Milo Canopener (March 1, 2012)

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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 Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO CANOPENER March 2012 Edition no. 262 MILO LIBRARY N/C Some Project 366 Shots Here are a couple of Jenn Gregoire’s shots from her project to post a photo a day in 2012 (http://jgproject366.bloqspot.com) as mentioned in last month’s Canopener. Jenn’s comments on these photos: “I love the design of these pickups! I love her curves! Enjoy!” These barns have so much character! They look like old men with grumpy faces!”♦ Milo Canopener Published by Volunteer Staff Layout Editors: Production: Subscriptions: Cartoons / “Kids Say” Notices Barb Godkin 485-8389, 599-2213 Colleen Bartsch 599-2204 Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Betty Armstrong Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Marina Vannatta 381-6389 Any Canopener volunteer ♦ » Advertising: [Single Insertion] Business Directory $ 5.00 Quarter Page $ 6.00 Half Page $ 8.00 Full Page $ 15.00 Classified Ads $ 2.00 Free Items: Event Notices Announcements: Wedding, Anniversary. Births, Showers, etc. Cards of Thanks News Items Articles of Interest Editorial Content: Letters to the Editor are welcome. All submissions must be signed, Letters will not be printed unless signed, and requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. Deadlines: The deadline for photo-readv ad copy or articles is about a week before the end of the month. Please allow additional layout time for unformatted copy. The Canopener is usually printed on the last Thursday of the month. . < Subscription Rates: Single Copy'‘Cover’’Price $ 2.00 Inside Milo [pickup, delivery' or mailed] $ 16.00 Outside Milo [mailed] $ 24.00 How to reach us: Email is our preferred method of contact if possible as photo-ready advertising copy or content can be printed clearly. Fax transmissions are low resolution, and tend to be unclear. Thanks! Email: [e-mail] igodkin@w'ildroseinternet.ca Regular Mail: Milo Canopener P.O. Box 12 Milo Alberta T0L 1L0 Fax: [phone] [Milo Library] Drop off: Items may be left. At Milo Green Foods in the Canopener box at the back of the store. At the Milo Library. In the Library Book Drop.GOODS & SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE LWESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Tuesday - Sunday . 9:00 am - 8:00 pm ^LMARy KAy. Donna Bennett Deitz Independent Beauty Consuilant P.O. Box 37. Milo, Alla. TOl 110 [phone] Phillips Agricultural Products and Services Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Robert Phillips 8ox 7 Milo, AB TOL 1L0 Doug Marks PRESIDENT Office: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Marks Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Pipelining Dete hvesbnent Services Corp. A Member or the Deitz Group or Companies Ron Deitz President Investing for your Future Suite 700, One Executive Place 1816 Crowchild Trail NW Calgary, AB. T2M 3Y7 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Toll-Free: 1-800-661-2817 Email: [e-mail] Donna Bennett Deitz Account Manager Small Business Direct [phone] donna. bennettdeitz@scotiabank. com Marianne Armstrong Personal Banking Officer Direct [phone] [e-mail] Wendy Hingley Officer in Charge Direct [phone] [e-mail] % Scotiabank PO Box 150 Milo. AB TOL 1LO Call Redirect: [phone] Fax:[phone] Telephone: [phone] Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular: [phone] Fax: [phone] “Make Your Winning Move With Us” MLS Magnuson Realty LYLE MAGNUSON LARRY DIETRICH Website: www.magnusonrealtv.comWe would like to thank our advertisers for their continued support. Without them, we would not be able to print this newsletter for the enjoyment of the readers. TOWING * 4 X 4 Service * Wheel-Lift * Boosting ' Winching * Fuel, Flats * Lock-outs * Recoveries * R.V. Towing * Small Repairs Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0 MILO SEED CLEANING ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown. Cleaner Crops are Grown. Sheldon Walker Manager HEATHER TRUCKING WARREN HEATHER Business Card Ads $60 /year includes your subscription See back of cover for details £ Services Bus: 485-2667 Mobile: [phone] " 24 Hour Emergency Service “ Ready & Reliable [PHONEJOE] VACUUM * Septic Tanks * Portables * Mud Pits * Sumps * Holding Tanks * Cisterns * Basement Floods 402 9R9 2R7? Shaun Umscheid «#%!.«# U/ %m SUMSCHEID'TLIVE.CA Also offering Portable Welding Services GRANT. KRYSTALOWICH & BENNETT FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING •P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Phone: [phone] For ALL your Welding Aluminum B-Pressure Service Truck Rig-ups Truckdecks TRAILERS - ETC. T rucking ««n and May Mauling ANDY DIXON Cell: [phone] Res: [phone] Fax: [phone] Box 145 Mik), Alberta TOL 1L0 CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS. --- _ --- — --- 1 1 RICHARDSON GMP | H Lori Vooys, cim, fcsi, fma Vice President Wealth Advisor The Stevenson Vooys Group Richardson GMP Limited ,333 7th Avenue South West Suite 1000 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Z1 Branch: 1 [phone] Dir.: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fmail: [e-mail] www.RichardsonGMP.com Vulcan Optometric Clinic 0r. 0. 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) FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC 122 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta T0L2B0 403-485-2368 Scott D. Fairbanks, DD Office Hours: Wednesday 9 00 am - 4 30 pm Friday 9 00 am - 12 30 pm Liscombe Chiropractic Clinic DR. GEORGE LISCOMBE N ANTON VULCAN [phone] [phone] F.M. TRAILER WORLD Dealers For Norbert, Rainbow, Dex & Duralite Aluminum Stock, Horse & Flatdeck Trailers Selling Fence Posts & Corral Panels - Truckload Discounts Available Check Our Website For New & Used www.fmtrailerworld.rnm Vulcan [phone] Strathmore [phone] Stavely 1-877-205-1999¥ Vulcan County m Adult Learning Council ADULT LEARNING CLASSES IN MILO SEATED MASSAGE - Milo Bring a friend for free! This course is a 1/2 day session that will introduce you to the techniques of performing a 15- minute seated massage over clothes. Using safe body mechanics, you will learn how to deliver a dynamic massage. Some remedial treatments for things such as headaches and sinus colds will also be demonstrated. Additionally included, a possible means for decreasing stress! Limited Class Size! Instructor: Jessica Middleton, RMT Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Time: 9am-12:30pm Place: Milo School Fee: $47.00 Registration deadline: Saturday, March 3, 2012 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. Milo One-on-One Training If you need help or have specific questions on any of the following programs or applications— we're here to help! Just choose your topic from the list below, the date that suits you and a 1- hour timeslot. You can bring your own laptop (Mac or PC) or use one of ours, and we will help you out! - iPad/iPod questions - Skype (beginner or advanced) - Facebook (beginner or for business) - Blogging - Gmail - Picasa - Social Networking - Website Planning and/or Design - YouTube Instructor: Cody Shearer Dates: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Time: book a 1 hour slot (1:00, 2:00, 3:00 or 4:00 pm) Place: Milo Library Fee: $11.00 for a one hour timeslot Registration deadline: March 27 To register for courses, please contact Barb Godkin at 403-599-2213 or iqodkin(a)wildroseintemet.ca . Cheques are to be made to Vulcan County.KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS NUDITY I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat; "Mom, that lady isn't wearing a seat belt!" OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his teacher a note from