborns, infants, children and adolescents with teuxemia, and take an important step forward in realizing Ryan’s dream. Bone Marrow Transplantation at Alberta Children’s Hospital 1 he Southern Alberta Children’s Cancer Program ai Alberta Children’s Hospital is the sole referral ccn tic tor pediatric Pone Marrow Transplantation or BAIT, in the province of Alberta. Children and families from as far away as Saskatchewan, the NWT and Newfoundland, have also been ret erred to Calgary because of the level ot' expertise in care. Before BAlTs were performed ai Alberta Children’s Hospital, children and families had to travel to. Seattle, Washington for this procedure. r hM! is seen as the last hope for some paheiits the only cure for some forms of leukemia in children, lor leukemia specifically-,.: the process;, involves destroying"a child's defective boti.c'- mai io\\ and replacing-[t with healthy marrow,^ either trom aTelative or a matched but unrelated donor/- _ - _. sc- - The most difficult form or BMi involves the. heupplankmoii-ot stem'ceils from an jinrckiled e donor,. The North American average./or clhkiren cured bypdtis procedure.,is 40A>.- .-At Alberta _Chj_ldRuiVr.Hdsp.iuil,- thcw.,siicce\ssr rate, ris (>•>%■,; -Ihm .s a _ujjl j/tlC- inore-cfiildreii- who will live .tltcii lives free of this iievvistaling-diseascyt hanks to on! specialists ill Aloeria C-hikfrcirs Hospital. ■ Naiuiaihe ways-to uicrcri.se this success.raieeven iT i- Al c IS1 .StviIit.^Oi 11-.— The BMT Project The first BMT at Alberta Children’s Hospital was performed in 1990. Today, 233 BMTs later, Alberta Children’s Hospital’s specialists are now performing up to 26-27 BMTs each year. Advances in computer technology have opened up new opportunities to collect and organize the clinical data from these procedures in ways that will help evaluate treatments and outcomes to provide the best care for children. Your gifts for Ryan will fund the project to create a Database Management System for the tracking and managing of data collected from all types of BMT procedures at Alberta Children’s Hospital. A database of this kind does not currently exist for the BMT Program. This system will be able to store, retrieve, update and display records in a user-friendly format that will replace paper files and increase efficiency. It wall also open the door to helping our specialists more effectively share information in collaborative projects with other organizations in North America. For our researchers, this system will enable them to generate the statistical information they need, and give them the ability to isolate specific data elements to focus their research on making treatments even better for children. The cost to launch this project is $37,700. Your generous contributions will provide fill! funding to make this Database Management System a reality.The Terry Fox Foundation A worldwide effort to find a cure for cancer La Fondation Terry Fox Un effort mondial pour trouver une cure contre le cancer December 10th, 2003 Joanne Monner Box 44 Milo, AB, TOL 1L0 Dear Joanne; ur Unbreakable Spirit” theme this year epitomized Terry’s commitment to helping others over two decades ago. It is my privilege to acknowledge your unbreakable spirit and dedication to raising a record $15 million for cancer research in Canada. Terry was interviewed by Runner’s World magazine shortly after he was fqroefMp end his run m east of Thunder Bay. “I believe my pathway - what’s happened to'hnqSisiTiot just at random. I believe there is purpose to it and it has been planned this wayV^e^eA on to say | think that, by my attitude, and by the effort I have put in, I have gof'^pWgg to offer that shouldn’t be forgotten, no matter what happens to me". Terry was you. You have not forgotten. He knew from the people he met on his run that this^^ps full of comPassionate and committed people. He knew you would pick ujffirve baton, by u filing his dream of a cancer free world. You are on the path, completiaa?Terry’s journey by raising funds in his name. W ■ *4 . •* ■ importany^®^eUfurras jr effortsive are the .enw«@f.the :ated.:to T erryilpx: Success is measured not only in total funds raised but more allocated to cancer research in Terry's name. Thanks to your charitable sector. The Terry Fox Foundation is recognized year leader in fiscal responsibility. Last year alone over $17 million research grants and awards in Canada. foundation every good wish for a healthy and prospeTops 'Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste At the holiday parties had gone to my waist When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber) I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared. The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese And the way I'd never said "No thank you, please" As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt And prepared once again to do battle with dirt— I said to myself, as only I can, "You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!" So—away with the last of the sour cream dip, Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip. Every last bit of food that I like must be banished "Till all the additional ounces have vanished. I won't have a cookie—not even a lick. I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick. I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread or pie, I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry, I'm hungry, I'm lonesome and life is a bore— But isn't that what January is for9 Unable to giggle, no longer a riot, Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet! "Tops niee-fcs eUerkj filers rv\otr\\T\ ix\ r^or\e (-0-€-lo_Orr\^ Do you have a business card that you would like to advertise? Cost is $60/year (or $5/month) and you will receive a subscription. NORM STOKES WEEDING 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. 792-2247 Craig Ph. 792-3314 Cell. 485-0288 are STILL being collected at the Milo School Please drop your labels off at the school or at Jamie's AG Thank you for your support jINDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUTH To The United Nations July 2004 The 54th Annual United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs of Alberta The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Alberta proudly announce that 6 Alberta High School students will be award­ed an ALL EXPENSE PAID EDUCATIONAL BUS TOUR TO THE UNITED NATIONS IN 2004. (Leaves Calgary by plane in July - fly to Toronto - meet with other students - bus to New York from there - trip takes about 2 weeks.) (Touring - Ottawa, Niagra Falls, Gettysburg, Washington DC & Philadelphia, United Nations and New York.) *************************************************************************************** See the United Nations in Action - Learn about the problems and the progress in International Relations. Participate with United Nations Representatives from other nations. *************************************************************************************** HOW TO PARTICIPATE You must compete in a local Public Speaking competition, speaking from eight to ten minutes on any topic per­taining to the United Nations or World Affairs, such as: 1. Any aspect of the work of the United Nations 2. Is it meeting the callenges of a rapidly changing world 3. Any topic of International Concern 4. Any matter of National Interest ************************************************************************************** NOTE: Contestants are required to find their own resource material and their speech must be 8 - 10 minutes in length. Due consideration will be given to both content and length by the Judges at the competition. To participate, a student should be at least 16 years of age, (mature 15 year olds will be considered) and must not have reached the age of 18 years by August 1st, 2004. The student needs to have one remaining year left in High School upon their return from the trip. Applicants, to qualify, should be interested in Community, church and/or school activities, as well as possess qualifications of co-operation and leadership. In this area the 2nd place competitor is awarded an all expenses paid camp for 1 w'eek at Camp S.U.N.I.A. (Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs) This is an educational United Nations camp, located at Goldeye Centre at Nordeg Alberta. *************************************************************************************** Also every year 2 scholarships for $500.00 each are awarded to 2 students in Alberta who participate in the con­test but are not winners of the trip. *************************************************************************************** INFORMATION NIGHT: FRIDAY JAN. 23, 2004 - 7:30 PM - HIGH RIVER ODD FELLOW HALL SPEAK OFF: SUNDAY FEB. 8, 2004 - 1:30 PM - HIGH RIVER ODD FELLOW HALL DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES MON., FEB. 2, 2004 *************************************************************************************** CONTACT Shirley Zuehlke Bus.