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7, No. 28 November Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Vol. 7, No.Vol. 2, Tuesday, 8, 2011

Lamont Health Care Centre Ladies Auxiliary celebrates its 100th anniversary in fine style

by Michelle Pinon Editor

"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless."

Those were the words Deb Hancheruk spoke to the volunteer members of the ladies auxiliary of the Lamont Health Care Centre Celebration Centennial Tea on May 10 at the United Church Education Centre.

The venue was packed with well wishers who wanted to celebrate the important milestone in the auxiliary's and the community's history.

Hancheruk, manager of the Beaver Hills Lodge, expressed her heartfelt thanks to the auxiliary and its members who come to visit the seniors. "Our residents look forward to canteen, a game of horseracing or the monthly whist games: You give them something to look forward to.

Whether they purchase goodies or just visit, they are happy that you are here as you make them feel special.

"Many seniors in my lodge are unable to leave the building, and also don't have a lot of visitors, so they cherish the time you spend with them."

Ed Stelmach, who was born in the Lamont hospital 61 years ago, was on hand to personally

thank the volunteers who have added so much to the quality of life to Albertans. He pointed out one thing the auxiliary has always done, that is just now

continued strength.

Described as an "exemplary auxiliary," by Bernadette Dalpe, who brought greetings on behalf of June Kometz, President of the

our hands or see with our eyes. They bring things that come from the "heart."

"To the residents and patients they are the sunshine on a cloudy day or

always know just the right thing to say or do; They can make you feel better just by being near; They listen with an open heart and understand.

"They laugh with you

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Members of the Lamont Health Care Centre Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 100th anniversary May 10th.

Seated in the front row left: Ann Kendall, Anne Rohatynski, Vivian Tanasichuk, Rose Strobl, and Helen Cholak.

Standing in the back row left: Deb Hancheruk, Evelyn Kowalski, Marilyn Pruss, Nora Gauthier, Marlene Szabados, Mary Richardson, Stella Stodola, Ellen Rinas, Sheila Vilcsak, Emily Kostiuk, and Loretta Smith. receiving recognition and support in the medical community, is wholistic care. "You contribute a different aspect to care, and are always there to support patients." With that, he extended congratulations to all of the members of the auxiliary, and asked God's blessing for

Canadian Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries (CAHA). "Innumerable volunteer hours spent has meant lives have been touched and enormous amount of dollars have been raised to help improve the quality of patient care. "These ladies bring with them things we cannot hold in

the rainbow that follows a storm....Thank you to each and every one of you for being that someone special."

Dalpe also read a verse that aptly described those things that come from the heart of Auxilians. "You know when someone special touches your life...They

when you're happy; They share your tear when you're sad; They are beside you whenever you feel alone; They extend their hand when you need support; They are proud of all that you accomplish. They love you just because you're you. You know when someone special touches

your life."

Following Dalpe's speech she presented President Sheila Vilcsak with the CAHA's Heritage Award. Sharon Dembicki, secretary of the Alberta Healthcare Auxiliary Association, also presented Vilcsak with an award on behalf of the provincial association, and congratulated members on their years of service.

Wayne Woldanski, Reeve of Lamont County also offered congratulations for the auxiliary's 100 years of volunteer service in the community. "What a milestone!"

For some residents with little family or friends, auxiliary members are their only regular visitors, added Woldanski.

"Your efforts have not gone unnoticed." He then offered official recognition to past and present members as well as a commemorative plaque on behalf of the municipality.

Town of Lamont Mayor Bill Skinner brought greetings and offered congratulations to the members "who've been a valued part of our community since the beginning of our town."

He also thanked members for creating a welcoming environment and looking after the well being of patients since the auxiliary's inception 100 years ago.

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2 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Lamont County approves 2012 budget during special meeting Council also passes new mill rate bylaw in three readings

By Michelle Pinon Editor

Lamont County council recently approved its 2012 budget.

During a special meeting of council held on April 30, members passed the 2012 capital and operating budgets with revenues of $26,988,759 and expenditures of $26,652,171 to equate to a surplus of $336,588.

All three readings of a taxation rate bylaw were also passed by council.

Some of the projected revenue highlights included: * Property taxes, estimated to be $13,724,233; make up 51 per cent of projected revenues for 2012. * Total projected revenue through provincial grants is $9,483,338. * Just over $389,000 through the sale of goods and services. * A total of $372,000 through the sale of fixed assets. * Slightly more than $267,000 in deferred grant revenue.

Some of the projected expenditure highlights included: * Public works and water estimated at $17, 798,554. * Administration salaries of $1,891,938. * Planning and community services, estimated expenditures of $1,606,422.

Those programs fall under planning and development, community adult learning council, family and community support services, economic development, and library.

* Fire and emergency services were projected to be $1,096,103. * The agriculture services board pegged at $1,267,786.

