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Remembered with red This poignant visual reminder of the missing and murdered aboriginal women of Canada was put together by Wendy Ryan of Pincher Creek. She wanted to help create local awareness for the REDress Project, an art installation by Métis artist Jaime Black of Winnipeg. When asked what inspired her, Wendy said, “I wanted to honour the aboriginal women that are missing and murdered across Canada. I have a connection with the Piikani Buffalo Runners Society in Brocket and I felt it was a good fit for me to be involved.”

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Communities in Bloom bid comes up roses

By Brad Quarin

Commerce held a Businesses in Bloom competition this year.

A ceremony in Kamloops at Communities in Bloom judges the start of the month made it were impressed with the flower official. Pincher Creek is not only bed of the winner, Builders the best, but the best of the best.

World Carpet One Floor and The town won the class of Home. champions (small) category in the They were also pleasantly surnational Communities in Bloom prised to find a vegetable garden competition. Pincher Creek was behind the Chinese restaurant up against other past national Green Bamboo Peking House. winners in tidiness, floral displays, The squash and pumpkins are environmental action and herigrowing beside the back alley, tage conservation, and prevailed turning “a dead space” into “a among small communities. luscious garden,” Diane says.

Diane Burt Stuckey, director of Pincher Creek previously community services, was in Kamwon at the national level in loops and picked up the plaque.

Communities in Bloom in 2009.

“I think people should feel a From there, towns have the lot of pride for the attitude and option of undergoing non-comthe work that people have on a petitive evaluation, sitting out day-to-day basis, that make our a year or competing in class of community a lovely and great Photo by Brenda Shenton champions or at the internaplace to live,” she says. “The Even during the second week of October, this late bloomer in the Lebel Mansion rose tional level. accomplishment of this is not just garden is a stunning sight. Named Campfire, it is one of over 50 varieties planted Diane says Pincher Creek was [of] one group or one person. throughout the area by members of the Oldman Rose Society. The garden was given evaluated in 2010 and 2013 and It’s everybody doing their part to special mention at the national Communities in Bloom awards ceremony, held earlier made an unsuccessful bid for keep our town clean and tidy and this month. the class of champions in 2011. beautiful and well maintained.”

For 2015, Pincher Creek Communities in Bloom opted to take another stab at the Doing well in Communities in Bloom is about more than awards. “It’s someclass of champions. The group wasn’t sure it was ready for internationals. thing that the residents can enjoy every day,” she says. “We can enjoy those Evaluation day went smoothly, with the town welcoming judges Jerry Teahen hanging baskets all summer long. It’s lovely.” It also has the bonus effect of making and Lorraine Hunter from Ontario. the town look good for tourists.

While the judges liked what they saw, the group fell well behind schedule. The While the credit belongs to many individuals and groups, Communities in judges took time to admire the Lebel Mansion and Crestview Lodge flower beds Bloom gave special mention to the Lebel Mansion rose garden by the Oldman and chatted with museum curator Farley Wuth about Pincher Creek history.

Rose Society.

The evaluation from Jerry and Lorraine produced some nice surprises. The “Isn’t it wonderful?” says Janet Frith, a member of the society. “We’re delighted judges complimented the tidiness of the town, though the wind makes keeping that Pincher Creek won, and it’s no secret we worked hard on the garden.”

Pincher Creek clean very hard, Diane says.

There are 23 members of the society, all volunteers. Since forming in 2007, Jerry and Lorraine’s report also offered suggestions for improvement that they have put countless hours into the garden, which has 55 plants and over 50 Diane says she took to heart. varieties of roses. Their colours range from pure white to deep red.

The town could co-operate with businesses more to clean up the industrial Members take turns watering the roses, and prune and fertilize the garden, area and around some businesses, and the flower beds at the town entrance adding organic spray to keep the deer away from a potential smorgasbord. “It’s a should also be spruced up, Diane says. labour of volunteer love,” Janet says.

The typical weak spot for Pincher Creek in Communities in Bloom is urban But Janet is aware the “heroes” aren’t all in the Oldman Rose Society. forestry, meaning the trees.

Other groups that Diane mentions as crucial to winning are the Pincher PlantOther towns have more comprehensive urban forestry programs, though ers, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Heritage Acres and Crestview Lodge.

Pincher Creek does have a budget for pruning and planting.

Many volunteers don’t belong to any group, but simply contribute by picking Growing trees and keeping them alive in Pincher Creek is a battle, given the up litter. Some homeowners have their own floral displays, which judges considclimate and wind. Jerry and Lorraine suggested getting the community more ered “spectacular.” involved in planting trees. At the end of the day, Pincher Creek’s urban forestry Pincher Creek’s own Communities in Bloom group served as a liaison between was still rated 84 per cent. the different community groups and encouraged beautification. Diane is on the The local Communities in Bloom committee will be talking about what’s next committee. for the town in the competitions, and will consider what’s best for the community.

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Huntington Society to host symposium in Pincher Creek

By Erin Fairhurst compassion and support, and Most people recognize the could also encourage participation amaryllis as a flower associated in clinical trials and research. with the holidays, thanks to “These symposiums allow for its typical crimson colouring. people to actively participate in However, its true meaning comes finding a cure for this disease,” from the Greek word amaryssein, she says. “Science is right on the which means “to sparkle” or, in edge of making some tremendous other words, “to bloom.” The advancements.” true power of the amaryllis is the Bev’s close friend Cas Freekind that emanates from an inner man, a Pincher Creek resident, source, and flowers outwards. is afflicted with the disease and It is fitting, then, that the two years ago celebrated her 60th amaryllis has become the official birthday. “Many people will recall flower of the Huntington Society that we organized an event that of Canada. year that raised close to $26,000,” “Every amaryllis blooming says Bev. “We organized a climb across Canada inspires hope for a of Corner Mountain, and Cas was world free of Huntington disease,” right there on horseback.”

