Dec 17 Edition

Your news this week: Prairie EMS accreditation - Page 5 Economic development - Page 6 Bruderheim Fire Department Awards - Page 8 & 9

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These divas definitely know how to make a lasting impression during the grande finale of the Christmas concert dress rehearsal on Dec. 12 at Bruderheim School.

The concert was held later that evening, but the dress rehearsal was a great opportunity to work out last minute details.

Paintballers get big fines Men using bison as target practice given stiff penalty Michelle Pinon Editor

Zero tolerance.

That's what staff at Elk Island National Park have regarding the use of bison as targets for paintball enthusiasts.

The judge saw it exactly the same way and fined two Edmonton men $2,500 apiece for shooting bison with paintball guns. Both men plead guilty to the charges and were sentenced in court in Fort Saskatchewan last Thursday. A third man, from out of province has since been issued a summons to appear in court.

Park Superintendent Stephen Flemming felt the punishment fit the crime and would hopefully serve as a deterrent.

"The one thing I would say is that Parks Canada is very reasonable, but in this particular case, it's fair to say we have zero tolerance."

Parks Canada staff began noticing paintball marks on bison back in the fall of 2010. There were around half a dozen incidents between then and March 17, 2012 when RCMP and Parks Canada staff saw two vehicles off-road in the fields in the park. They were pulled over and

charged with unlawful possession of firearms, disturbing wildlife, and off-road driving.

Since that time there have not been any other incidents in the park.

Flemming said he has never heard of any similar incidents in other national parks in the

country.

EINP's herd is genetically pure and is the only conservation herd in all of Canada. "It's the population of choice for conservationists," added Flemming, who wants EINP to remain a safe haven for them.

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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Students from Mundare School put on their best smiles and performed for parents, grandparents, other family members and friends during the annual Christmas Concert on Dec. 11. Students sang, danced, acted, and played musical instruments during the afternoon performance. The play, The Mystery of Simon Shepherd, was a hit with everyone in the audience.

Town and LMHA agree in principle Michelle Pinon Editor

While nothing is carved in ice yet; the Town of Lamont and the Lamont Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) have agreed to move forward with a board advertising campaign for the arena.

During a recent meeting, both parties decided to move forward with an agreement in principle, and will be ironing out the details over the next couple of months.

All members of council expressed their willingness to move ahead with the proposal that would see LMHA procure advertising for the boards, they did say they would like to discuss the amount of the split at a later date.

LMHA had proposed the proceeds would be separated with 90 per cent of the funds going to Lamont Minor Hockey and the remaining 10 per

cent would be deposited into a fund held by minor hockey. Some examples of projects LMHA representatives Deb Eleniak and Brent Marler cited: "Would be, but are not limited to, heaters for players boxes, minor repairs, tools, signage and safety equipment.

According to LMHA's proposal letter, "The 10 per cent would be utilized, in conjunction with the arena manager, to help offset small arena projects that would be beneficial to both parties by making the facility a better place for our children and visitors."

Coun. Wayne Field said he liked the idea that minor hockey was willing to take on the project, and felt it would be mutually beneficial. "I like that you stepped up and came to council," noted Field. Coun. Steve Sharun shared Field's sentiments. Mayor Bill Skinner said he was glad

to see the idea come to fruitition as it was an idea that first came before council several years ago. "We expected it to come before council, but it didn't come to be," added Skinner.

Coun. Gail Hrehorets said they would have to talk about the spilt (percentage of profits shared between the two parties).

"Typically, it goes to committee to negotiate before it is brought back to council," said Hrehorets.

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Debra Dunsmore said the project would be a lot of work, but that it would be nice for the town to have.

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Canonbie Construction makes generous donation to Bruderheim School library

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David Duguay, centre back, from Canonbie poses with students in the Bruderheim School library after making a large donation on behalf of the construction company. Employees raised monies through a couple of 50/50 raffle draws. The funds will be used to purchase new shelving and furniture for the library.

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Christmas came early for students at Bruderheim Elementary School.

While Santa didn’t arrive with a sack full of toys, it was the next best thing when David Duguay arrived with a cheque for more than $6,870 on Dec. 5.

The monies were raised through a couple of 50/50 draws by staff of Canonbie.

“Here we are building a train loading station for Canexus, and have been building oil and gas plants around the country for some years now,” said Duguay, a structural superintendant with the company.

“The school was chosen because it originally started from one of my crane operators, Glen Johnson. He had heard that the school was raising money for a new playground and decided to organize a pig roast to raise money and gather

us for a night out at the same time, but unfortunately we never raised enough money to even pay for the cost of the roast. So because here at Canonbie we are like a family, and we always try to support each other we felt bad for Glen’s effort not paying off so we decided to help by doing a 50/50 draw.”

By the time the monies had been collected, the playground had been completed. But while on a tour of the school with principal Sven Danzinger, Duguay decided to invest the funds in to the library.

“After spending the money on furniture for the school I realized that they could still use a few more tables and chairs, so I organized the second draw, and used the money to buy two more tables and some chairs.”

Danzinger said he was surprised and delighted the school was chosen as the recipient of the donations.

“Through the generosity of Canonbie staff, we

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Duguay isn’t sure how much longer they will be in the area, since the company’s contract with Canexus is coming to an end, but he was glad the company could make a positive impact in the community.

Duguay hails from New Brunswick. He’s married with two children, and loves to help out his friends and neighbours by constructing projects out of steel.

Welding is one of his favourite hobbies as well as quadding and sledding.

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Ron Duguay and his wife and children hail from New Brunswick. This ironworker, a structural superintendent with Canonbie Construction loves to build anything out of steel and said employees were more than happy to donate funds to Bruderheim Elementary School.

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Opinion

Send your Letter to the Editor to: The Lamont Leader lamontnews@gmail.com Box 1079, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Fax: 780-895-2705

Pay it forward I just can’t help it. But when I get the chance, I preach to my son about unselfishness. The willingness to put the needs or wishes of others before your own is something my parents taught me. They didn’t use words, they simply used actions to convey their message.

My parents belonged to several community and church groups, and coached baseball, fastball and hockey teams. When I was grown up I would ask them how they had the time to do all that? They simply shrugged their shoulders in response. Actions were second nature to them.

Last week, I met several more like minded individuals with the Lamont Lions Club.

“It’s a matter of serving, and that’s all there’s to it,” replied one of the longtime members. The simplicity of his words, the importance of helping other people and the feeling of joy that comes with giving, was very touching and beautiful.

Through the deeds of Lamont Lions Club members, I learned how people in the community would directly benefit. Through financial donations, the Kalyna Country Performing Arts Association will be able to provide a scholarship, and the Lamont Fire Department will be able to purchase more air tanks. During the meeting, members voted in favour of donating $250, proceeds from the club’s recent ham bingo, to Lamont Elementary School so students will be able to enjoy a nice Christmas dinner together.

Besides recognizing the importance of these other groups and services they provide, one must recognize the hard work and commitment of the volunteers with the Lamont Lions Club who made it happen through their good works and deeds.

People argue, even I struggle with making the time for other people’s needs and wants. But those good deeds don’t have to be grandiose to make a difference. It can be as simple as doing chores, taking someone to an appointment, visiting residents in the lodge or hospital, donating your time, talents in your child’s school, or making a financial contribution to a worthy cause.

There are so many ways, small and big to make a difference.

So when it comes to paying it forward, I hope other people in the community will look inside their hearts and decide to give a piece of it to others; because in the end isn’t it all about spreading goodwill?

Michelle Pinon

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Letter to the Editor MP Benoit urges continued support for victims of Typhoon Haiyan Dear Editor, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

In response to this devastation, our Conservative Government continues to offer assistance to the Philippines.

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International humanitarian assistance is making a significant difference but the Philippines is still in much need of support.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 17, 2013- 5

Prairie EMS receives accreditation Providing emergency medical care is an intricate and involved process with many stakeholders and key players helping to make things run smoothly. With over 23 years of experience providing such services, the folks at Prairie EMS have gained an intimate understanding of the challenges facing EMS providers. As an organization that values continuous improvement and provision of the highest levels of care, Prairie EMS has recently attained the Primer Level of accreditation through Accreditation Canada.

“Accreditation Canada is a not-for-profit organization that sets standards for health quality and safety, and accredits health organizations in Canada and around the world,” said Rob Hargreaves, General Manager and founder of Prairie EMS. “With roots dating back to 1917, Accreditation Canada has become synonymous with excellence in patient care.”

Organizations that choose to pursue accreditation through Accreditation Canada are held to standards that meet or exceed established national benchmarks. Once an organization has been accredited through Accreditation Canada, continuous improve-

ment measures are put in place to ensure a consistent level of service is maintained while continually striving for the next level of excellence in care.

Prairie EMS and its parent company MedWest began the accreditation process July 2012. The process of becoming accredited is a lengthy one, and over a year later, Prairie EMS achieved the Primer Level of Accreditation in September, 2013.