Council also passed bylaw 724.12 on April 30th authorizing the rates of taxation to be levied against assessable property within Lamont County in 2012.

The mill rates have edged up slightly from 2011. According to Garret Matteotti, manager of economic development and strategic initiatives for Lamont County, most communities strive to have a 60/40 split non-residential-residential tax split, meaning residents don't have to bear an unfair proportion of taxes.

"In Lamont County in 2011, 73 per cent of all property tax revenues were paid through commercial, machinery and equipment and linear infrastrcture tax assessments. Lamont County residents only paid 27 per cent of all property tax revenues through farmland and residential property taxes," stated Matteotti.

According to the taxation bylaw, "the assessed value of all property in the municipality of Lamont County as shown on the assessmet rolls is $879,387,550. The breakdown in each category is as follows: residential, ($341,243,550); non-residential, ($359,678,430); farm land, ($95,844,390); and machinery and equipment, ($82,621,180).

The bylaw also states that all properties assessed a levy of less than $50 will

be assessed a minimum tax rate of $50. overtime, lump sum payments, gross Penalties were set at 10 per cent on all honouraria, and any other direct cash current taxes remaining unpaid after remuneration." Reeve Woldanski June 30, 2012 and 10 per cent penalty received $49,642; deputy reeve Daniel on all taxes remaining unpaid after Warawa received $46,376; councillor Dennis McCartney received $39,822; Dec. 31, 2012.

The municipality's independent and councillors Roy Anaka and Chris auditor's report by Wilde and Klita both received $43,109. County Company, which comprises the state- manager Al Harvey received $166,183. ment of financial position as of Dec. 31, 2011. The balance at year's end totalled $43,523,950.

Councillors 2011 2010 The statement also $49,642 W. Woldanski $48,194 includes a disclosure of Reeve salaries and benefits for $46,376 $44,928 municipal officials, the D. Warawa Deputy Reeve chief administrative offi$39,822 $38,821 cer and designated offi- D. McCartney $43,109 R. Anaka $8,316 cers as required by $43,109 $8,316 Alberta Regulation C. Klita $166,183 $161,001 313/2000. It was noted A. Harvey that: "Salary includes regCounty Manager ular base pay, bonuses,

Year

2010

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Farmland

11.6446

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Commercial

18.8087

19.3375

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Residential

2.9201

2.8873

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18.8087

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Canexus hosts training seminar for chlorine transportation and emergency response SUBMITTED Twenty-one members and of the Edmonton Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Response Team received training in chlorine transportation and container emergency response at the Canexus, North American Terminal on May 3.

Although the Canexus terminal has not processed or stored chlorine on the site since 2009, members of the Canexus Transportation Emergency Response team are trained in chlorine response concepts to assist for any response in Western Canada.

TheEdmonton fire fighters must have three to ten year’s experience and then either volunteer or are directed to attend the six month course that

trains them in elements such as hazardous materials, chemistry, personal protection, spill mitigation, rescue, evacuation and shelter-in-place.

The Edmonton Fire Department has visited the Canexus site yearly for the last decade for such emergency response training.

As a Responsible Care Company and a member of the local mutual aid organization NR CAER (North East Region Community Awareness and Emergency Response) Canexus feels it has a duty to do all it can to provide training to fellow response organizations such as the City of Edmonton.

Dow Chemical of Fort Saskatchewan and Canexus North Vancouver provided the

key training aids such as chlorine training cylinders and a mock chlorine rail car dome for applying the various chlorine leak kits by the trainees.

Another aspect of the team effort involved in this important training was the participation of Elwood Schwanke and Curtis Myson.

Schwanke, a retired Dow employee, spent years in the emergency response field and also served as the Chairperson of the North American CHLOREP organization with a focus of the safe storage, transportation and handling of this important water treatment chemical.

Schwanke grew up in the Lamont area and presently resides in Fort Saskatchewan.

Curtis Myson of Fort Saskatchewan is the

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Jody Erickson, left, an emergency response trainer and senior operator at Canexus, goes over the basics with Edmonton based hazardous materials responders during a recent training exercise hosted by the Lamont area business which is located only a few kilometres northwest of the community.

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Jody Erickson of Canexus provided the hands-on training with Myson while Schwanke performed the classroom elements. In the end each fire fighter received four hours of concentrated training.

The visit to Canexus coincided with the Lamont cancer fundraiser. Canexus terminal manager John Kirichenko purchased burgers and soft drinks for all employees and contractors on site, including the Edmonton fire fighters for the cause.

The fire fighters made a quick collection of their members and donated an additional $105 for the Lamont Friends of Cancer fundraiser.

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Edmonton based firefighters received the most qualified and up to date training on hazardous materials during a recent training exercise at Canexus.

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Opinion

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

Volunteers, a dying breed?

Often I'll hear people tell me that volunteerism is dying. With waning numbers, many seniors are worried about the future and the health of their communities.