(Days) 485-6900, Res. (Eve.) 485-2204 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING SPEAKING COMPETITIONS.Frank Mclnenly Auctions Ltd. Vulcan, AB Serving The Agriculture Industry Since 1967 (403] 485-2440 Frank Mclnenly Stacey Mclnenly 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] Marvin Fowler ceil: [phone] [phone] cell: {403) 625-6070 F M Trailer World ■Located at Foothills Livestock Auction Sout/grn d/7erta's Exclusive JVorfcrt Dra/rr N0RBERT DEX TRAILTECH Stock, Horse, Flatdecks Mw & Used Call Stacey 1-877-205-1999Milo Arena Dues for the 2003-2004 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 Jamie’s A.G. Foods or by mail to Milo Ag. Society, Box 156, Milo Four services - One location 119 Centre Street, Vulcan NOW ONE PHONE NUMBER 485-6900 Barley & Vj ~Y_ Err. 1995 Supplies for the home Vintner & Brewer Also - Supplying Vulcan and area with BOTTLED DRINKING WATER \ GOLDHAWK / PRINTING & GRAPHICS All Your Printing Needs • Color Laser Photocopies • Custom Calendars • Laminating • Faxing • Rubber & Setf Inking Stamps • Iron on Transfers • & Much More now offering One Hour Photo Drop films off at JAMIE’S for NEXT DAY Service Portraits - on location or in our Studio - for: * Weddings • School • Family - Pets • Graduation • Reunions • Children/infants * Special events • Sports team 485 - 6900 Valuventure toll free-[phone] fax - [phone] 126 Center Street, Milo, Alberta T0L1L0 e-mail - [e-mail] Owner - Laurie Umscheid ‘Service and satisfaction are our #1 priorities ’ Specializing in Group Tours and Packages: Golf, Skiing, Agricultural, Wine, Graduation, Theatre, Historic, School Trips, Curling Championships, just name it! Other Services Offered: Travel Insurance, Airline Tickets, Vacation Packages, Cruises, Car Rentals, Hotel Reservations Corporate Travel: Let us take care of all your Corporate Travel needs! Airline Tickets, Hotel Reservations, Car Rentals, Meeting Facility Rentals, Customer Appreciation Events Please call us or Visit us at - www.valuventure.com Small town agency - BIG time Savings!A wonderful Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgement, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, One night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. HOW TO STAY YOUNG 1. Throw out non essential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her. 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. 3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's. 4. Enjoy the simple things. 5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. 6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. 7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge. 8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help. 9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is. 10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.ML VULCAN j\pvOCATE editor© vaiicanadvocate.com Editor Jeff Cummings r eporter © vu Icana dvoca te. com Reporter Darren Krause production © vuteanadvocale.com Office Manager Louise Christie mam©vuteanadvocate.com Production Lynette Massey Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] Web site: www.vulcanadvocate.com SHARE the NEWS MILO CORRESPONDENT for NEWS only L. STUMPF 599-3748 NEW PUBLISHING DATE: WEDNESDAYS Deadline for Advocate: Friday at NOON Deadline for Regional: Wednesday 4:00 pm COUNTY CALENDAR Coming Events for non-profit groups Call Vulcan Tourism - 485-2994 CLASSIFIED WORD AD RATES $6.53 for 20 words + ,10c each additional word plus GST 2nd week discount $3.92plus GST ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. Call for Classified Display Rates, ROP Advocate Rates and Regional Rates. SUBSCRIPTION RATE $32.50 per year (within county) plus GST Senior Discount 20% Advertising Specials Debbie WilliamsFAMILY HAIRSTYLING X 599-2491 X MILO HOURS TUES-FRI 9:00-5:00 SAT 10:00-2:00 WED. Mens walk in 9:00-12:00 |Come and try our new TANNING BED Please call for appointment Wedding Plans Jacob age 85, and Rebecca age 79 are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way go past a drugstore. Jacob suggests that they go in. He addresses the man behind the counter: “Are you the owner?” The | pharmacist answers, “Yes. ” Jacob: “Do you sell heart medication?” Pharmacist: “Of course we do. ” Jacob: “How about medicine for circulation?” Pharmacist: “All kinds.:” Jacob: “Medicine for rheumatism?” Pharmacist: “Definitely.” Jacob: “How about Viagra?” Pharmacist: “Of course.” Jacob: “Medicine for memory?” Pharmacist: “Yes, a large variety. ” Jacob: “What about vitamins and sleeping pills?” Pharmacist: “Absolutely.” Jacob: “Perfect! We’d like to register here for our wedding gifts. ” li l l / & COM BAJFUUSTERS and .SOL/CJTO/IS SERVICING ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS Dr. Robert J. (Bob) Langridge will be In attendance at the Village Office In Milo the first Friday of 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) Langrldge servicing our Vulcan office 104 Centre Street Vulcan, Alberta Phone: [phone] Areas of Law; Real Estate, Personal Injury. Dworce and Family Lew. WHte and Estates. Dependent Adults. Employment Law. Criminal Law, Business