Milo Canopener (November 1, 2007)

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An archive of the Milo Canopener. The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Archives at Milo Library to digitize and display this content. Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, AB T0L1L0 MILO CANOPENER November 2007 Edition no. 209 Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY N/C Winning poster in 2007 Legion Remembrance Contest Intermediate Age Group - Black & White Poster Entrant: Joelle Liewen Lethbridge, Alberta Immanuel Christian School General Stewart Branch #004Ad Rates Xmas Greeting Subscription Rates Business Directory $ 5.00 Milo $ 16.00 Quarter Page 6.00 3.00 (- pickup,delivery or mailed) Half Page 8.00 4.00 Mailed (outside Milo) 24.00 Full Pages 15.00 7.50 Single Copies 2.00 Christmas Greeting (bus card size) Classifieds 2.00 1.00 The following items are free of charge Notices Announcements ( Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc.) Cards of Thanks News items Articles Letters to the Editor are welcome. Please sign them, no letters will be printed if not signed. Requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. Many ways to forward your articles, notices and advertising: Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, Alberta, TOL 1L0 Email: [e-mail] Fax# 599 - 2457 (You can also fax to Milo Municipal Library at 599-3850) e-mail is the preferred method if possible. Faxed documents tend to be unclear Items may be left at Milo Green Foods in the Canopener box at back of store or at Milo Municipal Library or in the library book drop. Canopener volunteer staff Layout Editors - Barb Godkin - Colleen Bartsch Deanna Edwards Dariene Phillips 599-2213, 485-8389 599-2204 599-3887 599-3791 Production - Betty Armstrong Subscriptions - Darlene Phillips -. 599 - 3791 Notices - Any Canopener volunteers Cartoons & “Kids Say” - Marina Vannatta -. 381 - 6389 Please Note: The deadline for articles is the Monday before the last Friday of each month. Printing is done during the week.GOODS 8c SERVICES ^ MILO CAFE CHINESE 8. WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Simdav .8:30 am - 8.-00 pm Box 7 Doug Marks Office: [phone] ™jJ0' ^B PRESIDENT Fax: [phone] T0L 1L0 Mobile: [phone] Marks Oilfield Services Inc. j ' M Trucking, Gravel ip Oilfield Maintenance and Construction J Pipelining Pressure Washing and Steaming 4 Allan and T -CRfal'riSPerfechon t**’’ CATERING/SERVICE lolleen Bartsch MHO. Alta, phone. [phone] I B & £ Bfemtim jof scaled a Si0 [phone] P.O.Box 67 Milo, Alberta T0L1L0 Specializing in sandblasted mirrors & Cedar signs ^LMARy KAy Donna Bennett Deitz Independent Beauty Consultant P.O. Box 37, Milo, Alla. TOL 110 [phone] Donna Bennett Deitz Direct: [phone] Account Manager Small Business donna. b enn ettcl e i tz@sc oti a bank .com Marianne Armstrong Direct: [phone] Personal Ranking Officer marianne.annstron2(S}scotiabank.com Melissa Rooke Inquiries: [phone] Officer in Charge [e-mail] PO Box 150 Milo, AB TOL 1 L0 IsT" Cali Redirect: [phone] ill SCOliQPana Fax:[phone] Rob: Phillips Agricultural Products 1 and Services TlA Box 292 1 ■ J Lomond, Alberta m m 1G° Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: i-800-387-8485 Cellular. [phone] ITi Phillips Fax [phone] “Make Your Winning Move With Us” MLS Magnuson Realty HAROLD, NORMA, & LYLE MAGNUSON Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Centre Street East P.O. Box 958 Vulcan, AB TOL 2B0 Website: www.magnusonrealty.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: [phone] * Mud Pits * Winching * Sumps * Fuel, Flats " 24 Hour Emergency Service" * Holding Tanks * Lock-outs Ready & Reliable * Cisterns * Recoveries * Basement * R.V. Towing Floods * Small Repairs [PHONE JOEJ GIS Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0 @8 MILO SEED CLEANESTD ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown, Cleaner Crops are Grown, Sheldon Walker Manager (Esso) VULCAN VILLAGE GAS BAR P.O, BOX 425 VULCAN. AITA. TOL 2B0 PHONE: [phone] FOOD TO CO Garry & Bernardine Nelson 485-2519 Septic Solutions Inc♦ Septic System Design and Installation Soil Testing DAN KING 403-599-3909 CORNER STORE & GARAGE OIL - GAS - DIESEL - REPAIRS - WELDING A.M.A. TOWING MERV & FRANCES GOLDTHORPE 485-6671 Cell: 485-0665 GRANT, KRYSTALOWiCH & BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Phone: [phone] AARDVARK PEST CONTROL SERVICES® A. P. C. S. JERRY GAUTREAU P.C.T. Diploma, AIB Certified & ASi Certified SUITE 213, 204 - 1440 52nd STREET N.E. CALGARY, ALBERTA T2A 4T8 Tel: (403) 273-MICE (6423) Fax: [phone]Richardson Partners Financial Limited FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT Lori Vooys CIM, FCSI, FMA, APM First Vice President Wealth Advi sor [e-mail] The Stevenson Vooys Group Suite 1000-333 7th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1 Teu [phone] Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 1 [phone] www.rpll.com FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 485-2368 Scott D. Fairbanks - Denturist OFFICE HOURS Wednesday 9:00a.m.-)4:30 p.m. Friday;9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Vulcan Optometric Clinic (Dr. (B. L. cTrumv JL Optometrist Open Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. BOX 972 VULCAN,ALBERTA TOL 2B0 TELEPHONE [phone] (EMERGENCIES ONLY 485-2886) IDoa (So Mo LteaDtmll)® Vi V\ L i ml m [phone] P.O. Box 87, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada G. D’s REPAIR FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS & REPAIRS iiEFSaRSf ®u MfiS® I (Vf TV . Call: Gerald DeitzSTYLIST X 599-2491 X MILO Wednesday - Men’s Walkin 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. HOURS: Tuesday - Friday Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only) 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. < > < > Perms, colors, streaks, foils, lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips. THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With A Taste of Rural Alberta HOURS: Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm First Place ~ Senior Poem Entrant: Corley Farough Taber, AB St. Mary’s Roman Catholic School Taber Branch #020 Crosses Crosses are standing row after row A silent reminder of men we don’t know Men who have given up all of their lives Men who left children and warm loving wives The long fearful wait then the tender goodbyes The burden and sorrow, the look in their eyes The brush of a hand cross the cheek of his girl Then boarding the plane all at once in a whirl A strange country abroad with its sights and its smells He thinks of his Canada and his heart nearly swells ‘Cause he’s brave and he’s strong and his heart’s full of hope With the war all around future plans help him cope He stands up for the good and the truth and the right And he eats dreams and sleeps with his gun in his sight Reads letters from home again and again His modest attempt to wash away pain 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 TOJ 0S0 1/2 mile north Fax [phone] Sunday Brunch November 18 Brunch starts @ noon Music by ‘‘Golden Age Gospel