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Fur, Feathers, Fun PHOTO BY MICHELLE PINON

Local residents and organizers of the Fur and Feathers Homesteaders Market are busy preparing for the upcoming event that will be held at the Chipman Ag. Grounds on Saturday, May 14. Pictured from left to right are: Brayden Goy, Nicole Goy, Abigail Goy, Amber Thiessen, Jake Thiessen, Devon Thiessen, Josh Thiessen, Morgan Thiessen and Margaret Thiessen. The two families, along with several other volunteers will be hosting and helping with this one-of-a-kind event.

See related story on Page 13.

Lamont County budget takes $572,000 hit Michelle Pinon Editor

Lamont County’s 2016 budget took a substantial hit as education taxes rose a whooping 20 per cent over last year.

In terms of dollars, the increase equates to $572,000; this will mean that local ratepayers will shell out about $50 more this year compared to last year.

“So the biggest increase in our budget is because of the education requisition. And we have no control over that?” asked Coun. Robert Malicia

“We don’t have control over anything,” replied Chief Administrative Officer Robyn Singleton, as the municipality must pay for school requistion, landfill requistion, and seniors housing requisition as mandated by the province.

“That’s crazy,” added Malica. “That’s right. It is crazy,” agreed Debbie Hackman, Corporate Services Director. “With the province giving out money, it has to come from somewhere.”

Hackman also pointed out that the province eliminated the Grants In Lieu of Taxes program,

and promised to eliminate school fees.

According to a statement from Alberta Education, The Education Property Tax is collected every year from property owners in Alberta.

“The money collected through this tax is pooled into the Alberta School Foundation Fund and then distributed to public and separate school boards on an equal per-student basis.

The Education Property Tax helps pay for various school authority expenses, including, but not limit-

ed to basic instruction costs, such as teacher salaries, textbooks and other classroom resources.

The percentage of tax accrued is based on 32 per cent of the total education budget. This amount has not changed since 2013. Despite the increase of total education property taxes, the education mill rate (per $1,000 of assessed property) is being reduced by 0.8 per cent.”

In regards to school fees, Education Minister David Eggen stated: "Our government ensured stability in

Alberta classrooms with the full funding of enrolment in Budget 2016. We remain committed to reducing the burden of school fees on families, but due to economic difficulties facing our province it will take us a little longer to fully realize our goals in this area.

We are working closely with school boards on this matter and know some have proactively removed or reduced instructional fees and should be commended for that. As always, families unable to afford school fees are entitled to existing waiver pro-

grams. No child in Alberta will be denied a quality education that prepares them for their future careers."

As far as the reason for the increase, the ministry said that increase by and large was because the value of properties in Alberta has risen this year. “Those valuations are done at the municipal government level. We do not have data on the dollar increase by municipality, but the percentage of the education budget covered by property tax has remained flat at 32 per cent.”

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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A proposed housing development in Bruderheim received the official thumbs up from town council recently.

The motion to approve amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, and proceed with the development followed a public hearing that was held on Wednesday, April 20. A total of four people attended the public hearing, but none of them spoke during the hearing, which also included a formal presentation by planning consultant Dnyanesh Deshpande of Green Space Alliance which represents its client Indus Homes.

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Indoor Playground will build healthy kids

Pictured above is a copy of the conceptual drawing for the indoor playground centre that will be installed this week in the St. Michael Recreation Centre.

Michelle Pinon Editor

Families in Lamont County won’t have long to wait before a new indoor play centre in St. Michael is operational.

Leah Johnson, Early Childhood Resource Coordinator with Lamont County, is excited that the Early Step to Success Coalition is partnering with the St. Michael Agricultural Society on the project.

Building of the new unit is slated to begin on May 5th, and if everything goes according to the plan, will be finished the following day.

“Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will be excited to use the new unit in the same room where childcare will be provided at their upcoming Women’s Day on Saturday, May 14th. The coalition will be holding a grand opening for the unit on June 8th from 5-7 p.m. which will coincide with the Lamont County Open House event.”

The $32,000 indoor play centre will be housed and maintained by the St. Michael Ag. Society, and FCSS is also partnering on the project by donating extra items to keep the area safe and fun as well as helping to organize volunteers for future play days once the unit is open to the public.

“Through the Early Child Development Mapping Initiative, provincial funding was given to the coalition to serve the community. The need for an indoor play centre was established through surveys, attending local events, and many conversations with community members, it was determined that Lamont County does have several excellent early childhood programs and early childhood resources. One community piece that was strongly requested was an indoor play space,” stated Johnson.

“While most communities in Lamont County have arenas, recreation centres and parks, we do not have a true indoor play space. The coalition determined to fill this gap by purchasing the unit should a partner be found to house and maintain the unit,” she added.

“It was very important to the coalition to find an effective way to use their resources to serve local residents with children 0 to 6.”

