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Our classic Blizzard
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Testing new drugs requires seeing how they
might affect body organs like the liver, kidney and
heart. They use live subjects in this testing. The
National Institute of Health in the U.S. is funding
research into 3-D tissue chips using living cells
that model the structure and function of the real
organs. Once developed, these chips will be used
to test new drugs and result in bringing them to
market faster.
The words cold chain refer to the need to
keeping vaccines and certain antibiotics cold (2-
8C) from manufacturing to administration. This
is important when shipping products overseas be-
cause half of the vaccines are lost due to exposure
to heat. A new idea using silk as a stabilizer in the
product will allow a greater range of temperature
variations. Should be in use in about fve years.
We get kind of smug in Canada thinking that
being overweight is more an American problem.
But today, 59% of Canadians are either overweight
or obese. By 2026 this is expected to reach 70%.
Now is the time to do something about it.
Music can have a powerful effect on people with
dementia. A program called Music and Memory
uses music selections that the patient listened to in
past years. Using an MP3 player and earphones,
the music brings back memories to these patients
and helps them become more connected with the
real world.
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the town offce. mayor Steve Grajczyk (l-r), Deputy CAO Linda Nelson and
councilor John Rempel offered guests snacks and words of wisdom.
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$10,000 to help fund an Outdoor Classroom in the New Year.
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Members of the Strathmore and Dis-
trict Ag Society received the requested
unaudited fnancial report for 2012, at
a meeting held on Dec. 11, 2012 in the
Chuck Mercer Room of the Strathmore
Civic Centre.
Last year the membership voiced
concerns about accounting practises,
and they asked for a bookkeeping re-
view and a presentation of the fnan-
cial report to answer those concerns.
It was an initiative to move the Soci-
ety forward, into better accountability
practises and continued growth.
Gregory Harriman and Associates
prepared the report.
Nothing has come to our attention
that causes us to believe that these f-
nancial statements are not, in all mate-
rial respects, in accordance with Ca-
nadian generally accepted accounting
principles, claimed the Gregory Har-
riman cover sheet.
The report compared 2011 to 2012
fgures, with a cut-off date of Oct. 31,
showing differences between the two
years.
In many areas, Schedule 1 of the re-
port showed improvements from the
prior year.
To their credit, it is a substantial im-
provement, said John Gauvin, CGA.
There were gains in:
Food and beverage sales,
Fundraising,
Raffes and auction tickets,
The tarp auction,
Campground sales,
Farmers Market revenue,
Donations
The membership increased by
$1,015, which supports continued in-
terest in the Society. Admissions fees
were down, but in 2012, Heritage
Days cut back the event by one day.
It is interesting to note that Heri-
tage Days was decreased by one day,
but total admission revenues did not
suffer signifcantly, said Sarah Wil-
liams, CA.
According to Schedule 1, there were
good efforts to cut back expenditures,
which the Board of Directors and op-
erational staff promised to the mem-
bership:
Prize money decreased,
Purchases were down,
Repairs and maintenance costs
lowered,
Farmers Market costs curtailed,
Telephone bill was less
Less was spent on conventions
and conferences,
Volunteer appreciation costs cut
Donations signifcantly curtailed
Livestock feed and vet costs low-
ered
Property taxes and interest on
loans and bank charges reduced
Less money spent on the banquet
The Societys Cash fow at the begin-
ning of the year was in the red, but
with the sale of land and cost cutting
measures, the fgures sat comfortably
in the black by Oct. 31, 2012.
Last years completed projects were:
Quonset reface
Building a secure Count room for
sorting money
Rodeo grounds and bathroom
maintenance
Bleachers on the south side were
repaired
Power upgrade made to the camp-
ground
Livestock Pavilion upgrades
Grounds cleanup by sea cans
New chutes with High School ro-
deo funding help
Upcoming development of an out-
door skating rink
Members suggested that a system
of checks and balances occur, to track
funds throughout the year and a book-
keeper be hired.
They also suggested that improved
decision-making processes were need-
ed for 2013 expenditures and contin-
ued efforts expended to improve ac-
countability and repayment of any lost
funds, or past loans.
Providing the facts and fgures
Doug Taylor Photo
each year near Christmas the Strathmore Childrens Choir puts on a performance for family and
friends to see how their singers are doing. This years Christmas Wishes concert was held at the
Hope Community Covenant Church on Dec. 15.
Christmas wishes
Raes Day
Tears were fowing at the Strathmore hos-
pital on Dec. 5 during Raes Day. Raelene
Schmaltz, a nurse at the Strathmore hospital,
was killed in a tragic highway accident ear-
lier this year. Raes day was a fundraiser for
STARS Air Ambulance. Her family, friends and
colleagues gathered to remember her. eileen
Schmaltz, Raelenes mother, was thrilled with
the turnout and the support that was given.
mayor Steve Grajczyk and eileen Schmaltz
stand before a quilt she made to auction off
for Raes Day.
