| Summary: | 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 MILO CANOPENER April 2010 Edition no. 239 Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, AB TOL 1L0 MILO LIBRARY N/C L._ , , ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT RHYME TIMES St Patrick’s Day @ Rhyme Times found everyone celebrating by wearing green and dancing Irish jigs while singing. Pictured above from left to right are: Roxanne Walker, Leah and Brody Lamotte, Katie Walker and Camryn Bertschy, Deanna and Corina Edwards, Mealane Deitz and Cody Walker, Leanne and Dallin Bertschy, Joanne Monner and Ty Bertschy, Chase Edwards, Grace Dixon and Ava Deitz. Missing are: Jana and Allyson Bartsch and Donna and Quinn Bertschy.♦ Milo Canopener A Community Newspaper Published by Volunteer Staff Layout Editors: Barb Godkin 485-8389,599-2213 Colleen Bartsch 599-2204 Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Courtney Zary 485-5857 Production: Betty Armstrong Subscriptions: Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Cartoons / “Kids Say” Marina Vannatta 381-6389 Notices Any Canopener volunteer » .- ♦ ♦ Advertising: [Single Insertion] Business Directory $ 5.00 Quarter Page $ 6.00 Half Page $ 8.00 Full Page $15.00 Classified Ads $ 2.00 Free Items: Notices for non-commercial events [with no admission charged or funds being raised] Announcements: Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc. Cards of Thanks News Items Articles of Interest Editorial Content: Letters to the Editor are welcome. All submissions must be signed. Letters will not be printed unless signed, and requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. 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At the Milo Library during Library hours In the Library Book Drop after Library hours —♦GOODS 8c SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE &. WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Sunday 8:30 am - 8.-00 pm /A -utt r/.H 'ujs ^Perfection 'T®' CATERING/ SERVICE Allan and Colleen Bartsch MILO. Alta, phone. (4031 S99-2204 m a Ry i scotiabank.coin J| Scotiabank PO Box 150 Milo, AB TOL 1L0 Call Redirect: (403) 599-3792 Fax:(403)599-2409 1-800-582-7054 “Make Your Winning Move With Us” MLS j, Magnuson Realty | LYLE MAGNUSON LARRY DIETRICH Website: www.magnusonrealtv.comWe would like to thank our advertisers for their continued support. Without them, we would not be able to print this newsletter for the enjoyment of the readers. TOWING J3 Services VACUUM * 4 X 4 Service * Septic Tanks * Wheel-Lift Bus: 485-2667 * Portables * Boosting Mobile: 485-0500 * Mud Pits * Winching * Sumps * Fuel, Flats " 24 Hour Emergency Service “ * Holding Tanks * Lock-outs Ready & Reliable * Cisterns * Recoveries * Basement * R.V. Towing 1 --- 1 Floods * Small Repairs 1 PHONE JOE 1 immm Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0 * ! MILO SEED CLEANING- ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown, Cleaner Crops are Grown, Septic Solutions Inc. Septic System Design and Installation Soil Testing DAN KING 403-599-3909 T/rt Malmsmml PROJECTS ® Small Engine service & repair 0 Yard & Garden tool service & repair 9 Yard Construction Projects - decks, 9 storage sheds, fencing etc. 9 Shadow Figures Ward Kn ght Home: 403-485-2886 Cell: 403-485-0498 Sheldon Walker Manager @) VULCAN VILLAGE GAS BAR P.O. BOX 425 VULCAN. AtTA. TOL 2BO PHONE: 485-6000 FOOD TO CO Garry & Bernardine Ne1 son 485-2519 GRANT, KRYSTALOW1CH & BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Ptione: 485-2996 485-2681 ALBERTA PORTA-PODI JERRY GAUTREAU General Manager 233220 Range Road 282 Rockyview, Alberta T1X 0H2 Tel: (403) 273-6521 Fax: (403) 236-0051 Toll Free Tel: 1-877-763-4246 ZODIAC Bus; (403) 485-8045 Cel. (403) 485-0625 Fax. (403) 599-2356 Res. (403) 599-2169 R.R. #1 Milo, AB T0L1L0 TRUCKING LTD. Rod LahtiFrank Mclnenly Auctions Ltd Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Since (403) 485”2440 Frank Mclnenly Stacey SchootenVILLAGE OF MILO Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Mail slot located in office door for after hour drop offs) Council Meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. ^Deadline to book a time on the Agenda is April 13th, 2010) Contact the Village at PHONE: 599-3883 FAX: 599-2201 vilmilo@wildroseinternet.ca MAYOR --- ROBERT PHILLIPS COUNCILLORS --- STEVE EDWARDS --- WENDY HINGLEY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR --- JAN LOREE HURL HIGHLIGHTS OF VILLAGE OF PUBLIC HEARING & MILO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 15th, 2010 Land Use Bylaw #360 A Public Hearing for amendment to Land Use Bylaw #322 was held on same date, with 3 residents present. Discussion opened for the floor. Purpose of amendment is to rezone lands, for purposes of facilitating annexation of said lands and to allow for a variety of land uses to occur in the municipality. A contract between current landowners and the Village of Milo has been drafted - A Letter of Intent for Transfer/Sale of Land current owners to Village of Milo was signed by all parties and presented at tonight’s meeting. Highlights Review of outstanding customer accounts/arrears Grant funding discussed Animal Bylaw to be re-developed Developing plan for Village of Milo’s 80th anniversary next year Village of Milo Insurance Review Training planned (Admin) Water Treatment Plant Upgrades in progress April 19th Meeting The regular Council Meeting for April 2010 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 in the Village Office. The draft minutes for the March 15th, 2010 meeting can be viewed in their entirety at the Village Office during regular office hours. These minutes will be approved at the April 19th, 2010 Regular Council meeting.Letter to the Editor I am pleased and I’m sure, as are many others, to see the Milo meeting minutes published in the Canopener. It is better to see it in print than hearsay, which is either a negative point of view or exaggerated out of proportion. The 1st Street North subdivision has been of concern to many, the Proposed Bylaw No. 360 illustration clearly indicates and shows what’s taking place and the layout of its lots. I attended the first part of the March 15 meeting and heard firsthand where the town, or us as residents, stand in respect to concerned questions regarding this. 10 Games for old people: 1. ) Sag, You’re it 2. ) Pin the Toupee on the bald guy j 3.) 20 questions shouted into your good ear ! 4.) Kick the bucket 5.) Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over I 6.) Doc Goose 7. ) Simon says something incoherent 8. ) Hide and go pee 9. ) Spin the Bottle of Mylanta ‘ - --- - --- i—i The animal bylaw has been another concern, even though nothing has been settled as of this time, the February 15th meeting with an open discussion of 6 residents expressed their opinions. It’s plain to see from the write up that council is doing their best to settle this problems to please us residents, unfortunately it is a no win situation. I say this because pet owners and non-pet owners have different views. Burt Campbell. If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything. Every dog has his day, unless he loses his tail. .then he has a weakend. The shortest distance between two points is \ under construction. .M. TRAILER WORLD Dealers For Norbert, Rainbow, Dex & Duralite Aluminum Stock, Horse & Flatdeck Trailers Selling Fence Posts & Corral Panels - Truckload Discounts Available Check Our Website For New & Used www.fmtrailerworld.com Vulcan (403) 485-8154 Strathmore (403) 934-6833 Stavely 1-877-205-1999Canadians We never claimed to be perfect That means we’ve learned to be humble We say excuse me and I'm sorry.as well as please and thanks Even when it’s not our fault we apologize Sure one arm of the torch didn't rise, But when the earthquake struck Haiti, Canadians raised their hands to say. .’’we’ll help” And yah, there is a fence around the torch But you can walk right up and shake hands with our prime minister and most famous Canadians We put Gretzky in the back of a pick up, in the rain, not surrounded by police.and he was okay And by the way. the great one is Canadian.and HE wasn’t complaining! We do have security at the games, of course, but most people don't even have a gun they have to leave at home The medals ARE under lock and key but our doors and our hearts are open to the world It has been pointed out that some buses broke down last week.but let’s not overlook the fact that our banking system didn't We didn't get the "green ice maker" right this time.but we will, eventually Just like we did when we invented the zamboni Citius altiusfortius If you don't reach higher how do you get faster and stronger? Was the first quad jump perfect? Should we not have given snowboarding to the world "in case" it didn’t take off? So big deal.one out of four torch arms didn’t rise. Good thing we had 3 more! It’s called contingency planning! But remember.the Canada arm works every time. in outer space. .and insulin turned out to be okay We couldn't change the weather but maybe we can help stop the global warming We don't have the tax base of the US or the power of the Chinese but, per capita, we ponied up for some pretty kick-ass venues in the worst global recession ever Sure, some folks couldn't afford tickets but our health care is universal We have shown the world that we can raise our voices in celebration and song but moments later stand in silence to respect a tragic event together Spontaneously and unrehearsed. What's more, we don't need permission from anyone to have a slam poet, fiddlers w piercings and a lesbian singer tell our story to the world while our multilingual female Haitian- bom, black head of state shares a box with her first nations equals We’ve shown the world that it doesn’t always rain in Vancouver, that you can strive for excellence but not get hung up on perfection And we’ve learned what it feels like to be picked on by some no name newspaper guy and we don’t have to take it lying down! So the point is not the snow, or the hydraulics or a couple guys being 5 minutes late to a ceremony We know we’re lucky that these are the biggest problems we had to deal with in the last couple weeks. So take your cheap shots.Guardian newspaper and cynics of the world We're bigger and better than that.Universal Laws of Snake Valley Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time). Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings. Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big tits, and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.Meadowlark Senior Care Homes - a private government licensed residential care home located in the Town of Strathmore. We provide 24-hour supervision, meals and customized personal care and assistance with actives of daily living. If you are in the position of requiring a safe, healthy and happy environment for a loved one, or know of someone that would benefit from such a service call: 403-934-5294 Space is limited Familiar Troubles . Which do you want to overcome? Z Cooking meals for one person z Living alone and not safe z Needing help with personal care Z Forgetting to take medications z Lonely and unhappy Meadowlark Care Home provides a healthy, safe & caring home-like environment. We are hereto help! Community & Business Comments “Deb’s home & clients have always been a wonderful addition to our community” Dr. S. Burke “! have lived in this town for more than thirty years and I have always considered this business to be a valuable addition to our community" M. Flebotte -Business Owner “I would like to comment that I have received no calls or complaints about this business in my 4 V* years as Councilor for Division 2 Wheatland County” K. Sauve Meadowlark, is Trusted. ."We would never consider a Long-term facility for our mother, she would have hated it. A smaller residential care home like Meadowlark is iust right for ALL her needs.” Cameron Family “A very special thank you to Debbie Wakelam for her kindheartedness, her compassion and the excellent care she gave Mom during the time she resided at the Care Home.” Snudmiller Familu members OUR REPUTATION is what clearly sets us apart from the others. It has been won amongst families and medical professionalsTiv conceiitratrn on little details that can make a senior's day a good one. What Residents Have to Say “Thank you so much for taking such good care of me. “ M.Gregory “1 like it here and not much more to say than that.” G. Vooys “Oh, a cup of hot tea, nothing I like better and Debbie always gets it for me” E. McGillis “I like the people and the good food. Being here is just fine and dandy” I. Bishop “I like helping set the table, fold clothes and watering the flowers. I like watching the birds” B. Hare “It can’t be any better” M. Zachery Housing and Care Services Level 1 When living in your own home is no longer the safe or right option we provide meals, laundry, housekeeping & 24 hr support. Level 2 Is geared for residents who require assistance with grooming, dressing, toileting, and medication supervision in addition to all of the above services. Level 3 Care needs require a higher level of support. As well as assistance with eating, special diets, and bowel & bladder care in addition to all of the above services. Level 4 Total Assistance includes all of the above services. Grandmother Wanted For living the best years of her life at Meadowlark Senior Care Home You can be reassured knowing: • Not living alone but safe with 24 hour trained support staff • Eating healthy home-cooked meals & snacks • Receiving customized assistance with personal care & daily activities • Taking medications Your Reward Priceless!!! Call: 403-934-5294 Govt. Licensed & ASCHA member You Do Not Need to Make the same Mistake That Many Make Are you struggling with aging parents and illness? What happens when your aging parents need to move and won’t? How do you balance your parent’s independence with their safety? 1. Educate yourself about the services and choices available 2. Talk to people and ask questions. 