February 22, 2013 Strathmore Times, Volume 5, Issue 8, Locally Owned & Operated Newspaper

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After being bullied herself, Holy Cross Collegiate (HCC) student Jayde Masciangelo, 14, decided it was time for her to try to make a difference in her own community. On Feb. 27 - Pink Shirt Day - Masciangelo will be handing out pamphlets, stickers and t-shirts to promote awareness of the issue of bullying. The T-shirts and stickers are a design she and her mother came up with while brainstorming about how they wanted to make a difference. In January an anti-bullying bylaw was presented to council by Masciangelo and is currently being looked at. I think that it will be really awesome to have my T-shirts and to have the opportunity to be able to hand out the pamphlets. Im excited to have it out there, said Masciangelo. I know a lot of people out here who have gone through bullying, whether its super bad or just little things that have happened to them. I think that Strathmore really needs it (an anti-bullying campaign) especially with everything thats still going on I think we need it out here to get the word out and stop things from happening. Masciangelo chose red, black and white for her T-shirts, and they have the saying in the sign of a cross says, I will not be bullied into silence on the back, and her anti-bully logo on the front. Jayde is showing a lot of courage, strength and maturity in being directly involved with our anti-bullying day. She has put a lot of work into designing the decal for the pamphlet and also T-shirts that students will be wearing, said HCC Principal Lavern Evans. She is to be commended for her efforts to bring attention to this issue that we face. It is by the passion such as Jayde has shown and by organizing this day that we can let all people know that bullying of any type does not have a place in our school, or society. The Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society has been working with Masciangelo to create the pamphlet that will be handed out. They have contacted schools throughout the area, including Chestermere and Gleichen to inform them about Pink Shirt Day. Continued on Page 2
Half Pints host Harvey!

Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound made a guest appearance at the Half Pint tournament held Feb. 18 at the Strathmore Family Centre. There was plenty of local flavour at the tournament as the four Strathmore teams and a Rockyford squad took part in the event. See Page 21 for full details. Wendi Tashlikowich Photo
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Sharon McLeay Times Contributor A test to the dog bylaw is in play, after Jay and Marianne Howard questioned Wheatland Council about kennel permits of an adjacent neighbour. The neighbour was taking in dogs without a permit, and some of the dogs were getting loose into the Howards feedlot operation. Our concern is that the approval for this kennel is retroactive. This directly affects us. The last thing I want is their dog going through the pens. If this continues, there will be future trouble, said Jay Howard. Howard indicated that the kennel currently has six dogs and is illegal. There have been several incidents of the dogs being at large. The Howards called a bylaw officer to come out and inspect, but said nothing had been done. He said the owner isnt using proper fencing, but put up temporary construction fence to restrain the dogs. Electrified perimeters have no current circulating and the kennel has been put up at a distance that will infringe on their feedlot regulations. They were also concerned about the draw of coyote populations. County staff confirmed that there had been several incidents reported. Councillors indicated that action by council is done on a complaint basis and once the complaint is received, the investigative process begins. A warning is issued and the owner must comply with regulations and apply for permits. Staff said that the operator came in and obtained the paperwork, which is due back next week. The application for a permit is advertised and letters sent to affected parties in a mile radius, so they can object before final permission is granted. You are starting at the back and working to the front, said Howard. We should have the right to object before it is a done deal. Nip it in the bud. Councillors suggested that most people apply for the permit prior to setup and that the procedure usually addresses everyones concerns. They emphasized that the County had to abide by the bylaws and procedures. The Howards wondered if a stop work order could be given and staff advised Council a provincial court order would be needed, and it was an extended judicial process. It is not a friendly process, said Reeve Glenn Koester. This is a big issue. We should discuss it now or at another time. I would hate to think people can go ahead and do what they want, taking the chance things wont get taken away, said Councillor Ken Sauve. Where does it stop? Koester noted that both sides of the issue are important, but people should know that just because something is their dream, a venture may not fit within county bylaws. Council asked staff to expedite the situation and deal with the issue as quickly as possible. Howard was unsure of what he should do while he awaits that process. He said the last thing he wanted was a war, however, it was his livelihood at stake and he did not know what to do if the dog entered the pens and livestock were in jeopardy, or if the dog got injured. I want to give the dogs the benefit of the doubt. People are leaving the dogs in their trust, said Howard. Councillor Brenda Knight submitted that if the dogs were at large the bylaw officers have the authority to remove it. She also said according to the Livestock, Poultry and Honeybee Act a dog injuring kept livestock can be legally shot. Council directed Howard to contact the bylaw officer; if the situation repeats itself. The issue was forwarded for further debate.
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Continued from Page 1 Students who have volunteered will be wearing the pink shirts at their schools and handing out the pamphlets as their fellow students walk through the doors that morning. Bullying can turn into a crime, its not just hurtful to the individual when taken to extremes children have taken their lives, suicide occurs and nobody wants to see that. Also it could be criminal if it goes to extremes and there could be charges involved and kids need to be aware of that, said Lesley Hering, program coordinator for the Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society. Pink Shirt Day began when David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of the new student by distributing pink Tshirts to all the boys in their school. A few adults got involved and purchased pink tank tops, which were handed out in the foyer as students walked in. It was said that the boy who had been bullied looked like a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders and the look on his face spoke volumes.
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Celebrating winter, building community: Langdons Winterfest

Laureen F. Contributor Times Contributor Wintertime has brought Winterfest to Langdon. The Langdon Community Association is hosting the towns first Winterfest, Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2, with all proceeds going to the new community playground. This miwinter celebration offers fun for everyone - families, couples and singles; seniors and youth; parents and children, quiet and energetic, young and not-soyoung. Sno-Pitch, a slow pitch tournament in the snow, runs both Friday and Saturday at Winterfest. Itll be a special treat for those who cant wait for the regular season slow pitch season to return - and for everyone else whos ready for outdoor fun. Later Friday evening, itll be time for the Charity Poker Tournament. Chrissy Craig, with the Langdon Community Association, says poker tables will be set up for players of all ages and ability levels. If youve never played poker, you can come on out and learn, she said. If youre experienced, theres tables for that as well. Poker participants can call Shawna Weir-Murphy at 403-629-9124 to register and pay the $10 entry fee. Every player will have the satisfaction of raising money for a cause that benefits the entire town, and the top five winners will receive a liquor basket prize. Residents can then take in the Saturday morning pancake breakfast, before shopping at the craft fair and enjoying free wagon rides. Lunchtime will bring the soup and chili making competition, which Craig says will show the great cooking talents in the community. For only $5, Winterfest-goers can try as many soups and chilis as they like, and vote on the top three. Theres awesome prizes, for the contestants, Craig says, over $200 worth. Festivities will be capped off at the Saturday night Winterfest Dance, 8 p.m. to 1 p.m., with the Room to Dance band. People can get their $10 tickets at the Langdon Liquor House. The Langdon Community Association is directing all Winterfest benefits toward building a new community playground, since, a year ago, the old one was declared unsafe. This year, in fact, all money the Community Association brings in will go toward that project. A new playground is just over $100,000, Craig says. That includes a new structure and all new gravel. We... have (raised) about $15,000 since January 1, she said, and shes personally determined theyll make it this year. I myself have two little ones, she says, so its something thats dear to my heart. To make Winterfest as much fun as possible, become a volunteer. Dealers and bartenders over 18 years of age, are needed for Friday and Saturday nights. Pancake breakfast helpers are needed on Saturday morning. Any volunteers are greatly appreciated. The more the better, said Craig. Call Rob at 587-580-9090 to volunteer. On March 1 and 2, bring your family and friends to the red building in Langdons main park, and join the community in celebrating Langdons first Winterfest.
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The next regular council meeting will be on March 6 & 20th, 2013.
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Beginning April 1st the Town of Strathmore will be instituting Monthly Utility Billing. This will mean that on April 1st for Route B and April 15th for Route A, you will receive a Utility Bill in your mail and each month thereafter. Route A consists of: Wildflower, Strathmore Lakes, Westmount, Westpark Village, Downtown, Thorncliff, Green Meadow, Grande Point, Parkwood, Aspen Creek, Ranch Estates and The Ranch. Route B consists of: Hillview Estates, Strathaven, Brentwood, Brentwood Business Park, Crystal Ridge, Maplewood, Cambridge Glen, Glenwood, Orchard Business Park and Spruce Business Park. There will be a transition period of a few months to get all the reads from the water meters up to date. This will mean your consumption on your next few bills may either increase or decrease. Please be aware of the number of days your bill will cover, it could cover up to a six week period. Be assured that by the month of April, everything should be on track. Going forward you will then have a reading and a bill within a one month period. During this time of transition we make every effort possible to assist you in any way you may require. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
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The 2013 Property Assessment Notices were mailed February 15, 2013. Please review your notice carefully, as it contains specific information and notice of important deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your assessment, please contact an assessor at the Town of Strathmore Office at 934-3133. If you would like to appeal your assessment, a complaint may be registered with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board, Jennifer Sawatzky. The final date for complaints is April 15, 2013. All complaints must be submitted on the Assessment Review Board Complaint form, available at the Town Office or on the Town website at www.strathmore.ca. The complaint must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, as listed on the Assessment Notice. Please note that Property Tax Notices will be sent separately at a later date. Remember that you cannot file a complaint about either the amount of taxes or the tax rates.
Communities in Bloom is seeking people who would like to join the committee and help it move forward. If you are interested in helping beautify Strathmore, are interested in community involvement, wetland preservation, cleanliness, historical preservation, promoting the Birth Forest and gardening then this is an opportunity for you to come on board. We are also seeking someone who has a passion for this community to chair the committee. If you are interested and need more information contact us at cibstrathmore@yahoo.ca or call 934-2005
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The Town of Strathmore has 582 acres of pasture land for rent in the S.E. part of Town. The term of the lease will be for one (1) year with a clause that part of the land may be used by the Town at anytime during the year. If interested in viewing the property or obtaining more information please contact Dwight Stanford, CAO at (403) 934-3133. Sealed Tenders will be accepted at the Town Office until March 1, 2013 at 2:00PM. A formal written agreement will be required.
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Its not hard to imagine what the most common medical problems are in Canada by looking at the top ten drugs prescribed in 2012. This list includes a drug for hypothyroidism, two for lowering cholesterol, three blood pressure pills, one antibiotic, one antidepressant, one blood thinner and one to reduce stomach acid. Everyone is aware of the benefits of exercise to our heart and muscles. But there are benefits to the brain as well. Tests show that regular exercise increases the oxygen to the brain. This increased blood flow to the brain can help slow cognitive decline that is associated with aging. Blood alcohol levels over 0.05 in Canada put drivers at risk. In some countries, the level tolerated is 0.02. These countries include China and Sweden. In Japan, the limit is 0.03. You have to be cautious when reading statistics. If you read a headline that says 25% reduction in risk of death with (some particular drug), it can be misleading. If risk of death without the drug is 4 in 1000, and with the drug it is 3 in 1000., that is a 25% reduction but in reality not quite as dramatic. If you have questions about what you read in the media, check with our pharmacists. Part of our job is keeping up to date on whats new in medicine and pharmacy. We can help put things in perspective for you.
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Standard Community Hall in the home stretch