When attending events, I see many of the same faces. They are working as hard as they can to make their event, project, or fundriaser a success. But just how long can the aging population continue to keep things going, and to provide valuable opportunities and services to local residents.

Scanning the crowd at last week's 100th anniversary tea of the health care auxiliary, I could not see anyone under the age of 40 in attendance. Is that because they are all too busy working? Maybe they have too much "to do" in their day to day lives to be bothered with joining a community group? Could it be self absorbtion? Or as Ed Stelmach suggested, affluence?

It's probably a combination of several different factors, but the key factor in my mind is going above and beyond to make a difference in other people's lives and the communities in which they live.

Getting involved means making a commitment, and any commitment means time away from family, friends, other interests or hobbies, and even precious down time. But the downside is that people and the communities become weaker in the process. Being unselfish, putting others ahead of yourself, is getting to be the norm in today's society, and I fear it will have negative consequences down the road.

To have a caring community, you need to have caring people, who are willing to step outside of their lives and themselves to do something unselfish. So, I urge you to take up the challenge and join an organization in the community. The sense of pride and accomplishment of working together for a cause as well as the betterment of people in the community as a collective, will be well worth it.

Michelle Pinon Editor

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Benoit offers clarity on F-35’s Dear Editor, I am writing to you in response to the letter to the editor from Liberal Defence Critic John McKay recently published in papers across this constituency.

When it comes to the very important and essential replacement of the CF-18 fighter jets Mr. McKay and the Opposition parties could use a dose of accuracy and honesty.

First, no deal has been signed to buy the F35 replacement fighter yet. What has happened is participation in a process to develop a replacement because no other generation five fighter jet exists. This process was started by the former Liberal gov-

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ernment in about 1999 with larger commitments of about 200 million dollars in 2002. I was Defence Critic for our party at that time and supported this process. It was the right thing to do.

What is bazaar is that people like Mr. McKay, who supported the process when his Liberal government started it, now criticize our government for continuing to move forward with this process.

Again, no actual purchase has taken place.

On the cost issue, our government has been clear and accurate all along. Our commitment is to spend nine billion dollars on the purchase of the jets and nothing has changed.

Michelle Pinon Editor

We have also included about another six billion dollars for maintenance over the first 20 years of service. This too is still accurate or at least the best estimate. What the Auditor General (AG) has said is that our government should have included another $10 billion to cover the costs of maintenance, refitting and the cost of DND personnel for the full expected life of the jet which is close to 40 years.

Our government questioned the usefulness of trying to project costs that far ahead but has accepted all of the AG’s recommendations and will change the reporting process.

This $25 billion or so in purchase and other

costs will of course be spread out over the next 40 years or so (if the decision is finally made to purchase these jets) and the first jets won’t be completed for several years. In the meantime Canadian contractors have already done tens of millions of dollars of business on developing and building these jets.

I don’t ever remember so much fuss being made over a procurement process which seems to have been well managed for military equipment which is clearly needed.

Leon E. Benoit, MP Vegreville-Wainwright

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Sports Feature athletes of the week The Williams clan, a hockey family with tons of spirit and dedication Live, breathe, eat, sleep and dream hockey

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Connor is now assistant coach for the three on three Super League, as well as

The Williams family consists of four boys ranging in age from eight to 17. All four of the boys are avid hockey players, and live, breathe, eat, and dream hockey.

Connor started skating at three - years - old in a Canskate program, then joined hockey when he was five. Brandt, Seth and Kale all started playing hockey at the age of three. They have all

"My mom always has said 'Keep your kids busy, it keeps them out of trouble.' which is something I have done," states Dena

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played in Lamont. And they have done it all with the support and dedication of their parents Shannon and Dena.

Connor Williams, who will turn 17 on May 19, started hockey in pre novice, and has played straight through as a goalie, until he was 16 and as a second year midget.

As Connor is going into grade 12, and has been on the ice for 12 years, he is choosing to take his graduating year off the ice and concentrate on his studies. He, now in his spare time, is wanting to take up snowboarding, and has found that he had a real 'knack' for it in the last winter season.

Brandt Williams finished his second year in bantam AAA.

Connor Williams finished his second year of midget. working part time.

Brandt Williams, who is 15, started hockey in pre-novice, the same year as Connor. He currently finished his second year of bantam in AAA with the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers as a forward. Next season he will be moving into midget. When Brandt played house league in Redwater, his team won the 16/60 league banner. Then he had regular camps, and try outs throughout the spring and summer season and made the AAA team. Brandt currently is in a core hockey camp that runs one day a week for 11 weeks, and consists of on ice and off ice training for three hours each week. He also has a personal fitness trainer that he works with two times a week, and is playing in the three on three Canwest Super League, where his team is sitting second overall out of 12 teams.

When Brandt was asked what he wanted to do when he grows up he states "I wanna be in the show (NHL)."