3. Become more specific in your requirements 4. Visit several options - slow down, take a look around and ask yourself: Z Do I like this place? Z Would I want to live here? Z Would Mom think it is clean enough? Z Does it feel like HOME? 5. DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG - you will never be guaranteed a happy ending. Much better to be ahead of the game then behind the eight ball! Over the years, family members, residents, neighbors and business associates alike have praised Meadowlark Senior Care Homes for the exceptional care shown to all residents. IVe know how to deliver care in a way that promotes independence & keeps the dignity of our residents. CALL NOW 403-934-5294It’s that time of year again to put a MILO team in the Vulcan Slowpitch League. This is a fun recreational non-competitive slowpitch league with about 5-8 teams. We usually play teams from Vulcan and Lomond. Dates: 1st week in May to the long weekend in August (Wind-up tourney) Looking for: People who can commit to 1 night a week (usually Thursdays) Ail skill levels invited: Should be 18 please (there is usually “beverages”) Calls are being made but if you have been missed, please contact me directly. Thank-you. For More Info please call: Katie Walker 599-3763 Watch for more information regarding a team meeting. Thank-you!April 2010 Milo Library APRIL NEWS NASA Be a Martian (http: // beamartian. jpl.nasa.gov/) NASA and Microsoft have put together a site that lets the everyday person visit Mars and even contribute to NASA’s Mars exploration. Drawing on observations from NASA Mars missions, this site is designed to help the public to participate as citizen scientists to improve Martian maps, take part in research tasks, and assist Mars science teams studying data about the Red Planet. Milo Library DOWNLOADA CELEBRATES BLE BOOKS Now Available! Download e-books and audiobooks from your library website! • Carry books with you wherever you go! • Listen on your iPod, MP3 Player, on your computer - almost anywhere! • Download e-books to your e-reader! Huge range of titles: bestsellers, romance, mystery.even clas- N E ULS Best Sellers Roadside Crosses by Jeffrey Deaver; Still Life by Joy Fielding; Night and Day by Robert B Parker, The Renegades by T Jefferson Parker; Long Lost by Harlen Coben; Crossroads by Belva Plain; Blind Fall by Christopher Rice; Sea of Terror by Stephen Coonts; Breakneck by Erica Spindler; Cold Choices by Larry Bond ADULT FICTION While my sister sleeps by Barbara Delinsky; Dead and Alive by Dean Koontz; Red River by PG Nagle, The Betrayal—the lost life of Jesus by Kathleen O’neal Gear; The Darkening Glass by Paul Doherty, Bone by Bone by Carol O’Connell; Deeper than the Dead by Tami Hoag; The Treasure by Iris Johansen; The Sisterhood by E S W PURCHAS Emily Barr; Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel; The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields; House Rules by Jodi Picoult; Windy City by Hugh Holton ADULT NON-FICTION Alberta book of musts; 101 places every Albertan must see; Never trust a cowboy with one spur by Shelley Repka (High River author); Home Maintenance for Dummies by James Carey, Didn ’t my skin used to fit? By Martha Bolton; Finishing Basements; A Traveler's Atlas: Europe by Mike Ger- rard; Drybelt Pioneers history of Enchant and area; Kate Moss by Laura Collins, High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips SCIENCE FICTION Paradox by Alex Archer; The Rainbow Abyss by Barbara Hambly ADULT WESTERN Bounty Hunter by Ralph Compton; Texas Blood Feud by Dusty Richards; A Bullet for Bill by Will Henry; PICTURE BOOKS The Pied Piper’s Magic by Steven Kellogg, First day of school by Mercer Mayer; BOARD BOOKS Clean-up time; Mickey Mouse; Outside; Get Dressed, I can eat a rainbow JUNIOR FICTION Bug Buddies series; Graphic novel Finding Nemo: reef rescue; Night horse by Sharon Simon; Mascot Madness by Andy GriffithsHOURS FOR FALL 09 DONATIONS \ Tuesday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday evening: 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Phone or Fax 599-3850 Email messages to libmil@milolibrarv.ca or check out our website @ www.milolibrarv.ca Joanne Monner, librarian Barb Godkin assistant librarian We want to thank the following people for their donations to our library this month: Cam and Jo-Ann Klem, Betty Armstrong, Jim Heather, Robbie and Sharon Thomson, Twyla Thompson, Carmel Lewis, Amy Atkinson, Linda Booth, Marion Booth, Brenda McMorris, Courtney zary, Burt Campbell, lan Cod- kin. we apologize to anyone who we may have missed, we appreciate each one. Jr Continued from page 1 JUNIOR NON-FICTION Usbome first activities: Summer fun and Easter Fun, The fantastic flight of the Silver Dart (elementary level); A Smart Kid’s Guide to Avoiding on-line Predators by David Jakubiak, Cool careers for girls; with animals, Explore the solar system 25 activities, Canadian Sports by Susan Hughes; Avatar by Nicole Pitesa YOUNG ADULT FICTION and NON FICTION Graphic novel Tyranny by Lesley Fairfield; Love the one you ’re with by Cecily von Ziegesar, Dark Secrets by Elizabeth Chandler Nonfiction Secrets girls keep: what girls hide (and why). Change of Heart by Norah McClintock; The princess present by Meg Cabot; The immortals series: books 1, 2 & 3 by Ta- mora Pierce; School's out—forever by James Patterson; Spells and Sleeping bags by Sarah Mlynowski; Running the basics by Paul Kropp; 2 vampire beach series by Alex Duval; Angels in pink by Lurlene McDaniel; Parties and Potions by Sarah Mlynowski; Princess Forever by Meg Cabot; Boys R Us by Lisi Harrison; Adored by Cecily von Ziegsar; One Lonely Degree by C K Kelly Martin VIDEOS The true story of Private Ryan; Yellowstone; Grand Canyon; Yosemite DVD’s Public Enemies, The Hangover, Inglorious Basterds, My Sister's Keeper, Funny People, Julie & Julia, Night at the Museum, Casino Royale 7, The Ugly Truth, Disney nature Earth, Space Buddies, Coraline, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, UP, G-Force, Planet 51, The Hurt Locker, Precious, Recycling Milk Containers On June 1/09 Alberta became the first province to include milk containers in the deposit-refund system. This means that along with your pop cans and beer bottles, milk and liquid cream containers can now be returned to a bottle depot for a refund. Ready- to-serve beverage containers in excess of 30 ml containing fluid milk, cream, whipping creams, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt, and meal replacement drinks are included in the deposit for milk. Currently, only about 60 per cent of plastic milk jugs and 22.5 per cent of milk cartons are recycled. By including milk containers in the deposit-refund system, the government of Alberta is aiming to increase beverage container return rates to 85 % For more information on Alberta’s Beverage Container Recycling Program, please visit: www.bcmb.ab.ca.TEEN READING CLUB 2010 This year’s Teen Reading Club theme is Get into Character and it’s shaping up to be a really creative and imaginative theme! Here’s just one example of the creativity in store for teens this year. Get Into Character with Mystery Chats How well do you really know Harry? Bella? Think you could impersonate Alice in Wonderland? Anne of Green Gables? Wolverine? This summer. TeenRC invites you (and your teens) to “get into character.” If you know a book character inside out, you could be a mystery guest on one of TeenRC’s mystery character chats. Here’s how it works: you host an online chat in character without telling who you are. Everyone gets to pose questions to you in the chat to try to guess your identity. If you suddenly said “Bella, don’t do anything reckless” or “Locomotor Mortis!” those would be pretty good clues. Once everyone has guessed who you are, you get to keep chatting in character. If you would like to be a mystery character chat guest this summer, please contact info@teenrc.ca by May l, with the following information: 1. Your real name 2. The character you’d like to play 3. How well you know that character and why Canada's online awMiwii.