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Vol. 10, No. 37, Tuesday, July 14, 2015

SOD TURNING CEREMONY PHOTO BY MICHELLE PINON

Members of Bruderheim town council held a sod turning ceremony on the site of the new main street commercial-retail project on Friday , July 10. Pictured from left to right are: Coun. Patricia Lee, Realtor Tim Henningar, Coun.

George Campbell, Mayor Karl Hauch, Castle Rock Contracting Ltd. Project Manager Gary Bagnell, Coun. Wayne Olechkow, and Coun. Shelley Ross.

Construction on the mutimillion dollar project began earlier in the week, and is expected to take six months.

Lakeland REA alleges ‘hostile takeover’ by ATCO Electric Michelle Pinon Editor

‘ATCO Attempting Hostile Takeover Of Lakeland REA’ That was the headline on the fr ont page of the Lakeland Rural Electrification Association’s (REA) July 2015 newsletter.

The article went on to state, “While in ongoing negotiations for a new wire owner agr eement with Lakeland REA, ATCO served the boar d of directors with an

unsolicited purchase offer. Then befor e the board could r espond or evaluate the offer, ATCO proceeded to blitz our membership with misleading information.”

In response, the Lakeland REA put half page advertisements in several local newspapers, including The Lamont Leader, to advise members in the region of a series of information sessions it would be hosting between July 7 and July 15.

The July 7 information

session at the Mundar e Senior Citizens Centr e saw about 80 members filter through the facility where REA representatives and board members circulated the July 2015 newsletter, June 15 letter from ATCO Electric confirming its pr oposal to purchase Lakeland REA’s electric distribution system in the amount of $30 million, as well as a message fr om the board of dir ectors stating its opposition of the proposal.

Bernie Klammer,

President and Director at Large of the Lakeland REA, told The Lamont Leader during the information session in Mundare, that he was personally served with written notification of the purchase offer at his Vegreville area farm.

Klammer said he wanted ATCO representatives to sign a non-disclosur e agreement, before he would accept the letter .

The representatives said they did not have the authority to do so, and later that day Klammer

said he r eceived a letter from ATCO via fax of the purchase offer.

Klammer said he would have 14 days to disburse the pur chase offer to REA members.

Before he could disburse the purchase offer, Klammer stated, “ATCO started blitzing our members.”

Klammer maintains that he was not given sufficient time to notify members, and feels ATCO contravened its code of conduct.

Klammer reiterated,

“Their is no intent to sell on the part of the board.”

He also stated that it would be rather dif ficult to negotiate a new wir e owner agreement with ATCO given the r ecent actions of ATCO. Both ATCO and the Lakeland REA have until Dec. 31, 2015 to negotiate a new wire owner agreement.

As far as r eaction and feedback from Lakeland REA members, Klammer said it has been positive.

Continued on Page 5

2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Bruderheim town council discusses annexation proposal Landowner consultation will continue and plan developed Michelle Pinon Editor

Municipal intern Jordan Panasiuk came before Bruderheim town council last Wednesday evening to update members on the annexation process.

Panasiuk, who has been working in conjunction with Town of Bruderheim Chief Administrative Officer Patty Podoborozny, said they had verbally contacted all but two of the affected residents (14 in total) to date.

The affected landowners also received written notification of the proposed annexation that would encompass about 1,100 acres recently, and they will be following up with all of the landowners to listen to their questions and concerns.

Podoborozny said once they are satisfied they have talked and listened to residents, the town will give notification to Lamont County that it wants to annex the land.

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch stated, “They (Lamont County) see this, (the annexation) as a natural progression,

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch and that’s a positive sign.”

Once the consultation phase is complete, they will move forward with developing a transition period for residents.

After that, the town will negotiate in good faith with Lamont County, and submit the negotiation to the Municipal Government Board (MGB).

When questioned by coun. Wayne Olechow, as to the reaction of landowners to the annexation, Pansiuk said their main concern are mill rates and assessment.

They also had questions regarding water, sewer, and garbage collection;

and if there would be any limitations of land use.

Panasiuk said they will have to develop a transistion plan, but that any current farming operations would not be affected in any way. “If they try to change or expand their operations, it could be a problem. Farmers would not be eligible for tax exemptions, but they would pay a lower tax rate for a specified period of time.

Coun. Patricia Lee asked if there was a recommended guideline, but Panasiuk said they really don’t know how long the transition period would take, so he couldn’t say for sure. If a landowner contests the annexation, then the town would have to conduct a public hearing.

Based on the results from the public hearing the MGB may make changes and recommendations.

Then the proposal is sent to the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The Minister then signs an order in council if approved or approved in part.

The report was accepted as information.

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ATCO Gas helps break the ice on Bruderheim arena fundraiser

PHOTO BY MICHELLE PINON

ATCO Gas District Supervisor Larry Gullekson presented a $2,500 cheque to Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch to put towards the ice plant fundraiser during councilʼs July 8th meeting. Councillors in attendance were: Wayne Olechow, left, Patricia Lee, Shelley Ross, George Campbell and Jillian Melnick.

