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Vol. 66, No. 34 | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM
Storm wins place in cup final Story on page 30
Remembering the early Dakota families Story on page 5
Fore! Bruce Clarke gets himself out of a bunker at the Wolf Creek Golf Course Aug. 11 during the joint Lacombe Ponoka Lacoka Rotary Gold Challenge.
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Neptune Technologies respond to microwave concerns Dear Editor, The Town of Ponoka is in the initial deployment of the Neptune R900 radio frequency water meter interface units. In an effort to help further the understanding of radio frequencies the goal of this letter is to provide some facts regarding the operation of the R900 system. It should be noted that nearly 120 million radio frequency (RF) devices have been installed in the past 5 years in North America to gather usage data from water, gas and electric meters. Utilities of all sizes and types have realized the operational and customer service benefits of automating their data collection processes. What are Radio Frequencies? Radio frequencies are part of a broad range of energy phenomena called the electromagnetic spectrum. Everything in the electromagnetic spectrum consists of waves of energy that are measured in terms of their frequency and magnitude. The
electromagnetic spectrum is often subdivided into two categories: ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation. Radiation that has enough energy to move atoms in a molecule around or cause them to vibrate, but not enough to remove electrons, is referred to as non-ionizing radiation. Examples of this kind of radiation are sound waves, visible light, and microwaves. Radiation that falls within the ionizing radiation range has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions. This is the type of radiation that people usually think of as “radiation”. Properties of ionizing radiation are used to generate electric power, to kill cancer cells, and in many manufacturing processes. What kind of radio frequencies are used in meter reading? Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering In-
frastructure (AMI) systems typically operate in the 450MHz to 2.4GHz frequency range. RF systems that are used for AMR and AMI systems fall into the category of non-ionizing radiation, as they do not have sufficient energy to change the structure of molecules with which they come in contact. The Neptune R900 device is a one-way battery operated device that operates in the 902-928 MHz band. That range of frequencies is referred to as an unlicensed band. The R900 uses frequency hopping spread spectrum to avoid harmful interference or collisions with radio waves emanating from other types of equipment. The Neptune R900 AMR system transmits every 14 seconds, with each transmission lasting only a fraction of a second. This equates to an R900 RF device transmitting for a total of less than 45 seconds per day. All manufacturers, including Neptune, must follow government regulations when producing an RF transmitter. Neptune’s R900 RF transmitter is certified under Part 15.247 of the FCC regulations and has Industry Canada certification. This certification is required by law of any RF device. The FCC regulations also provides limits to RF exposure and as such the R900 RF transmitter complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements
for uncontrolled environments. FCC regulation states that in order to maintain compliance with these requirements, the antenna and any radiating elements should be installed to ensure that a minimum separation distance of 20cm is maintained from the general population. Additionally, the R900 RF transmitter’s field strength is approximately 10 times less than what Health Canada has set out as the maximum allowable field strength of an RF device transmitting in the 3 kHz to 300 GHz range. Neptune’s products are manufactured to meet established government regulations with the necessary certifications and approvals. There are over 4 million R900 radio frequency transmitters installed throughout North America with no reported issues of interference or health issues related to the transmission of the R900 RF device. We trust that this letter helps in providing a more clear understanding of radio frequencies as well as how the R900 operates. Sincerely, Raymond Cheung, B.A.Sc. Marketing Manager NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
VJV Auction Mart under new owners BY AMELIA NAISMITH
EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE Due to the Labour Day holiday, September 1st, the Ponoka News will have an early deadline of
Thursday, August 28 at 5 pm for display and classified advertising. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Enjoy your long weekend!
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HOMECOMING! Charlie, Jane, Bonnie and families are hosting a weekend Open House to celebrate moving back to the farm thanks to the amazing community support after the fire (Nov 28, 2012). Celebrate with us from Friday, Aug 22 6pm to Sunday, Aug 24 2pm! Breakfast served Sat & Sun at 9am Lunch served Sat at 2pm Transit number to farm 41516 Rg Rd 254 From Ponoka – 1 mile east on Hwy 53, 6 ¼ miles south on Rg Rd 254 From Morningside – 3 miles east on Sec Hwy 604 (Countyline Rd), ½ mile south on Rg Rd 254 No gifts please! Outdoor chairs and any games would be helpful. Campers are welcome! Drop in for a visit – we would love to see you!
As of Aug. 1, the VJV Auction Mart has been under the direction of new owners Morris and Henry Thalan. Blair Vold, former manager, says there are no big staffing changes and that the auction mart will continue to carry on with same operations, staying at its current location. Vold will continue as the manager of the Canadian Satellite Livestock Auction, an online platform where cattle sales are streamed live over Internet, while his son Nansen Vold remains the auction mart’s manager. “Future plans are to build a new auction mart
down the road,” said Vold. It was his intention even before the sale if a feasible plan came up at the right time. The VJV Auction Mart had not been put up for sale, but the Thalans were looking to purchase an auction mart and made VJV an offer. “It was good for business,” said Vold, who adds that the Thalans have some good ideas for the mart. “It was not only good for the auction market but good for the cattle industry,” he added. In the deal, the Thalans also acquired the Dawson Creek VJV Auction Mart. “He’s going to be taking the reins over as it goes along,” said Vold, referring to Henry Thalan.
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Gas thief with countrywide arrest warrant gets six months in jail, fine crack pipe fell out and a later search of the vehicle found crystal meth, drug paraphernalia, stolen items and more than 10 cell phones. It was later discovered, after giving his proper identification, Dowson had a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest and was also a suspended driver. At 30 years old, Dowson has 29 offences of stolen property, among other criminal offences. He has also had a drug problem since his early youth. Man charged for resisting arrest Jeffrey Hallman has been placed under probation for 12 months with terms including keeping the peace and reporting to a probation officer based on the charges against him stemming from an incident on April 22, 2012. Hallman was caught by police walking down
BY AMELIA NAISMITH
After being caught sleeping in the Prairie Boys Truck and Car Wash parking lot, with evidence of having siphoned gasoline there, a man with a long history of property offences has been sentenced to six months plus one day in jail and a $2, 875 fine plus a victim surcharge fine. On July 19, 2014, Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious male in the business’s parking lot siphoning gasoline. Upon arrival the RCMP member noticed a vehicle with a hose hanging out of it and Chase Dowson sleeping in the front of a Ford Explorer, which was not registered to him. Once woken, Dowson provided false identification. As he was removed from the vehicle a
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On Aug. 15, 3:30 p.m., a man threatened to slit his own throat outside the Ponoka courthouse because he felt unhappy after his ex-common law partner was found not guilty of the charges he had pressed on her. After the ruling, the 39-yearold male stormed out of the courthouse, but returned when the woman made for her vehicle. Driving up beside her, the man pulled a knife and made the motion of cutting his throat. However, he fled when he saw sheriffs exiting the courthouse. The man was located in Sylvan Lake and was charged with disobeying a court order. Drugs found in vehicle An RCMP checkstop at 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 16 resulted in the discovery of marijuana and 28 grams of meth while the driver of the vehicle failed to produce insurance and registration and provided a false name. Both occupants of the vehicle, a 24-year-old male and a 37-year-old male have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Roadside breathalyzer non-compliance A 26-year-old Red Deer driver was nabbed Aug. 15, at 10 p.m. during an RCMP checkstop at Highway 2 and Secondary Highway 601. The officer could smell alcohol on the driver’s breath, but the man refused to provide samples. He was charged with failing to provide samples and released on promise to appear in court. Extreme speeding A 37-year-old male has been charged with speeding and will appear in court after he was caught travelling at 173 km/h along Highway 2. The infraction took place Aug. 14 at midnight and the man was driving a 2014 Nissan Altima.
Motorcycle accident On Aug. 14 at 9 p.m., Ponoka RCMP received a call about a single motorcycle collision. The driver lost control of the 1984 Honda Shadow 750, hit the guardrail and landed in the median. The 37-year-old Sylvan Lake man was charged with driving a motorcycle without proper supervision. Child safety concern RCMP had to act fast after they received a call about a naked three-year-old boy running around Centennial Park alone, at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 13. The mother was located in her home nearby and received a verbal notice about child safety. Information was also passed on to Family Child Services. Public intoxication A male was arrested Aug. 11 at approximately 7 p.m. for intoxication at Centennial Park. The 51-year-old Maskwacis resident was located lying on a picnic table, he had urinated on himself and could hardly walk. If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
the middle of Highway 2 on that charge of driving over the legal limit. day while in an agitated state. Upon On June 21, 2014, Ponoka RCMP arrest he gave his name but had no was advised of an impaired driver. identification on him. Before being Once caught, Storkson was asked if put in a constable’s car, it was noted he had been drinking and responded in court, he moved toward the con- his last drink had been eight hours stable, forcing him to step back onto prior to being stopped. the highway. This caused him to be However, a strong odor of alcoforced to the ground and later he was hol permeated and RCMP noticed charged with resisting arrest. what appeared to be vomit on the Hallman agrees he was upset driver’s side door. during the incident but does not beBreath samples of 0.18 and 0.19 lieve he made any movement toward were given. the constable. Storkson admitted he used alFollowing the incident Hallman cohol to self-medicate and had no was placed in the Centennial Centre criminal record before the offence. for Mental Health and Brain Injury for a mental assessment. After 10 days, he was released with no further mental care needed and labeled under a cannabis-inYO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R duced psychosis during DENTURES THROUGH the highway event. THE SENIOR BENEFITS Since then Hallman PROGRAM. curtailed his marijuana use, moved into his own CA L L T O DAY home and has steady F O R I N F O R M AT I O N employment. Prior to the incident Hallman had no criminal record. Impaired driver D E N T U R E C L I N I C on one-year probation William Storkson, 24-year-old Ponoka resident, has been given a one-year probation and must pay a $1,300 fine, plus a victim surcharge fine after 5101 - 49th Ave • 403-783-3771 being convicted for the
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Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada
CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net
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Sr. Pastor Paul Spate Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. 5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533 Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.
Dedicated volunteers receive awards BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Volunteers are what help make the community a happier, smoother, more interactive place to live and two prestigious awards were given out this year at the Volunteer Celebration Barbeque, held earlier in the summer. Hazel Snyder received the Morna Chorney Heart and Soul Award and the Seafield Social Workers were rewarded with the Rita Scott Volunteer Award. Even before she came to the Ponoka
area, Seafield president Pat Zukowski was an active volunteer. “I think I’ve always done volunteer work,” said Zukowski. When she moved to Ponoka she joined the Seafield Social Workers and became involved with the agricultural centre. “Our Seafield group, I joined them because they’re an awesome groups of ladies,” said Zukowski. “They’re a very caring group,” she added.
While they used to actively make quilts to donate, the ladies have moved on to something more befitting. “We take our time and do the bingo in Wetaskiwin.” The group also donates to school programs, runs a 50/50 draw at the Farmers’ Market and holds card parties and an annual auction. “We just meet once a month and decide who needs help.” ‘There’s so many people in need, and so many projects in need,” said Zukowski, referring to the importance of volunteerism.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org
PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. www.parklandurc.org
PONOKA ALLIANCE CHURCH 4215 - 46 St. Pastor Norm Dibben 403-783-3958 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. The Christian & Missionary Alliance
PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur
403-783-5659
Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. Corner of Hwy 53 & Hwy 2A (former Crossroads Restaurant)
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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner
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Sunday Service 10:00 am. 5020-52 Ave. Ponoka
Phone: 403-783-4087
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca
SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury
July 9 saw the many volunteers of the community come together for a celebratory barbeque held in their honour at the Scout Hall. Mel Fisher, of Frieda’s Fiddlers and the Crestomere Cowboys (left), Alfred Raugust (centre) and Lillian Raugust (right), both Meals on Wheels volunteers, enjoy some barbecued burgers. The winner of the Morna Chorney Heart and Soul Award was Hazel Snyder and the Seafield Social Workers were awarded the Rita Scott Volunteer Award. Photo by Amelia Naismith
Getting Back Into Shape
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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C. Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday
5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048 stachurch@shaw.ca
ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. Donna Willer Rev. Jessie Pei 5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka
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Sunday Service: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. www.stmarysanglicanponoka.com
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca
ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 403-782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 10:30 am
This past month I reached a dreaded moment when I realized that my time of procrastination must end and that I needed to get back into shape. It wasn’t just my fitness that took a hit, but more on that in a moment. You see, it all started with my wife. First she convinced me to go run and play in the mud for a 6 km “Mud Hero” event (which turned out to be a highlight of my summer); then she found a smartphone app that is used to guide the user through some sort of remarkable workout in only seven minutes. It was after one of these “more challenging than I thought workouts” that I was reminded of another area of my life that was appearing out of shape. While I was investing time in training and exercise, I had neglected an area of my spiritual fitness … prayer. I believe most people have said a prayer at some point in their lives, some regularly with faith and others skeptical-
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ly, in desperation. For me, the challenge personally was that my spiritual conditioning was not where I desired it to be, because I lacked the consistency of talking to God. Maybe
you can relate, if you haven’t prayed in a while, or you haven’t prayed at all, you may feel guilty. Getting into shape spiritually can be even harder than convincing yourself that you need to get back to the gym or to shed a few pounds. I wonder if that is because we feel like God is judging us, turning a cold shoulder because of our distance or absence. The reality is … that is not true at all. I love this verse in Psalm 145:18, “The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely.” While it can seem daunting to “get into shape” those who pursue it find the closeness of God. What does that actually mean for you? I guess you’re going to have to hop on the “prayer treadmill” if you want to find out, but I am confident that if you will just attempt a daily spiritual workout, God will meet you right where you are.
PONOKA NEWS 5
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Reflections of Ponoka
Remembering
the early BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS
A delightful big book full of stories and pictures is now on display at the Fort Ostell Museum that depicts the long and colorful history of the Dakota district, which began in the rugged country out west of Ponoka way back in 1900 and has been flourishing ever since. Reflections in your Ponoka News is pleased to feature many of the families and individuals who have worked and played together over the years to make the very best out of ‘country living’, while establishing our proud heritage along the way. The Tiltgen family. Baptiste (Bob) Tiltgen was born in Luxemburg in 1879, immigrated to Kansas and Nebraska to join his uncle and aunt at the age of 17, and then came to Alberta in 1900. He worked on the highway bridge at Fort MacLeod and later worked for Tom McKelvey of Ponoka, and was in on the last log drive down the Battle River into the local mills. He homesteaded the S.W. 16-4427 in the Chesterwald area, married Annie Sisel of Fertile Forest in 1907, and then moved onto the Joe Allen homestead in the Dakota district in 1911, which became their lifetime home. Bob was well known for raising good horses and as a noted teamster, who for many years of-
Dakota families
fered his well matched black team of horses and democrat as a hearse for countless district funerals. Always a willing community worker in many projects, he served as a councillor for the municipality from 1926 until his death in 1936 at the age of 56 years. Mrs. Tiltgen was a Charter member of the Dakota Church Ladies’ Aid, was a wonderful homemaker famous for her prune buns, and together they raised their family of Emil, Robert J, Frank J, Helen, John, and Mary. Annie retired to Ponoka and passed away in 1949 at the age of 68 years. Emil Tiltgen was born on December 1, 1908 at his parents’ homestead in the Chesterwold district, later attended the Dakota School, and was one of the early graduates of the Olds School of Agriculture in 1931. An avid farmer, he was always an inspirational leader in the community, serving for many years as the Secretary of the Ferrybank Hall Board and later succeeded his father Bob as a councillor and eventually served as the Reeve of the municipality. Emil was also a Charter member of the Ponoka Lion’s Club as well as an avid curler, including a member of the Ponoka Curling Club, and later served as the President of the new and popular Dakota Curling rink. He married Winnifred Godard Hedrich in 1945, and together they welcomed their children Jim, Ma-
Remember When...
Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum
Ralph Vold stands in front of the Vold-Jones-Vold Auction Market which was established along highway 2a Ponoka in 1956 under the direction of Ralph and Harry Vold and business partners Bill and Shorty Jones. The Vold family has been involved in the livestock and auctioneering business since their arrival in the district in 1895, and while the local business has now been sold their longstanding tradition of quality service to thousands of ranchers and farmers will be carried on under the new ownership of Henry Thalen and family.
bel, Ann, Bob, and Linda. After Emil’s death in 1955, the family continued to live in the Dakota district, with Winnifred later moving to Ponoka and working in the accounting office at the Alberta Hospital. Jim and Bob carried on the farming tradition, establishing a partnership in the dairy business as well as raising purebred polled Herefords. John Tiltgen and his wife, the former Jean Archibald were married in 1948 and lived on their Dakota farm home for many years. For many years, John raised purebred Hereford cattle, which he showed throughout central Alberta, and also George and Margaret (Maggie) Winslow came conducted buying tours with the Russians, which to the Dakota district from South Dakota in helped to set up lucrative export programs in the 1902 with their family of five. 1960s. He was also an avid curler and trapshooter and took part in many other sports. Jean taught school at Dakota before her marriage, and was a very active member of the Dakota Curling Club and the Ponoka United Church Women. Their two children, Jackie and Anne, attended Crestomere School until 1968, then transferred to Sylvan Heights and finished their high school education in Ponoka. The George Winslows In 1901, George Winslow Sr. came to the Dakota district from South Dakota to file on a homestead S.W. 35, where he bought two Canadian Pacific Railway quarters. In the spring of 1902, he brought up a carload of machinery and horses to put in his John and Jean Tiltgen in 1961 with Jackie at age 7 and Anne 4 years. first crops, and then returned to the U.S. in sewing clothing and quilts, as well as enough food the fall for another carload of goods along with his wife Maggie and five for the long trip. Their children: Bertha, George Jr., Grace, Wilchildren. liam, and Fred attended the first Dakota School One of the feature stories in the Oct. 31, 1902 when it opened in 1902, and their mother served edition of the Ponoka Herald reported that George on the board. Most of them lived in the district for Winslow had arrived in town with his family and many years, and have proudly carried on the fameffects from Madison, South Dakota. He has reily farming tradition for several decades. George cently erected near Ferrybank one of the best Winslow passed away in 1927 and Maggie Winhouses and barns in this part of Alberta, and is now slow in 1928. Everyone is welcome to drop into busy moving his effects. Among his many possesthe Fort Ostell Museum in the Ponoka Lion’s Insions is his powerful 14 horse-power threshing machine, for which the people in the district have dustrial Park, where they are welcome to browse been anxiously awaiting. His daughter Bertha re- through the Dakota memories, as well as all of called the gruelling preparation that the women the countless artifacts of our colorful and amazhad to make before leaving for Canada, including ing history.
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Opinion
Water meter debate nowhere near its end we learn from this process We have had an intense disthat apparently caused ancussion on the topic of “smart” ger, frustration and concern water meters on the pages of within the community? Ponoka News over the last two First and foremost, one editions. would be inclined to think While the topic discussed that there has clearly been is certainly important, because a lack of communication the discussion turned a little leading to a lot of misunsour due to personalization derstanding. of the issue and the fact that Take, for instance, the expressed positions became Mustafa Eric repetitive, we have received statement in town fact sheet Editor some complaints and decided that the water meters in our to give it a pause with the last homes are owned by the letter to the editor we are printtown. Even this statement ing below this column, with the emphasis itself can be the basis of that this letter brings a new perspective to several questions: the debate. - How many homeownIn this week’s edition, you can also ers know that their water read a letter from Neptune Technologies meters are not their but explaining their position on the microwave town’s property? concerns among the users of their meters as - If the town is replacwell as a factsheet from the town that re- ing what it owns, will the sponds to some of the concerns raised in the replacement bring any cost course of the discussion over the last two to homeowners, if yes, weeks. why? If not, why has this Will the explanations given in the two texts satisfy those who doubt that the switch message not been clearly communicated to hometo the smart meters is a good idea? We are in no position to respond to this owners? - There have been question; while some may find the answers concerns of frequent malplausible enough to put their suspicions to functioning of Neptune rest, while others may find them partially or smart meters; has the town, totally inadequate in terms of allaying their being the owners and alconcerns. And it is probably fair to say that the locating taxpayers’ money debate will continue for quite some time as for their replacement, it is understood to be an ongoing hot topic ensured that there are satisin the community: Town officials say their factory warranty provisions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) docu- in their contract? ment received more than 1800 clicks on Then there is, of course, their website. the wider question of why The debate itself aside, what should
and how Neptune Technologies was selected for the contract, for which no answer has been given; which brings us to the issue of transparency. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the quality and operation of new water meters, one would think that a project of such magnitude should have been better pronounced and explained to the community before beginning implementation, including by foreseeing the possible matters that could arise and preparing answers for those questions. As for Neptune Technologies, in their
letter, they only address the microwave concerns with regard to their smart meters, but they do not even touch upon the durability of their product and do not make any attempt to inform the public about how sound their technology works. One would expect to hear from the company some statistics as to how many meters they have installed and how many they had to replace or reinstall. Town, with both the elected leadership and management, will need to act more proactively to soothe the public anger over new water meters.
Viewpoint on smart meters – teamwork vs. attack Dear Editor, I would like to express my appreciation to various people for bringing this issue to the foreground of discussion, as it is indeed an important subject that affects all residents, particularly property owners in Ponoka. However, I am of the opinion that the “letter to the editor” forum could be utilized in a significantly more productive manner. Scathing sarcasm will ensure only that rational voices and realistic urgings are not heard. Conversely, diplomacy and tact, coupled with a positive and proactive approach will unite like-minded individuals toward positive action, thereby culminating in desirable outcomes for all. It is paramount to note that the mandate issued by the Town of Ponoka citing that smart meters will be universally installed is not in keeping with existing common law and
statute law that is derived from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. When the Charter is circumvented, the result is an infringement on our basic human rights and freedoms, in this case pertaining to real property ownership. Property ownership is verified by a title of ownership. A title of ownership inherently provides us with a fundamental right to determine who enters our property and, if/when an integral part of our property is to be affected in any way, we have the right to decide for ourselves if we are inclined to allow or disallow such an occurrence. In our democratic society, masses of people cannot simply be forced to comply with a decision made behind proverbial closed doors that we had no information about and that we were never consulted on. Elected officials and public servants at all levels of government are accountable to taxpayers who pay
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Mustafa Eric Regional Editor
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their salaries. Democracy thrives when communication/debate is robust, balanced, and inclusive, even and especially in cases where divisiveness exists. The ultimate objective for all of us on this and all other issues is the wellbeing of all citizens. I will pose one final question. If the meters are entirely safe and efficient, why is our neighbouring province halting all installation and indeed removing previous installations? Perhaps more research and more conversation, with all interested parties, is required prior to proceeding with this endeavour? Sincerely, Sarah Keays Concerned Ponoka resident and taxpayer
Amelia Naismith Reporter
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PONOKA NEWS 7
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Williams’ untimely death and what it reflects Dear Editor, The unexpected death of Robin Williams, an incredibly talented comedian and actor, by suicide, has powerfully caught public attention. That a man at the top of his profession, with worldwide recognition, a loving family, and a deep well of creativity, would end his life in this way is clearly a great tragedy. We can only guess at the reason for his death at this point: that in the grip of a great desperation of the most devastating kind, he chose to end his life. There is a deep sadness that the desperation he felt was not alleviated and that the potential and gifts that he represented will no longer be graced and enjoyed by a wide audience. There is understandably great family and public grief as a result of his absence. In the real world unexpected tragedies periodically happen around us, they stun us momentarily into disbelief and make us look for reasons and explanations. In a search to alleviate our discomfort we question
and wonder how something like this could happen. Yet, mental health professionals, families and friends, and the sufferers themselves continue to find ways of getting and offering help and support in situations and experiences that are complex. Unlike a physical disability or a physical illness, which are typically self evident, mental illness is often hidden. The other element our culture often does not acknowledge is that the ideal of perfection is an abstract goal. Our advertising industry and media of all kinds often refer to products, situations, investment, possessions of any kind, including relationships and indeed people themselves with overblown hyperbole. We need heroes and we need to acknowledge achievement, but we also need to recognize vulnerabilities in everyday places. Our humanity and our history point to our fallibility something we often ignore. George Jason
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Town of Ponoka appreciates hearing from residents about its programs. This FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - is in response to resident questions about the water meter replacement program. Please note that this is a replacement of old technology. These are NOT the same meters that are recently being reported in the news. These meters have no electrical connections, but run on a small lithium battery. Here are some other facts and benefits: • Health Canada notes that these meters do not pose a public health risk. The radio frequency is 900 MHz - not high enough to register on a licensed radio band frequency. • They only transmit for a fraction of a second for less than 45 seconds a day. • The meters are similar in frequency to baby monitors, AM radio, remote car starters, garage door openers and radio controlled toys. • By installing these meters, Ponoka is participating in the province’s Water for Life Strategy aimed at increased water efficiency and less water waste through measured use and improved monitoring - they will help with water conservation. • The meters will detect leaks and other problems such as reverse flows quickly • There will be greater ability for accurate billing and billing equity. • Staff time will be freed up as meter reading becomes more efficient: currently meters are read in the yard, by accessing a remote wire that runs from the meter to the external wall of the home. • When new meters are installed, the installer will check or install a shut-off valve in every home, and check for leaks and other water issues. We sincerely hope this assists residents with questions. As the Town moves forward in its implementation of modern and efficient infrastructure, our goal is to have these meters in place in all homes in the future. For a complete copy of the FAQ – Frequently asked questions, please visit our website: www.ponoka.ca or stop by the Town Office.
EVENTS AND RECREATION Ponoka Downhill Derby When: September 6, 2014 Where: 42 Street & 43 Avenue Wanted: Downhill Derby Drivers. We have cars but need kids! If this is something you would like to try and are between the ages 6 and 16, please call Karen at 403-704-6903 or 403-783-6122 and she will get you into a car. For more information go to: www.ponokalive.ca
Upcoming Community Events August 20 - chill to the music of Harvey and Friends; Centennial Park 7 pm August 27 – Passion & Grace: Centennial Park 7 pm September 8 – Rotary Park Playground Grand Opening & BBQ Ave@ 6pm
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A WELL DESERVED THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! Special thanks to the following: • Ponoka Fire Department for standing by as well as allowing us to meet in the Fire Hall. • Larry and Julie De Atley for making sure all volunteers were well hydrated. • Town and Country Supplies Ltd. for the use of their sweeper. • CPS Crop Services for providing a bobcat and forklift. • De Atley Vacuum Service Inc. for water for the burnout box. • Don Lewis Automotive Repair and Ag Services for transport of barricades. • CP Mechanical for transport of barricades. • Kenny’s Bobcat for bleacher transport. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for a safe and enjoyable weekend of racing. – Ponoka 1/8 Mile Drag Racing Association
The Pride in Your Property Contest is open to Town residents and businesses. Here’s your chance to nominate yourself, a business, or someone you know for having a well-kept property. Prizes are awarded to Residential and Business properties as follows: • Best Kept Residential - $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit • Best Kept Commercial/Industrial - $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit • Most Improved Residential - $750 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit • Most Improved Commercial/Industrial - $750 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Entry forms are available at www.ponoka.ca, or pick up at the Town Office. Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today! Deadline for entries is September 15th!
Aquaplex & Recreation Update: • The pool will be closed September 2 – 21, 2014 for annual shutdown. Lacombe will honour your passes during this time. • The Splash Park will close for the season on September 3, 2014 Arena ice bookings will be available as of September 5, contact Tamara at 403-783-0131 for availability and booking information.
Request for Proposal – Arena Concession The Town of Ponoka is seeking a Concessionaire to provide services on a year round basis with the main operation taking place from September 1 – March 31. The concession service is also to be made available to other activities that are scheduled in the Ponoka Culture & Recreation Complex during the off season. For more information, contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services at 403-783-0118 or email wes.amendt@ponoka.org.
Household Toxic Round Up & Community Paper Shred Saturday, September 13th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Check your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, basement, garden shed and garage for all your products and chemicals that you may not need anymore. Paper Cuts will be at the Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. accepting personal documents that the residents would like properly destroyed. There is no charge for this service.
Community Information & Registration Night Wednesday, September 3, 2014 5 - 8 pm Kinsmen Community Centre Hosted by The Town of Ponoka Community Services Department. All local organizations are welcome to participate. Limited number of tables available & there is a minimal charge for each table. For more information and/or to reserve a spot, contact Melodie at 403-783-4431. Last day to reserve a table is August 27!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “There is still a lot to learn and there is always great stuff out there. Even mistakes can be wonderful.” ~ Robin Williams
8 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Robin Williams made everyone laugh Most of us were shocked this past week by the sudden death of lovable funny man and multi-talented actor Robin Williams at the age of 63 years. His wild and slapstick comedy and dramatic career took off in the late 1970’s as a stand-up comedian, and then zoomed on for over four decades in over 100 movies and T.V. series and spots that were avidly shared and followed by generations of families from toddlers to seniors.