- m. m Heading Club iq | Writing | PrisesAcross: I Paper covered weekly or monthly publication 5 Lend help or supply things 7 One who produces printed things 9 Prime reading item found on shelves 10 Account of incidents, true or invented II Pantry items 15 Group of people living in an area 18 Units of food's energy producing value 20 Preserved in metal cylinder 21 Constituent of lumber 22 Keeps the rain out 24 Opposite of dirty 25 Cozy Milo library accessory 27 Technical term for 1 across 29 Easy to use or access 30 Shop up and down it in store 32 Traditional snack item at checkout (2 words) 34 Book lending station 37 Opposite of hard 38 Vitamins do this to diet 39 People who work there 40 New York Times hot book 43 Reduction in selling price 44 Not frozen or aged 46 Act of consuming literature 47 Milo’s wonderful grocery (2 words) 52 Not hard bound 53 Available Wi-Fi at Library 54 Purpose of 55 across 55 Made up, not factual Down: 1 Beef, chicken or pork 2 Goes into the car tank 3 Opposite of ignorant 4 Purpose of consumi ng food 6 Group name for 26 down 8 Adam's life partner 12 Refines author's text 13 Items that are contributed 14 We seek it to understand better 16 Inserted when you stop reading 17 To lend 19 They hold items in 30 across 23 Not stand-offish 26 Things grown in the ground to be consumed 28 Prime item in bakery section 31 Wire basket on wheels (2 words) 33 Consumed by mouth 35 Attack with teeth 36 Take back after having 41 The sequence of letters that form a word 42 Top of a container 45 Event at which goods are sold 48 Use it to consume audio book 49 Acorn tree's wood 50 Regimen of eating 51 Bovine consumable Milo Insider Crossword #6 “Feeding Mind & BodyLove is Blind (or at least Short-Sighted.) I thought that I could love no other. Until, that is, I met your brother. Roses are red, violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, and so are You. But the roses are wilting, The violets are dead. The sugar bowl’s empty, And so is your head. Oh, loving beauty, you float with grace. If only you could hide your face. Kind, intelligent, laving and hot. This describes everything you are not. I love your smile, your face, your eyes. Damn, I’m good at telling lies! My darling, my lover, my beautiful wife: Marrying you really screwed up my life. I see your face when I am dreaming. That’s why I always wake up screaming. My love you take my breath away. What have you stepped in, to smell this way? What inspired this amorous rhyme? Two parts vodka, one part lime. A US first grade teacher explained to her class that she was an American. She then asked her students to raise their hands if they were Americans too. Not really knowing why, but wanting to be like their teacher, the students’ hands went up - with one exception. A girl named Kristen had not gone along with her class. The teacher asked her why she had decided to be different. “Because I’m notan American" replied the girl. The teacher asked “Then what are you?” “I’m a proud Canadian” little Kristen replied. The very patriotic teacher asked Kristen to state why she was a Canadian. Kristen replied “My Mom and Dad are Canadians, so that means I am a Canadian too!” The teacher loudly said “Well, you could have been born in America”. Then in a burst of flawed logic she asked “What if your Mom was a bad hockey player, and your Dad was a bad hockey player? Would that mean that you are a bad hockey player too?” Kristen paused and smiled, then said “Nope! That would mean I’m an American!”MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR April 2010 April 1 - Vulcan Interclub April 7 - Supper meeting 7 p.m. April 9 - Nanton Interclub April 10 - Mossleigh Fun Casino April 14' Executive meeting 8 p.m. April 21 " Supper meeting 7 p.m. April 28 ‘ Executive meeting 8 p.m. Activities: • 4 members attended Arrowwood Interclub March 4. Donations: • $250 to Lions Foundation Guide Dog Program • Profits from sale of community calendars to Milo Hall. New Executive Officers: The members listed at right are our 2010-2011 officers effective July 1st. Officers are sworn in at our mid-June meeting. President: Allan Bartsch 1st Vice-President: Gary Middlestead 2nd Vice-President David Deitz 3rd Vice-President Lloyd Deitz Secretary: Alvin Winch Treasurer: Christopher Northcott 2nd Year Directors: Gordon Gore and Ian Godkin 1st Year Directors: Burt Campbell and Rafael Zea Tail Twister: Pete Silbemagel Lion Tamer: Bill Deitz Membership: Ian Thomson - ‘ » **>' A THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With A Taste of Rural Alberta Monday to Friday -11:00 am to 3:00pm Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday Note that our we are not open Saturdays this month Reservations for evening meals are welcome! Book for parties, anniversaries or special events. Box 10 from Cluny Hilltop Dianne Brown Cluny, AB 3 miles west Ph.403-734-2593 T0J 0S0 1Z mile north Fax 403-734-2882 Happy Easter to everyone! We will be closed Good Friday to Easter Monday. Visit our website www.countryfarmhouse.ca look for weekly specials & coming events ___________________________________________________________ Solution to Crossword #5Household Hints Bananas Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. Keep that cheese Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold! Peppers Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking. Fry it better Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking. Reheat Pizza Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works. Easy Deviled Eggs Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up. No More Mosquitoes Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away. Squirrel Away! To keep squirrels from eating your plants, sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it. Flexible vacuum To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings. Reducing Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and . ta da!. static is gone. Egg Improver To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream in and then beat them up. Mint frosting For a cool brownie treat, make brownies as directed. Melt Andes mints in double broiler and pour over warm brownies. Let set for a wonderful minty frosting. Garlic level Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic. Snickers Apples Leftover Snickers bars from Halloween make a delicious dessert. Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!! Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream. Yummm! Expanding Frosting When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving. Reheating refrigerated bread To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster. Newspaper weeds away Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers. Broken Glass Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. Foggy Windshield? Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth! Re opening envelopes If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily.Household Hints Conditioner Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair. Goodbye Fruit Flies To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 1/2' with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever! Get Rid of Ants Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works and you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! Info about clothes dryers The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He told us that he wanted to show us something; he took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material. I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. Well. the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit. You can’t SEE the film, but it's there. It's what is in the drye r sheets to make your clothes soft and static free . that nice fragrance too. You know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box . well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very longtime (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months. He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that!?! Learn something new everyday! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I'd share! Note: I went to my dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water and a nylon brush and I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it. the water ran right thru the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about! Local Business? Then you need a local newspaper! Canopener ads are affordable and reach your potential clients! Kids are Quick! Teacher: Maria, please go to the map and find North America. Maria: Here it is. Teacher: Correct. Now class, who discovered America? Class: Maria. Teacher: Susu, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? Susu: Because you told me to do it without using the tables. Teacher: Glen, how do you spell crocodile? Glen: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-L-E. Teacher: No Glen, thafs wrong. Glen: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it. Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water? Donald: HI.JKLM NO Teacher: Donald, what are you talking about? Donald: Yesterday you said the formula is H to O. Teacher: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have ten years ago. Winnie: Me! Teacher: Glen, why do you always get so dirty? Glen: Well, I’m a lot closer to the ground than you are. Teacher: Millie, give me a sentence starting with Millie: I is. Teacher: No Millie, always say “I am.” Millie: All right. I am the ninth letter of the alphabet. Teacher: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now Louie, do you know why his father didn’t punish him? Louie: Because George still had the axe in his hand. Teacher: Now Simon, tell me frankly, do you say your prayers before eating? Simon: No Sir, my Mom is a good cook. Teacher: Clyde, your composition on “My Dog” is exactly the same as your brother’s. Did you copy his? Clyde: No Sir. It’s the same dog. Teacher: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested? Harold: A teacher.If you would like to use the video conference equipment, or have a program idea, please speak to local library staff. MARCH & APRIL 2010 There’s More to Farming Than the Weather Speaker Series Running in conjunction with the UFA Centennial Exhibit at Lethbridge Public Library. Progressive Family Learning Series Part II Presented by the Alzheimer Society and Lethbridge Public Library Improving Communications & Responding to Altered Behaviours Presented by Michelle Farrauto April 12, 20.10 6:00 PM—8:00 PM New Crops for Southern Alberta Presented by Glen Metzler April 20,2010 7:00 PM—8:00 PM March is Fraud Prevention Month University of Lethbridge Scholar Series Performing Negotiations: Black foot Dance/Spectacle, the Colony, and Multicultural Canada 1870—2010 Presented by Lisa Doolittle March 23 2010 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM Being an Executor: Legal Rights and Responsibilities March 24. 2010 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Data Back-up (Why, When and How?) Presented by Donovan Hoggan April 15,2010 12:00 PM— 12:20 PM Chinook Arch llkmry n.JL-C r RTfH: NETWORK Milk River Canal Presented by John Dormaar March 23, 2010 7:00 PM—8:0 PM Care and Support while Maintaining Independence for those with Dementia Presented by Kathryn Brandt April 19. 2010 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Law Lunch Computer Questions Answered Translating from Tech into English Presented by Donovan Hoggan April 1,2010 12:00 PM—12:20 PM Industrial Cereal Crop Development Presented by Francois Eudes March 30, 2010 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Investment Fraud: How to Protect Your Retirement Presented by Lorinda Brintnu March 25, 2010 12:00 PM—12:50 PMMORE VIDEO CONFERENCE @ Milo Library Please phone the library beforehand to register. Thursday, April 15th, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Xeriscape with Kristen Hironaka Don't want to garden? Want to conserve water? Come and learn how to "bomb proof' your planting. Kristen will describe what plants will thrive in this zone. This will be an interactive session. Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - All Eves on the Iris - Western Blue Flag Iris. The only native Iris to Alberta! A rare plant population found in Police Outpost Provincial Park, one of the most threatened grassland/parkland ecosystems on the Canadian Plains. Learn more about the ecological requirements, conservation activities and monitoring that is helping to preserve this rare species. This session is presented by Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation. MSS ■ MS, MM; ls»i MMMbMSM':. MS MW ■ s: Si;. Congratulations to Steve Ward, son of Val and Doug Umscheid, on his Best Chef nomination! Steven P. Ward Head Chef of G. Caboto Club Congratulations Steven for the nomination of Best Chef of Windsor & Essex County for the year 2009. Steven graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1989. He has been Caboto's Head Chef for the past 14 years.G.D.’s REPAIR -4 Licensed Automotive Technician -> Friendly Reliable Service *4 Maintenance & Repairs 4 ALL your Mechanical needs Call Gerald Deitz: 599-2354 599-2464 s ■ — ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O, BOX 120, # 17 - Center Street, ARROWWOOD, Alberta T0L0B0 Main Store Phone (403) 534- 3803 Fax (403) 534-3330 Toll Free 1-888-534-3803 Tire Shop Phone (403) 534-3804 (WOPJ "Organized for Savings . Not for Profit" BULK FUEL & CARDLOCKS at Arrowwood & Milo sites Petroleum Products: Fuel / Lubricants HARDWARE STORE Hardware / Lumber Plumbing / Electrical Hydraulic Hoses / Belts / Bearings Feed and Animal Health Supplies Paint: Interior / Exterior / Stain Housewares / Sporting Goods TIRE SHOP We sell and service ALL tires Calcium filling Custom Exhaust & Muffler Service Shocks Oil Change HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:a.m. to 12:noon & i:p,m. to 5:p.m. — Sat 8:a.m. to 12:noon'MARIJUANA FILLED FIREWOOD IN NEWFOUNDLAND' 'Hello, is this the Police Office?' 