Photo by Brenda Shenton says Bev Everts, the society’s conThe event, Bev recalls, was a In support of the fight against Huntington Disease, the 2014 Your Amaryllis Inspires tact in Pincher Creek. meaningful one that raised supHope Campaign was initiated by Bev Everts, left, Libby Bacor, Cas Main Freeman and This Saturday, the Huntingport, awareness and hope — all of Tess Lomitao. Bulbs have arrived for this year’s campaign. ton Society of Canada will host which are crucial for maintaining a national symposium at the the momentum towards finding Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library. The symposium is one of 15 a cure. Today, Cas continues to fight the disease, but Bev says her friend is taking place across the country, and Bev says it’s a great way for people to “increasingly challenged” by its advanced stages. learn more about the disease, join together in support and help build awareCas’s daughter, Emma Freeman, will take part in the upcoming symposium ness. as a panelist from the Edmonton host site, and will discuss her experiences.

Participants are invited to attend presentations and lectures from notable The symposium begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, and will wrap up around 1:30 professionals in the field. Among the speakers are Dr. Mark Guttman, who p.m. RSVPs are not required but are appreciated, and can be directed to Sahra will be providing an update about clinical trials, and Bev Heim-Myers, CEO Nodge, the library’s outreach co-ordinator, at 403-627-7948. of the Huntington Society of Canada. Refreshments will be served.

Bev has just received 12 cases of amaryllis growing kits. Those interested “This is completely open to the public,” says Bev. “You don’t need to be in purchasing a kit, in support of the Huntington Society of Canada’s fight directly affected by the disease. People with an interest in science, or students, against the disease, can contact her at 403-627-4983. might have a particular interest in attending.”

“I am just so excited by the whole essence of this campaign,” she says. “The Huntington disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive degengoal is to inspire hope, and thanks to the generous enthusiasm and compaseration of nerves inside the brain. One in every 1,000 Canadians is impacted sion of so many people, we are well on our way.” by the disease. Bev says the symposium will bring people together to share To learn more about the society, please visit www.huntingtonsociety.ca.

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My Little Corner Due to a previous engagement, my response to an invitation to attend the grand opening of Pincher Creek’s newly renovated emergency room was, with regrets, that I was unable to attend.

The celebration would include a tour of the ER and cake, and I felt bad that I wouldn’t be able to take part.

Ironically, I was treated to an intimate look at the new setup as a patient that same day.

Suffering from familiar stomach pain, I made a visit to the hospital on Tuesday morning. I was pleasantly surprised to find the waiting room quiet and to be escorted to the ER within minutes.

While I haven’t been an outpatient for quite some time, the ER space was noticeably different when we walked through the door. It is fresh and bright, with a modified layout.

From my bed I could see the new, secured medication room and reception area.

There were other patients, but things were calm and quiet.

The ER can be an unpredictable place with a variety of people, illnesses and injuries coming through the door. Staff are tasked with assessing, initiating treatment and moving patients on to the next step toward wellness, often under stressful circumstances.

Having ample workspace with flow and visibility must make this task easier.

Personal privacy will always be an issue in an

An editorial by Shannon (Robison) Robin

ER setting. I don’t care to have others hear the details of my symptoms and medical history, and don’t wish to hear theirs either.

Curtained dividers allow for variable space and easy monitoring of all patients from the desk, which, in emergent situations, trumps my desire for privacy. In the best case scenario one won’t be there long, and respect exists between patients.

The services under Pincher Creek’s hospital roof are impressive for a small town. After initial assessment came X-rays and lab work, a short jaunt across the hall. By lunchtime I had been admitted and was receiving intravenous fluids and pain relief to treat a flare-up of diverticulitis.

That evening, with my IV in tow, I slowly made my way to the lobby in time for the ER grand opening. I certainly had a different insight than other members of the press who were there.

Windy Slopes Health Foundation must be commended for the work they do — under their fundraising efforts, the community came up with $450,000 to make the renovations possible. This means improved care for us all.

Under the influence of pain medication, I can’t say that I retained much from the speeches. I recall being impressed by the number of ER visits, and thank Tom Gillespie for refreshing my memory.

Pincher Creek hospital staff tend to 12,000 people every year in the ER. This averages 33 people cared for per day, every single day of the year.

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That’s a staggering statistic and is much higher than I would have imagined.

Unable to partake in the cake portion of the celebration, I went back to bed, where I spent the next five days.

My experience in the new ER gets a thumbs up.

You have a paper in your hands today thanks to Brad Quarin, Brenda Shenton, Cary Robison and Jessica Jensen, who went far beyond the proverbial extra mile last week. This extends over and above what they did at the office, and I’m most grateful.

To Dr. Kristine Woodley, Dr. Bev Burton, Dr. Tracy Burton and all nurses involved in my care, I extend sincere thanks. I was comfortable and well cared for.

I appreciate that no one chastised me (too much) when my laptop computer came out on Thursday afternoon. Without that allowance, there wouldn’t be a paper this week.

I do wish everyone had worn a name tag so I could extend a personal thanks to you individually, but you all know who you are.

Warm wishes for a speedy healing are extended to my roommate, Claudette. Your positive spirit and good humour brightened the days.

It was disappointing to miss my trip home to Saskatchewan and the chance to see my daughter for the first time since she left for university. However, I have much to be thankful for, and we can celebrate Thanksgiving any time we choose.

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Working together to help young children reach their potential Early childhood development sets the course for a child’s future and largely determines how well children will do in school, their physical and mental health, their behaviour, their relationships and their general well-being.

Early life experiences shape the structure of a child’s brain and lay the foundation for later emotional, social, intellectual and physical development.

Early childhood development presents great opportunities for influencing children’s lives positively, as well as risks for influencing their development negatively.

Locally, we are doing our part by providing the community with essential information about early childhood development. The Crowsnest Pass and Area Early Childhood Development Community Coalition consists of parents, grandparents, agency representatives and other community members working together to support families in providing young children with nurturing, caring environments for healthy development.

Kayla Strandquist is our community development facilitator and would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the ECDC Coalition.

We want your ideas and input! Our coalition is currently encouraging people to get involved. We meet the second Tuesday of every month. You can find us on Facebook at CNP & Area Early Childhood Development Coalition.