The Early Steps to Success Coalition is a group of community members and local professionals that has the purpose of serving families of children ages 0-6.

The coalition meets bimonthly to get parents, community members and service providers working closely together to raise public awareness about the importance of the early years and to promote, enhance and create resources and programs that encourage positive and healthy early childhood development.

“We also have access to excellent resources through local schools, local Family & Community Support Services offices, Vegreville Parent Link Centre, Alberta Health Services and many other organizations which support our communities in many ways,” noted Johnson.

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4 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Opinion From Where I Sit: The Latest Step

By Hazel Anaka Charles “Tremendous” Jones was born in 1927 and died in 2008. In the intervening years he distinguished himself as an author/editor of nine books and motivational speaker with more than

five thousand presentations to his credit.

It appears he was a mover and a shaker right from the beginning. He entered the insurance business at age twentytwo. Within a year, he won the agency’s Most Valuable Associate award. Ten years later he won the company’s highest management award.

The truth is I had no knowledge of this guy until a columnist quoted him in a small weekly newspaper I saw while on vacation called Tidbits of Coachella Valley—“The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read.” The words hit me where I live: “You will be

the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” According to getmotivated.com his mission was “to help people improve their lives through reading.”

Apparently he also believed that “leaders are readers.”

Another site (tremendousbooks.org) featured Scott Giambalvo’s interview with Jones at his Texas office. Virtually every room was filled with bookcases. He had over 270 volumes on Lincoln alone.

He believed we should “Read all you can. Think about what you read

carefully, and carefully think about what you’re reading.” Garbage in, garbage out.

No one needs to convince me of the value of reading. Or the truth in the adage ‘birds of a feather flock together.’

The people we surround ourselves with will either elevate us or drag us down. They may be aspirational influences or appeal to the lowest common denominator in us. Luckily we get to choose.

We also choose what to read. Jones apparently preferred histories and biographies because he was sure to learn something from them. Jim

gave me extra guilt-free time to read. From Mindy Kaling’s memoir Why Not Me? to “How to Write a Memoir in 30 Days” I powered through a few books in California. I’m moving incrementally closer to my goal of reading sixty books in 2016. I can’t promise they’ll all be Pulitzer Prize winners or even, ahem ‘literary.’ But with the words of Charles and Jim echoing in my head I may choose fewer fun reads and more with gravitas. The Art of the Memoir by memoir master Mary Karr is my latest step in that direction, from where I sit.

Rohn believed words nourish the mind and the soul and that we need a good diet of words each day. He suggested a minimum of thirty minutes per day, an hour if you could swing it. He observed that some people “read so little, they have rickets of the mind.” To him there was no excuse good enough for not taking those basic steps to success. He believed we needed to read something instructional or challenging each day in order to improve our place in life.

It’s no accident the mansions of rich people always have a library.

That winter holiday

Tax man giveth, and tax man taketh away I attended Lamont County council’s final budget meeting on Friday.

One of the surprises in the budget was a 21.2 per cent increase in education taxes from the previous year. Council and administration pointed out those taxes have to be paid by the municipality to the province. In essence, the money will come from the pockets of ratepayers.

Interestingly enough, a spokesman from Alberta Education stated that the percentage of the education budget covered by property tax has remained flat at 32 per cent. So where did the increase come from?

From an increase in property values, which is used to determine

assessment.

Now, the Alberta Assessors’ Association is voicing its concerns to Municipal Affairs regarding a discussion document suggesting that the creation of a centralized authority to prepare industrial assessments. So instead of municipalities preparing assessments for all property in the municipality, (except for linear property), it would be done by the province with the creation of an assessment commissioner, who would be supported by an advisory board.

Beginning in January of 2017, the province will be introducing a carbon tax, so residents and businesses will have to pay for the new initiative which falls under

the Climate Leadership Plan. To ease into the carbon tax, the province announced rebates in 2017 for lower and middle income households up to $200 for single adults, $300 for couples, and $30 per child under 18 years of age (to a maximum of four children).

Rebates will be fully phased out when income reaches $51,250 for singles, $100,000 for couples, $101,500 for couples with two children, and $103,000 for couples with four children. To be eligible for the rebates, recipients must be Alberta residents, file tax returns beginning with a 2015 tax return and meet income parameters.

Rebates will start in January, 2017.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has an online petition asking Premier Rachel Notley and Environment Minister Shannon Phillips to reverse the Alberta Carbon Tax. The federation stated: “Alberta’s new broad based carbon tax is an unfair hit to Albertan families, businesses and rural communities with direct costs of $320 per year for the average Albertan family in 2016, rising to $900 per year by 2030.

The carbon tax will also increase the price of food and clothing, and will mean lost investment in our province.