his mother. The note read, "The opinions expressed by this child are not necessarily those of his parents." KETCHUP A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup out of the jar. During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old daughter to answer the phone. "Mommy can't come to the phone to talk to you right now. She's hitting the bottle." MORE NUDITY A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then asked, "What's the matter, haven't you ever seen a little boy before?" POLICE # 1 While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about 6 years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop? "Yes", I answered and continued writing the report. " My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?" "Yes, that's right," I told her. "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?" POLICE # 2 It was the end of the day when I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner, Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. "Is that a dog you got back there?" he asked. "It sure is," I replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then towards the back of the van. Finally he said "What'd he do?" ELDERLY While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my 4- year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. She was unfailingly intrigued by the various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheelchairs. One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered, "The tooth fairy will never believe this!" DRESS-UP A little girl was watching her parents dress for a party. When she saw her dad donning his tuxedo, she warned, "Daddy, you shouldn't wear that suit." "And why not, darling?" "You know that it always gives you a headache the next morning." DEATH While walking along the sidewalk in front of his church, our minister heard the intoning of a prayer that nearly made his collar wilt. Apparently, his 5-year-old son and his playmates had found a dead robin. Feeling that proper burial should be performed, they had secured a small box and cotton batting, then dug a hole and made it ready for the disposal of the deceased. The minister's son was chosen to say the appropriate prayers and with sonorous dignity intoned his version of what he thought his father always said: "Glory be unto the Faaather, and unto the Sonnn, and into the hole he goooes." (I want this line used at my funeral!) SCHOOL A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I'm just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can't read, I can't write, and they won't let me talk!" BIBLE A little boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. "Mama, look what I found," the boy called out; "What have you got there, dear?" With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear!"VIDEO CONFERENCE (S' your library - ■ ■ . ' - FEBRUARY 2012 Chinook Arch Library Syit«« n-KJ NETWORK Take a Walk on the Wild Side! Nutcrackers, Bears & Wolverines February 8, 2012 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Life on a Silken Thread February 15, 2012 7:00 PM— 8:00 PM Hair Snares for Grizzly Bears: Monitoring Bears in Southwestern Alberta February 22, 2012 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Q & A with the Schizophrenia Society Hosted by Lethbridge Public Library February 21, 2012 5:00 PM—6:00PM March 20, 2012 5:00 PM—6:00PM April 17, 2012 5:00 PM—6:00PM It’s Not Easy Being Green February 29, 2012 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Non-Profit Noon Hour Series PRESENTED BY DICK LARSEN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WITH ALBERTA CULTURE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT Quick and Dirty Feasibility Studies for Non-Profit Organization Projects February 9, 2012 11:30 AM—1:00PM The 5 W’s of Volunteer Recruitment March 8, 2012 11:30 AM—1:00PM The 5 W’s of Volunteer Retention March 29, 2012 11:30 AM—1:00PM Success Factors in Raising Financial Capital April 19, 2012 11:30 AM—1:00PM A For details on more programs, or if you would like to use the videoconference equipment please speak to local library staff or visit www.risenetwork.ca David Poulsen Evening Teen Writing Workshop Hosted by Claresholm Public Library March 1, 2012 6:30 PM Law @ Lunch PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM & HOSTED BY THE LETHBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Losing a Job & Wrongful Dismissal February 8, 2012 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Law & Living Together February 15, 2012 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Separation & Divorce February 29, 2012 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Looking After Dependent Parents March 7, 2012 12:00 PM—1:30 PM An Enduring Power of Attorney March 14, 2012 12:00 PM—1:30 PM TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LIBRARY.VILLAGE OF MILO ALBERTA Dear Bulk Water User: The Village of Milo is installing an automated Bulk Water filling system at the Water Treatment Plant. The new system uses a Keypad and LED display to dispense water. Each user will be issued an Account Number and PIN Number. Users will then be billed by the Village for the water dispensed. During the month of March, Users of the Bulk Water system will be required to come to the Village Office and complete a contract sheet and be assigned an Account and PIN Numbers to be able to access the Bulk Water system from 1st April, 2012. The keypad will prompt the user via the built in display panel. Below is how the system will work: 1. Press the “FILL” button 2. Enter your 3 digit account number with the keypad and press “ENTER” 3. Enter your 4 digit PIN number with the keypad and press “ENTER” 4. The display panel will show your account total to date in cubic meters 5. Enter the amount of water you want dispensed in cubic meters, using the decimal place, for example 12.4 and press “ENTER” 6. The system will begin dispensing water. The display panel will show the amount dispensed as you are filling. 7. When the system has finished dispensing the water, the keypad will reset and wait for the next user. 8. You may stop the fill at any time by pressing the “EMERGENCY STOP” button on the keypad. Please be reminded that, the Council has passed a new bylaw [Bylaw 378-12: Bulk Water Services bylaw] in February 2012 to regulate and provide bulk water services to consumers. A copy of Bylaw 378-12 is available at the Village office for your review. Thank you for your cooperation. Village Administration Milo.Village of Milo Summary of February 27, 2012 Regular Council Meeting Highlights Water Treatment Plant: The Plant Upgrade has reached its final stages and the Bulk Water Station will be completed and tested in mid-March. Starting April 2012. Bulk Water users will have to set up an Account and be issued a PIN Number before they can access the Bulk Water System. Newly Introduced Bylaws Bylaw No. 381-12 Tax Penalty Bylaw When people are late in their tax payments, interest on money raised to administer the Village is paid by others who pay on time. It is a fact that, those who pay on time are subsidizing those who pay late. Bylaw 381-12 is written to address that. A penalty equal to 5% of the outstanding taxes will be applied and added to the outstanding property tax if taxes remain unpaid on July 1st or 30 days after property tax notices are issued, whichever is later. On October 1st of the current year, a further penalty equal to 6% of the outstanding current taxes will be added to the outstanding property tax amount. This bylaw passed first and second Readings on February 27, 2012. Passed Bylaws Bylaw No. 376 —12 Utility Services Bylaw This bylaw brings utility rates to a level where no tax payer money is used to subsidize utility services. The