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My Little Corner Last week I had several short conversations with Donald Ethell, the lieutenant-governor of Alberta, when he visited Pincher Creek. He was impressed by what he saw in our community.

Students gathered at the Community Hall and shared gestures of remembrance with His Honour, with local veterans and dignitaries, and with one another.

Interpretations of remembrance were shared through song, video presentations, dance and self-authored poems and prose. The kids and their teachers can be commended for a job well done.

Sitting quietly for more than two hours was an excellent exercise in respect. It’s something we’re often too busy for in our hectic lives. Two minutes of silence can feel like hours, but imagine what it felt like to a soldier in the trenches.

Roses were presented to the lieutenant-governor and to the veterans. Several times during the presentations, His Honour smelled his rose while appearing lost in thought. For him, the memories and the consequences of war are real. Most of us can only imagine.

A depth of pain lives within many veterans that the rest of us may empathize with, but will never truly understand.

You can see it when thoughts take them far away.

For some it is to a time long ago, while for others it’s part of everyday life. While many have spent a lifetime with ghosts of war, not all veterans are senior citizens.

As a teenager, I didn’t understand the importance of remembrance. I think it’s something that is meaningful only once you come to a place where it is part of who you are, and you need to find your way there on your own.

An editorial by Shannon Robin To me, it’s when a lump forms in your throat and you find yourself wiping away a tear during the national anthem. This is when you’ve come to understand, at least as much as you can.

As the video for J.P. Cormier’s new song, “Hometown Battlefield,” played during last Wednesday’s service, I felt the urge to salute for the first time.

The video shows photos of soldiers affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. The third photo is of my grandfather, and to see him on the screen, larger than life, touched me deeply.

To this man I never knew, I am grateful. The memories of the First World War haunted him, and the after-effects cost him greatly — Stanley Robison lost his family.

I can imagine the fear, the darkness and the suffering he bore, but I know it doesn’t come close to the real thing. This extends to all veterans. We simply can’t know what they have lived through, or the sense of duty that so many have died for.

I hope the students who attended last week’s ceremony took away a tiny bit of new understanding.

One day they will also realize what a privilege it was to have a representative of the Queen spend the afternoon with them.

I thought it was awesome when Lt.-Gov. Ethell’s pilot asked me to take of picture of himself with local veteran Hank Planger. “It’s not everyday you get to meet a member of the Devil’s Brigade,” he said with a smile.

J.P. sings, “And we thought the war was over, but the headlines do reveal, that another soldier died today on the hometown battlefield.”

The impact of war lasts forever. Lest we forget.

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By Brad Quarin Small business owners have an extra incentive to join the Pincher Creek and District Chamber of Commerce for lunch at the Heritage Inn on Monday.

The guest speaker is Bryon Anderson, a workforce consultant for Alberta Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour. Originally from southern Alberta and having lived in Pincher Creek, Bryon is on a quest to spread the word of the Canada-Alberta Job Grant to the business community.

The grant supports employers with a training program, with the employer deciding who needs training and how. Training providers deliver the program in the workplace, online or in a classroom. The grant covers part of the expense.

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Discovering Oompa’s Story and As the Crow Flies

By Brad Quarin who would rarely say “I love you” but Earlier this year, my great uncle Albino was willing to do anything for his family.

Peressini, known universally in the family There was respect in their relationship, as Uncle Nini, passed away. and Darren says he learned the value of We all knew Uncle Nini had served in hard work from his Oompa. the Second World War and participated in Years ago, Darren made short films in the Normandy invasion before marrying school that won a few awards, and filmmy grandma’s sister, Chris. We saw him at making is still a hobby. family gatherings, though less often after Making mainly family films, he Aunt Chris died. Beyond that, it seemed decided he wanted to tell Nini’s untold we knew little about him. story and asked for an interview. Nini was “Nobody knew his actual story,” says flattered, unaware that anyone would find his grandson, Darren Krywolt. Not until his story incredible. The interview was now, that is. Darren has succeeded in filmed in August 2012, when he was 88. unearthing precious information that For Darren, it was a real challenge to Photos courtesy of Darren Krywolt sheds light on both Nini and Chris.

Photos of Chris and Albino (Nini) Peressini, subjects of Darren Kry- decide on questions that would get his “It definitely helped me to understand wolt’s Oompa’s Story and As the Crow Flies. grandfather to open up. It also wasn’t easy him,” Darren says. to make the film alone, with no camera Blairmore’s Orpheum Theatre, currently closed, will reopen for a operator or lighting technician. special event at 1 p.m. on Saturday, revealing the stories of two established However, Nini did answer all questions, and told his story from begincommunity members. Darren’s documentary film on Nini, Oompa’s Story, ning to end. “He does get into the emotional part of his life,” Darren says. is free to see and has historical relevance.

The film is simplistic and tells Nini’s story in his own words. “I’m defi“It’s the story of immigration, hard work, struggling through the nitely happy with how it turned out,” Darren says.

Depression, the war,” Darren says. “It’s a human story that you just don’t Nini recalled his early years in Italy and Canada, including life before hear anymore.” running water and indoor plumbing and what it was like to get his first At the same time, a book called As the Crow Flies will be released — a radio. compilation of short stories written by Chris, capturing Crowsnest Pass His dad died when he was young, and at 16 Nini quit school to work in life from 1972 to 1983. the mines as a bucker, loading and pushing coal.

Albino Peressini was rarely called that, and the children of the family At 18, he left that job to serve in the war, and he later recalled that as were surprised to learn that Nini wasn’t his real name. My grandparents being a worse job.