Michelle Pinon Editor

Bruderheim Mayor Karl Hauch, and his colleagues on town council, were happy to receive a $2,500 cheque from ATCO Gas during their July 8th meeting.

ATCO District Supervisor Larry Gullekson made the presentation to council, and updated members on its activities over the past year. The $2,500 donation is to help the town with its fundraising efforts to replace the arena’s ice plant.

In a news release from ATCO Gas, President Bill Stephens stated, “For Bruderheim and most rural communities, the ice arena is the recreational hub for families and youth of all ages. Supporting projects like this demonstrates our commitment to healtheir lifestyles and an improved quality of life for residents in the communities we serve.”

Judy Koschade, community services director for the Town of Bruderheim agreed. “Winter is long in Alberta and recreation is important during the winter months. The indoor arena is an important amenity that gives residents an opportunity for health and wellness all year.”

The Bruderheim arena provides winter recreational space to Bruderheim and many other surrounding communities including: Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Josephburg, Redwater, and Lamont.

The estimated cost for the new ice plant is $475,000 and to date, approximately $75,000 has been raised.

Mayor Hauch said it is exciting to see the the number of community initiatives ATCO Gas is involved in, and encouraged the company to participate in the Canada Day and Heartland Ag. Days Parades in the future.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAMONT HEALTH CARE CENTRE Has an immediate opening for a

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MAINTENANCE WORKER I Duties will include among others: Grounds maintenance, painting, building repairs, portering supplies, assisting with equipment repairs, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Grade XII, Building Operator’s Certificate A combination of education, experience and related skills will be considered.

Salary in accordance with Multi-Employer/AUPE General Services Agreement.

Closing date: July 24th, 2015

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

There is always a smiling face of an interpreter to greet visitors at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Special events and activities are held throughout the summer for local and international tourists to enjoy.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW MCDONALD

Students from Lamont Elementary School enjoyed a year end field trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village recently. This student keeps a close eye on the blacksmith during the tour.

Apply to: Robert SAWCHUK, Supervisor Plant Operations & Maintenance Department Lamont Health Care Centre PO Box 479 5216 53rd Street Lamont AB T0B 2R0 Phone: 780-895-2211 FAX: 780-895-7305

4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Opinion

From Where I Sit: I Wonder

7By Hazel Anaka Sometimes when we push the limits, circumstances snap us back.

Sometimes when we think we’re invincible, we get flattened.

Sometimes when we misalign our priorities,

we’re forced to regroup.

Those setbacks can be anything from job loss to personal disappointments to health problems. They all serve to put us back on our heels and screw with our welllaid plans. They throw us off our schedule for the day, week, or even lifetime.

If we’re awake, they also teach us something about life and ourselves.

If we’re smart, we get ‘it’ the first time.

Awhile back I was fighting a head cold. At its worst I suffered a severe headache, congestion, and ironically a runny nose. Throw in some phlegm, fatigue, and a cough for good

measure. Because most of us can’t (or won’t) take to our sick beds, I tried powering through cuz, ahem I’m very busy doing important timesensitive work. Oh, sure I snuck in a couple naps and felt momentarily better but over all it lasted way too long for my liking and is now finally gone. Not that I was alone in that. There was a ‘thing going around’ that lingers for weeks.

About the same time, on the day after a therapeutic massage as I was walking to the house after performing a marriage, I fell. I stepped lengthwise on a garden hose, twisted my left ankle and landed heavi-

ly on my right knee.

Like most people I was stunned.

Couldn’t believe it happened, stopped to assess the damage. I knew my knee was hurt but couldn’t believe my silky dress pants were totally untouched. The road rash covered about three square inches and hurt like hell.

I sent a picture to Grady, who at five, is quite familiar with this type of injury. When he called his first words were ‘move the hose’ and then announced that my aloe vera plant is ‘a small miracle at healing.’

So I spent the day thanking God I didn’t tear my Achilles’ tendon

Victim Services Advocates: People who have a ‘calling” One way to test the nobility of a person in a particular position, is to find out what the benefits are to them in doing the work.

For instance, back at the turn of the 20th Century when doctors sometimes got paid with a sack of garden vegetables - after taking a makeshift snowmobile the villagers provided for him/her through a blizzard to deliver a baby - it was almost with 100 percent certainty that Doc was practising medicine because of a “calling.”

Enter money, fame and power. As soon as any of these personal benefits become involved in any profession, questions arise about whether the person is doing it for the right reasons. That doesn’t mean the person will not be good at their job, but it does attract more people to the work who don’t have the same humanity and compassion, love and calling.

One “job” we can be certain is strictly filled by people with the calling, are advocates for Victims Services. These individuals volunteer their time to become trained in essential jobs for absolutely no pay.

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When police need to notify a local family of an accident or death, advocates may be called in to help the family with tasks they can not perform because of shock or despair.