The carbon tax will hit rural Albertans particularly hard where driving is a necessity. On top of tens of thousands of job

losses as well as increases to taxes on income, business, gas, train fuel, large emissions, cigarettes, alcohol and craft beer, this expanded carbon tax is kicking Albertans when they are down.

It’s all fine and dandy to point fingers at each other, but in the end there is only one taxpayer, and that’s you and me.

It’s up to us to decide what we are willing and not willing to pay, how much we are willing to pay, and what compromises we are willing to make-if any, and to use our voices to speak directly to our elected officials to ask the important questions and raise concerns.

It is inadvisable to become complacent and

compliant when it comes to government policies, procedures and programs; but we all need to pay more attention to what is being said and done by our elected officials locally, provincially and federally.

Just because elections may be several years down the road, doesn’t mean we have to quit listening and talking. In a democracy we all have a say, but it is usually very few people who exercise their democratic rights, except at election time.

I think that anytime is the time to stand up for what you believe is right, just and good. So take a stand.

Michelle Pinon

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Mundare Recreation Centre MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

A crew from Sandstorm Construction was busy re-roofing the Mundare Recreation Centre with sheet metal on Friday, April 22. The project is a joint effort between the Mundare Recreation Club, Mundare Curling Club, and the Town of Mundare. Built to last for many years, this roof should serve the needs of these organizations and various other rental users well into the future.

Mammography Clinic coming to Lamont Health Care Centre LAMONT — Women in central Alberta ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography services next month when Alberta Health Services’ Screen Test program returns to Lamont.

A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Lamont Health Centre on May 21 and the following week on May 24 and 25.

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appointment or learn more about the program by calling 1-800-6670604. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer.

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May 9, 2016 Axle-weight restrictions revert to 90% summer axle weights on the majority of Strathcona County roads.

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OBITUARY Ouellette, Teresa May Sep. 20, 1947 – Mar. 18, 2016 – 68 yrs Teresa passed away suddenly in Andrew.

Teresa is survived by her loving family; husband of 41 yrs, Ray Ouellette; children Chris, and Jennifer; grandchildren Blaine, Steven, Rachel, Ryiah, Christin, and Emma; brother Tom Cairns; sisters Betty-Lee Jensen, and Kathy Ball; along with numerous family members.

The family would like to thank 911 Service, EMS units, RCMP, Andrew Fire Department, and Victim’s Advocate.

Teresa will be sadly missed.

PHOTO BY MICHELLE PINON

Mother Nature recently called the geese back to Alberta, and these geese were spotted in a field northeast of Mundare this past week. Nesting has begun in the wetlands smattered throughout Lamont County and beyond.

Former Lamont CAO Tom Miller’s fraud case moves closer to arraignment date Michelle Pinon Editor

Public interest in the criminal case of former Town of Lamont CAO Tom Miller continues in the area, with several residents enquiring as to when the judge will render his decision.

The case, which went before the Court of Queens Bench this past year, is nearing an end as the crown prosecutor, Miller’s defence lawyer, and the judge will set a

date for arraignment on June 10th.

Back in mid-January, Miller testified in his own defence.

Much of his testimony centered around meetings between developer Jilles Filatreault and Filatreault’s counterpart Ben Trudeau, and Miller regarding an alleged joint plan to split the proceeds of an ongoing lawsuit between Filatreault and the Town of Lamont.

Miller stated under oath that he was to take

ownership of the documents, which included a forged letter on town letterhead, power of attorney and another letter of obligation. “If I wanted to get paid that’s what I’d have to do.”

Although Miller admitted to preparing the plan, so Jabnell could get the maximum payout from the company’s $28 million lawsuit against the Town of Lamont, he denied initiating or creating the documents that were part of the plan.

Miller said he destroyed the town letter before a meeting he was having with Filatreault and Trudeau in Fort Saskatchewan in November of 2012.

Then on May 28, 2013, the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP arrested Miller, and charged him with several counts of forgery and fraud. Those charges stem directly from an incident that was reported by Filatreault.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of Donald Arthur Fountain who died on April 2, 2016

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by June 10, 2016 and provide details of your claim to with Debbie (Wilfur) Fountain at PO Box 3335 Station Main Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2T3 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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AA Meetings Thursdays at 8:00 pm ** Wheelchair Lift now operational **

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Infinity Energy and Town Bruderheim raising money for local teen’s once in a lifetime trip Michelle Pinon Editor

The Paul family was one of the first families Charles Iggulden met when he started working in the Bruderheim area.

Iggulden, President of Infinity Energy, is very community minded, and when he learned the school program which Paul attends was planning a trip to Disneyland, he wanted to pitch in and help.

To that end, he organized a Paint Night Fundraiser, and will be working alongside the Town of Bruderheim to host a fundraising barbecue at the gazebo on Queen Street on Saturday, June 4.

“It should be a fun afternoon,” says Iggulden. He is hoping for a good turnout, and stress that people only give what they can afford, adding, “Every penny counts.”