'Yes. What can I do for you?' 'I'm calling to report 'bout my neighbor Jack Murphy.He's hidin' marijuana inside his firewood! Don't quite know how he gets it inside Them logs, but he's hidin' it there.' 'Thank you very much for the call, sir.' The next day, twelve St John's Police Officers descend on Jack's house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, But find no marijuana. They sneer at Jack and leave. Shortly after, the phone rings at Jack's house. 'Hey, Jack! This here's Floyd.Did the Police come?' 'Yeah!' 'Did they chop your firewood?' 'Yep!' 'Happy Birthday, buddy!' (Newfies know how to get'er done) Norm Stokes Welding s General & Oilfield Repair s New & Used Steel Sales s Custom Built Trailers s B-Pressure Welding Norm- Phone 792-2255 Cell 485-0365 Craig- Phone 792-3314 Cell Wade- Cell 485-0288 485-1119 My friend likes to read to his two young sons fairy tales at night. Sometimes he’d ad-lib parts of the story .One day his youngest son was in school in first grade while his teacher was reading the story of the Three Little Pigs. She came to the part of the story where the first pig met a man with a wheelbarrow hill of straw The pig said’‘Pardon me sir, can I buy that straw to build my house?” Then the teacher asked,’’and what do you think the man said?”MY friend’s son raised his hand and said,”I know! I know! He said,’’holy crap! A talking pig!” The teacher was unable to teach for the next ten minutes. ####AAAA####AAAA####AAAA####AAAA ### Our seven year old grandson , Curtis, often stays with us while his single mom is working. “When I grow up , I want to be just like Grandpa. “Would that be an engineer?” my wife asked him. “No”. “A farmer and help Grandpa do chores?” “No.” “Well then, what?” “Retired, so I can stay home and play with my toys.” ####AAAA####AAAA####AAAA####AAAA### While playing, my four year old daughter looked up and asked me, “ Mommy, I can’t remember. What are girls- females or e-mails?” AS <?OMf=,/k£D 13*/Behind the Scenes “Burt’s Page” When watching a movie on TV, your only interest is the content of the movie, right? No way are you interested or concerned with what took place before reaching your set. Well, that is what I’m about to explain to you and how my knowledge came about; on quite a few different occasions I have toured CFAC Television station in Calgary and was astonished as to the enormous amount of work involved before a movie went on air. My sister, Brenda, had a boring job in accounting so in 1975 she wanted a more exciting career and moved to the wonderful world of Television, her first position was that of film editing, putting commercial breaks in shows and movies. That may sound simple; first she has to view the entire movie so as not to remove any important parts then censoring any nudity or course language and sometimes violence, this process was called ’’editing. Some movies carry a disclaimer at the head, “Caution, Foul Language and Sexual Violence not Suitable for Young Children”, well one evening after a movie ended (approximately 2 am) an old fogy phoned Brenda to complain about the contents. She went into great detail about every sex scene, nudity, violence and swear words in the movie. Brenda's reply was "If it was so awful, why did you watch the whole movie?" She can’t remember what the old fogy's reply was, after Brenda realized what she herself said, she laughed so hard the lady probably felt insulted and hung up on her. BVH2000 1 inch There is more to it than just transferring a film from its supplier, or satellite, to go on air. First of all, where does the money come from to finance the movie, paying staff, equipment and so on? That is plain to see, commercials from a variety of different companies. As you have noticed, in a 2 hour movie there is 1 hr and 56 minutes of commercials, news updates and promos, (short view of upcoming feature or publicity), well maybe not quite that much, usually around 25 minutes in all. The ACR- 225 Cart Machine receives a signal from the program on air to play the commercials and then returns back to programming after commercials have aired, not missing any of the program. Now, this is a piece of equipment which really interested me, I presume the Cart is short for cartridge As you can see through the front glass window, it is loaded with tape cartridges, of probably 225 of them. Now, if a person had one of these at home adapted to take movies and a remote control to operate it, along with plenty of beer and snacks, any coach potato would be in his glory. ACR-225 Cart Machine Sometimes things don't always work out as planned. On one occasion there was a film break and the on air switcher got a bit perturbed and kicked the film over and over again. It was one of Brenda’s first introductions to the industry to match up all the pieces and put it back together. Film breaks are a problem but usually not a difficult task, but this was an exceptionally difficult one, which she accomplished. Brenda also worked in the Programming & Traffic Departments. "Programming" consisted of updating weekly schedules with information on programsreceived from networks - ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Program Managers and News Directors at the station. The Sales Dept, go by these schedules when selling commercials. "Traffic" is responsible for making up daily logs which lists the commercials and where they are to run in the programs. This involved making sure all programs were lined up and ready for air, news stories had to be taken off satellite feeds and transferred to tapes for newsroom and other necessary departments. for film was becoming obsolete with advance technology. There she loaded tapes, cue’d them up for on-air and recorded programs from satellite for playback later in the day. She was later moved into programming sitting at a desk all day long where work was boring, retired shortly after that. Now a days, everything is computerized and automated, very few tapes. With the modem technology, staff was being cut, and people sit in front of computer screens and type their little hearts out. So you see, there is more to watching TV than what meets the eye. In the 30 years Brenda has worked in television, I was fortunate to get a Burt’s eye view of the understanding behind the scenes. She later transferred into videotape department Brenda in Linear Editing Suite Now this is what I call a well-decorated going-away cake from the station the day Brenda left, it clearly demonstrates her 30 years contribution in the filming department. Another thing, it demonstrates the loyalty and friendship of her co-workers. “So There!!” Today, watching television often means fighting, violence and foul language _____- and that's just deciding who gets to hold the remote control._______Pet Containment Pet Doors Bark Control Remote Trainers Complete Installation & Training 100 % Satisfaction or Money Back Sonic Bark Control, No Collar needed even