Milo Canopener (April 1, 2010)

An archive of the Milo Canopener.The University of Lethbridge Library received permission from the Archives at Milo Library to digitize and display this content.Canada Post Agmt. # 40607518 MILO CANOPENER April 2010 Edition no. 239 Milo Can Opener Box 12, Milo, AB TOL 1L0 MILO LIBRARY N/C L....._ , , ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT RHYME TIMES St Patrick’s Day @ Rhyme Times found everyone celebrating by wearing green and dancing Irish jigs while singing. Pictured above from left to right are: Roxanne Walker, Leah and Brody Lamotte, Katie Walker and Camryn Bertschy, Deanna and Corina Edwards, Mealane Deitz and Cody Walker, Leanne and Dallin Bertschy, Joanne Monner and Ty Bertschy, Chase Edwards, Grace Dixon and Ava Deitz. Missing are: Jana and Allyson Bartsch and Donna and Quinn Bertschy.♦ Milo Canopener A Community Newspaper Published by Volunteer Staff Layout Editors: Barb Godkin 485-8389,599-2213 Colleen Bartsch 599-2204 Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Courtney Zary 485-5857 Production: Betty Armstrong Subscriptions: Darlene Phillips 599-3791 Cartoons / “Kids Say” Marina Vannatta 381-6389 Notices Any Canopener volunteer » ...............- ♦ ♦ Advertising: [Single Insertion] Business Directory $ 5.00 Quarter Page $ 6.00 Half Page $ 8.00 Full Page $15.00 Classified Ads $ 2.00 Free Items: Notices for non-commercial events [with no admission charged or funds being raised] Announcements: Wedding, Anniversary, Births, Showers, etc. Cards of Thanks News Items Articles of Interest Editorial Content: Letters to the Editor are welcome. All submissions must be signed. Letters will not be printed unless signed, and requests to remain anonymous will not be honoured. Deadlines: The deadline for photo-ready ad copy or articles is about a week before the end of the month. Please allow additional layout time for unformatted copy. The Canopener is usually printed on the last Thursday of the month. • Subscription Rates: Single Copy “Cover” Price $ 2.00 Inside Milo [pickup, delivery or mailed] $ 16.00 Outside Milo [mailed] $ 24.00 How to reach us: Email is our preferred method of contact if possible as photo-ready advertising copy or content can be printed clearly. Fax transmissions are low resolution, and tend to be unclear. We appreciate your sharing comments or con­cerns, and look forward to hearing from you! Email: help@milolibrary.ca igodkin@wildroseintemet.ca Regular Mail: Milo Canopener P.0 Box 12 Milo Alberta T0L 1L0 Fax: 599-2457 599-3850 [Milo Library] Drop off: Items may be left... At Milo Green Foods in the Canopener box at the back of the store. At the Milo Library during Library hours In the Library Book Drop after Library hours —♦GOODS 8c SERVICES MILO CAFE CHINESE &. WESTERN TAKE OUT ORDERS 599-3832 Closed Monday Monday-Sunday 8:30 am - 8.-00 pm /A -utt r/.H 'ujs ^Perfection 'T®' CATERING/ SERVICE Allan and Colleen Bartsch MILO. Alta, phone. (4031 S99-2204 m a Ry i<Ay. Donna Bennett Deitz Independent Beauty Consultant P.O.. Box 37, Milo, Alla. TOL 110 (403) 599-2140 ___ : ' Phillips Agricultural Products and Services : Box 292 Lomond, Alberta TOL 1G0 Robert Phillips Telephone: (403) 792-3757 Toll Free: 1-800-387-8486 Cellular: (403) 485-8233 Fax: (403) 792-3707 Box 7 Milo, AB T0L1L0 Doug Marks PRESIDENT Office: (403) 599-0003 Fax: (403) 599-3990 Mobile: (403) 485-8516 Marks Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Pipelining Deitz Investment Services Corp. A Member of the Deitz Group of Companies Ron Deitz Suite 700, One Executive Place 1816 Crowchlld Trail NW Calgary, AB. T2M 3Y7 President Investing for your Future Emai Phone: (403) 241-3122 Fax: (403)241-6155 Toll-Free: 1-800-661-2817 : deitzron@deitzinvestment.com Donna Bennett Deitz Account Manager Small Business Direct: (403) 599-4102 donna.be.nnettdeitziS'.scotiabank.com Marianne Armstrong Personal Banking Officer Direct: (403) 599-4100 marianne.armstroneialscotiabank.com. Melissa Rooke Officer in Charge inquiries: (403) 599-0100 melissad.mokefa>scotiabank.coin J| Scotiabank PO Box 150 Milo, AB TOL 1L0 Call Redirect: (403) 599-3792 Fax:(403)599-2409 1-800-582-7054 “Make Your Winning Move With Us” MLS j, Magnuson Realty | LYLE MAGNUSON LARRY DIETRICH Website: www.magnusonrealtv.comWe would like to thank our advertisers for their continued support. Without them, we would not be able to print this newsletter for the enjoyment of the readers. TOWING J3 Services VACUUM * 4 X 4 Service * Septic Tanks * Wheel-Lift Bus: 485-2667 * Portables * Boosting Mobile: 485-0500 * Mud Pits * Winching * Sumps * Fuel, Flats " 24 Hour Emergency Service “ * Holding Tanks * Lock-outs Ready & Reliable * Cisterns * Recoveries * Basement * R.V. Towing 1------------------------1 Floods * Small Repairs 1 PHONE JOE 1 immm Box 93 Vulcan Alta. TOL 2B0 * ! MILO SEED CLEANING- ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 Cleaner Seed is Sown, Cleaner Crops are Grown, Septic Solutions Inc. Septic System Design and Installation Soil Testing DAN KING 403-599-3909 T/rt Malmsmml PROJECTS ® Small Engine service & repair 0 Yard & Garden tool service & repair 9 Yard Construction Projects - decks, 9 storage sheds, fencing etc. 9 Shadow Figures Ward Kn ght Home: 403-485-2886 Cell: 403-485-0498 Sheldon Walker Manager @) VULCAN VILLAGE GAS BAR P.O. BOX 425 VULCAN. AtTA. TOL 2BO PHONE: 485-6000 FOOD TO CO Garry & Bernardine Ne1 son 485-2519 GRANT, KRYSTALOW1CH & BENNETT CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING P.O. Box 239 Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Ptione: 485-2996 485-2681 ALBERTA PORTA-PODI JERRY GAUTREAU General Manager 233220 Range Road 282 Rockyview, Alberta T1X 0H2 Tel: (403) 273-6521 Fax: (403) 236-0051 Toll Free Tel: 1-877-763-4246 ZODIAC Bus; (403) 485-8045 Cel. (403) 485-0625 Fax. (403) 599-2356 Res. (403) 599-2169 R.R. #1 Milo, AB T0L1L0 TRUCKING LTD. Rod LahtiFrank Mclnenly Auctions Ltd Vulcan, AB Serving the Agriculture Since (403) 485”2440 Frank Mclnenly Stacey SchootenVILLAGE OF MILO Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Mail slot located in office door for after hour drop offs) Council Meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. ^Deadline to book a time on the Agenda is April 13th, 2010) Contact the Village at PHONE: 599-3883 FAX: 599-2201 vilmilo@wildroseinternet.ca MAYOR ---------------------------------- ROBERT PHILLIPS COUNCILLORS ----------------------------------- STEVE EDWARDS ----------------------------------- WENDY HINGLEY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR ------------------- JAN LOREE HURL HIGHLIGHTS OF VILLAGE OF PUBLIC HEARING & MILO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 15th, 2010 Land Use Bylaw #360 A Public Hearing for amendment to Land Use Bylaw #322 was held on same date, with 3 residents present. Discussion opened for the floor. Purpose of amendment is to rezone lands, for purposes of facilitating annexation of said lands and to allow for a variety of land uses to occur in the municipality. A contract between current landowners and the Village of Milo has been drafted - A Letter of Intent for Transfer/Sale of Land current owners to Village of Milo was signed by all parties and presented at tonight’s meeting. Highlights Review of outstanding customer accounts/arrears Grant funding discussed Animal Bylaw to be re-developed Developing plan for Village of Milo’s 80th anniversary next year Village of Milo Insurance Review Training planned (Admin) Water Treatment Plant Upgrades in progress April 19th Meeting The regular Council Meeting for April 2010 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 in the Village Office. The draft minutes for the March 15th, 2010 meeting can be viewed in their entirety at the Village Office during regular office hours. These minutes will be approved at the April 19th, 2010 Regular Council meeting.Letter to the Editor I am pleased and I’m sure, as are many others, to see the Milo meeting minutes published in the Canopener. It is better to see it in print than hearsay, which is either a negative point of view or exaggerated out of proportion. The 1st Street North subdivision has been of concern to many, the Proposed Bylaw No. 360 illustration clearly indicates and shows what’s taking place and the layout of its lots. I attended the first part of the March 15 meeting and heard firsthand where the town, or us as residents, stand in respect to concerned questions regarding this. 10 Games for old people: 1. ) Sag, You’re it 2. ) Pin the Toupee on the bald guy j 3.) 20 questions shouted into your good ear ! 4.) Kick the bucket 5.) Red Rover, Red Rover, the nurse says Bend Over I 6.) Doc Goose 7. ) Simon says something incoherent 8. ) Hide and go pee 9. ) Spin the Bottle of Mylanta ‘ - ---------- - ---------- i—i The animal bylaw has been another concern, even though nothing has been settled as of this time, the February 15th meeting with an open discussion of 6 residents expressed their opinions. It’s plain to see from the write up that council is doing their best to settle this problems to please us residents, unfortunately it is a no win situation. I say this because pet owners and non-pet owners have different views. Burt Campbell. If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything. Every dog has his