Group@ 1:00 pm Phone for your reservation! Country Christmas Saturday, December 1 Stop all day for Christmas Shopping Specials Turkey Supper @ 5:00 pm Phone for your supper reservation! Ladies Wine and Cheese Party Thursday, December 6 “Come and go” party format, starts at 7:00 pm includes Christmas shopping specials This pain is his gut is not hunger or fear But the loss of his innocence and all he holds dear He looks at a photo all battered and torn This face is the reason his heart feels forlorn In the pit of his soul is an ache he can’t mend The news hits him hard of the death of a friend The sickening feeling of loss only grows As the fields keep filling with crosses in rows He puts on his helmet and picks up his gun This battle for peace has only begun If tomorrow will come he does not know But crosses are standing, row after rowLETTER TO THE EDITOR Legion Did anyone read a magazine called Irrigating Alberta? A story on page 6 referring to Land use framework should be of concern to farmers and ranchers in Alberta. This L.U.F. is a policy being developed by professionals that have some knowledge of the water supply in Alberta. When I look at the organizations some of these people represent, I am not too sure if agriculture is being included in their concerns. Most of the organizations appear to me to be a little on the green side. I see no Rancher groups among the experts listed. In this article there is a reference as to the management of Public and Private land. I do not need another person helping me manage my private land. To me this means more Govt, regulation (interference) on how farmers and rancher look after their property. As most of you all know you can no longer remove a dead animal from your property without a permit. How important is this? Some of the comments in this magazine are referring to the restrictions that will be placed on the use of Agriculture water. For example you may be told to limit amount of water you use on your crop as other people need it more. If we are not vigilant on what is being proposed, we will be blind sided by regulations we know nothing about. People like to make rules that affect other people, who end up paying the cost. You should read this magazine yourself as these are my interpretation of what I think is being discussed. Grant Lahd Editor’s Note: article was on the web and is printed on the following pages. Second Place ~ Intermediate Poem Entrant: Nicole Stewart Lethbridge, AB Father Leonard Van Tighem School General Stewart Branch #004 Eyes Remembrance Day is here once more. I sit at a ceremony, lonely and bored. There are seniors galore in dresses and ties, I don’t understand ‘till I look in their eyes. A mother’s eyes glow with the ghost of her son Who lost his life that had barely begun. Just a few rows over eyes look to her love Who’s now watching her from heaven above. A daughter’s eyes shine with love for her dad. She never knew him, what fun would they’ve had? A brother’s eyes fill with tears because He never told his sister just how proud he was. The eyes the most haunting are in the front row, A blue so bright they cut into my soul. A single tear forms in the comer and rolls Down his face through the creases and fold. He thinks of that day that he left on that ship Not knowing what would come on that horrible trip. The tears, the violence, the pain and the fright. He thinks of the visions that still haunt his nights. He thinks of the battle he barely escaped. Why was he the one who was given this fate? To this day he can hear the air raid alarms As he thinks of his best friend who died in his arms. A tear falls down for each memory he sees. Suddenly it clicks, it makes sense to me. We must honor our heroes with love and respect, That’s why we’re all here today: Lest we forget.irrigating Alberta Fall 2007 Fage i oisi ^limliEL dommxmlaatlom. [ Home ] [ Recent Work J [ Services ) [ Events ] [ Photo Gallery ] [ About us ] Irrigating Alberta Fall 2007 Irrigating Alberta publishes twice a year in the Farm Press Ad-Visor Subscriptions are $15 Can/year anywhere in the world. Call 1-877-328-0048 to subscribe. Alberta Government Takes on Land Use Framework Giant step forward or giant exercise in lip service? by C. Lacombe Does Alberta have the gumption to fashion a Land Use Framework (LUF) that will protect its natural resources and the fortitude to make it work? Irrigating Alberta talked to eight professionals with abundant knowledge about water resources in Alberta and asked them to name three key things the LUF needs to include to protect our water resources. Some of these professionals are taking part in the process to develop the LUF and some are not. To begin, according to the LUF website, "A land-use framework provides an approach to better manage Voices heard Bill Berzins Chair Bow River Basin Council Patsy Cross Limnologist (fresh water biologist) Danielle Droitsch Bow RiverKeeper Executive Director Lome Fitch Professional Biologist David Hill Alberta Irrigation Projects Association Executive Director Stephanie Palechek Oldman Watershed Council Executive Director Bob Sandford Chair United Nations Water for Life Decade Heather Sinton AENV Manager Environmental Integration Land Use Framework website: http://landuse.aiberta.ca public and private lands and resources to meet long-term economic, social and environmental goals. It is intended to become government policy that will help governments, industry and other groups make land-use decisions based on a foundation of sound environmental management. The framework will apply to all private and public land in the province." First, let's give the government kudos for attempting this policy development in the first place. It has the potential to be far-reaching, innovative and instrumental in the future health of our province. Consider how many Albertans and Alberta businesses/industries have an impact on our landscape and you begin to appreciate the task at hand. Political change Perhaps this is why the professional opinions voiced on this question raised the issue of political will to create and enforce an effective LUF. Danielle Droitsch put it this way, "We need clarity of the government's commitment to implement the LUF and to be accountable. The government should make specific commitments to adopt a framework that has teeth." Lome Fitch expressed concern about political will in this way, " In many of the provincial efforts toward planning, few of them have ever resulted in any substantial change because none of them had any political will behind them to actually implement the recommended changes. The Alberta Forest Conservation Strategy is an excellent example of something that Albertans poured a lot of time and effort into, but there was no will to implement it and it died.” Another challenge brought up by our specialists is the process for integrating the decision-making across all sectors of government, industry and the public. "The actual finding of a mechanism for integrated decision-making that recognizes the unique political entities that exist, I think will be a