works on your neighbors dog ! NEW Chip activated Pet Doors Only desired pets can enter! Greg Deitz 1 -877-364-2929 (403) 262-7387 Cel 899-7387 III R www.invisiblefence.caMILO MIXED BONSPIEL 2010 “A” Event TANKARD Winners: from Milo (left to right): Joel Lucas, Christopher Northcott, Jana and Chris Bartsch. “B” Event Winners: from Mossleigh (left to right): Darren and Lorna Malmberg, Sherry and Owen Malmberg. “C” Event Winners: from Milo (left to right) Ian and Barb Godkin, Dereck Tiegen and Sarah Robinson.NEWS FROM CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TRAVELLING CURLERS!! - Sheldon Walker, Chris Bartsch, Darell Smith, and Dale Deitz won the A event at the Strathmore Mens Bonspiel. - Gerald Deitz, Shane Lamotte, Ian Godkin and Jordan Hingley went to Gleichen Mens Bonspiel. Better luck next year guys! - Sheldon Walker, Maria Bushell, Doug Bushell, and Katie Walker won the A event at the Vulcan Last Chance Bonspiel. - Sharleen Bushell joined her brother, Darell Smith, and Keith and Katlyn Comstock and placed 1st in the B event at the Vulcan Last Chance Bonspiel. 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In that era there were only two channels to choose from, CBHT channel three (CBC) and CJCH channel five (CTV). In those days, the picture was black and white, snowy and sign-off time was around midnight, maybe earlier than that. Not like today’s modem television world, where there isn’t any such thing as “Sign-off’, broadcasting is on 24 hours a day with over a hundred channels to choose from. Again, I can’t remember what time in the evening this took place, but I do remember the Canadian national anthem followed by a loud audio hiss noise, (I remember because I wanted to stay up as long as I could). The illustration in the previous paragraph is known as the “Indian Head Test Pattern”. To many of the elderly, including myself, probably remember viewing this on their screen in the evenings. It was introduced in 1947 till the mid and late ‘70’s, depending on the station’s transmitting regulations. With new and improved TV broadcast equipment, fewer adjustments were required. I never knew what it’s purpose was, other than no more TV watching and my cue for bedtime. “The interior of the pattern was divided into sections. The innermost, shaded circles, consisted of three concentric circular areas of differing density: the central area being black; the next an intermediate gray tone and the outer, was white. These were used to measure and set the contrast controls either at the transmitter or receiver. If the contrast control was set too high, the two inner areas turned to black, eliminating any degree of shading. Conversely, if the contrast was low, the picture becomes very flat or gray.” There is much more technical knowledge to it than just that, but I wanted to give you a short summary of it’s workings. To me, the illustration and explanation isn’t of any interest whatsoever, it just shows how much television has progressed over the years. I’m sure they must have some means of regulating or adjusting today’s picture, but it isn’t displayed like it was in the older days. The first TV we had must have been 4 feet deep, well, would you believe 2 feet, the average size now is no more than 3 inches thick. Another thing you don’t see on your TV screen, “PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET, TROUBLE ORIGNATES AT STATION”. Can’t remember the exact wording, but you don’t see it across your TV screen nowadays. home, we’ll just slip it under the door.”When one wanted to watch the older models, a person had to go over to the set and same for volume or changing channels. All controls were on the TV, nowadays there are channels (at a price that is) to choose from and all the controls are controlled at your fingertips wherever you are seated, (that’s if one knows which button to press and can find the remote control to match the unit). In other words, today’s TV watching is a pleasure with it’s distinct colorful and vivid picture and the numerous channels to choose from, (that’s if you can find something worth watching). So you see, even in my time the television along with many other electronic devices, has changed and improved a great deal providing viewing and listening a pleasure. turn it on, numerous Myself, I don’t have much use for watching live TV, I would just as soon pick my own time and choice of entertainment such as a good western or action filled movie, while others enjoy watching news to keep up with the times, game shows, sports and so on. On the other hand, there is the downside, watching too much can get out of hand taking away from productive time and violence can brainwash kids into thinking violence itself is another means of outside entertainment. So you see, there is good and bad in everything, it’s what you make of it. In my opinion it is necessary to keep up with the time and changes but it’s a hinder to the younger generation, which should be taught more about work epics and responsibilities. There is one thing I’ll have to admit; it sure helps to develop one’s brain, young or old, helps coordination and such. It sure cuts down on decision making, especially when TV watching is top priority. “Your father kicked in the screen and threw the set out the window. He feels violence on TV is a bad influence.” The older generation will no doubt agree with me on my theory while the younger generation will no doubt stop reading my articles. Times have changed drastically from when I was brought up, now that I think back, my parents would have less worries and troubles if we had the modern gadgets to occupy our minds. Every time I see something new come out on the market, I think there just can’t be anything else possible. I had a problem believing in “self-defrosting” fridges, I didn’t think they were possible. Now that I think of it, the old iceboxes were self-defrosting. That is only part of the story; programmed coffee makers to have your morning coffee ready when you got up, not only have machines to make bread (after the proper ingredients are placed in it, that is) but to have a loaf ready at the time desired, automatic washing machines instead of scrubbing boards and ringer washers, and the list goes on and on and on. So you see, times have changed a great deal since I was a kid and when I think back to those snowy, hard to make out black and white pictures, TV viewing has improved tremendously. “So There!!” “And that was my Point of View” Television has changed a person from an irresistible force to an ______________________immovable object.______________________________________The Importance of walking Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at £2,000 per month. My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 97 years old and we have no idea where he is. I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing. I joined a health club last year, spent about 250 quid. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there!. Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise', I wash my mouth out with chocolate. I do have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them. The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, 'Well, He looks good doesn't he.' If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country. I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years,. just getting over the hill. We all get heavier as we get older, because there's a lot more information in our heads. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. AND Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a pub with a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine. You could run this over to your friends But just e-mail it to them! It will save you the walk! STYLIST X 599-2491 X MILO HOURS: Wednesday - Men’s Walkin ’ 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only) r 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. <><> Perms, colors, streaks, foils, lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips.This is how I heard YOUR day was going. First you had trouble getting out of bed. You had a stiff neck. You washed your hair and couldn't do a thing with it. Your new diet really doesn't seem to be working out. You pulled a muscle when you tried to exercise. Your new hat looked better on you at the store. You keep losing things. You got caught in the rain at lunchtime. Then the lunch you had didn't seem to agree with you.Uninvited guests showed up at dinnertime. And finally, you're alone in the house at night when you think you hear a noise in the basement. TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER!!A Spirit-Lifting Journey Into A Fascinating Island Habitat Don’t Miss It! Last year, Brian spent a month in Madagascar, searching the forest trails day and night to discover some unique creatures. In addition to 18 species of lemur that he found, he also encountered the bizarre leaftailed gecko, outrageously coloured chameleons and endemic exotic birds. Brian Keating has been travelling the wilds of the world for more than a quarter century, exploring some 50 countries on all seven continents. His passion for remote travel will be revealed as only Brian can do, with his buoyant method of story telling. Punctuated throughout with humour and personal anecdotes, he’ll illustrate his presentation with his own, live narrated, video segments. Brian will inspire and enthuse, offering all of us hope for a better tomorrow. April 10* 2010 I 7m pm | at the CR.C i Admission A non-perishable food item for the food bank, or A donation to the Calgary Zoo Conservation Fund Arrive early to ensure seating. Doors open at 6:30PM Join us for an entertaining and educational evening. Sponsored By Vulcan County Libraries and The Vulcan And District FCSSCounty Central High School Class Of 1970 With more than 30 registrations for the class reunion on June 5th already received, the day is beginning to look like a busy one. Stop by the website at www.vulcanclassofl970.com for reunion details. Sign up for a tour of the old school with Wendy Weber Denbigh, u/pfr VVta LV. leases about the day's entertainment, and be sure to bring your camera.the photo opportunities will be many! And just a reminder.fill out your profile, upload your family photos and have a look at the wonderful pictures on the Vulcan Class of 1970 photo albums. What times we had! The Reunion Committee Welcomes All Suggestions and Questions SEE YOU JUNE 5th IN VULCAN http://www.vulcanclassofl970.com Snake Valley Drop-In News Crib Night April 12 & 26 7:30PM Cards & Games Tuesdays & Fridays 1:30PM Heath Nurse & Foot Care Wednesday April 14 1:00 - 2:30PM All Adults are Welcome! 2010 Dues are $20.00 I Don’t forget to stop in for coffee on Mondays. To thank everyone KEN PRENTICE'S KEG PARTY April 9th Milo Community Hall 7:00 pm to 1:00 am Bring the whole family Lunch at approx. 9:00 pm Friends, neighbours, relatives community members, etc. consider this your invitation. ft 1 Vulcan CCHS Grad of 1980 Reunion 3pm - 2am HONKERS PUB & EATERY Saturday May 15TH. 2010 2808 - 5th Ave North. Lethbridge It has been 30 years since we graduated and for some 30 years since we saw each other We are still missing some classmates email or addresses to contact them. If you were part of the 1980 Class and have not already been emailed by Vicky Miller than please send me your email to vickybhonkerspub.com or call cell 403-382- 9589 so I can contact you with the details. Spouses, friends, partners whatever are welcome but no minors are allowed because it is a Pub just in case your kids were coming to Lethbridge. We hope we can get as many together as possible. It is not a closed event, but open to anyone that wants to celebrate memories of our class so pass it on to them as well. Honkers Pub is also on face book and myself Vicky Vannatta Miller if that is easier. 111 : T’s Saloon/ Milo Hotel Coming this summer! Beach Volleyball Tournament July 16.17 & 18 Mark your calendars. Note: Listed in error as June in last month's Canopener. Please note that we will be closed Easter Sunday, April 4. Wing Wednesdays 7 p.m. to midnightThe Milo Alphabets kindergarten sta-ff, students, and board members would litee to thante the volunteers who worteed at the casino in Calgary. We appreciate the time fl you spent helping us out. Th antes again.THANK YOU Milo Curling Club would like to thank the sponsors of the 2010 Mixed Tankard Bonspiel: => Sygenta (Gerry Colebrook) => Mark's Oilfield Services Inc. => Husky Energy => Phillips Fertilizer => Prairie Perfection Catering => Seacue Spraying Ltd. => Godkin Farms => Scotia bank => Milo Green Foods => Gorboys Services => Milo Hotel (T’s Saloon) => Zodiac Trucking => The Elevator => Pro Insurance Group (Fern Day) => Market Street => Big Slick Custom Spraying => Invisible Fence => PJC Holdings => Arrowwood Co-op => Louis Dreyfus => CWB Your support is very much appreciated!! NOTICE We need volunteers to sit on the fitness center committee. This will be a much needed renovation to the dressing room area of the arena. Phone Rafael Zea at 599-3938 or Colleen Deitz at 403-599-2306. Hope I Lutheran Church Milo | Worship Services: 2nd & 4th Sundays 9:00 AM Reverend: Gordon Cranch Everyone Welcome! Milo Library Meeting Tuesday April 20 7:30 p.m. at Milo Library The friends group is a charity that raises funds and hosts activities that benefit library service. New members are most welcome. We normally have two meetings/year. Your help and new ideas to ensure strong library service is always appreciated. For more info, contact Barb Godkin 599-2213CONDOLENCES THANK YOU Our deepest sympathies are extended to Sheldon and the family and friends of Zola Webber. MEMORIUM Thanks to everyone for the cards and condolences on the loss of Mom. Sheldon Webber THANK YOU & Jack Bushel 1 \ April 1, 1972 Florence Bushell April 6, 2008 Wo/rfe trtcu j jyrom ijeavc la yeast, wcul pUaruhx |um clcuj la day, Hul hie oMt We toAlacl |wm mamazij, jmoA aWa/tj,. Ron, Audrey & the Fetkenher Family Perhaps you sent a lovely card Or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent a floral piece If so we saw it there Perhaps you spoke the kindest words As any friend could say Perhaps you were not there at all Just thought of us that day Whatever you did to console our hearts W
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