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Receiving a cheque for $125,000 from the Alberta Lotteries Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP), with the promise of another $250,000 to come in April, will hopefully help propel the new Standard Community Hall over the finish line to open this spring. Dr. Neil Brown, QC, MLA for Calgary-Mackay- Nose Hill, and the Strathmore-Brooks ridings buddy MLA, was on hand to present the cheque to the Standard Community Hall Board and to tour the still under construction facility last Thursday, Feb. 13. Brown said, What a wonderful facility, it is nice to come out to communities to help with their projects. You have done a lot of work to make it possible.
He jokingly made note of the gentlemen that were working presently in the Hall that he too could identify with as he put himself through school by pipefitting. Although construction on the new hall began in June 2012, the first steps of fundraising and research for a new facility started back in 2006. Generous support from service clubs, corporations as well as local and provincial government grants have helped to make this project a reality, and the Hall Board hopes they can continue to count on this support as the project moves into the final stages. Substantially larger than the current hall, with increased capacity for seating, kitchen and storage, the facility is also equipped with a full generator which will allow it to serve as a disaster centre for the Village and area citizens, the K-12 school which includes children from the surrounding area, and the area industries.
A new face leads Legion Ladies Auxiliary

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Modest and soft spoken, Coleen Cameron verified that she was elected the Legion 10 Ladies Auxiliary President. This is her first year serving as President, but she has been involved with the Legion for a long time. She moved to Strathmore six years ago. Cameron said she likes being involved, due to the good feeling helping gives her and the smile it puts on the face of Veterans. Its our priority to look after all the Veterans, said Cameron. We have our freedoms and it has a lot to do with the sacrifices they made. She said the Ladies Auxiliary hosts a special luncheon twice a year, where the Veterans are bused in from the Colonel Belcher in Calgary. Sometimes there are special military tributes that the ladies help coordinate, such as the Vimy Celebration that was held on April 9, 2012. Members also help with the branch poppy drive in November. But aid for the military isnt their only role. The members often coordinate fu-
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neral and anniversary celebrations for people in the community. She said the auxiliary members visit the Lodge and do fundraising through teas, bake sales and special events. They hold brunch at the memorial hall in Strathmore every third Sunday of the month between 9 a.m. -11 a.m. They also help with the Heritage breakfast and put on a Harvest Dinner in the fall. Membership is not all work and no play, as there are social activities within the group as well. Members recently attended a special dinner put on by local fire crews, thanking them for their help with a fire fundraiser. Anywhere a helping hand is needed, you may see a Legion Ladies Auxiliary member. There is a lot of comradeship and fellowship. It is not all work. It is just what you want to put into it, said Cameron. One of the challenges for her new term is to increase membership. Cameron said they would like to have more young women involved. Interested parties dont necessarily need to have military background in the family, as members would be willing to sponsor membership for those inter-
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Coleen Cameron became the Legion 10 Ladies Auxiliary President in November 2012. She invites anyone interested in Legion activities, to come in and talk with members about the worthwhile events and activities sponsored by the Legion.
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ested in service. She said some people think they must dress in uniforms. Cameron said it is available, but up to each individuals discretion. Anyone interested in joining the group, need only to drop into the Memorial Hall and leave their number with someone in the office or bar, and contact will be made.
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November - When the Armistice was announced, townsfolk gathered across from the Strathmore Hotel and burned an effigy of the Kaiser.
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A few local landowners and businessmen considered building an industrial park with an airstrip on the north side Purchase your Book at the Town of what is now East Lake Road. The Office or at Rockys Bakery for $40. intention was to open this area for industry and to add an airstrip for service to the Northern Alberta oil industry. The group approached the town, whose leaders at that time only intended for Strathmore to develop westward, not northward. Most of the plan was eventually scrapped, but this is the reason for the small industrial area in Brentwood, which includes the seed cleaning plant. Strathmore would have quite a different look if the area would have been industrial rather than residential.
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January - Bruce Klaiber was approached regarding the ninety acres he owned on the south side of the #1 Highway. This land bore some of the only remaining buildings from the CPR Demonstration Farm. A local group was interested in turning the land into a park or a heritage site. The CPR, federal and provincial governments were lobbied over the next few years for funding. For the next decade, the Strathmore Historical Park Society, chaired by Grant Klaiber, would continue the effort to get the theme park funded.
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Wendi TashlikoWich Times Contributor Hope Bridges is an organization that works together with the community in hope of creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere for all adults through the language of the arts. Their goal is to bridge the gap between those established in the community and those who feel isolated, by opening its doors to all adults, helping to build a foundation for them, where everyone feels like they are involved and important to the community. This not-for-profit organization does this by providing creative workshops such as Up-Cycling that are held in the Leary Center and Sing Your High Note that takes place in the long term care facility at the Strathmore Hospital. BC native Janine Regan has only lived in Strathmore for six months. She began working as a private caregiver to Rhonda Gathercole shortly after her family moved to town. Like Janine, Rhonda moved to Strathmore a short time ago from Calgary. The two friends, when they first arrived to Strathmore, walked around town, trying to figure out where they could best fit in. On one of their walks, they stumbled across Hope Bridges. As soon as they walked through the front doors they felt at home. They have since become very involved with the program and attend workshops every week. Being a part of Hope Bridges brings a smile to your face, it make you feel connected and accomplished, explains Regan. Rhondas favorite part of her weekly visits to Hope Bridges is reconnecting with her new friends and making wonderful pieces of art. The support that Gathercole and Regan have found here is very important to the two and they feel very confident that they can help others that are in search of strength and relationship. Board member Katy Webster has attended many workshops too, and feels comfortable and safe at Hope Bridges. The friends and mentors she has met through Hope Bridges are invaluable. She feels like she belongs to something great and her favorite activity is helping out with the yearly fundraising gala. For more information on Hope Bridges please visit their website where you can make a donation, volunteer, sign up for a workshop or just pass the information on to someone.www.hopebridges.ca.
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What Canadians Think of Discontinuing the Penny