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Donation fuels self-esteem workshop for girls

By Brad Quarin Free Being Me consists It can be disturbing to of five sessions that the see the effects of societal guiders decided could be pressure on girls and done during a weekend women and how they see sleepover. Renting the their bodies. location with winter heatThe 1st Crowsnest ing would cost $300.

Pass Girl Guides are aimKirsten was foring to nip that problem in merly a bookkeeper for the bud by hosting Free Tronovus Home — a Being Me, a workshop heating, ventilating and to foster self-esteem and air conditioning company body confidence. that serves Crowsnest Thanks to a generous Pass, the Elk Valley and donation by Sparwood Fernie. The business business Tronovus Home, previously supported the every girl in the local Girl Girl Guides by buying Guides will be able to a case of cookies, so she take the workshop in the appealed to it for sponPhoto courtesy of Kirsten McLevin winter. sorship.

Crowsnest Pass Girl Guides will participate in Dove’s Free Being Me program, thanks to a “I think there’s defiTronovus Home didn’t donation from Tronovus Home. Guider Launa-Lynn Desrosiers accepts the cheque from Tronovus hesitate to support the nitely a need for it in mechanic Cale McLevin. the Crowsnest Pass,” program. Co-owner says Kirsten Paskiuski, a Adrian Pylat says the guider who helped secure the recent donation. “Self-esteem and body conbusiness wants to show its community spirit through donations such as fidence, obviously, is important, and … I feel it’s a really good life lesson.” this.

The Free Being Me program consists of fun activities to empower girls, In this case, Adrian says there’s nothing better to invest in than conoffered by Dove and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. fidence. The $300 the company donated came out of their pockets, and Social pressure can be rough. “I think a lot of girls are afraid to basically Adrian says Tronovus Home is interested in hearing of more causes like stand up for themselves,” Kirsten says. Magazines and other media often this to support. pressure girls to have the right image. “I think that it’s important for them The workshop will be led in Crowsnest Pass by six local guiders. There to know that everybody’s different, and that’s OK.” are over 30 girls in the 1st Crowsnest Pass Girl Guides, and all will be eligiIn the 1st Crowsnest Pass Girl Guides, Kirsten has noticed they have ble to go. They’re excited about the sleepover, and Kirsten expects it will be some shy girls. The guides are in kindergarten to Grade 6, and she feels it a great program. is important to teach self-esteem at a young age to prevent problems later The workshop will likely be held towards the end of January and will on. feature some winter activities as well.

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From left, John Hancock, Farley Wuth, Heidi Eijgel, Noreen Robbins, B.J. Scott, Diane Burt Stuckey, Pauline Warren and Bev Everts gather on the banks of the Pincher Creek to celebrate National Tree Day. A dedication ceremony was held in honour of local pioneers and their connection to cottonwood trees.

Strong roots for pioneers and trees

By Brenda Shenton By all accounts, it was a lovely dedication ceremony for the beautiful old matriarch of trees.

It was jovial, interspersed with much laughter and anecdotes. Perhaps best of all, Mother Nature blessed the gathering with great weather.

On Sept. 24, a small group of local citizens gathered along the banks of the Pincher Creek, near Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, to dedicate a local grove of cottonwood trees to pioneer families of the area.

As part of their heritage initiative, local Communities in Bloom committee members saw their third dedication, commemorating National Tree Day, come to fruition. Previously, there was a dedication of the large poplar in front of town hall and also of the elm trees in front of the library.

The ceremony began with a welcome from Diane Burt Stuckey, who, along with B.J. Scott, Noreen Robbins, and Kathleen and John Hancock, represented the Communities in Bloom committee.

Diane got a round of laughter and a few groans when she said, “We have deep roots, and our committee likes to branch off into other areas.”

Once the laughter died down, Heidi Eijgel, Alberta Parks visitor services specialist, gave a wonderful tribute to the cottonwood tree.

“Our First Nations friends believe that even in the very lightest of breezes, you can hear the voice of the cottonwood trees,” she said. “They are saying a prayer to the Great Spirit.”

Heidi said the trees are not unlike our local pioneers; both searched for water to survive, settled in the river valleys and practised water conservation.

She furthered explained that the bark of the tree is rough and textured, like the weathered folk who plowed, harvested, gardened and preserved from the land when they arrived here.

Both the trees and the people have “roots securely in place, and connect to the land and nature through stories from ages ago,” she said. “This grove is well rooted and will still be here when our grandchildren’s grandchildren are hiking these paths.”

Heidi explained that cottonwood species are plains/western, balsam and narrow-leaf, while some hybrids can also be found. They are distinguished by the shape of their leaves.

Local gardener extraordinaire Pauline Warren spoke on the importance of trees. “I appreciate what a tree is all about,” she said. “Every tree helps the ecology, it cleans the air, and we are all after clean air.”

She said the cottonwood is a very hardy tree and will grow anywhere, even on the prairie.

Over the years, she has had a lot of help, from a lot of people, planting various species of trees around town. She does not hazard a guess at how many she has planted — although, in one weekend, she and her husband Keith did plant 125. This included digging them up to remove them from a rancher’s fence lines and replanting them elsewhere.

See PIONEER TREE, continued on page 8

Turtle Mountain Riding Club would like to thank the following whose support helped to create a successful and rewarding year for all our members, especially for our youth.

Thank you to Crowsnest Ag Society for your generous donation towards our youth prizes and high-point trophy breast collars.

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The club would also like to thank all our members and volunteers.

A special mention goes out to Brad and Tammy Glen, Theresa Hann and family, the Friel and Jensen family, and last, but not least, our 2015 executive – your dedication to the club is outstanding and we appreciate all you do!

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From left are Diane Burt Stuckey, Pauline Warren and Bev Everts at the pioneer tree dedication at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village. Pauline tried to lead the group in a rendition of an old poem, but everyone had memory failure at the same time, resulting in much laughter.