rate adjustments are going to be made in three phases; Phase I and II in 2012 and Phase III in 2013. And again, the new rates are needed to bring Utility Services in the Village to a self-sustaining level. Bylaw 376-12 passed a third and final Reading on February 27, 2012. Bylaw No. 377 —12 Business License Bylaw This Bylaw has been passed to rescind Bylaw No. 94 - Business Tax Bylaw of March 1955. The new Business License Bylaw will charge a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $35 for various businesses in the Village and $45 for Business outside Milo. Both profit and non-profit organizations will be required to file a Business License application at the Village Office and pay the required fee. After payment of the fee, a Business License would be issued to the Organization and posted at where the organization transacts business. Bylaw 376-12 passed a third and final Reading on February 27, 2012. Bylaw No. 378 —12 Bulk Water Services Bylaw Bylaw 378-12 set to levy rates and charges on all persons who use the Village’s Bulk Water Utility Services. It set forth the terms and conditions under which such utility service will be provided. Bylaw 378-12 passed a first and second Reading and Council unanimously agreed to do a third Reading to pass it on February 27, 2012. Other Matters Village Website I he Village website is up and gradually being populated. Residents are requested to visit the site at www.villageofmilo.ca Next Council Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be March 19th at 6 pm at the Lower Level of the Milo Library. Village Administration Milo, Alberta.Newborns Children Families Weddings Pets & Live Stock Events Commercial Farmsteads Photo Restoration Graphic Design Shooting professionally for 10 years 403-599-0009 gregoire@wildroseinternet. ca www.uvibe. ca http://jgproject366. blogspot. comMILO MENS BONSPIEL 2012 “A” Event Winners: Brown Rink from Nanton. Left to right (Skip to lead) - Brian Brown, Kevin Muir, Steve Schlaht, and Dave Wright. 2nd in the A Event was the Ross Peake Rink of Hussar. “B” Event Winners: Darell Smith Team from Vulcan. Left to right (Skip to lead) - Darell Smith, Fred Pratt, Keith Comstock, Stuart Rosling _______2nd in the B Event was the Dennis Machacek Rink from Vulcan.“C” Event Winners: Stu Shaw Team from Strathmore. Left to right (Skip to lead) - Stu Shaw, Kevin Robertson, Randy Sander, and Kelly Riess. 2nd in the C Event was the Don Brown Rink from Cluny/Milo (their Milo Men’s League team). $1000 Draw Winners: This year’s winner of the $1000 draw raffle was the Bill Godkin Rink. Pictured below are two team members, Bill Godkin and Ray Vinall. Missing from the photo are Eric Klitmoller and Curtis Harder/.lamp? r.iarke.> Invisible “ Fence Brand Western Canada The best in Electronic Pet containment and behavioral products. Indoor and outdoor solutions for cats and dogs, electronic doors, remote trainers and bark control collars. 100% Satisfaction or money back Lifetime Warranty Contact Greg Deitz 1-877-364-2929 www.invisiblefence.ca Try out our qr code ap on your smartphone or webcam Just download the free ap and scan this codeMy the Rev. Gordon Cranch I thought that this month you deserved a "lighter side" article. I was looking for something in a file that hadn't seen the light of day for many years, and came across this article. It did have a website address that it originally came from, but it is now gone. Just another indication of its age but its humour will appeal to those of you who value the proper use of English, which gets more difficult to find these days. Sorry, teachers. I know you try. How to Write Good 1. Avoid alliteration. Always. 2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. 3. Avoid cliches like the plague, (they're old hat) 4. Employ the vernacular. 5. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc. 6. Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are unnecessary. 7. It is wrong to ever split an infinitive. 8. Contractions aren't necessary. 9. Foreign words are not apropos. 10. One should never generalize. 11. Eliminate quotations. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "I had quotations. Tell me what you know." 12. Comparisons are as bad as cliches. 13. Don't be redundant; don't use more words than necessary; it's highly superfluous. 14. Be more or less specific. 15. Understatement is always best. 16. Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement. 17. One word sentences? Eliminate. 18. Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake. 19. The passive voice is to be avoided. 20. Go around the barn at high noon to avoid colloquialisms. 21. Who need rhetorical questions? I think I do more than a few of these (well, OK! maybe more than a few), so I guess I will never write really good. I hope you enjoyed a lighter than usual column and maybe even learned something as well. See you in church!March 2012 Milo Library Websites 360 Cities www.360cities.net “360Cities is the web’s largest col­lection of stunning, geo-mapped pano­ramic photos, cre­ated by a network of thousands of ex­pert panorama pho­tographers from around the world.” This site allows you to virtually visit a variety of land­marks and locations around the world via high quality panoramic photos. Explore the Taj Mahal, Route 66 or Niagara Falls from the comfort of home. Spice Advice (www.spiceadvice. com) Ever want to know more about spices? From their geographic origin and history, to their traditional uses, storage tips, and suggested uses, this site has it all. This site offers 'spice advice’ in the form of a spice encyclo­pedia, usage guide, history and more. Milo Library Gordon R. Freeman donates his newest book to Milo Library Hidden Stonehenge (The Majorville Cairn) "An exciting archaeological detective story - tracing connections between a 5,200- year old sun temple in Alberta, Canada, and the famous prehistoric 'time machine ’ at Stonehenge, half a world away, leads to amazing discoveries about a lost calendar" Passion and science blend in this remarkable, highly readable book, as a committed archaeologist takes us with him on a painstaking yet thrilling voyage of discovery. Hidden Stonehenge is a remarkable chronicle of one man’s drive and determination to uncover the mystery of Canada’s Stone­henge in the remote plains of southern Alberta, abandoned centuries ago and largely forgotten ever since. Astonishingly, it not only predates England’s Stonehenge by about 800 years but also predates Egypt’s pyramids. It has been proven that the calendar that its design encapsulates is slightly more accurate than the Gregorian calendar currently used internationally. N ADULT FICTION Taken by Robert Crais, Book of Dreams by Davis Bunn, One Child by Jeff Buick, Mr and Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels, The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay, In Close by Brenda Novak, The Valcourt Heiress by Catherine Coulter, The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer, Fa­tal Error by F Paul Wilson, The Electric Mist With Con­federate Dead by James Lee Burke, The Prostitute’s Ball by Stephen J Canned, Ghost in Trouble by Carolyn Hart, EW PURCHAS ADULT NON-FICTION Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson MD, The 8th Habit From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R Covey, The Complete Fun­damentals of Drawing by Barrington Barber, Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Kevin Shea Hidden Stonehenge by Gordon R Freeman t E S SCIENCE FICTION Intrigues by Mercedes Lackey, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan WESTERNS Outlaw Pass by Charles G West, The Owl Hunt by Richard S Wheeler YOUNG ADULT FICTION Blood Burned and Life’s Blood by Kaitlin Gow, Lost in Time by