Sheldon, who lives in the Bruderheim area has Downs Syndrome and attends the PLACE Program at Bev Facey School. Sheldon’s mom Twyla says the trip is designed to assist with independence and development of life skills.

“He’s never been outside of Canada or been on a plane,” says Twyla, but Sheldon is more excited and nervous about the upcoming adventure that will take place from June 6 to 10. Twyla says Sheldon is the type of kid who is “happy, go lucky” and “nothing fizzes him”.

Twyla, who attended the recent Paint Night fundraiser, says she has never attended such an event. While she’s not a painter, Twyla says she was astonished and surprised by the turn out of people, (about 50 in total).

Around $1,400 was raised at Paint Night. The goal is to raise $4,000 to cover the cost of the trip.

She is grateful to Charles and all of the people who are supporting Sheldon’s trip. Twyla says Charles is almost like family. She describes Charles and Sheldon as two peas in a pod, and they always have a grand time together. “He’s been there for Sheldon.” Now Charles is hoping other local residents will help make Sheldon’s dream a reality.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Continued from Page 1 Reeve Wayne Woldanski said, “That’s a huge increase and we’re going to take the brunt of it.”

CAO Singleton said, “I spoke with our MLA yesterday, and the deputy minister’s office...and we were told our increase is relatively small compared to other municipalities.” As well, those costs are based on assessed value of property, and between 32 to 35 per cent of property taxes are allocated to education.

He also pointed out that the province ensures equalized assessments are not undervalued.

The only comfort Singleton was offered was that Lamont County is not paying more than some other municipalities.

Initially, the county had budgetted for a two per cent increase in farm and residential mill rates, but had to bump it up to three per cent given uncertainty with requisitions and assessments.

“We need to ensure we have the funds to cover them. Any assessment changes will impact the funds received for education requisition and the uncertainty with the senior’s housing requisition which is currently not known.

Hackman said seniors and residents who have no children are “very vocal” about the amount of money they have to pay for the school requisition, and suggested they post a notice at the front counter stating they are not responsible for the increase, and post the name and phone number of their local MLA.

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The operations budget revenue is $26,543,995 and the expenditures are $26,493,995 for a surplus of $50,000; (this amount is less the budgeted amortization of $2,365,733). The capital budget showed revenues and expenditures of $11,466,756.

Council also approved a bylaw authorizing the rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within the municipality of Lamont County for the 2016 taxation year. The bylaw outlined the requisitions for education under the Alberta School Foundation Fund, Seniors Foundation, and Solid Waste Commission.

The requisitions amounts were as follows: Alberta School Foundation Fund Residential/Farm Land $1,307,592.22 Non-Residential $2,023,860.54

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Silent Auction Sponsors Lamont Foods Roland’s Jewelry Tom Hrehorets Alisson & Jim Fitt Ken’s Concrete Trevor Schinkinger Rebecca Joseph North Corridor Co-op Riverside Emu Lamont Farm Supply Lamont Travel Linda & Herman Seiker Donna Krill Home Hardware - Ft. Sask Century 21 Ray & Eileen Lopushinsky Flower Pot Northern Lights Metal Works CFCW Canada Correctional - Ft. Sask

Opted Out School Boards Residential/Farm Land $12,191.34 Non-residential 0.00 Total School Requisitions = $3,343,644.10 Seniors Foundation = $320,070.00 Solid Waste Commission = $232,215.83 Assessment Residential = $443,623,670 Non-residential = $535,558,600 Farm Land = $95,646,180 Machinery and Equipment = $89,088,810 As far as the capital budget, only two projects have not been formally approved by council, those are the salt/sand storage quonset as well as Twp Rd 560 which are still pending.

No final decisions have been made at this point but have been included in the budget stated Hackman.

Certified Seed For Sale Wheat: CWRS - AC Stettler - Excellent yield with better protein & grade retention than Superb - AAC Brandon - improved FHB resistance - limited quantities CWSWS - AC Andrew - in demand by ethanol industry Yellow Peas: CDC Meadow - Sold Out 6-Row Feed Barley: Trochu - Great option for grain or forage 2-Row Malt Barley: CDC Copeland - Strong demand by malting companies.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 9

LAMONT CURLING CLUB THANK YOU ALL! We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous contributions to the 2016 Lamont Ladies Bonspiel. With the continued support of our sponsors and the participation of all the curlers and spectators, we were able to make significant donations to the Lamont County Food Bank and the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Irene Hackett.

MAJOR SPONSORS • Back Alley Pub • F.S.C.C. Toys for Charity Workshop Program • KG Enterprises Ltd. • Lamont Health Care Centre • Lamont Home Hardware • Lopushinsky Farms • Pig & Pony Entertainment Services • Richardson Pioneer Grain Co • Shirgor Enterprises Inc. • Superior Agro • TC Ventures • Trent Whiting - SeCan

Denise Fisher, (left) Edmonton Area Manager of the Alberta NWT & Nunavut Heart & Stroke Foundation, along with other members of the Heart & Stroke Foundation, are presented with a cheque from Janine Whiting, (right) representative from Lamont Curling Club, in the amount of $2093 in memory of Irene Hackett.