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PIONEER TREE, continued from page 7 Pauline was instrumental in re-establishing the Kootenai Brown museum grounds after the flood of 1995 destroyed much of it. The museum now has 29 varieties of trees and shrubs and a range of hues in the fall.

Pauline also reminisced about a poem from her childhood by Joyce Kilmer. Published in 1914, it is familiar to many, with the first line being “I think that I shall never see, a poem lovely as a tree,” and ending with “Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.”

Farley Wuth, curator of the museum, showed the group a photo of a class from the Pincher Creek public school from February 1898. Taken from the south side of the bridge, the photo shows the grove of dedicated trees in their infancy, behind the group, who were situated on the then-wooden bridge on Bridge Avenue. It is now known as Bev McLachlin Drive.

The plaque was unveiled by Heidi and John to a boisterous round of applause. It reads, in part: “Early pioneers were welcomed by large cottonwoods along the creeks and rivers of Southern Alberta.” It is situated on the southwest corner of the museum grounds, next to the creek walking path.

Diane said this dedication ties the history together with the trees.

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The Brick offers big-city products with small-town feel

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By Brad Quarin The staff also strive to give The Brick, Pincher Creek the best service they can. will celebrate its fifth anniver“We’re really, truly intersary this week with a slice of cake and some big sales. ested in actually helping the customer find what they’re “We’re going to have some looking for,” David says. awesome promotions,” says The Brick gives back to David Tetachuk, the store’s the community in a numowner and manager.

These will start on Thursber of ways. Most recently, the business supported the day, with up to 80 per cent off certain products and draws Pincher Spray Park Society; Gord McMullen, whose for gift certificates, along house burned down; this with free cake and beverages. year’s Relay for Life; and local Smaller sales will continue bonspiels. through the weekend.

This year also brought new The Brick, found in recognition for the local store Ranchland Mall, offers a Photo by Brad Quarin selection of furniture, sofas, Celebrating the Brick, Pincher Creek’s fifth anniversary are, from left, Joel Smith, manager when it received a hockey jersey from the company for mattresses and appliances. A David Tetachuk, and Roberta Mercer. being named the best frannew section of the store has chise in Canada, based on performance statistics, David says. That doesn’t been set up to better display the appliances. mean they had the best sales in Canada, but they had great sales percentDavid believes the reason the store has lasted five years is that it boasts ages. the kinds of products you would find in the big city, offered with “that Roberta also won a trip to Las Vegas, courtesy of the company, for the small-town feel.” best sales of Brick cards in Western Canada.

That feel is provided by a staff of local people, who support groups in For helping the Brick thrive for five years, David thanks customers, the the community. David works with sales associate Roberta Mercer and with communities and his staff.

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Gift ideas will abound at M.Arty’s Market

By Erin Fairhurst Just as the changing leaves are a trademark of fall, so too is the annual M.Arty’s Market hosted by the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association.

This Saturday and Sunday, the bright-red door of the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery will swing open to welcome the public to a weekend market featuring local and area artisans.

Tables laden with one-of-a kind pottery, hand-stitched goods, and children’s hats and stuffies will be available for perusal by shoppers of all kinds.

Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for that special someone, seeking stocking stuffers for the upcoming holidays, or simply wishing to treat yourself to something that’s been made with love, M.Arty’s Market is for you.

A variety of vendors will be on hand, with some taking part both days, and others appearing for one day only — so check out both days to make sure you don’t miss out.

And don’t forget to give your regards to M.Arty the Moose. The folk-art moose sculpture will be outside, enjoying the brisk fall air and waiting to greet patrons of the art gallery as

they come to enjoy his namesake event.

The market takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, and serves as a fundraiser for the Crowsnest Pass Allied Arts Association.

In addition to the market, raffle tickets will be on sale all weekend, with the two feature prizes being a Christmas-themed quilt wall hanging and an artisan-inspired gift basket.

The Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery is located on Highway 3 in Frank, and admission is free.

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Happy Boss’s Day! I’m so thankful that you are my boss! You are not just a leader to me, but you are also an inspiration. Your hard work has been my inspiration since I became a member of your staff at Outdoor Outlet. Thank you, Brian, Lauren, Aynsley and Kelley Baker — you guys truly are amazing people to work for and with.

Iris Reed In recognition to Faye North Peigan, Aakomkiyii Health director.

Your direction, leadership and dedication of endless hours make our time rewarding, fulfilling and inspirational. Thank you, and it is an honour being part of a team initiating a healthier lifestyle to Piikani Nation.

Shawna and all Aakomkiyii Health Centre staff My boss is a Wolfe. I really think she was in the army — she gives orders like a drill sergeant. I also think she was a captain on a ship, because there is no way she would let her ship sink. Most of all, she takes very good care of me!

Your transportation assistant, Velma Little Mustache

Winner of lunch with his boss is Billy Karasz. Congratulations!

Thank you to Patricia Yellow Horn, Piikani Nation Community Health leader, for sharing in patience, knowledge and strength in bringing healthy living to our community.

Shawna and all the Community Health staff This is about my boss, Donnelle, the manager at McDonald’s. Donnelle is a very thoughtful, caring, reasonable boss who is very down to earth and has touched many lives, including mine. She is an awesome boss, and words just can’t do justice to describe the fantastic job she does and the difference she makes. Thank you, Donnelle. You’re terrific.

Billy Karasz Our boss at Crowsnest Community Support Society has been amazing since Day 1! She always makes herself available to talk or help when needed. She is funny, caring, open, understanding, patient, flexible, outgoing, positive and a real team player. We truly appreciate her and are lucky to have her! Thank you for being you, Julie Patten.

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Here in the Waterton Lakes National Park Resource Conservation office we have an awesome boss, Dennis Madsen, and our sentiments captured from a few below are shared by all!

Always thinking quick on his feet, both for helpful solutions or witty puns. — Robin His door is always open. Always approachable and open to new ideas. — Sara He doesn’t micromanage. — Shawna He makes decisions when you need him to and lets you do the same. When you’re stressed, you can always pop by his office and he’ll joke around and help you relax. — David He supports staff development and celebrates their achievements; stays calm and focused even in difficult situations; respects all staff and their contributions in the workplace equally; and maintains a great sense of humour. — Becky Understanding of the older, seasoned horse … knows his worth and is not going to take him out behind the barn and shoot him!

