| 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. -x November 2016 Edition No. 318 Milo Can Opener Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 Box 12, Milo, AB TOL1LO MILO LIBRARY N/C The Milo Can Opener ROOFTOP PHOTO This photo was taken from Milo School rooftop on August 13 during Milo 85th Anniversary celebrations. Thanks to photographer Gillian Williamson. 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Adults: $15/ Children 6-12 years: $5/ pre-schoolers free Everyone welcome! FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY A Friends of Milo Library My thoughts. Those of us of a certain age will well remember the Beatles classic “All You Need is Love”. It sounds awfully simple and is it really true? Saint Jerome tells us of the Disciple John in extreme old age in Ephesus. He used to be carried into the congregation in the arms of his followers and said nothing other than, ’’Little children, love one another.” At last, worried that he always spoke the same words, they asked, “Master, why do you always say this?” “Because,” he replied, “it is the Lord's command, and if only this is done, it is enough.” And what was the Lord's command to us? “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” John 31:34 So through the centuries, time and time again, it has been evident that this most simple of commandments has proven too much for the peoples of the world to follow. Each night on the late news we see at first hand that love is indeed needed throughout our country and throughout the world as well. We see reflected on the screen the results of hatred and violence: from wars in far away countries, threats of war from pumped up dictators, murders in the streets, deaths from drug overdoses. The list can go on and on. And what is the answer to all of the problems of the world? Love! It doesn't seem that difficult, but I am sure that you can come up with quite a list of people whom you do not love. It is easy to love those who love you back. It is a different story when the other person is cantankerous, ill tempered, loudjmouthed, and (here you can fill in the blank). Those are the ones that it is hard to find room in our heart for. But if loving everyone was easy, the world would not be in the shape it is today (or in the past either). It is also easy to love those whom we can't see. The Syrian refugees, for, example. We can send money and pray for their safety and love them.but from a safe distance. It would be quite a different matter if we lived with them: scrambling for food & water, the dismal sanitary conditions, the smells of the great unwashed. I am not sure that love would be uppermost in our minds. St. Mother Theresa we are not! But all that means is that we have to try a little harder. Think of one of those difficult to love people. Wiat can you do to show the love of Christ to that person? Start small and maybe there will be a reward for you. You may bring a ray of hope into their life and a sense of having been the instrument of Christ's love here on earth. November Services: Thursday 10th (Remembrance Day Service) - 10:45 am Sunday 13th - 9:00 am Sunday 27th - 9:00 am <see yotx. ikv churc-h! MILO FALL FAIR 2016 AWARD DONORS & WINNERS SECTION OVERALL JUNIOR OVERALL ADULT NEEDLECRAFT SEWING HOBBIES/ART FLOWERS & PLANTS PHOTOGRAPHY VEGETABLES & FRUITS CANNING HOME COOKING GRAIN & FORAGE JUNIOR COOKING JUNIOR ART JR. PHOTOGRAPHY JUNIOR HANDICRAFTS JUNIOR WRITING DONOR Elsie Vooys Memorial Milo Cafe Milo Seed Cleaning SeaCue Spraying Marks Oilfield Service Bank of Nova Scotia G.D.'s Repair Archambault Mobile Mechanics T’s Saloon (Milo Hotel) Arrowwood Co-operative Milo Green Foords Goldhawk Printing and Graphics Prairie Perfection Catering Crop Production Services Trends by T.C. Wave 5, D&M Robbie Heather Trucking The Elevator Marketing Solutions Zodiac Trucking Ltd. WINNER Ceilidh Kirk Marcy Forbes Marcy Forbes Marcy Forbes Linda Booth Shannon Silbernagel Tracy Mozill Frances Thompson Frances Thompson Kylee Booth Chris Bartsch Brynn Gauthier Mya Gauthier Leighton Ayoungman Ceilidh Kirk Ceilidh Kirk Ashley Williams BEST OF SHOW Best of Show - Junior Photography - by Daya Loiselle NEEDLECRAFT. QUILTING. SEWING. HOBBIES. ART. FLOWERS & PLANTS. PHOTOGRAPHY. VEGETABLES. HOME COOKING. Marcy Forbes Marcy Forbes Marcy Forbes Pete Silbernagel Susan Ivers Bernie Kirk Barb Fischer Frances Thompson Levona Dixon CANNING. Elva Gore GRAIN & FORAGE. Monica Monner JUNIOR COOKING. Mya Gauthier JUNIOR ART. Julia Hartigan JR. PHOTOGRAPHY. Daya Loiselle JUNIOR HANDICRAFTS. Ceilidh Kirk JUNIOR WRITING. Allyson Bartsch SPECIAL CONTESTS MILO FALL FAIR BEST CARROT CAKE (1) Kylee Booth (2) Bernie Kirk (3) Leanne Bertschy BEST DILL CUCUMBER PICKLES (1) Elva Gore (2) Barb Godkin (3) Trish Thompson BEST SOFT GINGER COOKIES (1) Celia Lahd (2) Bernie Kirk (3) Jaki Knauft LIONS CALENDAR PHOTO Shannon Silbernagel RICE CRISP SQUARES - Ages 7 & under (1) Brynn Gauthier (2) Aubrey Hingley (3) Dylan Williams CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - Ages 8-11 (1) Dallin Bertschy (2) Elyssa Williams (3) Ashley Williams CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - Ages 12-16 (1) Ceilidh Kirk DUCT TAPE CREATIONS Preschool (1) Aubree Hingley 5 to 7 years (1) Camryn Bertschy 8-11 years " (1) Adrianah Kirk (2) Savana Knaught 12-16 years (1) Ceilidh Kirk GUESS CANDY CONTEST Adrianah Kirk GUESS # OBJECTS IN JAR Andy Dixon DOOR PRIZE WINNERS Toy Tractor from Rocky Mountain Equipment Toy Tractor from Mark Mackenzie Daya Loiselle Dylan Williams RAFFLE WINNER Stained Glass Picture by Michelle Tiegen Keith Healy Best of Show - Junior Art - by Julia Hartigan Best of Show - Hobbies - by Pete Silbernagel CranioSacral Therapy is now available CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a “light touch" approach that involves gently first assessing the tension in soft tissues surrounding the major components of your central nervous system - primarily the head, spine and pelvic areas. Then I use proven body manipulation techniques to relieve stress from those areas, beginning with a touch as light as the weight of a nickel. Sessions are generally deeply relaxing, and create feelings of warmth or gentle pulsing in areas being worked by the therapist. Chronic pain, particularly in the neck and back, and the related discomfort and life stress issues chronic pain causes, can be safely relieved. Think of this as a massage designed for your nervous system instead of muscle tissue. Please ask questions about CST! I welcome the opportunity to share the benefits of this therapy system with you. As a reminder, don't forget that I'm now direct billing Alberta Blue Cross, AESBP, SunLife, Manulife, Great West Life, etc. Massages are available Fridays & Saturdays at Trends by T.C. Please feel free to contact me to book an appointment or to ask any questions. And remember, Gift Certificates are available. 1 hour Therapeutic Massage - s60M 1.5 hour Therapeutic Massage - $90.“ Pregnancy Massage - s45 00 Senior’s Massage s40.