TEAM SPONSORS Andrew McDonald ATB Financial Lamont Beaver Creek Co-op Century 21 - Dan Cholak Cynthia Peterson Deerland Ft. Sask. - Corey Oshust Down Town Diner Elk Island Catering Elk Island Golf Course Flower Pot Fort Saskatchewan Veterinary Clinic Hrehorets Bus Service J&J Electric Ltd. Lamont Curling Club Lamont Dental Clinic Lamont Foods Lamont Hair Boutique Lamont Leader Lamont Value Drug Mart Lamont Vision Care - Scott Lopetinsky Prof.Corp Laurel Brown Lloy Maschmeyer Lovewinx - Kristy Sawchuk Price Automotive Rob & Katie Fossum Robert & Colleen Malica Sandi & Gerald Maschmeyer Town of Lamont Trent & Janine Whiting Walnutʼs Woodworking Webbs Machinery Lamont - Dave Wilchak Zabels Autobody

Janine Whiting, (left) from Lamont Curling Club presents Lori Stahl from Lamont County Food Bank with a cheque for $407 in addition to the 1231 pounds of food donated from the bonspiel.

The Winning Team: (left to right), Katie Fossum, Dawn Pepper, Kerri Oshust, and Laurel Brown

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Japanese exchange students get a taste of rural life Michelle Pinon Editor

There were many firsts for two visiting students from Japan when they spent two fun filled weeks with a local host family.

For Moeka and Shiho, there was no shortage of activities and events as they spent several days learning at Lamont High School (LHS) with the assistance of teachers, and at times the help of LHS Grade 11 student Amanda Mulholland, whose family hosted the exchange students between April 18 and April 29.

Shyness and limited English were just a couple of challenges, but with the help of Amanda, her Dad Bob Mulholland and his partner Dawn Traverse, and Bob’s sister Carol, they were able to understand each other through a variety of gestures, pointing, and pictures.

One of the first pictures the family drew for the exchange students was a picture of a bull and a fence, and warning them not to cross over the fence, because of the potential danger. Not only would this be their first trip to Canada, but their first trip to rural Alberta.

The girls explained that in their school, Yamate School in Yokohama, Japan; an international excursion is compulsory for all Grade 11 students. Amanda said that when she heard about the exchange program last year from teacher Meagan Kelm, she was very interested in hosting as well as traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun. During their time at LHS Moeka and Shiho attended art, physical education, and cosmetology classes.

They also had a chance to teach origami to students at Lamont Elementary School. They also got to experience West Edmonton Mall’s Galaxyland

Amusement Park, Telus World of Science, Elk I s l a n d National P a r k , Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, and t h e Strathcona Wi l d e r n e s s Park, to name a few.

The family e v e n MICHELLE PINON PHOTO squeezed in a quick trip Lamont High School Grade 11 student Amanda Mulholland, middle, is flanked by two to the Banff Japanese exchange students, Shiho, (sitting on a 1939 Case tractor), and Moeka. All three area to expe- are showing the “High Cheese” gesture that is common when taking photos. The students rience Cave recently spent two weeks in the area, and Amanda will be staying in Japan this summer. and Basin, Johnston Canyon, and some sightseeing and shop- ture, and their rural way of life.

Fortunately, the girls brought their cameras and ping. The students said everyone was very welcoming and kind, and they were very gracious and took lots of photos to share with their friends and family back home. Amanda will be travelling to their appreciative for the opportunity.

Moeka said she enjoyed the orange juice, fruit, and part of the country from July 20 to August 4. Dawn steak; while Shiho loved the maple syrup and pan- said Amanda is fascinated with Japanese culture, and cakes, strawberries, muffin, hot chocolate, and crispy is sure to have the time of her life when she visits this chicken sandwich that she ate. It seemed like summer.

Amanda and her family had just as much fun introducing the students to Canadian cuisine, cul-

Berry Farm s ’ a d o h c a Z and Greenhouse All Momʼs get a FREE PLANT May 8th

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MULHOLLAND FAMILY

They were able to fit in a quick trip to the mountains the weekend of April 20.

Pictured from left to right are: Amanda Mulholland, Dawn Traverse, Shiho, Moeka, and Bob Mulholland.

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 11

Local teen sensation smashes her way into the elite ranks of club volleyball Michelle Pinon Editor

Many parents would go to the ends of the earth for their children, and Wanda Bryks is one of them.

The St. Michael area mom is not only the dedicated chauffeur, best supporter, and biggest fan of her chil-

dren, and spends two to three days a week travelling to and from Edmonton so her daughter Alyshia can play club volleyball.