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I stopped at the Pine Road Tim Hortons on Sunday afternoon, and Israel Ramirez, supervisor, again gave me kind permission to talk with his customers. I asked them, What do you think of the discontinuation of the penny? Heres what they told me.
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i think phasing out the penny is a good thing. it just simplifies things for everybody, within a society that has many different cultures. i just think it simplifies everything for everybody in every aspect.
Lief
i think it was a longtime overdue. As far as im concerned, its the greatest (solution) to keep pockets from getting holes in them. And now were rid of the pennies. its a good deal.
Wanda
i think its a good idea. Sometimes they take up a lot of room in your wallet and theyre heavy! (laughter) So, yeah, i think its going to be easier to shop and do things.
Chelsey
i think its a useful strategy because you can round the change. its a new way to bring in a new wave.
Doug
Well probably be rounding up more than theyre rounding down with the penny, so itll probably be going up to the nickel rather than down to the ten. And i guess theyre still using it on your debit card, so whatever it is, if its 12 cents, its still 12 cents.
Rob
Just what Doug said, i agree with that. Plus, its probably the start of getting rid of all the change, so well just be ending up with the dollar. Thats whats going to happen. its just easier that way. Less expensive for the government, and i think thats just the start of whats going to happen.
Lorne
id like to see them go to the straight 5 cents. No more of this gasoline business of $1.109. make it a $1.10 or $1.15 and everythings easier to figure out.
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As part of their tour of the Post Office in Standard the Playschool children mailed their Valentines to their parents.
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Brentwood Schools Grade 3 classes collected $575 worth of pennies from staff and students that they donated to the Free the Children Organization. Free the Childrens initiative is to provide clean water for people in developing countries. One bag of pennies equals $25 and provides clean water for a person for life. The Grade 3 classes had an original goal of raising funds to fill 10 bags and provide clean, safe drinking water for 10 people but they have more than doubled that goal with filling 23 bags of pennies.
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The 4B Students from Wheatland elementary School raised $353.50 for the Calgary Humane Society. They planned and organized a Bake Sale and Art Sale. Garett Weremey came out from the Society to give a presentation and accept the donation.
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To the Editor Since 2008, The Royal Canadian Legion has been advocating to the Government for proper compensation and financial support for the funerals and burials of Canadas Veterans. The current amount provided by the Government through The Last Post Fund is $3,600 and this has not been increased since 2001. This level of funding has not kept pace with the rising costs of funerals and needs to be increased to reflect reality. The Government has not responded. The Dominion President has determined it is now time for action. The Dominion Executive Council has approved that the Legion undertake a member-based, letterwriting campaign to tell the Government of Canada to immediately increase the compensation provided to Veterans to ensure a proper and dignified funeral and burial. The Dominion President launched this national letter-writing campaign on Jan. 31 at a media event to be held at his own branch. Lets get every one of our 330,000 members involved! Branches are asked to circulate this action plan and the enclosed letter template to everyone of their members. Encourage them to insert the name of their local MP, sign the letter and send it to their MP. This letter is also available for download from our website (www.legion.ca), as well as being able to be emailed directly to MPs from the Legions website. The Legion needs to tell the Government to stop ignoring this important issue and to start treating our veterans and their families with dignity. Our Veterans deserve better! With your support, we can make that happen. We need your help. Copies of the mentioned letter are available at the Legion bar. Please pick one up, complete it and send it to our MLA (Ken Sorenson). Or, if you would rather and are able to, please download a copy, as mentioned, and forward. Thank you for your support! Comrade Irene Knappe Secretary / PR Chair Royal Canadian Legion Strathmore Branch #10
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Kevin SorenSon, M.P., Crowfoot Parliamentary Report Over the years, we have all heard about criminal cases and court decisions that involve an accused found not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder. Sometimes, we have great difficulty accepting this decision and cannot understand how the accused is not considered to pose a risk to the public in view of the extremely violent acts committed. Our Conservative Party campaigned on a policy we developed to ensure that Canadian laws are strong and clear enough to protect Canadians. Last week, we introduced Bill C-54, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the National Defence Act (mental disorder). As the law stands now, violent individuals found not criminally responsible for their actions are released when a provincial review board - not a court determines that they are no longer a significant threat to public safety. Bill C-54 will create a new designation to protect the public from high-risk Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) accused. Once designated by a court as highrisk, an NCR accused must be held in custody and cannot be considered for release by a review board until their designation is revoked by a court. Bill C-54 makes paramount the policy of public safety. Our government is spelling-it-out for the courts that public safety is the number one priority when it comes to making any decisions relating to accused persons found to be NCR. The legislation will enhance the safety of victims by ensuring that they are specifically considered when decisions are being made about accused persons found NCR. Bill C-54 ensures that victims are notified when an NCR accused is discharged. We will allow non-communications orders between an NCR accused and the victim. We are giving the courts the powers they need to keep those deemed too dangerous to release where they should be in custody, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said. Once passed into law, the proposed bill will apply to accused already in custody including those in mental institutions. Our government will be able to protect Canadians from, for example; Vince Li who snapped and then beheaded Tim McLean an innocent passenger on a bus in Manitoba in 2008; and, Alan Schoenborn who killed his three children in Merritt, B.C. also in 2008. As our Member of Parliament over the years, many constituents have contacted me asking that something be done about those who commit violent criminal acts and then seem to be held unaccountable as they are released back into society. Bill C-54 is responding to these requests. Since its introduction last week, the media are reporting that the NDP is giving serious consideration to supporting the Bill. They so far seem willing to have it pass Second Reading so that it can be studied and have hearings at Committee Stage. This is encouraging news. The sooner we can pass Bill C-54 into law the better; it will definitely prevent some future acts of violence and the creation of future victims. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or previous columns you may write me at 4945-50th Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1P9, call 780-608-4600, toll-free 1-800-665-4358, fax 780-608-4603 or e-mail Kevin.Sorenson.C1@parl. gc.ca.
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Penny wisdom
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luck by throwing a penny into a fountain and making a wish. Maybe we need good luck to keep us away from the people who, like a bad penny, just keep turning up. Our grandfathers taught us that a penny saved is a penny earned, so we hope we never pay a pretty penny for something that ends up being not worth a red cent. However, we dont want to be penny-wise, pound-foolish either. When we meet someone who doesnt have two pennies to rub together, we wouldnt cut them off without a penny and forever be known as a penny pincher. If we dont have much to give, thats okay, too if we havent got a penny, a hapenny will do.
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You didnt offer a penny for my thoughts, but Im going to put my two cents in anyway. The humble brown penny has enriched our lives over the years, and in for a penny, in for a pound -- so here goes. If we find a penny on the ground and pick it up, it will bring us good luck. For even better luck, at one time, we could tuck pennies into the tongues of our penny loafers, and look mighty fashionable into the bargain. Since penny loafers have gone the way of the penny, we can still find
The World Day of Prayer service for Strathmore & area will be held Friday, March 1, at Lord of all Lutheran Church. The theme for 2013 is I was a stranger & you welcomed me, put together by the women of France. In keeping with the French Connection, coffee time will see a few French inspired treats served. This annual observance is a non-denominational gathering, served in more than 170 countries as well as 2000 communities throughout Canada. Please remember the Fellowship of the Least Coin Collection, which goes to support many womens charities. Perhaps a good way to get rid of those pennies. Organizers & hosts for this service are from St. Michaels Anglican Church.
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Pat Fule Fule for Thought Recently, Deb and I were leaving the Canadian Tire parking lot, and another driver almost hit us as she backed out of her spot. Debbie, as the driver, was honking the horn to alert the other driver. Since the truck was backing into my door, I found myself yelling heyhey..hey! inside the vehicle while I smacked our side window with my hand! As I was doing this, I realized how dumb it was, and began to laugh! Did I think the other driver would hear my shouts? Did I really think that hitting my window would do any good at all? It hit me that there are a few things that I dont get in life. I was watching the Davis Cup (tennis) recently, and Spain was playing Canada. The two Spaniards mustve been talking strategy, because one was covering his mouth with his hand and racquet as he talked. I wondered why he would do this, I mean hey youre Spanish why not talk in your language!? Im pretty sure our Canadian guys cant speak the language! It just seemed weird! How in heck did people come to be able to be paid for being redneck, or ill mannered? Here most of us are, working so we can help our kids get an education and so we can retire. Along come families/friends like the morons from Jersey Shore, Honey Boo Boo, and the Kardashians!! They only have to do dumb, or outlandish things and they become celebrities, making thousands per episode! I dont get it. I mean the Kardashian girls got famous because their dad was a very successful lawyer in L.A. and was on the legal team that got OJ acquitted! They havent accomplished anything on their own! I also dont understand things in cartoons and movies. The old Bugs Bunny cartoons are now censored because theyre a little too violent! Oh yeah, censor those, but put Criminal Minds or CSI in reruns during the day when kids may be home! Zombie shows (Walking Dead, World War Z, and Zombieland) are hugely popular. What I dont get, is that these zombies continue to decay and rot over time. Why not hide and wait til they are so rotten they cant even walk?! Ive also seen a lot of shows on Romans (Spartacus). Why do ALL the characters have British accents when did that become the way they talked? I also dont get why, of all the Disney cartoon characters, that Pluto cant talk, and all the others can! Thats just weird! Cougar is a relatively new term. How is it that our society is starting to accept that kind of behaviour? Is it because older men have often been attracted to younger women? And then it hit me, that at 53, for me to meet a cougar, Id have to swing by Wheatland Lodge! We might go for a nice soft meal, and finish it off with a Metamucil cocktail! It really makes a guy think! Facebook is a huge phenomenon and its a great way to keep track of people you know. Imagine my shock this past Christmas when I looked at some of my daughters Yuletide photos, and saw the little camel from our Nativity Scene, being used as a playing piece in a New Years DRINKING Game! Now thats not right! Isnt it a bit ironic to use a Nativity piece for a game where most players will get DRUNK?! I also dont get Equestrian riding events. I mean, I understand the concept of a horse and ride working to clear all the barriers, but at the end, its the RIDER who gets the medal! Isnt it the HORSE that does all the work what does it get more oats, hay, or an apple? Speaking of animals, maybe you have the same problem I have, with cats. Im allergic to them, and I dont trust or like them! To me, it seems like theyre always up to something. Since I dont like them and Im allergic, why is it that if I visit someone who owns a cat it comes to me!? I dont want it, I show no sign of interest or affection toward it. Yet, it often will come up and rub against me! THATS why I dont trust them My brother has lived in Vancouver since 1996. When he does come out for a rare visit, he comes with some sort of satchel over his shoulder. Now I dont want to judge, and I know hes happily married, but to me, thats a purse! He actually gets a little huffy when I call it a purse he says its a Man Bag. I put him to the test once. I asked him if he had three things in his bag. They were: nail clippers, lip balm, and a brush. He had all three, so I said to him, Gary, its a purse! If it helps you sleep at night to call it a man bag, thats fine, but its STILL a purse! He then threatened to hit me with his purse uh man bag! (Fule for Thought is a slice of life humourous column that appears in the Strathmore Times, written by long-time resident, town councillor, high school teacher, coach, husband and father of two Pat Fule. If you would like to get in touch with Pat, you can send him an e-mail at Pat.fule@shaw.ca)
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On Feb. 15 Gold Key insurance Ltd donated $190.44 to the Strathmore Regional Victim Service Society. The money was raised through the insurance goal of the game shots during Drumheller Dragons games and through a collection jar set up in store. The iBAA matches the donations. Kevin Reilly, Strathmore RCmP (l-r), Julia marshall, Gold Key, Lesley Hering, Victim Services Program Coordinator, and Jayson marshall.
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Christian seeley Rockyford 4-H Beef Club Reporter
CRockyford 4-H had its Christmas party on Dec. 28. Thank-You Rockyford Ag Society for opening the arena for us. Thank-you Grannys Kitchen, for opening and making us hotdogs. We all had a great time skating. Rockyford 4-Hs Awards Night was held Jan. 28. Thank-You Emma Kaunhofen, for telling us a very inspiring story about how she dealt with bullies and her struggle with depression and its effects. Her story was very inspirational. Member awards were, Taylor Elder: Supreme Grand Champion, 1st Senior Grand Showmanship, 1st Senior Grand Grooming, Club Champion, 1st Senior Showmanship, 1st Senior Grooming, 1st Senior Record Book and Highest Rate of Gain, Sam Kathol: Reserve Supreme Grand Champion, Reserve Club Champion, 2nd Junior Grooming. Mark Kathol: 2nd Intermediate Showmanship, Leah Dahm: 2nd Senior Re-
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Shrove Tuesday celebrated with Pancake suppers

Nazareth Lutheran Church in Standard was one of many churches in the area that held a pancake suppers for Shrove Tuesday. Chris Jensen taking some time during the start of calving season with his son Daniel having pancakes at the Standard Community Hall.
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Until February 28, 2013, receive $500/ $1,000/ $2,000/ $2,500/ $3,500/ $5,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/$7,500/$8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus (excluding S, ST, BEV), Fiesta, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)/ Focus S, Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE, Edge FWD (excluding SE), E-Series/ Transit Connect (excluding electric), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs / Mustang V6 Premium/ Mustang GT/ F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)/ F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non 5.0L /F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel engine/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, Transit Connect EV and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any eet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT 4x4 Western Edition for $18,999/$30,999/$42,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$8,000/$5,000 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax $1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel ll charge and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any eet consumer incentives. Until February 28, 2013, receive 0%/4.99%/5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase nancing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-250 XLT 4x4 Western Edition for a maximum of 72 months to qualied retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase nancing monthly payment is $236/$459/$646 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $109/$212/$298 with a down payment of $2,000/$2,500/$3,500 or equ ivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$4,537.65/$7,523.22 or APR of 0%/4.99%/5.99% and total to be repaid is $16,999/$33,036.65/$46,522.22. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$8,000/$5,000 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel ll charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customers own bank (if offered by that nancial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a rst payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. Until February 28, 2013, lease a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 0%/3.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) nancing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $18,999/$30,999 at 0%/3.99% LAPR for up to 48 months with $1,500/$2,400 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $218/$441, total lease obligation is $11,964/$23,568 and optional buyout is $7,030/$10,540. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $500/$8,000. Taxes payable on full amount of lease nancing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel ll charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any eet consumer incentives. Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the Program Period). To qualify, customer must turn in a 2006 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the Criteria). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford [C-Max, Fusion Hybrid & Energi]/[Fusion (excluding S, Hybrid & Energi), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding S), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] all Fiesta, Focus, Raptor, GT500, BOSS 302, Transit Connect EV, Medium Truck, Value Leader and Lincoln models excluded (each an Eligible Vehicle). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a) sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. 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Quandary to road ownership