Advocates are trained to comfort the family, and to offer their assistance and help however required.

It can be a dangerous job as well, as there are times when the knowledge of trained advocates can be beneficial in cases of domestic abuse. Any policeman can tell you a domestic call can be the most dangerous and unpredictable of situations due to the conflicting feelings of the victim.

Needless to say the hours of advocates can be even worse than the pay, and they are often wonderfully faceless people in the community that you may, or may not, wave to at the local grocery store.

In our messed up, topsy-turvy, society in which we tend to idolize famous people for no apparent reason, advocates are a good reminder that sometimes it is the meek who are the real heroes.

Kerry Anderson

Kerry Anderson Publisher

(or break a wrist) and gimping around gingerly with my wrenched back and wreaked knee.

I took to my bed.

But the pain was not limited to my lower body. The day before I paid a dermatologist good money to do something called electrofulguration to five raised spots on my face. My bangs and the side arms of my glasses don’t quite cover the areas. Between the shiny antibacterial ointment, the swelling from the freezing injection sites, and the red dots themselves I was a bit of a mess. I felt beat up and battered but God knows I’ve recovered from worse so I didn’t suc-

cumb to my injuries.

Through it all, I was forced to slow down and stop. To ponder whether it was inattention or a karmic joke. To take the time to rest, refresh, shut down, leave the work alone, to put me first. I wonder when this lesson will stick, from where I sit.

Letter to the Editor EINP Not your speedway I find it very disheartening to know that people find the park to be their own speedway.

The past few weeks one vehicle in the morning seems to think that the speed limit of 60 km/hr does not apply to them.

The park has known and unknown dangers, the animals, the visitors, which include children, elderly and adults, family pets, people on bikes all there to enjoy the

Michelle Michelle Pinon Pinon Editor Editor

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park. Then a Jeep comes whipping through the park.

What if one of those children pop out of the bush onto the road and you can’t stop because of your speed?

Animals are known to jump out of the bush without warning; you will hit them. The calf bison are known to dart in front of vehicles as they are just learning what they are. I have forwarded the license plate to the RCMP and pictures of

this vehicle passing on a double solid line.

This park is there for everyone to ENJOY, not become YOUR speedway. If you cannot stick to the 60 km/hr speed limit, take the highway, stop endangering the park, animals and all who actually enjoy it.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 5

Air quality warning issued KERRY ANDERSON Beaver County, Lamont County and many other areas near and including Edmonton have been given a 10 rating late last week by the Air Quality Health Index issued Saturday.

The entire area has been covered in smoke from forest fires in Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta.

Healthy adults likely felt nothing more than eye or throat irritation, however elderly or those with lung conditions like asthma could have worse symptoms.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a precautionary air quality warning for Beaver County, Lamont County, Flagstaff County, Provost and Wainwright MDs, Vermilion River County, Two Hills and

Minburn counties.

To reduce exposure to the current air conditions, all individuals can: • Reduce presence of smoke in indoor environments: • Close and lock all outside windows and doors, including attached garage doors • Turn down furnace thermostats and furnace fans to the minimum setting. Do not attempt to extinguish pilot light.

• If you have an airconditioner, keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside.

• Avoid running fans, such as “whole-house fans” or “fresh air ventilation systems”, that bring more smoky outdoor air inside.

• Switch all floor registers to closed position

• Close fire place dampers on wood burning fireplaces.

• Do not use wood burning fireplace, wood stoves or other smokeproducing appliances or features, including candles.

• If you must drive to another location, keep windows and vents closed. Run your car fans on re-circulate mode to avoid drawing in outdoor air.

• Reduce levels of physical activity, as necessary, to decrease the inhalation of airborne pollutants.

• Do not smoke tobacco – smoking puts added stress on your lungs and those around you.

Individuals with respiratory conditions (such as COPD and asthma), and individuals with existing cardiovascular

conditions (such as angina, previous heart attack and congestive heart failure), may notice a worsening of symptoms, due to the current air conditions. These individuals should monitor for worsening of symptoms and take the precautions routinely recommended by their physicians if a worsening of symptoms occurs. Children and elderly are also at higher risk of smoke-related illness.

Individuals experiencing symptoms can also call Health Link at 811 to speak to a registered nurse.

Air quality can vary with weather conditions and prevailing winds.

Because air quality is expected to be variable, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Continued from Page 1 If members want to sell, Klammer said they would need to petition the board of directors, and have signatures from at least 25 per cent of the total membership which currently stands at 1,438, in order to request a special general meeting. More than 66 per cent of members would have to vote in favour in order to sell their shares.

Klammer said support for the Lakeland REA “seems very significant” at this point in time.

“Members recognize the

value of our business model and what a monopoly by ATCO and Fortis would mean.” The general consensus is that electricity rates would increase if members sold their shares. As far as rates are concerned, Klammer said ATCO would first have to make application to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC).