Rose and Gino explain that “Nini” is Italian for “little boy,” a name given to What Nini told Darren about the war wasn’t so much surprising as him in a family where he had an older brother and sister. eye-opening. Darren wasn’t aware that Nini was on the infantry front To Nini’s grandchildren, he was “Oompa,” a result of his granddaughter lines, where he had to kill, and where he saw friends die. being unable to pronounce “Grandpa.”

With the Calgary Highlanders, he set out on foot from France to GerDarren recalls Nini as a private man who rarely expressed his emotions, See OOMPA, continued on page 4

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many as a gun operator.

And few were aware of how that experience stuck with him for all of his life, as he rarely talked about it. He experienced guilt and had to constantly reassure himself that the war was not his fault. He had nightmares of the war, seemingly every night. Darren believes he had post-traumatic stress disorder back when few people understood the meaning of the term.

The interview itself seemed to help, as Darren heard afterward that the nightmares had stopped. “It was great to know that was a relief,” Darren says.

Oompa’s Story is not just a war story. “It was a bit of a broad brush,” Darren says.

Nini talked about meeting and marrying Chris, and how they ran the Coleman Hotel, back when Coleman was “a happening place.”

He was with her when she died and tried unsuccessfully to revive her, but didn’t talk much about that. Chris died with a book in her hands, which was also how she lived.

Aunt Chris was a beloved family member.

When she died some 17 years ago, she left Darren a collection of her writings, with a note

saying he could put something together to remember her by.

Darren kept the writings but was too afraid to look at them until Nini died.

It turned out they were short stories written for the Royal Bank, which she worked for and managed. Her columns, called As the Crow Flies, dealt with more than bank matters, covering the mountains and life in Crowsnest Pass.

She told stories of her family — Rose, Gino and Sparky. Chris also interviewed a man, five days before he died, who had survived both the Frank Slide and the Holocaust.

Some of her writing was funny, and Darren found it captivating and uplifting. “You could really feel her spirit,” he says. “It was pretty emotional.”

He compiled the columns into a hardcover book, As the Crow Flies, and the first 75 copies will be sold at Orpheum Theatre for $25.

Chris’s sister, Rose, says she was unaware of these writings and hasn’t seen them yet. However, she and Gino say they’re definitely going to pick up a copy, and see Oompa’s Story.

Rotarians look back on efforts to end polio

By Brad Quarin Since its inception in 1998, the Pincher Creek Rotary Club has been determined to help stamp out polio everywhere in the world.

World Polio Day was Oct. 24, and the club can now reflect on its success. Locally, $30,000 has been raised, with private donations from the community adding another $30,000.

“It makes a difference to people elsewhere,” says Rotarian Greg Steed. The club is dedicated to both local service and international charity, and eradicating polio is a way to make the world safer and healthier.

To younger readers, polio may be a distant concept. The disease, which causes muscle weakness and paralysis, hasn’t been seen in North America since the 1970s. The continent’s most famous polio patient may have been United States President Franklin Roosevelt.

However, Greg can recall the days when sugar cubes containing polio vaccine were given out at Canadian schools. That oral vaccine is

still used in other countries.

In 1985, Rotary chose to get involved in the drive to eliminate the crippling disease and the heartbreak it causes.

With India declared polio-free for the first time this year, the disease now affects only three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. A global village means that unless polio is ended there, it may spread anywhere.

Pincher Creek Rotary’s contributions to the effort over the years have been made through a number of fundraisers, including dinners. Paul and Anna Eggert hosted a barbecue at their ranch south of Pincher Creek for several years, with all funds going to polio. Their last one raised $10,000, Greg says. Paul passed away in January.

Donations can still be made to fight polio, with every dollar raised matched by two from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Teacher believes in French immersion

By Brad Quarin more what I’m about,” she says. “I like Dominique Plouffe-Chandler, to bond, and I like to create relationwho teaches Grade 1 and 2 French ships.” immersion to students at St. Michael’s A job was available at St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek, believes in School, and she chose it over three her program. other opportunities after seeing a “I feel quite proud of it,” she small picture of the Canadian Rocksays. “We have some wonderful ies on their pamphlet. things going on. We have extremely Most her students, if not all, speak hard-working students and very supEnglish as their first language, but she portive parents.” finds they’re eager to learn French.

The program has been in place for It’s fun for little children to learn new 32 years, and Dominique has taught words. Dominique has a full day of there since 1988. “I’ve been a conteaching, and it’s all in French except stant,” she says. “I’m very passionate for religious and music studies. about French immersion.”

French immersion at St. Michael’s That passion and her work proSchool typically goes up to Grade Photo by Brad Quarin moting French immersion were Dominique Plouffe-Chandler, who teaches French at St. Michael’s School, 8. There is now a kindergarten class rewarded when she was named this recently received the Prix d’Excellence Andre Obadia. The Canadian Asso- taught by Jennifer Parker. year’s recipient of the Prix d’ExThey’ve had great success with ciation for Immersion Teachers recognizes one teacher annually for excelcellence Andre Obadia from the the program, as evidenced by Grade lence in immersion teaching.

Association canadienne des profes6 language proficiency DELF exams. seurs d’immersion. It’s a national award given to only one person each In May, the school sent Grade 6 student Mya Citrigno to an international year.

French dictation contest.

She has just returned from a conference in Halifax, where she accepted It was Jennifer who nominated Dominique for the national honour, the award and gave a speech in front of 500 people. with two letters of support. They taught together two years ago.

“It’s a great honour,” she says. “In my speech, I mentioned that I “She really lives her career,” Jennifer says. She was motivated to nomaccepted it on behalf of our students, the parents, our school and our inate Dominique for her passion for the job and for thinking about the school board.” students and their best interests.