Sharon MCLeay Times Contributor Representatives from the Village of Standard spoke to Council about the transfer of road ownership of a portion of west end road along TNSP 251a, out by the Standard transfer station. The portion of the road falls on land previously owned by the CPR. Standard had recently purchased the property and found a portion of the road and the right away is County owned and maintained. The town has purchasers interested in the property surrounding the road and they wanted the title details cleaned up prior to its sale. County planning staff indicated the property would have to have a road plan and survey done. If this goes through, who would pay for the road plan and survey? said Councillor Ben Armstrong. If the County pays for it, Standard would get the money for it in the land sale. County planning staff indicated developers usually pay survey costs, which they indicated would be about $10,000. We dont really want the property, said Alan Larsen, Mayor of Standard. We would be selling the property for cost. Councillors indicated there would be other complications with the property. Even if a portion of the road is on private land, the road is indicated as a county road. Legally it is accepted as a public road and used by the public. So measures to close the road would be needed. If there is an existing roadway in place, you would
never get permission from the province, said Councillor Ben Armstrong, who indicated the road portion would have to be closed. Once closed, a request is sent to the Alberta Ministry of Transportation for approval and signoff. The process then needed is a County bylaw and Public Hearing process. There were also some other small land parcels involved that would affect adjacent landowners. County policy is to offer the property to the adjacent owners first. It was questioned whether it would be easier if the land was annexed by Standard. The Standard representatives said that they would approach the prospective buyers, unsure that they would still be interested in the property, if they have to pay the $10,000 survey fee. If the answer was in the affimative, Wheatland Councillors voted to work with the village to allow them to take over the property with Standard assuming all the costs.
The Real Deal

The Strathmore musical Arts Society held a dinner and performance on Feb. 16 which included opening acts by Carmen Stewart with michael Bruce and Jimmy Souza and Dave martinez. The main event started soon after and the crowd was entertained by The Real Deal Band who engaged the crowd with a wide range of music creating a wonderful atmosphere for fun and dancing.
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Read a banned book during Freedom to Read week

Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter Imagine going to pick up your favourite book, only to find it isnt available anymore because it has been censored. Classic tales such as Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl could be pulled off the shelves depriving people the chance to learn about history. Freedom to Read week brings to light materials that have been challenged and why. The week, which runs from Feb. 24 to March 2, is to promote literacy, tolerance, knowledge and a love of reading among all Canadians. Libraries follow the guideline and rule of the Statement of Intellectual Freedom, which follows the ideals that people can walk into their local library and not be censored. Some people feel that certain materials shouldnt be on the shelves and this is where Freedom to Read week really focuses on these challenges that people make towards public libraries and school libraries, said Assistant Director of Library Services Carmen Erison. In the library there will be a display of challenged books, with the reason they were challenged listed, allowing people the chance to see first hand what would happen if censorship went through every time. One of the largest challenged books every year is To Kill a Mockingbird, and you think what a classic book, why would somebody want to challenge such a great book? A lot of people want to pull it out of libraries because they feel it depicts racism and that it has poor language, so they feel that these types of books shouldnt be sitting on our shelves, said Erison. What they dont understand is that a novel like this is also based on history, on the civil rights. We need to have books like these in our collection to educate us on what the time was like. To pull a book (thats) such a classic like Harper Lees book is (something) honestly I find saddening because youre holding back on our youth from learning about that time and that history. Another example that has been big in the news right now is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Some people are not happy with the name nigger Jim and would like to see it republished and have his name changed to slave Jim. What people dont understand is the book takes place in the 19th century and that it portrays the way that African Americans were treated and spoken to during that time, said Erison. Using words like this to identify certain races and cultures in unacceptable but the book is demonstrating how African Americans were treated during the civil war period. Just for that specific reason it shouldnt be changed, because its history. The two banned books that surprised Erison the most were Dr. Seuss The Lorax. It had been challenged because it was felt it criminalizes the forestry industry. The other is Brown bear, brown bear what do you see by Bill Martin Jr. It was challenged and banned from Texas State curriculum after the author was mistaken for the Bill Martin who wrote Ethical Marxism: the Categorical Imperative of Liberation. The challenges to childrens books are the ones that surprise Erison the most. Wheres Waldo was challenged because a female sunbather on one of the pages was lying face down on the beach and didnt have a bikini strap drawn on her back. There will always be people who dont feel certain materials should be sitting on the shelves, said Erison, but the library stands by the principals of the Canadian Library Associations position and Statement of Intellectual Freedom. The Strathmore library may not carry all of the books, but they are available through TRAC. Erison is issuing a challenge to the community to stop by the library between Feb. 24 and March 2 and see whats on the challenged list, and then read a banned book and open their mind to those challenges.
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The Strathmore Handi-bus is striving thanks to all of our donations from individuals as well as business organizations for all your kind support and contribution. Weve been busy this past season by our members talking to corporate businesses, meeting with the MLA Jason Hale, representing at community club meetings and also weve been privileged to be a part of Brett Wilson and Family United Way. This donation was made for 2012. Thank you to the United Church Women, Barbara Faradi, Wheatland County, Wal Mart, The Royal Canadian Legion #10 Progressive Raffle, and individuals who donated at the beginning of the year 2013. We welcome Ruth Wall into our Board representing the town of Rockyford as well as Jenny Schumann as the new member from the Strathmore Legion. We thank Sheila Crispin for her time, dedication and service to the Handi-Bus Association. We wish you the best. We are still looking for representatives from Standard and the Strathmore Hospital. At the peak of winter, many senior facilities are locked in due to a Gastrointestinal Flu outbreak which limits their use of the handi-bus. But our clients are very communicative and informative about the symptoms with our dispatch that we were able to service them accordingly. We value each of our clients so that no issues or other concerns arise and continue to operate while the service is still needed. To help alleviate the symptom from spreading, our Staff takes extra precautions and appropriate response by ensuring peoples health and safety first. We appreciate everyones patience and cooperation. And for those who arent able to use the service during the outbreak, we will resume transportation for you as soon as the bugs go away! Happy winter and remember to wash, wash, wash your Hands!
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A rockin tale
After many months of hard work practicing, rehearsing vocals, choreographing and reading lines Wheatland elementary presented The Rockin Tale of Snow White. They performed their musical for friends and family on Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The many talents of the students were showcased in a very entertaining performance.
Considering STARS support