Brent Kobelke, ATCO regional manager of the southeast region, stated it is ATCO’s intent to renegotiate a new wire owner agreement with the Lakeland REA. “Our

current wire owner agreement expires on December 31 of this year, and we’re continuing to negotiate a new agreement with the Lakeland REA.” As to whether Lakeland REA members want to remain with the co-operative or sign on with ATCO is entirely up to them. “We just wanted to make sure its membership knows,” added Kobelke, in response to ATCO’s recent blitz campaign.

Kobelke said this is the first time ATCO has made a purchase offer to

Lakeland REA. Kobelke said ATCO and the Lakeland REA have had agreements since early 2000.

Kobelke would not directly answer questions in regards to Lakeland REA’s allegations of ATCO launching a hostile takeover, he said the membership will decide what they want to do. If the vast majority of Lakeland REA members sell their shares to ATCO, they will have to co-apply to the AUC.

Church Calendar For more information call 780-895-2780

PHOTO BY MICHELLE PINON

Crews were busy pouring cement for the foundation for the entryway addition of the Lamont County administration office late Tuesday afternoon.

Orthodox V Parishes

Lamont Alliance Church

All services start at 10 am unless otherwise noted

44 St. & 50 Ave. 780-895-2879

Sunday Divine Liturgy 10 am

Pastor Ron Wurtz

780-895-2149

Sunday Service 10 am

5306 - 51 Ave., Lamont, AB 780-895-2145 Rev. Deborah Brill

Summer teacher series: “Moments in time with the Master” Vacation Bible School - Aug 17-21

Sunday Service 9:30 am

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Everyone Welcome ~ Come Join Us!

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Sunday, Worship Time 11:15am

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Concert: Wed. July 22 - 7:30 pm

Available from Ed & Norma 780-895-7597 or Sheila 780-895-2971 or at Home Hardware

Lamont Auxiliary Chapel Saturday Evenings 4:00 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel - Skaro 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 8:30 am St. Michael the Archangel - St. Michael 2nd and 4th Sundays 8:30 am

Everyone Welcome!

AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:00 pm

For further information please call O.L.A. Fort Saskatchewan at 780-998-3288

The Great Plains - Darrel & Saskia ~ Folk, Celtic Bluegrass & Gospel ~ Tickets $15/person

5008 - 50 St. Bruderheim 780-796-3543 Pastor Richard Williams

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- The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

La ont ish a e hosts s ecial a ily orientated outdoor event

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PINON

These young boys were busy trying their hand at archery with the assistance of certified instructors during the two day e ent a t the Lamont Fish Pond. ing, and get the whole Brasic said fishing is event that is held in the schedule, being out in tion on July 4 and 5.

Michelle Pinon family involved.

The uite affordable, and province.

Kranrod said nature, relaxing, and “Every event has a Editor event also helps pull kids there are many accessible reconnecting with fami- the ACA is holding 15 local champion, and its the Lamont ish ame ly. Cabela’s retail market- events this year, the most away from the scr een areas to fish in the Destination fun. and make eye contact region. stated ing manager Adam ever since since the iniThe Lamont ish Pond Association,” ACA Vice President Ken Brasic agrees. Brasic said tiative began a few short instead of thumb contact. was the site of a funyears ago. or example, the company was filled weekend of fishing Kranrod. “These events are always fr ee,” added approached three years there were 00 particiand archery recently. pants at the W abamun Many first timers took Kranrod. “It gives mem- ago to help out with the Josh Taschuk bers of the general public event. It started of f as and ort Saskatchewan advantage of the Kids fishing events.

Can Catch pr omotion a chance to r econnect helping donate a couple * Full machine shop for Brasic has a passion for sponsored by the Alberta with family and the out- of rods, to offering basic instruction. ow, the outdoors, and loves C o n s e r v a t i o n doors.” repairs or production sharing it with people of Cabela’s gives a way a Kranrod said it’s not Association (ACA), in * Machine shaft repair, surface build up handful to hundr eds of all ages. He says Kids con unctions with ust about learning to & surface harding Can Catch is a great way fish or trying archery, it’s fishing rods to particiCabela’s, and the local * Light steel fabrication to introduce kids to fishpants at each and every about not having a fish and game associa* CNC Plasma cutting table for custom parts

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a h Chipman Car Crafters wishes to thank all sponsors & participants for making our Ken Kranrod, Vice President of the lberta Conser ation ssociation, left, poses with Lamont Fish Game President Robyn Butler , rchery Chair Murray Laronde, and dam Brasic, retail marketing manager with Cabela s. Below, Lamont Fish Game fishing chair Ken ngman, gi es these newbies some pointers on the dock.

Show n’ Shine

a Great Success!

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 7

Local musician to hold charity concerts

Michelle Pinon Editor

“It’s all about the kids.”

Local musician Dean Stokes said “the kids” are the reason why he recently decided to hold three local charity concerts in Chipman, Lamont, and Ashmont from July 24 to 26.