Not used to public speaking, she worked hard on her speech and was Jennifer notes that Dominique has raised money to pay for field trips pleased with how it turned out. for her students and French books for the school. She believes Domi“I’ve always been interested in languages,” she says. French is her first nique’s philosophy is to use French to help people understand each other. language, as she comes from Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.

They are now two of the partners working to maintain and improve She could have travelled, teaching English as a second language to difFrench immersion at St. Michael’s School. ferent groups, but preferred to teach one group throughout the year. “It’s

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Croatian student finds new adventures in Pincher Creek

By Brad Quarin In Pincher Creek, Two months Lorena is taking into her year-long Grade 12 at St. Rotary exchange, Michael’s School, Croatian student skipping Grade 11 Lorena Stastny says in Croatia. When she’s having an aweshe goes home, she’ll some experience in take their Grade 12.

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The Korbetts took “I’ve already done her hiking in Waterso many things I ton on her second haven’t done before,” day, and on vacation she says. to Nova Scotia a few That list includes weeks ago. She was camping, hiking, impressed by the fall horseback riding and colours and went being on a tractor, through a haunted pursuits that are corn maze, a Halrarer in Croatia. loween attraction.

Photo by Brad Quarin Lorena has been She finds school Rotary Club president Scott Korbett and Croatian living with the quite different here student Lorena Stastny tour Main Street Pincher Korbett family, but than in her home Creek. will be moving in city, Zagreb. That with another Rotary may be because family soon. Exchange students have four host Pincher Creek is a much smaller town. She families. describes students and teachers as more open Current host and Rotary president Scott with each other here. She’s taking four classes Korbett has a daughter, Arianna, staying in now, while in Croatia she would have 15.

Croatia.

Hanging out with friends in Croatia usually Lorena learned about the exchange program means going to cafes, while in Pincher Creek when she was in Grade 5, and instantly took an there are more options. interest in going. Such a trip could allow her to The people in Pincher Creek are also differwork on a foreign language, immerse herself ent, as they talk more when they meet Lorena in another culture and meet people. She’s been in the streets. She finds the people nice, friendly studying English since Grade 1. and eager to show her things to do.

Canada was “the perfect country” to work on Scott calls Lorena “a wonderful kid.” her English, as well as take in some sights. The He describes her as disciplined in her schoolexchange program lasts a year, but she’s not sure work, kind, gracious and a good cook. Lorena that’s enough time to see everything she wants feels Croatian and Canadian food aren’t that to. different, although Croatians put more emphaTo get the exchange, she underwent intersis on lunch. views in English and wrote an essay about Rotary currently has 22 exchange students in herself, her family and friends. She expressed a the district, and they’ve all seen Pincher Creek, desire to major in science, but her hopes for the Scott says. This is the fourth time he’s hosted an future change a lot, something a few Canadians exchange student. will relate to.

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Sculptor carves life from stone

By Brad Quarin Crowsnest Pass resident Ron Labbe is getting back into the habit of sculpting.

His carvings of Canadiana are available now at Crockets Trading Company in Bellevue, and he intends to get more involved in local craft shows and to launch his website.

The community provides definite inspiration to his work, which includes soapstone carvings of birds and other wildlife. Crowsnest Pass is the ideal place to retire, with “the feeling of being a little bit closer to nature,” he says.

Ron is also carrying on a family legacy with his carvings. He’s a Sculptor Ron Labbe with some of his fourth-generation sculptor, as starting in Quebec, his great-grandfather, Company in Bellevue. grandfather and father all sculpted.

His great-grandfather started off making works for the church, and his grandpa made carvings for both home and church use. Some of their artifacts can still be seen in Quebec churches, Ron says.

Today, his twin granddaughters are starting to learn at age eight, making six generations. “They like to play in the dust, because all it is is talcum powder,” he says.

The loons, geese, owls, bears, wolverines and buffaloes of Ron’s work are brought to life out of soapstone, alabaster, chlorite and other substances. The material comes from all over, with soapstone found across Canada, in Brazil and elsewhere. Some chlorite comes from Revelstoke.

The most popular items are the birds, including the owls who come in

many styles. Currently, he’s working on a series of peregrine falcons and bears.

The carvings take skill. One style of owl, only 1¼ inches tall but quite detailed, is particularly challenging to make.

The average piece is about 1½ pounds, including the base. It can take five hours to make a small bird.

For Ron, the most rewarding part comes at the end, when he waxes the carving. “That’s when all the colours come out,” he says.

His interest in carving stems from his background, as he would spend time with his dad and whittle on a Photo by Brad Quarin piece of stone. He started carving at works available at Crockets Trading 12 and began selling his works at 16.

In Calgary, one of his first pieces sold was shipped to England. He was struck by his reach going beyond Canada.

After working overseas in oil and gas for 19 years, Ron is back to carving after an 18-year hiatus. Basically retired, he started carving again earlier this year.

With some aboriginal connections in his family, Ron is also interested in making aboriginal carvings as soon as he has a Métis status card. His greatgrandma was Montagnais, and he says the family also had Canada’s first marriage between a native and a European, in 1641.

Ron’s carvings made their debut at Crockets in June. He plans to stay mainly local with craft sales, but is willing to extend into Waterton and Banff.

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On Friday, Nov. 21, Pincher Creek is the place to be!

The town is getting ready for a display of community spirit with a fantastic Parade of Lights and lots of great deals offered by local businesses. There’s no better place to start your Christmas shopping, save some money while doing so, and enjoy the festive spirit and the many free activities down Main Street and at Ranchland Mall.

Through a new promotion, Countdown to Christmas, shoppers have the chance to win $1,250 in gift cards donated by local merchants.