huge, huge challenge. They all pursue their own mandates; yet, they all share the same watershed. I think there are some difficulties here but I don't think they are insurmountable," says David Hill. Heather Sinton added this thought, "I see the LUF setting some policy direction at a very high level. It wouldn't make a decision at a municipal level per se about development, but it would give direction to the municipality and watershed groups as to.what is appropriate and what is not. So, it would guide those land use decisions." Regarding land use decisions, one of the first recognitions Alberta and Albertans need to make according to these experts is that we can’t have everything, everywhere, all the time. "While I don't think anyone is opposed to the idea of limits, we still like to think that, if we do this right, we can have everything we want all of the time. I'm not sure we have that amount of flexibility. I think by a very careful process of integration, we probably can get much more of the things that are important to us," says David Hill. He and others point out that there may be places in Alberta that simply are not suited for development that greatly alters the landscape and interferes with its ability to provide ecological goods and services such as water quantity and quality. This would be a recognition of sensitive or unique landscapes within the province. As Bill Berzins put it, "We need proper assessment of cumulative effects on the landscape that supports decision-making regarding the fate of increasingly rare natural landscapes." Stephanie Palecheck put it this way, "Identity vulnerable landscapes and sensitive areas that contribute to the cleanliness of the water in the watershed and protect them. Not only the national and provincial parks, there are other areas that need special protection in order to protect our water sources. There are some areas that just shouldn't be touched." Lome Fitch agrees, but believes that the best way to ensure we can protect these areas is through awareness and extension activities to get the public to accept this is important. "The LUF needs to include a much more concerted effort with awareness, extension and education. The second most powerful piece of federal legislation, after the Income Tax Act, is the federal Fisheries Act enacted in 1868. A year after confederation, the people of Canada said, 'Fish are important.' So, why aren't we up to our armpits in fish in http://www.umbel.ca/IA%20fall%202007.htm 10/29/2007 Irrigating Alberta Fall 2007 Page 2 ofJL Canada? I think it's because the law in itself isn’t enough." Nor is it enough in our experts' opinions to create a strong LUF without tying it into the Water For Life Strategy. "The LUF and Water For Life cannot operate separate from one another. The government should fully integrate Water For Life with the LUF making watersheds the planning unit." says Droitsch. Palechek points out that these two planning documents are actually working toward very similar objectives. The final administrative-type change in provincial thinking needed in order for the LUF to protect water resources is a reassessment of incentives for change. Berzins brings up economic incentives that promote sustainable development. In other words, support and reward people and industry that find sustainable ways to live within our environmental capacity. Although there are people who also bring up the idea of disincentives; which are big sticks to punish those who refuse to operate sustainably. Dave Hill steps outside the box and suggests we may explore radical ideas such as sharing of municipal revenues so that a municipality that contains an area deemed sensitive and not suitable for development can continue to prosper while accepting less development to generate taxes. "For example, if an upstream rural municipality was willing to say 'we don't want any developments of this type because of the need to protect this area for the health of the overall watershed,' they could know that taxpayers aren't adversely impacted because of that decision.' It might mean sharing of tax revenues between municipalities or investigating issues around development credits." And now for the nitty-gritty on watershed protection Assuming Alberta and Albertans can master the complex political landscape to ensure the LUF has traction to move forward, what kind of actual landscape protection do we need to guarantee water quality and quantity for future generations? For a global perspective, Irrigating Alberta went to Bob Sandford. Sandford knows water issues on this planet. He can pull up examples from all over the globe to illustrate how land and water management decisions look 10, 20, 50 or 100 years later. Here again we hear the term integration, but now integration refers to land and water management rather than political entities or stakeholders. Sandford advises, "Explore the relationship between natural ecosystems, protection, cultivation and surface and ground water availability. We have to look at hydro-ecology. We have to examine how the relationship functions between our terrestrial ecosystems and the amount of water that's available; how you modify, control and plan the types of ecosystem plants you have in your landscape to optimize the amount of water availability you might need. What's growing in your upland areas, riparian areas and how much water is withdrawn naturally for various purposes because of the content and nature of your ecosystems. For instance, the tremendous influence of natural prairie grasses and how they affect hydrology and store carbon compared to cultivated forests or invasive species that can generate water loss that ultimately affects how much water is available to you." He explains that in South Africa they are changing upland plants in order to influence the amount of water available in the lowlands. Several experts also talked about integrating surface and ground water management. This is an acknowledgement of their connectedness and somewhat new thinking for most people. However, science now confirms that surface and ground water systems work together and feed each other. This is one factor that makes protecting the uplands of watersheds the most important for the health of our watersheds according to Sandford and others who echoed his concern. We know now that water from the rivers fills underground aquifers in eastern Alberta. This brings us to Berzins over-arching issues such as proper assessment of cumulative impacts on our watersheds and proper valuation of ecological values over many generations. "(It) allows for proper comparison between economic value created through incremental degradation and long term value derived from a combination of development and preservation," Berzins says. This ties into our experts' choice for the next most important area for conservation and protection in the province; riparian zones. This is the green area next to any surface waterbody. "There are ways of defining those scientifically and those should be mapped for the whole province and setbacks delineated