Sharon McLeay Times Contributor The 2013 STARS request for funding was discussed at the Feb. 5 council meeting. Last year the council voted on a $1 per capita payment to the society, half the amount suggested by STARS, to support the care awarded Wheatland citizens. I received a few calls on STARS last year. They said they didnt need the county making a donation. If they wanted they could make their own private donation, said Reeve Glenn Koester. It is taxpayer money for all that, but they would not quibble over the $8,000 if they had an accident and they needed the service, and had to pay for it out of their pocket, said Councillor Alice Booth. There are pros and cons. It is a decent service and if you ever use them, it is worth it, said Councillor Ben Armstrong. Councillor Booth commented that STARS supplements the local ambulance service. When the WADEMSA ambulances dont have anyone available for standby responses, she said it is reassuring to have the society services available. Councillor Ken Suave said that taxes are collected to make Wheatland a better community. In this case, it is a service that supports a safer community. Fire commissioner visit Wheatland fire services were visited by Tom Harkness of the Fire Commissioners Office (FCO) to answer questions and identify concerns. He noted an inconsistency by fire chiefs regarding fire call notification to the FCO. Harkness used the example of a delayed or missing call after EMS or STARS participation. He indicated information may be missed since often the site is cleaned up before the insurance investigation can be recorded. Sometimes there is a lot going on and chiefs miss reporting, said Gerald Skibinsky, Manager of Protective Services, Fire, Disaster and Safety. All fires in the province are required to be reported to the FCO. Statistics are gathered and entered into a Fire Services Information System. The analyzed results are used in fire decision making processes and are a standard practice across Canada. They are used by the individual departments, municipalities, insurance companies, researchers, and the government. They can help support the department with budget requests and refinement to codes and policy. More information can be found at www.ofc.alberta.ca Skibinsky indicated to council that the issue was being discussed to develop a system that will address the issue. ems support Skibinsky drew Councillors attention to an article published Jan. 16, 2013 in the Edmonton Journal about the Oppositions response to a Fox Creek mans trouble getting ambulance service. The government is looking at the success of the AHS takeover of ambulance services in the province. They are waiting for Health Quality Council of Alberta report due for release at the end of February. Skibinsky encouraged Council to support a WADEMSA-run centre for Wheatland County. Reeve Glenn Koester, who also sits in on WADEMSA meetings, said that the county is supportive of keeping the ambulance services and dispatch locally run. Meetings with AHS are still ongoing. 2012 in review Peace Officer Kevin Taylor updated council on their annual statistics. The office has three officers with one newly hired in May. He said the officers goals were to maintain public safety, protect county infrastructure and protect property. Its been a busy and challenging year, said Taylor. The officers are given jurisdiction to perform their duties and lay charges under Provincial Acts appointed to the officers by the Solicitor General. There was a total of 2,916 vehicle overload tickets, 321 case reports, 427 moving violation tickets, 37 traffic warnings and 11 exempt applications. The officers had four unsightly calls and seven long grass calls with no offence notices issued. We had good compliance from all the people we contacted, said Taylor. In animal control, the officers rounded up 98 animals with 30 transferred to the Calgary Humane Society. There were only three animal offences. The department saved $2,663 by changing to the new animal delivery system last year, a savings they would not have had if they had continued to use the Strathmore kennels. Peace Officer Ben Mendoza outlined the County health and safety statistics. In 2012, there were 24 accidents, 14 injuries of which were minor, 10 property damage, nine vehicle related and one other. Safety courses were ongoing for staff. All the internal audits led to average scores of 89 percent. He said training sessions for chain saws were completed, with sessions for safety on overhead crane scheduled, with balloon truck and other truck safety courses in the works. First aid recertifications will be done in April and May.
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For over 35 years, Strathmore Motor Products has become one of the premier rural automotive dealerships in Southern Alberta. Under the tutelage of owner Hal Lust, who took over the reigns of the dealership in 1978, SMP has blossomed into a pillar in the Strathmore business community. By offering competitive prices, commitment to customer service and giving back to the local community, SMP had developed a template other businesses look to emulate. With a newly-renovated showroom, literally hundreds of vehicles to choose from and an experienced sales team, SMP is ready to assist clients in the purchase of their new or used vehicle. Recently, SMP has refocused its efforts to attract and maintain clients by restructuring the operations of the dealership. Principal dealer Hal Lust is looking to enjoy what he has built, by entrusting General Manager Clarence Kooistra, and due to the recent growth in business, a new Sales Manager, Glenn Alexander, to create for the best deal for their clients. My responsibility is to look after every customer and make sure their needs and wants are taken care of (and confirm that) were doing the right thing every time, said Alexander. By stocking the vehicles that customers want, paying enough for their trades doing the best we can to keep the process easy, non-adversarial and equitable for both parties. With almost 100 years of combined sales experience, SMP has the extensive knowledge regarding any new GMC, Chevrolet or Buick automobile. However, it does not limit them to only selling those products. Since joining the team, Alexander has brought in a new service to help take SMP to the next level and become the dealer of choice in the Southern Alberta. With his extensive experience in used vehicles, Alexander has the resources to find the right vehicle for any client. them the car of their dreams. Whatever we have to do (to find the right vehicle), we will, said Alexander. It takes away the time element for the client and the frustration of being told six or seven different things by different sales reps. Its a new service we offer our clients. One of the benefits dealing with SMP is their no-hassle approach, which does not require clients to put a deposit on the vehicle of their choice. It makes it non-adversarial, there is no stress or pressure put on the customer to make a decision right now, said Alexander. We think that by answering all the questions up to that point, youre going to want to buy your car here. Were not going to pressure you to buy a car. According to Alexander, there are plenty of benefits to purchasing a vehicle from Strathmore Motor Products. In addition to their no-deposit necessary, the turn-around time from the purchase of the vehicle to the point the keys are in your hand is less than 24 hours; there are less overhead costs than big dealerships, so they can provide great savings and they can offer top-dollar for all trade-ins. The dealership also prides itself on giving back to the local community. By purchasing from SMP and buying local, the dealership gives back to the community. We are very involved in local community, said Kooistra. We support local 4-H clubs, minor sports, charity dinners, golf tournaments, local rodeos and various community fundraisers. Its a commitment we make to the community. In fact, the local dealership proudly displays every worthy cause they donate to on their website. For a full list of donations made by the dealership, visit www.strathmoremotors. com. While there, check out the wide selection of automobiles available. If you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, or even just thinking about it, stop by Strathmore Motor Products and let one of their trained professionals assist you in the process.
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John Godsman Times Contributor Mikes parents moved from the Ukraine to Medicine Hat in 1911. There his Dad worked in the Iron Foundry section of the CPR, building rails. In 1921, they started farming at Iddesleigh. Mike was born in 1919, and the family moved to Hussar in 1925 where they started mixed farming, just north of town. Hussar itself was only founded in 1913, just 12 years earlier. He attended the country school, travelling by horse thru Grade 12, then farmed for the rest of his working years, including during the Second World War. Marys parents moved from the Ukraine to Saskatchewan, where she was born in 1923. She moved to Hussar at the age of 17, to assist an uncle with a very large family. Mike and Mary met as neighbours, and they were married on January 13, 1941 in Drumheller. Warm congratulations are due, on their recent 72nd Wedding Anniversary. This marriage produced a son and a daughter, followed by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Their son, Bill, took over the mixed farm in 1972, and Mike and Mary moved into a house in Hussar, where they still live today. They were members of 4-H, the Farmers Union, Unifarm, TOPS, Hussar Ladies Aid and the Hussar Lions Club. In 1944, they remember using barbed wire as telephone lines, before the telephone company installed/erected proper wires on poles, and party lines where one persons news was everybodys news! Electric power was installed in the early 1950s, with running water and indoor plumbing coming sometime later. Propane took over from wood to heat the house. Morning on their farm meant harnessing the horses to pull the equipment, and take the kids to school. The cows had to be fed and milked, while chickens, ducks, turkeys, and pigs also had to be fed. The cream was separated and taken to the CPR Station in Hussar. The remaining milk was given to the pigs, and often the house was used to warm those baby pigs, and then taken back to their mother, when they were squealing too loud, to eat! All these animals brought extra money for the farm. Throughout their farming career Mike and Mary worked side by side. Mary learned to run farm machinery, including tractors for seeding and combines at harvest time. They both ran the combines well into their 70s, and were quick to point out they had no cabs, air conditioning, monitors, auto-steer or GPS. They comment on how easy life is for farmers nowadays, and yet they still dont have time for anything! Mike and Mary recall having time for social events, visiting neighbours, summer picnics and ball games, and travelling miles and miles, to visit on the coldest day of the winter, by horse and sleigh. They commented that they didnt have those time-consuming TVs, computers, or kids electronic games! They still live in their own home, and cant wait for spring to come so both can get back into their large garden, where Mary plants lots of flowers, watched by Mike. They have seen many changes in their lifetime, but comment on the changes in technology, and how the small towns have become more of a convenience than a necessity.
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Manny EvErEtt Times Contributor Students and staff at Hussar school celebrated Valentines Day participating in the program Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart is a Nation Wide awareness program to educate kids and communities about heart health at an early age through physical activity and heart healthy living. On Valentines Day, under the direction and organization of teacher Jody Filkohazy and the rest of the teaching staff at Hussar school, the students were encouraged to participate in various events in the gym. The students were separated into five groups with a cross section of each of the K-6 grades. They were at each of the five stations for approximately 15 minutes. Filkohazy oversaw the first station and had the kids learn how to jump rope with a long rope (or jump over a rope, depending on the age), with two people turning the handles. At station two Mrs. Moczulski used long ropes and individual ropes to have kids walk on a tight rope and jump over snakes, and also made use of the parachute. At station three Mrs. McRae was teaching the students all about Chinese Jump Rope, a series of jumps with two stretched out ropes. Mrs. Armstrong taught the children about heart facts, after which the kids needed to answer questions on work sheets and posters, as well as do some individual jump rope. Finally, at station five Mrs. Santerre taught her group long rope jumping to some time honoured chants like Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, and Cinderella. According to statistics, only seven per cent of Canadian children and youth are meeting the daily recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Hussar school staff encouraged and gave the kids the skills and education to begin changing that figure. Throughout the fun day and days leading up to the event, the students had sponsors to raise money for heart research. The students raised around $4,000 with the highest individual fundraiser, Teagan Adamcewicz, bringing in $250 of that total. All the students who participated received a skipping rope from Filkohazy for taking part in the event.
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Shannon LECLair Times Reporter Wheatland Further Education Society (WFES) is celebrating 40 years this year. The non-formal community-based learning organization started out in the county in peoples homes and community halls. In 2012 the opportunity came up to rent an office from the new Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce office. In the past sessions have been held through Golden Hills School Division. The division has always been supportive and allowed WFES to hold sessions in the schools, but it was limited to evening classes. With the new rental space WFES can now offer daytime classes. What were trying to do is build a vibrant learning community and thats why we have rented office space from the Chamber. With that office space came the boardroom/classroom so that we can bring those opportunities into the community, said Joyce Bazant, executive director for WFES. Community-based education is critical to building Albertas social and human capital. Non-formal learning supports personal development enables people to truly become lifelong learners with the knowledge, skills and commitment to learning necessary to realize their potential and to fully participate and social community life and the workforce. Thats what we do, what were supposed to be. WFES is a non-profit organization, which has been run though Alberta Advanced education since opening their doors in 1973. There are webinar classes that are offered to help people get back into the work force sooner, while providing an opportunity to upgrade their skills. There are 82 community-learning councils across the province, and in 2010 there were over 120,000 people taught through organizations like the WFES. We would love to get volunteers in the outlying areas. We have a contact person in Carseland, we have an area coordinator in Hussar but the rest of the communities wed love to have someone that would be there. We could bring these same classes to their community if we could get someone there that would represent and be an area coordinator, said Bazant. Right now I would love to find a French teacher, weve been looking for a French teacher because I know that is one of the (programs) we have been asked for several times. New to WFES this year is their Facebook page- Wheatland Further Education Community Learning. The page has been created as an additional way for people to stay up-to-date on what learning sessions are offered and when, their times and prices. If there are changes to a session time participants will be contacted by phone, but will now also be able to look on Facebook. WFES offers a variety of sessions and they strive to keep bringing in ones that interest the community. Coming up over the next week are standard first aid and first-aid recertification programs on Feb. 23. On Feb. 25 there is Zumba, emotional de-cluttering, yoga, Spanish and 2-step. To find out more call 403-934-5785 or email wfes@telus. net.
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Sharon McLeay Times Contributor A modern day Game of Thrones is being played out in Southern Alberta, with Wheatland County, and three other municipalities, waiting to see if they will be pawns sacrificed to sections of the Calgary Municipal Plan (CMP). In recent weeks, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has made a bold strategic move, calling to the Municipal Ministry for forced membership of all Calgary region municipalities into the CMP. According to the guidelines, all municipalities in the designated region must be on board to move forward with the plan. The plan was developed by the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) and deals with land use development, service and utility corridor placement, water supply and transportation infrastructures. We opted out of the Plan, because many parts of it are not in the best interest of our Wheatland County ratepayers, `` said Reeve Glen Koester. Koester said the CRP has positive attributes; however, the CMP shows no movement to address rural concerns. Koester said if the province forces agreement, rural landowners will see it as another attack on landowner rights and take exception like they did to the much contested government Bills 19, 24, 36 and 50, which override landowner rights. Wheatland Reeve Glenn Koester said that rural and urban governing processes have a different mindset that needs to be acknowledged by the plan. For example, not all rural municipalities have similar land use policy. Some encourage housing development and commercial interests, while others fight to preserve the agricultural base that supplies urban centres with food and diversifies Alberta`s economy. With increased urban sprawl, many maintain the rural cultural and agricultural base in south central Alberta is vanishing. Some of Southern Albertas best farmland now lies under roadways and parking lots. Municipalities have a justifiable concern when elected councils no longer have the power to govern, as granted by the Municipal Government Act, said Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) President Bob Barss. Last year, the rural municipalities tried to find solutions for the CRP dispute by asking the AAMDC to develop ideas that may work for both urban and rural municipalities. The AAMDC reviewed the CMP in 2011, at the request of its members, and forwarded a report to the provincial government with mediation suggestions. They included: allowing voluntary participation in the plan the policies developed apply only to the voluntary members jurisdictions that each municipal decision-making mechanism remain intact and autonomous no new level of government or hierarchy is established each municipality has one vote consensus voting those who use services, pay for the services operation and governance is easily understood and open for all to see members are accountable to the partnership partners can opt out of one or more of the plans projects Discussions surrounding the CMP have not always been pleasant, with members signing on only to withdraw later. Less than fair pressure weapons have been used, such as suggesting that municipalities who are not part of the plan will suffer inadequate water supply and infrastructure development. Many areas in Southern Alberta are struggling with water issues due to population explosions, urban development and the imposition of water license caps placed on communities by the Alberta Government water programs. The City of Calgary secured water rights from the Bow prior to the Alberta government caps, and uses access to water as an incentive to belong to the partnership. An interesting political science paper by Robert Young www.uwo.ca, done at Western University of Canada, suggests increased population booms in urban areas require more resources, and declining populations in rural municipalities threaten their sustainability. His paper shows trends in provincial and federal government to grant urban centres more autonomy and control over resources. He suggests if the trend continues, we may be looking at urban/ rural populations aligned around a type of city state governance structure throughout Canada. Mayor Nenshi is pushing for this type of structure. He has said Calgary has more citizens than five provinces put together, and in an interview with the CBC Calgary eye-opener on Sept. 7, 2012, he said that he supports a Charter style of governance for Calgary. Wikipedia defines a charter city as a city in which the governing system is defined by the citys own charter document rather than by state, provincial, regional or national laws. We really need that. Theres just so much wasted time and wasted cycles in bickering, in buck passing, between the various orders of government that should just go away, Nenshi said in the interview. Check out Nenshis City of Calgary blog. The City/Province Relationship We can do better. http://blog.calgarymayor.ca, where he indicates a City of Calgary Charter was signed with the provincial government in June 2012, and he references the CRP and CMP. Last week Wheatland Council received a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs stating a mediator would be appointed for the CRP/CMP dispute.
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Strathmore Minor Hockey (SMH) association held their annual Family Day Half Pint tournament on Feb. 18. It was a one-day tournament which incorporated four Strathmore teams, three High River teams and one Rockyford team. Half Pints between the ages of 4 - 6 came out for a day full of hockey and fun. Each team played three games and at the end of their last game all players received a personalized mini stick and dog tag. The tournament has always been organized to take place on Family Day and with the help of many volunteers is always a huge success. The ice for the tournament was graciously donated by SMH, and all the money raised from the raffle table, 50/50 sales and sucker pull is divided among the Strathmore Half Pint teams to use towards future tournament fees.
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Mario Prusina Times Editor Despite finishing the regular season with a .500 record, the head coach of the UFA Bisons believes his team has what it takes to be successful in the post season. Jeremy Friesen, in his third season with the organization and second as head coach, sees something special in the collection of players he helped assemble way back in September. There is no question, said Friesen when asked if his team has what it takes for a long playoff run. Its going to come down to timely goaltending and special team play. We have a lot of depth, we have a lot of character and the room is really tight as well. Theyre a great group of kids and they respect each other and they pull for each other. Thats what has been different than years past, you had a group here and other group over here yes, theyre on the same team, but you dont get that family cohesion. This group is different, they really do have an opportunity to do something special, but its going to take a lot of hard work and a complete buy-in. The fourth-ranked Bisons will host the fifth-ranked Calgary NW Flames in the first round of the AMHL South Playoffs. After a 16-16-2 season, the Bisons edged out the 12-13-9 Flames by one point. Despite their losing record, Friesen cautioned that the offensive-minded Flames have the ability to get hot in short spurts. Theyve got some speed and theyve got some skill up front, said Friesen. We think that if we can get a lot of traffic and pucks on net on their goaltenders, then we can make life a little more miserable for them. We know that if we pressure their D and forecheck them really hard, we take away a lot of time and space. We know that were going to have to be really defensively responsible we dont want to get into a river-type of hockey game with them. Game 1 of the best-of-three series was held on Feb. 21 at the Strathmore Family Centre (result not available as of press time). Game 2 will take place Feb. 23 (2:30 p.m.) at the Father David Bauer Arena in Calgary. Game 3, if necessary, will take place Feb. 24 (2 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre.
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SHS Girls basketball team wins again, things looking good going into playoffs
Dion GaLanDy Coach This past weekend, the 3A SHS Girls basketball team won their tournament in Dunmore, just east of Medicine Hat. They beat St. Dominic from Rocky Mountain House 63-30, where Kate Harris was named the game all-star. In their second game, they matched up against the home team Eagle Butte who are currently ranked sixth in the province. SHS was down 37-40 at half but with their strong determination defeated the Eagle Butte Talons 7370. This game showed the heart that the Spartans have as they were down 55-65 with six minutes to go, but still managed to claw back, take the lead and fend off a furious attack by Eagle Butte. In their final game, they played Crescent Heights from Medicine Hat. This was a scrappy game but the Spartans held on for a 63-54 victory. One of the goals for this young team of six Grade 10s and four Grade 11s, a typical JV team, was to try to improve throughout the year and possibly win a few games in the process. In November and December the girls managed seven wins and five losses playing in tournaments and league play. Especially tough were league game losses to 4A Foothills Composite from Okotoks by a score of 33-76 and to Holy Trinity School also from Okotoks by a score of 47-67. However, this team has since found a spark and just the opposite has happened beginning in January as the SHS Girls have been playing some great basketball. In the months of January and February the girls have a record of 14 wins and two losses and are actually undefeated in February. Including wins against Holy Trinity (77-63) and Foothills (5249) in league play. Because of their improved play, they finished second in league play and as a result will host the semi-final game at home against either Holy Trinity or Strathcona Tweedsmuir. That game will be played at Friday, March 1 at 7:15 p.m. in the SHS gym. A win and they will be playing for the league championship at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Foothills Composite against the winner of the second semi-final. But it only gets tougher from here. After league playoffs the team will have 3A Girls South Central Zones to compete at, hosted by Chesteremere March 7-9. There will be no easy games as this zone is traditionally strong. As a result of the Spartans recent wins and competitive play they may actually be one of the top teams at the zone, but that will only be determined after the final provincial ranking that comes out from ASAA March 4. If Strathmore High School was fortunate enough to be one of the top teams, with the format of the zone draw, they would actually host a game on Wednesday, March 6. It would be great if we were a Top 10 provincially ranked team going into 3A Girls Basketball Provincials March 14-16 hosted by Strathmore High School. This is an event where 12 teams from around the province will compete for gold and itll all happen right in the Spartans gym. With the momentum that these girls have generated, they are sure to find a competitive edge necessary to battle some of the top teams in the province.
Rams win against Arrowood