Attaining the Primer Level of Accreditation was a lengthy process involving a variety of stakeholders and the development of the Prairie EMS accreditation team.

“The Prairie EMS accreditation team was established to review and develop practices, policies, procedures and plans that are in keeping with Accreditation Canada’s Standards,” said Mr. Hargreaves.

“After identifying and addressing areas that needed improvement, the accreditation team then arranged for a site survey to be performed

by Accreditation Canada Site Surveyors.”

The survey, which lasted three days, identified 89 procedures and practices which were measured for compliance against national standards. The surveyors visited Prairie EMS administration and three of seven response divisions.

The survey involved a policy and

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At the end of the survey, Accreditation Canada’s team provided a report with their findings and recommendations to the Accreditation Board who subsequently reviewed the results and awarded Prairie EMS with the Primer Level of Accreditation.

“Once we received the final report and accreditation, we were very proud of our accomplishments and our involvement in the entire process. However, this is just the first step for Prairie EMS. We are now in the process of working towards full accreditation.”

Full accreditation involves further evaluation and implementation of all relevant Accreditation Canada standards - over 300 of them. This process also involves staff input through multiple online and site surveys of all of Prairie EMSí divisions.

The scheduled completion date for full accreditation has been established for spring 2015.

“Receiving this prestigious award means our organization is moving in the right direction, providing a comprehensive and high quality of emergency medical services in the areas that we serve,” said Mr. Hargreaves. “The communities which Prairie EMS serves will know and see that Prairie EMS is committed to and working towards provid-

ing the highest quality of emergency medical services possible and is committed to patient and staff safety.”

The province of Alberta has implemented a Health Ministerial mandate stipulating that all emergency medical services in Alberta are accredited through Accreditation Canada by the spring of 2017.

This mandate will help to ensure that all EMS providers in the province are delivering a consistent level of care across the board.The mandate imposed by the government of Alberta is one that we fully support as it will allow for a higher level of healthcare throughout the entire province. “However, this was not the motivating factor for us to pursue this accreditation. We are

eager to seek out areas of improvement so our service delivery and culture of patient safety continues to meet and exceed national standards. Attaining this level of accreditation would not have been possible without the involvement of our staff throughout all levels of the organization,” stated Mr. Hargreaves. “We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished through this process and look forward to what the future holds for our organization. We are confident that we’re moving in the right direction and this process validates our commitment to comprehensive, safe and efficient operations and client care.”

Staff members of Prairie EMS have a lot to be proud of after its accreditation.

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6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Lamont County regional economic director updates council on progress and plans Michelle Pinon Editor

There's a lot happening, and Doug Sullivan predicts there will be a lot more happening in the future when it comes to economic development.

Sullivan, executive director of the Lamont County Regional Economic Development Initiative (LCREDI), told county council during its Dec. 10 meeting there is a lot going on in the region and expects things to be just as busy in 2014.

On the agricultural side of things, Sullivan said a company is looking at Vegreville to set up a wheat straw operation.

With land prices at a fraction of the cost as larger centres, and access to rail lines; Sullivan said the region is ripe for economic development. For example, land might go for $20,000 an acre compared to $200,000 an acre in Leduc or Edmonton.

Sullivan described Lamont County as the hole in the donut (the donut being the Alberta Industrial Heartland), and is working on rebranding efforts to better attract development in the region. "The next big project is area development plans for the urbans and have applied for a $250,000 grant."

LCREDI has a link into the Alberta HUB website which ties into the Heartland and further into several different trade and transportation corridors. "Early in the new year we will be bringing on Twitter and Blogs which can be picked up on Smart Phones and IPads." Last week Sullivan said they came onto FaceBook, and will be taking advantage of more opportunities for advertising and promotion in the future.

"One of the things we have to do is publicize the attractions," added Sullivan, citing tourism, recreational opportunities, and lot sizes as areas to focus on.

As far as challenges goes, Sullivan said infra-

structure or lack there of, is something that can scare off investors. So while municipalities may not have the money to invest in infrastructure, Sullivan said, they are trying to put a service levy in place. With the increasing number of projects and people coming into the region, there will be more opportunities in the future.

In other municipalities industrial parks have been very successful, and there is no question that adding more infrastructure will be needed in order to attract com-

mercial enterprises to the region.

"Good housing options for potential employees and their families, as well as for temporary workers, is important to incoming businesses. Strategies need to be considered to meet this challenge."

He does admit that raising awareness in the community is a struggle, but he is doing the best he can to attract new enterprises, promote and support existing businesses, as well as attract new permanent residents.

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There are several propsed projects in the works both inside and outside of the Alberta Industrial Heartland, and Doug Sullivan, executive director of the Lamont County Regional Economic Development Initiative (LCREDI) provided council with an update of the progress and plans during its Dec. 10 meeting.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 17, 2013

BRUDERHEIM FIRE DEPARTMENT

Shayne Milliken receives congratulations from Fire Chief Bob Cote on his recent promotion to Captain.

Kyle Holte, middle, was named Bruderheim Fire Fighter of the Year. Leslie Clarke, left, and Shayne Milliken presented the award on behalf of the Bruderheim Fire Department.

Carolyne Olechow, right, received her 12 year Service Award from MLA Jacquie Fenske, left, and congratulations from Fire Chief Bob Cote.

Sherry Cote, left, and Carolyne Olechow, right, presented Marie Redfearn and Nella Hammer with a floral arrangement in recognition of their time as members of the Bruderheim Fire Department.

MLA Jacquie Fenske presents Dave Calder with his 25 year pin.

Derek Appelt’s parents accepted the service award on his behalf from Fire Chief Bob Cote.

Lance Katan’s mom Jackie Katan accepted the service award on his behalf from Bob Cote.

MLA Jacquie Fenske presents Alan Klassen with his 12 year Service Award.

EVERYDAY HEROES

Richard Redfearn received special recognition for his years of dedicated service.

Devon Hammer was presented with a special gift for his years of dedicated service.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 17, 2013- 9

Bruderheim Fire Department hosts annual ball Firefighters awarded recognition for years of dedicated service Michelle Pinon Editor

A total of 120 guests attended the 34th annual Bruderheim Fire Department’s ball on Dec. 7.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske was on hand to present service pins to members in recognition of firefighters which have served 25, 10 and five years and recipients of the 12 year Government of Alberta Service Award.

Dave Calder received his 25 year pin, Carolyne Olechow, and Alan Klassen received their 12 year service awards. Mary Ellen Boyle and Bryan Ross received their 10 year service award, while Leslie Clarke, Shayne Milliken and Devon Hammer each received five year service awards.

Milliken was proBryan Ross moted to captain, and Kyle Holte was named Firefighter of the Year.

Several firefighters, who have moved away from the community, received formal recognition for their years of service with the department. Those members included: Devon Hammer, Derek Appelt, Lance Katan and Richard Mary Ellen Boyle Redfearn.

Fire Chief Bob Cote is very proud of the men and women who have and those who continue to serve the department and protect people in the community.

In two year’s time, the department will be hosting its centennial, and have tentatively planned a fire works, banquet and dance, pancake breakfast, and commemorative memory book or DVD.

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Members of the Bruderheim Fire Department celebrated in style during the 34th annual ball on Dec. 7. Many different service awards were presented throughout the gala event at the community hall.

Andrew Public Library selects winning entry in contest

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Heather Tait, chairman of the Andrew Public Library board , left, congratulates mascot design winner Addison Ng. Standing beside Addison his proud father Steve Ng. Michelle Pinon

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The Andrew Public Library now has a mascot, thanks in part to the board which launched the community wide contest back in the fall and to students who submitted their designs.

The winning design belonged to Grade 8

student Addison Ng, who created a bookworm mascot. Ng said a bookworm came to mind when he thought of reading, and having it in an apple “that you give to teachers” was a fitting design. He also had various looseleaf pages outlining the various subjects incorporated into his design.

Heather Tait, chair of the Andrew Public Library board, said she will be sending the design in a digital form to a costume designer in the near future.

Ng said he was very excited when he found out he won the contest and for his efforts, will be receiving a $200 cheque.

As to how Ng will spend the money, he said it will be up to his parents.

Tait anticipates the mascot will be ready for its first public appearance in the Canada Day parade in Andrew, which is held in conjunction with Sport Off days.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, December 17 , 2013

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Wisemen were singing and swaying to rap music Christmas style during the annual Christmas play that was performed on Dec. 11 at Mundare School.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 17, 2013- 11

Obituary John Hunley John Hunley of Lamont passed away at the age of 66 years.

John is survived by his loving wife Dean, son Chad (Bonnie) of Ft. Vermilion, daughter Andrea of Lamont. 3 grandchildren Morgan,

Casey and Zach, sister Ann Gerard (Darcy) of Wetaskiwin, brother Robert of Red Deer and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter Shawna, mother Marion, father John and sister Ruth.