Melissa De La Cruz, Destined by P C Cast, Vampire Diaries The Hunters by L J Smith, Silence by Becca FitzpatrickJ Wk’rh on tiik \Vi:b WWW.MIl.OI. IBRARY.OA Milo Library HOURS FOR 2 0 11 Tuesday: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Tues. evening: 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm Thurs & Fri: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm Phone or Fax [phone] Email messages to [e-mail] or check out our website @ www.milolibrarv.ca Joanne Monner, librarian Barb Godkin assistant librarian Tracy Mozill assistant librarian \ FindThe (www.findthebest.coml Find the Best is a review site that offers a balanced alter­native to the many consumer/ user review sites out there. This site provides facts-based data (stripped of any mar­keting influence) for consumers to make their decisions. The site uses '“Smart Ratings’' which involves gathering ratings from 'experts’ in each category on the site, assign­ing a normalized score to each expert's review, and then presents users with one overall rating. They also use color coding to make it even simpler (green = favorable reviews, yellow = mixed reviews, red = unfavorable reviews). The site provides reviews on everything from colleges to electronics to financial advisors. Continued from p a g e 1 JUNIOR FICTION The Missing: Book 2 -Sent by Margaret Haddix, At First Bite by Ruth Ames, Adventure Island ‘The Mys­tery of Series: Missing Mas­terpiece, Whistling Caves, and Midnight Ghost by Helen Moss, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney, PICTURE BOOKS Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked Castaway Critters by J E Bright, EASY REAPER Marley the Dog Who Cried Wolf by Susan Hill, Frog and Friends by Eve Bunting, Frog and Friends Party at the Pond by Eve Bunting DONATIONS we want to thank the following people for their donations to our library this month: we apologize to anyone who we may have missed, we appreciate each one. Linda Booth, Helen Shield, Dennis & Sylvia Wheatley, Dick Berglof, Jo-Ann Klem, Michele Tiegen, lack Lewis, Margaret umscheid, Betty Lahd, Rosemary Monner, Helena Dyck Our next Library Board meeting is Mar 14th, 2012 @ 7:00 pmMilo Community School is putting together a community cookbook with recipes from the past to the present We would like to include recipes from: • Former staff of Milo School • Former students of Milo School • Residents of the Village of Milo • Residents from the surrounding area • Current staff • Current students • Friends and relatives from near and far Please submit your recipes as: • A Microsoft Word document, you can email to the school as an attachment. • Or hand written, and we will word process them for you. If you wish: • You can include your name with your recipe, but that is not a requirement. The cookbook will be published and sold to the public with all proceeds going to the Milo Sustainability Fund to help get some of their initiatives started. There is no limit to the number of recipes submitted by a family. There will be drop boxes for hand written recipes at: the store, library, drop in center, and school, or you can email to: jim. piotajpallisersd. ab.ca Any suggestions or ideas, or if you know of someone you would like us to contact, call: Laurie at 403-599-3979Communication Problem: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property." "I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?" "I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents." He said, "Do you have a real grudge?" "No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one." "Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?" "Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your question is 'yes'." "Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?" "Yes," she responded, "most days he gets up earlier than I do." Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?" "Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I never wanted a divorce. It's husband. He says he can't communicate with me." The Bathtub Test During a visit to the asylum, a visitor asked the Director which is the criteria that defines a patient to be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub. We offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient, and ask the patient to empty the bathtub." OK, here's your test: (Those with an abnormal tendency will scroll to the bottom to get the answer before taking the test.) 1. Would you use the spoon? 2. Would you use the teacup? 3. Would you use the bucket? "Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would choose the bucket as it is larger than the spoon." "No," answered the Director. "A normal person would pull the plug." The Bill A woman brought a very limp duck in to a veterinary surgeon. As she lay her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, your duck has passed away." The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?" "Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead," he replied. "How can you be so sure," she protested. "I mean, you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something." The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room, and returned a few moments later with a black Labrador retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table, and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog and took it out, and returned a few moments later with a cat. The cat jumped up on the table and also sniffed delicately at the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly, and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100 percent certifiably, a dead duck." Then the vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman. The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$1501", she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!!" The vet shrugged. "I'm sorry. If you'd taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the lab report and the cat scan, it's now $150.00."Meadowlark Senior Care Homes - a private government licensed residential care home located in the Town of Strathmore. We provide 24-hour supervision, meals and customized personal care and assistance with actives of daily living. 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Which do you want to overcome? z Cooking meals for one person z Living alone and not safe Z Needing help with personal care z Forgetting to take medications z Lonely and unhappy Meadowlark Care Home provides a heaithy, safe & caring home-like environment. We are here to help! Community & Business Comments “Deb’s home & clients have always been a wonderful addition to our community” Dr. S. Burke “I have lived in this town for more than thirty years and I have always considered this business to be a valuable addition to our community” M. Flebotte -Business Owner “I would like to comment that I have received no calls or complaints about this business in my 4 years as Councilor for Division 2 Wheatland County” K. 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Zachery Housing and Care Services Level 1 When living in your own home is no longer the safe or right option we provide meals, laundry, housekeeping & 24 hr support. Level 2 Is geared for residents who require assistance with grooming, dressing, toileting, and medication supervision in addition to all of the above services. Level 3 Care needs require a higher level of support. As well as assistance with eating, special diets, and bowel & bladder care in addition to all of the above services. Level 4 Total Assistance includes all of the above services. You Do Not Need to Make the same Mistake That Many Make Are you struggling with aging parents and illness? What happens when your aging parents need to move and won’t? How do you balance your parent’s independence with their safety? 