°° Jami Stokes Registered Massage Therapist 403-485-1396 "Please listen carefully as some of our menu options have changed. For customer service, go fly a kite. For technical support, whistle in the wind until the cows come home. For repair service, wait for you-know-what to freeze over." Norm Stokes Welding /fl J General & Oilfield Repair J New & Used Steel Sales Custom Built Trailers / J B-Pressure Welding Norm- Phone Cell W* Craig- Phone Cell Wade- Cell 792-2255 485-0365 792-3314 485-0288 485-1119 ■ - . MILO HALLOWEEN HOWLER 2016 Thank you to those who helped make the Halloween Howler a very successful night! Thank you to Gregoire Photography for the wonderful photo booth that was set up in the Hall. Thanks to all those who brought or dropped off baking and snacks for the event as well as those who donated food items and cash to help the food bank. Thank you to the many volunteers that helped clean up! Also thanks to Linda Booth and Alvin and Helen Shield for the cash donations which were used to run the cookie decorating station. But mostly, thank you to those that came out to join us, we had a great turnout this year and we can't wait to do it again next year! Thank-you! INDOOR PET PRODUCT OF THE YEAR I! ScoopFree self-cleaning litter boxes with disposable trays give your cat a box that's always clean and keep your home smelling fresh. No scooping needed! No smell, no mess and very easy to clean . Now in stock. Ph 1-877-364-2929 Greg Deitz Invisible Fence Brand When you are running out of funny, go for the LAWYER jokes (People love 'em, and there’s a million of 'em.) One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the roadside eating grass. Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man, ‘Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have any money for food,” the poor man replied. 'We have to eat grass." "Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you,” the lawyer said. The poor man replied "But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under that tree." "Bring them along," the lawyer replied. Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You come with us, too." The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I also have a wife and SIX children with me!" "Bring them along as well," the lawyer answered. They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as the limousine was. Once underway, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you." The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place.” “The grass is almost a foot high." A very successful lawyer parked his brand-new Lexus in front of his office, ready to showit off to his colleagues. As he got out, a truck passed too close and completely tore off the door on the driver’s side. The lawyer immediately grabbed his cell phone, dialed 911, and within minutes a policeman pulled up. Before the officer had a chance to ask any questions, the lawyer started screaming hysterically. His Lexus, which he had just picked up the day before, was now completely ruined and would never be the same, no matter what the body shop did to it. When the lawyer finally wound down from his ranting and raving, the officer shook his head in disgust and disbelief. "I can't believe how materialistic you lawyers are," he said. "You are so focused on your possessions that you don't notice anything else.” "How can you say such a thing?” asked the lawyer. The cop replied, "Don't you know that your left arm is missing from the elbow down? It must have been torn off when the truck hit you." "Oh my Gosh!" screamed the lawyer. "Where's my Rolex?" One day, a man was walking along the beach and came across an odd-looking lamp. Not being one to ignore tradition, he rubbed it and, much to his surprise, a Genie actually appeared. “For releasing me from the lamp, I will grant you three wishes,” said the Genie. The man was ecstatic. “But there’s a catch," the Genie continued. “What catch?" asked the man, eyeing the Genie suspiciously. The Genie replied, “For each of your wishes, every lawyer in the world will receive DOUBLE what you asked for”. "Hey, I can live with that! No problem!” replied the elated man. “Then what is your first wish?” asked the Genie. “Well, I’ve always wanted a Ferrari!” POOF! A Ferrari appeared in front of the man. “Now, every lawyer in the world has been given TWO Ferraris,” said the Genie. “What is your next wish?” “I could really use a million dollars." replied the man, and. POOF! One million dollars appeared at his feet. “Now, every lawyer in the world is TWO million dollars richer,” the Genie reminded the man. “Well, that’s okay, as long as I’ve got MY million,” replied the man. “And what is your final wish?” asked the Genie. The man thought long and hard, and finally said, “Well, you know, I’ve always wanted to donate a kidney.” A Mafia Godfather found out that his bookkeeper had cheated him out of ten million bucks. His bookkeeper was deaf, which was the reason he got the job in the first place. It was assumed that a deaf bookkeeper would not hear anything that he might have to testify about in court. When the Godfather went to confront the bookkeeper about his missing $10 million, he brought along his attorney, who knew sign language. The Godfather instructed the lawyer; "Ask him where the 10 million bucks he embezzled from me is." The attorney, using sign language, asked the bookkeeper where the money was. The bookkeeper signed back, "I don’t know what you are talking about." The attorney told the Godfather; "He says he doesn't know what you're talking about." The Godfather pulled out a pistol, put it to the bookkeeper's temple, and said; "Ask him again!" The attorney signed to the bookkeeper, "He’ll kill you if you don't tell him!" The bookkeeper signed back, "OK! You win! The money is in a brown briefcase, buried behind the shed in my cousin Enzo's backyard in Queens!" The Godfather asked the attorney; "Well, what'd he say?" The attorney replied, "He says, 'you don't have the balls to pull the trigger.'" Milo Library Milo Library November 2016 'jolito libran’ ârdiiut's>- P u Archives from an “Outside Perspective” In archiving the Milo Lions Club documents from 1955 onward, there were several really interesting documents we came across. As the room is currently ‘stuffed’ with contents of the rest of the basement during the reconstruction, the files are not accessible. One item really stuck out for Roberta though. Aug. 20, 1993 Dear. Thank you for your donation to the Lions Club for running the bar at your wedding dance. However, the Club felt that this was too much and would like to give you some monies back. Thanks again as this money will be put to good use. Yours in Lionism, New rebases ADULT FICTION Downfall by J.A. Jance, Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand, Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks, The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, The Nest by Cynthia D'aprix Sweeney, The Paris Secret by Karen Swan, Barefoot Summer, The Wishing Season and Dancing with Fireflies by Denise Hunter, Mine’s Redemption and Gabriel’s Atonement by Vickie McDonough, Pharaoh by Wilbur Smith, Love Without End, Keeper of the Sec. Milo Lions Club Her comment to this was: “only in a small community such as Milo would a Charitable Organization say the donation was too big and give some money back." Stars, Whenever You Come Around by Robin Lee Hatcher. ADULT NONFICTION Fun Stuff Holiday Treats DVD’s & Blu-Ray Money Monster, The Duel, Maggie’s Plan, Miracles from Heaven JUNIOR DVD’s: The Jungle Book GRAPHIC NOVEL Garfield Thinks Big by Jim Davis, Dog Man by Dav Pilkey JUNIOR FICTION Key Hunters books 1&2 by Eric Luper EASY READER Dinotrux Go to School by Chris Gall, Ducks in a Row by Lori Haskins, National Geographic DONATIONS We want to thank the following people for their donations to our Library this month: Alison Collins, Carmel Lewis, Gary Robertson, Bill