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In the Dec. 10 issue of the Lamont Leader (Chamber Christmas gala cutline), it was incorrectly stated that Gary Harrold was standing in for his wife Trudy who was unable to attend. Gary is a director with the organization, and his wife's name is Jocelyn.

There was also a typo in Debra Krill's last name.

Sincere apologies for publishing the incorrect information.

Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

9930 103 ST, FORT SASKATCHEWAN

Tiffany (Hairstylist)

Small : 40$ Large: 80$ 780-895-2780 lmtleader@gmail.com

12 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday,, December 17, 2013

‘Business Directory PLUMBING/HEATING

RENOVATIONS

KT Mechanical LTD

Are YOU TIRED of PAINTING?

Kevin Tychkowsky Lamont, Alberta

Custom Aluminum Capping

Commercial & Residential • Heating • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration

Andrew Zagrosh plays Caesar in the play The Mystery of Simon Shepherd during the Mundare Christmas Concert, Dec. 11.

C USTOM C APPING Window & Door Replacement and Installation

Phone: 292-2336 Fax: 895-2809 ktmechanical@hotmail.com 20 years experience!

Vinyll Siding P R O U D L Y S E R V I N G 780-651-1522 St Michael Ab

Cell: 587-784-4764

LAMONT COUNTY Email: henley_hawk@yahoo.ca

Lamont Fish & Game

HORN SCORING Day Saturday, January 4th, 2014 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lamont Recreation Centre Meeting Room Memberships Available

Trophy y Night Supperr & Dance KRISTOV ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, January 25th, 2014 For more info or tickets call Robyn 780-895-7799 Tickets also available at Lamont Home Hardware, Elk Island Thrift Store and Old Country Sausage Bruderheim

METRO KALYN COMMUNITY LIBRARY 5017 49 Street (Next to Town Office) www.bruderheimpl.ab.ca

L IBRAR Y H OURS : Tuesday: 3-8 pm Wednesday: 11-4 pm Thursday: 3-8 pm Saturday: 10-3 pm

W INTER R EADING O LYMPICS • Drop by the Library to sign up for our Winter Reading Program!

• This fun free program for kids 5 - 12 will run at 7 pm Thursdays in January starting Jan. 9th.

• Featuring crafts, games, stories and the chance to win great prizes.

JMP Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Furnace & Hot Water Tank Replacement Plumbing - New Home Construction Air Conditioning - Gas Fitting - Gas Fire Places Garage Heaters - Service & Repair - Sheet Metal

John Panek 780-999-2065 jmpplumbing@live.ca Box 84, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0

PROFESSIONAL Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fatal Accidents, Wills & More Elizabeth J. Tatchyn, B.A., LL.B BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

Proudly Serving Lamont County and surrounding area’s

MARCEL’S PAINTING LTD. Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Re-paint or New Jobs Farm Buildings Serving Lamont County and Surrounding Area

P: (780) 657-2440 C: (587) 280-2879 fbeaunoyer@eastlink.ca

Free Estimates • • • • Senior Rates

TRUCKING Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd.

at the Elk Island Insurance Agency By appointment only * Speaks Ukrainian * etatchyn@biamonte.com Lamont 780-895-2100 Edmonton: 780-425-5800

Winter Reading REAL ESTATE Olympics

L I B R A RY H O U R S:

Olympics

ArTeam Realty

Independently owned and operated

"I live in Lamont County!" Mary Robinson 780-977-2648

mary.robinson@robinsonrealty.ca

• Sand, Gravel & Top Soil • Loading & Hauling • Landscaping • Excavating • Demolition Ph: 780-895-2349

Cell: 780-220-5405

Box 412 Lamont, Alberta T0B-2R0

PRICES:

2 columns X 1”” $40/ MONTH 2 columns s X 2”” $80 / MONTH Contact the Lamont Leader for more information

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 17, 2013- 13

Classifieds

CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word LEGAL NOTICE RATES 79¢ per agate line/ insertion PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

Viking Review Ph. 780-336-3422 Fax 780-336-3223 Email: vikingreview@gmail.com Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 Fax 780-662-3735 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 Fax 780-895-2705 lmtleader@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS Kinsella Recreation & Agricultural Society Annual Meeting January 9, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. in the Seniors Centre, Kinsella.

Everyone welcome.

48c ________________________ The Rocket Theater and Bowling Alley will be closed for the month of December. Call us at 780336-2580 to make arrangements to open for private bowling, or to rent the facility for your family Christmas gathering or party. Merry Christmas to you all.

48c

BUSINESS OPP. Opportunity in Viking for a licensed hair stylist to operate their own shop.

Owner/operator retiring Feb. 28, 2014. Two stations, all equipment and a great clientele. For mor information contact Ellen 780-6033143 or Todd 780-336-1180 46-49c

COMING EVENTS New Year’s Eve party at the Viking Seniors Centre.

Tuesday Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome.

48/49c ________________________ Round Hill Ag. Society and Rugrats are putting on a New Year's Eve Family dance. Raffle and silent auction items including a mini I-pad. Potluck dinner. Bar provided. Doors open at 7:00 pm. $10.00 per family.

Tickets at door or call Rebekah at 780-672-0708.

TM48/49c

Classified Ad Deadline IS

9 A.M. MONDAY

Serving Beaver County & Area

Classified ads placed in any of the three publications will appear in all papers for ONE price of $10.75 for the first 25 words and .39¢ a word thereafter

COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy. 36 and 26. Fri., Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome, Call Terry at 780-3763599 or 780-336-2224.

48/49c ________________________ St. Matthew’s Anglican Church service in Viking for the month of December will be Sunday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, all at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 Christmas service at 5 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

45 & 48c ________________________ The Longest Night Service: December 18th, 2013 at 7 p.m. held at Tofield United Church. A Christmas service for those facing grief during the holiday season.

Please join us for a quiet and reflective service focusing on how not everyone is merry at Christmas. All are welcome. Coffee and goodies will be provided following the service. TM47-48c ________________________ Lutefisk Supper at Golden Valley Lutheran Church, Friday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20.00 ADVANCE ONLY, contact Muriel at 780-336-2444 or Joanne at 780-336-4024 47-49c ________________________ VIKING FARMER’S MARKET CHRISTMAS MARKET THURSDAY, DEC. 19 Last minute shopping Numerous vendors including Viking Colony 2 to 5 p.m.

For more info or to book a table call 780-592-2431.

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Want something different to give this Christmas? A book

by Viking’s Kevin Midbo would be just the thing! A very good read, this book not only relates memories of the PRAGUE PICNIC with it’s food, fun, and friendships, but explains the religious and cultural background. To reserve a copy of this limited edition call: Earl Kindley at 780336-2549; Jim Ruzicka at 780-336-2244, or Ann McIsaac at 780-336-2509.

Find us at the Thursday Dec. 19 Christmas Farmer’s Market in the Viking Community Hall. Books are $20.00 each.

48c ________________________ Kenmore White Washer & Dryer.

Front Load, Excellent Condition, $600 for the pair. Ph. 780-8952667 LL48 ________________________ For Sale: 2010 Polaris 600 switchback. $6,700. Call 780-336-1102 46-48p ________________________ Get your farm raised Christmas turkey or, for a change, we have ducks or geese. Call 780-336-2160 47-48c ________________________ New snowblowers for sale.

Phone 780- 888-7152 CP47-50

Bookkeeper needed, flexible hours, 20-30 hours a week. Duties include use of Quick Books, invoicing, payroll, bank deposits & payments, and corporate reports.

Competitive wages. Send resume to jordan@brucephos.com or mail to Box 117, Bruce, AB, T0B 0R0.

CP48/49c

FOR RENT Bruderheim 3 Bedroom Half Duplex 1.5 Bath, 10 minutes from Dow. Close to school & Amenities, no pets, water included. Rent & DD $1050 each. 780-4797378 LL46-49p ________________________ For Rent - VIKING. Two main floor bedrooms, one basement bedroom. Full bath up, shower down. No pets. $800 plus utilities. DD required Call 780-336-0127 39 tfn c

CALL 780-336-3422 For all your advertising and business promotional needs.

We can help!

HELP WANTED SAFETY STARTS HERE TRAINING CENTRE • First Aid - CPR AED (AB & BC) • Standard First Aid • Emergency First Aid • Child Care First Aid • HCP First Aid • H2S Alive (Enform) • Ground Disturbance (Global) • Confined Space Entry • CSTS • PST • TDG • WHMIS • Flagger Training Phone (780) 608-1434 www.safetystartshere.ca ________________________ Lamont Area - Looking for occasional part time (may become full time) kennel assistant. Call 780- 690 4336 or send resume to dangiek-9services@live.ca LL45-48p ________________________ Looking for 5 seasonal beekeepers, must have 2 years exp. in commercial operation. Call Gerard 780-6624449, Tofield.

