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Vol. 4, No. 51 | 8 pages

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Drumheller's 2010 Torch Relay Paper

Justin Tateson at Dragons vs. the Okotoks Oilers See page 8

Lucille Ector is our "Lunch is on Us" winner See page 11

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Santa takes a little rest and relaxation before his big night

Ol’ St. Nick took a break from his hectic “Father Christmas” schedule to shoot a little stick last Saturday, December 19 at Breakfast with Santa. O’Shea’s / The Salvation Army offered families a breakfast by donation with the jolly one before he headed back to the North Pole. He says his sleigh is nearly packed, and he has a new set of runners on it. (Inset) Santa makes sure he has completed his list by asking two and half year old Jaedyn Peacey what she wants for Christmas.

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inSide STREETERS As Santa and his reindeer prepare for their ‘round the world trip on Christmas Eve, inSide asks, “Do you know the names of Santa’s Reindeer?”

Kelly Woods “Dasher, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.”

(Only 7)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board considers this structure at 436 3rd Street East Drumheller a fence, and will

need to meet the regulation 4 ft. height.

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Appeal denied... artistic structure deemed Bylaw offence “I can try... Dancer, Prancer, Vixen...Comet... it’s been so long... Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph..that’s the best I can do.” (only 8)

Thelma Hodge “Dasher, Donner, Prancer, Dancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid.”

(Only 7)

On Tuesday, December 8, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) reached an unanimous decision to deny the appeal filed by Lawrence Eisler and which was heard on December, 1 at Council Chambers, Town Hall.

Eisler had filed the appeal following the refusal of a development permit on the height of a fence-like structure at 436, 3rd Street East, Drumheller. During the appeal, Eisler, together with members of the community, explained that he felt this structure was more than a fence and added value to Drumheller.

The SDAB’s decision was based on the following reasons: The board considers the structure to be a fence as defined by the Land Use Bylaw 10.08 which states: “Fence” means a physical barrier constructed out of typical building material for the purpose of providing privacy or pre-

venting unauthorized access or both.

The SDAB also agreed that the fence does not comply with the Town’s Land Use Bylaw 10.08 Section 41 (b), which regulates the height of a fence in a residential district to a maximum height of 1.2 m (4 ft.).

“Obviously I am disappointed with this decision ... so if I want to say, well, this historical area of Drumheller which is really beautiful and should be treasured is being limited by bylaws that are about the suburbs, and I think these bylaws should be changed and there should be relaxation for this area, where do I go?”

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Lawrence Eisler

The board also stated that, having considered the opinions of the neighbours’ and others’ presentation, the board was of the opinion that

"Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph and Vixen!”

(All 9!)

(pending)

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torical area of Drumheller which is really beautiful and should be treasured is being limited by bylaws that are about the suburbs, and I think these bylaws should be changed and there should be relaxation for this area, where do I go?”

Eisler was given until April 30, 2010 for the front yard structure to be reduced to 4 ft. high or, alternatively has 30 days from the issue of the order to appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta.

Asked whether Eisler will appeal this decision, he explains: “now it becomes expensive, at the end of the day I am not sure at what point do I keep giving of myself and my time and at what point do I stop? I am leaning towards not doing anything right now as it takes a lot of energy physically and emotionally.”

He concluded: “Although I am very disappointed with the outcome, I am incredibly appreciative about the people that stood up for me, that means a lot to me."

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consideration should be given to future landowners, particularly with regard to the encroachments of portions of the fence in to the neighbouring side yards.

Eisler commented to inSide about the outcome: “obviously I am disappointed with this decision”. Eisler explained he was hoping people involved in the whole process would have looked past bylaws and have considered the contribution he was making to the town by beautifying his yard.

Eisler expressed his frustration that: “the role here of Council and the Community Planning board isn’t to say whether any of this stuff is in the best interest of Drumheller, it’s only to say whether or not a bylaw has been broken. Well, we know from the beginning I broke a bylaw! So why spend all this time and having these people coming in and voicing what they thought was important when it doesn’t matter? It makes no sense.”

Eisler also questioned : “so if I want to say, well, this his-

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Getting your family into fitness

Pet paws with Santa to help Humane Society Many furry friends turned up at Reality Bytes on Saturday, December 19 to have their picture taken with Santa. Organized as a fundraiser for the Drumheller and District Humane Society, the Pets Pics with Santa Paws event was very successful, Santa held 39 cats and dogs throughout the afternoon, and all were very well behaved. In the photo, George is “pawsing” with Santa. inSide photo by Pascale Taylor

Across the country, more and more families are embracing exercise. As popular as exercise has become over the last decade, many parents are still struggling to get their kids or even their spouse to embrace regular exercise.