day, unless he loses his ; tail.. .then he has a weakend. The shortest distance between two points is \ under construction. .M. TRAILER WORLD Dealers For Norbert, Rainbow, Dex & Duralite Aluminum Stock, Horse & Flatdeck Trailers Selling Fence Posts & Corral Panels - Truckload Discounts Available Check Our Website For New & Used www.fmtrailerworld.com Vulcan (403) 485-8154 Strathmore (403) 934-6833 Stavely 1-877-205-1999Canadians We never claimed to be perfect That means we’ve learned to be humble We say excuse me and I'm sorry...as well as please and thanks Even when it’s not our fault we apologize Sure one arm of the torch didn't rise, But when the earthquake struck Haiti, Canadians raised their hands to say.. .’’we’ll help” And yah, there is a fence around the torch But you can walk right up and shake hands with our prime minister and most famous Canadians We put Gretzky in the back of a pick up, in the rain, not surrounded by police...and he was okay And by the way... the great one is Canadian...and HE wasn’t complaining! We do have security at the games, of course, but most people don't even have a gun they have to leave at home The medals ARE under lock and key but our doors and our hearts are open to the world It has been pointed out that some buses broke down last week....but let’s not overlook the fact that our banking system didn't We didn't get the "green ice maker" right this time....but we will, eventually Just like we did when we invented the zamboni Citius altiusfortius If you don't reach higher how do you get faster and stronger? Was the first quad jump perfect? Should we not have given snowboarding to the world "in case" it didn’t take off? So big deal...one out of four torch arms didn’t rise. Good thing we had 3 more! It’s called contingency planning! But remember...the Canada arm works every time... in outer space... .and insulin turned out to be okay We couldn't change the weather but maybe we can help stop the global warming We don't have the tax base of the US or the power of the Chinese but, per capita, we ponied up for some pretty kick-ass venues in the worst global recession ever Sure, some folks couldn't afford tickets but our health care is universal We have shown the world that we can raise our voices in celebration and song but moments later stand in silence to respect a tragic event together Spontaneously and unrehearsed. What's more, we don't need permission from anyone to have a slam poet, fiddlers w piercings and a lesbian singer tell our story to the world while our multilingual female Haitian- bom, black head of state shares a box with her first nations equals We’ve shown the world that it doesn’t always rain in Vancouver, that you can strive for excellence but not get hung up on perfection And we’ve learned what it feels like to be picked on by some no name newspaper guy and we don’t have to take it lying down! So the point is not the snow, or the hydraulics or a couple guys being 5 minutes late to a ceremony We know we’re lucky that these are the biggest problems we had to deal with in the last couple weeks. So take your cheap shots....Guardian newspaper and cynics of the world We're bigger and better than that.Universal Laws of Snake Valley Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner. Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time). Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings. Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach. Law of the Theater and Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big tits, and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.. Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet. Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.Meadowlark Senior Care Homes - a private government licensed residential care home located in the Town of Strathmore. We provide 24-hour supervision, meals and customized personal care and assistance with actives of daily living. If you are in the position of requiring a safe, healthy and happy environment for a loved one, or know of someone that would benefit from such a service call: 403-934-5294 Space is limited Familiar Troubles ... Which do you want to overcome? Z Cooking meals for one person z Living alone and not safe z Needing help with personal care Z Forgetting to take medications z Lonely and unhappy Meadowlark Care Home provides a healthy, safe & caring home-like environment. We are hereto help! Community & Business Comments “Deb’s home & clients have always been a wonderful addition to our community” Dr. S. Burke “! have lived in this town for more than thirty years and I have always considered this business to be a valuable addition