Passports can be picked up from the chamber of commerce office (located at Wind Fun & More in Ranchland Mall) or from participating merchants. You will get your passport stamped when you visit one of the 25 stores listed inside. If you make a purchase, you’ll receive two stamps.

On Nov. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m., you’ll get double stamps, so it’s another great reason to see what local businesses have to offer for the holiday season.

It takes 20 stamps to fill your passport, and you can enter as many completed passports as you like. The promotion runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7. The lucky winner will be drawn on Wednesday, Dec. 17 – just in time for Christmas!

While shopping will be the main attraction for some on Nov. 21, there’s a lineup of great activities for the entire family taking place all over town: • Allied Arts Council open house runs at Lebel Mansion from noon to 9 p.m.

Enjoy food, music, festive lights and decorations, an arts and crafts sale, raffle event and crafts for the kids. Santa’s tree-lighting ceremony will be at 7 p.m.

• The annual Christmas Craft Market will be held in the former Pharmasave building, across from Ranchland Mall, from 2 to 8 p.m.

• Doors open at 2:30 p.m. at Fox Theatre on Main Street for a free movie that begins at 3. The movie is sponsored by the theatre and Pincher Creek Credit Union.

• Free swimming, courtesy of Young Parkyn McNab, runs from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Pincher Creek pool.

• The Parade of Lights starts at 6:15 at the Ranchland Mall parking lot. It will pass down Main Street as far as the library, where limited indoor seating is available. Come see Santa, the old Zamboni, a great music band and many festively decorated floats.

• Lethbridge Steel Drum Band plays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lebel Mansion.

• Kids Carnival, with prizes for everyone, takes place next to The Grill on Main Street from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is sponsored by Jody Randall and The Grill/King Edward Hotel.

• The high school street hockey tournament starts at 7 p.m. on East Avenue and Police Avenue. Come down and cheer on your favourite team! Sponsored by the Town of Pincher Creek, LED in Action, Badger Engraving, Boston Pizza, DJ Rentals and Deep Hole Lockey Bell.

• Ball drop, featuring prizes such as $50 gift cards, a youth track suit and gift baskets, will be at 8:30 p.m. at Ranchland Mall.

• On Main Street you’ll also find bonfires, hot chocolate and hotdogs at Pincher Office Products throughout the evening. Friends in Sync will be carolling from 7 to 8 p.m.

• At Ranchland Mall you can enjoy Christmas carols, tea tasting at C&D Floral and glitter tattoos at InStyle Salon, all starting at 7 p.m.

Many retail businesses will be open late with treats like hot cider and cookies, along with great discounts to start off your Christmas shopping.

To accommodate the festivities, East Avenue, Police Avenue and Main Street between these two blocks will be closed that day between 5 and 10:30 p.m. The chamber apologizes for any inconvenience.

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Pincher Creek Credit Union Pincher Creek Swimming Pool Pincher Office Products Ranchland Liquor Den Rocky Ridge Eye Centre Ruffles Boutique Shootin’ the Breeze The Brick Nov. 21 The Co-operators to The Outdoor Outlet Dec. 7 The Source Wind Fun & More

For more information call 403-627-5199

Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Commerce

COUNTDOWN to CHRISTMAS Friday, November 21 Kick off the season with an evening of special events in Pincher Creek!

Downtown Pincher Creek and Ranchland Mall

Christmas Craft Market Santa’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Hot Chocolate and Hot Dogs Lethbridge Steel Drum Band Christmas Carols Christmas Carols by Friends in Sync

Tea Tasting Glitter Tattoos Bonfires Hot Cider, Cookies and More Great Shopping Discounts and Late-Night Shopping

Parade of Lights • Street Hockey Tournament Balloon Drop • Free Movie & Swimming Allied Arts Open House • Kids Carnival Watch for Details Next Week!

For information call 403-627-5199

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Cast Iron Grill celebrates grand opening

By Brad Quarin Where one story ends, another begins.

After 11 years, Denise’s Bistro on Main Street Pincher Creek has closed, but the building has found second life as Cast Iron Grill. The new restaurant, under chef Curtis Vollmin, celebrated its grand opening last month.

Denise’s Bistro was started by Denise and Luc Simon, and grew out of her love for cooking. It turned into something more than she expected, and she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

The restaurant was a family bistro that offered a little of everything, including ethnic foods such as Thai and Greek cuisine.

Looking for a break, Denise decided it was time to retire the bistro. If someone else was to take over the space, she wanted it to be Curtis, a former employee.

“I’m one of his biggest supporters,” she says.

This gives him an opportunity, and gives Pincher Creek a place for a fancy meal.

Owning his own business is something Curtis has wanted to do for a while, and it’s a chance to realize his vision.

“My philosophy behind Cast Iron Grill was fresh, chemical-free cooking,” he says. Only cast iron pans

are used, as they don’t release chemicals into the food.

The meals, all made in-house with local ingredients, include beef, chicken, pasta, lamb, trout and duck. It’s Canadian cuisine with a dash of Italian, he says.

Curtis, a Red Seal chef from Lundbreck, trained in Italy for three months in 2006 after finding an Italian cooking school online. “That’s where the passion for fresh food came from,” he says.

Before this, Curtis cooked at Paradise Canyon in Lethbridge, regaining his love of cooking — and the satisfaction it gives people — after a three-year break.

He’s leasing the building from Denise, and has added paint and decor to fit his personal vision.

Denise helped with cleaning and supplies.

For the first day of business, Cast Iron Grill simply ran the regular menu, to give the public a taste of what’s offered. It was busy, with Curtis estimating they had 150 people.