and Corporate Law, Mediation. Litigation and Tax Law LETHBRIDGE OFFICE #600, 220 - 4“ street South Phone: [phone] Fax [phone] Toil Free: 1-800-552-8022 SOUTHERN ALBERTA'S REGIONAL LAW FIRMNext Canopener Deadline January 26 I’m OK The house is a mess, the dishes are dirty. I’m too old for this stuff, I’m well over 30! The car is not clean, my hair is wreck, And I’ve already spent next Friday’s paycheque The laundry needs washing, the kids are too rowdy, and I never have time for a leisurely “Howdy.” With all that I do, it’s never enough, It’s never quite finished, it always looks rough. I looked in my mirror, and what did I see? A harried old stranger where I used to be. The hurrier I go, the behinder I get. Today is tomorrow, and I’m not caught up yet. My kids are growing at such a fast pace, That I’m missing their childhood for the sake of this race. I work and I clean and I cook, and I say “Hit the books, clean your room!” there’s no time for play. Well, the Lord, for some reason, choose ME with the care Of three of His children, but I’m rarely there! I’ve GOT to slow down lest there’s nothing to show For my role as their mom when they pack up and go! I’m only one person, but look through my door, What appears to be one, divides into more! I’m a chauffeur, a cook, a planter of trees, A teacher, an umpire, a mender of knees. Sometimes, I forget that deep down inside, There’s a lady with feelings, and last night, she cried. She gets tired and lonely, feels taken for granted She wants to see blooms from the seeds that she’s planted. Then, amidst all the turmoil in this mind-bending pace. My little ones look at me - square in the face. And just when I need it, they all in one day Say, “Momma, I love you” and then . I’m OK! -Rabona Gorden To 9Ay CfiiCdten ‘When I spiff some food on my nice clean dress Or maybe forget to tie my shoe, {Please 6e patient and perhaps reminisce JZbout the many hours I spent with you. 'When I taught you how to eat with care, (plus tying [aces and your numbers, too, (Dressing yourseCf and combing your hair, Those were precious hours spent with you. So when I forget what I was about to say, Just give me a minute — or maybe two. It probably wasn’t important anyway, find I would much rather listen just to you. If I tell the story one more time, ffndyou hnow the ending through and through, (please remember your first nursery rhyme ‘When I rehearsed it a hundred times with you. 'When my legs are tired and it’s hard to stand Or walfthe steady pace that I would like to do, (please take me carefully by my hand, findguide me now as I so often didfor you. NOTICE: Beginning January 6, 2004 GARBAGE PICK-UP will be TUESDAYS not MONDAYS Hours: Tuesday 8:30 - 11:30am 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 - 11:00 am Phones 599-3883 Fans 599-2291 Notice: The next Village Council Meeting will be on Monday, January 19. 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Mayor --- Ken Vooys Councillors --- Betty Lou Whaley --- Robert Phillips Municipal Administrator --- Dorothy Way Milo Village Office HAPPY NEW YEAR! from the Canopener volunteersFloral Emblem Wild Rose, Rosa acicularis (adopted 1930) The wild rose grows almost everywhere in the province, brightening the countryside with flashes of pink. Tree Lodgepole Pine, Pinus contorta variety latifolia (May 30, 1984, due to the efforts of the Junior Forest Warden Association of Alberta) In the early 1900s the lodgepole pine was primarily used to make railway ties. Today it plays a major role in Alberta's forest industry and is manufactured into poles, posts, pulp, plywood, mine timbers and other lumber products. Tartan The tartan was designed by the Edmonton Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped, and was recognized by an Act of Legislature in 1961. The colors represent: • Green - Alberta's forests • Gold - Alberta's wheat fields • Blue - Alberta's clear skies and sparkling lakes • Pink - Alberta's wild rose • Black - Alberta's coal and petroleum Bird Great Homed Owl, Bubo virginianus (May 3, 1977, by a province-wide children's vote) The bird is a year-round resident of the province, and represents the concern of Albertans for our wildlife. Fish Bull Trout, Salvelinus confluentus (May 2, 1995) The Bull Trout, one of eight species found in Alberta's glacial fed waters, is often confused with the brook trout, but lacks black markings on its dorsal fins. In order to ensure Alberta's population of bull trout never becomes endangered, there is a catch and release policy governing all bull trout fishing in the province. Grass Rough Fescue, Festuca scabrella (April 30, 2003) Alberta has the largest area of rough fescue grassland in the world and is the only