accordingly," Sinton says. Setbacks came up repeatedly talking with these experts. Patsy Cross said it most succinctly, "There needs to be intelligent setbacks that consider the shape of the land and the shape of hydraulic connection and riparian area soils and inter­connectedness between surface and groundwater." These were the top picks by our experts to protect our water resources. The discussion also moved into some specific how to items such as stricter guidelines for the things we allow to get into our watercourses through human activity. These include erosion control, wastewater management, storm water management and urban policies to keep out contaminants generated at the public level. On these issues, Lome Fitch gets the last word, "I think my dream for the LUF would be something that would value water and where it is collected, stored and released." Government Ministries involved in the LUF development Sustainable Resource Development Energy Environment Agriculture and Food Municipal Affairs and Housing Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations Conservation Ethic Rooted in Family Tradition Grandpa starts a tradition In 1924, Alfred Damas Kettenbach, left his career as an army engineer and bought a farm in Wheatland County. It was a parcel of open prairie full of opportunity and with the basics in place. In the old photos, there is a house, bam, a couple of outbuildings and lots of prairie grass. However, Kettenbach had a plan and a wealth of knowledge to draw upon to create a prairie oasis. He engineered an orchard complete with water flow grades, shelterbelt protection and a large kitchen garden. http://www.umbel.ca/IA%20fall%202007.htm 10/29/2007 Snake Valley Drop-In News Cribbage Games Monday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Health Nurse and Foot Care The health nurse will be at the Drop-In on Wednesday, November 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. General Meeting Friday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m.___________ Pack To TheBasiCs Personal Pampering for the Whole Family SCALP TREATMENTS FACIALS MANICURES PEDICURES NATURAL BRONZE SPRAY TANNING Each procedure takes about 60 min Milo at Trends.1st Wednesday & Thursday of month Vulcan at Hair Hut. 3rd & 4th Wednesdays of month 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday of month Peter Dawson Lodge.2nd Wednesday of month Gift Certificates available For appointment call: Sheila Winch 599-2223 or 485-8070 MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER, 2007 November 7 - Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 8 - Vulcan Interclub November 14 - Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m. November 19 - Okotoks Interclub November 21 - Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 28 - Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m. Remembrance Day Ceremony and Dedication of Canadian Armed Forces Wall - join us for this important dedication Thursday, November 8, 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph (west entrance to Milo). Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo - mark your calendars for our annual event on Saturday, December 1 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Activities: - Lion John Watson, our District Governor, visited Milo Club on October 17.HIGHLIGHTS OF VILLAGE OF MILO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 2007 New Council The new Council was sworn in at the Organizational Meeting held before the Regular Meeting. Steve Edwards was appointed as Mayor and Robert Phillips will serve as Deputy Mayor and various committee and board representations were decided among the Council for the 2007-08 term. Palliser Regional Schools Council approved adding a Village of Milo link to the Palliser website and setting up the Palliser link to the Village website to promote communication and awareness of what is happening in the School Division and Milo School to the public. Administration will also advise Palliser on how to contribute to the Can Opener with any updates and information that needs to target the Milo community specifically. VBDS The Vulcan Business Development Society’s Technology Committee has received notification to submit a full and detailed proposal of their “Vulcan Innovation Project” which was put forward to the Rural Development Fund for consideration. If funding is eventually approved, this project will employ qualified personnel to implement, administer and train others in the use of the existing technology infrastructure located throughout local organizations in the County to introduce new ideas, education and targeted knowledge for the commercial or person benefit of the residents of the County. This learning resource will hopefully have many positive impacts for our existing businesses and open up opportunities to keep ourselves and our children in the community when we access secondary education. Contractor Tendering Council gave approval for Sim-Flo Systems to begin the tendering process for a Contractor for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project. Council also approved using UMA Engineering’s services tender the Contractor position for the new 2 cul-de-sac subdivision. Annexation Council finalized the taxation implementation plan for the land owners affected by the annexation of the remainder of the NW 31 -18-21-W4 quarter. This plan will now be forwarded to the landowners for their approval. Cemetery Policy After discussion of the use of a By Law or Policy as the best way to implement the revisions to the Milo East Cemetery Policy, Council approved amending the current Cemetery Policy to include the changes. Councillor Phillips MOVED that in addition to the amendments made at the August 20, 2007 meeting, the revised Cemetery Policy also state that the payment of the $100.00 deposit does not in any way imply ownership of the plot. Ownership of all the cemetery plots will remain at all times in the name of the Village of Milo. CARRIED. Public Works Townsman Myers thanked Mayor Edwards and Councillor Phillips for all their help with the recent repair of the main valve at Railway Avenue and Centre Street and commented that it was a valuable learning experience for the future. The Village will again be placing snow fences on the north side of 2nd Street North and at Lions Park Playground this year. Townsman Myers will be doing this project in November. Street Lights Council asked Administration to notify Fortis of a street light at 1st Avenue and 2nd Street North which is not working and of the power pole at Railway Avenue and Centre Street which now has an even more pronounced lean since the recent water valve repair. Next Meeting The next Meeting of the Village of Milo was scheduled for Monday November 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Office. The draft minutes for the October 15, 2007 meeting can be viewed in their entirety at the Village Office during regular office hours. These draft minutes will be approved at the November 19, 2007 Council meeting.PO Box 242, Lomond, AB TOL 1G0 