Lahd, Betty Lahd, Monnie Sauve’ Fetkenher, Devon & Tara Fetkenher, Marilyn MacArthur, Katie Walker, Ian Godkin, Monica Monner, Don Kennedy, Rosemary Monner, Christine Egeland, Barb Godkin We apologize to anyone who we may have missed. We appreciate each one. Kids Seed to Plant, Starry, Starry Night, Brave Dragon, The Missing Cupcake Mystery by Tony and Laren Dungy, Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race by Cynthia Lord, PICTUREBOOK What Matters by Alison Hughes, Click, Clack, Surprise! By Doreen Cronin, So Much Snow! by Robert Munsch, Let’s Play by Herve Tul-let, Little Puppy and the Big Green Monster by Mike Wohnoutka, If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Numeroff, Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson, Goatiiocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl, The Ghosts Go Spooking by Chrissy Bozik ‘ FALL HOURS! Tuesday: 10:00 am —5:00 pm Tues, evening: 6:00 pm —8:00 pm Thurs&Fri: 10:00 am —5:00 pm Phone 403-599-3850 New Fax # 403-599-3924 Joanne Monner librarian Barb Godkin assistant librarian Tracy Mozill assistant librarian Email messages to help@milolibrary.ca or check out our website @ www.milolibrary.ca Or http://www.albertaonrecord.ca/milo-library-archives Next Library Board Meeting is Nov 28th @ 7:00pm. Bringing the history of Milo and area to Albertans, the Milo Library Archives project was recognized with an Honourable Mention award in the Heritage Awareness category during the AHRF Heritage Awards, Oct. 14. Joanne Monnerofthe Milo Library accepts the award from AHRF Board Chair Laurel Halladay and Director Robert Gaetz. The following is the acceptance speech Joanne gave. “First off I would like to thank the Alberta Historical Foundation for recognizing the Milo Library Archives in the Heritage Awareness category. Milo is a Village of approximately 120 people with a surrounding community of about 400. After many years and several projects, experience has t&ught us that successfully achieving community goals relies heavily on two factors: partnerships and volunteers. First, partnerships. The Milo Lions Club partnered with us to create the Milo Lions Archivist Fellowship. Since 2011, they have funded the employment of a qualified summer student working in our archive. They also sponsored the training that was necessary for us to become a member of the Archives Society of Alberta. This training opened the door to further partnership with the Archives Society of Alberta, as well as a wider network of archives across the province. The Access to Holdings grants sponsored by the Alberta Heritage Foundation that we have received for the last 3 years allowed us to hire a contract archivist (Roberta Kerr) for 10 weeks each year. Our Archives On-line Access Project is the result of those partnerships, as well as additional support from the Milo and District Agricultural Society for materials and supplies. The Milo Library Board has supported the vision of a digital archive for our community since the inception of this project in 2011. It is a project that will serve to create linkages for our community around the world, being a searchable archive from anywhere online access is available. The second factor to our success is our volunteers. Countless volunteer hours have been put into the Milo Library Archives from inception. To date we have over 9850 documents, 130 items and 840 photographs processed in our collection. This doesn’t happen without volunteer help. It happens when a community hub such as a library is leveraged to organize volunteers around the creation of an archive. Our volunteers know that they are contributing to the creation of an important historical resource for our community, a resource that can then serve as our collective memory. Experience has taught us that rural Alberta can not only survive but thrive, regardless of the size of one’s community. We believe our project demonstrates that partnerships between government and civil society can realize great returns for a community and, in this case, Albertans. While many communities document their local history, creating a local archive that abides by accepted archival practices and is accessible online is bit like running a marathon. To this end, toward finishing the marathon, we are truly thankful for the recognition of the Alberta Historical Foundation.” THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With ATaste of Rural Alberta Monday to Friday -11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday -11:00 am to 3:00 pm Reservations for evening meals are welcome! Book for parties, anniversaries or special events. Box 10 Cluny, AB TOJ OSO Snake ( Valley; Drop-In^ News\ /feonsißscs -j ¡I IViO from Cluny Hilltop 3 miles west 1/2 mile north Dianne Brown Ph. 403-734-2593 Fax 403-734-2882 Cards & Games Fridays 1:30 PM Come and go Ladies’ Wine & Cheese Thursday, November 17 from 4:30 p.m. on advance notice of attending appreciated Christmas Market and Barn Dance (at The Barn) Saturday, December 3 Market 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Supper 5:00 p.m. Dance 9:00 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church Milo Worship Services: Nov. 10 - 10:45 AM Nov. 13 - 9:00 AM Nov. 27-9:00 AM Reverend: Gordon Cranch Everyone Welcome! Everyone welcome. Don’t forget to stop in for coffee on Monday mornings. Hairpins Salon Offering cuts for women, men and children. Colours, Perms, Waxing, Eyebrow Tinting, and ask about our wedding packages. Stylist is trained in the latest Paul Mitchell techniques. Call Denise: 403-361-1129 (Formally Image Salon, but have changed locations. Please feel free to contact The Country Farmhouse for information about Image Salon.) MILO’S MERRY MARKET OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND VENDORS Saturday November 26 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MILO COMMUNITY HALL To book a table, please call Michele Tiegen 403-485-8029 or 403-599-2229 or Kayla Pembroke 403-485-0326ILO School Empowering Lifelong Learners Blackfoot Crossing Principal Message: Together great things happen! November ISSUE 2016 CELEBRATE WITH US! Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-7-thanks to fire chief Byron Thompson for the presentation and Halloween treat bags. Headstrong Summit Oct. 4 at Mount Royal University in Calgary was held about mental health for teens, 3 student leaders from Milo School participated with Mr. M unton Blackfoot Crossing Field Trip Oct. 13 October brought much to celebrate - an exciting Milo Fall Fair, The Alberta Headstrong Summit for aboriginal and rural students, students harvesting the school community gardens and a school-wide Blackfoot Crossing Trip! Wow! Throughout the month of October we have been focusing on being a 'THINKER'. Thinking is where learning, questioning and creativity starts, and we have been learning about the ways we can think about others, think about ourselves and who we are and the ways in which we can think deeply and critically. Much of our learning has also begun in understanding 'How the World Works'. all their hard work. If you missed the opportunity to meet with teachers, please call the office and book a time to meet. Teachers are always ready and eager to discuss with parents how their child is progressing. Thank you to parent volunteers who provided delicious staff meals during conferences as well! :) November's focused IB Learning Profile trait is being an 'INQUIRER'. This goes beyond thinking to