Milo Canopener (December 1, 2008)

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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 CANOPENER December 2008 Edition no. 222 Milo Can Opener Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 Box 12, Milo, AB TOL 1L0 MILO LIBRARY N/C L, JAd Rates Subscription Rates Business Directory $ 5.00 Milo $ 16.00 Quarter Page 6.00 (- pickup,delivery or mailed) Half Page 8.00 Mailed (outside Milo) 24.00 Full Pages 15.00 Single Copies 2.00 Classifieds 2.00 The following items are free of charge Notices Announcements ( Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc.) Cards of Thanks News items Articles Many ways to forward your articles, notices and advertising: Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, Alberta, TOL 1L0 Email: [e-mail] U wl)-!-’ Fax# [phone] V~Av-— ^(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 Library or in the library book drop.____________ Canopener volunteer staff 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. Layout Editors - Barb Godkin - 599 - 2213, 485-8389 Colleen Bartsch 599-2204 Deanna Edwards 599-3887 Darlene Phillips 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 & SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE &. WESTERN TARE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Sunday 8:30 am - 8.00 pm » c fn< 'ui$ rPfairi9D^fsction CAT Allan and Colleen Bartsch MILO, Alta, phone. [phone] M A Ry KA> Donna Bennett Deitr Independent Beauty Consultant P.O. Box 37, Milo, Alta. TOL 110 {403} 599-2140 Robert Phillips Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Box 7 Milo, AB TOL 110 Doug Marks PRESIDENT Office: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Marks Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Pipelining B & S 6>ua flM fdf antalei ! a sid* [phone] P.O.Box67 Milo,Alberta T0L1L0 Specializing in sandblasted mirrors & Cedar signs Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular: [phone] Fax: [phone] Donna Bennett Deitz Account Manager Small Business Direct: (403)5994102 donna, bennettdeitz.® scotiabank.com Marianne Armstrong Personal Banking Officer Direct: [phone] marianne.arinstrone®,scotiabank.com Melissa Rooke Officer in Charge Inquiries: [phone] melissad.rooke^scotiabank.com §Scoticsbank PO Box 150 Milo, AB TOL 1 L0 Call Redirect: (4031 599-3792 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 i --- — — — —j Floods * Small Repairs [PHONE JOEJ ES Box 93 Vulcan Alta. T0L 2B0 1V11IAJ SEED CLEANING ASSOCI ATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown. Cleaner Crops are Grown. Sheldon Walker Manager @> VULCAN VILLAGE GAS BAR P.O. BOX 425 VULCAN ALTA. T01 2B0 PHONE: [phone] FOOD TO CO Garry Sc Bernardine Nelson 485-2519 Septic Solutions ♦ 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 T0L 2B0 Phone: 485*2996 485-2681 Alberta Porta-Podi & Septic Bay 102, 4116-64 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 2B3 [phone] 1-877-PODI2GO (769-4246) GZOmAC TRUCKING Bus. [phone] Rod : Sita«403) 485-0625 Fax. [phone] Res. [phone] R.R. #1 Milo, AB J0L 1L0/Sv Richardson Partners (W J Financial Limited MANAGEMENT Lori Vooys The Stevenson Vooys Group CIM, FCSI, FMA, A PM Suite 1000-333 7til Avenue SW First Vice President Wealth Advisor Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 1 [phone] lori. vooys @ rptl.com www.rpfl.com Vulcan Optometric Clinic (Dr. (8. L.Trump Optometrist Open Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. BOX 972 TELEPHONE VULCAN, ALBERTA 485-2177 TOL 2B0 (EMERGENCIES ONLY 485-2886) i— FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC —t 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 485-2368 Scott D. Fairbanks - Denturist SE HOUR Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-§4:3 0 p.m’| Friday SIP'?< sK.-3v: 1:00 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. HD.tfo (So Mo LikceaDimCb® Od!T®]p!raet®r [phone] PiO. Box 87, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada FOR ALL YOUR MECHANICAL NEEDS & REPAIRS Call: Gerald Deitz 599-2354 or 599-2464MILO LIONS CLUB Pancake Supper and Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 6 Supper 5:30 pm Bingo 7:00pm At Milo Community Hall Everyone welcome! BAKE SALE Milo Parent-Teacher Group between supper and bingoIncome Tax Act Amendment Legal Aid Alberta Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Recycling 911 Crystal Blue Developments 1st Street North Subdivision Village Flags Water Treatment Plant Tree Protection By Law December Meeting HIGHLIGHTS OF VILLAGE OF MILO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 24, 2008 Council approved support of Bill C-219 which is currently before the House of Commons. This legislation is aimed at amending the Income Tax Act to allow volunteer emergency workers to deduct $1000 from their taxable income if they perform at least 100 hours of volunteer service and $2,000 if they perform at least 200 hours of volunteer service. It is hoped that by recognizing and rewarding the dedication of volunteer workers, municipalities and local fire departments will have greater success recruiting and retaining the personnel required to protect our communities. The Village has received an information package from Legal Aid Alberta which highlights the many programs and services available for qualifying people in need throughout Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta provides both civil and criminal legal assistance, with some services free of charge, and is a vital organization in ensuring equal access to justice for all Albertans. The information package will be on display in the Village Office for anyone who would like more information. Council members have been unable to attend the Organizational Meetings of the Vulcan County Physician Recruitment and Retention committee, but are very supportive of the initiative and the crucial need to keep and recruit quality medical doctors to our communities. Council urges any local residents who can make the time to join this important project to contact Brenda Findlay or Shirley Spanke at the Vulcan Hospital at 403-485-3303. Councillor Edwards reported that the Vulcan Solid Waste Commission is beginning to conduct public awareness sessions in each community to promote recycling opportunities in an effort divert as much recyclable waste from the local land fills as possible. General Manager Dick Ellis will be in Milo on Monday December 8, 2008 at the Milo School to make the presentation to our community. The community is advised that in order to ensure the success of the presentation, anyone who is attending should confirm this with Mr. Ellis at 403-485-8442. If there is low number of confirmations, the presentation may be cancelled. The Village has received back comments from Alberta Environment regarding the Feasibility Study from Hasagawa Engineering for Crystal Blue Developments proposed use of the Village of Milo’s treated water system to supply their development on the west side of Lake McGregor. Council is still waiting for AECOM Engineering evaluation of this document before forwarding their comments to Hasagawa Engineering and Crystal Blue Developments. Thuro Inc will be doing a video inspection of the new sewer lines at the end of November to ensure that no debris from construction is trapped in them. Fortis continues to work on a suitable plan for primary electrical service to the lots, while natural gas service is expected to be completed by year’s end. The Village has had several more calls and emails regarding the availability of the lots and with the Village advertising in the Vulcan County