The combined boys and girls junior High basketball team from Standard played against Arrowoods combined team, winning with a final score of 39-16. Rams #7 player Sarah Wolfs jump shot.
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Winner circle
Hussar played host to their ladies bonspiel Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Congratulations to the winners (all pictures are skip. third, second and lead, l-r). Top left: Winners of the A event were the marilyn Armstrong Rink from Bassano. marilyn Armstrong, Diana Peters, Sheila evans and Janice Filkohazy. Top right: Winners of the B event were the Kim Douglass Rink from Bassano. Kim Douglass, Karyn Hemminger, Sandra mitchell and Kim Fraser. Left: Winners of the C were the Carey Taubert Rink event from Hussar. Carey Taubert, Pam Collett, Jeadene Gregory and Kristin Fandry.
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Heading into playoffs

Shannon LeCLair Times Reporter The Strathmore senior boys Spartans hosted their annual invitational at the school Feb. 15 and 16. Eight teams competed in the basketball event with each vying for the top spot. The Spartans dropped all three games this past weekend, said coach Kyle Larson. We played well against Camrose, the eventual tournament champs, but we lack a bit of depth in scoring and eventually Camrose was able to just put up more points, said Larson. (It was) a similar scenario in Game 2 where the boys put in a very good effort and came out firing against Beaumont but again we lacked a bit of scoring in the second half and Beaumont was able to edge away from the boys. The last game of the weekend for us was against Drumheller and once again the boys came out and played a strong first half and found ourselves only down by four (points) at the half but the story of the weekend again unfolded in the second half as we just couldnt make shots in the third quarter and Drumheller increased the lead to double digits and went on to victory from there. Larson said this season has been one of gaining experience. When attending 1A and 2A level tournaments the boys have been able to show a strong front when competing and fare pretty well. When heading further up the level ladder into the 3A events, Larson said, their game isnt quite where it needs to be yet. With playoffs coming up each team is practicing harder than ever to put their best effort forward. For our high school boys the league playoffs will be a tall challenge this year but we are hopeful to be quite competitive at the JV boys zone tournament this year, said Larson. Consistency and scoring have been a concern throughout the season for the team, and Larson thinks those issues may continue heading into zones.
The Hawks and Spartans both fought hard in their final tournament before playoffs. The two-day Sr. Boys invitational basketball tournament was held Feb. 15 and 16 at Strathmore High School.
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Earning a bye
Mario Prusina Times Editor Two of the three teams part of the Wheatland Athletics Association earned a first round bye of the SCAHL playoffs. The Wheatland Braves and the Wheatland Warriors (peewee and bantam) will wait to see who they will play in the second round of the playoffs, while the Wheatland Chiefs prepare for a first round battle. The Braves finished the season with a four game winning streak, including a pair of games this past weekend. The local double-A peewee team defeated the Badlands Longhorns 14-0 on Feb. 15 in Hussar, before posting a 5-1 win over Sylvan Lake on Feb. 17. By posting a 28-3-1 record, the team finished the season in first place in the North Division. Meanwhile the Warriors wrapped up second place in the North Division with an impressive 18-9-5 season. The double-A bantam team capped off the season with a 1-0 loss against the Sylvan Lake Lakers on Feb. 18. The Warriors will now wait to see who they will play in the post season. However, the Wheatland Chiefs ended the season with a four-game losing streak, including a 4-3 defeat to Cranbrook on Feb. 16. The local midget team, which lost each of the four games during the streak by one goal, finished the season with 17-15-2 season. For an up-to-date version of the playoff schedule for all three Wheatland teams, please visit www.scahl. com and follow the links.
Sharks enter short course championship season