a level of investigating, asking questions to build understanding and researching further into a topic to build knowledge. This will still connect with our learning theme 'How the World Works'. Help your child at home build their skills by asking questions and encourage them to think deeply about a variety of topics by making connections and learning different perspectives. Asking questions with Who, How, Why and What If helps to push thinker and learning further. Inquiry is all about digging deep into a topic and figuring out what it is all about and how it impacts the world. We are looking into ways to with engage parents more effectively. Notes home will be send both in paper and email, and we are going to soon offer a texting option for parents who would like to receive texts for school information updates. There will also be a monthly parent question emailed or texted home to ask parents about our school and ask how we are doing or for suggestions for improvement. We want to involve you as much as possible in your child's learning and the success of our school depend on us all working well together! November 23 at 6pm is a Parent Night! We will have a potluck supper, student presentations and learning sessions about the IB program, literacy, and school improvement. I hope to see you there! Garden Harvest Oct. 20 Thank you for parents who provided supper for our teachers during student-led conferences. It was much appreciated. The student leaders on our School's Glam Team refreshed the student bathrooms and student lounge! Awesome! The student leaders on the Spirit Team have been setting up a haunted house and preparing for a dance on Halloween. Thank you to Ian and Barb Godkin for donating 30 pumpkins for our students to carve in their cross-grade Star Teams on Friday Oc. 28 © Thank you for all parents who attended the student-led parent teacher conferences. It is always great to see students demonstrating leadership in their learning and progress. That is why students are a part of this process, to help them build a sense of responsibility and dedication toward learning and showing off Thank you for all that you do every day as parents and guardians! We appreciate you and see you as an extension of learning at home supporting what we do at school. Stay in touch with your teachers so you can challenge students at home, and if you have questions about your child's learning, our doors and emails are always open. IB has Six Learning Themes which create the Programme of Inquiry units of learning across and connecting to subjects: 1. 2. 3. Page 1 Emoowering Lifelong Learners Yours in learning, Ms. Rachelle Prud'Homme 4. 5. 6. Who Are We How We Express Ourselves Where We Are in Place and Time How We Organize Ourselves How the World Works Sharing the Planet November 2016 • Milo School • www. miloschool.ca IB LEARNING SPOTLIGHT Js»e*®a»r»i»n «- ■isr S £e 3 è communicator i2t ». *I® fte «asM «sä« « gg» *JÖ. refleçtive&ï 5 e-c IrisF-tekerO Learners of the week for October. Grades I /2/3- Ty, Preston. Cody Grades 7/8/9-Kaytlynn, Ceilidh We Have started our guided reading groups an da re foe using fluency by memorizing sight words a nd rereading text. Home reading s be irg exchanged a few times weekly and it is AW ESO ME! Our reading incentive is to have otr‘lithe monkeys* moving up the number lire and they are realty moving. Ty is a ur leader at 32 books; with Camryn, Brody, Adrianna and Cody dose behind. I am so proud of all their reading! We are focusing or using a writing check iistand setting goals f or writing. The criteria is: neat printing, spaced between words. capitals for names and beginning of sentences, punctuation marks, spelling and using details (adjectivesf. in math we are moving on to sorting us bg attributes, inequa iities and extending number pa tterns. We a re se^f-refecting a bout pa tterns in our ma th i ca n book - lets. The students are currently writing unit tests and they wi share these at interviews. in our un it of inqu ky, the grads 1 are tearing a bout their rights and respond iiii-ties. The grades- 2-3 are researching differ ent gi^l organizations and will present their information. we willpack Samaritan's Purse sroeb^es again this year, if you have anything you’d ike to donate, pleasedrop Moffat the school O ur goa l is to send a way 12 shoeboxes. Grades 4/5/6-Altyson, Ava km ilo November 2016 • Milo School • www. miloschool.ca Empowering Lifelong Leo«neii School Supplies - items such as pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books Hygiene Items - Items such as: facecloth, toothbrush, comb, and soap. Please place soap in a seal-able bag Toys & Other Gifts - Items such as: stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toyiewelry, t- Upcoming Curriculum Outcomes Language Arts • Practising reading for fluency • Retelling text and telling about their favourite pa rts • Using a checklist and setting writing goals Matti « Equal or not equal (grade 1) • Extending increasing patterns (grade 2j « Extending decreasing patterns (grade 3j Social Studies « Groups 1 am part of (grade 1) « Global aid organizations (grades 2-3) Science « Seasonal changes French Ì ma famille « Les mois et les jours « Il fait .¿'les temps PARENTS! We are now texting! Parents if you want to sign up for School Text Messages, call the office today! © Our School Goals were shared at the October Parent Council meeting and parents were pleased with the goals towards continuous improvement that lies ahead for the school year. Milo's goals are focusing on 1) improving our literacy achievement, 2) enhancing our education quality through implementing IB methods, and 3) continuing to build a safe and caring learning community. Some highlights for the goals include: Increasing student leadership opportunities through grade 5-9 leadership class and committees, building mental health awareness through a headstrong club, improving student achievement through education quality standards, and implementing the International Baccalaureate program through inquiry, reflection and action. Page 3 SiMILO Greetings from Mr. Tetrault (grades 7-9 and administration) We are off to a good start getting our routines in order and getting focused on learning. In Language Arts the grades 7-9 students are working with the theme Who Am I? Students have written short biographies of their classmates, and are working through drafting and editing their work and learning about punctuation to improve the quality. We have engaged with several poems, and the grade 9 students have read anectdotes, and mémoires. We have been comparing the form and effect of different genres and discussing how to create powerful imagery in writing. We have all learned about the patterns employed in writing fables and the students have begun to write their own fables. You should see some at the fall fair. Grade 7,8's have begun a Who Am I? book club where we are engaging with the novel Fire Girl, while the Grade 9's have their own book club under the theme of Future Worlds with the novel The Hunger Games as the focus. We will continue these clubs for the next month with some opportunities for creative writing, proof-reading and editing mixed in. In Social Studies Grade 7 and 8’s have been learning about how world-views get formed and how they can be changed. This is a general idea that is explored throughout the year. We have started with investigations into the origins of the Western world view in the Middle Ages in