Unfortunately, a jog every two or three weeks or walking into the pizzeria from a car instead of getting delivery doesn’t qualify as meaningful exercise. For parents hoping to get their hubby and kids off the couch and out doing some exercise, the following familyfriendly activities could prove just the trick. * Take an exercise-themed road trip. A week on the ski slopes might be too expensive, but a day at the slopes can be affordable depending on where the nearest mountain is. In addition, an activity such as skiing gets the family off the couch while simultaneously working several muscles and providing adequate cardiovascular exercise. * Take a stroll instead of taking the car. If the weather permits, leave the car in the driveway when heading to the grocery store for an item or two or taking the family to the park. This can save gas, provide daily exercise and give families some time to talk and catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives. * Ride bikes. Few activities are as universally enjoyed as

a good bike ride. Families can incorporate their love of bikes into their daily routines and not only get sufficient daily exercise but also squeeze in some time doing something they love to do each day. * Shovel snow or rake the leaves. While these are each

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Warming up to the Olympics The entries to inSide Drumheller’s Celebrate the Olympic tuque giveaway have been coming in stronger as the torch winds its way to the valley. Cody Makowecki is the latest winner of an official Olympic Tuque. See below to enter for your chance to win. inSide Photo by Patrick Kolafa

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Job: Owner of the Five Blue Heron Emporium.

How old are you? 43.

How long have you been in Drumheller? About 10 years.

Where are you originally from? Kamloops, British Columbia.

What do you like about your job? I can do things the way I want to do without having to ask permission.

If you were granted three wishes from an angel or genie, what would you want?

I would wish that my house in Midland sold, that I could renovate my building downtown very easily and be out of debt.

What’s your favourite Christmas movie: The grinch who stole Christmas.

What’s your favourite Christmas food? Liver pate.

Will you be making any New Year resolutions? No, just continue to have a good time doing what I am doing.

Has reading a book ever changed your life? If yes, which one and why? Oh always, particularly Ishmael by Daniel Quinn because of its philosophy around how we can change the world to make it a healthier place environmentally.

If your life was a song, what would be the title? It’s a wonderful world.

Would you rather have the power to be invisible or the power to read minds? I already have the power to read minds! I wouldn’t want to be invisible as people would feel more uncomfortable.

If you were reborn, who would you want to be born as? A humpback whale.

If you found $100 what would you do?

Actually that happened to me about a year ago.

I tried to decide what to do with it, and then I decided to leave it on a window sill in the mall.

If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do? I would move to Mexico.

If you could travel back in time and meet yourself as a 10 year old kid, what advice would you give to her? Try not to be so hard on herself.

If you could be Prime Minister for a day, what would you do? I would give everybody a low interest no down payment mortgage!

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inSideHappenings DAYTIME EVENTS Now until December 31, 2009, Drumheller: Artist in Residence: Robert Haines - Monday - Friday 12 pm to 5 pm. at Badlands Gallery.

DRUMHELLER AREA NIGHTLIFE Showing this week at Napier Theatre, Drumheller: Wednesday, December 23 - Thursday, January 7, 7:30 p.m., Alvin and the Chipmunks. We will be closed December 24 & 25. CLOSED MONDAYS. Saturday, December 26, Rowley: Pizza Nite - 5 to 9 p.m. with Dew Carver entertaining in Sam’s Saloon.

Tuesday Evenings, East Coulee: Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Community Hall.

HONEY, WHAT ARE WE DOING FOR NEW YEAR’S?

Thursday, December 31,2009, Drumheller: Valley Figure Skating Club is proud to present, “The Whiskey Ridge Band” at their New Year's Eve Dance and Casino. At the Barn, cocktails at 8:00 p.m., dance & casino at 9:00 p.m. For more information at 403-823-2002 or 403-820-2538.

Thursday, December 31,2009, Rosedale: Outlaws Saloon & Ink Slingers Tattoo presents, “Those Lone Star State All-Stars”, Hurricane Felix and The Southern Twisters with special guest The Ronney Hayward Trio. For more information and tickets, call 403-823-7799.

Thursday, December 31, Rumsey: New Year’s Eve Dance at the Community Hall. Midnight Lunch, party favours and HiTech DJ Services.