Shannon LeClair Photo
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Sharon McLeay
Times Contributor
Dec. 21, 2012 marks the beginning of
winter, but it also marks the End of the
Mayan Long Calendar. Some say it will
also be the end of the world.
I was trying to envision what the
end of the world would look like for
Strathmore, Alberta. I couldnt envi-
sion sudden snowmelt rushing through
the irrigation canals and sweeping us
all away. A huge ice age like blizzard
would probably go unnoticed until
Spring, by those who stay housebound
watching reruns and playing video
games. Perhaps, if all the fracking seis-
mic crews set off their charges at once,
we might experience an earthquake
of sorts, or it is possible a huge plane
could drop out of the sky on the fight
path to Calgary airport. It is this kind
of stuff that people preparing survival
shelters contemplate.
On the other hand, NASA says we
wont meet our end by cosmic calami-
ties! See www.Nasa.gov and Beyond
2012: Why the world wont end. Mayan
expert Leonzo Barreno, living in Sas-
katchewan, is also in agreement that
we will all wake up on Friday. After all,
the Mayans didnt do a real good job
of foreseeing the demise of their own
megatropolis.
I came across this joke on www.yoast.
com and it seems to explain as good as
anything, why God wont destroy the
world this Thursday. Hope some of you
enjoy it.
In the year 2012, the Lord came unto
Noah, who was now living in the Can-
ada, and said, Once again the earth
has become wicked and over-populat-
ed, and I see the end of all fesh before
me. Build another Ark and save two
of every living thing along with a few
good humans.
He gave Noah the blueprints, saying,
You have six months to build the Ark
before I will start the unending rain for
40 days and 40 nights.
Six months later, the Lord looked
down and saw Noah weeping in his
yard but no Ark!
Noah! He roared, Im about to start
the rain! Where is the Ark?
Forgive me, Lord, begged Noah,
but things have changed. I needed
a building permit. Ive been arguing
with the inspector about the need for a
sprinkler system. My neighbors claim
that Ive violated the neighborhood
zoning laws by building the Ark in my
yard and exceeding the height limita-
tions. We had to go to the Development
Appeal Board for a decision.
Noah went on, Then the Department
of Transportation demanded a bond
be posted for the future costs of mov-
ing power lines and other overhead ob-
structions, to clear the passage for the
Arks move to the sea. I told them that
the sea would be coming to us, but they
would hear nothing of it.
Getting the wood was another prob-
lem, he sobbed. Theres a ban on
cutting local trees in order to save the
spotted owl. I tried to convince the en-
vironmentalists that I needed the wood
to save the owls but no go! When I
started gathering the animals, an ani-
mal rights group sued me. They insist-
ed that I was confning wild animals
against their will. They argued the ac-
commodations were too restrictive, and
it was cruel and inhumane to put so
many animals in a confned space.
Then the EPA ruled that I couldnt build
the Ark until theyd conducted an envi-
ronmental impact study on your pro-
posed food! he said.
Im still trying to resolve a complaint
with the Human Rights Commission on
how many minorities Im supposed to
hire for my building crew. Immigra-
tion is checking the status of most of
the people who want to work. The trade
unions say I cant use my sons. They in-
sist I have to hire only Union workers
with Ark-building experience. To make
matters worse, they seized all my assets,
claiming Im trying to leave the coun-
try illegally with endangered species.
Noah pleaded, So, forgive me, Lord,
but it would take at least 10 years for
me to fnish this ark!
Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun be-
gan to shine, and a rainbow stretched
across the sky.
Noah looked up in wonder and
asked, You mean youre not going to
destroy the world?
No, said the Lord.
The government beat me to it.
End of the world
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Strathmore business owner Katy Webster has
once again been recognized and honoured with
a PDD-Persons with Developmental Disabilities-
Community Leadership Award-individual Leader-
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with the award at a regional level and this year
she was happy to fnd out she was being award-
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Leadership Award.
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Strathmores Town Firefghters hosted their
annual Legion Ladies Auxiliary Christmas
Dinner. meals are prepared and served by
the frefghters. This year 17 ladies enjoyed
dinner and socializing with Strathmores fre-
fghters. All ladies received a special gift of
a frefghters angel. All remaining food was
donated to the Strathmore Crisis shelter.
Fire hall hosts
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December 21, 2012 Strathmore TimeS Page 9
Holy Cross Collegiate held their fourth annual Christmas Fine Arts night on Dec. 17. The night started off with guests exploring
the art gallery and was followed by a musical production put on by the band and drama students at 6:30 p.m.