Europe. Students are creating glossaries and a word wall to help with vocabulary, answering comprehension questions, and creating fictitious dialogues between characters from the historical time period. They will do some drawings as part of a unit on comparing perspectives within specific societies. In Grade 9 we are exploring the Canadian political system. Students are learning to identify perspectives on different issues, and to understand how decisions get made within our political system. Students will soon begin to practice taking on a perspective, arguing for it, and explore how their chosen issue could become part of the political decision making process. They will demonstrate their understanding by writing opinion pieces, and arguing orally for a position. The Grade 4-6's have been working through an assessment phase in math, both with written assessments and online with Math Prodigy, an online math learning program we have just started with. The next topic for all levels will be the identification and classification of different 2D and 3D shapes and their properties, followed by addition skills geared to their specific levels. Math Prodigy can be accessed from home with a computer and internet access. Once students master a skill the program moves them on to the next skill and level. The Grade 1 - 4 students in Math Literacy have been working on matching shapes with their names, and identifying their characteristics. We have also practiced using different body parts and objects to measure distances in the gym and classroom. In PE the grades 1 -4's have been reviewing Essential Agreements for how to successfully learn during Physical Education classes. Skills learned so far are falling forward and backward and using different forms of locomotion. We have practiced catching and throwing with drills and games. Mr. Tetrault Greetings from Mr. Munton -grades 4-6, and 7-9 math It has been a learning adventure in Class 456 over the past month. Students have been learning about comprehension and why it's important to understand what they are reading. This is also a component of the recently completed Fountas and Pinnell benchmark assessment. Some of the highlights this month have included preparing plasticine models, writing samples and drawings that were entered in the Milo Fall Fair. We have also spent time focused on the IB Learner Profile - looking at what it means to be empathetic and a thinker. During our inquiry (Social/Science) time, Grade 4s and 5s have focused on First Nations Territories and how we show respect for historical places and artifacts. This was why our recent field trip to Blackfoot Crossing was one that fit beautifully into our discussions. Grade 6s have been working through the Evidence and Investigation Science unit, having opportunities to complete analysis of classmates printing and their own fingerprints. In Math with the Grade 7 to 9 class we are beginning new units looking at rational numbers, decimals, and square roots. In homeroom Grades 5-9 Explore It, the students have continued working in leadership committees, as well as reflected on current events and presented their findings to the class. It has been wonderful to hear students think critically and ask questions that require a great deal insight and thought. Mr. Munton First Nations and-Rural Students Mental Health Conference! On Tuesday, October 4, three students each from Milo and Arrowwood schools attended the inaugural Headstrong Youth Anti-Stigma Summit at Mount Royal University in Calgafy. Put on by the Mental Health Commission of Canada specifically for First Nations, Métis and rural students, the summit focused on open dialogue, encouragement, and the tools needed to confront mental health stigma directly. Students were challenged by speakers who told their stories of struggle and recovery from depression and other mental illnesses. First Nation's rap artist Drezus brought a message of strength and conviction to the summit asking students to believe in themselves and their abilities to become leaders in their communities. Later in the day, students were divided into small groups to discuss and come up with stigma-challenging activities they could share with their classmates when they returned to school. Ideas such as possible support groups, a dedicated mental health week and bringing in inspirational speakers were put forth. It was wonderful to see students from across Alberta come together and express their feelings about a subject that is often misunderstood. Page 4 Símilo November 2016 • Milo School • www. miloschool.ca PROVIDING FUEL, LUBRICANTS, AG EQUIPMENT, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS, HOME & BUILDING SUPPLIES AND TIRES, ARROWWOOD CO-OP IS COMMITTED TO HELP SERVE YOU BETTER. ARROWWOOD CO-OP LOCALLY INVESTED | COMMUNITY-MINDED | LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 206 Railway Avenue Main Store 403.534.3800 ♦ Tire Shop 403.534.3804 • Toll Free 1.888.534.3803 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00, Saturday 8:00 - 4:00 24 HOUR CARDLOCKS -ARROW WOOD, MILO, CARSELÂND G.D.'s REPAIR =* Licensed Automotive Technician => Friendly, reliable service => Maintenance and repairs => ALL your mechanical needs Call Gerald Deitz 403-599-2354 403-599-2464 Leagues are being set up right away. Please contact Chris Gauthier 403-869-5589., recreation@villageofmilo.ca or come to meeting Nov. 1,7:30pm Beginners and junior curlers are welcome! MEN'S League - Monday Nights STICK League - Tuesday Nights MIXED League - Thursday Nights Sunday, November 27 3:30 p.m. (Game starts 4:00 p.m.) Everyone welcome Please bring snacks Buy your Grey Cup Tickets! Available in businesses around town and from club members Contact: Rec Director Chris Gauthier 403-869-5589, recreation@villageofmilo.ca or Denise Myers 403-599-2474 denlou46@yahoo.ca Grey Cup Weekend - bonspiel will finish before game possibility bonspiel will only be Saturday COUPE 2016 GREY CUP TORONTO T , MILO CURLING CLUB GREY CUP PARTY Milo Curling Club Stick Curling Bonspiel November 26 & 27, 2016 Everyone welcome (curlers and non-curlers, all ages) Come try your hand at stick curling. It’s easy and lots of fun!! 2 person teams, no sweeping between hog lines Milo Curling Club Stick Bonspiel November 26 - 27 Chris Gauthier 403-869-5589 Denise Mvers 403-599-2474 Milo Curling Club Men's Bonspiel February 5-12 Greg Deitz 403-899-7387 Steve Bertschy 403-485-8542 Milo Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel February 17 -19 Tammy Lahd 403-599-2254 Clarice Gilbert 403-485-1128 Milo Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 2 - 5 Jackie Heather 403-485-1135 Travis Deitz 403-485-8478 The devoted wife. Barry returned from a doctor's visit one day and told his wife that the doctor said he only had 24 hours to live. Wiping away her tears, he asked her to make love with him. Of course she agreed and they made passionate love. Later, Barry was getting into bed when he realised he now had only eight hours of life left. He touched his wife's shoulder and said, "Honey? Please? Just one more time before I die?" Barry's wife agreed, and again they enjoyed a torrid session. Then afterward the loving wife rolled over and fell asleep. Barry, however, heard the clock ticking in his head, and he tossed and turned until he was down to only four more hours. He tapped his wife on the shoulder to wake her up. "Honey, I only have four hours left! Could we.?" His wife sat up