Tickets: $10. Call Tracey 403-334-1242 for info and tickets.

Thursday, December 31, Newcastle: New Year’s Eve Bash at the Newcastle Bar. Karaoke, Beef on a Bun, party favours, midnight toast. Get your tickets early - they go fast!

Thursday, December 31, Wayne: The place to be on New Year’s Eve!! No cover charge. Windstream Playing 8:30 pm - 1:00 am. Free midnight buf51s fet and party favours.

Retirement presentation at Sunshine Lodge After 14 years of straight night shift service with the Sunshine Lodge, Joann Telford is retiring in January 2010. During the Pioneer Trail Society choir Christmas concert at the Lodge on Thursday, December 17, Joann was thanked for her hard work and presented with gifts. In the picture,

Joann, left, is laughing at one of her presents, an ice scraper, being handed by Marcel Augey, activities coordinator at the Lodge as he explains how this would have come in handy for Joann to remove ice from her car rear window when she finished her shifts during winter. inSide photo by Pascale Taylor

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It's okay to feel worn out, Taurus.

You have been keeping up a pace not many others can manage. In a few days you'll be able to slow down and enjoy some rest.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Someone in your life turns your schedule topsy-turvy, Gemini.

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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sometimes a look in the mirror can be a real eye-opener, Cancer. And there can be moments when you don't like just what you see. Luckily you can always make a change.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take care with the words you say, Leo, because someone takes them the wrong way and you're left in a pot of hot water. It'll take some back-pedaling to recover.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may feel like running away from your problems, Sagittarius, but they'll just be here when you return. Facing them head-on will enable you to move on to other things.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Enlist the help of a friend to tackle some busy work that has been piling up, Capricorn. Don't be compelled to micromanage, either. Just find a trustworthy helper.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You can't blame others for your shortcomings, Aquarius. It's time you owned up to your decisions and take responsibility for the actions you have made.

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JOHNSON, Herbert June 7, 1933 - December 18, 2009 Herbert Johnson of Rosedale, Alberta passed away on December 18, 2009.

Herb was born in Walsh, Alberta on June 7, 1933. Herbert received his education in Walsh and Irving, Alberta.

Following his schooling, he worked a short time in British Columbia in the mines and then returned home to farm with his parents. In 1958 he met and married Gloria Betker. They left the farm and moved to Medicine Hat. In 1964 the family moved to Lyalta, Alberta where Herb was employed as an elevator manager for Alberta Pacific Grain and then Federal Grain. In 1972 the family moved to Eckville, Alberta where Herb worked at the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator. In 1974 Herb became employed with the Fire Insurance Company as a fire inspector and the family moved to Drumheller. Approximately two years later he went to work at the Alberta Government weigh scale.

When the Highway Patrol and the weigh scale amalgamated Herb then worked as a special constable with the Highway Patrol until his retirement in 1993. Herb was very talented with wood working and built some beautiful pieces of furniture. He played banjo in a country band, “The Wheatland Old Timers” for many years. He was a man of many talents and had a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed by all.

Herbert is survived by his wife Gloria of 51 years; three sons: Darwin (Cathy), Wesley (MaryAnn) and Kevin (Cindy); four grandsons, Barry (Sara), Bradley, Jerad and Jason; two step-grandsons: Jessie Mepham and Lucus Slusharenko; one step granddaughter Pam Riley: one great grandson Aedyn Tyler; one step great- granddaughter Avery Lee Ann Riley; his sister Evelyn Jans; two brothers: Leonard Johnson and August Johnson; sister-in-law Betty and Lawrence Weibe; brother-in-law Wally and Gladys Betker, as well as several nieces and nephews. Herbert was predeceased by his parents August and Christina Johnson; his sister Carolyn Bezler and his brothers-in-law Raymond Jans and Wilbert Betker. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. from Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel, 199 - 2 Street West, Drumheller, Alberta. If friends desire, Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Children look forward to snow days for the break from school and the chance to venture out into the snowy white wilderness -- even if that just may mean your own backyard.

A popular snow day pastime is to go sledding. What should be an enjoyable day with family and friends could turn into a trip to the doctor if safety precautions are not taken. * Be sure sledders are dressed appropriately for the weather. It doesn't take long for hypothermia to set in when the weather is cold. The combination of sweating from sledding exertion and the cold air could cause hypothermia to commence very quickly. Have everyone dress in

stroy the sled than have an individual end up in the emergency room. Rolling off of an out-ofcontrol sled can prevent serious injuries. * Know the terrain in advance.