1. Educate yourself about the services and choices available 2. Talk to people and ask questions. 3. Become more specific in your requirements 4. Visit several options - slow down, take a look around and ask yourself: Z Do I like this place? Z Would I want to live here? Z Would Mom think it is clean enough? Z Does it feel like HOME? 5. DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG - you will never be guaranteed a happy ending. Much better to be ahead of the game then behind the eight ball! Over the years, family members, residents, neighbors and business associates alike have praised Meadowlark Senior Care Homes for the exceptional care shown to all residents. 'We know how to deliver care in a way that promotes independence & keeps the dignity of our residents. CALL NOW 403-934-5294Milo Post Office Do you have a gift to buy but not sure what to get? Why not Visa Gift Card or Reloadable Visa Card All available at the Milo Post Office. Also at the Post Office are the Diamond Jubilee Keepsake Folders of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II Volume I and Volume II at $5.95 each plus GST. joy joie TfiOT^ ri1 hii'ihu 111111 iMtr |B|11 imuiiii'flr i iiHWfii i rwifliiBiiTBinrffliiH nirawiiirii nnnr t nnrr unar ffnir rn CCH§ Curling Team wins Silver Congratulations to the County Central High School curling team for winning silver at the High School Zone playdowns in Coaldale. Pictured are: Back Row (left to right): Drew Smith, Wyatt Scott, Dane McNivcn, Hailey Smith, and Coach Kevin Smith Front Row: Miriam Dcitz and Lisa Deitz of MiloT’s Saloon/ Milo Hotel Wing Wednesdays 7 p.m. to midnight Stop in and check out our new wing flavours . Happy calving to everyone! Notice: The hotel will be closing early on March 31 for the wedding dance.COUNCILLOR COMMENTARY Hello fellow citizens! I begin with an apology that is has been so long since my last update. Life just seems to get in the way (but in a good way!). I hope you all have been enjoying the mild winter we have been having. Since it has been a few months, I have lots to share with you about what’s been going on with our Village Council. Over the Christmas holidays, I took some time to go through the fire-proof vault in the office to help organize the archival files. It is still a work in progress but has been very enlightening in some of the things I have come across. I was also able to find many of the “plans” and different information that we have been searching for for quite some time. I feel that it is so important to make sure that these things are well kept up and maintained as they are “the Historical Picture” of the Village of Milo. I am very pleased to say that the Village website: www.villageofmilo.ca is now up and running. It is just a soft launch at this time and Cody Shearer and I will be continuing to fine tune and add things in the next coming months to get it exactly where we would like it. He has been involved in updating and creating over 22 new websites for businesses and organizations within the County. Please check out the following webpages to see some of the other projects that have been created in our area. wwxv.vulcancountvhistorv.com www.townofvulcan.com This was a virtually free service that was provided through the Vulcan Innovation Project that otherwise would have cost us anywhere up to $3000 to purchase so we are so thankful for our partnership with V.B.D.S. It will be a valuable asset not only for us as residents, but also as a marketing and promotional tool to outsiders. Information regarding tax assessments, minutes and by-laws will be just some of the things that you will be able to access on it. The V.B.D.S. has also had a soft launch of their updated website and it is quite impressive. Our site will be linked to many parts of their website also. Please have a look at it too and let me know of any thoughts or suggestions you may have regarding it: www.vulcanbusiness.ca. We wish to have all sites as user friendly as possible so please note any problems you may have come across when checking out the site. Thank you. The South Grow Regional Initiative has been meeting with their municipalities to discuss and discover opportunities for economic development and for renewable energy possibilities in their areas. We are waiting to hear back what they have come up with. I will be attending a full day workshop this Thursday in Lethbridge regarding Water for Economic Development. I look forward to having an outside eye share with us upcoming opportunities in this area. It is so important to stay on top of these trends because that is usually where government funding is delegated to also. Did you know that we currently have at least 2 businesses in our County using renewable energy sources right now? Ray Shaw deals with greenhouses and solar and wind energy. Matt Orr of C.S.W.S. has an office in Furniture Villa with numerous examples of solar energy options and new energy efficient tools. Also, the V.B.D.S. office has a solar panel on our building installed free of charge by the Lethbridge College due to our educational partnership with them. The Municipal Heritage Partnership Program Report is close to being finished. I have received both the "Places of Interest” list (POIL) and the “Inventory of Sites” for the County. They are a very interesting read and I welcome anyone with an interest to contact me for the reports. It has been a wonderful experience learning about how our County developed and what things showcase this. Locally, a group of us will be taking some of this info, in partnership with Vulcan Tourism, are in the process of creating a “Walking Historical Tour” brochure and plan for the Village to celebrate our beginnings. Thank you to Bill L., Ian T., Ian G., Kevin U., Helen T., James W., Lavona D., Roxanne W., Cam K., and Joanne M. for all of their help along the way regarding this program.There has been some concerns being heard regarding By-Laws for our Village. I invite you to come by the Village Office and peruse some of the old ones. They are pretty interesting to read. For example, did you know that we have had a business license by-law in effect since 1955? There is also one that states "No motorcycles on main street or there will be a $25 fine." Unacceptable by today’s standards but for some reason, at that time, there must have been a need for it. It is important that these things be amended and updated in order to keep our town up to date and viable. If you have other ideas or ways to do this, please share your thoughts with me and I will gladly bring them to Council. By-Laws are created to help the Administration be able to have some regulation over what goes on in our Village. They also need to be on side with upcoming industries that are emerging such as renewable energy as businesses will often look to see if By-Laws are in place first before deciding to relocate somewhere. Another example for the need for current by-laws could be: if someone decided to buy the house next to you, and then started up a "dog grooming” business and had all sorts of dogs there at all hours barking throughout the day, this would probably concern you. A Business License By- Law will help us to be able to control things like this so that we can all live in harmony together. Just something to think about (as I have also been in contemplating the need for such a By-Law in town). As with other Villages in the County, we are currently in the process of working with Oldman River Regional Services Commission to have our Land Use By-Law updated also. In another area, there seems to be a common thread across the province that I have heard from a number of people in different circles. In the case of water and waste water utilities, it seems that most