— Edwin We would like to send a huge appreciation to the Baker family.

Since we started at Harvest Coffeehouse a month ago, we have felt right at home and a part of their family. Thank you again for being an awesome boss, Aynsley!

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Are you prepared to vote?

By Brad Quarin

Election day is Monday and all responsible citizens will want to cast a ballot.

Last week, we met the candidates running to represent the new Foothills riding in the Parliament of Canada. But knowing the candidates and issues isn’t enough — all voters will want to make sure they are registered with Elections Canada.

Perhaps a few voters have found that a voter information card did not arrive in their mail.

Others may find that they have a card, but face a new barrier to vote: it is no longer a valid form of identification.

Still others may have just moved or sent a son or daughter to another city for schooling.

If you have a voter information card and it is correct, you will need ID to vote. Your driver’s licence is good if it has a physical address. This one has always been a headache for me because mine has a post office box.

So, you will need two other pieces of ID, with at least one showing a physical address. A full list of ID options is provided at www.elections.ca, including health card, social insurance number card, debit card, residential lease, utility bill or bank statement.

If you don’t have a voter information card, or don’t have one with your current address, you should still be able to exercise your vital constitutional right.

The deadline to register or update your address was Oct. 13. However, even if you missed the deadline, you can still vote.

Registration at the polling place on election day will require the same ID needed to vote.

After all of this, how you choose to mark your ballot is entirely your choice, as this is the lifeblood of our democracy.

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Ford goes the extra mile for local schools

By Brad Quarin Pincher Creek was certainly driven to support the extracurricular activities of its high schools.

Despite windy conditions, a steady number of people stopped by Ranchland Mall for Drive One 4 UR School in mid September, says George Wolstenholme, Castle Ford sales manager.

Castle Ford hosted the event for a fourth year in Pincher Creek.

For every test drive taken during the day, Ford of Canada paid $20 to support the activities of Matthew Halton High School and St. Michael’s School.

Ford of Canada donates up to $6,000, to be divided between the Friends of St. Michael’s and the Matthew Halton Booster Club.

With 271 test drives taken, this year’s Drive One 4 UR School raised nearly $5,500, which is an excellent result, George says.

Kelly Cooley, director of Friends of St. Michael’s, says the money will go to its accounts for athletics, cultural events and class materials.

The money Matthew Halton High School receives will pay for busing of students for field trips and other outings, says Renee Van Loon, the booster club’s bookkeeper.

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Community Book Club open to everyone

By Erin Fairhurst American writer Edmund Wilson once said, “No two persons ever read the same book.” If you’ve ever been a part of a book club, you’re probably nodding your head in agreement.

Books might be universal, but the beauty of a good book, or any book for that matter, is that everyone experiences the journey differently. And now, thanks to a new community-wide club, book lovers of all types can unite to discuss their literary experiences.

The Community Book Club is a joint undertaking between the Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library and the Community Allied Learning Council of Pincher Creek. It launched Sept. 18, and meetings will be held at the library at 3 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.

This book club is open to “anybody and everybody,” says Sahra Nodge, the library’s community outreach co-ordinator. She adds that childcare at the library can be provided if requested in advance.

Sahra says the club will take advantage of book club kits available through the Chinook Arch Regional Library System. “They have a huge list of books to choose from, with tons of variety,” she says, “and the kits just make hosting a book club easier and more financially accessible.”

The club’s reading list has been published at the library and on its website. Titles include The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis, Matrons and Madams by Sharon Johnston and even a combo month of Harper Lee. And what if you’re not keen on some of the titles? “There’s no pressure to attend every discussion group,” says Sahra. “You can just come for certain books, or as your schedule permits.”

There are many benefits to joining a book club — a sense of community, intellectual stimulation, or motivation to keep reading regularly.

Besides, the only thing more satisfying than reading a great book is talking to someone else about it.

For more information on the club, you can call the library at 403-6273813 or stop in for a visit at 899 Main St. in Pincher Creek.

The Breeze Mailbox Letters to the editor and notes from our readers

Credit where it’s due There are a couple of people who seldom, if ever, get mentioned when Communities in Bloom is discussed.

If you get up early every morning during the summer, you will see Murray Adair and Jackie Haug watering the many planters in Pincher Creek. They deserve a great big thank you!

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New owners work magic with water

By Brad Quarin There are new people behind the curtain at Water Magic, as Lisa Jones and Tim Gaydon have assumed co-ownership of the Blairmore business, joining Stacy and Michelle Ewen.

The change follows former co-owner Dale Pulkinen’s retirement.

As the name suggests, water is the underlying theme of a business consisting of a car wash, laundromat and water coolers.

“We try to thrive on customer service and have an accessible business,” Stacy says. Water Magic is a small business that is part of the community and gives to other organizations.

Stacy, Michelle and Dale started the store around 13 years ago, building it from nothing.

Previously, Lisa worked for Michelle and Stacy at Rexall Drug Store for 10 years, and then worked at Water Magic for a year as manager.

Stacy explains that Lisa was elevated to co-owner because she is a local person and hard worker who wants to own her own business. This is a stepping stone to that end, Stacy says.

While Lisa remains a face of Water Magic, Tim will be working behind the scenes with repairs, maintenance, planning and decision-making, Stacy says.

Water Magic is a good business with particularly busy summers, and plenty of regulars who use the laundry services, Lisa says. Many campers do their laundry here as well. There are 15 washers and 10 dryers.

Many of the services will stay the same. The business will still offer drinking water and water delivery, taking water for coolers to businesses and some homes. The car wash is the main part of the business and is in demand all year.

A new service being considered is washing cars for seniors, she says. Starting last week, the car wash is half-price on Tuesdays and staff will wash cars on Wednesdays.