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Dragons bow to Saints, Oilers at home Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

The Dragons pulled up their socks for December, and while they haven’t quite been playing .500 hockey, there were some bright spots.

The Dragons went on a Northern Alberta road trip earlier in the month and nearly came home with four points.

At home last weekend they had some trouble with the number one team in the league, as well as perennial foe the Okotoks Oilers.

On December 11, the Dragons took on the St. Albert Steel.

The Steel scored first on the powerplay, but a goal by Breyden DeCock 10 minutes in tied the game. The Steel tied it up in the second, but a powerplay goal from Mike Marianchuk, and then an even handed goal from Marcus Toye put the Dragons up 3-2.

Toye scored his second in the third period, but the Steel tied it before regulation time ended, forcing overtime.

The teams each had three shots as they continued into the second overtime period, but Geddes scored on a penalty shot to win the game.

“I thought we responded really well to the goals against.

We were great on the attack and

our special teams were good, and offensively we were really strong that game,” said coach Dan Price. “St. Albert has a potent offense themselves. There were time they got good looks at our goal and created some offense, but each time they scored we responded very well with a goal of our own.”

The next night, Saturday December 12, they were in Fort McMurray to play the Oil Barons, another strong northern team.

After a scoreless first period, Sam Lawson scored 10 minutes in, on the powerplay. Kyle Knelsen followed it up a minute later putting the Dragons up 2-0.

With four minutes left in the second period, the Oil Barons made it onto the score board.

The game was tied five minutes into the final period, and then 13 minutes in, the Oil Barons went ahead.

“We thought we were the better team in the first and second period,” said Price.

After the Oil Barons were up by one with a tricky bounce through traffic, the Dragons pulled their net minder.

“We pressed and had a really good chance in front of the net with about 30 seconds left, and it just bounced over one of our

player’s sticks, and they went down and scored on the empty net,” said Price.

The northern trip allowed the team to get a look at its most recent addition between the goal posts. Dylan Tait, 18, of Lethbridge now wears a Dragons jersey.

“He comes highly recommended by coaches… and all his coaches all say the same thing: "Very good kid, very competitive and an excellent goalie, very athletic. He’s competitive in the crease and covers the low part of the net well," said Price. “He has done all those things for us.

He is tremendously competitive in practice. He works very hard and wants to get better. He had a great road trip for us. He won the game for us in St. Albert and almost got it done in Fort McMurray as well.”

Last Friday, December 18 it was Andy Williams that got the start for the Dragons in net as they hosted the Spruce Grove Saints. It was an emotional start with 24 minutes of penalties dolled in the first four minutes

alone. The Saints, who have an incredible 34-3 record, made short work of the Dragons winning 4-0. The Dragons were without Geddes in the loss.

He was back however Saturday night to play the Okotoks Oilers, and scored the first Dragons goal with eight minutes left in the second. The Dragons only other look on Saturday was from Dylan Schellenberg who scored with three minute remaining.

This was the Drumheller native’s third of the season. The Okotoks Oilers won 5-2.

On Tuesday night, December 22 the Dragons finished up the year with a 8-1 loss Okotoks Oilers.

Justin Tateson brings the puck up for the Dragons versus the Okotoks Oilers Saturday at home. The Dragons are done for the year, and while they still trail in the south division, they did pick up a handful of wins in December. inSide photo by Lisa Clarke

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Kiss of luck wins Chamber's grand prize Patrick Kolafa | inSide Drumheller

The results are in and local shopper Nancy Kiss won the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas giveaway.

This year the chamber’s annual Christmas contest, where local shoppers enter to win weekly prizes from area merchants, and then are entered in a grand prize draw for $1,000 dinosaur dollars, concluded on December 19. This year the contest also awarded 10 runner up prizes for $100 dinosaur dollars.

Kiss told inSide Drumheller, December was always her lucky month an in fact the win came close to her birthday. While some have concluded she must have entered the contest a great number of times to win, she said she simply shopped as she would regularly, and entered whenever she would get the chance.

While she has no immediate plans for her winnings, she says there are few things she needs at the Brick.

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Other winnera included Darlene Alford who won $500 dinosaur dollars, and Bonnie Chambers who won the third prize of $250 dinosaur dollars.

The 10 consolation prizes went to Marie Fairhead, Can-

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