Some of the favourites that filled Green thumbs on theatres, Broadway, and our livdisplay ing rooms full of laughter included: The annual and Good Morning Vietnam, the hilaritraditional Ponoka Agous nanu-nanu antics of Mork and ricultural Fair rolls into Mindy, Academy Award winning town this week with Good Will Hunting, Aladdin, The their unique home, Fisher King, Mrs. Doubtfire, Happy hobby and horticultural Feet, Night at the Museum, World’s show and many other Greatest Dad, Jumanji, Hook, and on events featured at the and on into hilarious stardom. Just Royal Canadian Legion like me, I know that many of you auditorium from Aug. will try to watch some of them again 22 to 23. The Ponoka in honour of this movie icon, but Agricultural SociMike Rainone the good news is that several of his ety has established a Hammertime newest movies will soon be released. longstanding vision of One of my favourite Robin Williams being a progressive and flicks was Patch Adams, and only a innovative community few years later I was able to attend a fabulous sem- leader which strives to promote aginar in Red Deer with 1200 others that featured the riculture, and has for many decades real Dr. Patch Adams, and has left a resounding avidly promoted, supported, and enmessage of hope throughout the world. couraged agriculture opportunities We will never forget the great character rolls, in our urban and rural community. antics, and amazing skills of Robin Williams, who This has been accomplished over the has allowed us for close to 40 years to sit back and years by the dedicated efforts of the relax together, forget about our troubles, and laugh Society members, and the ongoing out loud at movies that didn’t contain a whole lot keen support of the fair sponsors and of profanity or violence. Along the way, this won- the community. derful little man has entertained millions of people This annual event allows parof all ages and walks of life, but so sadly. in the ticipants of all ages to display their end Robin Williams was unable to find very little unique skills to the public in comjoy in his own life. In his precious memory let’s all petition divisions that include. 4-H, try to laugh and share a joke with others just a little photography, agriculture, gardening, bit more each and every day. landscaping, horticulture, culinary, arts and crafts, quilts/rugs/wall hangings, knitting and sewing, a special needs division, and many others. The show will be open for registrations only on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with public viewing featured on Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by award ceremonies at 4:30 p.m. The Ag Society will also be hostOn September 1, 2014, Alberta’s general minimum wage will increase from ing a Community Church Service
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on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at the complex curling rink to which everyone is welcome. Those wishing to enter are urged to attend the registration days, or for more information please pick up a fair booklet around town, or contact their website at: www.ponokaagsociety.ca. Also available for visitors at the Legion during the fair will be their great Friday night supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., pie and lunch on Saturday, and many nifty interactive sessions on both days. So pamper and primp up your indoor and outdoor treasures just a little more, then get on down to the Ponoka Agricultural Society family fair. Just a few bits and pieces of fun *The City of Leduc has come up with a unique and inexpensive method of destroying the expected onslaught of mosquitoes in August because of precious wet conditions and then heat. They will be spraying their entire area with GARLIC, which has shown amazing results, and the whole process only costs around $500.00. *Wall Street is the only place where people ride in a Rolls-Royce to get advice from those who ride to work on the subway. *Junk is something that we’ve kept for years and then throw away three weeks before we need it. What the heck, you can always go out and buy it back at the next garage sale. May I dare ask if there is such a thing as getting you’re ‘Back to School Shopping’ done early? Whatever the case, keep enjoying this balmy weather, look forward to Indian summer, and have a great week, all of you..
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PONOKA NEWS 9
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Top Ten Questions about Water Meters Answered August 2014 Why is the Town of Ponoka installing new water meters?
Is there a danger of fire? What about health risks?
• This is a planned replacement of old infrastructure. • The AUMA conducts water audits on municipalities and identifies ways to reduce water waste and improve efficiency of utilities: http://water.auma.ca/ Water+Conservation/Water+Audits/ • An auditor’s report for Ponoka showed a unaccounted for water of 554,593 cubes from 2008-13. One cube is 1000 litres of water. Better meters = decreased use and increased savings, plus less stress and repairs required, actually extending the life of municipal water infrastructure.
• The meters that were in the news in Saskatchewan are a completely different technology than the Neptune meters. The recalled meters in Saskatchewan were connected to electricity. Neptune’s meters run on a small lithium battery with no electrical connection – and no danger of fire. • The Neptune meters run on the same radio frequency as a baby monitor. The MHz are low compared with cell phones or microwaves commonly found in homes. Health Canada does not consider that they pose a health risk.
What are the benefits to home owners?
Above all, remember that we care about the well-being and quality of life for our residents. We invite all questions and are happy to discuss the meters with our residents.
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Faster detection of leaks and backflows Installation of a shut-off valve Greater accuracy in billing along with greater awareness of water use Participate in water conservation efforts
What if I have other questions?
How are the water meters paid for? • The Town has been saving money to replace old meters for many years. Water utilities is a $3.4 million operation in Ponoka. Fees collected from utilities being used to fund water initiatives such as new meters.
Who owns the water meter? • Water meters are owned by the Town of Ponoka. These meters are an integral piece of equipment by which the Town regulates and connects homes to water services.
How do water meters contribute to water conservation? • We take water for granted when in fact fresh water is becoming a precious resource, even in Canada. For this reason, federal and provincial government asks municipalities to join in water conservation efforts such as Alberta’s Water for Life Strategy which encourages municipalites to use best practices to manage water responsibly: http://www.waterforlife.alberta.ca/ • Neptune’s meters detect leaks and backflow. Up to 30% of municipal water loss is due to leaking pipes. Environment Canada notes that for every $1.00 spent on leak detection programs, up to $3.00 can be saved. • More than half of municipal water is used by the residential sector. Accurate meters can help create reductions in water use through improved real time information on consumption, sometimes showing a reduction in water use of up to 40% during peak summer months. www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water
Who is coming to my door? What if I have questions? • Neptune Technology Group is contracted to replace our old meters. Neptune employees are professionally trained and certified water meter installation experts. They will have proper Neptune ID. • If you have questions about the meters these professionals can answer your questions or will direct you to another Neptune representative. You may also contact the Town with your questions.
Is a new water meter mandatory? • Bylaw 2-91 (1991) notes it is mandatory to allow water meter replacement by the Town or its representatives.
Will my bills go up? • Maybe, maybe not. Once an accurate meter is installed, you may become aware of your actual water use. This could be reflected by an increase which can adjust as you become more water wise. • These new meters have already detected leaks in a residence, which would lead to higher water use and a higher bill. Faster leak identification will result in reduced water costs.
The Bottom Line Water conservation. The message is clear. If we each save a little, it can add up to major savings in water, energy and money. For the average household, reductions in water use as high as 40 % or more are feasible, just by following the steps outlined on the preceding Web pages. The benefits don’t stop at the household or business. The municipal water and sewer department gets a break on the amount of water it has to pump to our homes and businesses and on the amount of wastewater it has to treat in sewage treatment plants. Water conservation can extend the useful life of municipal water supply and treatment plants, and will benefit the operating efficiency -- and life expectancy -- of private septic disposal systems. And, finally, water conservation can generate significant environmental benefits. It can reduce water diverted and the pollution loadings on our lakes and rivers by reducing the volumes of wastewater which we have to treat. This can help to protect our drinking water and the ecological balance in sensitive aquatic ecosystems. If we all practice water conservation, everyone -- and everything – benefits. Courtesy of Environment Canada www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water Please read the Town’s FAQ for more details (online and distributed throughout Town) or refer to information sent to your home by Neptune Technology Group.
Contact us: www.ponoka.ca – 403-783-4431 – town@ponoka.org
10 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
An active summer is drawing to a close SUBMITTED BY ROBERT GREENE PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN PONOKA FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION
Where has summer gone - that is what we will be asking before long. It has been a very busy year for the club with all our regular events and
with some upgrades to our clubhouse and other upkeep of our facility. Just about every weekend of the summer, the club was rented for family reunions, anniversaries, weddings and other family events. It takes a lot of volunteers to keep everything operating. In July, we held our annual Kids’ Conserva-
tion Camp. We had a full camp with 22 kids present for the week. They learned to safely shoot rifle, shotgun and handguns. Every one loves to shoot targets and clay pigeons. We let them compete against each other, which is always fun. They were also taught Hunters Education, which everyone must have to get their first hunting license. Everyone passed the course. Canoeing and water safety was also taught. There was also a basic first aid presentation during the camp. For a learning and fun day, everyone went on a trip to the Ellis Bird Farm and the Medicine River Rehab Center, where Otis the Owl put on a presentation of what they do there. One of the attendants and volunteers donated 140 gophers to feed the birds and animals that were in rehab.
We would like to thank Christine Frandsen, our kids’ camp executive, for a great job with the kids. Also we would like to express our appreciation to our sponsors for helping us out with some food and other materials for our camp. We had great weather for, camp this year for a change, guess we have been doing something right. Summer is going by faster than we like, but life goes on. Our next event, coming up, is our Rifleman’s Rodeo on Labor Day weekend; lot of work coming up to get ready for this event. Going to be hunting season before you know it. Hope everyone got your draws in. Check and make sure all your licenses are current and your club membership also. Good hunting and also good fishing. See you again soon.
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Montana First Nation now solar powered BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Montana First Nation is going green with a solar energy pilot project. The grand opening of the project, implemented by the Montana First Nation band and Green Arrow Renewable Resource Corp. was held at the band office Aug. 13. The solar energy project is working to power approximately 150 homes and 10 commercial buildings, including the band office, with a series of solar panels. On the day of the grand opening, the office was demonstrating it could be run solely on solar power. “It’s a very proud day for Montana First Nation,” said Chief Bradley Rabbit, who stated the project allowed for restructured administration costs and operations of services. Those at the band office are not the only ones relieved to feel the pressure of energy costs decrease. Band member Cecil Currie Jr. attended the grand opening to speak to how the eight solar panels installed on his roof has impacted his life. Currie’s energy bill for December 2013 and January 2014 came in at more than $800. As of July 2014, his bill was down to $170 per month. “In the 20 years of having my home, that’s the first time it’s ever been that warm.” In the last two months of operation, the solar powers atop the band office
have generated 37.5 megawatt hours of electricity. “Our bill has dropped about $2,000. By generating our own electricity, we’re buying less brown power,” said Barry Wheaton, Green Arrow CEO. “That’s enough power to run an NFL-sized stadium for two days,” he added. This project also has the carbon reduction capacity equaling 15 vehicles off the road for a full year. The estimated value of energy to be saved over the next 25 years totals more than $451,000. “I believe economic independence for First Nations begins with energy independence,” said Wheaton. Along with efficient solar energy panels, Montana houses indentified by the program are also receiving energy efficient furnaces and having all mold removed. Wheaton also stated band members are being trained and employed in mold removal in insulation work. In September, a wind tower is scheduled for completion, located west of the band office. The project was funded last year with a grant from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and other support has come from partnerships with Enmax and Great Canadian Solar. Chief Rabbit says the Montana First Nation mission statement projects the creation of a healthy community. “With these partnerships, we were able to do so.”
“We were blessed to be able to create partnerships,” he added. The fruition of the project, for Rabbit, has magnified the careful planning, dedication and teamwork between all those involved. During the grand opening, band members Clint Rabbit, Quentin Potts, Craig Rabbit, Whalen Strongman and Nelson Potts received awards of recognition of their work. “Everybody worked hard to make this a reality,”
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said Rabbit. “When we work together, we’re able to succeed.” Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Robin Campbell and Lacombe Ponoka MLA Rod Fox also attended the event. “This is the type of innovation Alberta encourages,” said Campbell. “Dare I say you are at the forefront of solar energy in western Canada,” Fox added.
PONOKA NEWS 13
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
UFA in effort to refine its goals and operations BY MUSTAFA ERIC
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communities of the province in an effort to take the pulse of the membership as to what they expect the cooperative to do better and how. Keeping his cards close to his chest, Melnychuk did not give many details of a new strategy that he said he was consulting on with the board members, but he did say they would come up with a new vision for the cooperative and its businesses following focus group discussions that are scheduled to continue Peter Melnychuk through the fall. Chief Executive Focus group discusOfficer sions will be managed and conducted by a third party consultancy specializing in agricultural industry hired by the cooperative and will involve discussions not only with members, but also customers and delegates. Once the feedback from these focus groups are gathered, it will be assessed in comparison to the new strategy being planned by the new management before the strategy is finally validated and announced. “One thing I can say is that our corporate strategy will be aligned to the strengths of UFA, those strengths being our network, our brand, focusing on why we exist will be a big part of that (new strategy),” Melnychuk said. Tacitly admitting that organization is in need of refocusing its operations, Melnychuk said: “In many ways, we lost our way, we lost our identity a little bit, we need to reestablish that, we need to reconnect with our members, provide the services and the products they expect while at same defining what that means.” “We can’t be all things to all people,” he stressed. The new CEO made clear that he was aware of the need to connect with more members and streamline the orientation of the cooperative with the perceptions and expectations of the members and to be able to manage that, he said they would need to improve the communication. “It is more of a refining rather than redefining our orientation, why we exist,” Melnychuk said, indicating that ag-related and petroleum-related business operations would be getting more priority over other activities such as construction. Returning to the “Get ‘n Give” competition, Melynchuk said they were looking forward to receiving more high quality applications from communities throughout the province. The competition is for projects to be submitted by community organizations in order to contribute to revive, strengthen or create community functions that will make life better for rural communities. Under the rules of the competition, UFA allocates funding for five projects, $50,000 for each, and the cooperative selects only the first project, and then the selected project judges the submissions and selects the second winner and the second winner selects the third… Applications for the 2014-2015 competition will be accepted beginning Sept. 1. More information on how to apply and last year’s winners can be found at http://www.getngiveufa.com
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Love of quilting shared among friends, family The cloth for the navy and grey quilt, christened Night and Day, was purchased Fun, friendship and fabric all came in Saskatchewan and Macleod says it together for the joyous annual Ponoka was her husband who chose it. Quilting Retreat, which ran from Aug. Normally a quilt will take her a little 11 to 14. more than a week to complete but she “We’re having a great time,” said knows this one will take longer. “It’s host Kathleen Mennell. fairly big, it’s a queen. It’s intricate.” She added that it was the comMacCleod used to quilt when she radeship of the event that makes it so was younger but did not enjoy the activworthwhile. “We all have something in ity. It was not until the strip quilting style common that we love to do.” became popular that she got back into it. Marilyn MacCleod attended the “I like to see the finished product . event for her third year and brought . . but I also enjoy the fellowship of the along a quilt she is making for her grand- people,” said MacCleod. son’s wedding. “I like to give them as It is the people that have kept her baby gifts, I like to give them as wedding coming back; “the love and the kindness gifts.” and the overwhelming fellowship you get from the ladies here,” as she describes it. MacCleod loved the retreat so much that she Your choice for convinced her daughter to come along. “I wanted to spread the love around,” she said. Lana MacCleod visUHU GLUE STICK ited the retreat last year 8.2gm Screw cap and resolved to come for resists drying out this year, as her first time. W3111-00 (99624) Even before the retreat was over she had HILROY COIL NOTEBOOK signed on for next year. “I 1 subject 80 pg 10.5 x 8” just love the whole atmo59002-00 (13121) sphere,” Lana explained. I was her mother-inlaw that got her interested in quilting. ”It’s someDIXON WHITE PEARL PAPERMATE thing that we share VINYL ERASERS CANADIANA PENCILS together.” 2 + 2 bonus pk 10/pk BY AMELIA NAISMITH
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
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If not placed in the context of either market history or investment horizon, a significant market drop will cause some investors to doubt the wisdom of their investment plans and become nervous. Then they jeopardize their long-term portfolios by making short-term decisions during the turbulence. They forget that a portfolio stocked with quality investments, and coupled with the right mix and timeline, will ride out the storm. Investor nervousness during market upheaval is not entirely unpredictable, given the effect of so many media delivering the information. The facts may be identical but the cumulative effect of numerous outlets providing the same data with different emphases means that some hysteria is inevitable. Investors who conclude the worst, react accordingly. They sell at the worst possible time and their panic selling in the midst of the turmoil further drives down share prices. They hope to ‘cut their losses’ but only succeed in turning paper losses into real ones. Some try to time the market by selling with the hope of buying again when things are about to improve. This is a futile activity. The noted professor of finance and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, William Sharpe, proved statistically that a timer has to be right 74 per cent of the time to benefit from market timing. Volatility can be unsettling but it can also be a friend. For long-term investors, it opens the door to opportunity. By concentrating on valuations, they benefit from the downward impact of emotional selling and add to quality positions at better prices. Dollar-cost averaging techniques work well in volatile markets. Instead of purchasing in a lump sum, investors ease into an acquisition by buying over a long period, eliminating any inclination to time the markets and reducing the cost base. Simply speaking, when the market is up you pay more for fewer shares but as the market drops you receive more shares for the same amount. The lower average price per share means that when the markets rally, as they always do, the returns are bigger. Business Insider did an interesting dollar-cost averaging calculation with a hypothetical investor entering the markets at a high point (Oct 2007) and contributing the same amount monthly into an S&P index fund until December 2013. Despite enduring the crisis of 2008, the return was 48 per cent or roughly a 7.6 per cent annual rate of return. With markets likely to remain erratic over the near-term, investors could also consider incorporating defensiveness with dividend-paying stocks. Consistent cash returns ease dependency on market price appreciation and help reduce portfolio volatility. Sustaining and increasing regular dividends are also important indicators of a company’s quality. It’s a given that stock markets fluctuate but it is also true that well managed and solidly performing companies recover. Therefore investors with carefully crafted investment plans that include high quality businesses should trust their plans to get them through any periodic turbulence. It takes discipline to remain calm in rough seas, but investors can learn from experienced sailors: “To avoid seasickness, keep your eyes on the horizon.” Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp.,
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
How Alberta blew through an extra $41 billion A case of missed opportunities BY MARK MILKE TROY MEDIA COLUMNIST
Governments, like families, make choices. And governments, like families, sometimes make choices that deny them other options: for example, spend money on having dinner out every night may preclude the purchase of a nicer automobile. That leads me to the Alberta government, its spending preferences and this question: if Albertans had $41 billion to spend via the provincial government, how would they allocate it?