Lisa will still be the manager of the store, but this is her first time venturing into business ownership and it will be a little bit of an adjustment. She hopes to keep customers happy and coming back.

Photo by Brad Quarin

Manager and new co-owner Lisa Jones shows the car wash at Water Magic.

Businesswoman keeps a piece of Piikani culture alive

Photo by Sonya Bratz

After creating a design, preparing and cutting the leather and selecting the beads, Michelle Smith works on a new pair of moccasins.

By Brad Quarin Luckily, Michelle Smith paid attention to her grandmother and mother to learn how to sew moccasins and produce beadwork.

Michelle feels Piikani culture is fading, and more and more families don’t know how to create beadwork. However, she wanted to pass these skills on to others, and is now sharing her moccasins with the world through her business.

“It’s about the quality. People are looking for quality,” she says.

Michelle’s Moccasins aims to provide that quality with custom-made, handsewn and traditional Blackfoot moccasins.

Currently a Mountie in Calgary, Michelle spends weekends at the Piikani Nation, where she works on her craft.

She learned the art first and foremost from her grandmother Susan Smith, and is still learning from her mother, Roberta Smith, who lives on the reserve.

Her crafts have already been in the public eye.

When she was younger, she supplied one of her beaded purses to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre, where it caught the eye of a woman from Oxford, England.

As a result, a beaded purse is on display in the Oxford Museum, to represent Blackfoot culture.

Another of Michelle’s beaded purses can be found at C.M. Russell Museum in Montana. She also says she presented a prince and princess of Japan with a pair of beaded gloves at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

She began sharing her moccasins last year.

These moccasins aren’t the kind you can find in a store, as those products would likely have been made by machine. A sewing machine tends to pull the leather out of shape.

Michelle sews her moccasins by hand, working with deer, elk and moose hide, and using cow hide for the soles. The moccasins are custom-made, with Michelle starting with a tracing of the customer’s foot.

The shoes are made for all ages and both genders.

To her, each moccasin is a piece of Piikani culture.

Moccasins are often used for powwows, serving as dancing or ceremonial regalia. However, she has customers who wear them around the house like slippers, and the moccasins are also suitable as outdoor shoes.

If you are interested in acquiring your own shoes, Michelle’s Moccasins and contact information can be found on Facebook.

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Call-in Equipment Operators Pincher Creek & Coleman Area Operations We are hiring experienced Call-in Equipment Operators for our Pincher Creek and Coleman area operations.

Under the direction of the foreman, these positions will operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment as required to ensure that the Highway Maintenance Program is delivered according to contract specifications.

The successful candidates will have: • Clean (no more than two infractions) Class 1 (preferred) or 3Q license • Experience in the operation of medium to heavy equipment Photo by Danny VandenBroek

Senior cadets from 859 Crowsnest Squadron, from left: Flight Cpl. Gustavson, Flight Cpl. Pool (holding Grumpy), Cpl. Hann (holding a photo of Const. Stephen Lawson) and Flight Cpl. Ludwig.

Cadets remember policing history

By Capt. Daniel Desrosiers The air cadets of 859 Crowsnest Squadron have a keen appreciation for history. On Sept. 21 the cadets wore blue and black ribbons on their uniforms, commemorating the start of Police and Peace Officers Memorial Week.

859 Crowsnest Squadron is affiliated with the RCAF Military Police and likes to recognize that relationship with attention to both military police history and policing in general.

This night happened to be the anniversary of Const. Stephen Lawson’s death, 93 years ago, at the Alberta Provincial Police barracks in Coleman. Const. Lawson had been chief of police in both Fort Macleod and Fernie prior to his arrival in Coleman to enforce Prohibition with the APP. He also served as a sergeant with the Canadian Army in the First World War, earning the Military Medal for bravery.

This led to a discussion about Prohibition during the era, and the subsequent prosecution of his killers. The cadets also discussed the significance of Battle of Britain Sunday, remembered a day earlier and marking its 75th anniversary this year.

Battle of Britain ceremonies have become the RCAF’s day to celebrate its service as well as its accomplishments in peace and war. Cadets learned about the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk and the various stages of the air

battle, including the Blitz on London.

The previous week, cadets also received special pins to wear on their uniforms, commemorating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Air Cadet League of Canada. This marks the start of Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 1941.

Originally intended to train young men for air and ground crews during the Second World War, the program is now open to both young men and women aged 12 to 18. Its three aims are to develop citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness, and stimulate an interest in aviation and the RCAF. Last but not least, the cadets welcomed back their unofficial mascot, Grumpy the (teddy) bear. He returned recently from a deployment with an RCAF member to Southeast Asia.

Grumpy has travelled to a number of Canadian Armed Forces deployments over the years, and the cadets are excited to have him back again.

Thr cadets of 859 Crowsnest Squadron typically train at least one weekend-day per month, in addition to their weekly training on Mondays — 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at the Elks Hall in Blairmore.

New recruits are always welcome. There is no cost to join and uniforms are provided free of charge. Pincher Creek youth have the option of van transportation each week from the Pincher Creek Legion to the Elks Hall in Blairmore.

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING: - Allied Hardware At left, Simon Burke, Anna Koevoet, Sady Milford and Noah Schuh change a bicycle tire for a challenge during the Amazing Teen Race. Their team, called Insert Team Name Here, won the race. At right, Kyler Olsen weighs a lobster at IGA for another challenge.

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Teams also had challenges to meet at the Crowsnest Pass firehall. At left, firefighter Evan Stewart shows the Mean Machine team how to use a fire hose. At right, the Sabres team drags a Rescue Randy mannequin used for training.

Teams also had to climb ladders.

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Amazing teens conquer the race

By Brad Quarin The first Amazing Teen Race held in Crowsnest Pass by 40 Developmental Assets lived up to its name.

The event required teams of young people to race through Blairmore and tackle different physical and mental challenges, courtesy of local groups and businesses. These went “amazingly smooth,” says Katherine Mertz, project lead for 40 Assets.

Eleven teams and 44 teens participated, and at the end of the day they felt they had achieved

something.