Doug Taylor Photo
Rekindling the holiday spirit:
teaching our children to give back
Karin HitcHcocK
Counsellors Corner
The holidays are often a time to refect on
our good fortunes and express gratitude for
our family and friends. Adults and families of-
ten give back to the community during the
Christmas season to express gratefulness for
their own blessings and good fortune. The com-
munity of Strathmore benefts from the spirit
of giving shared at this time of year. Volunteer-
ing, donating toys and food, carolling, organiz-
ing benefts, and adopting an underprivileged
family are only some of the ways that Ive wit-
nessed the strong community spirit in Strath-
more. There are, of course, many individuals,
businesses, and groups who contribute without
public recognition. It is indeed wonderful to be
part of a rural community which is caring and
kind to all of its members.
Having children in your life at Christmas time
is especially wonderful as children embrace the
Christmas spirit and look forward to opening
gifts on Christmas morning. However, there are
many children (and adults) who only have an
I want philosophy at Christmas. This is an ex-
cellent opportunity to teach children that they
also have the power to contribute to their com-
munity and to give back; not only at Christmas
but throughout the year. In what ways can we
encourage our children to reach out and be-
come positive infuences in the lives of others?
How do we teach children to give back once
Christmas becomes a distant memory? Here are
several ideas for teaching your children to give
back throughout the year.
You can create a family plan together and
children can have input. For example, your fam-
ily may wish to donate money to a local charity
or volunteer for a fundraiser in the community.
They may decide to volunteer to pick up litter
in the local park or go on a fundraising walk
or run. Its important that your child sees the
benefts of what she is doing for the other in-
dividuals in the community. Have a discussion
about what your child is doing to beneft the
lives of others.
Giving back can also involve simple things,
like smiling at someone, sending a card to a
friend, or spending time with a lonely relative.
Children can also participate in a number of
other activities, including making homemade
gifts or baking for elderly people or shutins.
They may beneft from going through outgrown
clothes and toys and donating gently used items
to charity. Children can also create gift certif-
cates for doing good deeds in the family or in
the community. While you are grocery shop-
ping, you can allow your children to select an
extra item or two for the food bank. Even a lit-
tle contribution makes a difference and teaches
your child some valuable life lessons in showing
compassion and caring. Your child may choose
an alternative birthday plan and ask those who
attend to bring something for a specifc charity.
And fnally, as you move through the Christ-
mas season and into the New Year, remember
that you are your childs teacher. Your ability
to show compassion and caring towards oth-
ers creates a child who will also care for others
and ultimately work towards strengthening our
communities.
Karin Hitchcock is a member of the Canadi-
an Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
and has a private practice in Strathmore. She
has a passion for giving back to her community
through volunteering. She holds a Masters De-
gree in Counselling Psychology.
Making math fun
Photo courtesy of Samantha Adkins
The Grade 2 students at Carseland School held a math fair. They chose
a math problem, became experts, and then created displays to help
them teach their problem to parents and other classes.
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Welcomed news for local cattle producers
From the oFFices
oF Jason hale
Wildrose MLA for Strathmore/Brooks Jason Hale
welcomed news that beef products from XL Foods
will resume exporting to U.S. markets after the
U.S. Department of Agriculture relisted the plant
on Dec. 8. Hale issued the following statement:
The news beef exports from XL Foods can re-
sume to the U.S. is a relief to the community of
Brooks and indeed the province of Alberta. The
recall of the beef products and subsequent tempo-
rary closure of the plant resulted in hardships on
the workers, ranchers and community.
The resumption of exports to the U.S. indicates
the situation has stabilized, which is certainly
welcome news in my constituency of Strathmore/
Brooks. We must remain vigilant that this never
happens again.
While the recall was a devastating event, the
community pulled together to overcome this chal-
lenge. With co-operation of the CFIA, the federal,
provincial and local governments, as well as the
community as a whole, Brooks and its partners
pulled together when it counted.
I look forward to a full investigation into the
incident so we might learn how to prevent this
from happening in the future.
Sarah Watson is a
teacher with Sacred
Heart Academy. She
left for Rwanda this
past summer to vol-
unteer her time with a
school there, and will
return home in De-
cember.
Photo Courtesy of
Sarah Watson
sarah Watson
Teacher at Sacred Heart Academy
Many people say frst impressions are every-
thing. We judge people, places and things by our
frst impressions. We are taught how important it
is to make a good frst impression when meeting
new people or applying for a job. We walk into
a store and immediately judge what we see. We
pick up a book and judge it by its cover. I came
to Kigali, Rwanda and my eyes saw poverty, suf-
fering and dirt. I saw sadness in the eyes of the
young with no toys to play with, hard labor as the
children worked side by side with their parents.