Seth, who is nine and will

be 10 in August, has just finished his first year of atom hockey with the Lamont Hawks, and looks forward to playing his second year of atom next season. Seth, along with his younger brother Kale, took one year off to take Aikido and hip hop dance, but then joined back up because of their love for the game. "Atom is a great year to watch, cause the kids now know the positions and the rules of the game. Its great to

see all their hard work and dedication come together," states mom Dena. When Seth was asked his favourite part of the past season, he states "I got to learn more about the game, and like scoring." He then goes on to explain how he scored by 'deking' (dodging around) the other playerss and tipped the puck in the side of the net. Seth plays left wing.

Kale is the youngest of the Williams family, at just eight years - old, and will be going into his second year of novice hockey next season. Kale enjoys learning how to play all positions, but his favourite positions are right wing and centre. For playoffs this year, Kale got to play goalie. "Kale also has a amazing mindset for defense," states dad Shannon. Kale is looking forward to playing hockey straight through, just as his

Kale Williams who finished his first year novice.

Seth Willams finished playing his first year atom.

brothers have.

The Williams family are all major in the sport, with the parents giving their time and dedication getting their children to every practice, game, camp and training session.

They have also made sure the

boys have tried other sports.

All four boys have played soccer, and ball until they got to atom hockey. "My mom always has said 'Keep your kids busy, it keeps them out of trouble.' which is something I have done," states Dena. "All the boys like dressing up before the games, and all have a very competitive spirit." When Kale and Seth were asked what they wanted to be when they grow up, both boys instantly said "I want to be in the NHL." "The boys have made it easy for us to keep going with them, we never have to fight to get them to go to practice, they are always willing to go.

Also the older boys help with the younger boys so that we are able to be everywhere.

And of course we would not have made it throughout this season without the teamwork of the team parents, who would take our kids to the games and practices, since we cant be in four places at once.

"All we ask for in return from our kids, is that they pay it forward, and stay involved in the community," states Dena.

On top of the busy schedule with hockey, the entire family are also Lamont Ag. Society members, and volunteers their time. The boys are busy 24/7, and when the boys aren't on the ice, they are playing road hockey, or with the mini sticks. The boys are very well rounded boys, and the Williams family unit works well together.

“” “I want to be in the NHL.”

6 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BEAVER DISTRICT 4-H AND THE TOFIELD, HOLDEN AND VIKING 4-H CLUBS WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS AND BUYERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT DURING OUR SALE ON APRIL 30, 2012 IN HOLDEN. Your support for our clubs is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tofield, Holden and Viking 4-H Beef Club members, leaders and their families.

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Reserve Grand Champion Steer- Lexi Maxwell

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THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES & SHOW ASSISTANTS Conformation Judge: Aaron Grant Showmanship Judge: Garrett Biggelar Grooming Judge: Peter Boake Ring men : Lyle Heiberg,Andrew Schmidt, & Chris Chomik Marshall: Curt Giebelhaus Ribbon Presenter : Lee Sagert Master of Ceremonies: Allan Zwierschke Auctioneer: Terry Cartier & Pete Conway Judging Card Marker: Lyle Heiberg Statistics Recorders: Teresa Bilyk & Cheryl Lutz Photographer: Kathy Sagert

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ATB Financial – Member Gifts Gordon Ruzcika – Show Mats Viking Auction Mart – Panels Dale Erickson – Weigh Scale Upham Family – Straw Terry Magneson & Family – Raising the Lottery Steer & Feed Set Up & Grooming Chutes – 4-H Families Holden Ag. Society – Concession Holden School – Photocopying St. Mary’s Church Ladies - Catering Beaver District 4-H – Mats & Cleaver Kids Gifts Cliff Grinde – Floor Price for Sale & Marketing Resold Steers Blair & Ellen Ewasiuk- Skid Steer Stuart Upham & Clark Pipke – Trucking Holden Agricultural Society - Facility Beaver County Agricultural Service Board Sponsorship Beaver District 4-H Council – Cleaver Kids gifts

CORPORATE SPONSORS: AFSC Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development AltaLink UFA Safeway Alberta 4-H Legacy Fund

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LEADERS, PARENTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF 4-H THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

LOTTERY STEER RAFFLE TICKET BUYERS Dale Erickson Viking Auction Market Two M Mechanical Pawluk Farms Koop’s Spraying A1 Supply Rentals/Camrose Towing Pipke Farms Don & Syd Sware Schoff Family Brent & Susan Christensen Ben Lutz/Banjo Enterprises Carl Pipke Cactus Hill Ranch Allan Gill Magneson Farms TLC Auctioneering Raycee Trucking Ltd Bruce Fuels Holden Country Laundromat Curtis Russnak Shawn Chomik Deb Taylor Wanda Law Prudence Maxwell, DVM Pete Conway

Congratulations to Cliff Grinde for winning the Lottery Steer. Proceeds from the tickets sold will be donated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), May 15, 2012 - 7

Local schools pitch in to raise funds Athletics program to benefit

By Michelle Pinon Editor

Athletes in Lamont and Andrew will be the recipients of a recent clean up campaign.