abruptly, turned to him and said, "Listen Barry, I’m not being funny. but I have to get up in the morning and you don't." One day in the Garden of Eden, God noticed that Adam seemed a little depressed. Since Adam was in paradise, God was concerned. God asked Adam, "What's wrong ?" Adam replied that he was lonely, as he didn't have anyone to talk to. God thought carefully about the problem for a moment. Then God said he was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman, named 'Eve'. God said, "This person named Eve will gather food for you, and when you discover clothing, she'll wash it for you. Eve will always agree with every decision you make. She will bear your children, and never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them. "Eve will never nag you, and she will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you've had a disagreement. Your new companion will never have a headache, and will freely give you love and passion whenever you need it." "Wow!" Adam said. "That sounds just great!" But then, because Adam understood the way the universe worked, he asked God, "By the way, what will a woman like this cost?" God replied, "An arm and a leg." Then Adam asked, "What can I get for a rib?" And the rest is history. This marriage needs help? While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor. "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." Then he addressed Tom, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Robin Hood whole wheat, isn't it? A husband and wife go to a counselor after 15 years of marriage. The counselor asks them what the problem is and the wife goes into a tirade listing every problem they have ever had in the 15 years they've been married. She goes on and on and on. Finally, the counselor gets up, walks around the desk, embraces the wife and kisses her passionately. The woman shuts up and sits quietly in a daze. The counselor turns to the husband and says, "This is what your wife needs at least three times a week. Can you do this?" The husband thinks for a moment and replies, "Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I fish." Se xvho’ ^ou are. because those A\iio mind don't matter and those Avho matter don’t mind. MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS Club Events November 2016 November 2- Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 10 - Remembrance Day Service School 10: 30 a.m. November 16 ■ Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 19 ■ Champion 70th Charter Night Donations: • $500 to Alberta Children's Hospital • Cost of wood for fixing some playground equipment. 4-H Calf: At our October 19 meeting, Kayla Bertschy presented us with a plaque thanking us for purchasing her calf. Coming Events: • Remembrance Day Service November 10 See ad below • Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo December 3 (see ad at left) • Fun Casino New Year's Eve - see below Milo Lions Community Calendar 2017: Get your updates and additions to Christopher Northcott (christopher_northcott@hotmail.com) by November 15. You can also drop off at Milo Library. ,W.‘ ¡S' ♦ ♦ & ♦ Remembrance Milo Lions Club Service School Fun Casino B Saturday (New Year’s Eve) December 31, 2016 at Milo Community Hall Casino 7:00 - 11:00 pm Year’s Celebration at midnight Over $2000 in prizes Admission: $30 Includes play money and BBQ beef supper Proceeds shared with Friends of the Library kt ■ r Thursday November 10 10:30 a.m. I at Milo School ♦ * V A A wolf pack of lies This photo is going around Facebook. Is it accurate? "A wolf pack: the first 3 are the old or sick, they give the pace to the entire pack. If it was the other way round, they would be left behind, losing contact with the pack. In case of an ambush they would be sacrificed. Then come 5 strong ones, the front line. In the center are the rest of the pack members, then the 5 strongest following. Last is alone, the alpha. He controls everything from the rear. In that position he can see everything, decide the direction. He sees all of the pack. The pack moves according to the elders pace and help each other, watch each other." ORIGIN: In December 2015, a photograph of a wolf pack marching through the snow began circulating via Facebook along with an inaccurate description about its hierarchy. While we don't know exactly who penned the dubious description attached to the picture, the earliest iteration we've found so far came from an Italian-language Facebook post dated 17 December 2015. This post was translated into English on 20 December 2015 and quickly went viral. Despite the image's popularity, however, the attached description of the inner workings of a wolf pack are inaccurate. The photograph shown was taken by Chadden Hunter and featured in the BBC documentary Frozen Planet in 2011, with its original description explaining that the "alpha female" led the pack and that the rest of the wolves followed in her tracks in order to save energy: A massive pack of 25 timberwolves hunting bison on the Arctic circle in northern Canada. In mid-winter in Wood Buffalo National Park temperatures hover around -40°C. The wolf pack, led by the alpha female, travel single-file through the deep snow to save energy. The size of the pack is a sign of how rich their prey base is during winter when the bison are more restricted by poor feeding and deep snow. The wolf packs in this National Park are the only wolves in the world that specialize in hunting bison ten times their size. They have grown to be the largest and most powerful wolves on earth. While this description is more accurate than the one shared in the viral Facebook post, some researchers would nonetheless dispute the use of the term "alpha." In David Meeh's 1999 paper "Alpha Status, Dominance, and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs," he argued that the concept of an "alpha" wolf who asserts his or her dominance over other pack members doesn't actually exist in the wild: Labeling a high-ranking wolf alpha emphasizes its rank in a dominance hierarchy. However, in natural wolf packs, the alpha male or female are merely the breeding animals, the parents of the pack, and dominance contests with other wolves are rare, if they exist at all. During my 13 summers observing the Ellesmere Island pack, I saw none. Thus, calling a wolf an alpha is usually no more appropriate than referring to a human parent or a doe deer as an alpha. Any parent is dominant to its young offspring, so "alpha" adds no information. Why not refer to an alpha female as the female parent, the breeding female, the matriarch, or simply the mother? Such a designation emphasizes not the animal's dominant status, which is trivial information, but its role as pack progenitor, which is critical information. This photograph is "real" in the sense that it shows a pack of wolves in Wood Buffalo National Park, but the pack is not being led by the three oldest members and trailed by an "alpha" wolf, as implied by a viral Facebook post. Instead, one of the stronger animals leads the group in order to create a path through the snow for them. Unless you are reading about what your friends had for dinner, or what the puppy next door looks like, if you are looking at it through social media, you are probably looking at a lie. village of MILO ALBERTA October 27, 2016 Dear Ratepayers, Milo continues to work with the Village of Arrowwood on sharing a Chief Administrative Officer and Development Officer. This has reduced