Relocation Guide, the Council hopes that interest in Milo will continue to be generated in 2009. The Village has ordered several new Village of Milo flags for the Village entrance and special occasion displays. There are only 3 left at this time, and they are all torn and faded. Any community organization which would like a new flag to display is asked to contact the Village Office. Residents in the Village woke up to no water on November 5 when the Fortis meter at the treatment plant overloaded and “blew up”, shutting off the power to the main distribution pumps. Fortunately, the Village was able to work quickly with local contractors to get the power supply connected again, although the pressure at the bulk water station was low for several days until the last of the repairs were made. Administration presented By Law #355, a bylaw for Public Tree Protection to Council and first reading was passed at the meeting. Notice of a Public Hearing regarding this bylaw will be advertised in the Can Opener and by direct mail out to the Village residents. The public hearing will take place at 7:00 on December 15, 2008 after which time the Council will consider 2nd and 3rd readings of the bylaw during the following Regular meeting. This bylaw can be viewed in its entirety at the Village Office during public office hours. The regular Council Meeting for December 2008 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday December 15, 2008 in the Village Office. The draft minutes for the November 24, 2008 meeting can be viewed in their entirety at the Village Office during regular office hours. These minutes will be approved at the December 15, 2008 Regular Council meeting.VILLAGE OF MILO DECEMBER NOTES BYLAW SERVICE TAX DOLLARS Our Protective Services Officer from Vulcan has advised us that he has recently responded to multiple repeat calls for unfounded by law complaints in Milo. Each time the Officer logs a complaint, the Village is charged for his services and this money comes from your tax dollars. To limit unnecessary spending by the Village, please check with the Village Office first if you feel a Village by law is being contravened to determine if your objection is valid. If you have been told by the Village Office or Protective Services Officer that there is no contravention, continued requests for investigation will not change the outcome, only cost us all. If these nuisance calls continue, Council may be forced to consider implementing a fee to cover the costs of dealing with unwarranted by law complaints. Let it Snow. A reminder to everyone to please clear your sidewalks as soon as possible after it snows (if it ever really snowsl) so that we can all get around safely! The Village will try to plow and sand as soon as possible after major snowfalls to keep the streets in driving condition, but common sense and slower speeds should prevail, please!! If there are areas that require Village attention, please contact the Office! Family Christmas Celebration The 4th Annual Family Christmas Celebration is right around the corner! Deanna Edwards and Melissa Rooke and their growing group of volunteers have been very busy organizing the event. On the agenda this year: Bonfires & Hot Dog Roast. Caroling on a Hay Ride, FREE Pictures with Santa and to end the evening. Fireworks! The Village thanks everyone who has already “lit up” and encourages all our residents and businesses to show their spirit by putting up Christmas lights and decorations by December 6th for the community and our visitors to enjoy! Our special thanks this year to all our generous corporate sponsors and the Milo Ag Society and the Milo Recreation Board !!VILLAGE OF MILO - OFFICE HOURS Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (mail slot located in office door for after hours drop offs) Next regular Council Meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 in the Village Office. (Deadline to book a time on the Agenda is December 10, 2008) Contact the Village at PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone] [e-mail] MAYOR --- ROBERT PHILLIPS COUNCILLORS --- STEVE EDWARDS --- WENDY HINGLEY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR --- GINGER DEITZ PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS SEASON CHANGES: ******VILLAGE OFFICE HOURS****** CLOSED December 25th January 1, 2008 M)C^rU^^idrie/Ke^idertyofHilO'ar<d/U^Com^yiaruXy Very Safe and/Happy ThesBett for 2009!! Robert Phillips. Mayor Steve Edwards, Councillor Wendy Hingley, Councillor Ginger Ve&fy CAO Louis AXyms, lov^Hsmaa Stewart Whaley, Water Operator Gerald Deitz, Water Operatorason's In inarm, appreciation of our association (During the past year, We e?(tend our very Best wishes for a (Happy Holiday NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF MILO IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 355 To be held at 7:00 p.m., December 15, 2008 Village of Milo Office - 119 Centre Street PURSUANT to sections 230 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Village of Milo in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to adopt Bylaw No. 355, being a bylaw of the Village to protect public trees. THE PURPOSE of the Proposed Bylaw No. 355 is to protect, preserve and retain trees in public spaces owned or controlled by the Village of Milo. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to consider the Proposed Bylaw No. 355 will be held in the Village of Milo Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on December 15, 2008. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should, in writing, notify the Municipal Administrator of their intention prior to 4:00 p.m. on December 15, 2008. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT both written and verbal presentations may be made to council at the public hearing. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT a copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Village of Milo office during normal business hours. DATED at the Village of Milo in the Province of Alberta this 25th day of November 2008. Ginger Deit, CAO Village of Milo Box 65 Milo, Alberta T0L1L0________________________________________ Tables for sale Some Fall Fair tables are still for sale 4' x 8' tables - $25.00 each 1st come, lsl to pay and pick up Contact: Joanne Monner 599-3771 or 599-3850 (library)THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. - Augusta E. Rundel Christmas . is not an eternal event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart. - Freya Stark Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart. filled it, too, with a melody that would last forever. - Bess Streeter Aldrich Christmas is for children. But it is for grown-ups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts. - Lenora Mattingly Weber Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. - Calvin Coolidge Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year - and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority. -W.J. Cameron Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given-when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes. -Joan Winmill Brown Fail not to call to mind, in the course of the twenty-fifth of this month, that the Divinest Heart that ever walked the earth was born on that day; and then smile and enjoy yourselves for the rest of it; for mirth is also of Heaven's making. -Leigh Hunt From Home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other. - Emily Matthews He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. - Roy L. Smith I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. - Charles DickensFrank