The challenges proved to be a lot of fun, and there were more challenges posed by the weather.

The winning team was Insert Team Name Here, comprising Simon Burke, Anna Koevoet, Sady Milford and Noah Schuh. They received $400 for their time and success in making it through the challenges.

The Amazing Teen Race will likely be back next year, and Katherine says community groups and businesses are already thrilled about doing it again.

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Fire prevention in Brocket

By Debbie White Cow Fire Chief Floyd Provost and the Piikani public works staff came out in full force last week and worked closely with principal Crystal Goodrider and Wes Crow Shoe, operations and maintenance of Piikani schools, to heighten fire safety awareness among the students of Napi’s Playground Elementary School and Piikani Nation Secondary School.

Children from Napi’s Playground Elementary School were given a fire safety presentation, at which time the little ones were given little red fire hats.

The fire department oversaw a fire drill involving the entire school population. Staff and students evacuated the school and were all accounted for in one minute 31 seconds, meeting the fire commissioner’s approval for a school of its size.

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Guide dog to visit meeting of For Sight support group

By Susan Vogelaar For Sight is having its organizational meeting this Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Vista Village. This first meeting of the fall will highlight the assistance and aids that are available from the CNIB for people with impaired vision.

Bob Short, the CNIB representative from Lethbridge, is bringing his new black lab guide dog, which he received this summer. Bob’s dog is trained to assist him with his mobility. Lions clubs have been supporting the fundraising program for training guide dogs for many years. Bob will explain the process and training he went through to learn how to care for and direct his new companion.

Another aid available to assist people with vision loss is the white cane.

The following information, written by Bob Short, explains the use of the white cane, which is often seen being used by people with vision loss: The white cane is just one of many tools used by people with vision loss — from toddlers to seniors — to assist with safety, mobility and independence. The cane is used to check for objects in a person’s path, changes in the walking surface (from cement to grass, for example) and to check for dangers like steps and curbs.

A secondary function is identification: recognized around the world, the white cane clearly tells other pedestrians and drivers that the user is a person with vision loss.

There are three different types of canes that someone with vision loss might choose to use: identification, support and long canes.

Identification canes are lightweight and can often be folded or collapsed to fit in a purse or knapsack when not in use. They are used to help with depth perception, and finding things like stairs and curbs.

A support cane is designed to safely support the user’s weight — perfect for a user who is elderly or who has a physical disability. It can be rigid or collapsible, depending on the user’s preference.

Long canes are used as “probes” and are usually used to provide an extra measure of safety when the person is travelling in an unfamiliar

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All types of white canes require special training from an orientation and mobility instructor, who demonstrates proper techniques, how to find one’s way, and safety. This service is provided by the CNIB.

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65% polyester 35% cotton blend; Grey, blue or brown with name tags 2 or 3 mechanics @ 2 change per week 18 x 18” wiper rags Agricultural and Environmental Services, located at the Municipal Airport at NW32-7-30-W4, 2 miles north & two miles west of Pincher Creek Coveralls at Ag Services will be for employees working outside in summer time.

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To see or not to see: eye exams are essential

By Dr. Bart Anderson October is Eye Health Month and a wonderful time to be reminded that good eyesight is one of the greatest blessings we should be thankful for.

Some eye health concerns are obvious because we have symptoms that are noticeable, such as pain, redness, irritation, itching, burning, double vision or vision loss. Other eye concerns can be symptom-free until they cause serious problems.

Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of these diseases. It destroys the clear, detailed central vision that we use in reading, driving and recognizing people, due to cell damage in the central retina (macula), from aging changes.

There are two types of AMD and is important to understand which one you may have.

Dry AMD is the most common form (almost 90 per cent of cases) and tends to progress slowly and be less severe. It usually develops in

one eye first, and may go undetected for some time because the better eye sees well. Eventually it can affect both eyes and may even turn into the wet form of AMD. Wet AMD is less common (10 per cent of cases) but is more devastating and severe in vision loss. Abnormal blood vessels leak in the retina (macula), causing distortion, blurring or even sudden vision loss.

Beginning symptoms of AMD may be a gradual blur to your clear central vision or a type of smudge in your detailed vision. As you read, you may also notice a distortion of lines or words.

Regular eye exams by your doctor of optometry or ophthalmologist are important for detecting AMD in its early forms. Most offices have retinal cameras and optical coherence tomography equipment (a specialized OCT retinal imaging computer), which assist in differentiating between dry and wet types of AMD. This testing enables treatment steps to be

taken to preserve good vision, and is also used to monitor changes to the macula, retina (swelling, holes or detachments) and optic nerve (glaucoma and optic atrophy).

Early detection is the key to treatment!

Dry AMD may be treated with vitamin supplements such as lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamins C and E, and zinc. These are for slowing progression, but are not a cure.

Wet AMD may be treated with eye injections, or laser, to prevent the growth and leakage of blood vessels (anti-VEGF therapy). Magnification aids may help improve reduced vision.

Keys to prevention include lifelong UV protection; a diet high in antioxidants, fruits and leafy vegetables; regular exercise; blood-pressure control; blood-sugar and cholesterol control; abstaining from smoking; and regular eye exams by your doctor of optometry!

Dr. Bart Anderson is an optometrist and vision specialist at Pincher Creek Eye Clinic. He invites you to visit www.drbjanderson.ca.