TM44-49p ________________________ Help Wanted at the Viking Burger Queen. Call 780336-4740 47-50c ________________________

PERSONALS 67 year old lady looking for Ukrainian speaking man, same age and up, for a life time partner. Please contact by phone 587-783-7628 LL45-49p

REAL ESTATE Land for sale Approx. 200 acres. Cultivated NE of shrine. No Agents Please.

No buildings Included. 75 acres at $1800 second location $2750 more or less. Will take written offers. Phone 780-497-1633 LLTFN ________________________

SERVICES

Autobody - Auto Rentals Tractor Trailer Collision Sandblasting (780) 384-3080 Sedgewick, AB. www.obrienautogroup.ca CPtfn _______________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-662-0146 or 780232-3097.

TMTFN ________________________ Massage and Reflexology. 1 hour treatments. Marge 780-662-3066.

TM23tfn ________________________ Straight Line Fencing is offering Livestock Liquid Feed Supplement now, will deliver. We also inject bales.

32 percent protein. We also have lick tanks for sale. For more info call Mark Laskosky at 780-688-2457 or 780-990-7659.

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THANK YOU 8 acres, 3,760 sq. ft. on 2 floors, 7 miles southwest of Killam - $599,000. New oak floors up and new carpet down, 9 new appliances, bathroom fixtures, countertops, and tile.

Attached garage, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, built-in vac, and more. Heated shop with office, barn, 4 stall storage shed, fenced for livestock.

Call Marilyn & Jack O’Brien at 780-385-8686.

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Thank you to everyone who came to my open house.

The donations for DARE program was $40.00. Door prizes were won by Ellen Kinloch and Lynn Gates.

Bernice Peters TM48p

People read newspapers to...

FIND A CAREER It all Starts with Newspapers!

Classified ads appear in 3 papers for ONE price.

Deadline is

MONDAY 9 a.m.

Viking Review Ph. 780-336-3422 Fax 780-336-3223 Email: vikingreview@gmail.com

Tofield Mercury Ph. 780-662-4046 Fax 780-662-3735 adsmercury@gmail.com Lamont Leader Ph. 780-895-2780 Fax 780-895-2705 lmtleader@gmail.com

Deadline for

Classified Ad Placement is MONDAY 9 A.M. Display Ads FRIDAY 12 NOON

780-336-3422

SERVICES Cut heating costs, hi-efficient furnace replacements low rates - licensed semiretired tradesman. Ph: 780718-0262 TM41-48p ________________________ Carpet and upholstery cleaning - residential and commercial. Truck mount unit, sewer back-up, and flood cleaning. Auto and RV cleaning. Call Glenn and Cindi Poyser, Fancy Shine Auto and Carpet Care at (780) 384-3087, Sedgewick.

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TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM

CALL 780-336-3422

There is STILL TIME to have your holiday greetings appear in the Dec. 24 edition of our paper Please call before FRIDAY, DEC. 20 to have your greeting run in the final paper of the year, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013.

Call Viking Review at 780-336-3422 or Tofield Mercury at 780-662-4046 or Lamont Leader at 780-895-2780 or The Community Press at 780-385-6693

Blanket Alberta Ads take approximately 10 days to process

ANNOUNCEMENTS _____________________ DOES YOUR WIFE have dementia? Willing to talk about your experiences about caring for her?

Seeking rural southern/ central Alberta informal male caregivers. Participation is voluntary. Will travel to you & provide you with a $30 gift certificate to a local grocer for a 1 - 2 hour(s) interview.

Researcher: Ryan Waldorf, RN, BN; ryan.waldorf@ uleth.ca. 403-332-4066 (office); 403-795-1825 (cell). _____________________ AUCTIONS _____________________ WARD'S AUCTIONS Antiques/Estate Auction.

Jan. 5 and 6, 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. 780-4514549. Taking consignments now for Feb. 8 Firearms and related auction. Online bidding and pictures at www.Wards Auctions.com. _____________________ MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-4401860. _____________________ UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION New Years Day! World Class antique furniture and collectibles.

11 a.m., Wednesday, January 1 at 1235 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-8425666; www.scribnernet. com. _____________________ AUTO PARTS _____________________ WRECKING AUTOTRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff.

(Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons. _____________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES _____________________ POST FRAME BUILDERS - Prairie Post Frame's premium buildings with competitive pricing has resulted in an unprecedented growth. We are looking for additional outstanding builders. Please contact Phil: phil@prairiepost frame.ca. 1-855-767-8275.

ACCOUNTANT TYPE BOOKKEEPER required for Whitecourt, Alberta company. Must have total knowledge of all aspects of bookkeeping including accounts receivable/ payable, payroll & benefits. Fax resume 780-7782444. _____________________ JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta.

Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience.

Bright, modern shop. Fulltime permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. _____________________ ALLAN DALE TRAILERS & RVs is growing fast and we are seeking: Experienced RV Technicians. Motorhome experience a must. Full-time, year round employment, premium pay for your experience ($35 - $40/ hour) plus bonus plan & group employee benefits.

More details online: allandale.com. Apply to: Suzette Binnie, Allan Dale Trailers & RVs, 3 Queens Drive, Red Deer, AB, T4P 0K1. Fax 403-346-3116.

Email: suzette@allandale. com. _____________________ SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add.php.

_____________________ FEED AND SEED _____________________ 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, 1877-250-5252.

_____________________ WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com.

These blanket classified ads are produced through a joint agreement by The Community Press, Viking Weekly Review, Lamont Leader, Tofield Mercury and Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association (AWNA). These ads appear in all AWNA member papers (120 papers) for the cost of $269.00 (+gst) for the first 25 words, $8.00 per word over 25. To place a blanket classified, call a CARIBOU PUBLISHING representative at 780-385-6693 or email ads@thecommunitypress.com.

FOR SALE _____________________ STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800457-2206; www.crown steelbuildings.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! 1-877-3362274; www.phonefactory. ca. _____________________ LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403818-0797 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 1-888-2638254. _____________________ MANUFACTURED HOMES _____________________ UNITED HOMES CANADA invites you to view our Heated display homes.

Purchase today at 2012 pricing. Inventory clearance starting at $92,500.; www.unitedhomescana da.com. 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-4617632.

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http:// www.truepsychics.ca. _____________________ SERVICES _____________________ 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. _____________________ DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy!

Free consultation; www. mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-2281300/1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch. com. _____________________ FAST AND EASY LOANS! Bad credit accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment. 1st and 2nd mortgages. www.bhm cash.com. 403-879-9929.

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. 1-877-9871420; www.pioneerwest. com. _____________________ BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalend ing.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Deadline: Wednesdays at 5 pm

SUDOKU

_____________________ SINGLE BEST SALE Ever with Dynamic Homes! Don't miss out!

Up to $7000. in discounts.

Some restrictions may apply. Limited time offer on SRI Models. Save this Christmas. Call 1-877-3414422. _____________________ PERSONALS _____________________ DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies. 1877-804-5381. (18+).

Here’s how it works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), December 17, 2013- 15

Christmas singing angels

Bruderheim Preschool Monday morning class.

Bruderheim PreSchool Tuesday morning class.

Bruderheim Preschool has annual concert The Bruderheim Preschool held its annual concert and silent auction on Dec. 5 at the Bruderheim Memorial Centre.

Approximately 150 family and friends attended the fundraiser. Each class sang a couple of Christmas songs and items were auctioned off during

the fun filled evening, said teacher Cynthia Willis.

Everything from Oilers hockey tickets to cross country ski passes to duffel bags, and pictures were up for auction.

A total of $4,500 was raised, and will be used for field trips, classroom supplies and new toys for the youngsters.

Merry & Bright Use electricity safely. When decking your halls, replace any damaged or old lights and cords.

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Bruderheim PreSchool Tuesday afternoon class.

Last Lamont Leader of 2013 is on news stands Monday Deadline for the last issue is Thursday at 5 pm atcoelectric.com

Our office is closed from noon, Dec. 23 to Jan. 1/14 We re-open in 2014 on January 2!

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday,, December 17, 2013

Tax Sale

Employment Opportunity

Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Lamont County will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Lamont County Council Chambers, 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont Alberta on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., the following lands:

Pt. of Sec. Sec Twp. Rge M. Lot Blk Plan Acres C of T

13,14 2 1739EO 782 154 105 NW 5 52 16 4 1 9922786 9.09 002 362 897

7 2 1739EO 982208158

Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid, and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and Lamont County makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the existence or adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the development ability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser.

Terms: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order in full, day of sale.

Lamont County may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.

The above mentioned listing is subject to change upon payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to sale.

Dated at Lamont October 7, 2013

Allan Harvey, Chief Administrative Officer

Lamont Public Library Book Club

Elk Island National Park

Construction Supervisor

Lamont County is currently seeking a team oriented and self motivated individual to fill the position of Construction Supervisor.

Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works, the incumbent is responsible for the management and supervision of the Road Construction program.

Preference will be given to candidates with: x Minimum of 3 5 years direct work experience as a Construction Supervisor and office management. x Knowledge of construction and inspection, including rural transportation networks. x Knowledge of the preparation, control and monitoring of budgets. x Must have knowledge of computers, internet service, GPS/GIS. This competition will remain open until an applicant is hired. Please forward your resume/application to:

Lamont County Human Resources Department 5303 – 50 Avenue, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Email: hr@lamontcounty.ca Fax: (780) 895 7404

For a complete job description and list of qualifications view the job posting on our website: http://lamontcounty.ca/departments/human resources/job postings/

Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

CALC Logo Contest

Our first gathering will be on January 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.

Bring your Book Club reading suggestions!

The Book Club will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Hope to see you there!

Thank You

Lamont County Community Adult Learning Council (CALC) expresses sincere gratitude to the following organizations and people who have supported our programs:

We also thank the local businesses who donated door prizes for our events.

Did You Know …

Lamont County Library Board is now a member of the Northern Lights Library System. This means that Lamont County residents can now access resources from across the province, with their NLLS library membership.

Starting immediately, Metro Kalyn Library in Bruderheim and Mundare Municipal Public Library are able to offer memberships to County residents. For more information contact the Metro Kalyn Public Library or Mundare Municipal Public Library.

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The Lamont Leader Special Christmas Edition 2013 e h t l l a u o y g n i h s Wi y a d i l o h s i h t t s e b n o s a e s e l l e h c i M y r r Ke Ail een e n i l r Ma

2 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

How’s your knowledge of Christmas movies?

What would the holidays be without snowflakes falling outside, a mug of hot cocoa in hand, and a favourite Christmas movie on television?

Television is full of feel-good movies come the holiday season.

Choose from among classic flicks you have watched year after year or new movies vying for spots as soon-to-be favourites.

Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition for many families.

So much so that lines from popular movies are easily remembered and recognized.

Those who can recite movies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memorable quotes from some holiday classics.

Movie Quotes Quiz 1) “It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.”

2) “Uh, since the United States

Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.”

3) “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!”

4) “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.”

5) “Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale.

Amen.”

6) “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”

7 “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should

be a part of it.”

8) “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.”

9) “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.”

10) “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.”

11) “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?”

12) “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”

13) “Light the lamp,

not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!”

14) “Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly monsters?”

15) “Wanna see some magic? Okay, let’s watch you disappear!”

16) “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas!

‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.”

17) “That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.”

18) “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”

Answers on Page 3

LAMONT Mer r y Christmas to all fr om the Management and staf f of Lamont Home Har dware.

Thank you for all your suppor t!

5109-50 Ave 780-895-2454

May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy today and throughout the coming year.

Webb’s Machinery would like to thank all of their friends and customers for their tremendous support in 2013. We value the relationships we have with the surrounding communities and look forward to your success in 2014.

Be sure to stop by our Lamont location during the holiday season and don’t forget that Webb’s offers 24/7 service and support all year long.

May you have a fun filled holiday season!

From all of us at the Village of Andrew!

WARM WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Webb’s Machinery in Lamont wishes you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity.

Phone: 1.855.895.2189 4503 - 48th Street Box 95 Lamont AB T0B 2R0

To all our patients, we’d like to extend our best wishes for a happy holiday season, along with a healthy dose of gratitude for your trust in us.

Dr. John and Mrs. Slanina, Darlene, Brenda, Sharon, Lorna, and Leslie SANUS MEDICAL CLINIC and MARY IMMACULATE CLINIC MUNDARE

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013 - 3

Do you hear what I hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to

the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light

Movie answers Continued from Page 2 Answers 1) “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” 2) “Miracle on 34th Street” 3) “The Simpson’s Christmas” 4) “A Christmas Story” 5) “Home Alone” 6) “The Holiday” 7) “The Santa Clause” 8) “White Christmas”

9) “Jingle All the Way” 10) “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 11) “A Christmas Carol” 12) “The Polar Express” 13) “The Muppets Christmas Carol” 14) “Gremlins” 15) “Bad Santa” 16) “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 17) “Babes in Toyland” 18) “Elf”

Gingerbread Boy Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 Eggland's Best Egg, lightly beaten 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Decorating icing, nonpareils, red-hot candies or candies of your choice, optional Nutritional Facts 1 cookie (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 64 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Directions 1. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, molasses and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a soft dough.

2. Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm.

Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Decorate as desired. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

Little Drummer Boy Come, they told me pa rum pa pum pum Our newborn King to see pa rum pa pum pum Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pa pum pum To lay before the King pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum So to honor Him, pa rum pa pum pum When we come Baby Jesus pa rum pa pum pum I am poor boy too pa rum pa pum pum I have no gift to bring pa rum pa pum pum That's fit to give our King pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum Shall I play for you pa rum pa pum pum On my drum Mary nodded par rum pa pum pum The ox and lamb kept time pa rum pa pum pum I played my drum for him pa rum pa pum pum I played my best for him pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum Then he smiled at me pa rum pa pum pum Me and my drum, me and my drum

Here Comes

Christmas!

With glad tidings to you and your kin from all of us at this special season.

Blessings of the season Your good will has meant so much to us these past months.

We thank you for being such wonderful neighbors and friends and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year

From Staff and Students at

Lamontt Highh School Elementary School

We’d like to join you and your family in rejoicing at the birth of our Saviour as well as chime in with our best wishes and thanks to all for your support in 2013.

WILLIAM-JOHN McNEILL

Phone 780-895-2993 Fax 780-895-7502

- Students and Staff

Lamont Dental Clinic 780-895-2566

River Flows Mechanical Ltd.

• Plumbing • Heating •Drain Cleaning •Gas Fitting

May your home be filled with the love of Christmas.

From the Staff At All Steel Builders Phone:780-895-2215

HO...HO...

HOnk

If you love Christmas

Elk Island Mechancial

With greetings and gratitude from all of us to all of you at this joyous time of year.

5012 - 47 Avenue, Lamont

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

It ís been a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to seeing you

Dr. Dorothee Saleski and Ilse Saleski and Staff

again soon.

780-895-7620

4 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

MUNDARE EXTRAVAGANZA CHRISTMAS MARKET Wanda Ryan, left, and Toni Siracky, members of Mary Immaculate Hospital Auxiliary pose beside the LightA-Lites tree at the Mundare Extravaganza Christmas Market and Bake Sale on Dec. 7.

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos Everybody knows a turkey and some Mistletoe help to make the season bright Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow Will find it hard to sleep tonight They know that Santa’s on his way He's loaded lots of toys and goodies On his sleigh And every mother's Child is gonna spy to see if

Reindeer really know how to fly And so, I'm offering this Simple phrase to kids from One to ninety-two

Altho' it's been said many times Many ways “Merry Christmas to you”

White Christmas Hot Chocolate 3 cups light cream or half-and-half 3/4 cup vanilla candy melts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur-(Optional) Combine 1 cup of the cream with the candy in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add the remaining cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until everything is heated. Add the liqueur and stir. Garnish with more cinnamon. Serve warm.

Merry Christmas to all from management and staff of Lamont Foods!

LAMONT FOODS (780) 895 - 2080

Have a safe and happy holiday!

From our Family at Lamont United Church To Your Family: “A very Blessed Christmas and much hope, peace, joy and love in the New Year.

Join Us For Our Christmas Eve Communion Service at 8:30 PM This night our offering will be sent to “The Bissell Center” In Edmonton.

For the Catholic Communities of Our Lady of Angels Parish 10004-101 St. Fort Sask 780-998-3288 www.olafortsask.com

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2013 O.L.A. - 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 10:00 pm O.L.L. Lamoureux - 7:30 pm St. Michael - 5:00 pm Skaro - 5:30 pm Gibbons - 7:30 pm Redwater - 7:30 pm Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2013 O.L.A. - 10:00 am Lamont (Aux. Hosp.) - 9:00 am Gibbons - 11:00 am New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 2013 O.L.A. - 5:15 pm Lamont (Aux. Hosp) - 4:00 pm New Years Day, Jan. 1, 2014 O.L.A. - 10:00 am Skaro - 8:30 am Redwater - 10:00 am Gibbons- 11:30 am

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013 - 5

Buying a real Christmas tree made easy Christmas trees strung with coloured lights and covered in ornaments and other trinkets are staples of the holiday season. Finding the perfect tree and decorating it is as much a Christmas tradition as egg nog and bad gifts from distant aunts and uncles.

There is much debate over what tree is better -artificial or real -- but the fact of the matter remains that an artificial tree will not provide the aroma or experience a real tree can offer.