“Alyshia always loved volleyball. We always play outside at the farm. Her brother Geoff played club when he was 14 years old, and he is still playing in the under 18 category,” says Wanda. Alyshia began playing as an underage player three years ago with

the Fog, and played with the under 13 age group with the Panda Elite last year.

“This year, she is playing with the under 14 Panda Elite. There were over 100 girls that tried out, and she was very excited to be one of the 12 players chosen,” added Wanda. She had a terrific volleyball season this year, and enjoys the competition, team spirit, and meeting new friends who share the same sport as her.

Alyshia’s older brother Geoff is no slouch either, having competed in provincial competition at the elite level, and soon to be playing at nationals later this year. “My brother and I are very lucky to have parents who have helped us pursue our interests. My mom drives me to all my practices in the city as well as the premiers in Alberta. My brother drives himself now, but before she was always on the road taking both of us.”

Alyshia and Geoff both love the sport, their willingness to learn, practice, and dedicate themselves completely. Wanda says she is happy that her kids have the opportunity to do something they like, and gives them the opportunity to follow their dreams.

One day Alyshia hopes to play for a university squad, and given her drive and determination, the sky is truly the limit.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW SCHOOL

The Andrew School badminton team had a very successful day on April 26 at Fort Saskatchewan Christian & Fort Saskatchewan High in the Elk Island Public Schools Junior High Championship. Devon Hamaliuk took home Gold in Boys Singles, Alyshia Bryks received Gold in Girls Singles with Abigail Marianicz coming in 4th place.

Colby Yaremie & Jayla Snyder won Gold in Mixed Doubles. Andrew School narrowly missed out on the Team Championship and came in 2nd place. Well done, everyone! (l-r) front row – Alyshia Bryks; middle row – Zachary Desjardins-Major, Kayla Cutler, Colton Foreman, Jake Fesyk, Kayden Sumner, Tristan Anderson; back row – Jaxon Bryks, Jayda Pickett, Leah-Marie Melenka, Katelyn Yaremie, Colby Yaremie, Jayla Snyder, Hope Boster, Abigail Marianicz; missing - Devon Hamaliuk.

Firefighters’ Day celebrates the dedication, heroism and importance of firefighters from all over the world. Many firefighters are volunteers, and many lose their lives in the course of duty.

Show your support by wearing blue and red ribbons (tied together, symbolizing the combination of fire and water) and help raise to awareness and support for your local firefighting operation.

Randy Siemens, left, Lamont County Fire Chief & Emergency Services Co-ordinator, gets an update from a local firefighter at the staging area durng the April 20 wildfire north-east of Lamont.

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 13

Fur and Feathers Homesteaders Market will offer food, fun and plenty of country flair Michelle Pinon Editor

You just never know when you’ll come up with a good idea.

For Jake Thiessen, his good idea came to him while on holidays in Costa Rica this past winter.

His idea, to host a community event promoting the homesteading way of life.

Jake’s good friend and neighbour Nicole Goy was all for the idea, and the two began planning the event. “Originally it was going to be around 10 people exchanging chickens,” says Jake. “And then it just grew from there.”

Now the Homesteaders Market, which will be held on Saturday, May 14 at the Chipman Agricultural Grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include: chicks, chickens, roosters, hatching eggs, ducks, pheasants, sheep, goats, miniature cattle, pigs; as well as the sale of farm equipment, bedding plants, fresh produce, honey, and so much more. The idea is to come out and buy, sell or trade anything and everything.

Nicole says there still are tables available for vendors to sell their unique products. A big part of the idea, says Nicole, is to get the chance to talk to pro-

ducers face to face, learn about their farming practices and products. “It’s the perfect place to meet.”

There will be a petting zoo, bale maze, and barbecue for folks who come out to enjoy the market that day. Jake and Nicole urge folks to come early for the best selection. The Homesteaders Market will not only provide the opportunity to get access to these wholesome and healthy products and animals, it will be a great place to meet new people and learn more about the lifestyle. “It’ll be good education for yourself and your kids,” adds Nicole, as there are an increasing number of people who want to start MICHELLE PINON PHOTOS growing their own food Jake Thiessen feeds his milk cow Sara some hay. During the Homesteaders and try their hand at rais- Market, there will be a cow milking demonstration, and he canʼt wait to share his ing a few animals. knowledge and experience with folks.

Jake and Nicole also point out that buying direct allows customers to ask questions one on one, as well as see first hand for themselves what there is to offer. Both say the reception to the idea has been fantastic, and they are very grateful for the use of the Chipman Ag. Grounds, $500 donation from the Village of Chipman, and sponsorship from the Chipman Market and Antoniuk Real Estate. “The community needs something like this,” adds Jake.