Stokes, who heard about Protection For The Unprotected, said he decided to help out the charitable organization, (which raises awareness of child abuse in the Lakeland area), by putting on three concerts to raise funds for the non-profit organization.

“We all know people who have suffered down these roads,” said Stokes, who approached local hotel owners to see if they would provide venues for his upcoming concerts. “All proceeds from the con-

certs will go to Protection For The Unprotected.”

Stokes said there are victims who have never shared their story with anyone, and have suffered alone. He feels that by shining a light on the issue, that maybe it would give kids the courage to deal with it, and reach out to them (Protection For The Unprotected).

Protection For The Unprotected, describes themselves as: “a group of people that want to raise awareness on child abuse.” The group’s website states, “We want to let everyone know that it is yours and our responsibility to report any abuse by law. We do not offer counselling or advice, we will not give our personal opinions. We are trying to let children know that abuse is not ok, and that there are people out there that care and are willing to support them in time of trouble. If abuse is reported to us we will con-

tact the RCMP and Child Services. A child’s safety is our main concern.”

Stokes, owner of Best West Roofing, and has resided in Lamont County for the past three years, is excited about reuniting with fellow members of the Groove Brothers Band, who are based in his hometown of St. Catharine’s, Ontario. The concerts will also feature other local artists, will bring a blend of rock ‘n roll and jazzy blues, and even a bit of Seasame Street to the mix. “It’s all for a good cause. Ironically, the first song Stokes ever recorded, 20 years ago, is titled: Hey Man, Won’t You Listen To The Children.

The Lamont Community Fair Committee offers a Heartfelt Thank You to all the Volunteers, Service groups and Parade participants;to Everyone who attended our fair and spentthe day with us;andto the all the Sponsors listedbelow for their generous support towardthe Tractor Pull event.

We appreciate that without the support of our sponsors, volunteers, service groups, fair attendees and everyone who contributed in some way, the Lamont Community Fair & 1st Annual Perogy Festival would not have been the great success it was.

Versatile musician Dean Stokes and the Groove Brothers Band will be reunited for a charity tour in support of Protection for the Unprotected. The tour will kick off on July 24th with a concert at the Chipman Hotel.

Thank You ALL! We look forward to seeing Everyone again next year!

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Andrew School celebrates achievements during year end activities

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREW SCHOOL

Two students from Grades 1-6 were chosen for the 2015 Citizenship Awards at Andrew School. Pictured from left to right are: Principal Daniel Verhoeff, Katelyn Yaremie, Taylor Lamash, Trent Grosul, Trai Litke, Keith Beaton, Nola Sagstuen, Jessica Dublanko, Rylee Yadlowski and Assistant Principal TJ Kennerd. Missing were: Kaylee Marianicz, Kaden Sumner, Darious Dalpe and Abigail Marianicz.

Submitted by Andrew School The final day for Andrew School elementary students on Friday, June 26, was packed with awards, celebrations and fun.

The morning assembly saw Jayla MuyresMcMullan presented with the Lynnale Melenka Memorial Art Award which included a beautiful art set.

Twelve students from grades 1-6 were chosen for Citizenship Awards.

Presentations were made by the Andrew Willingdon St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association.

Thank you’s were given to volunteers and good bye’s were said to three staff members moving on to other schools.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecued lunch and the afternoon was spent in the school playground where students earned tickets competing in various events. The final activity of the day was the dunk tank. Students used the tickets they earned to get dunked or have the opportunity to dunk Principal Verhoeff or Assistant Principal Kennerd.

A huge thank you to parent council and all the parent volunteers who made this day so memorable. Students headed home with huge smiles on their faces and the odd tear.

Enjoy a safe summer and we will see you on August 31st!

The Grade 3 & 4 class designed a special good-bye card for outgoing principal Daniel Verhoeff. Students Taylor Lamash and Jayla Muyres-McMullan, made the presentation.

Proud winner of the Lynnale Melenka Memorial Art Award was Grade 4 student Jayla Muyres-McMullan standing with her teacher Mrs. Morie.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015 -

La ont Ag ociety ready to show case new venue to the co unity Michelle Pinon Editor

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PINON

erek n erarity, chair of the Lamont Summer Si ler Rodeo, and fellow olunteers are working hard to prepare the site of its new agricultural grounds southwest of Lamont for the upcoming three day e ent.

There will be separate pit set up for the exciting emolition erby and Combine Krunch e ents. ll hands were on deck for a weekend workbee on July 11 and 12 at the ag. society s new home a short distance away from the Town of Lamont.

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Rodeo fans will be able to look forward to steer wrestling, saddle bronc, tie down roping, bull riding, and barrel racing during the two day rodeo on July 24 and 25 at the new agricultural grounds near Lamont.

The Lamont District Agricultural Society will be returning to its old r oots while celebrating its new root when it holds its upcoming Summer Sizzler Rodeo from July 24-2 at the new Conrad Schinkinger Memorial r ounds, a short distance from the Town of Lamont.

The weather for ecast looks good and ag. society volunteers are putting in long hours to get everything prepared for their inaugural thr ee day event that will take place on their 4 acr e property located ust off Highway 831. Turn west on Township Road 552 West and the gate will be less than 1 4 mile away on the right hand side.

Event chair Derek Inverarity, said there is no cap on admission for the rodeo, and that both spectators and competitors will have plenty of room to roam, as well as sites for free camping for the entire weekend.

“It’s a huge first year for us, and we hope people will come out and have a good time and support the ag. society.” Inverarity said the Schinkinger family did a lot of gr oundwork at the new memorial grounds, and he said they (the ag. society) couldn’t have done it without their support. The ag. society has also r eceived a lot of support fr om Lamont County, local businesses, and community groups.

The event will have a lot to of fer spectators with the Rodeo, armer ’s Market, Bench Show , Demolition Derby, Combine Kr unch, and Little Sizzlers Kids un Rodeo.

The Summer Sizzler Rodeo will kick off riday with the Bench Show Display at 5 p.m.

Rodeo action will get underway at p.m.

Admission is only $5, and includes the special half-time show with the Dare Devil Divas T rick Riders.

Saturday will start of f with a pancake br eakfast.

The bench show will be open fr om a.m. to 3 p.m. and armer’s Market will be between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Inverarity says the Rodeo will begin with the rand Entry by members of the Bonnyville host Riders at 1 p.m. an favourite Tyson Wagner will be clowning around with the cr owd throughout the afternoon. olks with young childr en are encouraged to register their little ones for the Mutton Bustin during intermission. Action will switch gears around 5 p.m. with the full size car demolition derby and preliminary heats for the Combine Krunch. The final event of the day will be a dance featuring Sweet Te uila. Attendance at the dance will be capped at 500 due to regulations. lap acks will be flying Sunday morning and the Little Sizzler’s un Rodeo will begin at 1 1 a.m. “We already have 30 entir es,” said Inverarity. There will be mutton bustin, sheep scramble, catch and dr ess a sheep, stick horse barr el and pole races, dummy ropin, goat tyin, and team chuck wagon races. The Demolition Derby, that will feature minis and trucks will start at 12 noon, followed by the finals of the Combine Krunch.

This is the first time the ag. society will be having a three day event, and ther e will plenty of activities for people of all ages. “We’re looking for a lot of community support,” said Inverarity. Everything is coming together, and Inverarity can’t wait for r odeo weekend to arrive. Either can its fans.

“We’re looking for a lot of community support,” said Inverarity.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Remembering Conrad... is li elong assion or rodeo and co

unity service lives on

e al n Matia o Our Dad was a wonderful man, who made it his life’s work to help those around him.

It is an honour to see his name and legacy r emembered at the new location of the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial rounds. We are forever grateful to the Lamont Agricultural Society for continuing to remember our Dad and the work he did for his community. We miss him immensely , but r ecalling the fond memories we have has eased us thr ough these last seven years. W e would like to shar e a few of these memories with the Lamont community, so they have a better insight to the man behind the name of the new rodeo grounds.

Our Dad was born and raised in the Lamont ar ea by his Aunt Jenny and ncle Paul Kostyshyn when his Mom passed away shortly after his birth. He attended school in Lamont and had a keen interest in sports, trucks and a love of animals. Being an only child, he would rig up ways to play hockey by himself by taping goalie pads to his dog so he could have his own goalie. Even at a young age he was thinking outside the box After attending school, Dad went on to work in the oilfield by hauling water. Since he was so isolated in the camps, he always made sure he was prepared for anything. He carried ar ound every tool and gadget imaginable, because “you ust never know”. This organization and preparedness proved to be a gr eat skill that helped him and those ar ound him out of many dilemmas. Dad soon had his own water tr uck and decided that starting his own constr uction company was the path he wanted to take so he formed Schinkinger Construction ust outside the town of Lamont.

He met our Mom, Carole Strauss from Bruderheim and they were married in May of 1 70. They went on to have five of us childr en Tracy, Trevor, Travis, Terralyn and Troy. He was also a proud Papa to three grandchildren Taylor, Tyson and Trent.

Dad dabbled in farming with our family’s ighthawk arms. He encouraged us kids to become members of Lamont 4-H Beef Club and spent many years helping us with our 4-H activities. Looking back, this is something we gr eatly value as the 4-H club taught us many life skills we still use today.

We went on various r oad trips as a family to the .S. and B.C. and we always listened to krainian m u s i c whenever we were on the road.

He was an amazing Dad and Papa who taught us the value of hard work, but also the importance of spending time with family and Conrad with his daughter Tracy sitting en oying on his lap. the little moments in life.

Dad always had a love of r odeos and even had his turn in the rodeo ring in the early 1 70’s. He participated as a bareback rider in the local r odeos until he

suffered a ma or shoulder in ury .