I pose the question because, in a retrospective look at provincial spending, that’s the extra money that would have been available had the province increased program spending in a more controlled manner since the mid-2000s. Back in 1993/94 the Alberta government spent $8,978 per person (and I emphasize, on programs, not capital, which I will address shortly). That was just before the Ralph Klein government began to cut government spending sharply in the mid-1990s. Three years later (in 1996/97), per
How to not spend $41 billion DEREK FILDEBRANDT ALBERTA DIRECTOR OF THE CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION.
One the most important principles of economics is ‘trade-offs.’ That is, that using resources for one thing means that they cannot be used for something else. When you drop $100 on a family trip to the Calgary Zoo, you do not have $100 to spend on groceries or to sack away into the car-replacement fund. Regular Albertans understand ‘tradeoffs’ in their private lives, but Alberta’s government has had a harder time grasping the concept. The Fraser Institute’s Mark Milke released a study examining just this: what trade-offs has the Alberta government made over the last decade? In 2004, Alberta’s government spent $24.1 billion on programs. This worked out to $8,965 per person, on programs, the same as pre-deficit-fighting levels in 1993 (and yes, the Fraser Institute accounted for inflation to arrive at the numbers). But since 2004 and to 2013, Alberta’s government spent $300.5 billion on programs. That was $41 billion more than the combined rates of inflation or population growth. In other words, had Alberta’s government limited program spending increases to the rates of inflation and population growth, it could have maintained program services at already historically high levels. Where did all of that money go? In a 2012 study, Kennth Bossenkool and Ben Eisen found that in the 10 years since 2000, increases in government employee compensation costs consumed “95 per cent of the increase in provincial revenues over the past decade.” They also concluded that those same government employees are now paid more (sometimes much more) than their colleagues in other provinces. In short, between 2000 and 2012, Alberta’s government revenues grew by $13 billion a year, of which 95 per cent went to government employee compensation. Back to the $41 billion in excess spending: So what were the trade-offs for that $41 billion dollars? What could we have done differently? Behind Door Number One: the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Between 2005 and 2012, the province deposited $4.5 billion into the Heritage Fund. That $41
billion funneled into the black hole of programs could have meant deposits into the Heritage Fund nine-times what was actually deposited. This would not just have left Albertans with a nice savings account based on the principle alone, but would have earned a hefty return that could see investments returned back to the government or to taxpayers. Or behind Door Number Two: Capital spending on important infrastructure. Alberta is growing fast and that obviously requires some new schools, hospitals and roads. Had the province taken all or part of the extra $41 billion directed at programs, it could have avoided borrowing for capital projects. Instead, the province went into debt to pay for infrastructure. This has taken Alberta from a paid-infull, debt-free status to $10.5 billion in just the last few years, headed towards $21 billion fast. Or behind Door Number Three: Tax relief. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to readers that the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) thinks that $41 billion back in the hands of taxpayers is better than $41 billion in the hands of bureaucrats. Alberta already has the lowest overall tax burden in Canada, but Albertans still fork over 38.5 per cent of their to government in all taxes combined. For lower-income Albertans, that’s still too much. Raising the basic personal exemption on income tax – the amount you can earn before paying taxes – would disproportionately see lower and middleincome Albertans keep more of their earnings, while keeping Alberta’s singlerate tax in place to keep us competitive. Instead, Alberta’s government chose the easy way out: bloat itself on program spending until the province’s massive increase in revenue isn’t enough, spent most of the Sustainability Fund, and put the rest on the credit card. In hindsight, no one alternative option would likely have been “correct” on its own, but rather a combination of savings, increased capital spending and tax relief would have served Albertans better. If your kids are nearby, consider sharing with them a lesson in how to not spend $41 billion. To drive the lesson home, tell them that if the government let you keep more of your money, you could take them to the zoo this Sunday, on debtfree roads.
person program spending hit a low of $6,828. The province then steadily increased spending so that by 2004/05 it was spending $8,965 annually per Albertan on programs. (These numbers and all the following ones are adjusted for inflation to allow for apple to apple comparisons.) So by the mid-point of the last decade, the Alberta government spent as much every year on programs per person as it did before budget cuts in the mid-1990s. But it didn’t stop there. Program spending continued to soar and hit $10,747 per person by 2008/09, about where it has stayed ever since (down modestly to $10,672 by 2012/13). At about this point someone will say: “Yes, but Alberta has all these new people. We need schools, hospitals, improved roads. That explains the higher spending.” Except the above numbers are about just program spending (education, healthcare along with other programs and their associated staffing costs and pensions), not capital spending. And the numbers account for increases in population. Now imagine the province had kept already high per person program spending where it was in 2004/05, but since then increased it every year by only enough to cover inflation and population growth. Between 2005/06 and 2012/13 inclusive, the province would have then spent $41 billion less than it actually did on programs, about $259 billion in total rather than the $300-billion it spent. Assuming no change in either the annual surplus or deficit in that period, what else could have been done with that $41 billion? In other words, what were the foregone opportunities for the $41 billion? One option was to spend more on capital projects (i.e. schools, hospitals, roads) in part to help the movement of goods and services and to increase the province’s capacity to provide high-quality education and healthcare. Between 2005/06 and 2012/13, the province spent $50 billion on capital projects. Image what the province would look like today if some of the extra $41 billion in program spending had instead been spent on new or improved infrastructure in Alberta. Another forgone option was tax relief. Between 2004/05 and 2012/13, the province collected $67.5 billion in personal income taxes from Albertans. That
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means 61 per cent ($41 billion) of all the personal income tax collected during that period went to program spending that exceeded inflation and population growth. Or consider this possibility, often a popular option when Albertans look at the much larger resource funds in Alaska or Norway: extra deposits into the Alberta Heritage Savings and Trust Fund, the rainy day fund for future generations of Albertans. Between 2005/06 and 2012/13, the province deposited a mere $4.5 billion (or roughly one-ninth of the extra $41 billion spent on programs) into the Heritage Fund. Had the government concentrated just on bumping up the Heritage Fund balance and not the other options just noted, another $41 billion could have been plunked down into the Heritage Fund. Regrettably, none of these options was available. Instead, the money all went to program spending, including to some rather generous wage and pension agreements in the government sector. So, since the mid-point of the last decade, the result was at least three foregone options for $41 billion: capital spending, or tax relief, or Heritage Fund deposits, or some combination of the three. Call them the three lost opportunities. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of the just-released Post-boom spending in Alberta: A $41 billion splurge and lost opportunities.
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The financial conversation you need to have with your kids before they leave for college If you’re worried about your new college student’s ability to manage money on his or her own, you’re not alone. Here, I spotlight seven specific things you and your student need to consider before freshman move-in day. BY DONNA SKEELS CYGAN
Your years of encouragement and supervision have paid off, and your teenager will be heading off to college this fall. But if you’re like most parents, your pride and relief are mingled with new worries. You want your child to thrive (or at least survive) academically. You hope you’ve made a lasting impression when it comes to teaching time management skills and making “responsible life choices.” But is it possible that you overlooked one of the most important lessons of all: how to manage money? Now that your student will be living on his or her own for the first time, he or she will be facing a lot of potential financial pitfalls—and you should make time to talk about them. Often, college students don’t realize that their current financial habits and decisions will impact their lives for years to come—and looking back, many wish they’d done things differently while they were in school. That’s why it’s so important for parents to sit down with their kids before freshman move-in day and have a serious conversation about good financial habits. I promise—underneath the potential sighs and eye-rolls—your child will absorb more than you think. In addition to owning a successful financial advisory firm, I have one daughter in college as well as one recent graduate. The advice I gave to my own children mirrored the guidance I give my clients, much of which is detailed in my book The Joy of Financial Security. One of the book’s central tenets is that lavish, spontaneous spending doesn’t make us happy at all (at least not for long). Sane, smart money management—which should ideally start in college—does bring joy and peace (not to mention smaller credit card bills and student loan payments). Here, I share seven things to consider with your student before classes start: Be sure your child knows what this is costing. (And make her commit to
finishing in four years.) There’s a lot of popular “wisdom” for college students along these lines: “Don’t rush. Experiment and try a lot of new things. Take your time figuring out what you want to do. And don’t forget to have fun!” I agree that college is a great time to explore new areas of interest…but I also believe that college is a time to focus on learning and earning a degree. It’s all too easy for students to sign up for semester after semester of classes that look fun, interesting, or easy, only to find that they’ll need to spend an extra year (or more!) completing graduation requirements. Even during your child’s very first semester at college, it’s important for her to take class selection, and later on, major selection, seriously. Instruct her to plan ahead and make sure that she’s on track to check all of the necessary boxes on time. And make it very clear that the more time she takes to graduate, the more debt she’ll rack up. Spending five years at college when you could have finished in four is a huge waste of money—so don’t buy the line that changing majors several times is consequence-free. Involve your student in the financial aid process. Make sure your student is knowledgeable about any financial aid he may be receiving, whether it’s in the form of merit-based scholarships, need-based aid, grants, work-study, or something else. (This is especially important if you, on whose income and assets the aid may be based, filled out the forms!) It’s important for your student to know what he’s entitled to, what his aid does and doesn’t cover, and whether terms and conditions will change from year to year. Having a direct conversation with the college’s financial aid office might also benefit your student. With my youngest daughter’s aid package, we were able to negotiate an additional “discount” on tuition. I learned that financial aid employees often have a certain amount of flexibility in allocating aid, so it’s worth getting to know them! Also, be aware that your child may qualify for additional types of aid later in college that he didn’t initially. As the semesters pass, remind him to stay abreast of any updates. For instance, once he declares a major, his
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department may offer scholarships to its students. And one more piece of advice on the topic of paying for school: If your family decides to take out college loans, make sure some of the loan balance will be repaid by your child. Knowing that his education isn’t a freebie will make it more meaningful to him—and may also sharpen his motivation to graduate in four years! Help your child work out a monthly budget. In college your child will be responsible for managing her monthly budget, which might include paying for food, transportation, entertainment, laundry, clothing, and more. If she’s like many students, this will be her first experience at managing a budget, and she’ll quickly find that expensive outfits, frequent pizza deliveries, and daily $4 lattes aren’t sustainable. You can help ease the transition by helping your student identify priorities and figure out how much she’s likely to spend on necessities each month, so that she’ll have a general idea of how much she can put toward more fun activities. If money is tighter than she’d like, inform her that she’s just taken one of her first major steps toward entering the real world. The good news is, if she gets used to budgeting, prioritizing, and stretching her dollars now, she’ll have a leg up on many of her peers once she becomes completely independent—and after graduation, she probably won’t have to use her first paychecks to attack a credit card balance. Talk about how to resist financial peer pressure. Your child is likely to meet students who don’t put much thought into their spending habits. One acquaintance may have “Daddy’s credit card,” for example, while someone else may be using his own credit card with little thought toward the consequences. And if all of your student’s friends are eating out at restaurants, indulging in shopping sprees, and going to see a new movie each weekend, he might be tempted to do the same. Keep in mind that “The Joneses” go to college, and keeping up with them can quickly drive your child into a financial hole. Yes, it might be embarrassing for your student to tell his friends that a certain activity isn’t in his budget, but it’s very important for him to get comfortable in that role. It’s a life skill! You can help by providing key words like, “I’m sorry, but I really can’t afford this.” Or, “Thanks for thinking of me, but right now I don’t have the cash. Let’s plan to do something else.” Making a deliberate commitment to living within his means probably won’t sound like fun to your student, but it will save him (and you!) a lot of stress. I promise, being financially responsible feels good. Beware of plastic! During your child’s first year on campus, she’ll probably have the opportunity to sign up for a credit card. Encourage her to think long and hard (and talk to you!) before doing so. In some cases credit cards can be a lifesaver because they allow you to pay for basic necessities during emergencies, but much more often, they lead you down a slippery slope and into a black hole. If your teen doesn’t have the cash for something and doesn’t absolutely, positively need it, tell her to say no and start saving. Parents, be aware that many banks provide debit and credit cards with a pre-set limit. My husband and I took advantage of this by working with a national bank to open a debit card and a credit card (both with
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a pre-set limit) for each of our college-age daughters. Their monthly allowance went into the debit card account each month, and we put an extra $500 on the front-end for cushion. We agreed with them that extra charges would go onto the credit card, but only with our prior approval. We didn’t want any surprises when we received the bill each month! The items we approved for the credit card were expenses like car repairs, plane fares, or extra clothing such as winter snow boots. You may choose to set up a different system with your student, and that’s fine. Just be sure that both of you understand what the credit and debit card rules are before move-in day! Encourage your student to start a savings program. Whether you’ll be providing your student with an allowance or he’ll have a part-time job (or a combination of both), I recommend saving some of that money if your student’s budget allows. Immediately after he receives his allowance or paycheck each month (let’s say that adds up to $200), encourage him to put a predetermined percentage (say, 15 percent) into his savings account. In this example, that’s $30 a month, which will add up! Yes, I’ll admit that saving money out of an alreadysmall budget will feel unreasonable or even impossible for most teens. It may help to remind your student that he is starting a lifelong savings habit that will serve him well over his entire life. Once he finishes college and has a full-time job, he can increase his savings percentage to 20 percent, and leave it there throughout his working life. This is the concept of “pay yourself first,” and it will set your child on the path toward financial security. Specifically, talk to her about opening a Roth IRA. If your student is working during college (or perhaps only during the summer), Cygan strongly recommends that she put some of her savings into a Roth IRA. She can invest up to $5,500 per year, but she must have earned income of at least $5,500 to contribute the full amount. (If her earnings are only $2,000 from a summer job, for example, she can contribute any amount up to $2,000.) And if it seems too early to begin contributing to a fund that’s typically used in retirement, think again! If your child contributes $5,000 to her Roth IRA for 10 years, her contributions will total $50,000. However, if the account grows 8 percent per year, its total value at the end of that 10-year period will be over $75,000. The point is, the earlier your student starts contributing, the more her money will work for her. This is the power of compounding. Although it was originally intended as a retirement account, the Roth IRA is very beneficial for other purposes, too. Because account holders are able to access the contributions at any time without penalties and without taxes, the Roth IRA is a great way to save for a down payment for a home or to help pay for graduate school. If possible, you or your child’s grandparents might agree to match her Roth IRA contributions up to a certain amount, similar to how an employer matches a 401(k) contribution for their employees. It does not matter where the money invested in the Roth comes from, as long as it does not exceed the lesser of the amount of earned income that is reported on a tax return or $5,500. Note that if your student’s summer job does not result in a W-2 from her employer, then the amount contributed may need to be reduced slightly to cover self-employment taxes. See your tax adviser or www. irs.gov for details. Parents, think of this money management discussion as your parental contribution to freshman orientation. The budgeting, spending, and saving habits your student forms in the coming months and years are likely to stick around long after graduation. By providing sound guidance, you’re making an investment in your child’s long-term security and happiness. About the Author: Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP®, MBA, is the owner of the financial advisory firm Sage Future Financial, LLC, and the author of The Joy of Financial Security: The art and science of becoming happier, managing your money wisely, and creating a secure financial future.