IVIcinenly Auctions Ltd Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Industry Since [phone] Frank Mclnenlv Stacey Schooten F M Trailer World Located at Foothills Livestock Auction Staveiy, AB Southern Alberta's Exclus NORBERT DEXRAINBOW Stock, Horse, Flatdecks Call Stacey New & Used 1-877-205-1999RECYCLING SESSION TO BE HELD IN MILO The Vulcan District Waste Commission & Adult Learning is offering courses to assist people in recycling. We will focus on the recyclables that we are able to recycle and divert from the Landfill. Facilitators: Dick Ellis, GM Waste Commission & Johnny Shore Milo: Monday, December, 8 2008 Place: Milo School Time: 7:30 pm These sessions are free, but pre-registration is necessary. Register with: Adult Learning @ 485- 3109 Register early! Everyone in this class will be entered in a draw for a 3 compartment recycle bin, donated by the Waste Commission. Call 403-485-3109 for more information or to register! GONNA BE A BEAR In this life I’m a woman. In my next life, I’d like to come back as a bear. When you’re a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep for six months. I could deal with that. Before you hibernate, you’re supposed to eat Yourself stupid. I could deal with that too. When you’re a girl bear, you birth your Children (who are the size of walnuts) while You’re sleeping and wake to partially grown, Cute, cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that. If you’re mama bear. Everyone knows you Mean business. You swat anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs get out of line, you swat them too. I could deal with that. If you’re a bear, your mate EXPECTS you to Wake up growling. He EXPECTS that you Will have hairy legs and excess body fat. Yup, gonna be a bear! 2008's First Christmas Joke Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. 'In honor of this holy season' Saint Peter said, 'You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.' The man from Nova Scotia fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. 'It represents a candle', he said. 'You may pass through the pearly gates’ Saint Peter said. The man from Saskatchewan reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, 'They're bells.' Saint Peter said 'You may pass through the pearly gates'. The Newfoundlander started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties. St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, 'And just what do those symbolize?' The Newfie replied, 'These are Carols.' And So The Christmas Season Begins.WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A. HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS 2009?? best Wishes MARIANNE, CASSIE, WendY, donna, MELISSA, DEANNAr v 4th ANNUAL A Celebration of Christmas and our Community Spirit December 12, 2008 5:30 at Lions Pai . % wir * firEWORKS Don’t forget your wiener roasting sticks and chairs, and please plug in your lightsBurt’s Point of View This is a conversational topic, which I’m sure a few can relate to, alcohol. And not medicinal purposes I’m referring to, even though it’s consumption can increase one’s strength considerably; provide one with unlimited knowledge; change ones judgment, accuracy and many, many more impossible assumptions. Just to give you an example of the wonders of the consumption of alcohol, after a few stiff ones; one can take on the best of trained prize fighters with one hand tied behind his back; opinionate political affairs and express one’s opinion on how the government should be run and the stupid, pathetic mistakes they have made; when driving down a city street with cars parked on both sides, one thinks his car is as wide as a combine, complete with a header, suddenly the street has narrowed considerably. Oh yes, I’m not forgetting an important factor; one can change his financial situation quicker than when his wife does when she goes on an all day shopping spree. Alcohol can play psychological tricks on the way one thinks, such as getting in his vehicle to drive home and after annoyingly expressing his anger that a so-and-so thief stole his steering wheel, his buddy or whoever, quickly informs him he is in the back seat. What about the time you sideswiped another on coming vehicle and while supporting yourself against your own vehicle with your face away from the officer in charge so he couldn’t smell your breath, you hear him demanding, “You’re over the limit, I’m taking you down town.” As you slowly turn around to face the fact, you notice he is talking to the other driver. Then there was the night at a drinking episode where you and a stocky co-drinker got into a senseless argument and you challenged him to step outside to settle matters. You were determined to put this obnoxious troublemaker in his place, but he backs down. Next morning after discussing the night before, because of your sudden adrenaline outburst and determination, your challenged opponent admits he was scared. “He was scared, if fist started to fly, you knew darn well who the winner would be, not you by a long shot.” When coming home at an outrageous hour in the morning after a night out with the boys, you quietly tip toe in the house, open the fridge door with ease to get a bottle of beer for a nightcap. While slowly opening it to prevent a loud hissing noise, your wife suddenly appears out of nowhere with the hash words, “The kids are trying to sleep, do you have to make so much noise? It sounded like you didn’t even open the garage door when you drove the car in the garage, your loud off key so called lullaby sure as heck didn’t put me back to sleep, and another thing, why is it so necessary to slam the darn doors when closing them?” (And you thought you were being very, very quiet.) Memory is another embarrassing situation that can enter one’s mind. You might say you had a wonderful time the night before after a C.C. (Canadian Club Whiskey) bender with the boys, even though you were as drunk as a skunk and couldn’t remember a darn thing. You can remember only so much, at least that is the last you remembered. The next day your drinking buddies soon informs you of your sudden boisterous change in personality and obnoxious activities, or, your sudden disappearance. “One whiskey, two whiskey, three whiskey, floor” After having a few brews, correction quite a few, driving home late from a friend’s party in the country, on the side of the highway there is a construction amber warning light. You come to a dead stop just before approaching it and your buddy asks, “What da heck are you dopping fer? ’’ and you tell him in an angered voice “Da light is goin ta durn rad, tupid!!Don't take me wrong, I am by no means against the consumption of alcoholic beverages, to each their own. Due to the resulting actions of tipping a few in my younger days, I decided it best to stay away from it altogether. As far as that goes, I’ll never ever forget the first time I came to my senses and made the big decision to quit drinking alcoholic beverages and a few other enjoyable habits, well let me tell you, it was the thirstiest and the loneliest, half hour of my life. A 1-o-o-o-n-g time ago, I picked up a magazine and it stated all the problems alcohol could present to your organs in the future. I was astonished with it’s diagnosis, it scared the crap out of me, right away I decided to quit, I would say it must have been about three years or more before I even considered reading another magazine. Now that I think of it, I did get some worthwhile advice, alcohol kills germs, and I made sure I would be germ free. Taking the doctor’s advice seriously, One glass of an