place in North America that hosts the plains, foothills and northern kinds of rough fescue. Rough fescue provides excellent year-round forage for wildlife and livestock, and is a symbol of Alberta’s prairie heritage and the need for the conservation of our rich biodiversity of native grasslands.Interesting Facts About Alberta Armorial Bearings Shield of the Arms of Alberta Topped by a red St. George's Cross on a white background, the Armorial Ensigns feature azure (blue) in back of a range of snow-capped mountains with green hills, prairie and a wheat field in front. (May 30, 1907 by Royal Warrant) Coat of Arms A Crest, Supporters and Motto were added to the shield on July 30, 1980 by Royal Warrant. The Crest has a Royal Crown on top of a beaver sitting on a helmet with a silver and red wreath. The Supporters are a gold lion (symbol of power) and a pronghorn antelope (symbol of natural riches). The base of the Coat of Arms is a grassy mount with wild roses. The provincial Motto is Fortis Et Liber (strong and free) and is used together with the Coat of Arms on seals, shields, banners. Flag The flag shows the Shield of the Arms of Alberta on a blue background (June 1, 1968). The flag is proportioned twice as long as it is wide, with the shield positioned in the center. Provincial Colours The blue represents the sky and gold/deep yellow represents the prairies (1984). Stone Petrified Wood (due to the efforts of the Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs in 1977) Commonly found in gravel pits throughout Alberta, petrified wood is the result of the deposit of microcrystalline quartz in the pores and cells of the fallen trees of the Cretaceous and Paleocene times, some 60 to 90 million years ago. Mammal Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis (adopted August 18, 1989) The Bighorn is a majestic, native Alberta animal. Prehistoric remains have been found in most of the river valleys across Alberta, showing that at one time some of the largest herds of Bighorn Sheep roamed the province. Today the Bighorn is primarily found in the Rocky Mountain region.Snake Valley Drop-ln News Games Crib Monday, January 5 at 7:30 pm Monday, January 19 at 7:30 pm Health Nurse The public health nurse will be at the drop-in Wednesday, January 14th from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. General Meeting Don’t forget our meeting on Friday, February 6, 2004, at 1:00 pm. (floppy (ffew eat. The very best for the New Year to everyone from the Snake Valley Drop-In Centre. SHADES and STYLES by JanLaree Nelson Hairstyling for Men, Women and Children Call 599-2155 Open Mondays — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. & Wed.— lO a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursdays — 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Facial waxing also a vail able G. D's REPAIR FOR ALL YOUR MECHANICAL EDS & REPAIRS Call: Gerald Deitz 599-2354 or 599-2464The Ice Committee would like to thank the following for coming in and helping with clean up on December 2, 2003: Bill Watt Blair Nelson Keith Deitz Warren Heather Wendy Vannatta Cord, Kelly, Kurt & Morgan Nelson Brad & Jennifer Gore Goid & Twyla Thompson Dale & Colleen Deitz The arena looks great and hopefully we will have another successful year. Richard's Appliance Service Ltd Established 1985 [phone] [phone] NANTON To others we are not ourselves but performers in their lives, Part in roles we do not even know we are playing. A man walks into a lawyer’s office and asks how much the barrister’s rates are. The lawyer says fifty dollars for three questions. The man asks, “Isn’t that awfully expensive” “Yes,” the lawyer replies, “what’s your third question?” 'Organized for Savings Not for Profit' CO-OP ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O. BOX 120 ARROWWOOD, Alberta TOL 0B0 [phone] Store (403) 5j4-3804 Tire & Lube Center Fax [phone] Your Suppliers of: Petroleum Products — Fuel & Lubricants Tires — On and Off Road — New/Used/Repair Services Lube Center - Most vehicles - including 1 ton trucks Hardware / Lumber /Plumbing /Electrical Filters - Complete line of oil/ air/fuel Belts / Bearings / Hydraulic Hoses Paint - interior/exterior - mixed to your color specifications Batteries - automotive /flashlight / watch /etc. Automotive - lights /fuses /accessories Housewares /Sporting Goods Feed and Animal Health Supplies Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 12 noon 1pm -5:30pm Saturday 8am - 12 noonFROM THE EAST 40 Welcome to winter! One thing about it is we should appreciate spring when it comes. Be sure to keep you head covered when out in these frigid temperatures for any length of time. There is a lot of body heat lost from a bare head, and with all the attractive head-gear around, why not use it? That’s my “hot tip!”. Hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and will have a good year ahead. Just in case you would like a change from turkey, try the following: Whole-In One Casserole 2 large onions 1 can tomato soup 2 medium sized potatoes 1. can boiling water 1 lb. ground beef (or more) Paprika ‘/2 cup rice 1 tsp. salt 1 cup diced celery !4 tsp. pepper In bottom of 10 cup or 2 V2 quart casserole (buttered), slice the two onions. Over this, place thin slices of raw potato. Add ground beef in a thick layer. Add the !4 cup of uncooked rice and celery. Season each layer with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Top with tomato soup and water. Cover tightly and bake in moderate over (375°F) for two hours. Enjoy! Canadian Facts and American Opinion (As taken from “the Penguin Book of More Canadian Jokes”) Basic information FACT: 80 percent of Canada’s population is located near the border of the United States. OPINION: Canada may invade the United States at any given moment FACT: Some Canadians speak French. OPINION: Canadians speak French so that the Americans can’t understand them. FACT: Canada is the second largest country in the world (after Russia). OPINION: Canada feels the need to become the largest country in the world (and in fact was probably behind the recent split up of Russia). FACT: Canada has maritime boundary disputes with the U.S. OPINION: Canada will try anything to increase its size. FACT: Canada’s population growth rate is higher then that of the U.S. OPINION: Canadians are trying to overpopulate the world. FACT: Canadians have a longer life-expectancy than Americans. (Canadians have a public health care system). OPINION: Canadians may not be humans. FACT: In Ontario (the province that is home to the capital of Canada), it is now legal for women to go topless in public. OPINION: Canada is sliding down the slippery slope of immortality and plans to drag the U.S. along with it. FACT: Canada has 6,522,092 men fit for military service. OPINION: Canadian soldiers are all prepared to give their lives for the betterment of their country. FACT: Canada owns more of America than Americans do. OPINION: Canadians may be trying to buy our country out from under us, and they have the power to do so. FACT: The popular FOX-TV show “The X-Files" is filmed in Canada. OPINION: Canadians are actually alien invaders from another galaxy. CONCLUSION: Canadians hate Americans and have plans to overtake the U.S. and they have the power to do it.COMMUNITY HAY RIDE December 19, 2003 Our hay ride was a hit, but it would not have been if it was not for the following people. So, I would like to take this time and thank the following: Gord and Kelly Nelson for the use of their flat deck, Ken and Charlotte Nelson for their hay rack, Lyle Nelson for pulling the hay rack with his truck, Ross Nelson for the bales on the hay rack, Charlotte Bath and Tina Shier for making the hot chocolate, the Rural Initiatives committee for all their donations and all the people that attended. Last, but not least, the man in red, Santa, for dropping in at such a busy time of year. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2004!!! Merry Christmas all and Happy New Year!!! By G-Nel NelsonJAMIE’S FOODS To our customers receiving rural route mail. The Rural Route mail delivery operates under a separate contract from Jamie’s Foods, we are not very well informed about the changes to R.R. mail delivery. What we do know is that your mail will continue to be delivered on Monday and Thursday as always. We understand that for now, the R.R. mail will be sorted by Canada Post for direct delivery to the Route. It will not come through Milo and there will not be any sorting or pick up of mail on non delivery days (Tue., Wed., Fri.). Parcels and signature items will still be picked up in Milo. There are boxes available in Milo for those that would prefer to get mail more than twice per week. Thank you to Helen and Alvin for 33 years of excellent service to the Rural Route. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Sincerely; Carol & Jamie Robertson A Letter home: Dear Dad, School i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friendS and Studying very hard. With all my Stuff, I Simply can’t think of anything I need, So if you would like, you can ju$t Send me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you. Love, Your Son. Dear Son, I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep evn an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Dad A two and a half year old walked into the bathroom while her mother was putting on make-up. “I’m going to look just like you mommy!” she announced. “Maybe, when you grow up,” her mother told her. “No mommy, tomorrow. I just put on that ‘Oil of Old Lady’ you always use.” MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY, 2004 JANUARY 3 - Milo Lions Fun Casino JANUARY 7 - Milo Regular Supper-Meeting JANUARY 14 - Milo Executive Meeting JANUARY 21 - Milo Regular Supper Meeting JANUARY 24 - District Governor’s Social, Vulcan JANUARY 28 - Milo Executive Meeting Donations Operation Eyesight Universal - $250.00 STARS- $123 from Candy Floss Sales at Fall Fair Pancake Supper & Turkey Bingo - There was a good turnout for this event on December 6. Congratulations to the lucky winners. Thanks to all of the community for their support and to Nancy Bertschy for donating eggs. .* Christmas Party - 55 men attended our Christmas celebrations (supper and games) on December 17. FCSS - Milo Lions Club will now be making the Milo contribution to Family and Community Support Services, Vulcan. A farmer stood at the Pearly Gates His face all ruddy and old “What have you done,” St. Peter said “To gain admittance to the fold?” “I’ve been an Alberta farmer, sir; I’ve farmed for many a year.” He slowly raised his hand to his cheek And brushed away a tear. The Pearly Gates swung open wide; St. Peter rang the bell, “Come in, old man, you’re welcome here You’ve already been through hell.” Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from relatives, friends, acquaintances, or strangers.to learn rhymes, songs, and more join us Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the Milo School Art Room EVERYONE WELCOME Phone [phone] or 599-3771 for more info January 7 to March 10 ************************************************************************ Mondays, January 19th, February 16th and March 22nd from 7:00 - 8:30 pm An evening for your entire family to spend together bringing stories to life. Suggestions and activities to enhance your child’s interest in books in a relaxed social atmosphere. Please phone [phone] or 599-3771 to register.Milo Municipal Library NEWS a member of the Chinook Arch Regional Library System www.chinookarch-ab.ca We would like to extend Happy New Year greetings to everyone!! The Friends of the Library will be serving supper and drinks at the Milo Lions Club Fun Casino on Jan. 3rd. Hope to see you there ***************************************** Our next Library Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 14,h, 2004 ★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★★★★ * ★ ★ ★★ ★★ * We have received our new Book on Tape collection from Chinook Arch for 3 months. THANK YOU The Lilbrary accepts donations if they are useful to our collection. Thank you to Tara Cosgrave for her donation of several books; also to Ginger Deitz and Tina Shier. DECEMBER BESTSELLERS “Prey” by Michael Crichton” “Hornet Flight” by Ken Follett “From a Buick 8” by Stephen King “Sons of Fortune’ by Jeffery Archer “Key of Knowledge” by Nora Roberts “December 6” by Martin Cruz Smith “The Rana Look” by Sandra Brown “Crossroads of Twilight” by Robert Jordan “The Last Time They Met” by Anita Shreve “Mother Road” by Dorothy Garlock New CD’s “World Book Encyclopedia” “Drumheller Valley Historical Driving Tour” “Crowsnest Pass Historical Driving Tour” “Roller Coaster Tycoon” “Roller Coaster Tycoon Loopy Landscapes” “Super Scattergories” “Up Words” “Scrabble” “Ultimate Yahtzee” “Clue - Murder at Boddy Mansion” “Monopoly” “The Game of Life” New Books “The Prairie Winterscape Creative Gardening” by Barbara Kam “An Intimate Look at the Night Sky” byChet Raymo “Driftwood Furniture” by Derek Douglas “Ty’s Tricks” - Trading Spaces by Ty Pennington “Lawless” by Nora Roberts “Maybe This Christmas” by Janet Daily “The Wandering Hill” by Larry McMurtry “Portrait of a Killer” by Patricia Cornwell “Exile’s Honor” by Mercedes Lackey “Midnight Flight” by V C Andrews “When Dragons Rage” by Michael Stackpole “The Goal” by Andrew Podnieks “Walter Gretsky” “Takedown” by Rick Cowan and Douglas Century “Design Ideas For Decks” “Penguin Book of More Canadian Jokes” by John Robert Colombo “Natural Strategies For Cancer Patients” by Russell L. Blaylock, MD “50 Ultimate Hiking Adventures” “The Genealogist’s Internet” by Peter Christian “The Big Book of Halloween” Junior Books 25 “Scooby-Doo Mysteries” Books “Wild in the USA” by Jeff Corwin “Big Machines” by Melanie Davis Jones “Fun With Ponies and Horses” by Debby Sly “Show Off’ by Paul Kropp “Playing Chicken” by Paul Kropp “Body Check” by Matt Christopher “Parker’s Passion” by Joanna Campbell “Ghost House” by Paul Kropp “Extreme In-line Skating” by Bobbie Kalman New Videos “Sands of Iwo Jima” “General Douglas MacArthur” “The Great