PONOKA NEWS 19
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
“Shots Fired” by C.J. Box c.2014, Putnam $26.95 / $31.00 Canada 288 pages You’re stuck. Trapped in an elevator, office, front seat of a car, wishing you were someplace, anyplace, else. The people with you are getting on your last nerve. You’ve heard the same phrases over and over and over and you want to scream. We’ve all been there. We’ve all lived through the irritation, but what’s funny is that it’s not at all chafing to read about it happening to someone else. And that’s just one of the themes in “Shots Fired,” a book of short stories by C.J. Box. Throughout the years, says Box, fans have asked where they could find some of his shorter works, wondering why there wasn’t an anthology. Now there is, with favorite characters and a few new faces. Take, for instance, “One-Car Bridge,” in which a ranch owned by a big-city bully is on the edge of Game Warden Joe Pickett’s territory. Joe has bad news for the owner, but it could be worse news for the ranch’s manager: he could lose his job over something that’s not his fault. Could help come from the U.S. Mail? Pickett, of course, is one of Box’s best-loved characters – maybe because Joe cherishes his neighbors so much. In “Dull Knife,” one of Wyoming’s finest basketball players is dead. Joe remembers the girl, and he mourns what she could have been. How she died is an even bigger issue. Joe’s friend, Nate
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Romanowski also appears in this book and he’s loaded for bear – or, in this case, for a rich Saudi who seems to think he owns the rogue falconer and can buy what he demands. In “The Master Falconer,” fans will be surprised to see that Nate tows the line. Or not. Revenge is a dish best served cold, they Terri say, but not necessarily Schlichenmeyer in a canoe. In “Every The Bookworm Day is a Good Day on the River,” a long-awaited fishing trip turns into a nightmare when something unexpected shows up on the waters. And in my favorite story here, “The End of Jim and Ezra,” two trappers are caught for the winter in a cabin high in the mountains. It’s 1835 and it’s been Three. Long. Months of living practically on top of one another. Stir-crazy ain’t the word for it... You know how it is when you want a book, but not the whole book? That’s when you reach for this: with its ten short stories, “Shots Fired” will just fill that nagging want-to-read hunger. And yet, what’s nice about this book is that you can make it last. Most of author C.J. Box’s tales are short enough to read in one sitting, but not so involved that you won’t feel bad putting a bookmark in them for a minute. And that’s about how long you’ll need a bookmark – a minute – because these mystery-western-human-interest tales are awfully addicting. If you’re a Box fan, this is a must-have. If you’ve never read his works, you’ll be a fan in short order because what’s inside “Shots Fired” will have you stuck to your seat.
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Tony Terlato is betting on millennials BY DAVID WHITE
“When I was in college, we drank beer. When my sons were in college, they drank draft beer. But when my granddaughter was in college, she’d get together with five girls, go out to a restaurant, and they’d each put $10 toward a $60 bottle of wine.” Tony Terlato, the chairman of Terlato Wine Group, shared this story while explaining why his entire company is focused on millennials. Marketers everywhere are obsessed with this demographic, which is comprised of those born between 1980 and 2000. But hearing Tony Terlato talk about this generation was different. Terlato isn’t some young, techobsessed marketing executive. He just celebrated his 80th birthday and has worked in the wine industry for nearly six decades. Master sommelier Tim Gaiser recently praised Terlato for bringing “wine into mainstream American consciousness” and gave him credit for helping change “domestic wine tastes from mass-produced, sweet, fortified jug wines that dominated drinking habits after WWII to the likes of classified-growth Bordeaux, top Italian estates, and the best wineries in California that are enjoyed by many today.” Indeed, one in every eight bottles of wine over $14 sold in America passes through Terlato’s sales and marketing firm, Terlato Wines International. So Terlato has seen it all. And he’s more optimistic than ever before about the future of America’s wine market, because he’s certain that millennials are embracing wine. Most forward-looking companies are targeting the nation’s 75 million millennials, of course. Today’s young professionals have more discretionary income than any previous generation, so working to attract these consumers makes sense. In the wine industry, though, many are dismissive of today’s 20-and 30-somethings. Three years ago, while speaking on a panel about marketing to the next generation of wine drinkers at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, Kayla Koroush of Heringer Estates talked about a recent experience in an area tasting room. Because of her age, she was completely ignored.
Treating any customer -- in wine and elsewhere -- in such a fashion is inexcusable. But in the wine industry, Kayla’s experience is common. Some industry leaders even defend ignoring this demographic. Rob McMillan, who heads up Silicon Valley Bank’s wine division, has urged his colleagues to spend less time worrying about young consumers, because it’s “absolutely false” to think that millennials are driving fine wine sales. Never mind the fact that today’s youngest consumers grew up seeing wine as part of the American experience. Or the fact that more wines from more places are more available than ever before. Plus, as Joe Roberts of 1WineDude. com once wrote in an industry missive, “You cannot ignore this younger generation forever. Boomers and Gen Xers will some day have to stop buying your wine because they have a terminal condition that will eventually kill them all (it’s called being human).” Baby boomers do have more spending power than millennials, but millennials are more likely to spend more than $20 on a bottle of wine. Terlato has noticed this. “Millennials can afford to spend $20, $25 dollars on a bottle of wine; they don’t even think twice about it,” he commented. Terlato has always tried to predict where the wine market is headed. “I want to try to be where the market is going,” he explained, “because if you’re where the market already is, it’s too late to be important -- somebody else already made those plans.” And he’s succeeded. Consider Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, which Terlato discovered in 1979 while in northern Italy searching for America’s next great white. Shortly after bringing the wine to market, it became the most successful imported wine priced over $15 in U.S. history. In his autobiography, Terlato wrote about a 1956 encounter with Robert Mondavi, where Mondavi predicted that one day, a bottle of wine would be on every American dinner table. We’re not there yet, but if Terlato’s granddaughter is any indication, that’s where we’re headed. David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named “Best Overall Wine Blog” at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards.
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Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
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On July 28, 2014, the Ponoka Air Cadet 65 Squadron had the honour of feeding 74 cadets and their escorts from 12 different countriesUnited Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, France, Belgium, Switzerland, USA and Netherlands. It was wonderful to visit with the cadets and hear about their adventures. They ranged in ages from 15-21. Our cadet Clinton Rodney is on the international exchange spending his time in England. The cadet program offers so many opportunities to our youth. The Ponoka squadron works with children from age 12-19 and from Ponoka, Rimbey, Lacombe and surrounding areas. If you would like more information, please contact 403-783-4181.
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PONOKA NEWS 21
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Railway Day offers a glimpse at transportation’s past BY AMELIA NAISMITH
It was full steam ahead for the Alberta Central Railway Museum in Wetaskiwin as it opened up the grounds for its largest event of the year, Railway Day. Featuring a pancake breakfast, beaver tails, which is a bread type dish, a spike driving demonstration, wagons rides, speeder rides and train rides, the one-day event attracts 350 to 450 visitors annually. “We’ve been doing Railway Day for 20 years,” explained operations manager Bill Wilson. The museum has been open for 22 years. Wilson says the day’s most popular attraction is the train rides, which were held in a dayliner named Mount Avalanche. The train features the museum’s oldest car, dating back to 1926. Passengers of the Dayliner watch the landscape slip by their coach “Most people have never had a train ride. I’m window during Railway Day at the Alberta Central Railway Museum. Photo by Amelia Naismith talking senior people. People you expect would have had a train ride,” said Wilson. “The young people, they are relating back to when 5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka 1-800-392-8658 trains were the big thing.” 7 ACREAGES AVAILABLE NEW LISTING Stepping onto the Beautiful building sites just a short Perfect family home-this 4 dayliner meant instantdrive south of Ponoka in Jada Estates. bedroom, 3 bathroom home is Building restrictions make this property a must see. Mature yard, on a ly being transported an exclusive area for upscale homes. large lot with double detached back in time. The relic garage, new kitchen appliances Call Wayne 403-704-0864 featured narrow walkand new carpet in family room. ways, patterned and VACANT LOT For more details contact Annette @ 403-704-7023 Great opportunity to build your dream bright upholstery, uphome or duplex in north end of town. per and lower sleeper Mature neighbourhood. Priced to sell at births and a porter’s Call Wayne 403-704-0864 $69,000 cabin. on irregular size lot. Central During the night, air, 3 bdrm., 2 full baths. when someone wished SELLING QUICKLY Large 24’ x 24’ heated garage. Only four acreages left in a to leave their upper Call Wayne quiet country setting close berth, they rang a bell 403-704-0864 to town. Fully treed, walkto summon the porout lots. Exclusive listing. ter, who would bring Call Brian Hatala a ladder. When a per403-704-7018 COMMERCIAL son wished to return PRICE REDUCED to their bed, the same SOUTH OF PONOKA OWNER MOTIVATED steps were repeated. Two - 10 acre parcels. These acreages are
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22 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Half of Canadian students need to borrow money to pay for school Most students expect to be debt free within five years although as many as four in 10 will graduate with more than $25,000 in debt A new CIBC poll conducted by Leger finds that half of Canadian college and university students (51 per cent) must borrow to pay for their education. Most students are optimistic that they will repay their debt within five years, yet the majority of them said they expect to graduate with debt loads of more than $10,000. Further, four in 10 expect to owe over $25,000 by the time they graduate. Key findings of the poll include: • 51 per cent of Canadian post-secondary students have or will need to borrow money to pay for their education, including tuition, books and living expenses • By the time they complete their education, 73 per cent of students expect to owe more than $10,000 • 40 per cent expect to have more than $25,000 in student debt • Two-thirds (66 per cent) expect to pay back their debt in five years or less
“It’s not surprising that many students need to borrow money to cover the cost of post-secondary education, particularly those living away from home or studying a specialized program,” says Christina Kramer, Executive Vice President, Retail and Business Banking, CIBC. “It’s important for them to take the time to review their finances and build a manageable debt repayment plan so that they won’t feel so financially stressed in school and can better manage debt once they’ve graduated.” Have a realistic plan to reduce and repay debt Most students (66 per cent) believe they can pay back their debt in five years or less, with nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of them being far more optimistic -- expecting it will take only two years or less to pay off their student loans. Just 34 per cent said they believe it will take them more than six years to wipe the slate clean. “While their intentions are admirable, they may not be realistic,” says Ms. Kramer. “As students graduate and look to start their careers, they
will likely be moving out on their own, saving for a car or a down payment on a home, or even starting a family. That’s why it’s important for students to manage the amount of debt they take on, develop a budget that helps them carefully manage their spending while in school, and have a plan to pay off debt once they graduate.” A CIBC poll, released earlier this month, found that the majority of students (73 per cent) with summer jobs won’t make enough money to pay for their college or university costs and will need to work during the school year to support their school expenses. Most of them (53 per cent) working this summer expect to earn between $1,001 and $5,000, with about one quarter (26 per cent) expecting to earn between $5,001 and $10,000. Advice to help manage education costs and reduce debt: • Talk to an Advisor - Making debt reduction a focus of conversation with an advisor can help students understand their overall financial picture and put realistic steps in place to reduce interest costs and accelerate debt repayment. • Create a budget - Having a financial plan in place can help students make the most of their resources, while in school and after graduation. Talk to an advisor or use the CIBC online Budget Calculator to get a clear picture of all your expenses, and how much you have to spend. • Track spending - Use the CIBC Mobile Banking
App to follow account transactions and balances in real time. Services such as CIBC CreditSmart® can help students stick to their budget, by allowing them to set a budget limit on each spending category on their credit card, and be notified by phone, email or online message when they exceed their customized budget. • Stick to your plan - Once you have a plan in place, stick to it. If you fall off track, get back to your budget as soon as possible to keep your expenses in check. KEY POLL FINDINGS - NATIONAL How much college and university students who are borrowing money expect they will owe by the time they complete their education:
$10,000 or less Between $10,001 and $25,000 Between $25,001 and $50,000 Between $50,001 and $75,000 More than $75,000
How long college and university students who are borrowing money think it will take to pay back all the money they borrowed: 2 years or less Between 3 and 5 years Between 6 and 10 years More than 10 years
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Results are based on a CIBC poll conducted online by Leger, which surveyed 500 Canadian university or college students. The associated margin of error for a probabilistic sample of the same size is +/-4.38%, 19 times out of 20. Polling was conducted between July 10 and 17, 2014.