Before you go out shopping at your tree farm or just up the corner at the Christmas tree lot, first measure the openings of your home

and the space where you will set up your tree. A tree out in the open, or beneath the 12-foot ceilings of a warehouse store will look small. But when that same tree is brought into your home, it can be immense. A measuring tape can help remove any doubt about the tree's dimensions.

When selecting a tree, you want one that has been recently cut or is the freshest. If you're cutting the tree down yourself at a farm, it's easy to determine the tree's vitality.

However, it may not be so apparent at a tree lot where trees may have been sitting around since right after Thanksgiving.

Consider these pointers

when choosing a tree: • Fir trees tend to hold to their needles even when they start to dry out, making them ideal Christmas trees.

• Examine the tree you like carefully. A good one will look healthy, be vibrant green and have a strong pine aroma.

• If the tree has dry, brittle twigs, a musty smell or any sign of dryness or browning, you probably want to choose another as this one is past its prime.

• Look for a tree with strong branches to hold ornaments.

• The needles should be soft and flexible. They should not fall off easily if you run your hand

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over boughs of the tree.

Remember, a healthy tree can last several weeks if it is brought indoors freshly cut, making them ideal Christmas trees.

• Examine the tree you like carefully. A good one will look healthy, be vibrant green and have a strong pine aroma.

• If the tree has dry, brittle twigs, a musty smell or any sign of dryness or browning, you probably want to choose another as this one is past its prime.

• Look for a tree with strong branches to hold ornaments.

• The needles should be soft and flexible. They should not fall off easily if you run your hand over boughs of the tree.

Remember, a healthy tree can last several weeks if it is brought indoors freshly cut and maintained with regular watering.

Be sure to shake the tree out before you transport it home. This will loosen any dead branches and needles, which will make a mess of your car and home. Most tree lots and farms will wrap the tree in netting so that it stays condensed and portable for the trip home. Tie it securely so

you don't end up with an airborne tree on the roads home, which has happened to many people. Also, be sure to cut off an inch to two inches of the trunk off to promote good water absorption later on.

When the tree is home, carefully bring it indoors (those door measurements will come in handy now). Make sure that your tree stand will fit the circumference of the tree's trunk. Do not shave the sides of the trunk to get it to fit or you risk compromising how long the tree will last.

A cut tree first can absorb as much as 1 gallon of water 24 hours after it is cut. After that the general rule is that a tree needs approximately one quart of water per inch of trunk diameter.

Adding special mixes to the water will not help it

last any longer.

By following these tips you can ensure you have a beautiful and healthy tree to enjoy for the duration of the season.

Joyous May all your dreams come true this holiday season and beyond.

Lamont Travel

780-895-2101 Lamont, AB

...And d to o alll ourr neighbours,, KT Mechanical Ltd.

Kevin, Christine, Kyle, Kraig Tychkowsky • Heating • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration Lamont Ph: 780-292-2336 Fax: 780-895-2809 ktmechanical@hotmail.com

Many y thankss forr yourr goodwilll thiss past year!

Merry Christmas From

Elk Island Catering elkislandcatering@hotmail.com

780-895-2336 780-975-9592 Ch r i st i n e

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Kevin

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C raig

A Harvest of Good Tidings Lefsrud Seed & Processors Ltd. Many thanks for all the support we received.

Your well wishes are very much appreciated.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Kevin and Kyla Lefsrud Ed and Ellen Lefsrud

Merry Christmas, From our house to yours.

Trevor Schinkinger Trucking 780-220-5405 780-895-2349 Christmas!

The very word brings joy to our hearts.

No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given-when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.

Merry Christmas from

Hair Essentials Mundare

780-764-3009

~ Joan Winmill Brown

Merry Christmas from

Mundare Bottle Depot 780-764-2252 Kevin: 780-336-2500 Ed: 780-336-2588

Pick ups available for your Christmas Functions!

Santa Sees Everything Ho... Ho... Hope It’s Merry!

The list of people we want to thank is long, But your name is definitely on it!

We appreciate your being so good to us.

Stawnichy’s Meat Processing • 780-764-3912 Mundare Sausage House • 780-471-1010 4824 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

www.mundaresausage.com

6 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition December 17, 2013

NORAD to track: Jets to escort Santa on Christmas Eve The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region is set to track and escort Santa Claus during his annual visit to Canada and has selected four CF-18 fighter pilots for the high profile job.

They are LieutenantColonel Darcy Molstad, Captain Sébastien Gorelov, Captain Rich Cohen, and Captain Brian Kilroy.

Lieutenant-Colonel Darcy Molstad and Captain Sébastien Gorelov of 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3 Wing, Bagotville, Que., will conduct the first escort duties to welcome Santa into Canada off

Canada’s East Coast. As Santa transits into Western Canada, escort duties will switch over at Canada’s centre-point,

near the OntarioManitoba border to Captain Cohen and Captain Kilroy of 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron of 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alta.

Special NORAD SantaCams, positioned around the world, will take photos and video of Santa and his sleigh as he journeys around the

world. The SantaCams instantly download the photo and video imagery so that it may be viewed by children around the world on the NORAD Tracks Santa website at: w w w. n o r a d s a n t a . o rg on December 24. All related information will be available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Mandarin.

As NORAD has done since 1955, its Canadian Air Defence Sector Operations Centre at 22 Wing in North Bay, Ont., will alert NORAD when their radar and satellite

systems detect Santa approaching North America. Two CF-18 Hornet fighter jets from 3 Wing will launch to welcome Santa into Canadian airspace off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. As Santa zooms across Canada from east to west, two CF-18 Hornets from 4 Wing will then takeoff from Cold Lake to meet and relieve the Bagotville fighters of escort duty, ensuring Santa’s voyage through Western Canadian airspace is safe.

On December 24, chil-

We’re dispensing a large measure of good cheer, along with our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all our neighbours.

We appreciate your trust and we thank you for choosing us.

dren can also receive updates on Santa's journey by calling the traditional "NORAD Tracks Santa" telephone hotline at 1-877-HI NORAD (1877-446-6723), or by emailing NORAD at noradtrackssanta@gmail .com . In 2012, the NORAD Tracks Santa website received over 22 million unique visitors from nearly all the countries and territories around the world.

NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page neared 1.2 million followers, and over 129,000 people followed Santa on Twitter. On December 24

alone, NORAD "Santa Trackers" answered more than 114,000 telephone calls and received over 9,000 emails over a 25 hour period.

NORAD is a binational United States and Canadian organization, charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. NORAD performs its mission 365 days per year, but on December 24, NORAD performs an additional mission - tracking Santa around the world.

Christmas...

C hristmas.

VALUE DRUG MART Lamont

780-895-2411

Now Ser ving Our Best Wishes!

To our customers, neighbors, associates and friends, we extend our warm wishes for a truly satisfying and inspirational Christmas season.

Your business means a lot to us, and we thank you for your friendship and support this year.

Here’s hoping your holiday season is just the way you like it. It’s always a pleaure to serve folks like you, we sincerely appreciate your dining with us this past year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

BEAVER CREEK CO-OP

M & M’s Kozy Kitchen

780-895-2241

5029 - 50th St. Mundare 780-764-2227

Lamont

Greetings of the Seasons

L o o k f o r w a rd t o s e r ving you in 2014

Village of Chipman Mayor, Council & Staff

The Staff from Chipman Hotel

Hope It’s Uplifting!

May your spirits be lifted at this special time of year, and may you enjoy much good fortune in the year ahead.

Thank you for your continued support.

PRICE AUTOMOTIVE 4820 - 51 Street, Lamont 780-895-2882

There’s no place we’d rather be Than serving this community — And when the holiday is through, We feel privileged to remain with you!

Merry Christmas and many thanks to all our friends this holiday season.

We look forward to spending another year with you, and to providing you with the best service we can.

Town of Mundare Mayor, Council & Staff

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013 - 7

Kitchen Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies There's a good reason fitness club memberships tend to spike come January. After a holiday season spent party-hopping and letting their diets fall by the wayside, many people look to the gym as the means to helping shed those inevitable holiday pounds.

Perhaps no food is more popular around the holidays than cookies.

Cookies are as much a part of the holiday season as Christmas trees, long lines at the mall and kids searching the house for presents. For those with guests to entertain this holiday season,

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle-belling And everyone telling you Be of good cheer It’s the most wonderful time of the year (Wonderful time) It’s the hap-happiest season of all (wonderful time) With those holiday greetings And great happy meetings When friends come to call It’s the hap-happiest season of all There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for roasting And caroling out in the snow (out in the snow) There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories Of Christmases long, long ago It’s the most wonderful time of the year There be much mistletoe-ing

And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near It's the most wonderful time of the year, ooh ah Woah, there’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for roasting And caroling out in the snow (out in the snow) There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories Of Christmases long, long ago It’s the most wonderful time of the year (most wonderful time) There be much mistletoe-ing And hearts will be glowing When loved ones are near (loved ones are near) It's the most wonderful time (wonderful time) It's the most wonderful time (wonderful time) It's the most wonderful time of the year Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

the following recipe for "KitchenSink Chocolate Chip Cookies" from Elinor Klivans' "The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook" (Chronicle Books) is sure to please.