In the house I live in, I noticed how many times
we did not have electricity or running water. I no-
ticed how many cockroaches were running around
or how I couldnt sit without being attacked by
mosquitos. I saw the beauty of the rolling hills
marred by a bloody history and the poverty of the
people here. We are taught young how important
frst impressions are, yet we have also been taught
the expression, Dont judge a book by its cover.
There is much more to a person, a book, a place,
than what meets the eye of our judgments.
Every day that I am here in Rwanda my eyes
are opened wider. I am truly seeing beyond the
media, and beyond my own initial judgments. I
am seeing a people who are trying to heal as best
as they can from a bloody history that many of us
could not even begin to imagine. I see a people
who despite poverty do not see a need for more
material objects. They place value on health, fam-
ily and friendships.
I am surrounded by people that live day-to-day
to feed their families but still fnd time to praise
the Lord for their blessings. I see children that
can fnd pleasure in playing with an old water jug,
a nearby tire, making their own soccer balls out
of reeds, following me up the hill every day to my
house, practicing their English, going to school,
helping Mom or Dad look after the little ones. It
is a heartwarming and humbling experience, yet
also a very diffcult one as I begin to refect on
my own faults and the faults of the society and
culture I come from.
Here, I would keep count of the days we
wouldnt have electricity or running water and yet
every day I walk to work there are families at 6 in
the morning carrying their loads of laundry down
to the trickling stream at the bottom of the hill
to wash their clothes because they do not have
running water in their houses. They would then
carry all of these heavy, wet clothes back up the
hill where they would then get their water jugs
and make the trip back down again. Once they
had lugged the heavy, water-flled jugs back up
the hill they would use this dirty stream water to
cook, clean and bathe with throughout the day.
Here I am feeling like I have it rough with no
running water for two full weeks, or no electricity
regularly and yet some of my neighbors do not
even have the luxury to begin with.
An experience like this makes you think about
your priorities. Where do my priorities in life lie?
I value my family, friends and health but I look at
the people that surround me and I see room to
grow. Many people have asked me if I think this
experience has changed me and each time Ive
answered with the same responseEvery experi-
ence changes you. Whether a good or bad experi-
ence, every single experience plays an important
role in who we are and who we become. We are
the only ones with the power to make each expe-
rience a learning experience that we can embrace
and truly grow from.
I have been so blessed here to see the many
faces of Rwanda and explore the country side.
I have had incredibly moving experiences with
people telling me their Genocide stories, talking
about their ways of life, sharing their traditions
and beliefs with me and eagerly welcoming me
to their country. There are people here from all
over Africa and each one is just as proud of their
country as the next person and eager for me to
love it here. I havent come to Africa to change
the world but the impact these people have had
on me, and the impact I have had on them will
last a life time as we have learned from each other
in such extraordinary ways.
The many faces of Rwanda
December 21, 2012 Strathmore TimeS Page 11
Pat Fule
Fule for Thought
I dont feel much like being cheery or writing some-
thing a little bit entertaining. All I can think of are the
kids and teachers who were killed last week in Con-
necticut. The fact that happy youngsters faced terror
before this madman killed them is unbelievable to me.
These kids should be alive right now, and the only
things on their minds should be Christmas, family,
and pals. Unfortunately, theyll never have another
Christmas, have a frst love, get to drive, graduate, get
married, or experience anything they should have.
Its all been taken by another crazed gunman who
then cowardly, kills himself. Im stunned, and Im sure
youre in shock as well.
Right now, Ive seen so many reports, tributes, and
images for those lost. THATS how we have to think
of the victims they need to be remembered, not the
gunman. The only thing I do want to know, is when
will these killings stop? Its almost become epidem-
ic now. If 28 kids and teachers died of a mysterious
illness at a school, EVERY available medical service
would be mobilized. There would be a massive ef-
fort to make sure the disease was eradicated! But ever
since Columbine, these mass killings have still been
happening.
I dont know if theres any ONE answer, but its
probably that more than one thing has to be changed
in our, and especially American society. First of all,
people faithfully watch American TV and movies that
are full of violent acts. In a typical crime show, there
are murders, images of corpses to be analyzed, re-en-
actments OF the killings for viewers. How can people
NOT become de-sensitized to these acts? Theyre even
in reruns during the day for kids to watch! The irony
of American media, is that nudity and swearing must
be kept to an absolute minimum, to protect viewers.
If thats the case with those two things, why wouldnt
they feel the same for violence on TV?