He wants to grow the business, extending it into catering and private parties and maybe even holding cooking lessons.

Denise expects he’ll do great, and encourages Pincher Creek to continue supporting local businesses.

Photo by Brad Quarin

Chef Curtis Vollmin at work in the kitchen of his new restaurant in Pincher Creek.

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Missing Quad Squad raffle tickets will be reissued prior to draw

By Brad Quarin The Crowsnest Pass Quad Squad is going ahead with its fundraising draw, despite the loss of a few raffle ticket books.

Anyone who bought a ticket from a lost book still has a chance to win a brand-new quad by requesting a reissued ticket.

The missing books are No. 98 from Backcountry Butchering, containing tickets 2911 to 2940; No. 130 from New Way Motorsports in Lethbridge, with tickets 3871 to 3900; No. 140 from Lethbridge, with tickets 4171 to 4200; and No. 737 from Crowsnest Pass, with tickets 22081 to 22110.

Holders of those stubs can call office manager Julie Rayne at 403-5628686 to have their tickets reissued at no extra cost. If anyone comes with a stub after the draw, a refund will be provided, Julie says.

Two quads are up for prizes, with money raised from the raffle going to trail maintenance around Crowsnest Pass.

The draw will be held Nov. 20.

Crowsnest Pass Catholic Church hosts fashion and fundraising

By Brad Quarin Now is the time to get your ticket for the Christmas tea and fashion show set for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church hall in Blairmore.

“Everybody is more than welcome,” says organizer Pat Rypien. “We look forward to having a very nice afternoon.”

This is the second time the church fundraising committee has held the event, which consists of a lunch, a raffle and a fashion show by Bonnie’s Fashions.

Tea and coffee will be served and lunch will include quiche, pasta, crackers and cheese, with desserts such as shortbread cookies and chocolate to dip fruit into. The beverages and lunch are included in the ticket price of $10.

“It’s a heck of a good deal,” Pat says.

The two items being raffled are a sleigh, decorated with Christmas lights, and a lovely nativity set.

The fashion show will feature young models and a makeover of Mountain Radio personality Courtney Potts. The fashions displayed at the hall will be available at Bonnie’s Fashions in Blairmore.

Money from the tickets and raffle will cover the cost of the event, and what’s left over will go to the church. It could provide supplies or books or support their operations, Pat says.

Last year’s event drew 120 people, mainly women, she says. This time, they’re aiming for 150, and men are welcome.

Tickets are available at Bonnie’s Fashions.

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Fabulous live and silent auction items!

Deadline is Nov. 17

Silent and live auctions and dancing to the live music of The Chevelles from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Cocktails at 5:30

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Auctions items will be accepted until Nov. 17.

Thanks for your generosity!

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Find your inner angel and donate if you can, attend if you can and support the auctions if you can!

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Artists collaborate for upcoming exhibit

By Erin Fairhurst A trio of artistic forces teamed up for the exhibit Mixed Narratives, which debuts Saturday at Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery.

Debbie Goldstein, Yurek Panek and Tony Partridge are all visual artists living in Crowsnest Pass, and their show is touted as one that will treat its audience to “provocative tales.”

“I am very interested in seeing the reactions to this show,” says Debbie.

“I think if people look closely at this exhibit, they will be a little bit shocked by what they see,” she adds teasingly.

Running until Dec. 14, Mixed Narratives explores society on both conscious and subconscious levels, and aims to peel back the layers of different narratives within human culture.

“It’s definitely a different type of show,” Debbie proudly acknowledges. “I think that everyone who sees it will come away with their own unique experience and interpretation.”

About 30 pieces will make up the exhibit.

Some will be two-dimensional works on paper, while others will be three-dimensional works with pottery and clay. The concept for the show was developed collaboratively, says Debbie, but the artists worked individually on their own artwork, with the exception of one piece that Debbie and Tony completed together.

The three friends “are like-minded and just naturally gravitated towards each other,” Debbie says. “The concept for this show grew out

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of a conversation.”

Given the heady subject matter of the show, the conversation couldn’t have been a light one — an observation that makes Debbie laugh.

“As artists and friends, we feel very free in discussing our observations and ideas,” she says. “Plus, my husband is a professor of philosophy, so the dinner conversation just goes there.”

Though the exhibit tackles existential questions, Debbie says that a lot of practical considerations had to be addressed.

“There are lots of logistical components to working with clay that really pushed my boundaries,” she says. In fact, one component of a piece took nearly three months to complete.

“The process of getting some pieces clear and defined was a bit frustrating at times,” she admits, “but that’s all part of it.”

Debbie is excited not only about the upcoming show, but also about the growing artistic community in Crowsnest Pass.

“The gallery here is always incredibly open to ideas, local businesses are very supportive when it comes to displaying artwork, and the facilities in the community for pottery are great. It’s very encouraging.”

The Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association will host a reception for the exhibit opening on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free.

The Breeze Mailbox Can you help the gun club?

Around Oct. 15, someone vandalized property belonging to the Oldman River Gun Club. The club recently erected three new shooting enclosures and one has been damaged. The club worked hard building these structures and it was a great improvement to the facility.

We don’t have much to go on, but some members have offered to put up a cash reward of $500 for information leading to conviction of the culprit(s). If you have any information, please contact me at 403-6272127.

Dan Kuftinoff, Oldman River Gun Club

Have you seen this china?

Pieces of our family heirloom china were stolen from my home in July. Missing from the eight-piece set are three tea cups, six saucers and four dessert plates.

They are a very thin texture and do not have a stamp on the bottom.

Please contact us at 403-627-2180 if you have any information. A reward will be offered.

Bernice Whipple, Pincher Creek

PUBLIC MEETING Bylaw No. 1256-14 NOISE BYLAW Monday, November 24 at 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, Administration Building Council for the MD of Pincher Creek invites its residents to a Public Meeting regarding proposed Bylaw No. 1256-14 being a NOISE BYLAW for all land districts within its boundaries.

The Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers within the Administration Building located at 1037 Herron Avenue.

Bylaw No. 1256-14 is available on our website at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca or at the Administration Building. For more information, please call 403-627-3130.

Due to space limitations, results of the

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What a haul!

The new playground is complete thanks to many volunteer hours from parents, grandparents, community members, students and staff.

WITHOUT YOU WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT! Thank you to all who made donations to the playground including those who purchased Co-op gift cards.

Your contributions helped to make our playground a reality. Thank you so much!

We would like to acknowledge the following businesses, corporations and individuals who provided equipment, landscaping supplies, cement, food and employees to help finish our goal: Wayne Oliver – TransAlta Utilities Doug Wyatt – Mammoet Gordon McMullen – Dexter Oilfields Inc. Archie Craig – Chinook Pipelines Jim & Keith Fitzpatrick – Fitzpatrick Landscaping Ltd. Shell Employees “Day of Caring” Hurlburt Rock Products Ltd. Reg O’Sullivan Construction Co. Ltd. Todd Vance – Grassy Butte Ranch Curtis Sinnott – Sinnott Farms – Grass Seed Jacqui Bruns – Parent Link Pincher Creek Co-op – Co-op cards and food Tim Hortons A-1 Pizza Leroy Goodreau John Verhagen Linda Noel and Tiffany Wyatt – Organizing lunches and coffee We appreciate your contribution of time and/or donations. We are proud to belong to such a wonderful community of caring individuals and businesses.

By Brad Quarin Stomach aches and toothaches may have been avoided as trickor-treaters took their excess candy to Crowsnest Dental’s Halloween candy buy-back last week.

Crowsnest Dental buys the unwanted treats for $1 per pound and sends them to Canadian Forces personnel for Christmas.

This year, 77 pounds of candy was bought back from 17 children, whose names were entered into a draw for a movie party.

The lucky winner was six-yearold Collette Vander Veen, who will see a movie with her classmates when the Orpheum Theatre reopens.

Angie Selensky with some of the candy brought in for the Halloween candy buyback at Crowsnest Dental.

Photo by Brad Quarin

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BOTTLED WATER • Ozone free for superior taste • Biodegradable caps • Excellent for extending the life of coffee machines • Crystal Clear bagged ice made with our water

FRIDAY, NOV. 14 Enjoy hot chocolate and goodies, live mannequins in our windows and plenty of door prizes 6 to 7 p.m.

Purses 20% to 40% off Scarves and Jewelry 30% off Ty Beanie Babies 20% off

7 to 8 p.m.

CAR AND RV WASH Stop in and enter to win a FREE CAR WASH (drawn weekly)

Pants, Tops & Dresses 30% off

LAUNDROMAT • Drop-off laundry service • Extra-large washers with 35 and 55 lb. capacity – good for quilts and blankets

Selected Styles 50% off Clearance 50% to 70% off

Come in and check out our new products in store – car care, sunglasses and more!

Fully attended to ser ve you better

8 to 9 p.m.

Saturday – Bring in a donation for the food bank and receive 20% off

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON LEARNING

FROM VISION TO ACTION

Creating a vibrant learning community in Pincher Creek and Lundbreck Join us, along with writer and educator Stephen Hurley for an engaging night of conversation.

Tuesday, November 25

6:30 p.m.

Community Hall 287 Canyon Drive Pincher Creek Look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Dr. Kennedy on her recent marriage to Alec Chisholm!

She will now be going by Dr. Laura Chisholm.

We wish you both the best!

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Flowers inspire hope for families affected by Huntington disease By man, her friend Brad Quarin for more than Christmas 30 years, faces is coming up the challenges and there’s one of the disease gift that would every day. mean giving to Last year, to more than one support Cas and person. raise awareness Amaryllis of Huntington flowers are disease, volunbeing sold by teers climbed Bev Everts Corner Mounand friends for tain. The climb the Huntingraised $26,000, ton Society of both in Pincher Canada. The Creek and Photo by Brenda Shenton organization online, Bev says.

Gathered for the local launch of the Huntington Society of Canada’s delivers serCas’s daughInspire Hope campaign are, from left, Bev Everts, Libby Bacor, Cas vices to families ter, Emma, says Main Freeman and Tess Lomitao. The $15 purchase of a premium affected by Hunthe symptoms orange sovereign amaryllis, available through Bev, supports famitington disease, of the disorder lies affected by the disease. “Cas is the face of hope for Huntington raises awarehave included disease in our community,” says Bev. ness, provides uncontrollable informal social shaking and loss connections and funds research. of the ability to walk, so full-time caregivers are “It’s a beautiful, hopeful gift,” Bev says. needed. The symptoms have been mainly physical, The flower kits, available to order until Nov. 21, as she says Cas still has a sharp memory. include a bulb, a planting container and soil. A kit Cas was first tested for the disease 18 years ago, costs $15. when she was 43. Emma’s parents joined the HunOnce planted, an amaryllis takes five or six tington Society immediately, and she attended her weeks to blossom. One can take inspiration not first conference two years ago. There is a chance only from the beautiful blossoms, but also from she may have inherited the disorder, something how much the plant can grow in one day. she tries not to think about.

“You can watch it grow,” Bev says. “It’s an The last conference, held in Winnipeg, amazing flower.” informed members and families about progress in Bev was invited a couple of years ago to be a research and gave them caregiving tips.