Of course, the event is being held at the start of planting season, and they hope the event will continue on, sowing new seeds of inspiration and hope to local residents.

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Members of the Chipman 4-H Beef and Multi-Club wanted to thank the Village of Chipman for its support, and allowing the group to meet every month in the village office. It was a nice way to say thank you, and help keep the community clean.

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• General Practice, with Family Law coming soon • Kowal Realty Building beside the Mundare Registry • Tuesdays from 10 AM to 3 PM or by appointment • Curtis Long and Sam Safi are pleased to welcome Jaime Burghardt to the team • Call (877) 485-3098 or (780) 908-9811 for Jaime’s direct line

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Septic Services, contʼd Stadnick Contracting (2011) Ltd. Vacuum Services formerly Shumansky Vacuum Tank Service is now available for septic cleaning

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Classifieds CLASSIFIED AD RATES $10.75 first 25 words 39¢ each additional word PICTURE BOLD $10.00 $5.00 ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID BEFORE INSERTION All advertising subject to the approval of the Publisher.

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COMING EVENTS VIKING FARMERS MARKET Special Mother’s Day Market May 5, 2-5 p.m.

Plants, Hilda (The Pillow Nook), tupperware, Wipf’s Greenhouse with bedding plants, jewellery, Gold Canyon, woodwork, Steedman’s Greenhouse and more. Strawberry shortcake.

Friday, June 17 Vikings in the Streets Market 2-7 p.m.

Full hall booked. Afternoon entertainment. Cold plate supper.

Contact Evelyn at 780-5922431. tfn ________________________ Join Judy Acres as she discusses the Oltumo Maasai Project and her recent visit there. Sunday, May 15, Golden Valley Lutheran Church, 56 Ave - 53 St. Viking. Lunch at Noon.

Silver collection at door.

Presentation 12:45. Special guest Lialo Salaash, Maasai project founder, and Steven Wiig, on-site project manager.

17-18p ________________________ Battle River-Wainwright Wildrose Constituency Association invites you to meet and eat with Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and MLA Wes Taylor May 7 – 12:30 – 3 p.m. Killam Community Hall. Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 at door. $25 tax receipt available on request. Youth, students and unemployed free. 17c ________________________ CLEAN UP AT THE VIKING MUSEUM, Saturday, May 14 starting at 10 a.m. through out the day.

Lots of work to be done.

Everyone is welcome to help. Thank you.

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Serving Beaver County & Area

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

COMING EVENTS

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SERVICES

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Round Hill Spring Market Monday, May 16 from 5 - 7 pm. For a table call Terry 780-672-6068.

TM17-18c ________________________ Sunshine Villa’s “Paris Cafe” Spring Social on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Sunshine Villa Dining Room (5834 - 51 st., Tofield AB) Admission: $7. There will be a “petit” silent auction and raffle tickets for sale. All proceeds support resident activities. Merci!

TM17p ________________________ 80th birthday party for Donna Simmons May 8, 1 4 pm at the Simmons’ farm in Kinsella. No gifts please.

17p ________________________ Family Fiddle Jamboree Dance on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Tofield Community Hall 7:00 pm 11:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Admission: $10 per person, 12 and under - free.

Call 780-264-5069 for more information.

TM16-17p ________________________ Please join us in celebration of Jean Klontz’s 90th Birthday Sunday, May 15, 1:30 - 4 p.m. Viking Senior’s Centre. No gifts please.

17-18p ________________________

Viking - 3 bedroom townhouse. Available immediately. Call Sue at 780-3855287 42tfnc ________________________ Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances.

Bachelor from $695, 1 bdrm from $795, rent incl. water, heat, energized parking stall. SD $500. 780-632-3102 LL06tfnp ________________________ For rent in Irma - Cozy 2 bedroom house. Four appliances. Utilities included.

No pets. No smoking.

Available now. Phone Donna 780-754-3766. 05tfnc ________________________ Viking - For rent - 3 bedroom, bath and 1/2.

Available immediately. $1,000 per month includes utilities. Call Lee at 780-3366089 or Murray at 780-3366088 03tfnc ________________________

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR wanted for a family operated pork processing business in Round Hill. F/T permanent position 37.5 hours per week on weekdays. Duties include overseeing all administrative duties, dealing with customers online and in person, setting up and managing retail sales area, inventory control, negotiating and ordering raw materials, and planning production schedules. We are looking for a team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Minimum high school education, and experience in an office based environment. A knowledge of British pork cuts and safe food handling experience is preferable.

Must have own transportation. Wage starting at $21 per hour. Please e-mail resume to Nicola Irving at info@irvingsfarmfresh.com.

Irvings Farm Fresh Ltd., 18469 Township Road 484, Round Hill, T0B 3Z0.

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Wipf’s Greenhouse. Greenhouse, Bedding Plants, Vegetables. Located on RR 180, TWP 473 - 1/2 mile west on TWP 473. Monday Saturday 8 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12 - 6 pm. Closed Wednesday evenings.