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] APPLY FOR A MASTERCARD AT YOUR BRANCH OR ON LU NEAT WWW.PASSIONFORTHEPUCK.COM EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR CHOICE REWARDS OR GLOBAL PAYMENT MASTERCARD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30,2007 YOU'LL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC ENTRY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!! PLAY THE "PASSION FOR THE PUCK’GAME ONLINE Thanks to all who came out for coffee and donuts on Credit Union Day. We had a GREAT time visiting with everyone!!It’s that time of year again and we would really appreciate your help. Time for the annual cleaning of the Community Hall, (somehow we did miss last year) Friday, November 9, 2007 9:00 a.m. Please BYOB (bring your own buckets) And rags if possible. Thank you for your help The Hall Board Should you have any questions, please call Colleen Deitz at 599-2306Regional Deadlines Display Ad Wednesday @ 4pm Classified Display Ad Wednesday @ 4pm Classified Word Ad Wednesday @ 4pm Call Gwen for more information 485^2036 Maureen Howard Classifieds/Customer [e-mail] [e-mail] Advocate Deadlines Display Ad Friday @ Noon Classified Display Ad Friday @ Noon Classified Word Ad Friday ® 3pm Call Gwen for more information 485-2036 Hey Milo! [e-mail] [e-mail] We would love to cover more of your community events. Please call Stephen at 485-2036 and let hime know about events in your community you would like covered. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY CLASSIFIED WORD AD RATES $7.20 for 20 words + .10c each added word plus GST. 2nd week discount $4.17 plus GST ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID before publishing. REGULAR DISPLAY RATE $6.06 per col. in. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATE $7.80 per col. in. [e-mail] Visit us on line Call Gwen for all you advertising needs! ^HbcriyUcn JZates $38.“.1 year within the County of Vulcan $61A .1 year outside the County of Vulcan 31 www.vulcanadvocate.com Book your ad into the Advocate, Regional . "jJ JHPP or across the Province! Ph: 485-2036 Fax: [phone] \ i«»j [e-mail] FALL FAIR WINNERS The Milo Fall Fair was held on September 29th. Following the barbecued supper the awards were presented to the following winners. SECTION OVERALL JUNIOR OVERALL ADULT NEEDLECRAFT SEWING HOBBIES ADULT ART FLOWERS & PLANTS PHOTOGRAPHY VEGETABLES CANNING HOME COOKING GRAIN & FORAGE JUNIOR COOKING DONOR ELSIE VOOYS MEMORIAL MILO CAFE MILO SEED CLEANING B & S CREATIVE DESIGN MARK’S OILFIELD SERVICE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA G. D. 'S REPAIRS MAGNUSON REALTY MAGNUSON REALTY SLICK-UP SALOON ARROWWOOD CO-OP MILO GREEN FOODS GOLDHAWK PRINTING PRARIE PERFECTION CATERING VITERRA TRENDS BY T.C. JUNIOR ART B & B AG. SERVICE JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY MR. R’S LTD. JUNIOR HANDICRAFTS BACK TO THE BASICS WRITING ZODIAC TRUCKING WINNER MIRIAM DEITZ SHANNON REYNOLDS SHANNON REYNOLDS MARCY FORBES SHANNON REYNOLDS SHANNON REYNOLDS MARY PETERS ELVA GORE FRANCIS THOMPSON NANCY BERTSCHY COLTON WALKER KYLEE BOOTH SADIE EDWARDS ADRIENNE DEITZ MIRIAM DEITZ ADAM PRENTICE JOHN BERTSCHY JOEL CAMPBELL SPECIAL CONTESTS CANNING BEST JAM PEACH (1) ELVA GORE (2) JOANNE MONNER (3) MONA MIDDLESTEAD BAKING BEST PIE (2 CRUST, APPLE) (1) ELVA GORE (2) LAVONA DIXON BEST BREAD MULTI GRAIN (1) BURT CAMPBELL (2) ELVA GORE SPECIAL CONTESTS JUNIORS 7 & UNDER RICE CRISP SQUARES (1) SADIE EDWARDS (2) BROGAN BOOTH (3) KADEN BOOTH 8 TO 11 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (1) COLTON WALKER (2) KYLEE BOOTH (3) LESLIE EDWARDS NEEDLECRAFT SEWING HOBBIES ADULT ART FLOWERS & PLANTS PHOTOGRAPHY VEGETABLES CANNING tlbME COOKING GRAIN & FORAGE Jft. COOKING JR. ART JR. PHOTOGRAPHY JR. HANDICRAFTS JR. WRITING BEST OF SHOW BETTY LAHD MARCY FORBES LARRY UMSCHEID CISKA PETERSON JOANNE MONNER MARY PETERS BARB GODKIN JANETTA NORTHCOTT ELVA GORE FRED BERTSCHY TWYLA FITZPATRICK JULIA BEXTE ERICA BEXTE MIRIAM DEITZ GINA DEITZ 12 TO 16 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (1) SARA PRENTICE (2) GINA DEITZ (3) LISA DEITZOTHER WINNERS DOLL HOUSE OR FARM YARD 1ST. MIRIAM & ADRIAN DEITZ 2ND. NICOLE & JAXON DEITZ COUNT THE JELLY BEANS TALL PITCHER— COLTON WLKER SMALL JAR— MELANIE MCKAY DOOR PRIZE --- TRACTOR BARB GODKIN RAFFLE-HANDCRAFTED QUILT TWYLA THOMPSON MR. POTATO HEAD GRADE 1— 1ST. SADIE EDWARDS 2ND.DANTE WATERCHIEF, PAULINE RIGHTHAND, DREW LITTLE LIGHT 3RD. UTAY BIG SNAKE GRADE 4—1ST. LESLIE EDWARDS GRADE 6—1ST. KEVIN LIN 2ND. KYLEE BOOTH GRADE 7— 1ST. MACK OLSEN THANK YOU FROM THE MILO FALL FAIR COMMITTEE JOHN IVERS FOR THE USE OF HIS FLAT DECK PRINCIPAL, JIM PIOT & HELPERS FOR SETTING UP THE TABLES AT THE SCHOOL MILO LIONS & OTHER COMMUNITY PEOPLE FOR SET UP & CLEAN UP AT THE SCHOOL & HALL MILO PTA GROUP FOR COOKING SUPPER LARRY UMSCHEID & BILL DEITZ FOR COOKING THE MEAT HELEN & ALVIN FOR BEING CASHIERS HELEN SHIELD FOR MAKING THE QUILT FOR THE RAFFLE CISKA PETERSON, MONA MIDDLESTEAD,CAROL TIEGEN & AMY HINGLEY FOR FILLING IN FOR OUR ABSCENT FAIR MEMBERS BARB GODKIN & MELANIE MCKAY \yHO ARE ALWAYS THERE HELPING TALLY CREW- MARGARET UMSCHEID, DENE PETERSON, BETTY GODKIN, & IRENE KIEMELE BERT CAMPBELL FOR JUDGING THE CONTESTS ALL THE FACE PAINTING GIRLS SCHOOL JANITORS, CARMEL & FAMILY THANKS ALSO TO ALL THE ENTRANTS, COMMUNITY DISPLAYS, SPONSORS, VIEWERS, JUDGES ALBERTA LOTTERIES & MILO AG. SOCIETY IT IS THE COMMUNITY WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME THAT HELPS MAKE OUR FAIR A SUCCESSANNUAL ADVENT PROGRAM & FELLOWSHIP Monday, December 2007 7:30 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church MiloFrank Mclnenly Auctions Ltd. Vulcan, AB Serving the Agricultur Since [phone] Frank Mclnenly Stacey Schooten F M Trailer World Located at Foothills Livestock Auction Stavely, AB Southern Alberta 's Exclus NORBERT DEX RAINBOW Stock, Horse, F latdecks Call Stacey New & Used 1-877-205-1999Remembrance Day Ceremony & Dedication of Canadian Armed Forces Wall Thursday, November 8 10:30 am @ the Cenotaph (entrance to Milo) th (If weather is severe, Ceremony will be moved to the Milo School with the Dedication following @ the Cenotaph) All Welcome!!! Coffee and donuts following the Ceremony @ the Milo HallFirst Place ~ Senior Essay Entrant: James Welke Pincher Creek, AB Matthew Halton High School, Pincher Creek Branch #043 T 'w Legion A Change of Mind Across the entire nation, at about eleven o’clock each eleventh day of November, Canadians gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour fellow citizens who have dedicated their lives, and even their deaths, for the good of this fine country. A wreath is laid, adorned with the crimson poppy, signifying military service and sacrifice of the past and of today. Students recite both poetry and essays representing personal interpretations of what Remembrance Day is meant for and why we congregate to pay our respects each year. We are continually graced with the presence of the remaining veterans, who remind us, always, to never forget our nation’s proud history and what the