alcoholic beverage a day wouldn 'tdo any harm that, I could live with. Alcohol can sometimes increase one’s eyesight by 50%. I’ll explain, when driving down the highway or street, facing an oncoming vehicle, two of them may appear side by side. It’s the same when going to a live concert, by seeing double the performers on stage, you get double your money’s worth. I won’t go on, right now some of you are probably thinking back, recalling a few of your own unforgettable experiences from your drinking days. As I have just explained, the consumption of alcohol has played an interesting role in some of our lives. “So There”. “And that was my Point of View.” Note: As I said last month, if anybody has any comments, opinions or suggestions, either submit them in next months Canopener or let me know and I will be more than pleased to do it for you. Thanks.Last month's “Point of View” on sanitation, I made a statement in regards to feedback. One of my readers came up with an excellent suggestion on the bathroom situation regarding the doors that swing inward. He thinks it would be more practical to have them swing outward, that arrangement allows you to push them open with your body and not hand contact. I don't know what the fire regulations are, but if a fire did break out, I would be more inclined to push the doors outward like the exit doors and not pull them inward. Another item taken for granted while eating at a restaurant is handling the ketchup bottles, which have been handled by many. “I hope I didn't discourage anybody from eating out.” Q. Burt, are you an authority on the subjects you write about, also I read your article about the consumption of alcohol you gave me to read, do you do research on your articles? A. No, what I write about mostly comes out of my head. Research, depends, in my younger days I have done a thorough research on the consumption of alcohol and how it can affect one’s brain and character. Q. What possessed you to write articles in the Canopenerl A. It started with my opinion of the “Dirty Or What Gang” then for my thanks regarding my “65 Birthday Bash” and I just plain like doing it, so there. Q. Burt, I’ve known you for a number of years and I didn’t know you to be so opinionated, why is that? A. Old Age I guess. Okay, there is a selection of questions and answers, which I’m sure, aroused one’s curiosity, serious or otherwise. ARROWWOOD CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION LIMITED P.O.BOX 120, # 17 - Center Street, ARROWWOOD, Alberta TOLOBO Main Store Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Toll Free 1-888-534-3803 Tire Shop Phone [phone] a__— _____ r»i --- /Af\o\ aoe q_ --- 1 "Organized for Savings . Not for Profit" nuu Mimbiiuiiy riiuiie hoj- 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 & l:p,m, to 5:p,m. — Sat 8:a.m. to l2;noonAs Christmas is full of surprises, I try to be creative when wrapping presents. One year I bought a video for our four year old, and not ,.wanting him to guess what it was, I put it in a cereal box, wrapped it up and put it under the tree. On Christmas morning he tore off the paper, let out a whoop, and cried, “Look, Mom, T got breakfast!” Goes to show you, sometimes the box is more fun than the gift! ###* * *###** *###* * *###***###* * * *### pack r° rjtieBasjQg Wsotial Pampering for the Whole ’ 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 When French was first introduced in his class, my son had difficulty remembering his teachers’ name, Madame Winters. One cold blustery day, close to Christmas, however, he arrived home all excited, “I have finally remembered my teachers’ name --- It’s Mrs. Dam Winter!” #m***m#***###***m#***#M***###***#m Celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Christmas Day, by renewing their vows ,my seven year old wanted to know why Grandpa and Grandma have to review their vowels?” ###* **###** *###* **###* * * STYLIST X 599-2491 X MILO HOURS: Wednesday ■ Men’s Walkin _ _!, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only) 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. <><> Perms, colors, streaks, foils, lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips.To support your localMilo Fire Department purchase a “2009 The Fire Within Calendar”. Proceeds will go to the purchasing of new equipment to help us, Help you. Calendars are available at Scotiabank, Milo Hotel, and The Vulcan Advocate office as well as from your local firefighters.The Milo Community School presents Santa Takes a Vacation December 16, 2008 Shows @ 1:00 pm & 7:00pm Silver Collection or a Donation to the Food Bank Gratefully Accepted ALL WELCOME!!!Pet Containment Pet Doors Bark Control Remote Trainers Complete Installation & Training 100 % Satisfaction or Money Back Sonic Bark Control, No Collar needed even works on your neighbors dog ! NEW Chip activated Pet Doors Only desired pets can enter ! Greg Deitz www.invisiblefence.ca Come see us at the : Red Deer Home Show March 7-9 Lethbridge Home Show March 12-15Fun Casino and Poker Tournament (All Poker players and dealers must be there by 6:30 sharp) New Years Eve Milo Lions Club Wednesday December 31/2008 —_ ♦ * 4 at Milo Community Hall a casino 7:00 - 11:00pm ♦ * ¥ ± Admission: $25 Wi Includes play money and BBQ beef supper. Proceeds shared with Friends of the Library OVER §2000 Limited Seatingbp VILLAGER OF MILO COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM A detailed description of the criteria for Tidiness, Environmental Awareness, Community Involvement and Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation has appeared in previous issues. Included in this issue is the criteria for Tree / Urban Forest Management and Landscaped Areas. As you are aware, the judges have awarded us 3 Blooms out of a possible 5. Their evaluation on our efforts in all sectors is as follows: Tidiness 90 / 125 Environmental Awareness 86.5 / 125 Community Involvement 93.5 / 125 Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation 76.5 / 125 Tree / Urban Forest Management 81 / 125 Landscaped Areas 80 / 125 Floral Displays 82.5 / 125 Turf and Groundcovers 84.5 / 125 674.5 / 1000 In order to improve upon our score for the 2009 competition the Communities in Bloom Committee will be holding two (2) meetings per month, for the months of January thru March, to review the judges comments on the above criteria. The first meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Tuesday, January 06th at 7:00 p.m. Please attend, as your comments, suggestions and new ideas are required. RECYCLING SESSION Just a reminder that The Vulcan District Waste Commission will be holding a recycling class to focus on the recyclables that we are able to recycle and divert from the landfill on Monday, December 08 at the Milo School. Reasons why I will be attending: ( not counting the environmental impact) - The cost charged, to the Village, by the Waste Commission to operate Transfer Station and haul the garbage to Lethbridge has increased by 6 % from 2007 to 2008. These are my tax dollars. - The cost of collecting and disposing of the garbage for the calendar year 2008 will be, ( based on a population of 122 ), $ 125.00 per year for every man, woman and child. - Our garbage truck is 21 going on 22 years old. A new unit, with a life span of 10 years, ( again using a population of 122 ) will cost every man, woman and child $ 75.00 per year.LANDSCAPED AREAS This criteria supports all efforts to create an environment wherein plants form an essential element of the overall surroundings; design and suitability for location and use; native and introduced materials; balance