Both Lamont High School and Andrew School students and staff combed the ditches collecting garbage during the annual spring highway clean up day on May 5th.

Three teachers and 14 students from Lamont High School collected garbage along Highway 15 while three staff, seven parents and 30 students from Andrew School covered 80 kilometres along Highways 29 and 855.

Lamont High School principal Lonnie Hicks was physically tired, but very satistied with the results of the fundraiser that will help offset the cost of transportation and tournament fees.

Cory Kokotailo, who

heads up the athletic program at Andrew School, says proceeds are used to supply team clothing, jerseys and help aid in keeping team costs down, especially for high school teams that travel long distances and require overnight stays.

"The fundraiser is just another way Andrew School and school sports and programs are creating responsible, caring citizens for the future out of students that are involved in our programs.

Couple this fundraiser with support

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Staff and students from Lamont High School combed the ditches east along Highway 15 for garbage during the annual highway clean up, May 5. Staff and students from Andrew School also pitched in during the one day blitz along Highways 29 and 855. that we receive from the community, and it allows for a very special program in our community," stated Kokotailo.

Athletics offer a wide range of skills and training along with character building values. Hicks, along with his colleagues are starting to rebuild Lamont High School's athletics program, and says this is one way of assisting in their ongoing efforts.

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Everyone Welcome Rev. Deborah Brill Church Office: 780-895-2145 Next Church Supper May 25 - 5:00-7:00 In partnership with Lamont Health Care Centre 100 years.

Community Church Service June 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Pancake breakfast to follow in the curling rink at 11.

AA meetings - Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

LAMONT ALLIANCE CHURCH 44 Street & 50 Avenue 780-895-2879 Pastor Ron Wurtz

Sunday Service - 10:00 a.m.

“Children and Families are a top priority for us, us, come join us!” www.lamontalliance.com

Current Events New Sermon series: “50 days of Prayer” • Nursery and Children’s Church every Sunday.

• Bible studies for men, women and couples • Courageous Men, met Wednesday nights at 7pm • Men’s breakfast, 8:am last Saturday of each month • Youth are going to YC, again this year.

Call the Church for more information

41 st Annual Concert Saturday May 26th at 6:30 p.m.

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8 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Local volunteers set the pace for upcoming chuck wagon and chariot races in Town of Bruderheim Ag. Society to host second annual Alzheimers Wagon Tracks For The Cure

By Michelle Pinon Editor

Vic Schneider and Wayne Schoepp admit they didn't know what they were getting themselves into; yet they, along with fellow members of the Bruderheim Ag. Society, decided to take up the challenge and host chuckwagon and chariot races in the community last spring.

They were more than willing to give the event a whirl, and will be doing the same again in a few short weeks from now when they host Wagon Tracks For The Cure in support of Alzheimers at the Bruderheim Ag. Grounds from June 1-3.

The event, sponsored by the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association and the Bruderheim Ag. Society, saw more than 3,000 people come through the gates and raise just over $5,000 during last year's weekend extravaganza.

Organizers are hoping to increase attendance numbers and the amount raised for the Alberta-NWT chapter of the Alzheimers Society during this year's three day event.

"The top outfits from all over Alberta will be

here," says Schoepp, a former professional chuckwagon driver himself.

Between 40 to 50 chuckwagons and 40 to 50 chariots will be racing down the clay and sand half mile track. "It will be one of their tour stops, and we are trying to raise as much money as we can from donations at the gate and at different venues and events during the course of the weekend," adds Schoepp.

Both Schneider and Schoepp point out that the fundraiser is a community wide effort as they need around 60 volunteers to put on such an event. "We're hoping to continue to make it bigger and better, and get more groups on board," adds Schneider.

Organizers will be meeting every Tuesday evening at Walker School at 7 p.m. until the family orientated event gets underway, and are hoping more people will come forward to assist in the fundraiser.

They are also looking to local businesses and organizations to purchase sponsorships by purchasing a chuckwagon tarp with their name and logo or a sign that will go on the chariot wagon.

Racing will get underway on Friday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Saturday will kickoff with a pancake breakfast at the community hall which is sponsored by the Bruderheim Fire Department. Action on the race track will begin at 1 p.m. There will be mutton bustin for the youngsters starting at 2 p.m.

Members of the Great Canadian Trail Ride Association will also be participating in the festivities. There will be a trade show featuring event sponsors as well throughout the afternoon.

The day will be capped off with a spaghetti supper at 6 p.m. at the community hall that will be hosted by the Community Services Advisory Board.

On the stage at the ag. grounds there will be Cowboy Church on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Racing will go again from 1 to 5 p.m. that afternoon.