Adding to TV and movies, we have incredibly
graphic violence in video games. Kids and teens can
eagerly shoot up and destroy digital people on a regu-
lar basis. Its no wonder that it doesnt shock people
to see crime scenes on TV, or hear of graphic descrip-
tions of murders! We are, as a society, becoming more
and more used to violence. Its not a stretch then, for
someone who has mental issues to act out on these
and bring THEIR inner darkness into reality. If people
already have personality disorders, killing in video
may become easier to do in real life. Add to that, the
fact that guns are easier to get in the US (especially
handguns), and its a recipe for disaster. I watched a
tearful President on TV talk of the recent killing. He
stated that things needed to change. I was expecting
something concrete that would now happen, but it
didnt. Perhaps its time for all major groups to get
together: The NRA, State and Federal governments,
and media representatives. Maybe its time that (at
least) TV shows become far less violent, as well as
limit the violence in video games. Maybe combined
with that, its time that people cant have easy access
to guns, and especially handguns. There is a violence
engrained in American society that is not as strong
in other countries. Having easier access to handguns
also makes it easier to murder.
I found some interesting facts on the gun homicide
rates between three different countries. In 2009, The
U.S. had three gun homicides per 100,000 people. The
U.K. (which has very strict gun laws) had 0.07 per
100,000!! The closest year I could fnd for Canada was
2004, when we had 0.5 gun homicides per 100,000
people. Please dont infer that I think all guns should
be outlawed. I just feel that highly dangerous and eas-
ily concealed ones should be VERY diffcult to get.
Canada, for example has far more strict laws than the
U.S. states regarding ownership of guns. We also have
very rare examples of these mass shootings.
My point for this column was at frst to express my
sadness at the killing of all these little children and
adults. I cant comprehend how they must have been
scared in their last moments. I hope I could be as
brave as the teachers who protected, or tried to pro-
tect, their little students. We as societies have to fnd
ways to stop, or at least drastically cut the numbers
of killings like Columbine, the Aurora movie theatre
shooting, and now the latest Elementary School mas-
sacre. Our grief and vowing not to remember the kill-
ers names is not enough. It must become more dif-
fcult for Americans to buy and keep handguns, and
automatic/semi-automatic weapons.
American and Canadian media need to limit vio-
lence shown in peoples homes. In addition, why not
make buying certain video games, also become more
diffcult, like buying liquor, where you must be 18
to purchase? Anything to lessen the violent acts seen
regularly on TV, in video games, coupled with more
diffculty in getting handguns and rifes, has GOT to
have some impact. If governments dont start a pro-
cess to identify and curb problems leading to gun vio-
lence, then its only a matter of time before another
massacre happens again. This has to stop, because
there are 20 little angels and their families who de-
serve more than speeches.
Enough is enough
Dave Plett, President/CeO of Western Feed-
lots, was awarded with Queen elizabeth ii
Diamond Jubilee medal for his signifcant
contributions to the beef industry, his commu-
nity and country. Plett has been with Western
since 1986 and as President/CeO since 1996.
He leads the Senior management Group and
is head of Growth & Development at Western.
martin Unrau, CCA President (l-r), Dave Plett
and Travis Toews, CCA Past President were
on hand for the Alberta Beef Producers Annual
General meeting in Calgary on Dec. 4, where
the presentation was made.
Signifcant contributor!
Photo Courtesy of Alberta Beef
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The Strathmore High School had their annual Christmas Sup-
per for Seniors on Dec. 11. What a lovely evening. The students
cooked the supper, which was very good, and they had entertain-
ment throughout the meal. Then the student choir performed a
concert. A most enjoyable evening, on behalf of all the seniors - a
big thank you. Strathmore High School you can be very PROUD of
your Students! I know I am. Once again, thank you.
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was west bound on Highway 560 approaching Highway 791
when it left the road, struck the guard-rail on a canal bridge a
fipped end over end. The vehicle came to rest on the other side
of the canal. As a result of the impact damage was caused to the
road way and the canal bridge. Highway 560 was temporarily
blocked in both directions from Highway 797 to Highway 791
while the scene was examined. A 26-year-old male driver was
transported to Foothills Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor and the matter remains
under investigation by the Strathmore RCMP.
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Possibly as a sign of a slow news week, The Standard published a front-page
article concerning the arrival of Viagra to Strathmores pharmacies. Local
druggists reported that initial sales were faccid.
The new Strathmore Town
Council set thirty-six new bylaws
including:
Driving in town was set at
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It was an owners responsibility
to tie horses.
Permits were required for mov-
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The Great Depression had hit the town and district hard, and workers were
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Here was your opportunity to escape
the hustle and bustle of the crowded
shopping centres and city streets on
a winter Saturday. Why not seize the
chance?