of plants, materials and constructed elements; harmony (colour, texture, shape); tasteful integration of hard surfaces and art elements; standards of maintenance. Max Actual Municipality / Public Properties First impressions of the community including gateway / entrance treatments 10 ® Development of policies, standards and best practices 7 ® Plan of action: distribution through the community 8 ® Urban and civic design standards for streetscape and other public places: flags, banners, public art, fountains, site furnishings, lighting design, walkways and paving materials, signage and 7 ® Specifications for planting (with suitable varieties) and maintenance 7 ® Sustainable designs: energy efficient, use of green materials, naturalization, xeriscaping 6 ® Site rejuvenation, rehabilitation and maintenance (life cycle management) 6 ® Qualified personnel (including seasonal staff) and/or training 7 Commercial / Industrial Sector ® Innovation in concept and design 6 ® Public involvement: support - financial and/or in-kind, participation 6 ® Sustainable designs: energy efficient, use of green materials, naturalization, xeriscaping 6 ® Contribution to urban and civic design and public greenspaces above and beyond requirements: such as public art, streetscape, site furniture, fountains 6 ® Adequate ongoing maintenance (life cycle management) 6 Service Clubs, Schools, Churches, Not-for-profit groups ® Support - financial and/or in-kind and involvement - organization, participation 8 ® Sustainable designs: energy efficient, use of green materials, naturalization, xeriscaping 8 Residential / Citizens ® Streetscape appeal of landscapes 8 ® Overall maintenance 7 ® Inclusion of sustainable plant materials 6 Landscaped Areas 125 0.00TREE / URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT Written policies, bylaws and regulation plans both long and short-term. Distribution of trees, inventory, variety, suitability, new plantings, main street programs, new survey developments, preservation of heritage trees, commemorative trees, woodlots, succession planting, Plant Health Care and integrated Pest Management, gualified/trained individuals (volunteer or on staff) Max Actual Municipality / Public Properties ® Policies, regulations and tree by-laws, tree protection and planting on public and private lands 10 © Plan of action: procurement, species diversity, selection of hardy species with potential to contribute to the plan 10 ® Strategic Management, Operational and Emergency Plan in place, an inventory of trees, demonstration of good planting technigues and a maintenance program 8 © Measures to preserve, protect, manage and expand woodlots 7 © Qualified personnel and/or crew training 7 © Integrated Pest Management / Plant Health Care, plan of action for invasive pest detection and control, information on current infestations and diseases 7 © Participation and recognition in programs such as Green Streets Canada, Maple Leaf Day. 7 Commercial / Industrial Sector ® Concept, design and planting for commercial enterprises 7 © Maintenance programs 7 © Existing tree protection and preservation during construction: in by-law and/or in practice 8 ® Involvement and promotion of tree planting programs and conservation through groups such as Business Improvement Association 6 Service Clubs, Schools, Churches, Not • for - profit groups © Support - financial and/or in-kind and involvement - organization, participation 10 ® Impact and maintenance 10 Residential / Citizens ® Selection of varieties - inclusion of native, hardy species 11 ® Maintenance 10 Tree / Urban Forest Management 125 0.00MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS FOR DECEMBER, 2008 DECEMBER 3 - Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 10 - Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m. DECEMBER 17 - Lions Men’s Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. JANUARY 16-18 - District 370 Convention, Canmore Coming events • Don’t forget our Pancake Supper & Turkey Bingo Saturday, December 6, 5:30 p.m. at Milo Hall! • Our annual Men’s Christmas Party will be Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. All gentlemen in the community are welcome to join us. • Our annual Fun Casino will be a New Year’s Party, too, on Wednesday, December 31,Y:00 p.m. at Milo Hall. Activities'. Remembrance Day Service November 6 with Milo Community School 4 members attended Vulcan Interclub November 6 4 members attended Okotoks Interclub November 17 Thank you! To everyone who donated items for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes or brought filled shoe boxes into the school shoe boxes THANK YOU!!! Students, working in groups, chose an age category and girl or boy items for their shoe box and then assembled the items. The students did an excellent job and there was a lot of thought and care went into assembling the boxes. In all 56 shoe boxes were collected or assembled. On Tuesday, November 14th, the Vulcan Ambulance Service came to the Milo school to pick up the shoe boxes. Thank you to them, also for this service. Please NOTE: liquids such as toothpaste, shampoo, creme rinse, and lotion can no longer be included in the shoe boxes. These donated items will be donated to the Food Bank. Again, thank you for your support!!! Milo School Students and Staff While looking at a house, my brother asked the estate agent which direction was north because, he explained, he didn't want the sun waking him up every morning. She asked, 'Does the sun rise in the north?' When my brother explained that the sun rises in the east, and has for sometime, she shook her head and said, 'Oh, I don't keep up with that stuff.' * **They Walk Among Us!!*Regional Deadlines Advocate Deadlines SERVING VULCAN COUNTY SINCE 1913 Display Ad Wednesday @ 4pm Classified Display Ad Wednesday @ 4pm Classified Word Ad Wednesday ® 4pm Call Gwen for more information 485-2036 Display Ad Friday @ Noon Classified Display Ad Friday @ Noon Classified Word Ad Friday @ 3 pm Call Gwen for more information 485-2036 [e-mail] 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 $7.50 for 20 words + .10c each added word plus GST. 2nd week discount $6.00 plus GST ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID before publishing. REGULAR DISPLAY RATE $6.30 per col. in. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATE $8.15 per col. in. [e-mail] Visit us on line at www.vulcanadvocate.com Call Gwen for all your advertising needs! Book your ad into the Advocate, Regional or across the Province! Ph: 485-2036 Fax: [phone] Subcription Rates $39." .1 year within the County of Vulcan $63."°.1 year outside the County of [e-mail] j|§ 4&Attention all Milo area residents. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS Groups in me community can apply to tke Ag. Society for funds for projects. We consider tkese applications at tkis meeting. We need a letter outlining your project and your group’s latest financial statements, if possible. Milo and District Agricultural Society including FALL FAIR, HALL, ARENA, and CANOPENER Committees, Annual General Meeting Thursday 4/ December 10, 2008 m. at Milo AGENDA Minutes & Financial Statements Reports from Committees - Hall, Arena, Fall Fair, Liberty School & Canopener Funding Applications Elections - Directors Other Business WHAT IS THE AG SOCIETY? Currently, we receive some provincial funds to benefit the community. Donations are usually made to Stars and Vulcan EMS, as well as school and a variety of other community projects. There are 289 Ag. Societies in Alberta. Ag, Societies host agricultural events such as fairs, operate community facilities, and partner with other service groups, in our case, the Ag. Society was formed to meet the needs of, first the Racemeet, and then other organizations in terms of having a legal entity for ownership of facilities, insurance, etc. We are also a registered charity and can issue official tax receipts. The Fall Fair, Milo Community Flail, Milo Arena, Rural Initiatives and Canopener are all part of this organization. Any adult in the community can be a member of the Ag. Society. To meet society's act requirements, there is an annual fee of $ 1 to become a member. You are always welcome. Please mail your applications to the Ag. Society before December 5. (Box 156, Milo). For more information you can contact the current secretary-treasurer, Colleen Deitz (599-2306).