The Strathmore Silver Sharks are currently in the middle of the short course championship swim season. A total of 14 swimmers qualified for provincial meets for the short course season. Three swimmers, Tamara Adamschek, Ashley Berreth and Lauren Zandee competed in the Senior Provincials in Lethbridge on Feb. 1-3. The remaining 11 swimmers will be competing in the Age Group Trials being held in Calgary from Feb. 21-23 at the Talisman Centre where they will have one last chance to earn a berth in the short course Age Group Provincials. This is six more than qualified the previous year. Two swimmers, madison Laycraft and Kiana Doig have already earned places at the Age Group Provincials being held in Calgary from march 1-3, at the Talisman Centre. The Short Course meet season runs from the start of the season to the Age Group Provincials. The Sharks will now be switching over to Long Course meets competing in 50-metre pools. Shown here are; Ashley Berreth (back, l-r), Lauren Zandee, Tamara Adamschek, Logan Schoepp, Liam Schoepp, marina Laycraft, morgan Hansen, Head Coach Jen mertz (front, l-r), Shelby Laycock, Ben mertz, Chelanne Wolff, madison Laycraft, Kate Doucette and Assistant Coach Shandell Laycraft. missing from the photo are Rayanne Laycock and Kiana Doig.
Photo courtesy of Lloyd Schoepp
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Royal Canadian Legion For information regarding hall rentals, darts and crib, please call 403.934.5119 Wheatland Conservation & Wildlife Association (Your local fish & game club). Meetings 2nd Thursday every month, 7:30pm at the Clubhouse. Call Larry at 403-934-4388 for more information. Strathmore District Health Services Auxiliary Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month @ 1:30 pm (excluding July & August). Lower level Conference Room at the Strathmore Hospital. New members welcome. For more info please call 403934-4436 Strathmore & District Chamber of Commerce Meets the second Thursday of the month @ 7:00 p.m. All members welcome. Check web page for meeting location. For more information call 403-901-3175 or: www.strathmoredistrictchamber.com. Come Fly With Us 903 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Sqn. meet Wednesdays at 6:30pm at the blue building and Quonset on the Ag grounds. Boys & Girls between 12 & 19 years welcome. Call Joanna Howard at 403-983-5796 for more information. Storytime at Strathmore Municipal Library 85 Lakeside Blvd. Held every Tuesday 11am-12pm and Fridays 2-3pm. . Pre-school children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. No registration required. HIV Edmonton Providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by or at risk of HIV and AIDS for 25 years. Go to www.hivedmonton.com or call toll free 1.877.388.5742. The Hope Bridges Society for Creative & Continued Learning Advocating for, and bringing together citizens of all abilities for meaningful relationships, friendships, & opportunities through the Arts holds Board Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Unit 9, 104 3rd Avenue (the Leary Centre). Please contact Wanda at 403-983-3690, or 403-901-5081 (Cell) for further information about our work and upcoming events, if you would like to be added to our friends/contact list, or visit us in our new office noted above. Strathmore Musical Arts Society If you love music and musicians and have a special soft spot for the Blues, you would enjoy being part of this group. Call 403934-4196 or 403-680-7721 to get on our phone or email list and be notified about meetings and upcoming events. Strathmore Elks Lodge #491 Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Strathmore Curling Club 6:30 pm. Steak Supper at 7 pm. New Members welcome. Call Greg 403-888-6155. Strathmore Homeschool Families Any Strathmore and Area familes that are homeschooling are invited to join our Yahoo Group. www.groups.yahoo.com/ group/strathmorehsfams Strathmore Hand in Hand Parent Link Offers FREE programming to kids 0-6 and their caregivers! Check the Town of Strathmore website Community Events section for programs and times! Located at 421-2nd St, across from Paragon Pharmacy. 690-1237. Strathmore FASD Parent Support Group At the Strathmore United Church. For more info call Pam @652-4776. Strathmore Caregiver Support Group This is an opportunity for caregivers to find support and benefit from interaction with others in a similar situation. For more information or to register call Amy Yaneza at 403-361-7176. Happy Gang 55 plus Seniors Meetings; 2nd Tuesday every month @ 1:30 pm. Potluck Supper; fourth Tuesday every month at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome! Hall Rental; $80. Call Shirley @ 403-934-9927. All other inquiries call Eric @ 403-901-1596. Meetings and Sewing Workshops The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm. We meet at the Strathmore Ag Grounds, Red Quonset. Looking for 100% cotton or flannel fabric donations to do some charity quilts. New Members Welcome. Contact Laurie at 901-0088 or Wendy 901-3756. Sunday School for All Ages Lord of All Lutheran Church offers Christian Education opportunities for ages 3 years to adult, on Sunday Mornings. All are Welcome! For more information please call Margo Sevick 403-901-2044 or call the Church Office at 403-934-2374. Strathmore Country Gardens Club Meetings at least once per month.Tours, guest speakers, workshops and much more included in a membership. For more information visit www.strathmorecountrygardensclub.webs.com or phone Linda Pekrul 403-901-0017. Youth Club of Strathmore Provides youth (6-17yrs) with opportunities/activities that build positive relationships, strengthens and develops self-esteem and promote personal skill development through affordable and barrier free programs. Our programs include After The Bell, a homework program offered Monday to Friday from 3pm-6pm. Call the Youth Club for further info 403-934-4918 or www.youthclubofstrathmore.ca. Wheatland Rural Crime Watch Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each Month. Featuring guest speakers. For more information call 403-934-4055 Meals on Wheels Available in Strathmore. For information or to obtain this service please contact Wheatland FCSS at 403-934-5335. Strathmore Fun Runners Car Club Meets the first Wednesday of the month. New members welcome! Please call Todd at 403-934-0558 or Shawn at 403-9019303 for info. Wheatland Business Women Meet the second Tuesday of the month @ 8:00 am at Days Inn & Suites. New members welcome http://businesswomen.ca and follow us on Facebook. Call 403-324-6641. RCCG Peculiar People Assembly, 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) meetings. Sunday Services at 10am & Thursdays Bible study at 7pm.Venue: Civic Centre, Strathmore. PH: 403-667-7832, E-mail: pastor@ rccgstrathmore.com Strathmore Lions Club Meets the first and third Thursdays at the Strathmore Civic Centre at 6:45 pm. Free Tree for all New Born Babies Attention all infants remind your parents to register your birth so a tree can be planted commemorating your birth in the Chinook Credit Union Birth Forest in Strathmore. Registration Forms are available at the Town office, Chinook Credit Union and Health Unit. (A Communities in Bloom Project) Strathmore Masonic Lodge #53 Meets the first Monday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. Call Glen at 403-901-6038. Website: www.strathmore53.com Strathmore Parent and Tot Playgroup Meets every Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 am. in the Strathmore United Church Basement. $1/child. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Were a Pentecostal bible-based family church that has something for all ages. Call 934-2225 or visit www.strathmorefullgospel.com St. Michaels & All Angels Anglican Currently at interim location: 245 Brent Blvd. (North Door) 403-934-3017. Christ Alive in our Community. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Seventh-day Adventist Church Meeting in the Lord of All Lutheran Church at 112 Lakeside Blvd,Strathmore. Saturday morning @ 10:00 AM. Pastor Ghena Girleanu, phone 403-983-0081. Strathmore Baptist Church Meeting Sundays @ 11am and Thursdays @ 7pm, Call Pastor David Blankenship for info 403-390-4431. Wheatland County Food Bank Society Food applications accepted at (403) 3244335 Monday through Thursday 12pm to 4pm or through the website at: www.wheatlandfoodbank.com. Strathmore & District Agricultural Society Strathmorestampede.com, sags@telus.net Office 403.934.5811 Fax 403.901.0299 Facebook: Strathmore Stampede Twitter: Strathmore Rodeo Community Futures Wild Rose In partnership with The Business Link Attend valuable, low-cost learning sessions for small business owners in our video-conference facility in Strathmore. Phone: 403-934-8888 for info & to register. Strathmore Writers Group Meets on the first Monday of the month at the Strathmore Municipal Library. Please find us on Facebook or email Sam at spadkins10@hotmail.com for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Strathmore open meetings Monday 8:00pm, Hope Community Church, Call 403-934-9570 or 403-901-6009. Strathmore Full Gospel Church Closed meetings Ladies, Tuesdays @ 7pm, Call 403-901-1163. Mens, Tuesdays 8:30pm, Call 403-324-0056. Open Step Meeting, Thursdays @ 8pm at Full Gospel Church, Call 403-361-9396. If drinking is a problem, please come to a meeting or all any of the numbers just to talk. Wheatland Whirlers Square & Round Dance Club Dances every Wednesday at Westmount School Gym, September to April. New Dancers: 7-8:30 pm; Experienced Dancers: 8-10 pm. Contact Dave or Claudia 403-934-5966. Chestermere and area Children (& Families) with Type 1 Diabetes. Our Goal is to create a group of mature, responsible members where we open our own homes as Safe Places for Diabetic Children to go to if ever in Diabetic Distress. Join the Facebook group for more information. Stitch Together: Library Needle Arts Group Tues evenings (6:30pm-8:30pm) at the Strathmore Municipal Library (85 Lakeside Blvd.). Whether you love knitting, crocheting, embroidery or cross-stitch, you are welcome to drop in and work on your project with others who share the same passion. Strathmore Regional Victim Services Society (SRVSS) SRVSS is looking for men and women interested in becoming front line victim advocates to provide support, information and referrals to victims of crime or tragedy. We need individuals interested in a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience who are caring and non-judgmental with a sincere interest in helping victims move past their immediate trauma.We provide extensive training in many areas, including sexual assaults, domestic violence, suicide, court preparation, and sudden death. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Lesley Hering at the Strathmore RCMP Detachment at (403) 934-6552.Website: www.strathmoreregionalvictimservices.com Wheatland County Food Bank Urgently requires VOLUNTEER SCREENERS. Please call Sylvia at 403-934-5287 or WFCSS at 403-934-5335 for info. Cheadle Lions Club Drop off your pennies or change off at the Civic Centre. All proceeds raised goes toward local projects.
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The family of Val Holtan will host a celebration of Vals life on Saturday March 2, 2013 at the Strathmore Travelodge (350 Ridge Road, Strathmore) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and memories shared. Friends are invited to drop by. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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Lorne Lochhead
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September 24, 1939 February 24, 2011
Bassano Community Hall, March 2, 2013, from 2-4pm

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Sons ~ Greg, Ray & Ken and families
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September 24, 1939 - February 24, 2011
Lorne Lochhead
GRAHAM, Sherry Lynn
December 2, 1967 February 13, 2013
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A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps his memory ever dear, Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed ~ Wife Elaine
The Wheatland Kings played their final regular season game Feb. 16 at the Strathmore Family Centre, falling 3-2 to medicine Hat. The Kings will face Cochrane in the South Survivor Series in the first round of the playoffs.
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Kings plan for Generals