international community has had to endure within the last century. This representation of patriotism and thankfulness is an extremely important tradition in today’s society. We are all reminded that this exceptional democratic nation, which encompasses our right to express our opinions and live out our personal values, has been bought at a very steep price. Unfortunately, this gift is often taken for granted. It is quite easy to forget how privileged we all are to be citizens of Canada, a nation built upon a history of peacekeeping and defending the rights of others - even those rights we are not obligated to defend. The reward of our unchanging constitution and land of liberty falls to us - to those who have never had a need to pick up arms to defend our ideologies. Canadians have willingly travelled to fight overseas because they felt it was the right decision. Men have died for the lives we now live, the laws we abide, the ideals that sustain and define Canada. The magnitude of such an understated truth is inevitably diminished despite our annual services and yearly recollection. The fact that very few know of the true horrors of war is enough to belittle how important we think military servitude actually is. In the sheltered environments which our forefathers fought to save, we are ironically, and sadly naive. The majority of Canadians have never placed themselves in peril for a cause they felt was worth the risk. Credit to our esteemed armed forces and even our willing police officers simply cannot be backed up with genuine understanding, as we have none. We attempt to do them justice, but justice can never be done. One of the most outstanding issues that causes our subtle obliviousness is how little attention our soldiers receive after November 11 and throughout the rest of the year. For example, peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan have been in effect for years now. Ask many Canadians the reasons why our soldiers fight in such a distant land and you can be sure that most will not know. A liberated media often focuses on insignificant issues, or frowns upon international violence without indicating the causes or consequences of such events. What media attention the armed forces receive is usually negative - referring to the regrettable deaths of those still fighting. Progress in Afghanistan is literally unheard of, and so support for our soldiers rises and falls with the quick judgements made from short voice clips of political leaders and popular paper’s headlines. We are an uneducated, uncaring nation, tending toward the faulty summary of international situations for which the soldiers we claim to respect are shedding blood and sweat to resolve. Canadians need to realize that gratitude should last the entire year, and is not just something to be expressed on Remembrance Day. We should pay attention to our armed forces’ endeavours, offer our opinions as we debate and vote during elections and stay in tune with events occurring outside Canadian borders. They need our support, and we need to respect their decision to continually lay their lives on the line to defend Canadian values so that we don’t have to. Please, remember that our forefathers died for Canada - its people and its democracy - not for November 11.Interested in curling this year? Mixed League will start by mid-November Call Keith Deitz (599-2140) or Leslie Knight (599-2169) to let them know you would like to participate. Men’s and Women’s Leagues will be after Christmas if there is enough interest. Mens League: Call Sheldon Walker (599-3765) or Gerald Deitz (599-2354) Womens League Call Melissa Rooke (599-3941) or Barb Godkin (599-2213)CELESTIAL WELLNESS SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE REFLEXOLOGY and/or REIKI BARB FISCHER, RMT HIDDEN VALLEY GOLF COURSE 322 Antelope Street Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.celestialwellness.ca Experience the healing power of Swedish Massage, Reflexology or Reiki! Each restores and maintains energy, reduces stress/tension, improves circulation and assists the body to become calm, balanced and healed. Enjoy a balancing effect on your mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Looking for Tupperware? Interested in hosting a party, looking at a catalogue or placing an order? Please give me a call. Tanya Campbell [phone]Mild Fall Fair September 29 Handmade Flowers (metal) by Dale Cote Face Painting Back: Gina Deitz (painter) Left: Adam Prentice (paintee) Right: Kaden Booth (paintee) Best of Show Junior Handicrafts Origami Collection by Miriam DeitzIM'll Coming soon to Milo Hotel iB'lilii mi LHf i Ik :» vvn caff: 361-11 Located at the Country Farmhouse call: 754-2593 ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O. BOX 120, # 17 - Center Street, ARROWWOOD, Alberta TOl OBO Main Store Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Toll Free 1-888-534-3803 Tire Shop Phone [phone] . /-oil Dhnno 1 ARR- RR4.9 --- (co^ "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 & to 5;p,m. — Sat 8:a.m. to 12;noonMILO LIONS CLUBljl Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 1 At Milo Community Hall Everyone welcome! BAKE SALE Milo Parent-Teacher Group between supper and bingoo Requirements: Giggles and full out laughs Basic hockey equipment - Helmet, Skates, Stick, Knee & Elbow pads Optional: Skills,Talent, rules We ail know we aren’t being scouted to the NHL, but this bunch of exercise and fun seeking women are looking for a night out to enjoy the great Canadian game - our way!! Schedule: Tuesday Nights from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. October 30th: Tristan Desmitt will give us a skills clinic to remind and teach us of the basics of skating, shooting and standing (if required)) November: 6th 13th 20th 27th Costs: $70 - season or $10 drop in We must Pay to Play! December: 4th January: 8th 15th 22nd 29th i jf February: 5th (Wrap up) / / Di ■ j /§ ^ f/f vp P4CC O 1'J For details or sign up call: Janet Yule - 734-2398 Kelly McArthur - 734-2929 Katherine Brown - 734-2580 Katie Walker (Milo) - 599-2345NORM STOKES WEEDING General and Oilfield Repair Custom Mowing New & Used Steel Sales Custom Built Trailers B-Pressure Welding Phone [phone] Cell. 485-0365 Phone [phone] Phone [phone] MILO CURLING CLUB GREV CUP PARTV Sunday, November 25 3:00 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 Milo and District Agricultural Society FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS Groups in the community can apply to the Ag. Society for funds for projects. We consider these applications at this meeting’. We need a letter outlining your project and your group s latest financial statements, if possible.