Having top notch chuckwagon and chariot racers competing head to head on one of the best race tracks in Alberta will no doubt prove to be a winning combination for everyone involved, so bring it on!

Volunteers pitch in to clean up Town of Bruderheim

MICHELLE PINON PHOTO

Local volunteers Mel Snyder, left, Wayne Schoepp, and Vic Schneider are champing at the bit to get everything organized for the second annual fundraising event that is set to go the weekend of June 1,2, and 3 in Bruderheim.

Public Open House on the Town of Bruderheim’s Future Wednesday May 16 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Town of Bruderheim Council invites you to a Public Open House to discuss the Town’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP). Preparations for a new plan are getting underway; this Open House is the first step in preparing a draft MDP. The Open House will be an opportunity for residents to learn about land use planning, and to share ideas with Town Council and staff. The ideas gathered at the Open House will help guide the vision and policies of the plan.

A light meal and refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by contacting Brad at 780-486-1991 or b.macdonald@munplan.ab.ca to ensure there is enough food!

For more information, contact:

Elaine Milliken Development Officer Phone: 780-796-3731 Email: elaine.milliken@bruderheim.ca or

Volunteers were not only given a sense of pride and accomplishment by cleaning up the town, they were also given a free hot dog lunch courtesy of the Town of Bruderheim which sponsors the annual one day clean up blitz. Community Services Liaison Officer Judy Koschade said it was so heartwarming to see so many people out on the unseasonably chilly and windy day.

Jane Dauphinee Municipal Planning Services Phone: 780-486-1991 Email: j.dauphinee@munplan.ab.ca

The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), May 15, 2012 - 9

Tributes pour in from well wishers during milestone celebration of ladies auxiliary

Ed Stelmach brought greetings and shared a few special memories during his address to the ladies auxiliary.

Continued from page 1 You have done well, and continue to do well, and I wish you continued success."

Karen Carter brought greetings of the Lamont Health Care Centre (LHCC) on behalf of chief executive officer Harold James, administration, department supervisors, and staff.

"We look forward to another 100 years."

LHCC board chair Kent Harrold who remarked on how "remarkable" it has been to have had such an active auxiliary at the LHCC. He con-

gratulated the auxiliary on its milestone achievement, and wished members continued success in the hospital for years to come.

David Stahl, a local singer and songwriter performed his tribute, Hospital 100th Anniversary Song. The song celebrates the "dreams and tears," and the work and mission that's set out each day, and God's guiding and blessing along the way.

Auxiliary President Sheila Vilcsak gave special recognition to life members Rose Strobl, Helen Cholak, Sheila

Auxiliary President Sheila Vilcsak, left, accepts a plaque on behalf of Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski.

Auxiliary President Sheila Vilcsak, left accepts an award from Sharon Dembicki, secretary of the Alberta Health Auxiliary Association.

Sunley, Doris Andrais, Ann Kendall, Anne Rohatynski, and Vivian Tanasichuk. Decreased life members Doris Shortt and Diny Jonker were also recognized.

Tanasichuk gave an overview of the auxiliary's past 100 years, along with some special memories and defining moments.

Vilcsak concluded by asking audience members if they would consider joining the group to continue the good work of the auxiliary, and make a difference in people's lives.

Mary Richardson, left, and Rose Strobl Stella Stodola, left, dishes up cake share a laugh following the cake cutting. forLoretta Smith.

Life members of the ladies auxiliary had the honours of cutting and serving the 100th anniversary cake. From the left: Anne Rohatynski, Ann Kendall, Rose Strobl, Helen Cholak, and Vivian Tanasichuk.

Auxiliary President Sheila Vilcsak, left, accepts a n award on behalf of Bernadette Dalpe, treasurer of the Canadian Health Auxiliary Association.

Shirley Harrold poses with Archer the bear.

Guests as well as auxiliary members rose to their feet to show their appreciation to Stahl who sang the 100th anniversary song during a special program.

Singer songwriter David Stahl sang his theme song he wrote for the 100th anniversary.

10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Lamont 4-H Multi Club visits Thiels Greenhouses Submitted On Wednesday, April 18 the Lamont 4-H Multi Club Visited Thiels Greenhouse located in Bruderheim.

Our Members and leaders enjoyed a tour of the greenhouse led by the greenhouse staff members, and we got to see the behind the scenes

of the greenhouse business.

As well, our club members and leaders had the opportunity to plant some bedding plants into a clean pot, which each person brought along.

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Marie Stelmach receives special tribute at Alberta Legislature Michelle Pinon Editor

Marie Stelmach was one of three wives of former Alberta premiers on hand during the unveilling of a special exhibit at the Alberta Legislature on May 9.

Premier Alison Redford was on hand as Hon. Ken Kowalski, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, unveilled the Parnters in Service exhibit following a ceremony in the Carillon room.

By Marie’s side, was

of course, her longtime partner and husband Ed Stelmach. Also on hand for the ceremony were Margaret and Don Getty and Jeanne Lougheed.