The snow was falling lightly dur-
ing the early morning. The chill in the
air signalled winter had come to stay.
However, inside of the Cheadle Com-
munity Hall on Dec. 8 was a warm,
cozy, potpourri-scented atmosphere
of the Second Annual Christmas Fair
and Toy Show, only a fve-minute drive
west of Strathmore.
People always like the country set-
ting, said Yvonne David, organizer.
Its their chance to escape the city.
The community hall featured about
30 display tables set up in a horseshoe
layout. And those tables featured a lit-
tle bit of everything: scented candles,
scrap-booking projects, Native Cana-
dian crafts, and of course, farm toys.
Don Risky, Farm Country Toys, trav-
elled 200 km south from Lacombe to
set up and sell his inventory.
Ive had a steady crowd of buy-
ers and tire-kickers, he said at Satur-
day noon, a few hours after the doors
opened.
Risky was also promoting a new
Massey-Harris Collectors Association.
We just started up, he said. The
fedgling group already has 20 mem-
bers under their slogan of Collecting
and Preserving Part of Canadas Agri-
culture History.
Don Lamont, who builds mini-barns
at nearby Langdon, stopped by Riskys
table and they began discussing farm
toys. Among other items, Lamont
purchased an International Harvest-
er cookie jar, which featured a farm
scene.
My wife will like it, he chuckled,
suggesting it may be her Christmas gift.
Lamont had been out hauling hay
when he took a break to pull into the
Halls parking lot. I always like these
farm toys, he confessed.
Yvonne David was happy with the
turn-out of sellers and buyers.
We had to turn away vendors, she
said, noting she rented display space at
$30/table. And out traffc is so much
better than last year.
David charged $3/adult admission at
the door. Her sellers came from near
and far: Leduc, Three Hills, Gleichen,
Calgary, and close-by Strathmore, to
name a few places.
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pating in organized sport and recreational activities. in the photo are SHA students Ryan Orford (l-r),
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Cheadles charity steer
The Cheadle 4-H Club, with the support of Bruce Farms and Encana, sold their charity steer at
the West Wheatland Show & Sale June 9 in Rockyford. The charity steer, which raised over
$7,000, is in support of Encanas Race Against Hunger and the Wheatland County Food Bank.
It was originally purchased by TERA Environmental Consultants and then re-donated and sold
again to Pure Country Meats. Members who took part in the project were Michael Brewin
(back, l-r), Erin Warrack, Jake Warrack, Jared Lausen (middle,l-r), Ryan Lausen,
Jordan Kobsar, Coby Thiessen, Maria Kooistra (front,l-r) and Sabrina Kooistra.
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Eagle Lake Turf Farms
Kelsey Kathol (wether)
Sparkys Part Services
Nolan Kathol (wether)
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Charity Lamb
Grace Heuver took care of this years
charity lamb, with all proceeds
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$18.50/lb and then donated it back into
the ring to be sold again. Tri West Agro
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Luigi Vescarelli (l-r) of Encana presents Paul Kathol with
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Christmas Statistics
1 in 10 - The number of the presents received
that will be broken by the New Year
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Greetings of
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2012
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Its Almost
Christmas
Time...
Its a new Chamber... be part of it.
Phone: 403.901.3174 Fax: 1.888.517.6434 Strathmoredistrictchamber.com
Jason Hale, MLA
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To all our neighbors, customers, and friends, we wish an
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laughter and joy.
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Peace be with you!
With a Chorus of Thanks
While were singing His praises
in this Holy Christmas Season
I wish to add a joyous note
of gratitude for your loyal
friendship and patronage over
the past 31 years!
May you be blessed with good
health and prosperity in 2013.
Thank you for supporting
your local entrepreneur!
Manny Everett ~Times Contributor
When you mention the name Shelby Gregory in
and around the Standard area, it will bring memo-
ries of her singing with her sister Kelly at numer-
ous events such as last years popular Ladies 80s
Night, for the Lionette fundraiser. Gregory and
her sister put on a fantastic performance of 80s
music with all the neon bright clothing and cho-
reographed pieces that had ladies reminiscing of
days gone by with much laughter and hilarity.
On a more serious side, Gregory has for many
years now helped develop the talent of many
young singers and musicians in the area. She
ran a group called Music for Young Children for
many years, introducing children in a fun way to
beats and rhythms, timing and all with a fun mu-
sical twist. Now with a student body of well over
20 kids of all ages and abilities, the recitals are
well attended events in the community. Gregory
has students from Standard, Rockyford, Rose-
bud and Gleichen whom she instructs out of her
home studio in Standard. She maintains and ex-
pects a high level of excellence, which is easily
seen in her students performances.