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PONOKA NEWS 23
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The United Arab Spring wilts under States of continued cronyism Tatooine But a handful of Arab nations are moving in the right direction
“Tatooine” is, you will surely agree, a pretty stupid name for a planet, but there are so many Star Wars fans that some unfortunate world is bound to end up being called exactly that. Let’s just hope that its inhabitants, if there are any, never find out. On the whole, though, giving more user-friendly names to newly found Gwynne Dyer planets orbiting other Think stars is a good idea Globally There is, for example, a potentially habitable “exoplanet” only sixteen light years from here that is currently known only as Gliese 832c. As any real estate agent could tell you, it would attract a lot more attention if you renamed it “Nirvana”. There are gazillions of stars, and only around three hundred have proper names (Antares, Procyon, Sirius) in any language. Some of the other bright ones are named after the constellation they are in, with a Greek letter or a number to indicate which one they are (Alpha Centauri, 61 Cygni). But most are just a number in a star catalogue. Jerome Lalande’s, published in 1801, had 47,390 stars, Henry Draper’s, published in 1918, listed 225,300. Gliese 832 was named in a list of 3,803 “nearby” stars (up to 72 light years away) first published by Wilhelm Gliese in 1957, and updated several times since. The “c” was added when Gliese 832 was discovered to have planets two months ago. All very sensible and orderly, but not very romantic. So the International Astronomical Union called in the consultants, and the result was (pause for trumpet flourish) a competition!! The NameExoWorlds contest, announced last year, will give the global public an opportunity to give more exciting or at least more memorable names to about 300 planets circling other stars. Starting next month, a site will open on which astronomy clubs and other non-profit organisations can register with the IAU, and in October they will be asked to pick 25 or 30 of these planets for the first round of naming. Starting in December, these clubs and organisations can propose names for the planets and their host stars (only one planet per group), and in March the general public can rank the proposals in an online vote. They’re expecting more than a million votes. The winning names will be announced at the IAU General Assembly in Honolulu a year from now – and Tatooine will certainly be one of the winners, provided that George Lucas gives his permission. (There might be a copyright issue.) But Vulcan will not be one of the names (sorry, Trekkies) because he was a Roman god, and names of religious figures aren’t allowed. The IAU’s naming rules are the most interesting part of the exercise. Names may not be longer than sixteen characters, they should only be one word, and they must be pronounceable in some continued on page 24
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The Arab world needs true reform. The power of elites must be limited, corruption curbed, markets opened, regulations made sensible, and economic distortions - like subsidies and guaranteed government jobs - eliminated to allow competition to flourish, unleashing innovation, job creation, and consumer benefits. This formula has produced growth and prosperity wherever it has been tried. So where are the signs of hope? First is Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began. Tunisia, like Egypt, elected an Islamic party, Ennahda, which was inspired by Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. The murder of two secular opposition leaders brought many thousands onto the street in sometimes-violent demonstrations, blaming the Islamic government for complicity in the murders. But unlike Egypt, Ennahda preferred consensus to confrontation. The Prime Minister resigned in favour of a technocrat. The National Assembly passed a relatively liberal constitution supporting women’s rights and religious freedoms (though with some internal contradictions) by a margin of 200 to 12, with four abstentions. The new government has started economic reform but cautiously in light of the fragile political situation. The non-Gulf monarchies, Jordan and Morocco, have also begun sensible reforms. Morocco has moved up 27 places in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report since 2011. Jordan is a top-20 nation in the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom report, which provides a good measure of free market policies. Many of the Gulf States, like Oman, have built a strong rule of law and sensible regulation. But true reform is not the work of one “spring” or even one generation. A handful of Arab nations are moving in the right direction. Just one successful model, producing prosperity and peace, could offer the region long-term hope.
Violence is once again flaring in the Middle East and the Arab Spring seems like a distant, wilted dream. But while the violence is grabbing the headlines, the real problem - lack of opportunity - is receiving little attention. Yet, some green shoots have sprouted. Back in the early 2000s, international institutions, like the International Monetary Fund, fell over themselves praising “neoliberal” reform in nations like Tunisia and Egypt. It was nothing of the sort, of course. Instead, the elites were re-asserting their power, wealth and privilege through other means - from elite control through the government to elite control through crony transactions. Under this clientelist deal, the elites looted, the sub-elites eased into quasi-guaranteed government jobs, and the poor received food and fuel subsidies plus support payments from state, tribal, or clan patronage webs. It was only kept alive by oil, aid and remittances. But this old deal between the elites and the rest was failing, smashed by a massive youth bulge. Governments could no longer fund the handouts and easy government jobs. Polling evidence shows that economic issues were forefront for Arab Spring demonstrators who typically came from the middle and lower middle class. Official youth unemployment was around 30 per cent but perhaps three-quarters of young people lacked full-time jobs, with many giving up searching for a job, resigned instead to piecemeal work. This is devastating in a region where young men need a job to be respectable and start a family. It is this frustration and anger that led to the Arab Spring. When communism fell, central and eastern Europeans Fred McMahon is the Michael Walker Chair of Economic understood communism had failed and they needed free marFreedom Research with the Fraser Institute. kets. But many Arabs now believe Arab states tried free markets after the Arab Spring and they failed. Most in the region have lived under only clientelism, and can imagine no other economic system. The only economic vision that emerged is that the “outs” now want to be the “ins”. That’s a source of the violence. Tribal, ethnic, sectarian, and extended family lines divide the “ins” and “outs.” To be an “in” you have to be part of the “in-crowd.” That means battling other groups for power and influence. The group ...to a fun-filled night in in control hands out the jobs and perks. Red Deer! what you could spend your $25 BK Dollars* on: As the Arab Spring unravelled, this dynamBook a Regular Room at ic led to bloody conflict: the minority Alawites $140 in the Black Knight Inn strive to maintain control in Syria; the long-exBreakfast in bed... in Red Deer and receive cluded Iraqi Shia majority seeks to exclude the Hello room service. $25 BK Dollars to spend once-dominant Sunni minority; in Egypt, a new in the hotel. Imagine the fun Islamic elite gains power and, just like the old elite, attempts to subvert all state institutions until you could have with $25, or Wine with ith dinner... dinner the old elite storms back; in Libya, a bewilderor $50 if you stay two nights... Or cocktails in JB's lounge. ing mix of tribes and ethnic groups compete for enjoy a memorable meal power and wealth. at Remington's Grill... *$25 per room per night. Subject to availability or your favorite cocktail in JB's Lounge.
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Dyer Continued... continued from page 23 known language (though not necessarily yours). They shouldn’t be rude, they must not be of a commercial nature, and the names of pets are not acceptable. Most importantly, they cannot be the names of living individuals, nor the names of individuals, places or events principally known for political, military or religious activities. Which would have caused a lot of problems if the rule had already been in force during the last big round of naming places. Imagine that the IAU’s rule had been in force in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, when European sailors and settlers were sprinkling names on all the “new lands” in the Americas and Australasia. No New England, no Melbourne, and certainly no El Salvador. No Sao Paulo, no Los Angeles, and no Sydney. The southernmost Australians dealt with the problem in 1856 by changing their island’s name from Van Diemen’s Land (he was a former governor of the Dutch East Indies) to Tasmania (Abel Tasman was simply an explorer, and safely dead by then). But New Zealand would not pass muster on the word count, and New South Wales is simply ridiculous. Waterloo in Canada will have to go, as will Washington (both the city and the
state) in the United States, and they’ll have to do something about Bolivia too. But the biggest problem will be what to do about the Americas: two entire continents called after an individual who was still alive when they were named. Amerigo Vespucci, originally from Florence, moved to Spain in 1492 and subsequently became involved in organising various voyages of exploration to the “New World” for the kings of both Spain and Portugal. In 1507 he was credited by the German geographer Martin Waldseemuller with discovering that these lands were not part of Asia, as Columbus had originally believed, but a huge separate land-mass between Europe and Asia. On his world map of that same year, therefore, Waldseemuller named that land-mass “America”, after the Latin version (Americus) of Vespucci’s first name. But Amerigo Vespucci was still alive – he didn’t die until 1512. The name caught on, as it happened, but Waldseemuller broke the IAU rules. It’s never too late to fix a mistake, but what shall we call the place instead? I know. How about the continents of North Tatooine and South Tatooine? And, of course, the United States of Tatooine. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles on world affairs are published in 45 countries.
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Students trade their high-tops for high-tech Poll finds more than half of students more excited about technology than fashion for back to school; laptops, smartphones and headphones among the top essentials FROM CANADIAN NEWS WIRE
New technology rather than new clothes tops the list of purchases that are getting students revved up this year as they gear up for back to school, according to a recent poll sponsored by The Source. Just 11 per cent of students surveyed said they look forward to showing off their new fashion choices, while more than half (53per cent) said they’re excited about using and sharing technology with friends when they head back to school this fall - and some of the technology on their lists might not be what you’d expect. “What surprised us most was, that along with laptops and smartphones, which have been hot items for several years now, a full third of students see headphones as a back-
to-school essential. A quarter said they plan to use tech to help them stay fit,” said Melanie Raposo, tech expert at The Source, a leading Canadian consumer electronics and wireless retailer that commissioned the survey. The majority of students polled (74 per cent) ranked laptops as a must-have this school year. The students also revealed that laptops and tablets aren’t the only gadgets on their back-to-school shopping lists. Seventy per cent of students surveyed said a smartphone was a back-to-school essential, while 30per cent identified headphones as musthave gear. “Fashion has traditionally been considered a back-toschool essential but the students we surveyed said they were more excited about technology,” said Raposo. “They told us they want technology for traditional tasks like researching and completing assignments but they’re also looking to stay connected and entertained.” More than 60per cent of students surveyed chose more than one piece of technology as a back-to-school essential. The main ways they said they plan to use technology during the school year ahead are: Research, studying and completing assignments at home (73 per cent)
Entertainment (57 per cent) Staying connected with friends and family (43 per cent) Working in the classroom (25 per cent) Helping them stay active (25 per cent) Sixty-five per cent of Canadians plan to spend the same or more on technology this fall versus last year, with price (78 per cent) and features (85 per cent) ranking as the most important purchase considerations. “We’re expecting to see more of a trend toward wearables as students look to customize technology to match individual personalities and lifestyles - whether it be a pair of colourful headphones or a smart watch that tracks information like sleep, exercise or social media and syncs seamlessly with other devices,” said Raposo. About the survey Sponsored by The Source, this national online survey was conducted July 17-28, 2014. In total 1,189 Canadians were interviewed, with an oversample of 306 students. A sample of this size has an associated margin of error of +/- 2.84per cent, 19 times out of 20. H+K Perspectives, Hill + Knowlton’s research practice, partnered with yconic (Uthink.com) for this in-depth national study with a special focus on students.
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Donkey and mule show brings together fans from western Canada BY MUSTAFA ERIC
Horse is the prime equine animal in the western culture and anyone who might try to dispute that will probably raise many eyebrows. But Alberta Donkey and Mule Club thinks other equine kinds are being unfairly ignored and neglected, so to raise awareness, they organize an annual show to educate people about the talents and skills of mules and donkeys. This year’s show at Tees ag grounds over the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17 attracted participants not only from all corners of Alberta, but also from B.C and Saskatchewan, with participants driving up to 10 hours or more just to be able to share their love of mules and donkeys and enjoying their animals’ abilities, which they say are not inferior to those of horses. Marlene Quiring of the Club says the annual show has been going on for 25 years and the club has members from all over Canada and the United States. “This is the biggest mule and donkey show in Canada,” said Quiring. “Our main goal is to bring mule and donkey folk together, have some fun, learn a little bit.” She said the first day of the show was reserved for classes, for both owners and spectators to learn about mules and donkeys and the second day, Sunday, was to be more of a fun day to help practice together. “Saturday was more set up for audience for them to watch and enjoy,” Quiring said. Ethel Hollihan, who, with her husband, has been involved in promoting mules and donkeys even before the creation of Alberta Donkey and Mule Club, said it was both to entertain and educate people about the behaviour of mules and donkeys. ”What people mistake as stubbornness is their sense of selfpreservation,” explained Quiring. “Because they protect not only themselves, but their riders, too.” Quiring says unlike horses, which can run fast and escape from a problem area, donkeys, with their desert ancestry, have
Virginia, the “mammoth donkey”, as her kind is known, clears the obstacles during the second day of Alberta Mule and Donkey Club’s show at Tees ag grounds on Sunday, Aug. 17. Virginia was driven from B.C. to Alberta to participate in the show that drew people from a wide area, including the two neighbouring provinces. Photo by Mustafa Eric
an instinct to analyze the situation and, if it is necessary, to fight to ensure their survival; and mules, having received this particular trait from their donkey side, act in the same manner when they feel threatened in any way. “Therefore, if there is anything wrong, a donkey will shut down and defend itself in the face of danger,” she said. “Mules, with their instincts, will look around before they run off. They are actually a safer equine to be with for young and older riders,” Quiring went on.
“As compared to horses, they are tougher, they are surefooted. They are not going to run over a cliff like a horse might do when it is afraid.” And Quiring even ventured to say that “they (mules) are actually thinking animals and they are more intelligent than their owners and horse people don’t like that.” “They are more dog-like in nature and they have quite a personality, once they trust you, they are friends for life,” she concluded.