Stelmach said that having the ceremony just days before Mother’s Day was very fitting because premiers’ wives sometimes feel like “mothers to the province.”

During an interview following the ceremony with the Edmonton Journal, Stelmach was quoted as saying, “We act as the counsellor, the

ear to listen to and the shoulder to lean on from time to time.”

Marie and Ed married 38 years ago, and raised four children: Leslie Edward, Terrence Michael, Nathan Albert, and Lynette Marie on their family farm near Andrew.

Stelmach has been involved with the Andrew Library Board, Lamont Further Education Council, and the local 4-H program over the years.

Marie has volunteered with several char-

ities, particularly those that assist children and the elderly. She has held honourary positions with such organizations as Kids Kottage and the Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta council.

She has served as vice-president of the Krakow Ukrainian Catholic parish council and as a member of the St. Michael/Krakow Church Choir.

Marie is a passionate gardener and treasures time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PHOTO

Marie Stelmach was honoured along with other wives of former Alberta premiers during a Partners in Service exhibit unveiling held on May 9.

Lamont council switches in camera session to accommodate residents Michelle Pinon Editor

Starting May 22, Lamont town council will be holding its meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Council voted unanimously to move the start time from 7 to 7:30 p.m. in order to hold its in camera session prior to the beginning of the regular meeting to better

accommodate residents.

Mayor Bill Skinner commented that the change is a welcome one, and would make more sense as well.

Coun. Wayne Field

concurred with Skinner’s comments.

“I know of other municipalities who do that... so there are some benefits to that and may make things move along

faster.

Skinner also agreed, and felt it wild speed up the in camera process, as well as allow council to add any items stemming from the in camera ses-

sion onto the agenda during the regular meeting.

Coun. Mike Brown, and Gail Hrehorets also agreed, and the motion was passed.

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It was a relief to discover that the smoke coming from the Village of Chipman Tuesday evening was from a controlled burn instead of a grass fire. Lamont County has since declared a fire ban in the municipality in light of strong winds and dry weather conditions.

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This program is open only to post-secondary and high school students who are seeking summer employment.

Candidates must be available for work for a minimum of 8 weeks.

This is a temporary summer position working for Public works The position will be Public works Laborer.

Rate of pay for this temp position will be $12.00 per hour.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Thursday evening 8 pm - 9 pm at Bardo Lutheran Church (downstairs) Please use back door. 473757 Ave Tofield. For more info please call 780-977-0517 TFN ____________________________ Celebration of Life for Sharon Edmonton (nee Radke) and Gordon Edmonton on May 19th at 10:30 am in Rodchester at the Hall. p37&38 ____________________________ John K. Lehman August 4, 1951 January 5, 2012. A memorial will be held on June 2 at 11 a.m. at the Westlock Memorial Hall 9904 106th St. Westlock, Alberta 38/40p

Coming Events Spilstead Community Church services at Spilstead Hall. Times: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:30 pm for more info contact Pastor Ken Stumph 780-662-4656 c32-40 ____________________________ SPRING PLANT SALE May 18 & 19 Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tofield Curling Rink hosted by Holy Trinity Anglican Church 38c ____________________________ 15th Annual Tofield Fiddle Jamboree. Sat, May 12th at 1:00 pm Tofield Community Hall.

Admission $10, children 12 and under free. Lunch for fiddlers at 12 noon. p35-38 ____________________________ DANCE! to the Sparkling Tones, Sat. May 19, 8 p.m - 12 midnight Tofield Community Hall. Everyone, couples and singles welcome!

Lunch at 10:30 c38 ____________________________ Country Marketplace on May 26th and May 27th from 10 am to 5 pm at Fultonvale. Showcasing over 30 vendors. Kids Craft Area and Face Painting. FREE ADMISSION. For more information email spcountrymarketplace@hotmail.com or call 780-446-9932.

38/39p ____________________________ Horse Showcase 2012 - May 26th and May 27th at Fultonvale. Join us for a weekend of FREE family fun including a Charity Horse Show in support of the Rescue 100 Foundation on Saturday, and a World Of Horses Presentation, featuring over 25 different breeds of horses, on Sunday. Great kids activities and prize draws! For a complete line up of events visit www.saha.ab.ca, email horseshowcase@hotmail.com or call (780) 446-9932 38/39p ____________________________

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COWBOY CHURCH at Viking Auction Market, Jct. of Hwy 36 and 26. Fri., May 25, 7:30 p.m. All Welcome. Call Terry at (780) 3842114 or (780) 336-2224

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The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), May 15, 2012 - 15

Mundare firefighters shoot for the stars and raise over $15,000 for STARS air ambulance

By Michelle Pinon Editor

Exquisite cuisine and stellar entertainment were the two main ingredients in the Mundare Fire Department's recipe of success during its annual fundraiser for STARS. A sell out crowd of 180 people at the Mundare Recreation Centre enjoyed hors d’oeuvres served by members, a five star meal prepared

by Red Seal Chef Roy Raflaaub, and outragous performances by wanna be celebrity fire fighters on April 21.