Sunday afternoon was full of whimsical Christ-
mas melodies played on the piano and organ,
and fun familiar carols sung by her students, the
youngest of which was 6. One of her more senior
students, Lyndsay Goebel, capped off the indi-
vidual performances, which didnt leave a dry eye
in the Church with her song Christmas Shoes.
Presently, Gregory (mother of three) is also
teaching some Music and Drama at Standard
School to the Elementary students with Crystal
Cavanagh. The students there will be putting on
a performance in the spring of 2013 and fnishing
the year with a Cowboy Musical.
Christmas recital in Standard
Shelby
Gregory
with Maureen
Gregory (who
accompanies
the children
on piano and
on guitar
for their
performances)
with all the
students.
Manny Everett
Karbo
On Dec.13, the Bantam Storm hockey team gathered at the
Christmas Hamper toy location to help load up boxes to be taken
to the Food location at the Ag grounds. The boys ages 13 and
14 were excited to help and enjoyed themselves as they formed
an assembly line to load over 200 boxes. Thanks to PJs appli-
ance and U Haul for donating the trucks to transport the boxes.
Wendi Tashlikowich
Storm lend a helping hand
December 21, 2012 Strathmore TimeS Page 17
With Bright Wishes at Yuletide
May your holiday be as bright,
As the Yuletide log in the fires light,
And when at last the fires gone
May our best wishes linger on!
With gratitude for your generous support.
From everyone at
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www.eaglelakenurseries.com
And best wishes to our neighbors and friends
for an unforgettable holiday season.
Peace on the earth goodwill to men
Canyon Creek
Strathmore
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Ross
Collins
403-934-2001
Dixie
Hartell
403-934-2001
Glenna
Mitzner
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Scott
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Nonie
Hall
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Leo
Helfrich
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The joy of love,
The joy of peace,
The joy of health,
The joy of prosperity.
May they all come
to you this
Christmas time!
From everyone at
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Strathmore
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Heres hoping your holiday is
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this year, thanks!
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Greetings
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Mario Prusina ~Times Editor
The UFA Bisons collected a number of assists over the
weekend, and it had nothing to do with their on-ice product.
The organization hosted the 12th annual Christmas Shop-
ping with the Bisons on Dec. 16 at Strathmores Calgary
Co-op.
The local triple-A midget team helped children of single-
parent homes select gifts for their loved ones and offered a
helping hand in the wrapping process.
Its a humbling experience for our guys, said Bisons head
coach Jeremy Friesen. Anytime you have an opportunity to
give back to the community and spend some time with kids
half your age its great. There is nothing better than see-
ing a smile on the kids faces. Its very important for us to be
active in Strathmore and give back to the community that
supports us so well.
According to Friesen, the UFA Bisons not only develop
elite triple-A midget hockey players, but it also teaches long-
lasting life lessons as well.
Were a unique organization the commitment it takes
to play here in terms of travel and your off-ice workouts and
things like that. (Then) our extra-curricular stuff we do away
from the rink (like this event) we try and encompass as
much as we can so when they do get to the next level, there
is nothing new (to learn), said Friesen. We try and let them
experience everything at least once and help prepare them
for (junior hockey). I think this is a great event that a lot of
other associations can be jealous of.
UFA Bisons general manager Wayne Hansen agrees.
You know what? At the end of the day, the smiles and
the thank-yous from the parents - some of them almost in
Bisons give back
The UFA Bisons hosted
their 12th annual
Christmas Shopping
with the Bisons on
Dec. 16 at Strathmores
Calgary Co-op. Alex
Nwoye (left photo) looks
up while wrapping his
gift with forward Mason
McCarty (l) and goalten-
der Carter Seminuk (r).
Markson Bechtold (right
photo, l-r) was happy to
help Mitchall Cram shop
for the perfect gift.
Wendi Tashlikowich
tears that their kids had a chance to
do this - thats where its all worth it,
said Hansen. This event is a big part
of our organization, to be able to give
back to the community. Strathmore
and area, they mean a lot to this team.
They make this program what it is and
its more than just a hockey program.
What we pride ourselves on, as an
organization, is not only to develop
hockey players, but we develop young
men. Hockey is more than a game its
a part of life and a way to give back.
According to Hansen, Co-op has
sponsored the event from Day 1 and
has been instrumental in the Christmas
Shopping with the Bisons for 12 years.
Co-op has done it every year, said
Hansen proudly. Twelve years ago,
the organization came to Co-op look-
ing for them to sponsor part of it, and
they said no, we want to do it all.
It has been that way ever since.
Without Co-op, this event doesnt hap-
pen, so theyre a big part of it. Co-op is
a big part of the community as well, so
this is a great partnership for us both.
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Merry
Christmas
and the
Very Best
for the
New Year.