Mario Prusina Times Editor Despite losing their final two regular season games, including a 6-3 defeat to their upcoming first-round opponent, the Wheatland Kings are excited to start the post-season. The local Junior-B team lost a pair of meaningless games to the Cochrane Generals on Feb. 15, before falling 3-2 in overtime to the third-ranked Medicine Hat Cubs the following day. The Kings, who clinched the fourth seed in the South Division earlier this month, couldnt move up or down in the standings entering this past weekend. Now the focus of the team switches gears, as the Kings face the Generals in the South Survivor Series, which started Feb. 20 at the Strathmore Family Centre (result of Game 1 was not available as of press time). According to Kings head coach Doug Murphy, the Generals had various issues to start the season before getting their act together in the second half. Even well before the playoffs started, he knew Cochrane would be a team to contend with. Now his team will have their hands full trying to beat them in the best-ofthree series. Game 2 is in Cochrane on Feb. 22 and Game 3, if necessary, is slated for Feb. 23 (8 p.m.) at the Strathmore Family Centre. The winner will face the top-ranked Okotoks Bisons in a best-of-seven series beginning on Feb. 24, while Coaldale and Medicine Hat will face off in the other South playoff series.
With deep sadness her family announces the sudden passing of Sherry Graham of Strathmore, Alberta. Sherry was predeceased by her mother Carol Graham in 2004. She leaves cherished memories with her loving family: husband, Maciej Paluch; sister Michelle and her husband Kurtis Rikstad; brother Stephen Graham; niece Nikita Kramer (Nathan Lunn); motherin-law Helena Paluch; and brother-in-law Jan Paluch. Sherry was born in Windsor, Ontario and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. She spent the past six years in Strathmore. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and the Foothills Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association (2323-32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, T2E 6Z3) or the Canadian Cancer Society (200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, T2E 2P5). A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion Hall (230 Second Avenue) at 2:00 p.m. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
We would also like to thank the following for their generous cash and prize donations to help make our bonspiel such a success and allow us to have much higher payouts for the winners: Chinook Credit Union Ltd. - Hussar Branch Dougs Earthmoving Ltd. Jepson Petroleum Ltd. Sage Farms Ltd. Richardson Pioneer - Hussar Kevin & Barb Slemko
Ron Wonnick {February 12, 2010}

Three years have passed since that sad day When the one we loved was called away. We think of you with love today and that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday and days before that too; We think of you in silence and often speak your name, But all we have is memories and your picture in a frame. God took you home, it was His will, where no longer there is pain, And tho we love and miss you so, in Gods good time well be with you again. Lovingly remembered, your family, Gladys, Sherry, Mike, Lori, Lindsay, Jordy, Zach, Ben, and Emma
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KNUDSEN, Carl Eric

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at the Strathmore Hospital on February 18, 2013 at the age of 79 years after a long battle with Alzheimers. Carl Eric Knudsen was born in Bassano on June 11, 1933 and lived and farmed near Hussar for most of his life. He was predeceased by his parents Karl and Sigrid Knudsen. Eric leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley; three children Kathy (Wayne) Dundas, Robert (RaeAnn) Knudsen, and Donna (Glenn) Carlson; grandchildren Lana (Greg) and Blair (Rachel) Dundas, Leah, Debbie, and Carl Knudsen, Erin (Garry) Harwood, Josie (Mike) Green, and Laurel Carlson; and great-grandchildren Avery Dundas, Spencer Bates, and Olivia Harwood. Eric was very proud of his family, his farm, and his community and they were the focal points of his life. A celebration of Erics life will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church (Hussar) at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Dan Hendrickson officiating. Coffee will follow at the Hussar Community Hall. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimers Association of Calgary Research (#201-222 58 Ave. S.W., Calgary, T2H 2S3).
To see all the young children having fun and getting our community together gives our Lions Club further proof that our Family Day Breakfast is a very worthwhile project. A special ThAnk You to our long time supporters: Neil & Sarah Kennedy of Sobeys and Landmark Feeds. Your support for all 9 years of our Family Day Breakfast has been vital to its success. ThAnk You to our musical entertainment Mr. Jim Risdon. Jim you add a lot of atmosphere to our day. We think you do an amazing job! And finally, ThAnk You to our Mayor of Strathmore Steve Grajczyk and Brooks-Strathmore MLA Jason Hale for taking time out of their own Family Day plans to help make ours more special. It is our privilege to serve this community.
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NEwCArT CoNTrACTiNg LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; welders; Boilermakers; riggers. Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontracting. com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets. CENTrAL PEACE NATUrAL gas Co-op Ltd. requires fulltime gas Utility operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid drivers licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet. net. Fax 780-864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit river, T0H 3g0. VAC & STEAM Truck operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top wage, Benefits, Camp work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@ telus.net. iNTErESTED iN the Community Newspaper business? Albertas weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FrEE. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_add. php. Now LoCATED in Drayton Valley. BrEKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.
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May 1 Aug 31/13 (approx) Multiple vacancies 40 hr work week, may work weekends Grade 12 or equivalency Valid Class 5 Drivers License Turf or parks equipment experience an asset May 1 Aug 31/13 (approx) 1 vacancy 40 hr work week, may work weekends Valid Class 5 Drivers License Must possess supervisory and Horticulture experience Those interested in applying should submit a complete resume to: Shannon Cuff Human Resources Town of Strathmore 680 Westchester Road, Strathmore, AB T1P 1J1 Email: opportunities@strathmore.ca Visit our website at www.strathmore.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those contacted will be granted an interview.
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BOW RIVER Gas Co-op seeking a Journeyman GasFitter. Permanent full-time. $27. - $32./hour, full benefits, Natural Gas Distribution experience an asset. Apply to Richard Thorne: rick.t@bowrivergas.ca.
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60x48 WAREHOuSE WITH 19x16 OFFICE located in Rockyford. $1600/mo + utilities. Contact 403-533-3801 or 403-560-6265. #8 westMoUnt DrIVe newly renovated! 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse w/balcony, w/D & parking. rent $1,100 plus utilities. located across from park, near westmount school. no pets. Call luella at 403934-5731 or emerald Management & realty ltd. at 403-237-8811. #25 westMoUnt DrIVe 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouse w/parking & w/D hookups. Coin laundry in complex . rent $995 plus utilities.. located near westmount school. no pets. Call luella at 403934-5731 or emerald Management & realty ltd. at 403-237-8811.
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40+Adult Living in Strathmore Lakes $259,900

1200+sqft 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Open Concept
Nicely Renovated in Brentwood $159,900

2.99%= $745.00 PI/ OAC 3 Bedroom, wheel chair access w/lift Newer furnace, carpet, lino, deck, cabinets, counter top, toilet, sink, vinyl windows, and more! Large yard with 2 wooden sheds one with alarm system, Mature trees and fenced MUST SEE!!
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242 RANCHWOOD LANE $144,900
1440 sq. ft. n/p, n/s home, with 3 bedrooms and 1 3/4 baths in gated land-lease community; 20 X 15 detached garage; 8 x 8 storage shed. Check out the peninsula fireplace in open concept kitchen/dining/living room; vaulted ceiling with skylight. Stunning curb appeal in summer highlighted by flower beds framed with curved-brick.
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MlS c3535651
Have you ever REALLY wanted to move?! We DO too!! We are motivated to sell! This fully developed home is in the well desired area of Cambria. Over 2400sq ft in total this home has lots to offer. Stainless steel appliances, Large kitchen, island, 5 bdr, 3 baths, fireplace etc.
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108 Cambrille Crescent Strathmore $354,900
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Yes... this is IT ... fully developed newer home with 4 bedr & 3 baths open kitchen, big familyrm w/ gas fireplace and fenced yard complete w/ newer deck $319900
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MlS c3547312
House and land included in price! Loads of work needs to be done to get house in living condition no services to house except Electrical!
awesome hiLL side bungaLow baCks to goLf Course $344,900! Fully developed walkout home with 2+2 bedrooms 3 full baths, Open concept with in floor heating and under ground sprinklers! Across from Green space! renovated bungaLow shows amazing $134,900 Large fenced yard with private gate for drive way! Has heated work shop plus other out buildings all in great shape! Home is ready to move in condition!
handy man speCiaL $99,900!
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Are you looking for a home that has everything on your WISH LIST? Granite, hardwood, gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, new paint, current colours, home gym, media room, hottub gorgeous landscaping on a huge lot $422900
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OVER 1670 SQ FT. ON MAIN MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM, 3 BDRM, RV PARKING IN REAR OVERSIZE SINGLE GARAGE
brand new show suite Condo $168,900!

Amazing 2 bedroom floor plan with quality through out! large enclosed patio! comes with 6 appliances and assigned parking stall! low condo fees!
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MlS c3528218
MlS c3543927
soLd
Beautiful 3 berm condo. Fully developed basement. Single Garage. Many uprades inc;. A/C, fireplace, maple cabinets, laminate flooring. $229,000
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westLake Condo $215,000

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All on one floor, this 2 bedroom condo comes with 6 appliances, one parking stall and your own fenced yard! Walking distance toall amenities and parks!
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Tidy bungalow with single garage. Large fenced lot Small farming community Elementary school $129,900
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renovated & spotLess! $187,400

1206 sq.ft. 3 bdrms, 1 bath New maple kitchen Too many upgrades to mention
46.56 aCres
Many options on this parcel of land, 25 minutes east of Calgary. $599,000.
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6 Lots CLuny $36,000

Land is located right in the heart of Cluny, perfect place to build! Quiet small town living with Easy commute just off Highway 1!
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Lovely 2 storey home Fully restored Newer heated double garage Beautiful condition $169,900
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MlS c3549339
This cozy updated mobile!! Everything is NEW!!! New windows, New flooring, New hot water tank, New furnace, New roof/shingles, New vinyl siding, Complete New kitchen, Complete new Bathrooom.
new Listing $69,900
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27 acres SE of Strathmore Gas revenue Easy Highway access $149,900

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Backing ONTO PARK/ GREENSPACE!!! With over 2000 sq. ft. of living space. 2 bedrooms up and 2 down. Nice size Kitchen/dining area and adjoining Bright Living Room. Boot/Mud Room...Main Floor Laundry. Family room/Games Room.. Dbl attached garage.
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Locally Owned & Operated

Fresh Baked Bread Daily!

Fabulous Family Day

Kings hope to crown Generals

Strathmore Motor Products

Half Pints host Harvey!

Canyon Creek (Strathmore)

Selling Strathmore & Area One Dream at a Time

nonie hall agent

104 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

A MUST SEE SINGLE FAMILY HOME

NEW BE THE FIRST OWNER

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Canadian Pizza Unlimited

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Making changes in the community

2nd Floor of the Aztec Building 304 - 3rd Avenue, Strathmore

Photo courtesy of Carla Masciangelo

SponSorShip AdvertiSing volunteering

NOW OPEN IN STRATHMORE

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February 22, 2013 Strathmore TimeS Page 3

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February 22, 2013 Strathmore TimeS Page 5

Manny Everett Photo

Standard Community Hall in the home stretch

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Strathmore Golf Club is open!

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Saturday March 9th, 2013

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February 22, 2013 Strathmore Times, Volume 5, Issue 8, Locally Owned & Operated Newspaper

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