administration costs for both villages while affording opportunities for the municipalities to work collaboratively. The transition to shared administration has not been without its challenges and there remains work to be dpne on further streamlining operations. While there was always some anticipation that the setup of this venture would require significant change, modifying policies and procedures to make things more manageable, the detailed nature of this work is time consuming. However, between now and next year, the villages are working toward cleaning up unnecessary accounts in their general ledgers and making clear financial policies to better direct administration. Arrowwood will transition to the same municipal software currently used by Milo, benefiting both municipalities by being able to jointly purchase the annual license for this software. In February of this year, the Village of Milo applied for a provincial grant along with the Villages of Champion and Lomond to update their land use bylaws. The three municipalities were successful recipients of provincial funding under the Alberta Community Partnership program for fifty percent of the costs associated with this update. While the current bylaws date back to 1998, newer land use bylaws are more detailed and more accessible to the general public, being more adaptable to regulating unique types of development and thereby encourage development. In 2014, the province introduced the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan, and it was this regional framework that made updating the land use bylaws a priority. Fortunately, by collaborating through the Oldman River Regional Services Commission, the villages of Champion, Lomond and Milo will be able to update these bylaws for around $4,000.00 apiece as opposed to the roughly $8,000 it would have cost without provincial funding. In 2016, the Village of Milo saw a reduction in its overall assessment for 2015, being the basis for 2016 taxes. While we believe matters will improve in the 2016 assessment with the construction of a new commercial building, it is also anticipated that the village will have to absorb the cost of a carbon tax. While we have tried to contain costs in the villages operating budget, the full impact of a carbon tax in 2017 is not yet known. For now, council has decided that a half of one mil increase on the residential tax rate will be prudent. There is a much smaller increase on commercial and industrial rates, however, farmland and vacant non-residential taxes will also increase half of one mil. Additional infrastructure works are being planned for 2017. The village will have completed around $400,000.00 of capital improvements in 2016, and we are fortunate to have the capital grant funding provided by the federal and provincial levels of government. A rehabilitation of the village’s wastewater sewer network is more or less complete, including some necessary improvements to street and sidewalks. Please consider the information provided here to be a conversation starter with village council and administration. We are happy to discuss village operations in more detail and I am willing to make appointments for those interested in learning more. Before the end of November, I am hopeful that we can schedule an evening for a village general meeting in the community hall, something similar to what we did last year. Looking toward 2017, we are anticipating that the costs associated with garbage collection and hauling will continue to rise, having a noticeable impact on your taxes. Furthermore, while the seniors requisition was very low this year, we are anticipating that the Marquis Foundation will be asking for a necessary increase in its 2017 budget. Village council and administration will work to have some information for you on these increases at our general meeting. Yours sincerely, Christopher Northcott Chief Administrative Officer P.O. Box 65, Milo, Alberta, Canada T0L1L0 www.villageofmilo.ca Tel: (403) 599-3883 Fax: (403) 599-2201VILLAGE OF MILO ALBERTA VILLAGE OF MILO COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 28, 2016 The special meeting of the council of the Village of Milo was held in the Milo Library on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016, commencing at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Barry Monner, Mayor Scott Schroeder, Deputy Mayor Louis Myers, Councillor Christopher Northcott, Chief Administrative Officer 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Monner called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. 2. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Res. No. 2016-09-28-01: Moved by Mayor Monner that the agenda be accepted as presented. CARRIED 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Res. No. 2016-09-28-02: Moved by Mayor Monner that the adoption of the minutes of the August 30th, 2016, Special Meeting be deferred to next the next meeting. CARRIED 4. STAFF REPORTS a. Administration Report Alberta Treasury Branch Paving, 2016 Capital Projects - JRaw Water Reservoir Aeration Library Structural Assessment Preliminary Audit for 2016 AUMA Convention Financial Report Council began discussing the servicing of commercial property on Centre Street for water and wastewater services. Deputy Mayor Schroeder declared a potential conflict of interest and excused himself from the meeting at 7:20 PM. Res. No. 2016-09-28-03: Moved by Councillor Myers that Council authorize Administration to repair water and sewer service to 121 Centre Street (Lots 17 and 18, Block 1, Plan 2930DM) as is deemed to be necessary, drawing upon the approved project under the M.S.I. Capital grant. CARRIED Deputy Mayor Schroeder rejoined the meeting at 7:23 PM. Res. No. 2016-09-28-04: Moved by Deputy Mayor Schroeder that Council accept the Administration Report as presented for information. CARRIED 5. COUNCILLOR REPORTS a. Scott Schroeder: Responded to a fire for the fire association. Special Meeting of Village of Milo Council on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 1 b. Louis Myers: - Met with Marty Hall and attended Marquis Foundation meeting. The Foundation may have to increase the requisition for 2017 which will impact taxes. - Lenze Kuiper of Oldman River Regional Services Commission sent him an information package. - Has yet to receive anything on Canadian Badlands or the Doctor Retention Committee. - Would like Administration to prepare a report on the last three years of utility costs for the next meeting. - Discussion with agreement by CAO. - Wonders if Administration can outline the headings of the Administration Report in the minutes of each meeting. - Discussion with agreement by CAO. c. Barry Monner: - Attended a very contentious Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting regarding a new hutterite colony near Carmangay. - Attended another appeal board meeting regarding contentious issues at the old airport southwest of Vulcan. - The original building contractor of the library took responsibility for the structural oversights at time of construction. They have undertaken repairs to the building at their cost. Res. No. 2016-09-28-05: Moved by Mayor Monner that Council accept the Councillor Reports as presented for information. CARRIED 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS a. Letter from Shawne Excavating Res. No. 2016-09-28-06: Moved by Councillor Myers that Council authorise Administration to abide by the terms of its contract with Shawne Excavating and instruct MPE Engineering to close out the contract with Shawne Excavating based on the quality assurance results taken of the asphalt works. CARRIED 8. NEXT MEETING a. TBD b. Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, October 18th, 2016, 7:00 PM at the Milo Library. c. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, October 18th, 2016, 7:30 PM at the Milo Library. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Monner adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM. Special Meeting of Village of Milo Council on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 2Its simple, just follow our 1, 2, 3's! 0O000O LIBRARY EDITIONL , * o ♦ * © © Drop off an unwrapped Rll out our "Secret Santa” Stop by the library the gently used or new book form. week of December 19th to at the library anytime •Optional* pick up what YOUR Secret starting November 7th until Add a festive card or note Santa left for you! December 9th. for your recipient. .■. . .-.-. . . . . ■ _______ 1. Drop off an unwrapped gently used or new book at Milo Library. Managers please forward the items in your bins with the destination of Coaldale between November 7th and December 9th. 2. Fill out a "Secret Santa" form and place itinside the book so those at the Coaldale Library can keep track of it. OPTIONAL - if you'd like you can attach a Seasons Greetings, card, note, etc. for your recipient, you can. 3. Wait patiently forJDecember 15th for your Secret Santa books to be delivered by our very own Santas! (Our delightful Delivery guys ;)) 1 3rd Annual' Lÿÿ !id?nsig 1° tjour Cf/onle Qiistmas styryl Lgoy some ÇsnUs ÇvkJs! pi I ! .a-J S^Tih“ jysWSi r3 Saturday, December 3, 2015 11 am - 1 pm at the Vulcan CRC £- Bring a food or toy donation for otir local food bank (°we Visit ÇaiL anJ ks ehts! f,.r îjJ Sponsored by Kinsmen, Lions, Royal Canadian Legion, Oilmen, Elks, Glacier Photography, ECSS. Rainbow Literacy, Market Street Vulcan, Threadlink Town of Vulcan Recreation Department and Vulcan Tourism Men are just happier people - here is why. There are a million reasons for the silly grin seen on mens’ faces as they stroll through life. Untold generations have shaped life to make it simpler, and more enjoyable for men. Examples? Life generally: • Your last name stays put. • The garage is all yours. • Car mechanics tell you the truth. • You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. • You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. • Wedding plans take care of themselves. • You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. • If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend. • One mood all the time. • Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. • You can play with toys all your life. • You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. • A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. Body image et cetera: • You can never be pregnant. • You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park* ® Wrinkles add character. • People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. • Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. • You never have strap problems in public. • The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. • You only have to shave your face and neck. • Your belly usually hides your big hips. • You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. • You can "do" your nails with a pocket knife. Nicknames: • If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. • If Mike, Dave and John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla and Four-eyes. Eating, and eating out: • Chocolate is just another snack. • You can open all your own jars. • The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. • When the bill arrives, Mike, Dave and John will each throw in $20, even though it's only for $32.50. • None of them will have anything smaller and none will actually admit they want change back. • When the girls get their bill, out come the pocket calculators. Money: • Same work, but more pay. • Wedding dress $5000. Wedding Tux rental-$100. • A man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs. • A woman will pay $1 for a $2 item that she doesn't need. but it's on sale. • Men’s underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. • Men can do Christmas shopping on December 24 in 25 minutes. Bathrooms: • A man has six items in his bathroom: toothbrush and toothpaste, shaving cream, razor, a bar of soap, and a towel. • The average number of items in the typical woman's bathroom is 337. • A man would not be able to identify more than 20 of these items. Arguments: • A woman has the last word in any argument. • Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument. The Future: ■ 2 • A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband. • A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife. Marriage: • A woman marries a man expecting he will change, but he doesn't. « A man marries a woman expecting that she won't change, but she does. Dressing up: • A woman will dress up to go shopping, water the plants, empty the trash, answer the phone, read a book, and get the mail. • A man will dress up for weddings and funerals. • As a man, you are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. • Men wake up as good-looking as they went to bed. • Women somehow deteriorate during the night. Offspring: • Ah, children, A woman knows all about her children. • She knows about dentist appointments and romances, best friends, favorite foods, secret fears and hopes and dreams. • A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house. No wonder men are happier! The Milo Hotel and Ts Saloon Check out our website: www.milohotel.ca r --- Wing Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. Try our new wing flavours: T's Bourbon BBQ T's Southern Comfort BBQ Tree Hugger (organic spices, no salt) SMOKIES, HOT DOGS, and PIZZA any time! ^MILO LIONS CLUB^ Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 3 Supper 5:30 pm Bingo 7:00pm At Milo Community Hall Everyone welcome! BAKE SALE by Milo Parent-Teacher Group between supper and bingo Jacqueline Knauft Registered Yoga Teacher - 200 hr ¡nknauft@qmail.com yoqabyiaki.wordpress.com Rewvesyow Spirit. Awakenyow Body. Calwyous Mi^vd. This will be an all ages class, aimed to introduce yoga to kids & teens. This will be for beginner students looking to try yoga or enhance there abilities in other activities. Children under age 12 wanting to take the class must have a parent or guardian registered & actively taking the class with them (1 parent with more than 1 child is ok, ANY student disrupting the class will be asked to leave without refund). This class will be for Beginner to Intermediate level students aged 18 & up. Each class will have a warm up sequence, a vinyasa style flow, a cool down sequence & a relaxation sequence. All sequences throughout will be based on a weekly theme. . - ■ ' ' ■ ted k . ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ at; THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP. OUR BEAUTY HAS GONE THROUGH THE OPERATION AND THINGS ARE LOOKING UP FOR HER AND HER FAMILY. SHE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THE HELP OF TRISH THOMPSON AND THE VILLAGE OF MILO, WE WILL FOREVER BE INDEBTED TO ALL OF YOU. WITH GRATITUDE FROM HER MOM LINE, DAD JP, HUSBAND RICHARD, SONS KYLER, KAYDEN, HY
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