Several raffles were held throughout the evening, with Allan Antoniuk donating his time to conduct a live auction, and Mayor Mike Saric and coun. Frank Rosypal playing the jail 'n bail game. The activities combined together to

add to the atmosphere and increase the amount of funds raised during the fun filled evening that generated more than $15,000 in donations.

Half of the amount went to STARS, and the other half went back to the fire department which is trying to raise $20,000 in order to purchase big rig rescue equipment.

Fire chief Glenda Dales said the fourth annual department fundraiser was a success on many fronts, and spoke about the tribute members performed for fallen firefighters within and outside of the community.

"We do one or two STARS missions a year, and we've had several community members be recipients of the service," added Dales.

The event has been sold out since it began four years ago. Dales feels it has been so suc-

Fire department membersperformed a tribute to fallen comrades during the gala.

cessful because community members love the unique brand of entertainment fire department members bring to gala event. "People in the community keep wondering what we're going to bring them for entertainment." The fire fighters have done impersonations of Kitty Wells to John Denver to Elvis to LMFAO. The acts are outrageously funny, and keep people coming back for more year after year.

Usually tickets are sold out in less than a week, adds Dales.

Just like in the line of duty, Dales says fire fighters go above and beyond, building props,

making costumers, and practicing routines. She estimates the volunteer fire fighters put in 20 to 25 hours of practice before they go on stage.

"Everyone contributes something." There are several other volunteers that work behind the scene to make everything run smoothly.

So even though fire fighters were not successful in making it to Hollywood following their performances, they did earn a special place in the hearts of Mundare and area residents who wholeheartedly support the role they play in their lives and the community at large.

Sparky the Mascot got a bit of strummin’ and drummin’ in during the live entertainment portion of the gala. A total of 180 people attended the 5 Star meal and evening of first class Entertainment on April 21.

Members of the Mundare Fire Department put their hearts and souls into raising money for the province-wide air ambulance service. Kneeling on the left is Brian Sharun and Jason Warawa on the right. Behind the table is fire chief Glenda Dales. Middle row from left: Dale McCarty, Colin Zyla, Evan Bilyk, Cheryl Zeleny, Kyle Widynowski and Jordan McNeely. Back row from left: Tom Calinoiu, Neil Lesoway, Charlie Gargus, Shamus Brison, Al Leukewich, Dusty Luchak, Dale Morrison, Colin Candy and Allen Candy. Missing were Greg Rees and Brent Sharun.

Jailbirds Dale Morrison, left, Neil Lesoway, and Jason Warawa pose with the greatest rock ‘n roll legend Elvis, aka Shamus Brisson, following their stellar performance.

There was a little bit of country and a little bit of rock’n roll as hillbillies and jailbirds converged with the King Elvis. From the left: Charlie Gargus, Dusty Luchak, Jason Warawa and Brian Sharun.

16 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Tuesday, May 15, 2012

In Focus FCSS

MUNICIPAL RIGHT-OF-WAYS Farming Along Municipal Right-of-Ways The Lamont County Agricultural Service Board passed the farming of Municipal Right-of-Way Policy #6095 in the June 2009 ASB meeting. The purpose of the policy is to establish procedures for maintaining the municipal right-of-ways to make sure right-of-ways are not hampered by crop production, does not pose a public safety liability, and discourages the growing and harvesting of crops within the County rightof-ways.

If crops are found within the County right-of-way, they may be removed as a part of the County’s regular mowing programs. Manageable municipal right-of-way is defined as the area from the edge of the shoulder into the ditch 15 feet which is the area normally managed by the municipality.

Please contact the Lamont County Agricultural Service Department at 780-895-2585 with any questions or concerns you may have.

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FIRE SMART LANDSCAPES The Fire Smart philosophy focuses on mitigating the likelihood of large, high-intensity, high-severity fires and the risk associated with the use of prescribed fire. Fire Smart landscapes are a core part of this and are designed to recognize the interaction between the ecological, economic and social impacts of fire.

Wildfire can have positive or negative impacts, depending on resource management objectives. Although wildfires can destroy homes or burn valuable timber, they can also diversify wildlife habitat and sustain forest health (Partners in Protection, 1999).

Since fire plays such a crucial role in the dynamics of firedependant ecosystems (i.e., boreal forest, montane), it is important to consider and manage the integration of fire and forest management: for the most part, these two disciplines have evolved separately. One approach to integrate fire and sustainable forest management is to design Fire Smart landscapes.

Doing so in a strategic way provides greater certainty for an array of landscape values. This process and its characteristics are fundamental elements of sustainable forest management.

Fire Smart Landscapes Framework This diagram illustrates the concepts of FireSmart landscapes.

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