________________ Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 15 7:30 p.m. at Milo Community Hall. Agenda - 2006/2007 Financial Statements - Reports from Committees - Requests for Funds Any adult in the community can be a member of the Ag. Society. There is an annual fee of $1 to become a member. You are always welcome. Please mail your applications to the Ag. Society before November 12. (Box 156, Milo).email:[e-mail] For more information you can contact the secretary-treasurer, Colleen Deitz (599-2306).OPERA TION CHRISTMAS CHILD Wgene Ii L k wm' . The Milo School Staff and Students will be packing SHOE BOXES Oil Friday, November 2nd moe Boxes will be picked up by the Vulcan Ambulance on ronday, November 5th. ■op all donations off by noon on November 2nd. cry be included in the boxes: ly animals, skipping ropes, etc. *pens, pencils & sharpener, crayons, solar 'ring books, writing pads, etc es, toothpaste, soap, comb, \, eta. rasses, ball caps, socks, fs, hair clips, watches, icture books, etc. inued support! IPROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS the F IRE WITHIN 2008 Calendar x20 Supporting tlic liK.'-s*vii\gwofk of Aib*rc*’i VolunCMrPirtfighten SOUTHERN ALBBRTA BDITION Capturing the spirit of VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS www. thefirewithin.ca EnCana. Proudly Raising Funds for Your VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Photography by Cbarlt' Ask a Local Firefighter or Phone Robert or Darlene at 599-3791”ohi& aiBum id dedicated to those did oowBoys and pioneers who opened up the West under. great hauls hip and to the men and women of 2 generations, who gave their■ youth and their Hues for- the freedom we ait enjoy*” •' ’■ ‘. --- • ± • •’ For each Album sold, $8.00 per CD goes toward "The Royal Canadian PoppySeed Fund" and $1.50 per CD goes toward the "Yet Angels." We hope all will enjoy and help us support our",Vets arid Soldiers." CD’s sell for $20.00 and are available at Scotiabank and the Milo Library or contact Larry Vannatta. Cs the scene: HEROES / HEROINES REQUIRED to save the day as RELIEF BUS DRIVERS who deliver students to the Milo Community School and field trip destinations! thercie: Must be able to drive and willing to upgrade license to a Class 2! Must work well with children! the nerhs : You get your own SPECIAL SEAT! You will have the ADORATION & APPRECIATION of FANS (kids, parents, teachers and other drivers)! A FLEXIBLE CONTRACT with as many or few public appearances as you want! A GENEROUS SALARY for your starring role in the Milo Community School! For information on how to access this opportunity, or if you have any questions Please Call: Wendy Vannatta 599-2397 or Milo School 599-3817^ CHRISTMAS PARTY ■. the ■ ■ .-■■- ■ - ra Monday November 26th @ 6:30 p.m. Consider this your invitation. Any adults are welcome to join us for food and celebration!! Please contact Joanne at the library 599-3850 if you plan on coming so we have enough refreshments.A Celebration of Christmas and our Community Spirit Friday December 7th, 2007 @ 5:30pm @ Lions Park (Milo Hall if weather poor) HA YRIOE, BONFIRE, ^ & > HOT 006 ROAST, ^^T*PICTURES WITH SANTA. Watch for posters around town for more details •Village Residents and business owners are encouraged to decorate your building and/or yards •Rural Residents are encouraged to donate lights and/or set up a holiday scene around town The Village tentatively will be decorating the week of Nov 18-24. If you would like to help call the Village office @ 599-3883 To volunteer or for more details contact: Melissa @599-3941 or Deanna @ 599-3887VILLAGE OF MILO Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays 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) Next regular Council Meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2007 in the Village Office. (Deadline to book a time on the Agenda is November 14, 2007) Contact the Village at PHONE: [phone] FAX- 599-2201 [e-mail] MAYOR --- STEVE EDWARDS COUNCILLORS --- ROBERT PHILLIPS --- WENDY HINGLEY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR --- GINGER DEITZ A New Mayor! At the October 15, 2007 Organizational Meeting, Steve Edwards was appointed the new Mayor of Milo for the 2007- 08 term. Congratulations Mayor Edwards! West Side Lake Development Over 90 people attended an Open House on October 18,2007 by Crystal Blue Developments to hear first hand what the development is all about and ask questions. The scope of this proposal would impact our Village and community in many ways and the involvement and interest of everyone at this meeting was encouraging for the Milo Council and Vulcan County. Family Christmas Celebration It’s that time of year again when we begin to look forward to the 3, d Annual Family Christmas Celebration. Deanna Edwards and Melissa Rooke and their growing group of volunteers are busy organizing the event, so watch for details! The Village encourages all our residents and businesses to show their spirit and put up your lights and decorations early for the community and our visitors to enjoy! ################################################### Milo East Cemetery The Village of Milo will implementing changes to the Milo East Cemetery Policy effective January 1, 2008 which will allow for the reservation of burial plots in the Milo East (O' Perfect Peace) Cemetery for a fee of $100.00 per person. This deposit will guarantee a specified plot for future interment and is non transferable, however the Village will refund the deposit if anyone wants to rescind their reservation. The money collected from deposits will be held for future maintenance and upkeep for the cemetery.Mild Fall Fair September 29 One of the Door Prize Draws Barb Godkin (given to Allyson Bartsch) Tractor donated by Deer-Country Cardboard Building Contest Winners: Adrienne & Miriam Deitz Milo School Library Book FairSunflower Studio Pedicures, manicures & hand painted nails by Tracy Mozill Located at 238 River Street, Hidden Valley Golf Resort Phone: [phone] September 30, 2007 To the Milo Library Committee, My congratulations to the Milo Library Committee for the beautiful building on Main street. My congratulations as well to the citizens of the Village of Milo for having this fantastic facility for their use and reading pleasure. In my opinion this library equals any library in larger centres and will greatly benefit the appeal of the village to people from surrounding areas. A facility such as this will appeal to young families and can be a decisive factor for locating to smaller communities. It will be very convenient to make one stop on main street and get your magazines, movies and books. Ciska Peterson Lethbridge.v i N|ftrlL_ No Experience Necessary - Just Enthusiasm & Commitment to THE and SCHOOL IN THE COMMUNITY! Milo School Advisory Council 2 YEAR COMMITMENT - 5 MEETINGS PER YEAR Next meeting Tuesday - November 20, 2007 8:15 p.m. in Milo School Library Everyone Welcome!! Questions?? Greg Deitz 599-2191 Ginger Deitz 599-2354Second Place ~ Intennediate Essay Entrant: Janelle Malo Lac La Biche, AB, Ecole Beausejour, McGrane Branch #028 Lessons Worth Learning Emma Core looked up at her grandfather in admiration. Like at all Remembrance Day celebrations, he was dressed in his World War I veteran uniform lined with medals for bravery. Every year at this time, he seemed to somehow change. His eyes lost their sense of playfulness and became dark sombre portholes to another place, another time, a time of sorrow