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JOY
PEACE
LOVE
HOPE
HARMONY
With a round of
best wishes to
you and yours
this Christmas
season.
We appreciate
your loyal
patronage.
Strathmore
403-934-8816
403-734-2114
Bright Wishes
& Warm Regards
At Christmastime were all aglow,
When we think of the good folks
that we know
So before the candles all burn out,
Wed like to say without a doubt --
That for your goodwill
and friendship too,
Were really thankful
for each one of you!
Its Time
to Say
Thanks!
...And to wish all our
comrades & friends
a season of joy &
peace.
Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #10,
Strathmore
903 Strathmore Squadron Royal
Canadian Air Cadets would like to
take this opportunity to thank
EVERYONE who has supported us
during the past year. On behalf of
Capt MacPherson, the officers, Parent
Association, League and CADETS,
we would like to wish everyone
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and
a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Christmas
Greetings
May the Beauty and
Peace of the Holiday
Season fll your Heart
with Joy and Blanket
your Home with
a Loving Warmth
Merry
ChristMas
and
happy
new year
Merry
ChristMas
and
happy
new year
Mayor S. Grajczyk,
Councillors & Staff
Town of
Strathmore
a message of
THANKS at
the holidays!
We appreciate your
calling on us this year,
and look forward to
serving you again, soon!
With best
wishes from
our entire staff
for a season
thats merry
and bright.
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Rebecca Friesen ~Times Contributor
Once again the Lord Of All Lutheran
Church is hosting its annual free dinner
on Christmas evening, and the invita-
tion extends to everyone.
Vicki Thurn has been organizing the
dinner for the past few years, along
with her husband, and says that the
event is always fun.
We do this because there is a need.
I know last year we fed 67 people, and
every year is kind of different, but weve
certainly seen the numbers come up,
says Thurn.
Anyone is welcome to come and
participate in the dinner and company.
Thurn explains that if your plans fall
through, if youre new to the area or
if you just want company drop by and
enjoy the meal.
Nothing is required to bring to the
meal, and Thurn says it is totally free
and there is no need to book a spot or
call ahead.
Thurn encourages everyone of all
religions to come, since the festivities
dont focus on religion.
Come for a good meal. Come to
just be with others, Thurn says.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. and dinner
will be served around 4:30. Every year
is different and after the dinner you can
stay and play games or sing carols, or
you are free to leave.
If you do know that you will be at-
tending the dinner, please call the
church at 403-934-2374 if you are
able to so numbers can be more ac-
curately estimated.
Lord Of All Lutheran Church
set for annual Christmas dinner
The Lord of all Lutheran Church
will be having its annual Christmas dinner
this year with door opening at 4 p.m.
Anyone and everyone is encouraged to
attend for a warm meal and good times.
Rebecca Friesen
Hope Community Covenant Church
held their annual Community
Christmas Concert On Dec.14
at 7 p.m. The festivities are usually
held at the Alliance church, but
were moved to a new venue this
year. The night was flled with
Christmas music, readings and
dance. This is a great time of year
to get together with other
congregations and celebrate the
season. Rock of Ages Ministry
performing some traditional songs.
Wendi Tashlikowich
Strathmore Area
Ministerial Community
Christmas Celebration
December 21, 2012 Strathmore TimeS Page 19
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Merry
Christmas
times
We want you to know just
how much we appreciate
your generous support, and
wish you all a very merry and
bright holiday season!
Sacred Heart Academys Little Flower students went to the
Wheatland Lodge Dec.11. to spread some Christmas cheer.
They performed some fun Christmas songs and then
joined the residents in a candy cane craft.
Wendi Tashlikowich
The Strathmore Childrens Choir performed at
the Happy Gangs Christmas Dinner on
Tuesday, Dec.11. The seniors enjoyed the
beautiful voices of the young choir
before they sat down to dinner.
Wendi Tashlikowich
The newly established Neighborhood Alliance Church in Langdon
held their frst offcial community event this past Sunday. With the
help of the Strathmore and Carseland Alliance Church they hope
to continue to grow and become more rooted in the community
of Langdon. The festivities were held at the Field House and
included ice skating, fre pit, sleigh rides, Christmas
carolling and warm hot chocolate and treats..
Wendi Tashlikowich
Strathmore Skate Club hosted Mr. and Mrs. Claus this past Friday
at the Family Centre. They were invited to join the Club in some
Christmas festivities as they celebrated the season.
Brooke Bennett with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Wendi Tashlikowich
Daisy
Zipper
Nothing brings a smile to our faces
faster than recalling the friendship and
kindness of all the good folks weve had
the pleasure to serve this year!
Merry
from
Christmas!
Jody
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