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Two weeks for two years? On Tuesday, August 12th we cut its estimate of E.U. wheat exgot this month’s version of the ports by three million tonnes to 25 U.S.D.A.’s W.A.S.D.E. report million tonnes, and in turn, E.U. feed which came in somewhat bullish wheat demand was increased by 2.5 corn, despite production still being million tonnes, all attributed to the pegged at over 14 billion bushels! lower quality conditions being seen Corn prices were supported by the in wet areas. Heading even further USDA’s forecast for the national east, production in Former Soviet yield average to be 167.4 bu/ac, Union nations was increased by not the 170+ that the market was eight million tonnes, thanks to a six expecting. As a result, the 2014/15 million-tonne increase in Russia to a ending stocks for corn dropped as 59 million-tonne crop and Ukraine’s Brennan Turner production was below expectations output rising by one million tonnes Farm Lead and demand was increased slightly, to 22 million. Accordingly, 2014/15 thanks to feed, ethanol, and exports. world wheat ending stocks are seen More than a few market participants at 193 million tonnes, three million are questioning the yield numbers though as they tonnes higher than what the trade was expecting. suggest that the USDA is underestimating ear Overall, the WASDE brought a little of everything weights (i.e. average weight and number of ker- but nothing to move the market too much. In my nels per ear). This rationale comes from the ideal opinion, depending where market prices end the growing conditions, and when matched up against month of August for corn, soybeans, and wheat, 2004’s record ear weight of 0.351 lbs per, the aver- the game won’t heat up too much after that as it age yield would jump up to 179.3 bu/ac (that’s a could be where we find ourselves see-sawing really big bearish number). Keep in mind though around over the next year, even two. that the crop is behind schedule in a few major To growth, areas, which could adversely affect ear weight as Brennan Turner the nights grow colder. President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, As for soybeans, average yield is seen by the U.S.D.A. as 45.4 bushels per acre, slightly above SK, where his family started farming the land in the expectations, leading to a higher carryout in 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from 14/15 of 430 million bushels and general bearish Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. outlook. Food for thought: the last time soybean Turner spent some time working in finance before startcarryout was above 400 million bushels was in Au- ing FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and gust of 2006 and futures were trading at $5.70 per now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS bushel. Soybean production was left unchanged and Android). His weekly column is a summary of his by the U.S.D.A. in Argentina and Brazil at 54M free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. tonnes and 91M tonnes (a record!) respectively. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) C.N.G.O.I.C. see China’s soybean imports rising or phone (1-855-332-7653). four per cent year-over-year in 2014/15 to 73 million tonnes, matching the U.S.D.A.’s most recent TH estimate. This is down though from the 17 per cent growth rate experienced in 2013/14 from the year FALL MACHINERY previous due to larger domestic supply. UltimateCONSIGNMENT AUCTION ly, the oilseed complex continues to be weighed down by big production and large carryout. OCTOBER 17, 2014 • RIMBEY, ALBERTA As for wheat, nothing really changed within the U.S. as the 2014/15 carryout was barely increased Selling equipment to all four Western (up three million bushels to 663 million) but things provinces and the Northern USA. elsewhere got interesting, as global production was Listings are now being accepted for the increased by almost 11 million tonnes to a new Fall Machinery Consignment Auction. record crop of 716 million tonnes. The U.S.D.A.
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Expo helps youths build their future got on board. Last year, the responsibility fell to only the Maskwacis Employment Centre. School may be out, but that doesn’t mean The goal of the expo is to provide youth with Maskwacis youths have stopped learning and pre- resources to support their own futures. The expo paring for their futures. briefly touched upon the fact that social and ecoThe second annual Youth Expo, held at the nomic problems persist, but moved along quickly Ermineskin Junior Senior High School, was a two- without dwelling on the background and instead day event focusing on health, wellness, education focused on giving the students tools and knowland included a career fair. edge to rise above those issues. First day breakout ses“You are the future leaders of “You’re resilient, sions included cultural tomorrow, and tomorrow is really forgiveness equals quite close,” said session leader teachings, diabetes and nutrition, team building and better health.” Jerry Saddleback. Tamara Hathaway grief recovery. The second Grief recovery day focused on learning, Session facilitators Shannon trades, team building and Powel and Tamara Hathaway “new-in-town” youth transitions. taught the students about grief and loss, the stages Co-organizer Kyle Wolfe chose the topics of of the experience and the health benefits of forthe sessions to emulate the medicine wheel and giveness. incorporate all aspects of Cree culture. The stages of grief, denial, isolation, anger, The career fair hosted 40 vendors in post- bargaining, depression and acceptance is the prosecondary, business and industry. “They’re from cess following loss, says Hathaway. “It’s your all over Alberta,” said co-organizer Lacey Yellow- birthright to be able to process losses.” bird, who initiated the first expo. “Suffering is universal . . . it’s also our birthSince its inaugural year, the expo has grown right,” she added. to approximately 200, from 120 youths. YellowHathaway told the youths that internal wounds, bird says some of them don’t come from one of without forgiveness, could become a cage to a perthe four bands and simply live in the Maskwacis son and force the sympathetic nervous system to community. consistently be on. To help with the event’s growth, the ErminePart of the session included information on skin Food Bank and Maskwacis Health Services the hippocampus, amygdala, sympathetic Zepick Summer Musicals presents and parasympathetic nervous systems. Sympathetic holds the body’s fight or flight response while parasympathetic is the body 4904 - 50th St. in a state of rest. Ph. 403-783-3639 “You’re resilient, A MUSICAL COMEDY forgiveness equals PLAYING better health,” said HaFRIDAY, August 22 at 1:30 & 7:00 pm August 22 - 28 thaway. SATURDAY, August 23 at 1:30 pm The end of the SCREEN #1 session featured a Asker Lutheran Church drumming circle. In 20 minutes East of Ponoka on Hwy 53, many cultures, inNorth on Range Road 232 cluding First Nations, drumming is viewed as 89 min Admission by Free Will Offering a healing practice. BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Session facilitator Shannon Powell leads Maskwacis youth in a healing drum circle. Photo by Amelia Naismith
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Sept 21 - Gospel Concert 7:00pm Sept 26 - Potluck and General Meeting 5:30pm Monday Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 50 cents per game. Honor system. Monday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through summer Monday Whist 1:30 p.m. - continues through summer Tuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Last session June 12 until fall Tuesday Shuffleboard - See you in September Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Cribbage 1:00 p.m. continues through summer Wednesday Duplicate Bridge - See you in September Wednesday Floor Curling - See you in September Thursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029. Welcome-drop-in to see how it’s done Thursday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through the summer Thursday Art Club – Noon to 4:00 p.m. Thursday Pickle Ball 7:00 p.m. Continues through the summer! Friday “500” 1:00 p.m. continues through summer Memberships still available. $10.00 person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fit your bill!
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Sports
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
Ponoka F.C. Storm pose to cameras with their league championship trophy after they were presented the cup by Battle River Men’s League administrator just before their game against Camrose on Sunday, Aug.17. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Storm clear hurdle to reach cup final this weekend BY MUSTAFA ERIC
Ponoka’s representatives in the Battle River Men’s Soccer League defeated Camrose 3-2 on Sunday, Aug. 17 to place themselves in this weekend’s final game in Wetaskiwin for the League Cup, only one week after winning the league championship. Storm’s championship trophy was presented before the start of the game by Craig Kerridge, Battle River Soccer League administrator, who also officiated the semifinal. It was a game to be watched with a high level of excitement and enthusiasm on the part of both teams that had a defeat at hands of each other during the regular season. It was clear that both sides were intent on making it to the final with the full roster on both sides having dressed to come out with a victory from the high school soccer pitch. Storm started to test the skills of the Camrose goalkeeper early in the game with several shots from outside the 18-yard box but failed to score early in the game. The Ponoka team appeared to have set up its defensive line closer to the midfield rather than to their goal, a tactic which allowed them to keep the pressure on the visitors’ half of the field. The Camrose side, however, had a few very fast players.
Storm started to test the skills of the Camrose goalkeeper early in the game with several shots from outside the 18-yard box Midway through the first half, Camrose used a momentary lapse in the Ponoka defense to sneak through the 18-yard box with one of their sprinters and scored from close range, taking a 1-0 lead. After the goal, bolstered by their lead, the visitors stepped up pressure on the Ponoka goal and earned corner kick after corner kick with a view to expanding their margin. The Storm defense put up a great resistance with all the ears locked on the halftime whistle by the referee, which could not have come sooner. The second half was a different story. Five minutes into the play, Eric Ehscheid just turned up in front of the 18-yard box of the Camrose goal and jumped over the goalie carrying the ball with him and scored the equalizer in a comfortable fashion, bringing a sigh of relief to both the Storm bench and to local fans watching the game under bright
sunshine. But more was to come: About six minutes after their first goal, the Storm were awarded a penalty thanks to a foul committed by the Camrose defense in the 18-yard box and Christoph Dittmar converted the shot in smooth sailing, making it 2-1 for the hosts. Just about 10 minutes later, Dittmar, receiving a long pass from the Ponoka defense, again turned up just outside the penalty area of the Camrose side and despite the efforts of the goalie to go forward
to block his shot, scored from just inside the box, opening the lead to two goals. Camrose, however, were not in a mood to give in. Ten minutes after they fell behind by two points, Camrose managed to find another loophole in Ponoka’s defense and scored from close range to keep their chances alive:3-2. From that moment on, the game was a nailbiter for not only both benches but also for fans with Camrose keeping on attacking and Ponoka defense thwarting them and at times creating opportunities for the Storm offense. About five minutes from regulation, a long shot from Dittmar went just a few inches over the crossbar. Ponoka defense managed to keep their posture until the final whistle and won the game to continue their celebrations having received the league championship trophy. Storm will now face Leduc or Manluk in the cup final at 6 p.m. in Wetaskiwin on Sunday, Aug. 24.
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Christoph Dittmar comfortably converts the penalty shoot in the second half of the game against Camrose on the high school soccer field on Sunday, Aug. 17. Photo by Mustafa Eric
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Ponoka and Lacombe Rotary clubs work together BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
draising event was strong as the two groups are collaborating together on the project, added Kallal. Ponoka RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm - and member of the Ponoka Rotary Club - said bringing the two groups together will help each club with their plans to benefit their community. “This is one of our fundraisers to support the community projects that we have.” The Lacombe Rotary Club ended up the victor of the friendly tournament and money made from the tournament and the silent auction was split between the two groups.
A joint golf tournament Aug. 12 at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort between the Ponoka and Lacombe Rotary clubs created a win-win situation that will benefit both communities. The idea came from the Lacombe Rotary Club, explained organizer Bruce Clarke. Each club has 10 members and the golf course was an ideal staging ground as part of it is in Lacombe County and the other half is in Ponoka County, he said. Golfing in the Texas scramble tournament was not without some friendly rivalry between the two communities; the winning club received 60 per cent of the fundraising dollars, while the loser earned 40 per cent. “(It’s) friendly competition and The Model 70 there’s winners on both sides,” explained Sporter is pure Clarke. and traditional For Ponoka side of the competition, Marc Kallal helped drive interest for the tournaThe essence of a bolt-action ment and he feels the riÁe for the serious sportsman effort is something PRE-’64 STYLE CONTROLLED ROUND FEED WITH CLAW EXTRACTOR that benefits both • Three-Position Safety shows safety status at a glance groups. As this is the • COLD HAMMER-FORGED FREE-FLOATED BARREL first joint golf fund• M.O.A. Trigger SYSTEM with zero take-up, zero creep and zero ove raiser between the two travel for outstanding accuracy groups, any money • Blade-Type Ejector for full control of ejection force • PACHMAYR® DECELERATOR® RECOIL PAD for optimal protection earned is looked at against felt recoil positively. “We’re just happy to have everybody out Bashaw Sports Centre here supporting the Downtown Bashaw • 780-372-4440 clubs,” said Kallal. Interest in the fun-
Ponoka RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm tees off on hole 6 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort Aug. 11 during the joint Lacombe Ponoka Lacoka Rotary Gold Challenge. Photo Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Ponoka Stampeders Jr. B. Hockey Club Try Outs September 2 & 4 8:30 pm Sylvan Lake Multiplex 4803 - 48 St. September 5 & 6 6:15 pm Ponoka Culture & Recreation Complex 4310 - 54 St. Camp registration: Tuesday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m. All team fees must be paid prior to the try out. Details are as follows: - Tryout Fee: $100 non-refundable - Team Fee: $500. Team Fees can be paid by two (2) post dated checks dated Sept. 30th, 2013 and Oct. 30th, 2013 respectively in the amount of $250 each. - All cheques must be attached to the completed registration form. In the event you are unsuccessful in making the Club, all post-dated cheques will be returned to you. Please ensure you have all required documents with you at the time of tryouts. For more information email stampsjrb@hotmail.com
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MATEJKA, George George Matejka of Sylvan Lake passed away July 31, 2014 at the age of 84 years. George was born on the Matejka homestead in Ponoka, Ab on August 24, 1929. George and his brothers worked on the family farm together for many years. George married Yvonne Martin in 1959. They farmed in Ponoka until 1973 when they moved to Sylvan Lake. They continued the purebred hog business until 2013. In Dad’s younger years he enjoyed curling in the winter and travelling the swine show circuit in the summer. Mom and Dad enjoyed travelling for a number of years with family and friends. In later years he mostly enjoyed working on the farm and considered that his hobby. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Yvonne of 54 years; his sons, Steven (Terisa) and their boys, Adam, Ryan (Jalene) and Brett; Tony (Joe Anne) and their girls Christine, Tiffany and Victoria; his daughters; Louise (Todd Schultz) and their children Tonielle, Spencer and Larissa; Nancy (Steve Jeffery) all from Sylvan Lake; his brother, Bill (Betty) of Ponoka; his sister-in-law, Barb (Dale Johnston) of Ponoka and his brother-in-law Randie (Elsie) of Devon, Ab. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Anges in 2002, his brother Charlie in 2004 and sister-in-law Sylvia in 2014. George passed away at the RDRHC with his whole family by his side. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A private graveside service was held Aug. 9 at Burnt Lake Cemetery. Donations my be directed toward STARS or the Diabetes Association if so desired.
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Marvin William Unland of Ponoka, was born in 1955 at Wetaskiwin and passed away at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the age of 59 years. Marvin is lovingly cherished by his wife of 37 years, Janet; son Ivan (Megan), grandchildren Audrey, Luke, Vivienne; son Nolan (Emily), grandchildren Faith & Flynn, his mother Lily; brothers Wayne, Neil (Cathy), Brian (Laurie); sister for life Nan; brother for life Tracy (Coreen) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marvin was predeceased by his father Bill; “second parents” Ted and Vivian Murray; sister and brothers for life Mona, Bill, Rob and niece Megan. A Celebration of Marv’s life remembered will be held in the auditorium of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 66), 3911 - Hwy 2A, Ponoka on Monday, August 25 at 1:00 p.m.. Memorial donations in Marvin’s honor may be directed to the STARS Foundation, Box 570, 1441 - Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB T2E 8M7, the Canadian Diabetes Association, # 6, 5015 - 48 Avenue, Red Deer AB T4N 1S9 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 202, 5913 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer AB T4N 4C4. Condolences to Marv’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca.
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McNAIR, Gerald Hugh April 29, 1936 August 13, 2014 Gerry McNair, beloved father of Jack and Gerald, passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at the age of 78 years old. Gerry was born in Brandon, Manitoba but spent most of his life in the beautiful town of Claresholm with his wife of 51 years. Gerry was a wonderful, husband, father and grandfather who cherished the times he was able to spend with family. Barb and Gerry both worked at the Claresholm Care Centre where he retired in 1992. Gerry was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend his free time camping, fishing and hunting. He was a man of honesty and integrity and was successful in passing on these values to his pride and joy, his sons, Jack and Gerald. Gerry is survived by his eldest son, Jack and his wife Leianne; his youngest son, Gerald and his wife Glenda; his 6 grandchildren, Aspen, Amanda, Zachary, Jack Michael, Ryan and Greg. He will be lovingly remembered by his 3 great grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler and Kaitlin, as well as numerous friends and extended family. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Barb in 2011. Gerry’s life will be remembered on Wednesday, August 20th at 2:00 pm at Leyden’s Funeral Home (4079 1st Street West) in Claresholm. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN’S FUNERAL HOME, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.