to our community" M. Flebotte -Business Owner “I would like to comment that I have received no calls or complaints about this business in my 4 V* years as Councilor for Division 2 Wheatland County” K. Sauve Meadowlark, is Trusted.. ."We would never consider a Long-term facility for our mother, she would have hated it. A smaller residential care home like Meadowlark is iust right for ALL her needs.” Cameron Family “A very special thank you to Debbie Wakelam for her kindheartedness, her compassion and the excellent care she gave Mom during the time she resided at the Care Home.” Snudmiller Familu members OUR REPUTATION is what clearly sets us apart from the others. It has been won amongst families and medical professionalsTiv conceiitratrn on little details that can make a senior's day a good one. What Residents Have to Say “Thank you so much for taking such good care of me. “ M.Gregory “1 like it here and not much more to say than that.” G. Vooys “Oh, a cup of hot tea, nothing I like better and Debbie always gets it for me” E. McGillis “I like the people and the good food. Being here is just fine and dandy” I. Bishop “I like helping set the table, fold clothes and watering the flowers. I like watching the birds” B. Hare “It can’t be any better” M. Zachery Housing and Care Services Level 1 When living in your own home is no longer the safe or right option we provide meals, laundry, housekeeping & 24 hr support. Level 2 Is geared for residents who require assistance with grooming, dressing, toileting, and medication supervision in addition to all of the above services. Level 3 Care needs require a higher level of support. As well as assistance with eating, special diets, and bowel & bladder care in addition to all of the above services. Level 4 Total Assistance includes all of the above services. Grandmother Wanted For living the best years of her life at Meadowlark Senior Care Home You can be reassured knowing: • Not living alone but safe with 24 hour trained support staff • Eating healthy home-cooked meals & snacks • Receiving customized assistance with personal care & daily activities • Taking medications Your Reward Priceless!!! Call: 403-934-5294 Govt. Licensed & ASCHA member You Do Not Need to Make the same Mistake That Many Make Are you struggling with aging parents and illness? What happens when your aging parents need to move and won’t? How do you balance your parent’s independence with their safety? 1. Educate yourself about the services and choices available 2. Talk to people and ask questions. 3. Become more specific in your requirements 4. Visit several options - slow down, take a look around and ask yourself: Z Do I like this place? Z Would I want to live here? Z Would Mom think it is clean enough? Z Does it feel like HOME? 5. DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG - you will never be guaranteed a happy ending. Much better to be ahead of the game then behind the eight ball! Over the years, family members, residents, neighbors and business associates alike have praised Meadowlark Senior Care Homes for the exceptional care shown to all residents. IVe know how to deliver care in a way that promotes independence & keeps the dignity of our residents. CALL NOW 403-934-5294It’s that time of year again to put a MILO team in the Vulcan Slowpitch League. This is a fun recreational non-competitive slowpitch league with about 5-8 teams. We usually play teams from Vulcan and Lomond. Dates: 1st week in May to the long weekend in August (Wind-up tourney) Looking for: People who can commit to 1 night a week (usually Thursdays) Ail skill levels invited: Should be 18 please (there is usually “beverages”) Calls are being made but if you have been missed, please contact me directly. Thank-you. For More Info please call: Katie Walker 599-3763 Watch for more information regarding a team meeting. Thank-you!April 2010 Milo Library APRIL NEWS NASA Be a Martian (http: // beamartian. jpl.nasa.gov/) NASA and Micro­soft have put to­gether a site that lets the everyday person visit Mars and even contribute to NASA’s Mars ex­ploration. Draw­ing on observa­tions from NASA Mars missions, this site is de­signed to help the public to partici­pate as citizen scientists to im­prove Martian maps, take part in research tasks, and assist Mars science teams studying data about the Red Planet. Milo Library DOWNLOADA CELEBRATES BLE BOOKS Now Available! Download e-books and audiobooks from your library website! • Carry books with you wherever you go! • Listen on your iPod, MP3 Player, on your com­puter - almost anywhere! • Download e-books to your e-reader! 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