Phone: 780-385-8389 or 780385-4934.

15-21c ________________________ 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 ________________________ Roy’s Handyman Services.

Flooring, trim work, basement finishing, decks, fences, kitchen cabinet installs and carpentry work.

780-662-0146 or 780-2323097.

TMtfn ________________________ Straight Line Fencing Custom Fencing - All types.

We also remove old fencing.

Clearing of bush. Also selling Liquid Feed. Mark Laskosky 780-990-7659.

36tfnc ________________________ Pinoy’s Cleaning and Janitorial Services Now open to serve you the best! For all you cleaning needs: Houses, offices, halls, shops, trailers, motorhomes, commercial complex, windows, establishments, and more!

Satisfaction guaranteed!

For more information, call 780-385-4154. Book your schedule now! One time, regular, by contact, or subcontract. Owned and managed by: Elizabeth F. Andersen.

CP17-21p ________________________

Family History. Searching for information/whereabouts of Helen Josephine Senyk, or any of her family, of the Lamont, Alberta area.

In 1948 at age 23 Helen lived at home with her Mother age 50, and her Father a farmer age 55.

Helen had four sisters ages 26, 24, 21, 17. The family were Ukrainian, and Greek Catholics.

Please contact Aggie Derrick (250) 579-2236, e-mail aderrick@telus.net.

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FOR RENT Apartments for rent 5015-53 Ave Tofield - 3 Bedroom $990/month.

Laundry inside units. Heat, water included. Available immediately. Also there is commercial space available for rent $1,000/month. Contact 780-932-0041.

TM10tfnc ________________________ 2 bedroom large suite in 3story walk-up apartment building under new professional management with live-in, on-site caretaker.

Close to Town Centre, hospital and No-Frills Superstore. Rent from $895, incl. utilities, energized parking stall. DD $500. Seniors welcome with special rate. 780632-6878 or 780-918-6328 LL06tfnp ________________________ FOR RENT IN TOFIELD: 2 bedroom basement suite close to downtown and library. $700 per month includes heat. $700 security deposit. No smoking, no pets, references required.

Call 780-995-9339.TM16tfnc ________________________

FOR SALE Help our environment - use Biodiesel. Equivalent or supreme performance to diesel fuel. Any quantities available. Rob 780-2227849.

LL15-18p ________________________ Dirt bike, very lightly used.

Iconic Honda 80R XR model 2000 $1,200. Includes helmet. Phone Paul or Deb 780-662-2833.

TM16-17p ________________________ Certified #1 Foremost seed wheat, clean and treated with Raxil. Bought from local seed grower in 2014.

250-260 bu. $6.00/bu. Two Michelin XM 28” radials 710/70 x 42. 40-50% $1,600 each. Barry Mosby 780-6622614 TM17-18p ________________________

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LIVESTOCK Short horned bulls for sale.

Polled, semen tested, optimal birth weights. Delivery available. Call Shepalta Farm at 780-679-4719.

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REAL ESTATE WOW WHAT A DEAL $38,888 for a 1352 SQFT HOME. ENERGY EFFICIENT FURNACE, 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, 1 AND 1/2 BATHROOM. RYLEY, AB #3 5256-52 AVE. CALL 780-662-0383.

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18 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016

LHS drama students’ talent shines during zone competition

Ayden Connolly with her award for Best Makeup for “Cheating Death.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAMONT HIGH SCHOOL

Lamont Senior High drama students showed off their acting chops and writing skills during the One Act Zone Competition from April 20-22 in Ardrossan. The students earned high praise and three awards for their plays titled: “Invisible Bonds” written by Mackenzie Szaroz, “May I Have Your Attention, Please” and “Cheating Death.” The adjudicator announced that LHS is “the little school that could” and said the students are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Drama teacher Breanna Sorotsky stated, “We are very excited about our success, and look forward to performing again next year.” In the meantime, the drama students will be performing their play on home stage on May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each.

Ayden Connelly wrote the play “Cheating Death” that was performed by Kallie Milliken, Christina Pearson, Bree King, Margaret Balsille, Brooke Benson and Alyssa Plowman.

Natalie Laronde, far right, performed with Ayden Connolly, Sommer Riley, Alyssa Fontaine, Brooke Benson, Lexus Richards and Emma Walters in “May I Have Your Attention, Please.”

Mackenzie Szaroz with her award for Best Playwright for “Invisible Bonds.”

Alex Thiessen with her award for Best Lighting for “Invisible Bonds.”

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The Lamont County Food Bank is in need of: dry cereals puddings or fruit cups for school lunches juice boxes canned chicken or ham toilet paper, deodorant & dish soap.

If you are able to donate or find yourself in need please call 780-619 619-6955.

20 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 3, 2016