of the communities in the province have not been including a charge for depreciation and replacement costs (just simply for provision of the service). Now they are stuck with the cost for replacement of old water and sewer lines. Many successful cities and communities have been charging service / user fees for parking, recreation and other things for years and now have the reserve funds built up to be able to deal with emergencies that come up or to pay for the replacement of out-dated infrastructure systems. They also do this to increase their revenue, rather than just relying on the tax base funding. This is just one of the reasons that we have decided to rearrange our utility bills to ensure that they will become sustainable on their own, without having to dip into money that has been earmarked for other things. It reminds me of the issues even I have faced with our home budget. If you do not put money away for those little emergencies that pop up, (car breaks down, furnace quits, etc.) you will be stuck with a big cost and no way to pay for it. But if you put a little away each month, then that cost will be much more bearable and won't put such a dent into your expense budget. Can you relate? Here’s something to think about: If it costs so much to bring water from the Lake to our tap, should we not have to pay at least that cost? If not also an additional charge for the equipment and cost to provide the service? Do you know that we are currently being charged not even close to the amount that it actually does cost the Village? Did you see the article in the Vulcan Advocate regarding the increase in their water costs now that they are on a Regional Water Line? They have more people to spread the costs through, and yet they are still paying more than we are. It is a reality that we have and we as Council are trying to make the best decisions we can to try to remedy the situation to lead to our sustainable future. We are working towards making our utilities self-sustainable so that tax base funds can be used for other things. At one of the meetings I attended, I heard an interesting thought from a councillor on another council. The statement was: "In all of my (can't quite remember the exact amount of years but it was at least 10) many terms on council, this has been the hardest one.” That really got me thinking about the struggles and frustrations that I have been facing. In recollecting my last 6 or so months on council, I have come up with an interesting thought that I believe really captures the experience thus far.I liken it to a renovation. When cleaning up and changing things (new councils and members), there are always new things that come up that were not anticipated. You must then readjust your plan to deal with the new situation. Whenever you go through a new life event such as a new baby, getting married, or getting a new job or promotion, time, tolerance and persistence are needed in order to help everyone involved get used to the new situation. It is in these times that we need the most patience. There will be some growing pains and hopefully we can all learn and grow from them. This seems to be a time of turmoil, uncertainty and upheaval with everyone being concerned about losing their history, their schools, their businesses and residents, and their Villages and Towns in general. It is the main response that is being brought up in so many different conversations. We are all facing the same questions and concerns, and we all know what the issues are. In thinking about this, a famous quotation has really come to me in a different light (especially now that I am a mother): “It takes a Village to raise a child.” This is one of the main reasons we continue to live here and are trying to be involved as best we can to maintain our home town. I also wonder: could this not be extended to our bigger community to state that: “It Takes a Village to Make a Village”? So if there’s something you had an idea to do, why not take some time and get it done. If you see something that should be taken care of, why not do whatever you can to make it better. To be cliche: Let’s stop talking about ideas and “get the ball rolling’’. Let’s “put our money where our mouth is". Let’s get something done. Let’s "Just Do It!”. I wish to send a kudos out to the Milo Sustainability Initiative group because they are setting a wonderful example here. I have heard it in several places from many different people that “Milo is the place that is the first to set the example for implementing new things and they get things done there (para-phrasing).” Such an awesome thing to hear about my Village! So let's keep that going, however and whenever we can, whether it’s just one person or all of us together. Together we make our Village sustainable and an amazing place to live! We as Council are but three people trying to do the best that we can for our community, so any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We are here to represent you. In electing 3 new councillors, this gave the message that the public wished to have some change and difference made. So please continue to trust that you made the right decision and help us by being positive and showing your support of us. Or by doing the best you can to get the correct information from the proper source if and when you hear something you disagree with. Thank you to those of you who have contacted us and Administration to make sure that you have the most up-to-date information. We truly appreciate that. I know that I have rambled on a bit here, but I do hope that you can take some time to reflect on your own life and reason for choosing Milo as your home. I put to you some of the questions that have been asked to me in one of our Economic Development sessions with South Grow. Why do you enjoy living in Milo? What is it that you want to see happen here? Where would you like to see Milo in 5 - 10 years? What would it look like to you? What can you do to help reach these goals? As always, I thank you for taking the time to read my comments and I hope that you find it informative and perhaps gives you something to think about. I am just a simple resident who was entrusted with the opportunity to represent my community and I do my best to contribute. There are times when I have not said the right thing, and there will be more times I’m sure. But I hope to learn from my experiences AND mistakes to continue doing what I believe is best for all of us. Hopefully I can continue to keep you updated more on a monthly basis and not have such a long one next time! I wish you the best in the coming months as we move towards Spring! With pleasure, Katie Walker, Councillor, Village of Miloimage. SALON We offer Cuts for women, men and children. Colors, Perms, Waxing, Eye Brow Tinting and ask about our wedding packages. All stylists are trained in the latest Paul Mitchell techniques. CALL Denise 403-361-1129 Norma 403-901-7073 Please note there will be changes to the salon come January contact your stylist for any concerns or questions. Norm Stokes Welding s General & Oilfield Repair s New & Used Steel Sales s Custom Built Trailers ^ B-Pressure Welding r Norm- Phone [phone] Cell 485-0365 Craig- Phone [phone] Cell 485-0288 Wade- Cell 485-1119 V®' Arrowwood Cooperative Association P.O. Box 120 ■ 17 Centre Street Arrowwood, AB TOL 0B0 Bulk Petroleum, Cardlock, Oil or Hardware Sales 403-534-3803 Tire shop Sales 403-534-3804Getting Older A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor's office. "Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?" '"Yes, I'm afraid so,"' the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, "I'm wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked 'NO REFILLS'." *********************** An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. "Yes, Dad, what is it?" "Don't be nervous, son; do your best, and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife." r\j t\j c\j f\j i\* r\j i\j r\j r^j rsj rv r\j r\j rsj Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. This is so true. I love to hear them say "you don't look that old." The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me! I want people to know why I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. ******************** When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra. You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks. One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young. Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. ********* First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper. it's worse when you forget to pull it down. Two guys, one old, one young, are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide. The old guy says to the young guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." The young guy says, "That's OK, it's a coincidence. I'm looking for my wife, too. I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate." The old guy says, "Well, maybe I can help you find her. what does she look like?" The young guy says, "Well, she is 27 yrs. old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, is buxom.wearing no bra, long legs, and is wearing short shorts. What does your wife look like?' To which the old guy says, "Doesn't matter, — let's look for yours.5 MILO LADIES BONSPIEL 2012 Thanks to everyone for joining in the fun! Hope to see you again next year! “A” Event: Dianne Brown Rink from Cluny (Left to right) Dianne Brown, Heather Wilson, Katie Brown, & Norma Brown. 2nd in A Event was the team of Sharleen Bushell, Clarice Gilbert, Paige Lahd, & Gina Deitz. “B” Event: Jennifer Bartsch Rink from Milo (left to right) Jennifer Bartsch, Colleen Bartsch, Christine Egeland, & Sarah Robinson. 2nd in the B Event was the Carroll Jackson Rink from Vulcan.“C” Event: Maria Bushell Rink from Milo/Okotoks/Langdon/Champion: (left to right) Maria Bushell, Amanda Gauthier, Tammy Loiselle, & Hailey Smith. 2nd in the C Event was the Lorna Malmberg Rink of Mossleigh. B Final Game - Pictured Jennifer Bartsch (skip), and sweepers Sarah Robinson (left) & Christine Egeland (right) - all from Milo A big thank you to our ice-makers, Doug Bushell, Chris Bartsch and Christopher Northcott. The ice is fabulous; keen and with lots of curl.¥ =% I G.D.’s REPAIR Licensed Automotive Technician -> Friendly Reliable Service ' -> Maintenance & Repairs ALL your Mechanical needs Call Gerald Deitz: 599-2354 t 599-2464 s> M Frank IVtcinenly Auctions Ltd. Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Industry Since 1967 [phone] Frank Mclnenly Stacey SchootenMILO LIONS CLUB NEWS COMING EVENTS MARCH 2012 March 1 - Arrowwood Lions Interclub March 7 -Supper Meeting 7:00 pm March 14 - Executive Meeting 8:00 pm March 21 - Supper Meeting 7:00 pm March 28 - Executive Meeting 8:00 pm Donations • $250 to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Program • $200 to Milo School Curling Funspiel • $200 to STARS from our February 1 Inter club raffles Presentation At our February 15 meeting. John Bertschy presented us with a plaque for purchasing his 4-H calf. Local Story? We are always looking for new stories about local events, persons or history. The Canopener wants to hear from YOU! I'm Rich!! O.M.G., I'm rich! Silver In The Hair Gold In The Teeth Crystals In The Kidneys Sugar In The Blood Lead In The Ass Iron In The Arteries And An Inexhaustible Supply Of Natural Gas. I Never Thought I'd Accumulate Such Wealth! 1 or those who enjoy a challenge, here is another Crypto-quote: XF IBWF UIF CFTU HPWFSONFOU UIBU NPOFZ DBO CVZ. NBSL UXBJO Last month s solution: Never Agnes Macphail apologize. Never explain. Just get the thing done, and let them howl.NEWS FROM 2012 CURLING BONSPIELS ________________ON T CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TRAVELLING CURLERS!! - Chris Bartsch, Terry Burgess, Shane Lamotte and Ian Godkin placed 1st in the A event at the Bassano Skins Mens Bonspiel - Doug and Sharleen Bushell and Sheldon and Katie Walker placed 1st in the C event at the High River Mixed Bonspiel - Gavin Vooys, Cole Dunham, Cody Shearer and Eric Klitmoller —-__________________placed 2nd in the B event at the Carmangay Bonspiel Mixed Curling Banquet Saturday, March 3, around 6:00 pm open to general public, $13 per person UPCOMING BONSPIELS CURLING CLUB EVENT DATE CONTACTS Milo Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 1- 4 Steve Bertschy 599-2429, Barb Godkin 599-2213 Vulcan Curling Club Junior Bonspiel March 3 Heather McBride 485-4181 Strathmore Curling Club Junior Bonspiel March 3 - 4 Lynette Aschenbrenner 934-5732 Highwood Curling Club Ladies Bonspiel March 9-11 High River CLUB 652-2774 or [e-mail] Vulcan Curling Club Sturling Stakes Spiel March 10 Ron Fernley 485-2118 2 person teams, stick or slide delivery Bassano Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 8-11 Virginia Toly 641-2505 Strathmore Curling Club Mens Bonspiel March 12-18 Darcy Ledene 999-7646 Gleichen Curling Club Mens Bonspiel March 26 - 31 Ian Bollinger 901-5493 Vulcan Curling Club Last Chance Open Spiel March 30 - April 1 Darell Smith 485-1953 Hussar Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel March 31 - April 7 Kevin Slemko 787-2707 Ross Peake 787-2707 1 Curling Windup Steak Fry and AGM M&Sj Thursday, March 29, 6:00 pm For other bonspiel listings please see posters displayed downstairs in the Milo Curling Club or the oouthern Alb6rta Curling Association wobsito www.saca.ca"! - ' l ! 1 -t " wi|| |oveyou ‘t unconditionally for food CATe. S'i&TL.e.Ty £scAres Them. yoo >ioio4G£&!tWiT/TP 04 %T£ALTfi •Burt’s “Point of View” Since I've came to Milo, I have become familiar and curious about the farming industry Well, it’s that time of year the farmers owning cattle will have to watch closely over them for calving. About nine months, same as humans, before they want calving to begin, they set a bull free in the pasture to mate with the cows in the herd. Also can be done by artificial insemination instead of relying on a bull. Anywhere’s from 6 months or so, the farmer will hire a vet to go out to their farms to do a “Preg Test” on their cows. That is to check to see if they are pregnant, the ones that aren’t are separated from the others and shipped to market. I can easily understand how the bull can miss a few, maybe he just got plain tired after a hard days work or certain cows just don't want anything to do with the bull after he has been messing around with their friends. Come their due date, farmers have to be on watch every couple of hours, day and night, checking for new born, if not, the calf could have complications during birth. Some times the mother cow will trample the calf; I could never figure that one out. If the farmer is on site, once delivered, it could in -30° weather, snowing and windy or worse, he has to clear any mucus from the calfs mouth and throat with his hand. Then, if necessary, stimulate the calf to breathe by rubbing it briskly, tickling the inside of the nostril with a straw or slapping it with the flat of the hand. If that doesn't work, artificial respiration has to be applied to the calf. “I’m some glad I’m not a farmer!!” Usually, in April or no later than the 24th of May, at the latest, farmers like to have their seeding in the fields completed, not only one variety of crops but could be many, what ever they think will be a money maker, that’s if they don't get hail or other unexpected crop damage. Also they like to rotate their crops for some reason, I do believe it has something to do with the soil. Seeding