(email [e-mail])Milo Arena Dues for the 2008-2009 Season (September to August) FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65.00 if paid before Dec. 31 - $75.00 after January 1 SINGLE MEMBERSHIP $40.00 if paid before Dec. 31 $45,00 after January 1 Please remember that the arena is used not only in the winter for skating, but also used during the spring & summer season. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. The arena has quite high insurance and utility costs. Please make cheques to Milo and District Agricultural Society. Payment can be made at Milo Green Foods, Milo Library or by mail to Milo Ag. Society, Box 156, Milo NORM STOKES WELDING 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] THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With A Taste of Rural Alberta HOURS: Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 4:00pm closed December 20 - January 5 starting in January, we will have winter hours Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 2:00pm Reservations for evening meals are welcome! Book for parties, anniversaries or special events. Box 10 from Cluny Hilltop Dianne Brown Clunv, AB 3 miles west Ph. 403-734-2593 T0J 0S0 1/2 mile north Fax [phone] Music Afternoon with “Rosella and Friends” Monday, December 1 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. $5.00 admission includes refreshments and snacks Ladies' Night Monday, December 8 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cowboy Poet Joyce Pallister performance at 7:00 p.m. Remember to phone your reservations for both these events. Merry Christmas everyone! This is the time of year when there are a lot of fastbreaking items - such as campaign promises. <><><> Gettting old is merely a matter of feeling your corns rather than feeling your oats.NEWS FROM 2008 - 2009 CURLING BONSPIELS AT HOME AND "ON THE "ROAD" CURLING CLUB EVENT DATE CONTACTS Highwood Curling Club Senior Open December 11-14 High River 652-2774 Highwood Curling Club Mens Bonspiel January 6-11 High River 652-2774 Vulcan Curling Club Ladies "Diamond" Spiel January 9-11 Marianne Hodge 485-2489 Hussar Curling Club Mens Bonspiel January 16-24 Vulcan Curling Club Mens Spiel January 23 - 25 Larry Moon 485-6778 Strathmore Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel January 26 - Feb 1 Bev & Stu 934-7263 Hussar Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel February 1-7 Vulcan Curling Club Juniors "Rock" On February- 7 & 8 Andre Lacoursiere 485-1988 Milo Curling Club Men's Bonspiel February 8 -14 Sheldon Walker 599-3763, Ian Godkin 599-2213, Steve Bertschy 599-2429 Strathmore Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel February 10-15 Larissa 934-2996 Bassano Curling Club Mens Open February 19-22 Shane Fladhamer 641-3507 Milo Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel February 27 - Mar 1 Barb Godkin 599-2213, Leslie Knight 599-2169, Sarah Robinson 485-0827 Strathmore Curling Club Junior Bonspiel February 28 - Mar 1 Lynette 934-5732 Bassano Curling Club Ladies Open March 2-7 Sabine Nasse 641-2085 Milo Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 5 - 8 Joanne Monner 599-3771, Keith Deitz 599-2140 Highwood Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 18-22 High River 652-2774 Bassano Curling Club Mixed Open March 19-22 Bonnie Fladhamer 641-3067 Strathmore Curling Club Open Cashspiel March 19-22 Dick 901-2254 Vulcan Curling Club Last Chance Open Spiel March 28 - 30 David Pletz 485-1655 Hussar Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 28 - April 4 Vulcan Curling Club Last Chance Open Spiel March 28 - 30 David Pletz 485-1655 Hussar Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 28 - April 4 More Bonspiels to come - see next month’s Milo Can Opener. ** For other bonspiel listings please see posters displayed downstairs in the Milo Curling Club or the Southern Alberta Curling Association website www.saca.caFrom The Country Farmhouse One/of the/ realjoyy Holiday Seaso opportunity to- buy and/ ter wObh/yow the/ very hert for the/ NeMj Year. Merry ChrCbtvncvy. from/ MCLo- cvnds V ib trLct Read to the end ., a new twist You think English is easy??? 1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce . 3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4) We must polish the Polish furniture. 5) He could lead if he would get the lead out. 6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. 7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. 8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum. 9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. 10) I did not object to the object. 11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid. 12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row . 13) They were too close to the door to close it. 14) The buck does funny things when the does are present. 15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line. 16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. 17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail. 18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear. 19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. 20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend? Let's face it - English is a crazy language. English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible. PS. - Why doesn't 'Buick' rhyme with 'quick' You lovers of the English language might enjoy this . There is a two-letter word that perhaps has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that is 'UP.' It's easy to understand UP. meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do wewake UP ? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP ? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election and why is itUP to the secretary to write UP a report ? We call UP our friends. And we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver; we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fixUP the old car. At other times the little word has real special meaning. People stir UPtrouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special. And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We openUP a store in the morning but we close 14- i in —>4- ^;^U4- ii ML cr i nyi il. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UPJ To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost l/4th of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions. I f you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP When the sun comes out we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, it wets the earth and often messes things UP. When it doesn't rain for awhile, things dry UP. One could go on and on, but I'll wrap it UP, for now my time is UP, so.it is time to shut UP! Oh . one more thing: What is the first thing you do in the morning & the last thing you do at night? U-PLearn English through your library. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2008 Library brings the world’s languages to Milo MILO LIBRARY has just launched Tell Me More®, an innovative language learning software that puts 13 languages just a mouse click away. The software is intended to help new Canadians learn English, but will also prove a useful tool for travelers looking to brush up on local languages. Funded by a grant from Alberta Municipal Affairs’ Public Library Development Initiative, the project is administered by the Alberta Public Library Electronic Network (APLEN), part of The Alberta Library, a provincial library consortium. “The Alberta Library is very excited to be sharing this software with 281 public libraries across the province,” says Marian Enow, Language Software Librarian for The Alberta Library. “For communities like Milo, it means a world of languages is closer than ever.” Tell Me More is a multi-sensory, interactive experience that teaches proper pronunciation, listening, and reading techniques, while allowing users to practice phonetics, grammar and dialogue in real time. People who speak French, Italian, Dutch, German, Spanish, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Korean, Chinese and Japanese can receive instruction in their native tongue. English speakers can also learn French, Italian, Dutch, German and Spanish. For Enow, an immigrant herself from Somalia, Tell Me More deepens the library’s connection to the community. “The library has always been a place where people, especially new immigrants, come to learn and feel welcome,” she says. “It’s a familiar, welcoming place to learn English.” Tell Me More will be available at computer terminals throughout the library, but library card holders can also access the software from home via the library’s home page. For more information: Karla Palichuk Director, Alberta Public Library Electronic Network The Alberta Library [phone], ext. 228 [e-mail] 2008 cn Volume 1, Issue 12 Milo Librarv DECEMBER NEWS The Roald Dahl Funny Prize (http:// www.booktrust.or q.uk/show/feature/ Home/Funnv- Prize) This website, for the competition inaugurated in 2008, presents prizes for "The Funniest Book for Children Aged Six and Under" and "The Funniest Book for Children Aged Seven to Fourteen." It in­cludes lists of nominated books, an article about the science of hu­mor, and links to site about author Roald Dahl. From Booktrust, a Brit­ish organization "that encourages people of all ages and cultures to discover and en­joy reading." Milo Library Celebrates 25 Years in 2008 Milo Library’s 25th year has been a very suc­cessful one indeed. It has been one full year since we moved into our new building. In that year we have seen a large increase in us­age and in new mem­berships. It’s true what they say about location being everything in business. Having main street access has proven invaluable to our library. We want to thank everyone for your New Pur ULS Best Sellers “Collateral Damage’7 by Fern Michaels “Amazing Grace” by Danielle Steel “Third Degree” by Greg lies “Dark of the Moon” by John Sandford “Double Cross” by James Patter­son “Critical” by Robin Cook “Lying with Strangers” by James Grippando “Stone Cold” by David Baldacci “Now & Then” by Robert B. Parker “Beverly Hills Dead” by Stuart Woods DVD’s “What Happens in Vegas” “Made of Honor” “Taking Lives” “Sex and the City” “The Assassination of Jesse James” “Iron Man” “Game Plan” continued support and look forward to the next 25 years of service to the Milo area. 2009 will bring video- conferencing to Milo Library as part of the RISE pilot project. We look forward to provid­ing Milo and area this opportunity. As with any pilot project, there are sure to be some challenges and bugs to be worked out. Further details will be available in the future. I would like to thank CHASES “Teaching Children to Eat Smart, Move More, and be Media Wise” BOOKS ON CD “Become a Better You” by Joel Osteen “Strike Force” by Dan Brown ADULT FICTION “Reading by Lightening” by Joan Thomas “Sword Song” by Bernard Cornwell” “Obsession” by Karen Robards “Possession” & “Prophecy” by Peter James “Smoke & Mirrors” by James Ramsey Miller “The Scream” by Rohinton Mistry “Trust Me” by Brenda Novak “Straits of Fortune” by Anthony Gagliano “Speak of the Devil” by Shari Shattuck “Hidden” by Eve Kenin “The Portrait” by Charles Atkins “In Cold Pursuit” by Sarah An­drews “The Face of Death” by Cody Tracy and Barb for “holding down the fort” for me while I was gone. I knew it was left in good hands. On behalf of the Friends of the Milo Li­brary, we would like to thank those who at­tended our Christmas Party. A special thank you to Terry Neubauer for his entertainment all night long. The Li­brary acoustics are very good. All the best for 2009. Joanne Monner McFadyen “Fashionably Late” by Nadine Dajani “The Woods Are Dark” by Rich­ard Laymon “Angel in the Full Moon" by Don Easton “Jesus” by Deepak Chopra “Seer of Egypt” by Pauline Gedge “Keeper of the Keys” by Perri O’Shaughnessy “Sugar vs. Spice” by Joanne Sker- rett “Stealing Kisses” by Janet Dailey “Once a Proud Canadian” by James T. Sawada “Latitudes of Melt” by Joan Clark “Keeping Faith” by Jodi Picoult SCIENCE FICTION “Across the Face of the World” by Russell Kirkpatrick “Ragamuffin” by Tobias S. Buckell ADULT NON-FICTION “Stampede! The Rise and Fall of Canada’s New Power Elite” by Gordon PittsWk’ri;on nil': Wi:b WWW.MIl.Ol -IBRARY.CA NEW ! N HOURS 2 0 0 8 Tuesday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Tuesday evening: 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Phone or Fax [phone] Email messages to [e-mail] or check out our website @ www. m i! o! i b ra ry.ca Joanne Monner, librarian Barb Godkin, Tracy Mozill, assistant librarian DID YOU KNOW? You can easily save paper and make your document more attractive in Microsoft Word? A document whose last page is mostly blank is a waste of printer paper, espe­cially if you have to make a lot of copies, and your letters and mailings will also look more professional if they fill the pages nicely, so Microsoft Word makes it easy to shrink your document by one page. If Print Preview reveals a skimpy iast page, click the Shrink to Fit (Word 2003) or Shrink One Page button (Word 2007) within Print Preview. Word will tweak the fonts in the document to make it a page smaller. Don’t like the re- .14-^0 . . £>Ullv> \ UUi>l pi COD o 4- ~7 |-r\ 1 I --- | r £_ ui IUU. New Purchases continued Donations ADULT NON FICTION cont’d ‘'Slow Dance a Story of Stroke, Love and Disability” by Oliver Sacks “Computers for Seniors For DUMMIES” by Nancy C Muir “The Big Book of Canadian Ghost Stories” by John Robert Colombo “Designer Plant Combinations” by Scott Calhoun “Bulbs in the Basement Geraniums on the Windowsill” by Alice & Brian McGowan “Otherwise” by Farley Mowat “Genealogy Online for Dummies” “Not Guilty” by Debbie Travis “Leonard Maltin’s 2009 Movie Guide” “After Diana” by Christopher Anderson “30 minute pastels” (Art instruction) “Mosquito Creek Roundup” (history of Nanton-Parkland) “Ten Things I Wish Fd Known” by Maria Shriver “Bom County” by Randy Owen (Alabama Lead Singer) “Chicken Soup: Loving our Cats” WESTERNS “The City in the Sky” by Max Brand “Pecos Crossing” by Elmer Kelton YOUNG ADULT FICTION Numbers” by David A Poulson “Dragonsong” by Anne McCaffrey JUNIOR FICTION “Chronicles of Narnia -Prince Caspian” by CS Lewis “Rainbow Magic—Stella the Star Fairy” by Daisy Meadows “Horse Mad Summer” by Kathy Helidoniotis “JUVENILE NON-FICTION “Success Principles for Teens” by Jack Can- field “Building a Green Community” by Ellen Rodger “David Beckham—Bom to Play” by B A Roth “Amazing Arctic & Antarctic Projects” “Superior Saturday” by Garth Nix JUVENILE DVD “A Chipmunk Christmas” PICTURE BOOKS “Save the Reindeer” “Biscuit’s Day at the Farm” CHILDREN’S BOOK ON CD—ASL “Once Upon a Time.” - 3 videos and story­books of Fairy Tales done with American Sign Language ■% We want to thank the following people for their donations to our library this month: the Es­tradas for parging the east wall of our library, Tracy Mozill, Audrey Fetkenher, Barbie Gauthier. We apologize to anyone who we may have missed. We appreciate them all. Our next Library Board meet­ing will be held on Dec 8th @ 7:30 pm.Vs Saloon/ Milo Hotel Dec. 24.11:00am - 7:00pm Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 26 Closed Dec. 27.Opens 3:00pm Dec. 31.Closes at 8:00pm Jan. 1.Closed Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Staff of T's Saloon.Snake Valley J Drop-In News Cribbage Drop in and join us for a crib tournament! Everyone welcome. Monday, December 15 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 29 - 7:30 pm Health Nurse and Foot Care The health nurse will be at the Drop-In on Wednesday, December 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Coffee Don’t forget to stop in for coffee Monday mornings and afternoons. % ■V SALOM hair design by Denise Drown Cnti)CaUyf,Pc,?tns>'WA)tand Tinting Mil: 361-11 located at the Country Farmhouse call: 754-2593 I didn’t know which category in the Canopener this write up should go. I would like to thank Joanne for asking me to volunteer in helping the library at the Silver Dollar Casino in Calgary on Nov. 7th. as a chip runner. In the beginning of the day I was scared and didn’t know what to do, but as time went by I felt more confident even though I still didn’t know what to do, without help. Only once did I come up with the right tally, I was impressed with myself, but I was wrong again according to the actual count; M.M. gave out the wrong count of chips by mistake. (By the way, M.M. doesn’t stand for Money Manager.) One table interested me, players slapping hundreds of dollars on the table and loosing hundreds of dollars. When asked an intelligent looking spectator about the workings of the game, he spent a considerable amount of time explaining thoroughly what took place and why. I thanked him very much; there were two problems, with the background noise and his broken English, I couldn’t understand a word he was saying, I was no further ahead. Time went by much quicker than I expected, I considered it an entertaining way to socialize, and a few laughs at that. I would also like to thank Elva and Gordie for driving me home and for buying me supper, once we found a place to eat, that is. So you see, I didn’t know if this should go under “thank you”, “entertainment” or “whatever”. My friends and I were on a Lager run and noticed that the cases were discounted 10%. Since it was a big party, we bought 2 cases. The cashier multiplied 2 times 10% and gave us a 20% discount. * **They Walk Among Us!!!!!! *Ensuring healthy local food for all Albertans How can we make informed choices about food that will ensure a healthy continuous supply for everyone? Conference Dates: January 29- 31, 2009 Barnett House - 142 St & 109 Ave (Alberta Teacher’s Assoc Bldg) Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Speakers: Thursday, Jan 29/09 Thomas Pawlick Friday, Jan 30/09 9:00 am Elbert Van Dotikersgoed 6:00 pm Carol Off Executive Director of The Greater Toronto Authority Agricultural Action Plan BITTER CHOCOLATE w. m «our$ um swentf $wh.i CAROL OFF wmm host of CBC radio’s As It Happens Saturday, Jan 31/09 Herb Barbolet, Associate Food Security and Sustainable Community Development, Simon Fraser University & co-founder of the Vancouver- based organization. Farm Folk/ City Folk See our website: www.foodalberta.org for more informationOctober 10, 2008 For Immediate Release “FOOD: TODAY. TOMORROW. TOGETHER.” ITS T!ME TO TALK! Network of organizations plans provincial food security conference for January2009 A network of organizations is planning a January conference to discuss food security issues in the province. The conference will bring together farmers, policy-makers, retailers, and consumers to discuss how to work together to build a healthy local food system for all Albertans. The conference, titled Food: Today, Tomorrow, Together is being hosted by a coalition of non­profit, governmental, and private sector organizations representing a diversity of interests from across the province, including Alberta Agriculture, Growing Food Security in Alberta, the City of Edmonton Community Services, the Alberta Farmers Market Association, and many more. The conference will take place in Edmonton from January 29-31,2009. “Why care? Because we aii eat!” notes Susan Roberts, conference committee co­chair. “Producing food and eating is an enjoyable part of our social fabric - it's the Canadian way. This conference will re-open our eyes to the tremendous impact that the food we eat has on our families, our communities, our health, our economy and our environment.” The conference invites participants to learn and share with farmers, policymakers, activists, and others involved in the food system on the topics of the global food system, agriculture in Alberta, health and nutrition, buying local, hunger in Alberta, and the environmental effects of food production. A major focus of the event will be on networking and action planning. Food: Today, Tomorrow, Together features keynote addresses by renowned authors, academics, and activists, including Carol Off, host of CBC radio’s As It Happens and author of “Bitter Chocolate: Investigating the Dark Side of the World’s Most Seductive Sweet”. Also on the lineup are: author Thomas Pawlick, Herb Barbolet, associate in Food Security and Sustainable Community Development at Simon Fraser University; Elbert VanDonkersgoed of the Greater Toronto Authority Agricultural Action Plan, and many others. For more information or to register, go to the conference website at www.foodalberta.org. Till IT ft If If For more information contact: Erin Krekoski Edmonton Social Planning Council [phone] ext. 354 #37, 9912-106 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 1C5To wish you the special gifts of this holiday season - Peace, Joy and lasting happiness. from Milo Library and The Friends of Milo Library \)(/drmest thoughts anJ best wishes for a wonderful j—|olid<ay d a -j—|c^pp4 N ew Ye an ear. from Ian and Barb Godkin Season’s greetings with ail good wishes for the new year. from Barry and Joanne Monner Seasons Greetings and Oest wishes for tdeNew year From Robert, Darlene and the staff at Phillip's FertilizerHUMOUROUS CHRISTMAS QUOTATIONS Christmas is a race to see which gives out first - your money or your feet. Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered. What i don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day. - Phyllis Diller Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it. - Richard Lamm Christmas is the season when you buy this year's gifts with next year's money. Don't expect too much of Christmas Day. You can't crowd into it any arrears of unselfishness and kindliness that may have accrued during the past twelve months. -Oren Arnold From a commercial point of view, if Christmas did not exist it would be necessary to invent it. - Katharine Whitehorn If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts, wouldn't it be a Merry Christmas? - Don Meredith In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Ha