Huntington Society delegate in the Pincher Creek “It was a very hopeful conference,” Emma says, area. “It’s a wonderful volunteer opportunity,” she and many in attendance were excited. says.

The amaryllis campaign inspires more hope.

While not a full-fledged chapter, Pincher Creek Money raised in Pincher Creek will go to families is now considered an “active area” in the organiaffected in Pincher Creek and across Canada. zation.

Portions also support research into slowing down In the 2013-14 fiscal year, 100 volunteer events or preventing Huntington disease. across Canada raised one-third of the society’s Kits are available by contacting Bev at 403total revenue of $1.5 million.

627-4983 or by obtaining order sheets from Tess Bev has a vested interest in and a long-time Lomitao at Tim Hortons in Pincher Creek or connection to Huntington disease. Cas Main FreeWendy Main at RBC Pincher Creek.

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Out and about

Photo by Brenda Shenton

There’s always a variety of interesting events happening in the area.

At left, if toe tapping and hand clapping were any indication, Rocky Mountain Fiddlers Mary Cote, Karola Michalsky and Anne Elle proved to be a well-received addition to Pincher Creek United Church’s 130th anniversary celebration.

Rebecca Dewey, at right in centre photo, leads Mina Wood and others in cha-cha and hip-hop dancing. If dancing is your thing, check with the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery for their offerings.

Remo Quarin and Jessie Chamberlain enjoy dinner at Blairmore Legion’s Photo by Brad Quarin True British Fayre.

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Shootin’ the Breeze is seeking a versatile employee to work two days a week (Wednesday & Friday) in the Pincher Creek office.

The ideal candidate will • have strong verbal, written and grammatical skills • be knowledgeable of general reception and office duties • have strong computer skills, preferably with experience using Google Drive and Adobe Creative Suite programs • be capable of meeting strict deadlines • demonstrate pride in his or her work • interact positively with clients and co-workers • have the flexibility to cover sick days and holidays or to increase work hours as the business grows • have the ability to wear many hats in a busy, growing business • have an interest in photography and an abundance of creativity • be genuinely interested in the community

SEND YOUR RESUME, COMPLETE WITH REFERENCES TO: 697A Main Street | Box 1060, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 Fax 403-627-5259 or email shannon@shootinthebreeze.ca Applications will be accepted until Nov. 28, 2014.

No phone calls please!

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you, in advance, to all applicants.

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Wage based on skill and experience.

Please email resume to jayers@castlefordsales.com or drop off in person at 835 Waterton Ave., Pincher Creek.

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Positive actions make a positive community We tend to have a certain perception when someone mentions peer pressure, but peer pressure is not always bad. When youth are given proper models, they can be inspired to share the same gift.

Research shows that young people whose closest friends behave responsibly do better in school, get into less trouble, and choose activities that give them the best chance of future success. Therefore it is extremely beneficial for us to have relationships with good people and appreciate the good they do for us.

During November, CNP40 will promote positive peer relationships in Crowsnest Pass.

CNP40 will be working in the local schools to help the youth recognize in what positive ways their friends affect them. The students will identify positive behaviours of their peers and label silhouette drawings of youth. These “paper peers” will be up in the school as reminders to the students of how their actions influence others.

Later in the month, junior and senior high students will be invited to a night of rock climb-

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If you are interested in joining us for the monthly asset message, you can take a moment to appreciate the people around you. When someone makes you feel good, let them know or pass the positivity on to someone else.

Graysen Morency, Grade 12 Crowsnest Consolidated High School Monthly challenge: Spot positive peers in your life and take time to appreciate them.

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We have a variety of equipment for all your excavating needs.

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Come visit us and we will have your car looking like new!

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Nominations are now open for the Great Kids Awards

By Brad Quarin Attention all teachers, coaches and community members: Do you know a great kid?

Across Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and area, young people have demonstrated generosity and spirit in making a difference.

Crowsnest Pass honours young volunteers with its Order of Crowsnest Pass Outstanding Youth Award. Locals have also seen efforts from our young people such as We Day activities, food bank drives and Shael’s Socks From Santa.

Now, recognition and encouragement can be provided with the Great Kids Awards. The Alberta government is taking nominations until Dec. 9 at 4 p.m.

“We need to celebrate Alberta’s children and youth for doing great things every day — at home, at school and in their communities,” says Heather Klimchuk, minister of human services.

Sixteen awards will be given out for 2015, recognizing compassion and determination in youth from five to 18.

To nominate a great kid, visit www.greatkids.alberta.ca or call 780-415-8150.

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Child & Youth Events Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca

Thursday, November 13 – YBC bowling: juniors (ages 11-14) and seniors (15-18) - 4 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Public skating - noon to 1 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Mommie and Me literacy program (ages 0-6) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Napi Friendship Centre in Pincher Creek – Gymtastics (ages 0-5) - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-6) - 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue Friday, November 14 – After-school arts program: Styrofoam printmaking - 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – Royal Purple Christmas sale - 2 to 9 p.m. at Elks Hall in Blairmore; Santa visits from 6 to 8 p.m.

– SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Fun With Art -10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Lego League (ages 6-12) - 3 to 5 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek

Saturday, November 15 – Public skating - 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – My Dad/Uncle/Grandpa and Me (ages 0-5 and male parent or caregiver) - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym Sunday, November 16 – Family skate - 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman Monday, November 17 – School council meeting - 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s (Room 16) in Pincher Creek – Crowsnest/Pincher Creek air cadets (ages 12-18) - 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at Elks Hall in Blairmore – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – New and expecting moms group (up to age 1) - 1 to 3 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Ready, Set, Alphabet Soup - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman Tuesday, November 18 – Sports booster meeting - 7 p.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Public skating from noon to 1 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Brat Pack - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at

Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Explore Together (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-6) - 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman Wednesday, November 19 – Free parent-and-tot skate - noon to 1 p.m. at MCC arena in Pincher Creek – YBC bowling: Dino Kids (ages 5-7) and bantams (8-10) - 4 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Story time - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek library – SPICE Play (ages 0-6) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Discovery Day - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Parenting questions (make appt.) - 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Story time - 1 p.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – C.N.P. indoor playground - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue

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Adult & Special Events Calendar Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, November 13 – For Sight (CNIB support group) meeting - 2 p.m. at Vista Village in Pincher Creek – Art of Chocolate - 7 to 10 p.m. at C.N.P. Art Gallery in Frank – Caregivers support group - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek Provincial Building – Huddlestun Centre board meeting - 10:30 a.m. in Pincher Creek – Mixed league bowling - 7 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Free drop-in art session - 1:30 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – Gym walk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Friends in Sync singing practice - 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pincher Creek – Tai chi for seniors - 10 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Fun Texas hold ’em poker - 6:30 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Friday, November 14 – Huddlestun Centre grand opening tea - 2 to 4 p.m. in Pincher Creek – TC Precious Metals buying gold, silver and coins - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Pride Hall in Blairmore – Royal Purple Christmas sale - 2 to 9 p.m. at Elks Hall in Blairmore; Santa visits from 6 to 8 p.m.

– Windy Hollow Players presents Death by Design dinner theatre - 6 p.m. at Cowley Community Hall – C.N.P. Curling Club ladies’ night - 7 p.m. at Sports Complex in Coleman – Gym walk - 10 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Mixed league bowling - 10 a.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Gym walk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Supper and meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion – Steak night - 5 to 8 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Saturday, November 15

– Christmas tea and bazaar - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pincher Creek – Perfect Posies Greenhouse open for Christmas season - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

– Creative Market - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pincher Creek Community Hall – Royal Purple Christmas sale - 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at Elks Hall in Blairmore – TC Precious Metals buying gold, silver and coins - 10 a.m to 6 p.m. at Lions Pride Hall in Blairmore – Windy Hollow Players presents Death by Design dinner theatre - 5:30 p.m. at Cowley Community Hall – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Meat draws - 3 p.m. at Blairmore Legion Sunday, November 16 – Windy Hollow Players presents Death by Design brunch theatre - noon at Cowley Community Hall – Fashion show - 1 to 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church hall in Blairmore Monday, November 17 – Chamber of Commerce luncheon - 11:45 a.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek – Course on recording your family history (with author Tyler Trafford) - 7 p.m. at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek – Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:30 p.m. in Pincher Creek – School council meeting - 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s (Room 16) in Pincher Creek – Adult Learning Council Monday night social - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mrs. P’s in Ranchland Mall, Pincher Creek – Monday Night at the Movies: A Most Wanted Man - 7 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek – Ladies’ league bowling - 10 a.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Community Keep Fit - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Exercise for Life - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Gym walk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in

Bellevue – Whist - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Mixed league bowling - 7 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek Tuesday, November 18 – Seed-cleaning co-op AGM - 1 p.m at MD of Pincher Creek building – Bellevue Senior Citizens Club meeting - 1:30 p.m. at Bellecrest Drop-in Centre – Sports booster meeting - 7 p.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Gym walk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Pool - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Wii and shuffleboard - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Mixed league bowling - 7 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek Wednesday, November 19 – Leishman Hearing - 9 a.m. at Liscombe Chiropractic in Blairmore – Club 55+ league bowling - 10 a.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek – Duplicate bridge - 1 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Community Keep Fit - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek town hall gym – Exercise for Life - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting - 6 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre in Bellevue – Gym walk - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Blairmore Legion – Enersul Classics league bowling - 7 p.m. at Chinook Lanes in Pincher Creek

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Christmas Baking begins at Co-op Photo by Jim Heighes

Birthday gals Tina Roche, front left, and Gaytha Heighes, centre, welcomed Australian travellers Lyn and Susan to their celebration at the Pincher Creek Legion.

Price Drop on Baking Essentials Sale on through November 20.

Pincher Creek offers a warm welcome to newcomers and tourists

By Gaytha Heighes A newbie to Pincher Creek does not have to stay a stranger for long.

Our first friends were fellow church members. We invited them to a very small birthday celebration (just the four of us) at the Legion, and they asked us to meet them in McDonald’s for coffee.

Soon we were friends with several people. Then, after we joined Branch 43 of the Royal Canadian Legion, we met and enjoyed the company of many more and were able to welcome other newbies to our community of choice.

One such couple, Lance and Tina Roche, new to town and new to Branch 43, told us that one of them had a birthday celebration coming up, too. We decided to celebrate together, so we bought decorations and cake, told others what we were doing and met at the Legion on Oct. 24 to decorate a couple of tables.

Members wandered in and joined us at a table, and then we welcomed Gordon and Jane from north of Cowley, new to Branch 43. They joined that day. We were enjoying their Scots accents and stories when two women came in and told us they were from Tasmania, Australia, on a tour of the United States and Canada, and had decided to stay in Pincher Creek on their way to Nelson, B.C. We had a terrific visit and invited them to the birthday party later in the evening.

Sure enough, Lyn and Susan showed up and we added more tables to accommodate the crowd. They danced all evening, ate cake and chatted with us and other members and friends. Susan confided that they had been to many places on their six-week trip but Pincher Creek was the friendliest and most welcoming.

We think so, too.

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