That didn’t deter him fr om continuing to watch r odeos. When he could get away from work in the summer , he and Mom would pack up us kids and travel acr oss Alberta to all the rodeos they could find. They even made a trip to Oklahoma to the ational inals Rodeo. Dad observed the dif ferent ways each town put on an event and br ought this knowledge back to the Lamont Agricultural Society. He helped the Ag. Society start their first indoor “Spring Bust-Out” rodeo. After a few years of the indoor rodeo, it was our Dad who was instr umental in moving the r odeo to an outdoor ar ena hence, the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo was born. Dad spent countless hours perfecting that outdoor arena and making sure it was always ready to go for the big day . He took pride in what a successful event the rodeo had become. Then after attending a bull-a-rama in Lloydminster, he came back to the Lamont Ag. Society and convinced them that they could make a go of one in Lamont. The Lamont Bullarama Supreme is currently in its 22nd year and the Lamont Summer Sizzler will be celebrating 23 years this week. This is a feat that we are so proud of as a family and thankful to the Lamont Ag. Society for their har d work in continuing to make these successful events and to the Lamont community for supporting them.

We will always r emember our Dad as a very hard worker who didn’t stop until whatever task he was doing was done right. He was always there to lend a hand to anyone who asked him.

As busy as he was he would always take the time to “stop and smell the roses” whether that meant a uick holiday with his family, sharing a cup of coffee with friends or listening to the krainian program on Sunday nights. Our Dad was a one-of-a-kind man and as the years go on, it doesn’t get any easier, but the memories of him become more precious.

Thank you for oining us in remembering him.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 15

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The statement was a game changer.

While interviewing a young child on his obsession with being indoors, Richard Louv leaned in towar ds the young lad and asked, “What is it about being indoors that you find so appealing ” “Why, that’s where the electrical outlets ar e,” was his reply.

It was on that day in 2004 that Mr . Louv decided that he would write a book that explores the importance of nature in the lives of young people. The book is titled ‘Last Child in the Woods’ i o r i dr ro t r d i it di ord r. He published it in 2005 and won the Audubon Medal for his effort. Since then, many thousands of people have added the expr ession ‘nature deficit disorder’ to their lexicon. And the rest is history.

Although, it has been 10 years since Louv first published his landmark book, kids continue to se uester themselves indoors, usually as near a computer or some electronic gadget as possible.

I read recently that we are at risk of developing permanently hunched backs from looking down at our electr onic hand held devices as we

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text and e mail.

While all of this raises the uestion, “What has this world come to ” I have another, “What can we do to reverse the trend of kids wanting to be indoors ” I believe that we can change this episode in our history by helping kids discover the wonders of the natural world by exposing them to fun and interesting components of it, beginning right in their own backyards.

Even if a kid lives in a high rise, we can cr eate opportunities for them to touch a worm, watch food grow and marvel at the miracle of a germinating seed.

Here is the best place to start, with 5 easy-todo pro ects that ar e fun and fast (kids love ‘fast’ ) My top 5 ‘gar dening’ pro ects for kids ong i d A garden does not exist in isolation of the wildlife around it. T ake song birds for example. Plant some Purple Coneflower (Echinacea spp.) and watch the uncos and gold finch invade the loaded seed heads of the finished flowers.

Sunflowers are the ‘low hanging fr uit’ of children’s pro ects as the seed starts very uickly , usually within 7 to 10 days. And the large flowers are very impr essive, especially when you ar e a small person While in flower, they attract honey bees and bumble bees. Make sure that you sow sunflowers in a sunny position in the yard. Once the seed heads mature, song birds will feed on them for a

couple of weeks, creating all kinds of activity and chatter in the yard. o ot every kid loves the feel of worms wriggling in their hands. But virtually all of them en oy the magic of worms at work in a vermi-composter Small ‘red wigglers’ ar e commonly used under the kitchen sink to consume raw organic ‘waste’ material like banana and apple peels, left over lettuce and other natural, green leftovers. ou will need two plastic containers one with drainage holes, which is used to hold the worms and compost and another to catch excess moisture.

Kits and r ed wigglers are available, complete with detailed instr uctions at www .cathyscomposters.com. Red wigglers generally cost about $45 per pound and can be shipped thr ough the mail. ote that a worm will consume e ual to its weight each day and that earth worm castings are valuable, all natural fertiliser which is good for everything that you grow. ote that red wigglers do not escape their feedbin they only like cool, damp places. So ther e are no worries that you will wake up one morning to an army of worms crawling up your kitchen walls eggie Perhaps it goes without saying that kids will en oy gr owing vegetables, but what veggies engage them in the process and encourage them to eat them during harvest The most tempting of all must be carr ots. Is ther e really anything sweeter , when pulled fr esh from the soil, cleaned under running water and munched on in the yard Once, while travelling in British Columbia I ate some fresh, raw oysters that were better than my garden-fresh carrots. But that is it, for me.