and darkness, a time of war. After the celebration, Emma and her family would attend a dinner served at her grandparents’ house to once again honour those who had fallen due to the consequence of war. Throughout the dinner, Mr. Core, Emma’s grandfather, would be silent, and for that matter, so would everyone else. Normally, once the dessert plates had been cleared from the table, Mr. Core would simply look up and life would return to his eyes. This year was different; this year after the meal ended, Mr. Core took Emma aside. Her grandfather’s eyes were still the dark portholes haunted by the past. He looked at her and asked her the strangest question. He asked her if she knew what a poppy meant. Emma looked at her grandfather with confusion and answered the best she could. She told him that a poppy was a small red flower that symbolized the remembrance of the fallen soldiers. At this, he simply looked at her and smiled. Mr. Core sighed and asked again, “Yes, but what does it mean?” Emma gave him the same puzzled look and shrugged. Looking her straight in the eye, her grandfather recounted his story. He told her that he had been a sergeant in charge of many men, of them, 49 had died. The men who died had friends and families back in Canada and had sacrificed all of that for their country. These men had not committed any crimes, nor had they done anything wrong; they had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mr. Cole told her that she enjoyed a life of peace today because of these men who had died in the war. The chalk soils of the battlefields had become lime rich from the rubble of bombs and used ammunition allowing the poppy to flourish creating a sea of red, a natural symbol of the bloodshed by these courageous men. Years later, Emma found herself standing during the minute of silence at the Remembrance Day celebration, wearing her own uniform, without her beloved grandfather by her side. The silence was broken by the sound of Taps, Emma looked up to see two young soldiers in uniforms similar to her own with poppies over their hearts raising a flag barring the same colour as these symbolic flowers. She realized for the first time the importance and the symbolism of awful dreaded wars. She understood why they were fought and why they are remembered. She was proud of her grandfather and she knew that wherever he was, he was proud of her, too.CLASSIC COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Includes: an Old-fashioned Christmas Dinner Bake Sale Entertainment Door Prizes Tuesday, November 27, noon at Milo Community Hall Tickets available at Valuventure Travel $24.95 Contact Laurie @ 485-2279 Bassano Golf/Curl/Bowl Champs! Congratulations to (left to right) Sheldon Walker, Katie Walker, Gordon Vooys, Colleen Bartsch, and Allan Bartsch for winning Bassano’s 20th triathlon Thanksgiving weekend. You did us proud!Milo Fall Fair September 29 Best of Show Handicrafts Caragana Wood Table by Larry Umscheid Best of Show Needlecraft by Tracy Bond-Scattergood Best of Show Adult Art Portrait by Ciska PetersonCONDOLENCES THANK YOU Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Llewellyn Hughes, who recently passed away. NOTICE The family of Harold and Norma Magnuson would like to invite you to an open house in honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 10th, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake McGregor Country Estates Club House. Hope to see you there NOTICE The Milo Recreation Board will be meeting Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Groups and organizations applying for funds can send letters of request to the Village of Milo (Box 65, Milo, T0L 1L0) or to Lloyd Deitz (Box 113, Milo). THANK YOU Thank you for those who supported me in the Parkinson’s Super Walk held in Lethbridge. Sept 16th in which the Lethbridge group raised approximately $16,000 that goes to more research on Parkinson’s. Milo is a very caring community and your support is very much appreciated Thank you again. Sylvia Boyd Thank you to all those who donated cupcakes & pickles to the PTG for the Fall Fair. A big thank you to Larry Umschied and Bill Deitz for taking the time to BBQ the beef and potatoes and having it there right in time for supper. Thanks Parent Teacher’s Group and Dale Nelson Thank you to Carol Vooys for her donation of the game of Trouble and to Helen Shields for her Hallowe’en donations to the Milo Alphabets Kindergarten. They are greatly appreciated. Thanks Katie Walker FOUND Found at the Lutheran Cemetery, a ladies’ wrist watch. Phone Pat Rushfeldt at 1-403-279-5175 FOR SALE 1999 GMC % ton Crew Cab 4x4 excellent condition, fully loaded 145,000 km New tires and windshield $15,250. OBO Call Kevin Booth 599-3747 or Cell 485-0335 FOR SALE 2001 Triple E Topaz 26ft, 5th wheel trailer Bunk Model. Mint Condition $16,750. Call Kevin Booth 599-3747 or Cell 485-0335November 2007 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 2 Drop-In Meeting 2:30 pm Milo School Halloween Dance 7-10 pm (GR 5-10) 3 4 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am 5 Crip at Drop-In 7:30 pm 6 7 Milo School Interviews Gr 7-10 Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 om MILO LIBRARY BOARD MEETING 7:30 pm 8 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Remembrance Day Service and Dedication ISP 10:30 a.m. Cenotaoh 9 Milo Hall Clean-up 9:00 a.m. BYOB 10 11 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am 12 MILO SCHOOL QUEST THEATRE Noon Milo School Everyone Welcome 13 Milo School Volleyball 4:00 pm at School Milo Fire Practice 6:00 pm 14 Health Nurse at Drop In - 1:00-2:00 om 15 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am MILO AG SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7:30 pm (Milo Hall) 16 MILO REC BOARD MEETING 7:00 pm (Village Office) 17 REMEMBRANCE DAY Lions Executive Meeting 8:00pm 18 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am Sunday Brunch Country Farmhouse Noon 19 Village of Milo Council Meeting 7:00 om Crip at Drop-In 7:30 pm 20 21 Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 22 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Mixed Curling? 23 Mixed Curling? 24 25 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am GREY CUP PARTY 3:00 pm Curling Club 26 DEADLINE CANOPENER FRIENDS OF MILO LIBRARY XMAS PARTY 6:30 pm (New Library) 27 Milo School Interviews Elementary CLASSIC COUNTRY CHRISTMAS DINNER MILO HALL NOON 28 Lions Executive Meeting 8:00pm 29 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Mixed Curling? 30 Mixed Curling? December 1 Country Christmas Country Farmhouse LIONS PANCAKE SUPPER/TURKEY A BINGO 1 5:30 om Milo Hall December 2 Buffalo Hills United Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am December 3 * LUTHERAN LADIESfi ADVENT PROGRAIvjj 7:30 pm Hope Lutheran Church X December 4 December 5 Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 om December 6 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Mixed Curlina? Ladies Wine & Cheese Party 7pm Country Farmhouse December 7 MILO FAMILY CHRISTMAS 5:30 pm Lions Park December 8