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Are you looking for a career in the AutomoƟve Industry?
HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP in Lacombe is looking for you! Lube Bay Technician Required immediately FT Expresslane Lube Tech. There is room for advancement into an AutomoƟve ApprenƟceship. 1st-4th Year AutomoƟve ApprenƟce Heritage Chrysler in Lacombe is currently looking to add (1) 1-4th Year AprenƟce to our team. Journeyman AutomoƟve Technician Training bonuses, Medical and Dental BeneĮts and RRSP programs available. (1) Temporary Parts Person ExperƟse an asset. Please apply in person to: Cheryl or Ken Heritage Chrysler Jeep 4450 – Hwy 12 East – Lacombe, AB Phone: 403.782.2277
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Truckers/ Drivers
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Sylvan Lake. SWAMPERS REQ’D. Safety bonus program, top wages and benefits. Email resume: tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax: 403-887-4892
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REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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Now Hiring • MIXER DRIVERS
Misc. Help
Please apply with resume & current drivers abstract 5410 - 50 Street, Wetaskiwin or email
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FALL START •
Community Support Worker Program
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GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?
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Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Misc. Help
CAREER OPPORTUNITY PRODUCT ASSISTANT (SALARY POSITION)
Toyota City has immediate openings for this NEWLY created career position. As a Product Assistant you will work hand in hand with our Sales Department showing and demonstrating our vehicle lineup. This new position involves flexible hours and paid a salary PLUS performance Bonus’s. No pressure of commission selling. If you are between 18 and 70 years of age, male or female, a team player with a positive out going personality, THIS CAREER/JOB is for you. Great hours, great salary in an extremely rewarding industry. We have numerous positions open and previous experience is not necessary. For more information please call, send or drop off resume’s to Vern McLeod, vwm@telus.net at Toyota City Wetaskiwin. 1-780-352-2225
looking for GENERAL LABORERS For pour parts & service dept. Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com
Employment Training
MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297.
Business getting nowhere?
ADVERTISE! 403.783.3311
LOCAL Government inspected meat packing plant NW of Bashaw looking for F/T or P/T help. Willing to train. Meat Cutter/Butcher. Contact Rick 780-372-2178
Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.
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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540.
Call 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 CallJim JimAshbough Ashbough 783-2764ororCell: Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 Cell: 403-588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283orCell: 588-0597
OVERHEAD DOORS
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403-963-5000
1290
Misc. Services
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At Your House? It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess. She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!
TAXI SERVICES New Town Taxi & Delivery Ponoka’s preferred Taxi & Delivery Service • Low Flat Rates • Book ahead for off hour trips • Airport service • Ponoka • Edmonton • Red Deer • Calgary
403-963-2034 BOTTLE DEPOT
PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.
Painters/ Decorators
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Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit
3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)
403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE
F.J.B. PAINTING
INT • EXT RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 403-307-4691 fjbpainting@hotmail.com
Quality First Always • Free Quotes
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Manufacturers of Annugas Production Enhancer Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N9 Ph: 1-866-266-8427 or (780) 361-2350
• Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction
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Box 539, Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 swagner@smlcorp.com Telephone: (780) 585-2468 Fax: (780) 585-2393
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Legal Services
BOBCAT SERVICE
www.doorsondemand.ca
Samson Management Ltd.
CANDIDATE MUST:
Business Services #1000 - #1430
NEW BABY
Interested persons are requested to submit a resume by mail, email, personally, or fax to:
(Willing to work away from home)
Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.
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• Offer competitive wages, benefits and pension plan. • Full time position available. • Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 am – 5 pm. • Has four (4) technician bays, oil change bay, tire bay, and parts inventory section • Great relationship with local businesses, and surrounding communities (vendors) • Knowledge of First Nations people and culture is an asset. • Preferred Qualifications • Journeyman Automotive Technician with 7-10 years experience • Or university degree in business management, commerce or administration • Previous managerial experience an asset • Previous Service Advisor experience an asset • Any combination of the above will be considered • We are an independent automotive repair shop meeting the needs of people in our First Nations Community of Maskwacis and surrounding areas.
available immediately • General Labourers
BOBCAT SERVICES
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Business Manager
Full Time Positions
Reliable/Self motivated Clean drivers abstract preferred Oilfield tickets are required but training could be supplied Must pass drug test before employment Pipe fitting experience a real asset Will train the right individuals
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Samson Management Ltd. is a for profit organization that is currently comprised of various businesses in different industries. Our division of Maskepetoon Automotive Service Center is currently looking for a
dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com
or Fax (780) 352-1607
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ACADEMIC Express DAIRY equipment supplier
Minimum Class 3 with air.
• ORDER DESK • BATCH/DISPATCH PERSONNEL
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Add this feature to your next career ad booking
Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235
Personal Services
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Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face. We care. For confidential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.) DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm
403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635
Reaching 6000 households weekly for just
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DENTISTRY
RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS
Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607
DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
4037835225 • 4037835235 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5
DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations
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Pet Services
CLINKERS KENNELS
New Appliances Needed?
* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required
New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.
HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
Berni's
403-783-6272
Refrigeration
www.clinkerskennels.ca
and Appliance Service We deliver & install your purchases.
Need RV or Self Storage?
403-783-4880 Welding
1410
Welding
8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at
1410
EYE CARE
First Call Towing
783-3636
Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 -
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ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM
BOBCAT SERVICES
MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178
Large & Small Jobs
Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net
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Auctions
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 19 - 20, Westerner Park. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS LAST WEEKLY SALE July 30. Resuming Weekly Sales Wed. Sept. 24 @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 ESTATE AUCTION. 4619-50 Ave. Mirror, AB. Sun. Aug. 24, noon. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, large selection of antiques, collectibles, household and tools. Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net New items added daily.
Auctions
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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860. UNRESERVED AUCTION. Surplus, tools, household and more. Saturday, August 23 starting 11 a.m. Scribner Auction. New location 6 kms West of Wainwright, Alberta Hwy 14. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com WHEATLAND AUCTIONS HUGE FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Sept. 6 in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, RVs, tools and much more! Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com
Building Supplies
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LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254
Building Supplies
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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel Overstock Sale!� 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Firewood
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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Misc. for Sale
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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok� Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON
Travel Packages
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FOY SPA RV RESORT HAS MORE WINTER FUN FOR LESS! Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment, Canadian friends in southern California; foyspa.com or 1-888-800-0772.
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Glen & Lauraine VOLLMIN (Bluffton, AB) Friday, August 29, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m. Dir: From Hwy #2 & 611 (Maskwacis Turnoff, Exit 469), 39 km west to Rge Rd 22, north 2 km. From Hoadley (Hwy 20 & #611), east 11 km to Rge Rd 22, north 2 km. From Junc. of #13 & #771 (Provincial Park Rd), 8 km west to Rge Rd 22, south 8 kms TRACTORS/TRUCKS/ATV’s/SEACAN: RACTORS/TRUCKS/ATV’s/SEACAN: • 2001 JD 6605, CAHR, FWA, 3 pth, dual hydraulics, c/w 2002 JD 740 ldr, grapple/joystick, reverser. (4700 hrs) • JD 4010, dsl, Boss ldr, totally rebuilt (1000 hrs ago), add-on 3 pth. • Cockshutt 50, gas, power steering, loader, running • IHC 660, dsl, duals, running • 2002 Dodge Ram, dually, 5.9 Cummins motor, 6-speed, 4 x 4, quad cab, c/w aluminum tool box/fuel box combo (156,000 kms). Premium Unit! • 1980 Ford gravel truck, single axle, telescopic hoist, aluminum box • 1985 Ford ž ton, 6.9 dsl engine • Dodge ž ton, 4 x 4 • 2011 Arctic Cat Side-By-Side, soft top, winch, outside cover (28 hrs) • Honda 200 quad • Arctic Cat Cougar snow machine • Polaris 500 snow machine • (2) Yamaha Exciter snowmachines • 40’ seacan unit
EQUIPMENT: • Highline 6800 bale processor • JD 530 baler, 1000 PTO, gauge wheels • JD 530 baler, 540 PTO • (2) NH 850 balers • NH 490 haybine, 12’ • NH 469 haybine, 9’ • NH 488 haybine, 9’ • Lil Augi Silage feed wagon • Heavy Hitter post pounder w/13 hp Honda motor • Vers. 400 swather, 12’ PU reel, w/conditioner • Vers. 400 swather, 15’ PU reel, w/conditioner • Reil 28’ flat deck trailer, gooseneck, ball hitch & king pin hitch, c/w bale deck • 3 pth 5’ rotary mower • (2) cultivators • harrows • (2) Utility truck box trailers • Allied PTO auger • 7’ and 6’ 3pth blades
LIVESTOCK EQUIP: 20’ stock trailer; 30’ calf shelter w/catch pen; tractor tire silage feeders; 30’ silage bunk; cattle oiler; Hi-Qual maternity pen; bale feeders; vet supplies; etc. MISC: Tidy tanks; culverts; gates; extension ladders; ladder jacks; 22 rifle; good assortment of miscellaneous tools; 48� round oak antique table; office chairs; household items; Bradley smoker; cream separator; aquariums; deep freezers; plus more. PLEASE NOTE: The Vollmins have sold their property and will be moving, therefore this sale. Pay special attention to the John Deere tractor and Dodge truck – both like new!. For more information, please contact GLEN @ (403) 843-3574.
Complete Listing w/photos: www.zimmermanauctions.com TERMS OF SALE – cash or cheques ONLY. Gerald Zimmerman, Auctioneer Wetaskiwin, AB
(780) 352-4994
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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING
Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair
3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca
403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net
This space could be yours for $
30
PER WEEK
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Grain, Feed Hay
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment
JF-STOLL FCT-900 SILAGE CUTTER, like new cnd. $19,900. 780-877-2339 or 780-877-2326
Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health
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Horses
Dr. Bruce Wine
CONCRETE SERVICES
- Residential - Commercial - Agricultural - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete
Leo Cabral
Serving Ponoka & Area
2190
FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details. 403-317-1365.
Farm Custom Work Specializing in:
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WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted. Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303
Grain, Feed Hay
Phone 403-391-1684
2010
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $60 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147.
Suites
3060
For Rent
at Harvest Manor Bachelor suite & 1 bdrm apt
Call Darren 403-704-3327
403-963-5500
AVAILABLE SEPT. 1 403-783-4628
Houses/ Duplexes
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Available Sept. 1 Large 3 bdrm duplex with full basement N/S, N/P, references required $1000/mnth plus $1000 D.D.
403-783-6241
Suites
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FOR RENT 2 bedroom, downtown, N/P, N/S Available September 1
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Sprayer for Hire LICENSED: FUNGICIDES, FOLIAR FERTILIZERS, IN CROP & PASTURES
Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905
Indoor RV storage. Small RV 20’ or less $70/month. Medium RV 21’-30’ $80/month. Large RV 31’ & Up $90/month. Located East of Ponoka. 780-372-2183 beryljarrett@gmail.com
PONOKA, Crossroads area. 2 bedroom, furnished, 5 appliances, parking, cable tv, internet. Ideal for working couple or new family. All utilities included. $1000/mo. 403-783-5785
Houses
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
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FOR SALE. To be moved. 1496 sq. ft. Mobile Home with addition. 4 appliances. 2 furnaces. Oversize Whirlpool tub. Four bedrooms. Large mudroom. Asking $15,000. 780-632-7169. 780-603-0170
8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Patricia Kelly • Dr. Jasmine Hardy
Reaching 6000 households weekly
For just
$30 per week this space could be yours!
403-783-3311
DELUXE 2 BR SUITES FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB Includes: Fridge, Stove, Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Window Coverings, Oak Cabinetry with Corian Countertops, Balcony, High Security Card Locks, All Utilities except Telephone. Quiet Adult Complex, Age 40+, No Pets, Special Spring Rental Rates!
Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767
“Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-
This space could be yours for $
30
PER WEEK
Call 403-783-3311 PLUMBING
PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7
Reaching 6000 households weekly for just
FULL DUPLEX FOR SALE BY OWNER
30
$
Excellent revenue property in Wetaskiwin. Fully rented. This newly shingled duplex is 1100 sq. ft. per side. Each side has 3 bedrooms, 1 and1/2 baths. Full-unfinished basement with lots of storage room. Large fenced yard, close to shopping and parks. $298,000. To view or for more information call 780-361-6792.
PER WEEK
This space could be yours!
403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS
LittleJONS’ FOR SALE
Seniors duplex built in 2008. Completely upgraded with new rugs and paint. Shows like new! Approximately 1100 square
Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200
JAMES AVERY
JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489
4020
403-704-4333
3060
SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
VETERINARY SERVICES
Suites
PLUMBING
5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345
403-357-0654 Manufactured Homes
* RIVERSIDE APTS. * For Sale Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. 403-357-0287
3160
For Rent
1 bedroom basement suite Separate entrance, parking, Laundry room $695. /month plus DD same Includes water, garbage, and gas Available September 1 Phone before 7 PM
1 bdrm suite Riverside Prefer working/ non-drinking individual
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Storage Space
feet. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, window coverings included. California landscaped. Centrally located in quiet neighbourhood in Ponoka. $240,000.00 Please call (403) 783-0058 for further details.
Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water
Serving Central Today! Alberta Book On-Line
403.783.8322
www.littlejons.ca
TREE SERVICE
BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Reached a Milestone? Celebrate it! Cherish it! Share it!
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SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP
• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping FREE Estimates | Fully Insured
403.396.7623
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Public Notices
Manufactured Homes
SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display! Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart. 1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com
Public Notice #6000 Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Public Notices
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NOTICE Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. GET BACK ON TRACK! BAD CREDIT? BILLS? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com
Transportation #5000-5300
Misc. Automotive
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To the two ladies in the downtown parking lot that I saw being verbally and physically abused by their boss on Saturday, June 28; I want you to know that if you decide to lay charges against him, I will be more than willing to testify in court about what I saw and heard.
Marlene Perry 403-783-4583
DO YOUR PART
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PONOKA NEWS 39
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION Confined Feeding Operation Herman Verhoef (Verhoef Dairy Ltd.) has filed application RA14016 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to expand a confined feeding operation on the SE 31-42-26 W4 in Ponoka County. The application is to expand the 100 milking cow dairy operation to a 130 milking cow dairy operation. Proposed construction is a 20.7m x 24.4m addition to the existing dairy barn and to modify and upgrade the earthern manure storage.
Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before September 18, 2014. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records. Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number (if applicable) and a detailed summary about how you would be directly affected by this application. Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.
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Scott Cunningham, Approval Officer #303, 4920 -51 Street Red Deer AB T4N 6K8 T (403) 340-5795 F (403) 340-5599
The closing date for submissions: September 18, 2014 Dated at Red Deer, AB, August 12, 2014 www.nrcb.ca
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Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before September 18, 2014. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records. Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number (if applicable) and a detailed summary about how you would be directly affected by this application. Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.
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