equipment is by far more advanced than in the olden days, they can be programmed with a GPS, (A programming device) to seed wherever, but, not all that accurate at times. Because of inaccurately, can led to seeding a neighbor's field or ending up in the drink. It’s unbelievable the expensive and heavy equipment farmers require nowadays on their farms to work the large amount of acres, not only for seeding, but also for every day farm use. Some bridges just aren’t built to accommodate such heavy equipment. “I'm some glad I'm not a farmer!!”Farm vehicles themselves also have to be changed to accommodate the larger bails of hay the bigger machinery produced, that is why a majority of farmers use "Ford Tough” vehicles, as you can see. I'm some glad Fm not a farmer!!” Farmers are always relying on rainfall, or runoff, to assist them in their crops, too much sunshine and not enough rain will burn the crops. Too much rainfall can also cause unwanted problems with their heavy machinery, causing down time. Loaded grain trucks get stuck if attempting to drive through a low spot in the field, as I have discovered. Harvesting comes to a halt when it rains and has to wait till crop dries before continuing. “Fm right some glad I’m not a farmer!!” Now, here is an amazing necessary piece of equipment that is a must at harvest time to harvest grain crops, the combine, a machine that separates the good from the bad. As programmed by its GPS, The combine harvester, or simply combine, is equipped with removable heads at the front that are designed for particular crops. The waste straw left behind on the field is the remaining dried stems and leaves of the crop with limited nutrients, which is either chopped and spread on the field or baled, for feed and bedding for livestock, "I think”. At harvest time the combine will work as many hours as possible and may start cutting as early as 9.00 am and finish after midnight depending upon the dew. Dampness in the crop will normally make the crop tough to cut and force the combine to stop. Although many aspects of the combine's operation are electronically controlled, the experience of the driver is required to ensure the machine operates at optimum efficiency. "I’ll stick to my Honda”, After harvest the grain is stored in specially built stores, known as bins, which are free from unwanted pests and the risk of contamination. When all the bins are full, which is quite often, they pile it up in the field where it will be out in the opening for unwanted pest and the risk of contamination. "And that is why Fm some glad / ain 7 a farmer\ FFdiirt Old Farmer s never die, ____________ they just go to seedLivestock, Small Animal, Exotic Bird and Craft Sale! 15Km West of Milo, Alberta (Hwy 542) BUY - SELL - TRADE - PROMOTE - Saturday 10:00 - 4:00pm Come check out the 4th Annual Critter N' Crafts Spring Sale May 12, 2012. With over one thousand people in attendance last year, this year's sale is sure to be larger! Featuring all types of exotic animals for sale and on display. This is a great event for the family. Along with exotic animals, there are many vendors selling other items such as clothing, baking, machinery, antiques, art, jewelry and other hand made items. Have something to sell, want to be a vendor? Booth space is available for $30 per 15' x 10' spot. Pre-paid space takes priority. Consignors are responsible for everything needed in booth. Book your space online, via website below. - 1 Hour from Calgary & Lethbridge - Consignors from all over Canada - Concession on location - Accommodations available in Vulcan, Milo & Mossleigh - Indoor Arena - $2 Admission (Under 12 Free) - Arrive EARLY! Marie Marshall [phone] (Contact Marie for Non-Live Animal Questions) [e-mail] www.prairieexotics.com House pets, Supplies, Crafts, Jewelry Spring Chicks, Waterfowl, Poultry, Rabbits, Horses, Goats, TackBleeding Hearts. In the Middle Ages, herbalists believed in the "Doctrine of Signatures", which is the idea that an object that looks like something has useful relevance to that something. For instance, lungwort - which was thought to look like lungs - was used to treat disorders of the lungs. This theory doubtless led to a few poisonings and mistreated illnesses. Astonishingly though, bleeding heart, whose flowers are heart-shaped, is the source of digoxin, the life-saving heart medicine. Sweet Pea The ornamental sweet pea is sweet of smell but must not be eaten by humans or livestock: it is toxic. Ingestion of enough sweet pea material will lead to a disease known as odoratism, characterized by paralysis of the legs. Although the symptoms sound a little like love sickness, I don't think that's what inspires the young romantic to call his darling "Sweet Pea". (Excerpt from ALBERTA Gardener) g&mam SeaCue Spraying Ltd. FULL-TIME SUMMER JOB May-September Application of herbicides to oil and gas sites Operating quad sprayer, driving truck/trailer Must be 18 with driver's license Contact or send resume to Chris & Jana Bartsch 403-599-2220/ Fax [phone] seacue @ wild rose internet.ca Don t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. HIHMttMHNMMMIBSMMftlttMMSijil THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Gifts, Antiques and Collectibles With A Taste of Rural Alberta Monday to Friday -11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday -11:00 am to 3:00 pm Reservations for evening meals are welcome! Book for parties, anniversaries or special events. “ox 10 from Cluny Hilltop Dianne Brown Cluny, AB 3 miles west Ph. 403-734-2593 T0J 0S0 ’/a mile north Fax [phone] Ladies’ Oyster and Ham Supper Saturday March 31 6:00 p.m. Please phone for reservations.10 Neat Things About The Northern Lights By Dorothy Dobbie, Pegasus Publications Inc. Most of you have probably noticed that we are being treated to plenty of Northern Lights these days. If you haven’t, take the time to step outside on a clear evening. 1. Stormy sun. Since the late 1950s we have known that increased sunspot activity coincides with more sightings of aurora borealis. When the sun erupts, it sends millions of tons of plasma toward the earth. These energy charged particles, travelling on the solar wind, arrive in earth's atmosphere about 40 hours after leaving the sun. 2. What causes the colours? When the sun's particles reach earth's atmosphere they are usually repelled by our magnetic field, but some get through the aurora oval near the two magnetic poles . The colour depends on what atoms they collide with and where. 3. Why are the lights most often green? If the sun's particles hit oxygen more than 150 miles up, the lights will be red. Under 150 miles, oxygen collisions produce green or yellow or even faded white lights. The most common colour is green. When the particles collide with nitrogen up to 60 miles above the earth, they create a blue light and if they collide with nitrogen over 60 miles up, they appear purple or violet. 4. Why do the northern lights dance? The lights appear to dance when the magnetic and electrical fields, following atmospheric currents, react in shifting combinations. 5. When can the northern lights be most often seen? The lights are most active in our hemisphere in September and February and March. The years 2012 and 2013 will be active seasons because sunspot activity is nearing the peak of its 11- year cycle. Your chances of seeing the lights in the more southerly areas are much better now. 6. Can you hear the aurora borealis? Some people say they can hear the aurora as a hiss or a series of crackles, but scientists say that what they hear is unlikely to be the particles colliding as the air is way too thin at the altitudes where reactions occur to carry sound. There would also be a delay as inlightning. Furthermore, they say, these reactions c