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Child & Youth Events Calendar

Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, October 15 – Crowsnest Indoor Playground 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gymtastics (ages 0-5) - 10 to 11 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek – Laugh and Learn Together (ages 0-18 months) - 1 to 2:30 p.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Open play (ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver) - 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall Friday, October 16 – Children’s art class: Kandinsky’s circles - 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lebel Mansion in Pincher Creek – Crowsnest Indoor Playground 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Sensational Friday (ages 0-5) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Family fun day - 1 to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman

– Free public skating - 4 to 6 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek – School picture day - St. Michael’s School in Pincher Creek

- 1 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Air cadets - 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. location TBA due to election

Saturday, October 17 – My Dad/Uncle/Grandpa and Me: leaf play - 10 to 11 p.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek

Tuesday, October 20 – Crowsnest Indoor Playground 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – BRAT Pack (Bringing Reading and Activities Together) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Gym Time (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Let’s Explore Together (ages 0-5): nature-inspired learning - 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Let’s Get Messy With Play (ages 0-5): sensory play - 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Open play (ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver) - 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall

Sunday, October 18 – Free family skating - 4 to 5 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek Monday, October 19 – Trickster Theatre - Monday to Friday at Isabelle Sellon School in Blairmore – Crowsnest Indoor Playground 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Let’s Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Magic Carpet Ride preschool-age program - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Little Builders preschool-age program - 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Canyon School in Pincher Creek – Amazing Artists (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – New and expecting moms group

Wednesday, October 21 – Parent council meeting - 6 p.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Kids Club (grades 1-6) - 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in

Pincher Creek – Youth night (ages 8-14) - 6 to 8 p.m. at Brocket Community Hall – Story time - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library – Crowsnest 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 Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – SPICE Play (ages 0-5) - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Discovery Day (ages 0-5) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Parent Link Centre in Horace Allen School, Coleman – Beavers (ages 5-7) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Compass Centre in Blairmore – Cubs (ages 8-10) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Compass Centre in Blairmore – Developmental checkup (ages 2 months to 60 months) by appt. - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall – Story time - 1 to 2 p.m. at Crowsnest Community Library in Blairmore – Infant/toddler time (ages 0-2) - 10 to 11 a.m. at Pincher Creek Parent Link Centre in Ranchland Mall. Staff will supervise older siblings.

– Monkey Moves: explore gross motor play (ages 0-5) - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Monster Fitness in Pincher Creek

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Young musicians demonstrate that M is for Music

Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery hosted a concert called M is for Music during Alberta Culture Days in late September. From left: Little Sadie Spranza received a big round of applause for her efforts on the violin. Accompanied by her mom, Lani, on guitar, Ivy Folkard charmed the crowd with her beautiful rendition of “When You Say Nothing At All.” Eliza Doolittle … er … Mina Wood delighted audience members with her performance of “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” from My Fair Lady.

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Adult & Senior Events Calendar

Events and Entertainment – Full details are available in the Breeze online calendar – www.shootinthebreeze.ca Thursday, October 15 – For Sight meeting - 2 p.m. at Vista Village in Pincher Creek – Bridge practice - 10 a.m. to noon at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage and cards - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Darts - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Friday, October 16 Community Book Club - 3 p.m. at the Pincher Creek Library – Meat draws - 6 p.m. at Bellevue Legion; supper at 5 p.m.

– Gym walk - 10 to 11 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek – Tai chi chih - 10 to 11 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Games - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Family fun day - 1 to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Museum in Coleman – Free public skating - 4 to 6 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek Saturday, October 17 – M.Arty’s Market - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Art Gallery in Frank – Harvest Craft and Bake Sale - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Windsor Heritage

Centre in Lundbreck – Hockey referee clinic - 8:30 a.m. at Pincher Creek arena – Cribbage tournament - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Huntington Society of Canada symposium: Yes, I Believe - 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek library Sunday, October 18 – M.Arty’s Market - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crowsnest Art Gallery in Frank – Allied Arts Council’s Meet Me at the Movies: Grandma (Rated R) 1:30 p.m. at Fox Theatre in Pincher Creek – Free family skating - 4 to 5 p.m. at MCC Arena in Pincher Creek Monday, October 19 Don’t forget to vote!

– Exercise for LIFE (Lifestyle, Interaction, Fitness, Energy) free adult class - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Keep Fit - 10 to 11 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek – Board meeting - 10 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Shuffleboard/five hundred game - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior

Centre in Pincher Creek – Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting - 7:30 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion Tuesday, October 20 – Bridge lessons for beginners - 10 a.m. to noon at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cards - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Alcoholics Anonymous - 8 p.m. at Elks Hall in Pincher Creek – Bookmaking tutorial - 7 to 9 p.m. at museum in Coleman Wednesday, October 21 – Tea and bazaar- 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Vista Village in Pincher Creek – Chamber of commerce awards night - 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek – Parent council meeting - 6 p.m. at Livingstone School in Lundbreck – Distracted-driving workshop 6:30 p.m. at Crowsnest Consolidated High School in Coleman – Exercise for LIFE (Lifestyle, Interaction, Fitness, Energy) free adult class - 10 to 11 a.m. at MDM Complex in Bellevue – Keep Fit - 10 to 11 a.m. at town hall gym in Pincher Creek – Pool and card games - 9:30 a.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek

– Duplicate bridge - 1 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Cribbage - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Alcoholics Anonymous- 7 p.m. at Piikani Prevention Services in Brocket Thursday, October 22 – Caregivers support group - 10 a.m. to noon at the Provincial Building in Pincher Creek – Bridge practice - 10 a.m. to noon at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Crowsnest Museum free program for seniors: Share your knowledge of parades & festivals - 1 to 3 p.m. at Chefs on 2 Thirteen in Bellevue – Bellecrest seniors meeting - 1:30 p.m. at Bellecrest Seniors Centre – Cribbage and cards - 1:30 p.m. at Huddlestun Senior Centre in Pincher Creek – Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association AGM - 6 p.m. at Country Encounters in Coleman – Darts - 7 p.m. at Pincher Creek Legion – Jesse Roper concert - 8 p.m. at Windsor Heritage Drop-in Centre in Lundbreck

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Pictured at left, Amelia, Sally, Brent and Jasper Woodard are a much-loved family in their community. Brent, who has been the minister at Pincher Creek United Church for the past 15 years and a strong community leader, will be missed, having left his position in August. At right, members of the Cowley congregation showed up at the Woodward farewell party with a group of their “best singers” — a choir of “Brents.”

A fond and fun-filled farewell to the Woodards

By Caroline Johnson and Brenda Shenton Congregation and community members hosted a grand farewell party Aug. 23 for Rev. Brent Woodard, his wife, