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Vol. 10, No. 35, Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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Members of the Andrew Public Library were out to encourage bookworms of all ages during the annual Sport Off Parade in Andrew Saturday, June 27. There were many beautiful entries in the parade, and youngsters were lucky to get more than their fair share of treats.

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Ft. Sask. RCMP respond to Lamont County break and enter On Monday June 22, 2015 at 10:49 a.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a 911 call of a Break and Enter in progress to a residence in the area of Range Road 201 and Township Road 562, in Lamont County where the homeowner found an unidentified male inside his residence.

The male suspect then threw an object at the home owner, ran from the residence and then fled the rural property in a mid-2000’s red

Dodge Caravan.

The suspect is described as: *Male *Caucasian *Mid 20’s *Approximately 200 lbs. *With long dirty blonde hair, scruffy face, goatee and mustache.

Several electronics were stolen from the residence. If you have information, please contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP. If you want to remain anony-

mous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (TIPS).

You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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This was the scene on main street in Lamont Thursday morning. A crew from Nikiforiuk Construction was busy replacing sewer lines. The Town of Lamont has hired the company to complete a number of capital projects this summer. During a special meeting held on June 1st, council increased it’s capital projects by $45,000 to accomodate revisions. According to Chief Administrative Officer Sandi Maschmeyer, the total amount of the capital projects is $711,660. “The project includes road rehabilition of 51 Avenue between 48 and 54 Street, to be completed by an asphalt overlay. Revisited project and based on the condition of the asphalt, recommended a total reconstruction of the asphalt base. This increased the budget by $45,000 from reserves.

Sandy Beach area resident Elizabeth Semeniuk is one of the many vendors at the Andrew Farmers’ Market each and every Saturday between 1-3 p.m. in the arena. This knitter and crafter loves to keep her mind and hands busy making beautiful and practical items. The Andrew Farmers’ Market will go from now until October 10. Fresh baking, vegetables, handcrafted items, and home-based vendors are always on hand to promote home grown products.

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Demolition of old Mundare School underway Bittersweet memories for former teachers, students, staff and community members

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Most of the former Mundare School has been demolished by contractor Govan Brown. Former teacher, viceprincipal, Mundare Mayor has a lot of personal memories of the school that served the community since the early ‘50’s. Gargus taught school there for 26 years. The last class to graduate from the high school was back in 1997. Serving the school and the community is a labour of love for Gargus, and he is proud to have helped salvage many artifacts to donate to several community based organizations.

These are just a couple of file photos of Charlie in the classroom, doing what he loved best. Debby was also a substitute teacher at the school, and will never forget the April Fools Day joke one of the junior high classes played on her. She discovered a dead mouse in the register on her desk, and promptly and calmly dumped the rodent into the trash can before starting class. ”No one spoke a word.”

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Charlie and Debby Gargus sit beside one of the shelving units they salvaged from the school this spring. Many other groups have benefitted from their efforts.

Mundare Mayor Charlie Gargus says the tearing down of the old school in Mundare this past week has been bittersweet.

“It’s kind of like losing an old friend,” said Gargus, who compared the disappearance of the structure like a death, and he told folks who had asked about saying goodbye that it was “better to remember the school the way it was,” and not simply as pile of cement and bricks that it has been reduced to in recent weeks.

So while the loss will be felt by many former students, teachers, and community members; Gargus said they can take comfort in the fact that he, along with his wife

Debby, were able to salvage quite a bit of contents before the walls started coming down.

Gargus said they were very fortunate that the contractor allowed them into the old school to retrieve metal and wooden doors, ceiling tiles, sinks, toilets, partitions, shelving, bulletin and white boards, cupboards and tables before it was demolished. “We hauled out as many things as we could,” added Charlie, and in turn, gave several other community groups items they could not otherwise afford to purchase.

“We saved the community a lot of money,” said Gargus, who estimates the amount of repurposed items to be around $30,000. Now the fire hall has a metal door for its compressor room. Now the

Mundare Recreation Centre has better quality ceiling tiles in its lobby and exit lights. Now the Mundare Public Library has additional tables. The Mennonite School in Two Hills which is under construction will have shelving, tables, chairs and desks. Lockers were donated to the day care and local golf courses. “We found a home for most everything...everyone was quite thrilled.” Charlie jokes that he made quite a few friends in the repurposing process, but he and Debby are happy to have been a part of it all.

Now those pieces of history will continue to serve their purpose for other people. The couple have been teaching ecology for many years, and now they can say, “We’re living the dream.”

4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Opinion From Where I Sit: Baby Steps

By Hazel Anaka Because Hilary was coming to the farm I knew I could try a more daring menu than what

Roy alone would tolerate. I planned the menu and bought the ingredients. When I added an aunt and her bachelor son to the guest list I began to second-guess myself. What if they didn’t like the two salads I was intent on serving?

I decided to stay the course. There would be stick-to-the-rib basics like roast chicken, boxed Stove Top stuffing, a roasted medley of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts, garlic, and baby potatoes for those unwilling to try something different.

One of my new favourite dishes is caprese salad. Tomato slices, fresh mozzarella (or boc-

concini), fresh basil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil makes my heart soar. It’s quick and easy and to die for. The biggest challenge for this farm kid has been finding fresh basil but even that is getting easier when I’m in Edmonton. Now I have a pot growing on my windowsill.

Another dish I’ve been enjoying at restaurants like Tiramasu Bistro and Glass Monkey, is a beet salad. There is something earthy and sweetly succulent about beets.

Maybe it’s the Food Network effect but I believed I could replicate it at home. I’ve discovered it’s also no longer

essential to own a cookbook (or twenty) when the Internet exists. I Googled beet salad with goat cheese and arugula and found several options. I also had to Google vinaigrette to figure out how to make the dressing. The result was, in my humble opinion, restaurant worthy. You can be sure I’ll be trying this salad again soon. It’s almost secondary that my guests enjoyed it as well.

The wealth of resources for an aspiring home cook are monumental.

The Internet, 24-7 specialty channels, and reality TV cooking competitions like MasterChef Canada have the foodie in seventh heaven. Food

styling and over the top plating have created food porn and remind the conscious eater that satiety begins with the eyes.

One needs to start packing a dictionary of culinary terms when dining out just to help decipher the descriptions.

Coulis, comfit, roux, aioli, adobo; our vocabularies and sophistication are growing as the world gets smaller and ethnic dishes from around the globe find their way onto menus here. When did we ditch iceberg lettuce for arugula, kale, endive, radicchio? What wine should we pair with this dish?

Reinforcing this new

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My husband couldn’t say no to the salesman Saturday morning and told him to come back later when I was home. The salesman was selling security systems, but didn’t have a company card or brochures. That always sends up red signals, and with that in mind, I decided not to answer the doorbell when it rang again after supper.

I know there were probably some residents who probably couldn’t say no, but there comes a time when you need to ask more questions and gather more information before letting them get their foot in the door.

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awareness of what we are putting into our bodies is the focus on farm to fork eating, the 100-mile diet, organic foods, and the eat local movement.

Culinary tourism is hot, hot, hot. Some high-end restaurants are identifying their suppliers on their menus to show that their protein or cheese is coming from a farm and not a factory.

Bottom line: This foodie movement has empowered this woman (who really doesn’t enjoy cooking) to try something different. Where might this small success lead? Not sure, but these baby steps felt good, from where I sit.

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Assessor busy during recent open house Michelle Pinon Editor

A total of 21 ratepayers attended Lamont County’s assessment open house on June 16 and 18 at the county office.

Assessor Sean Cosens with Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. said he had discussions with 21 ratepayers, of which four were phone calls and the remainder were in person.

The primary question ratepayers asked Cosens was: “Why did my assessment go up so much?”

Cosens pointed out that, “Seventy per cent of the ratepayers whom I talked with were from ranges 19 & 20 (west end). Range 19 & range 20, with the exception of township 58-19 was inspected by an assessor last year.” As well, “Some ratepayers were in the office to pay their taxes and noticed the assessment open house sign and just dropped by to talk to me,” added Cosens.

“The reasons why values increased in the west end can be attributed to a combination of both increases in market values and status changes. All sales that occur in the county are analyzed when doing market analysis.

A copy of every land title transaction for each property that sells is reviewed by the assessor. The titles over the last few years all indicated that properties on the west end were under assessed. As an assessor, my assessments are audited by the government and if certain statistical standards are not met, I would have to re-do my assessment to ensure ‘fairness and equity’ is maintained amongst properties based on sales information.

When a property’.s status is changed from farm to non-farm, the values increase substantially, since the market value of land is much higher than farmland value, and the potential to assess improvements such as shops increases on those types of properties.”

Tax assessment can be a complicated and confusing thing for people, but Cosens noted, “If someone is a farmer, the residence is assessed at market value, the first 3 acres where the residence is located is assessed at market value (the 3 acre value includes the value for services which includes the driveway, power, well/cistern, septic system, natural gas/propane/diesel), the balance of the land is assessed at farmland value, and all out buildings

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(shops, bins, barns) are exempt from taxation. The garage (attached or detached) is assessed and taxed at 50% and 50% exempt on farm properties. If someone is not a farmer, the entire property is assessed at market value (land and all buildings). If someone is not a farmer, and the land is deemed farmland as defined in the MGA, the land is still assessed at farmland value. If there are buildings on that land NOT used by a farmer, then they will be assessed at market value.” If people want to appeal their assessment, the deadline is August 4. The appeal fees are $15 for residential and farmland, and $100 for commercial and industrial. When an appeal is made, it must be based on the following reasons: 1. The description of the property or business 2. The name or mailing address of an assessed person or taxpayer 3. An assessment amount 4. An assessment class 5. An assessment subclass 6. The type of property 7. The type of improvement 8. School support 9. Whether the property or business is assessable 10. Whether the property or business is exempt from taxation An appeal can’t be launched based on the taxes being ‘too high’.