Kitchen-Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes About 36 Cookies 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup walnut halves or large pieces 1 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and chopped roughly in half Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smoothly blended, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during mixing. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until blended, about 1 minute. The mixture may look slightly curdled. On low speed, add the flour mixture, mix-

ing just until it is incorporated. Mix in the chocolate chips, pecans, walnuts, and almonds until evenly distributed.

Use a tablespoon to drop well-rounded tablespoonfulls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart.

Bake the cookies one sheet at a time until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are slightly colored, about 14 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to four days.

Choices: You can add 1 cup of raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots to the dough with the chips and nuts. White, bittersweet, or milk chocolate chips, or a combination, can be substituted for the semisweet chips.

˜ Season s Greetings & Warm wishes of love, peace, and laughter in 2014 ˜

Wishing all the best for you and yours through this holiday season & throughout the new year!!!

From the staff at

Gondola’s Steak and Pizza 5031 50 Ave, 780-895-7300

Robby Davis Trucking Inc. The year-end brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to you season s greetings and good wishes.

May your holidays and new year be filled with happiness!

Kowal Realty Mundare Alberta 780-764-4007

Merry Christmas December 20 & 23 Fill a Bag for only $20.00 (some exceptions)

At Christmas play, and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year

Colleen Holowaychuk

Vice Chair - Elk Island Public Schools

Lamont County Ward

We will be closed from Dec. 24, 2013 to January 5th, 2014.

Elk Island Thrift Store Mainstreet, Lamont 780-895-2800

780-895-2656

May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way For a fresh and bright new year.

Heres wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Andrew F.C.S.S

8 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

The Golden Wrapping Paper Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard just to keep food on the table for his family. This particular year a few days before Christmas, he punished his little fiveyear-old daughter after learning that she had used up the family's only roll of expensive gold wrapping paper.

As money was tight, he became even more upset when on

Christmas Eve he saw that the child had used all of the expensive gold paper to decorate one shoebox she had put under the Christmas tree. He also was concerned about where she had gotten money to buy what was in the shoebox.

Nevertheless, the next morning the little girl, filled with excitement, brought the gift box to her father and said, "This is for you, Daddy!"

As he opened the box, the father was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, now regretting how he had punished her.

But when he opened the shoebox, he found it was empty and again his anger flared. "Don't you know, young lady," he said harshly, "when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside the package!"

The little girl looked up at him with sad tears rolling from her eyes and whispered: "Daddy, it's not empty. I blew kisses into it until it was all full."

The father was crushed. He fell on his knees and put his arms around his precious little girl. He begged her to forgive him for his unnecessary anger.

An accident took the life of the child only a

short time later. It is told that the father kept this little gold box by his bed for all the years of his life. Whenever he was discouraged or faced difficult problems, he would open the box, take out an imaginary kiss, and remember the love of this beautiful child

To our customers who have supported us through the years

The First Noel The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place

Thank You &

where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three Fall reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

who had put it there.

In a very real sense, each of us has been given an invisible golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.

Anonymous

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought

Merry Christmas

from Jean and staff

Flower Pot 780-895-2589

Lamont

1-877-895-3454

May the holidays deliver an abundance of happiness and good cheer! Merry Christmas!

From Kelly’s Home Cooking Staff & Management Open in the Lamont Hotel

Merry Christmas

Closed Dec. 23-27 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thanks go out to all of my customers of 2013! I look forward to working with you in the new year!

Good Tidings and Merry Christmas!

Custom Capping • John Hawk • All Trades

Jakubec Farms Pork

Viking, AB 780•336•2503 Thank you for your loyalty and for supporting local.

We look forward to supplying you with our quality pork in 2014. ~Larry & Suzanne Jakubec

and a Happy New Year!

The staff and students of Mundare School;

wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year www.mundareschool.ca A school of dignity and respect.

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013 - 9

On Santa’s Team My grandma taught me everything about Christmas. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," jeered my sister. "Even dummies know that!"

My grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the truth, and I knew that the truth always went down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her world-famous cinnamon buns.

Grandma was home, and the buns were still warm. Between bites, I told her everything. She was ready for me.

"No Santa Claus!" she snorted.

"Ridiculous! Don't believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad. Now, put on your coat, and let's go."

"Go? Go where, Grandma?" I asked.

I hadn't even finished my second cinnamon bun.

"Where" turned out to be Kerby's General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. That was a bundle in those days.

"Take this money," she said, "and buy something for someone who needs it. I'll wait for you in the car." Then she turned and walked out of Kerby's.

I was only eight years old. I'd often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and

crowded, full of people scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, clutching that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy, and who on earth to buy it for. I thought of everybody I knew: my family, my friends, my neighbors, the kids at school, the people who went to my church.

I was just a b o u t thought o u t ,

wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough; but all we kids knew that Bobbie Decker didn't have a cough, and he didn't have a coat.

I fingered the ten-dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobbie Decker a coat. I settled on a red corduroy one that had a hood to it. It looked real warm, and he would like that. I didn't see a price tag, but ten dollars

when I suddenly thought of Bobbie Decker.

He was a kid with bad breath and messy hair, and he sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock's grade-two class. Bobbie Decker didn't have a coat. I knew that because he never went out for recess during the winter. His mother always

ought to buy anything. I put the coat and my ten-dollar bill on the counter and pushed them toward the lady behind it.

She looked at the coat, the money, and me. "Is this a Christmas present for someone?" she asked kindly. "Yes," I replied shyly. "It's ... for Bobbie. He's in

my class, and he doesn't have a coat."

The nice lady smiled at me. I didn't get any change, but she put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.

That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper and ribbons, and write, "To Bobbie, From Santa Claus" on it ... Grandma said that Santa always insisted on secrecy.

Then she drove me over to Bobbie Decker's house, explaining as we went that I was now and forever officially one of Santa's helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobbie's house, and she and I crept noiselessly and hid in the bushes by his front walk.

Suddenly, Grandma gave me a nudge. "All right, Santa Claus," she whispered, "get going."

I took a deep breath, dashed for his front door, threw the present down on his step, pounded his doorbell twice and flew back to the safety of the bushes and Grandma. Together we waited breathlessly in the darkness for the front door to open. Finally it did, and there stood Bobbie. He looked down, looked around, picked up his present, took it inside and closed the door.

Forty years haven't dimmed the thrill of those moments spent shivering, beside my grandma, in Bobbie Decker's bushes. That night, I realized that those awful rumors about Santa Claus were just what Grandma said they were: Ridiculous!

Santa was alive and well ... AND WE WERE ON HIS TEAM! Author Unknown

Bacon Spinach Strata Recipe Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 loaf (1 pound) day old bread, cut into 3/4inch cubes 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 9 Eggs 3 cups milk

“Rejoice in the spirit of Christmas which is Peace, the miracle of Christmas which is Hope, and the heart of Christmas which is Love”.

Board, Administration & Staff

Lamont Health Care Centre 780-895-2211

1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 382 calories, 22 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 204 mg cholesterol, 817 mg sodium, 25

g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Directions 1.

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender.

Place half of the bread cubes and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with bacon, cheddar

With warm wishes to our clients, friends and associates this holiday season.

We value your trust and thank you for seeing us this past year.

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cheese, mushroom mixture, spinach and remaining Swiss cheese and bread cubes.

2.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3.

Remove from

the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 4555 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly).

Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

New Years Greetings and a Merry Christmas to you and your families

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10 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

Bruderheim Elementary’s Search for Christmas

Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs

employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found,

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

In appreciation of our continued association, we extend our thanks, and our Best Wishes for the Holiday Season.

May Peace, Good Health, and Prosperity be yours now and through the New Year!

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Thank You

Lamontt County y Council d Stafff wishess all and d their r families residentss and a very y joyouss and d blessed Christmass Season.

May you and your loved ones rejoice in the splendour of all His creations during this beautiful and wondrous season.

We thank you sincerely for your valued business throughout the year!

From Cliff & Sharon & all the Staff of Our offices will be closed from December 21 21--29. We are open Monday and Tuesday December 30th & 31st, closed on January 1st and reopen on January 2nd.

Viking Auction Market Ltd. 780-336-2209

The Lamont Leader would like to thank every person and business who placed a Christmas Greeting ad in our Special Christmas issue this week. Your support is always appreciated. We are confident that 2014 will be our best year ever and wish the same for you.

Happy Holidays!

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 11

7 things to know about Christmas

CUTE LITTLE PERFORMERS IN MUNDARE Mundare School Kindergarten performers on Dec. 11.

Festive cocktail: The Candy Cane 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1/2 ounce heavy cream Dash of grenadine for color

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a candy cane.

The Christmas season is full of traditions, folklore and rich history.

However, amid all of the traditions we've come to know, there are many bits of trivia of which you may not be familiar.

Here are a few littleknown facts about Christmas.

1. The first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments were sold in 1880 by the former Woolworth department store.

2. Christmas trees originally featured actual lighted candles, which were naturally a fire hazard. So containers filled with water had to be kept near the tree.

3. Construction workers first erected an undecorated tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City in the early 1930s. They have been credited with start-

ing the annual tradition.

4. Although sometimes construed as sacriligious, the shortened form "Xmas" is actually derived from Christ's name and has been popular in Europe since the 1500s. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "Xristos," which means Christ.

5.

The National Confectioners Association reports that for 200 years candy canes were solid white. In the 1950s an automated machine was invented that could put on the red stripes.

6.

The idea of Christmas greeting cards started in Britain in the 1830s.

7. Christmas celebrations were banned in Boston between 1659 and 1681. Those caught celebrating would be fined.

Happy Holidays!

Peace On Ear th

All of us at Smith Insurance join in saying Thank you & wishing you a Happy Holiday & a prosperous New Year. ...And many thanks to you, our neighbors and friends at this special time of year.

Mayor, Council & Staff CLOSED

December 24 through December 27 From Noon December 31 2013, to January 1, 2014 We will re-open on January 2, 2014

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12 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

Twas The Night Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner! and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"

Merry Christmas to all from management and staff of

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Merryy Christmass andd bestt wishess too all!

We hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Chipman Fire Department

Seasons Greetings Wishing you the Love, Peace, and Happiness that the true meaning of Christmas brings.

From Ed Koroluk and Staff at Park Memorial

Lamont Foods!

LAMONT FOODS (780) 895 - 2080

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn t come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more. Dr. Seuss

Have a Splended Holiday Season From Dr. Mohamed , Dr. El-Hajj, Judy, and Mary Ann Wishingg youu a wonderfull Holidayy Season

Orthodox ‘V’ Charitable Association

Would like to thank all of our parishon ers for their support in the past year.

From Staff and Students at Bruderheim Elementary

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We wish all of you the safest of holidays,

Board, Management and Staff at Lamont County Housing Foundation.

and a Happy New Year!

Meeting the needs of housing for seniors in our community.

The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 13

Mama’s Happy Christmas It had seemed to the little Wendell children that they would have a very sad Christmas.

Mama had been very ill, and papa had been so anxious about mama that he could not think of anything else.

When Christmas Day came, however, mama was so much better that she could lie on the lounge. The children all brought their stockings into her room to open them.

"You children all seem as happy as if you had had your usual Christmas tree," said mama, as they sat around her.

"Why, I never had such a happy Christmas before," said sweet little Agnes. "And it's just because you are well again."

"Now I think you must all run out for the rest of the day," said the nurse, "because your mama wants to see you all again this evening."

"I wish we could get

up something expressly for mama's amusement," said Agnes, when they had gone into the nursery.

"How would you like to have some tableaux in here?" asked their French governess, Miss Marcelle.

"Oh, yes," they all cried, "it would be fun, mama loves tableaux."

So all day long they were busy arranging five tableaux for the evening.

The tableaux were to be in the room which had folding-doors opening into Mrs. Wendell's sitting-room.

At the proper time Miss Marcelle stepped outside the foldingdoors and made a pretty little speech. She said that some young ladies and a young gentleman had asked permission to show some tableaux to Mrs. Wendell if she would like to see them.

Mrs. Wendell replied that she would be charmed.

Then mademoiselle

announced the tableaux; opening the doors wide for each one. This is a list of the tableaux: First, The Sleeping Beauty; second, Little Red Riding Hood; third, The Fairy Queen; fourth, Old Mother Hubbard; fifth, The Lord High Admiral.

Miss Marcelle had arranged everything so nicely, and Celeste, the French maid, helped so much with the dressing, that the pictures all went off without a single mistake.

Mama was delighted.

She said she must kiss those dear young ladies, and that delightful young man who had given her such a charming surprise.

So all the children came in rosy and smiling.

"Why, didn't you know us?" asked the little Lord Admiral.

"I know this," said mama, "I am like Agnes; I never had such a happy Christmas before."

Author Unknown

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

From All Of Us At

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Viking AB

As we welcome the holiday and all that it represents, we’re reminded of the many people who have pulled for us this year, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With warm wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.

GENERAL AUTO Lamont 780-895-7446

LAMONT ALLIANCE CHURCH WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO OUR CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M AND A FREE AFTERNOON OF SKATING, HOT CHOCOLATE, TEA, COFFEE, CHRISTMAS BAKING AND SNACKS. JANUARY 1ST, NEW YEARS DAY FROM 1:00PM UNTIL 3:30PM AT *THE Lamont Recreation center rink, half of the rink will be for those who wish to play hockey and the other half for families to skate together.*

EVERYONE WELCOME AND ITS ALL FREE.

Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.

Frosty the Snowman, is a fairytale, they say.

He was made of snow, but the children know he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, was alive as

he could be; and the children say he could laugh and play, just the same as you and me.

Thumpety t h u m p , t h u m p , thumpety t h u m p , thump, look at Frosty go.

Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, over the hills of snow.

Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day, so he said, "Let's run, and

we'll have some fun now, before I melt away."

Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there, all around the square, sayin', "Catch me if you can."

He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop; and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, "Stop!"

For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye, sayin' "Don't cry, I'll be back again some day."

14 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart. [repeats]

Lamont Light Up

O Come All Ye Faithful O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him born the King of angels; O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

God of God light of light Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb; Very God begotten not created: O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation Sing all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest:

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

See how the shepards summoned to his cradle.

Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear; We too will thither hend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

The year-end brings no greater pleasure than the opportunity to express to you season's greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and new year be filled with happiness!

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Tammy, Dennis, And Staff would like to Thank you for the good times in 2013!

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Wishing Everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

To Our Valued Customers that have supported us in the past, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year !

Lambert Love , Family & Staff

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Love’s Custom Meats Vegreville, Alberta

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Merry Christmas, From Sheron,

your long time Hairstylist

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas & all the best in 2014 Mundare Fire Department

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Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays

Seasons Greetings!

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The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 15

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Lyrics as recited by Boris Karloff from the popular Christmas show You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch You really are a heel, You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch, You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel!

You're a monster, Mr.

Grinch, Your heart's an empty hole, Your brain is full of spiders, you have garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch, I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine-and-ahalf foot pole!

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch, You have termites in your smile,

You have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, Mr. Grinch, Given a choice between the two of you'd take the seasick crocodile!

You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch, You're the king of sinful sots, Your heart's a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots, Mr.

Grinch, You're a three decker sauerkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce!

You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch, With a nauseous super "naus"!, You're a crooked dirty jockey and you drive a crooked hoss, Mr. Grinch,

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem."

Hark! the herald angels

sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ, by highest heav'n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.

Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th'incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,

Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail! the heav'n born Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die:

Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

Your soul is an appalling dump heap overflowing with the most disgraceful assortment of rubbish imaginable mangled up in tangled up knots!

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch,

You're a nasty wasty skunk, Your heart is full of unwashed socks, your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Grinch, The three words that best describe you are as follows, and I quote, "Stink, stank, stunk"!

Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes. In this loveliest of seasons may you find many reasons for happiness.

Merryy Christmas From Managment and Staff from Mundare ATB

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Lamont DECEMBER 24, 2013 COUNCIL MEETING has been CANCELLED

Next Scheduled meeting is January 14, 2014

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HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE Town of Lamont Administration and Public Works offices will be closed December 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to January 5, 2014.

Town Office will reopen January 6, 2014 HOLIDAY GARBAGE SCHEUDLE The garbage pickup for residential and commercial during the holidays has been scheduled for Tuesday December 24 and Tuesday December 31, 2013.

Pickup will return to regular Wednesday schedule January 8, 2014.

Reminder that 2014 Tax Installments are due January 1, 2014, 2014 Dogs Tags are due January 1, 2014 T H A N K - Y O U T O T H E L I G H T- U P C O M M I T T E E A N D A L L T H E VO L U N T E E R S W H O M A D E T H E W I N T E R WONDER LIGHTS SUCH A BIG SUCCESS AND A FA M I LY F U N F I L L E D D AY F O R A L L

Mayor,, Councill & Staff wishess everyonee a Very Merry y Christmass andd a Happy y New w Year!!

16 - The Lamont Leader special Christmas edition, December 17, 2013

The St.s Peter and Paul Shrine in Mundare is framed by a pretty winter scene, as taken by Leader Editor Michelle Pinon.

Students capture Christmas feelings with art

Lamont High (above and below) Bruderheim (above and below)