Sow carrots in deep, open soil in a sunny position. Space seeds about 5 cm apart and rows 30 cm apart. or fast r esults (remember that kids like ‘fast’ ) sow radish seeds.

Space the sowing by 10 days or so for a constant crop of fr esh radishes over a long period of the summer. Sowing to harvest usually takes about 45 to 55 days.

Veggies that germinate uickly and r eliably include peas, beans, onion sets and leaf lettuce mesclun mix.

4. a e t ain The collection of natural rain water is a gr eat way to encourage a myriad of wildlife to your gar den.

Introduce kids to neighbourhood tadpoles, toads, frogs, dragonflies and many other appealing amphibians and insects. A half barrel provides a gr eat ‘watering hole’ for many cr eatures as does a gar den pond.

There are ways that you can keep your pond algae free by adding oxygenating plants and fish.

Ask at your local gar den retailer how to get started and be sur e to tell

them that you don’t want to use chemicals in the water.

Rain barrels are a great way to hold natural rain water. I use mine to wash my hands outdoors before I go inside.

Encourage kids to use the rain barr el as an alternative to mucking up the bathr oom indoors. It’s fun.

5 i it a Pa Right about now you may respond with, “I didn’t need Mark to tell me to take my kid to the park.”

But I r eflect back to the beginning of this column and my intr oduction of Richard Louv’s book, ‘Last Child in the Woods’. I suggest that you bypass the playground this time r ound and venture into a wooded area of your local public green spaces. ollow a trail and look for butterflies, hummingbirds, bumble bees and unusual flowers.

Take your time, as the point is not to get exercise so much as it is to explore and observe what is there, perhaps at the end of the str eet or a short bus ride down the road. When you see a

tree that has fallen over in the woods and beginning to r ot, roll it over gently and look for ants they represent the second stage of decomposition in the ourney to becoming real soil. More fascination.

I can r ecommend that you pick up a copy of ‘The Last Child in the Woods’, if you haven’t read it alr eady. It may change your view of the outdoors, as it did mine, where raising kids is concerned. And the outdoor garden pro ects that you encourage your kids to undertake Reading the book will enlighten you in ways that you can’t imagine as the significance of what you do with your kids out of doors will take on a new and deeper meaning.

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1 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Lamont County’s front-line staff had some great conversations with rate payers during this tax season; there were a handful of common questions heard that we would like to answer, in order to serve you better.

Sale of Crushed Gravel to Lamont County Resident Rate Payers Pit # 2700 (Hardrock Pit) SW11-56-16-W4M

Why did my taxes go up?

Municipal taxes are calculated by multiplying the property assessment with the mill rate, then dividing by 1000. The taxes you pay are a combination of municipal taxes and requisitions collected on behalf of the government of Alberta for education, seniors’ lodges, and waste management.

July 20, 2014 – July 24, 2014 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A Maximum of 30 tonnes per rate payer residence (maximum of ONE Rate Payer per residence).

Crushed Gravel only: $15.00 per tonne Please be advised that Lamont County will not fill trucks or trailers overweight. Be aware of your truck/trailers’ weight restrictions before buying gravel.

When purchasing gravel, please ensure your load will be secured, and that the sides of your truck or trailer are adequate to haul the load safely.

All trailers must be properly registered with a license plate or they will not be allowed to haul gravel.Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information contact public works at (780) 895-2547

Keeping the farm or ranch from generation to generation and actively operating is an impressive achievement for any Alberta family. The government of Alberta wishes to recognize these special families who built the foundation of prairie farming and ranching.

The Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award salutes those families who have continuously owned and actively operated the same land for a minimum of 100 years.

It is important that these families be recognized. If you know of a century farm or ranch family in your area have them complete the application form!

For more information contact 780-422-0492 or email lilian.chan@gov.ab.ca.

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In any given year your taxes may go up because the assessed value of your property increased, because the mill rate increased, or because of increases to the education, seniors’ lodge, or waste management requisitions. In 2015 Lamont County Council chose not to raise mill rates and requisitions did not increase; therefore, those properties with increased taxes are because of higher assessment values.

How do Lamont County mill rates compare to other rural municipalities?

When comparing Lamont County mill rates to other neighboring municipalities (Thorhild, Minburn, Two Hills, Sturgeon, Smokey Lake and Strathcona), Lamont County’s mill rates fall in the middle for Farmland and Commercial; we have neither the highest nor lowest. When it comes to Residential mill rates, however, Lamont County has the lowest of all the listed rural municipalities.

Why is the Administration Building being renovated?

The main priorities being addressed with the renovation are accessibility and air quality. Stairs are no longer going to be a problem to those with restricted mobility, with the addition of a ramp, wheelchair accessible bathroom, and main-floor administration. Also, the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system is being replaced so the air in the building meets Alberta Health Guidelines, which it currently does not.

Are my taxes paying for the renovation?

No taxes paid to Lamont County are going toward the renovation. Instead, it is being paid through the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) grant.

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