"After an appeal is made, the clerk for the Assessment Review Board will set a date for the hearing. Prior to the

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Assessor Sean Cosens, left, talks with residents during Lamont County’s open house on June 10th at the St. Michael Recreation Centre. Many residents in the west end of the county are facing tax increases this year, and Cosens tried to field as many questions as possible during the three hour event.

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Lamont Community Fair and Perogy Festival attracts 1,000 people PHOTO COURTESY OF TRUDY HARROLD

A total of 1,000 people attended the first annual Lamont Community Fair and Perogy Festival on Saturday, June 20th. The parade attracted 50 entries. Organizers of the highly successful event included: Lamont Light Up Committee, Lamont Curling Club, Knights of Columbus, Lamont Fire Department, Lamont & District Chamber of Commerce, Lamont Lions Club, Lamont Fish & Game Association, and the Town of Lamont. The Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop held an impressive evening performance, and fireworks capped off the fun-filled, action packed day. Other activities included: pancake brunch, marketsquare trade show, (with 40 vendors), and the ever popular tractor pull. Organizers say they will be back next year to host the fair and festival again.

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Members of the Andrew Lions Club held their annual Fish Fry at the Lions Den. on June 12th. The meal was absolutely delicious, and part of the proceeds were donated to the chairty Motocycle Ride For Dad, which raises funds for prostate cancer reasearch and treatment programs in the province.

Hill takes the helm of LC planning department Michelle Pinon Editor

A good thing for Lamont County that engineering technologist Stephen Hill has an interest in municipal development, because he has helped fill an important position within the municipality recently.

Hill, the new director of Planning and Community Services, is excited about his new

role, and has been getting his feet wet since he officially began his new position on June 1.

Hill says he has a strong interest in municipal planning and development, and the director’s position just seemed like the right fit for him, so he enthusias-

tically applied.

Prior to coming on board with Lamont County, Hill was the former Manager of the Municipal Infrastructure department with Opus Stewart Weir and was a senior project director with the company.

Hill says taking on the

always looked for opportunities to be in a leadership type role.” Hill is currently familiarizing himself with county policies and procedures, and getting acquainted with staff and his new surroundings. “The staff have been just wonderful, gracious, and kind to

me.”

Hill says he also enjoyed attending the recent public open house in St. Michael, meeting residents as well as representatives from various agencies and organizations throughout the Heartland region.

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Hillside residents want Town of Lamont to address their drainage concerns Michelle Pinon Editor

Lamont residents Greg Huxley and Lynn Mohninger are still waiting for answers to their drainage questions they posed to town council just over a month ago.

Despite the fact that Bob Hanewich, the engineer the town has serving them on a contract basis was on hand at the May 26th meeting, the couple say they did not receive “specific answers” to the questions they asked in a previous letter to council, and during their presentation.

While they were allotted 15 minutes for their presentation, they say, much of that time was taken by the engineer, who provided information, but not detailed answers they were looking for.

The Hillside residents

stated in their previous letter to council that: “Historically, this area has had a significant number of sewer backups, and we have incurred two in the last four years ourselves.

This issue has resulted in an increase in insurance premiums, significant frustration, and at times played a role in individuals leaving our fine town. We have spoken to home owners who are still living in the area, as well as some who no longer are here, and apparently this is not a new issue, and actually goes back 20 or more years.”

After the first flood, the couple had weeping tile, downspouts and back up valve installed.

The couple felt they had done their due diligence, and were extremely shocked and taken aback when the second flood occurred.

They constantly worry about another flood occurring, and have postponed plans to make improvements to the basement because of the fear they will be flooded out again.

They had asked for specific details related to the sewer system, including areas of town whose sewer systems may be running into our area before it leaves town, the size of the mains, and a reasonable explanation of why significant rainfall results in sewer backing up into their home and other homes in the Hillside area.

The couple maintains that Hanewich only talked about the infrastructure improvements that have been made and future infrastructure plans instead of addressing their list of written questions they had submitted to the town prior

to their presentation.

Huxley and Mohninger are now contemplating requesting another appearance before council because they feel their questions haven’t been answered nor their concerns addressed. They estimate there are around 20 other houses in the area, and they want those residents to have those answers as well.

Coun. Gail Hrehorets made a motion to have the item placed on council’s action register which allows them to follow up on those items and keep informed, and allows them to provide direction if needed.

Hrehorets said council is waiting for information from the engineer who is looking at the issue, and will be issuing a report back to council in the future.

Mundare senior citizens upgrade facility MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Vegreville-Wainwright MP Leon Benoit, second from left, stopped by the Mundare Seniors Centre to officially recognize members’ volunteer efforts and how they utilized federal funding to finance upgrades to the facility. Photographed with Benoit is Srs. Centre President Marrien Chudyk, Secretary Judy Shaw, and Treasurer Anne Horyn.

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Keeping seniors active is not only the goal of Marrien Chudyk, but also the federal government, and in keeping with that objective, both parties have contributed to recent improvements in the Mundare Senior Centre.

Chudyk, President of the Mundare Seniors Centre, proudly showed off those upgrades to VegrevilleWainwright MP Leon Benoit, during a recent visit in the constituency. A total of 19 seniors were on hand for a special presentation at the seniors centre on Friday, June 12th.

Because of funds received through the federal government’s Enabling Accessibility Fund, the seniors were able to have a push button automatic door installed in the facility.

The seniors also received funds, totaling $24,800 under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), and installed new flooring for three floor curling lanes. The seniors also spruced up the build-

ing by channelling some of the funds they raised into painting of the new facility.

Chudyk thanked Benoit for his support, and in turn, Benoit commended the members for the work that has been done in the facility. “These things just don’t happen...It takes time and effort; so congrats on what you’ve accomplished,” stated Benoit.

Chudyk said floor curling is definitely a mainstay for seniors who floor curl two times a week throughout the year. “This year we hosted three floor curling tournaments,” noted Chudyk, and the tournaments attract competitors from all over the province.

The seniors also hold weekly bingo, monthly perogy supper, and rent out the facility to many other user groups and residents throughout the year. They have also provided space for the Moms & Tots program, Mental Health Day Program, and monthly quilting workshops.

The club currently has 50 members, but is always looking for more. Adults, 18 years of age and older, can join the seniors centre club.

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Youngsters like this little guy were recently presented with certificates of graduation from playschool in Andrew. Now they’re ready for the big leagues, kindergarten.

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Impressive steeds and scenery during Lamont’s mounted troop parade

PHOTO BY SYLVIA MCDONALD

PHOTO BY SYLVIA MCDONALD

A snapshot of the troops as they march past the grandstand.

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Sandy McDonald and friend Rachel Taylor pose for a picture during the festivities.

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The Lord Strathcona’s Horse stand perfectly still at attention during their musical ride in the evening.

Jaynie Glasman was the lucky winner of a new bike thanks to raffle that was sponsored by The Co-operators (Lamont/Andrew) during the community fair and perogy festival on June 20 in Lamont. Co-operators financial advisor April Burback presented the bike to Glasman on June 23.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Countdown begins for Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival Michelle Pinon Editor

It’s the little festival that could.

The Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival in Andrew.

Now in its third year, and going strong; the two day festival offers a sampling of all things Ukrainian to appeal to everyone. Festival Co-ordinator Hazel Anaka is excited about this year’s line up, and couldn’t wait to reveal a few tidbits of information to the media during a recent luncheon in Edmonton.

Anaka says the festival has “grown and matured without losing its freshness and fun,” and is very proud of that. The festival has also earned the support of respected Ukrainian organizations, and put Lamont County on the map for all the best and most delicious reasons. As well, “It has worked its way into the hearts and minds of Ukrainians and ‘wannabes’ in Alberta and beyond.”

She went on to say, “In 2015, we continue working toward our self-declared designation of Lamont County as Borshch Capital of Canada by: • offering a free borshch sample to everyone attending the festival • making Chef Gail Hall’s Borshch Demo Class open to everyone

• continuing our Borshch Cook Off with judges Hall, Brad Smoliak and the Tomato founder, Mary Bailey.

The other half of the festival’s name is Babas, and the face of the festival, ‘Baba Magda’ has developed a real following which has led to the creation of the Baba Magda Fan Club. “Anyone who joins has a chance to win a $245 prize pack...which let’s just say includes some garlicky meat products....plus the first 100 members will be able to pick up a gift at the festival. We keep her pretty busy” added Anaka, who said, “We’re planning a flash mob each day with Baba Magda teaching the crowd the Pyrogy Dance!”

Also appearing during the festival will be the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, the Axios Men’s Chorus, and the energetic quartet Zabava u Koli. No event would be complete without authentic, mouth watering Ukrainian food; and Chosyn Catering from Edmonton will be offering the finest Ukrainian cuisine throughout the festival.

A music jam, bazaar, special demonstrations, dance lessons, silent auction, mini golf, kids activities, and shuttle tours to the Orthodox Church, Grain Elevator, and Station Museum will be on the itinerary for great things to do, and places to go. So, be sure to circle Aug. 22 and 23 on your calender.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAMONT COUNTY

These Ukrainian dancers delighted members of the media and special guests during the recent luncheon.

Come celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday in Bruderheim If you're looking for something to do tomorrow, stop by the Town of Bruderheim.

Organizers have many different activities lined up to celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday. There will be fun for everyone,

starting with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Town of Bruderheim Fire Department at 8 a.m. Next up will be the parade at 11 a.m. on Queen Street (downtown). Feeling a bit hungry? There will be coffee

and dessert at the Bruderheim Seniors Centre after the parade.

The Moravian Church youth group will also have a concession open for revelers.

There will also be plenty of family activities in

the gazebo area (near the fire hall), from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. Human foosball, volleyball, puzzles, digging for treasure, mini-golf, pudding eating, pie throwing contests, caricature portraits, and many different chil-

dren’s games throughout the afternoon.

Members of the Bruderheim Lions Club will be hosting a supper in the community hall, featuring a pulled pork sandwich, caesar salad and dessert.

To cap off the evening, folks are invited down to the agricultural grounds to watch the fireworks at dusk.

Chipman Hotel - July 24 th / Lamont Hotel - July 25 th th Ashmont Hotel - July 26 $20 at the door - First come, First served.

Doors open at 7pm - Show starts at 9pm Opening acts include • Butch Fraser • David Bradley Shh irran

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

COMING EVENTS VIKING FARMERS MARKET No market Thursday, July 2. Contact Evelyn at 780592-2431. tfn ________________________ Historic Maple Lodge School 90th Birthday Picnic (1925-2015) Sun., July 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. Entertainment. Potluck Supper 3 p.m. Bring your own refreshments.

Everyone Welcome. For more info 780-336-2115.

26-27p ________________________ Interdenominational Community Workshop: 11:00 am Sunday, July 5th at Tofield Mennonite Church.

Freewill offering for the local Food Bank and the Ministerial Association.

Light lunch to follow.

TM26c ________________________ Forestburg Golf Club is holding our Mixed Texas Scramble July 11. Call 780582-3693. Fully licensed club house. Camping available in our fully serviced campground.

CP26 ________________________

FOR RENT Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites in Town of Vegreville.

Balcony, 3 appliances. OnSite Management. Rent from $695 to $895, SD from $595 to $795. Senior SD $295. Rent includes water heat and powered parking stall. Please call 780-2750235 LL09tfn ________________________ House for rent in Chipman: 4 BR, 2 bathrooms, $1150/ month, includes utilities and appliances. Available Aug 1. Contact Susan at sc31858@gmail.com or 780916-6138.

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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

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HELP WANTED

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Part-time adult help wanted at Crossroads IDA in Viking. Please drop off resume at Crossroads IDA 5119 - 50 Street, Viking.

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2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom house for sale by owner in Viking. 1044 sq ft on 50’ x 140’ lot near park and playground. Newly renovated fully developed basement.

Main level laundry, double detached garage. 4807-54 Ave. To view call 780-3364083 or 780-373-3961.

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Feed Wanted. Standing hay wanted.

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FOR SALE 2001 Chevy Blazer 4x4, 259,000 km, brand new battery, $1,500 OBO. Phone 780-662-2180 TM25-26p ________________________ Set of 3 - free standing tie stalls, 5 feet wide with mangers. $500. For more information, call 780-3854411.

CP25-26p ________________________ For Sale 1992 Isuzu Trooper, 4 wheel drive. Automatic trans. 256,000 km. Good condition, $2,400 obo.

Phone 780-662-4981.

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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 ________________________ Nanny required for 2 children, ages 3 and 1. Duties include feeding, washing, cleaning children, reading to children and light housekeeping. Full time position.

No experience required.

Start ASAP, pay is $10.25 per hour. Located in Tofield, AB. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.

Contact Carl at 780-8871669.

TM26-29p ________________________ Waterfowl hunting guide in Tofield/Vegreville area.

September and October 2015 position available $4,000-$6,000/month. Some experience required. Evenings and weekends. Room and board provided. Contact Blaine Burns at Black Dog Outfitters 780-203-2876 or bburns4@telusplanet.net, check it out at www.blackdogoutfitters.ca TM17-27p ________________________

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LIVESTOCK Purebred yearling and 2 yr old Black Angus bulls for sale. Heifer and cow bulls available.

Call 780-9869088.

LL19-26p ________________________ Purebred Salers Bulls.

White, tan, red and black.

Scattered Spruce Salers.

780-768-2284.

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MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of our Dad Clifford John Bruneau Born October 10, 1903 Died July 1, 1941 Blessed be his memory.

Lovingly, Raymond and Marvin Bruneau 26p ________________________

REAL ESTATE Built in 2014 - 1326 sq. ft. 3 bdrm. bi-level. 24 x 24 garage, rear deck with gas line, backs onto schools field. White cabinets, granite, pantry, ss appl. laminate flrs. throughout. Part. fin. bsmt. 2 bdrms. / bath / laundry finished. Energy eff. Located 27 Beaverhill View Cres. Tofield, AB. $350,000 call Melodie for more info 780-662-3596.

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8.5 Acres, 7 miles southwest of Killam. 3760 sq ft ranch style home. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 fireplaces. New roof, flooring, bathrooms, countertops, tile, and appliances. Barn, shed, serviced shop. $549,000 comfree.com/459392 realtor.ca – C3640678 780-385-8686 CP40tfn ________________________

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

TM33tfn ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work. 780-6620146 or 780-232-3097. TMtfn ________________________ Bark Avenue Dog Grooming. All breeds, open early mornings, some evenings and Saturdays. Call Loriann between 9 am & 6 pm 780662-3099.

TM35tfnc ________________________ 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. CPtfn ________________________ Everan Winch & Picker Hiboy, Loboy & general trucking service. Buildings & Mobile Homes raised, levelled & moved, Rig mats for rent. Based in Tofield Area. Call Vern 780-9409669.

TM25-28p ________________________ Bruce's Tree Farm & Supplies Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please call before you come 780-878-4647.

Ask for Bruce.

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Custom Boat, Auto, RV, Bike & ATV upholstery. Our turn around time is quick so you can go have fun!

Located on Hwy 14, two miles east of the South Cooking Lake turnoff. 780297-5123 www.amultd.com TM26-27p ________________________ Experienced FARRIER in Lamont/Fort Sask. area.

Competitive rates and experience with most disciplines and breeds. Willing to travel 2+ hours for enough horses. Call/text (780) 868-5761, email bvforge@outlook.com LL25-28p ________________________

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Business Directory

Machinery

SHIRGOR

ENTERPRISES INC. Equipment rentals and sales Industrial tools and consumables

1” $40/month; 2” $80/month

Mini Batch Concrete

Located in Bruderheim AB, 5130-52 avenue

Funeral

Automotive

PH: 780.720.6361 FAX: 780.922.8715 EMAIL: GSH50@SHAW.CA

Forever MONUMENTS

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Best Quality Granite, Design CREATING A LASTING IMPRESSION 28 YEARS OWNER BUY DIRECT AND SAVE 4217-51 Avenue, Vegreville, AB. TOLL FREE: 844-632-2054 CELL: 780-966-9191 WEBSITE: www.forevermonuments.com

Building Movers EDALTA BUILDING MOVERS LTD. • WE RAISE & MOVE ANY SIZE BUILDING • WE BUY & SELL TOO !

Hair Stylist Mundare Salon & Barber Kerry Beitz Owner/Hairstylist

5216 - 50 Street Mundare, Alberta

Email: edalta@telusplanet.net

Phone: 780-895-2031 Fax: 780-895-7764 Toll-Free: 1-866-895-2031

CAROL SMITH

LLOYD SADOWNIK

Box 358, Lamont, AB.

Clay’s Continuous Eavestrough Lamont, Alberta

cell: 780-932-8991

J.D. Thiessen Construction Ltd. Lamont, Alberta Metal Roofing, Asphalt Shingles, Siding, Windows & Doors, Renovations and General Construction

780-993-2244 or 226-229-0866 e-mail: draw1@live.ca www.knerps7@hotmail.com

W a t e r

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Plumbing/Heating

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100% WOOD HEAT, no worries.

Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler.

Call: TRIPLE E HEATING today.

Phone: 780-918-3766 Website: www.tripleeheat.com

Hot Tub Service

J ohn 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 at the Elk Island Insurance Agency

T.L.C. Hot Tub Sales & Service - Inspection - Repairs - Sales - Service (mobile) - Water Care - 24 hr Emergency calls -

Tim Dekker

780-996-0622

Interior Designs Interior Decor

B a s e m e n t

Retail Sales Provincially Inspected Abattoir Gluten & MSG Free Product Cooked Meats for Special Events

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

Cascade Design Structural Foundation Repair •Wall Leaks• •Sump• •Weeping Tile•

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Owner

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Myrna Tatarin h. 780-367-2494 c. 780-288-2494 f. 780-367-2495 email: cascadedesign4@gmail.com

By appointment only * Speaks Ukrainian * etatchyn@biamonte.com Edmonton: 780-425-5800

Real Estate Gerhard Rosin Sales Associate 780-490-8616 #105, 10010 - 88 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0A8 780-998-7970

e-mail: gerhard.rosin@century21.ca

Kennels

Day Care

Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Ages 12 months to 12 years Fully licensed-pre-accredited-subsidy accepted!

780-764-2272 5219 - 50 Street, Mundare 780-764-2272 5236 50 Street, Mundare

Pet Boarding Service

Cozy Critters

Box 462, Hwy 15 Bruderheim, Alberta T0B-2R0

Phone 780-992-7990

Lamont Boarding Kennels Where Dogs Play

(780) 895-2440

For all your real estate needs

Office – 780-764-4007 Cell – 780-920-3076 www.kowalrealty.ca

Shannon Kowal Broker 5004 50 Street, Mundare

Myles Faragini Owner/Operator

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Be seen in the Business Directory.

Advertise Today. Call Marion @ 780-895-2780

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Business Directory

Tree Services TITAN TREE MOVING SERVICE Huge 82� 6 spade mover ensures high survivability and less babysitting

CALL 780-603-3437

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Trucking Trevor Schinkinger Trucking Ltd.

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Septic Services

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The Best Garden Ever!

By Mark Cullen

The Best Garden Ever In 2008 I wrote a book called The Canadian Garden Primer, An organic approach. I had a lot of fun writing it and it sold well, but I have one regret about the title. I wish now that I had called it ‘a sustainable approach’ rather than an organic one. If I have learned just one thing about how to succeed in the garden, it is that when we feed our soil a healthy diet of nutrients it pays big dividends. Healthy soil provides a sustainable environment for plant life.

How would you like to grow your best garden ever this year? Bigger and more plentiful blooms, more fruit, less disease, greener blades...you name it.

And what if I told you that you can fulfill this fantasy using less tap water and physical effort, and eliminate the use of chemicals? Just think: safer and better tasting veggies and fruit, more time golfing or hanging out in the hammock. Containers that overflow with the colour that you dreamt about last winter when temperatures dipped below minus 20 degrees C. Here are my top 10 tips for just such results: 1. Start with the best dirt. Over 90% of your success will hinge on soil quality. After removing the winter debris from the existing surface soil I spread 2 to 3 centimetres of compost or composted cattle manure over my entire garden. I have about two acres of perennials and vegetables so, yes, I use a lot of this stuff. I have 40 cubic yards of compost delivered each spring to my yard. Once spread I leave it there for the earthworms to pull down into the soil.

No need to ‘turn it under’ with a garden fork as many of the books will tell you to do. When you are shopping for cattle manure be sure to look for the Compost Quality Alliance certification. It is guaranteed to be properly composted and contains only pure 100% compost.

2. Discover the miracle of mulch. I know, you have read this in my column before. But spreading an insulating layer of finely ground up pine or cedar bark mulch over your garden is so good for your plants! Make sure that it is spread at least 4 centimetres deep to ensure that you enjoy the full effect.

Mulch holds moisture in the soil longer, insulating it from the drying effects of the sun. Watering is reduced by up to 70%. Weeds are smothered and reduced dramatically, reducing weeding by up to 90%. Enjoy your ‘hammock’ time!

3. Rain barrels. Gardeners are often accused of using excess amounts of water. Maybe true. But it doesn’t have to be. I have four rain barrels around my property and I use the water from them to apply to all of my container plants. The results are outstand-

ing. Why? The rain is charged with oxygen as it falls from the sky and ALL plants love that. And it is warm when I apply it. Your tender annuals and vegetables do not appreciate cold tap water any more than you do when you step into the shower. The plant performance speaks for itself.

4. Weeping water. Another effective method of minimizing the amount of water that you apply to your garden is to use a ‘weeping hose’. Look for a round, black flexible hose that is made of recycled rubber (your old car tires are still at work!). As water pressure builds up inside this hose it literally ‘bleeds’ water at the root zone of plants, where it is needed most. I weave the hose around my tomato plants and roses to get water where it is needed most. Avoiding the foliage helps to prevent disease and blight. For a heavy duty weeping hose look for the flat, synthetic fabric product.

5. Fertilize with natural ingredients. Today’s market contains a much wider selection of naturally sourced plant fertilizers than we have seen in the past. I believe this is a reflection of our general interest in growing plants sustainably. Blood meal is high in nitrogen which promotes a deep green colour and fast growth. Bone meal is naturally high in phosphorous, encouraging strong roots and blooms. Look for Green Earth and Natura brands for a full lineup of natural fertilizers with a wide range of applications.

6. Worm castings. They are expensive, but not really. I mix one part worm castings with about 10 parts of quality, compost-rich soil when I plant containers and start seeds indoors and out. They are loaded with natural microbes and nutrients that benefit any plant that you grow. One 5 kg bag can run you up to $20 but it is worth it where you really want fast, even growth from a plant.

7. Bugs and diseases. I apply Bordo mixture on my tomatoes beginning Fathers’ Day weekend and every two weeks thereafter until harvest. This copperbased spray prevents the #1 enemy of tomatoes: early and late blight. For vegetables, fruit trees and berry bushes I begin to spray in mid June with a combination of Bio Mist (pyrethrin - derived from the chrysanthemum flower) and sulphur (fungicide) every two weeks until harvest.

8. Safe grub control. For control of the grey and white grub in my lawn I use beneficial nematodes. They are easy to apply through a hoseend sprayer and they work like magic, if you get the timing right and you apply after a thorough watering of your lawn. Apply in mid to late June or late August/September for best results. Nematodes are a natural enemy of the common grub. By

applying them to your lawn you are merely enhancing the population that exists naturally. Water in well after application.

9. Japanese beetle? We can thank global warming for bringing the Japanese beetle up from our southern neighbours in hordes (along with possums). The only effective method of control is to trap them using a pheromone and a ‘floral lure’ to attract both female and male beetles.

10. A hoe. Seems almost too obvious to say, but the best method for reducing the time that you spend weeding this season in your garden is to cut down weeds when they are young. Like now.

And through early June. As my late father used to say, “If you just move a weed when it is small it will die in the sunshine.”

Lesson learned, many times! Your dream of reading in the cool shade of a tree while swinging in a hammock in the heat of summer is on the end of a sharpened hoe this time of year.

I might add that you can further enhance the look, function, and productivity of your garden this season by planting native plants (which by their nature require a minimum of water and are generally resistant to disease and invading insects). Remember to let your lawn and garden become dry about 4 cm below the surface of the soil between applications of water. Use a ‘water wick’ in your containers when planting (reducing watering by up to 30%) and add coconut coir to your planting mix at the time of planting. Coir, an all-natural product, absorbs water efficiently and lasts in the soil up to three times longer than peat moss.

Swing hammock swing. Bring on the pollinators!!

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16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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

Summer Program L.I.T. (Leader in Training) FCSS Lamont County invites Youth ages 14-18 to apply for the position of Summer Program L.I.T for the Summer Day Camps program held in Lamont County.

Four Temporary Volunteer Summer Program L.I.T. positions are available. This flexible position allows you to volunteer for up to six summer camp weeks in July and August 2015.

You are required to attend the staff training days. The position is full-time seven hours per day, four-five days per week. For each week that you volunteer, you will receive an honorarium of $125.

Summer Program Leader FCSS Lamont County is looking to fill five Summer Program Leader positions for the Summer Day Camps program held in Lamont County.

The position is full-time 7 hours per day, five days a week.

This is a temporary summer position for the months of July and August 2015. Please sent resumes to: Sara Rindero FCSS Lamont County Region 5303-50 Ave, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0 Phone: (780) 895-7751 Fax: (780) 895-7404 Email: sara.r@lamontcounty.ca

For more information contact public works at (780) 895-2547 For full details visit lamontcounty.ca/community/fcss/workwith-fcss.

Please be advised that road construct will be starting shortly on RR 195 and on the St. Michael Access road, from Highway 29.

Please obey all speed limits and signs as posted during construction.

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

Need money for post secondary?

Apply TODAY for the Lamont County Centennial Scholarship Program!

Eligibility Criteria: Resident of Lamont County graduating with a high school diploma, registered for first year post-secondary study.

Two scholarships of $1000 will be awarded!

Application deadline is August 31, 2015.

For more information, call 780-895-2233

There has been a problem with stop signs, and their posts, being stolen in the area of Township Rd. 580 and RR 164 & 165.

Please be advised that theft of stop signs is a criminal act. Those who are caught doing so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If you observe anyone stealing a stop sign, please contact the RCMP.

Bruderheim

Zabava 2015 Ticket Order Form Saturday, August 22, 2015 Andrew, AB Tickets will be mailed so please complete fully.

Name: __________________________________________________________ Address:___ _____________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________

Pancake Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. @ Bruderheim Hall ($3 and $5 Plates, cash only) Parade: 11 a.m.

Coffee & Desert 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Family Activities: After Parade – 4 p.m. @ Gazebo Clown, Caricature Artists and Concession: 12-4 p.m.

Dinner 5-7 p.m. (Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5) Fireworks: Dusk Mundare Welcome: 5-6 p.m.

International Street Performers, 6 p.m Food Venders and Crafters 6 p.m Fireworks: 11 p.m.

Day Camp dates: Space Explorers: July 14-17 Crazy Creatures: July 20-14 Into the Wild: July 27-31 Weird and Wacky World Week: August 10-14

Province: __________________ Postal Code: _____________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________ Tickets are $50 per person. Available at the Andrew Village Office or online at www.babasandborshch.ca or by cheque payable to Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival

Zhoda Community Centre (Twp Rd 552 between RR 155 and 160) FREE Canada Day BBQ! 2-5 p.m.

50/50 Draw @ 4 p.m.

Elk Island National Park Mail to: Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival Box 508 Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 Buy early for best seat selection!

Green dot tickets purchased before July 1 enter first Yellow dot tickets purchased before August 1 enter second Red dot tickets purchased in August enter last

Flag Raising and Cake: 12 p.m Misery Mountain Boys take the stage 12:30 & 2:30p.m.

Bison Will Rise Again Musical: 1:30 p.m.

Air Brush Tattoos: 1-3:30 p.m.

Learn to Canoe: 1-3:30 @ Astotin Lake Learn to Camp drop-in demo: 1-3:30 p.m.

Resource Conservation Tent drop-in demo: 12 – 3:30 p.m.

Bison Backstage Facility tour: 1 & 3p.m.

Cost: $85 for kids coming out of Grades 1-6 $55 for Preschool Before and after care is available for $5/per hour Sleep-Over Camp dates: Girls Only Sleepover: July 9-10 Cost: $35 Kids Overnight Camp: August 2-6 Cost: $95 Teen Overnight Camp: August 24-27 Cost: $150 The full camp calendar and registration forms are available at the Lamont County Administration building, and on the FCSS Website at: lamontcounty.ca/community/fcss/child-youthsummer-programs.

For more information please contact FCSS at 780-895-7751 or toll free at 1-877-895-2233.