Pyramids” AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LIBRARY HOURS Tuesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm .1:30 pm -5:00 pm Thursdays.9:30 am -12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Phone and Fax: [phone] email messages to [e-mail] CREDIT UNION LTD. R.R.S.P, SEASON IS HERE! Beat the rush - Come in and ask about our 2004 R.R.S.P. Line Up. New for this year are the Chinook Riser and the Select QIC; plus we still offer the popular MIC and 1 - 5 year terms. For those who are not sure how to pick the perfect R.R.S.P. for their needs, Chinook Credit Union is hosting 3 educational seminars with Dr. Michael Graham as a guest speacker at the following locations: Strathmore: February 10 at 7:30 p.m. Travel Lodge on Highway #1 Drumhelier: February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Senior High/Consortium Brooks: February 12 at 7:30 p.m. Heritage inn These educational evenings are being provided as a service to our members at no cost. A Common Share Dividend of 4.5% was paid to current members in addition to a Patronage payment of 1%. The amounts were paid in November to members existing Common Share accounts.Condolences Our deepest sympathy goes out to Ken Weich on the recent passing of his mother. ########### Thank You's The Milo Parent/Teacher Group wishes to thank Mitchell Aggregate for their most generous donation of sand bags as one of our fundraises. We really appreciate the support and services that we receive from our local businesses in supporting our school. Thank You I would like to thank Jo Anne, Ken, Jean & Ethel for helping me with my car. Thank You Ellen •k’k'k'k'k'k-k'k'k-k'k Notices Leo and Zelma Smith request the honor of your presence at a dance in the Rainer Hall on Saturday, January 10th at 8:00 p.m. on the occasion of their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Everyone welcome. Definitely no gifts please. Friends of Dave and Fergy Simmill will be interested to hear that they are moving to the Manor in High River. Thank you all so very much for the get well wishes. The phone calls, cards, food and help. Thanks for all the rides to Calgary for hospital and doctors appointments. Such a help. It’s great to live in this helpful and caring community. The foot is healing, and I hope to be back on both feet before long. I wish you all a very good New Year. Sincerely, Nancy Bertschy Congratulations Congratulations to Shane, Teri-Lynn and Josh Cranston on the birth of Matthew Jonathon on Christmas Day. Congratulations go out to David Armstrong who won the Canadian Shoot Out Golf Tournament in Laughlin, Nevada. Get Well Wishes Get Well Wishes go out to Tom Beckner who had hip surgery and is in the Vulcan Hospital. Get Well Wishes to Janetta Northcott. xxxxxxxxx To the Residents of Milo and District: True to form - as you can see- Time refused to wait for me; And I was caught, in my delay, With no greetings sent for Christmas Day! But it's not too late to wish for you Excellent health, and love that's true: Happiness, and much, much more In a truly blessed 2004! Sincere best wishes! Ben and Betty Wiebe Regina A Special Thank You The Milo Hall Committee would like to thank the family and friends of the late Norm Reynolds for their generous donations to Norm's memorial fund. The money donated was used to go towards the purchase of the Hall's new tables and chairs. Such gifts arc so very much appreciated.JANUARY sfc 2004 W% SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 NEW YEARS DAY 2 3 MILO LIONS FUN CASINO At Hall 8:00pm 4 United Church - Communion 11:30 am 5 School starts Crib - Drop-In Centre 7:30 pm 6 7 Lions Reg. Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 8 T.O.P.S. 8:30am 9 JUNIOR BONSPIEL 10 JUNIOR BONSPIEL Lutheran Church 11 am Rhyme Time School 10:30 am 11 Lutheran Church 11 am JUNIOR BONSPIEL 12 13 Church School Hope Lutheran 4pm Fire Practice 7:00 pm 14 Rhyme Time School 10:30 am Health Nurse at Drop In - 1 pm E.L.W. 2 pm Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm 15 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 16 17 18 Lutheran Church 11 am 19 VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:00 pm HOMEGROWN STORIES 7-8:30pm Milo School 20 Church School Hope Lutheran 4pm_________ School Council Advisory Mtg. 5pm 21 Lions Reg. Supper Meeting 7:00 pm Rhyme Time School 10:30 am 22 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 23 24 Crib - Drop-In Centre 7:30 pm PTG Mtg. 7 pm 25 Lutheran Church 11 am 26 DEADLINE CANOPENER Articles & News 27 Church School Hope Lutheran 4pm 28 Rhyme Time School 10:30 am Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm 29 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 30 CANOPENER Issued 31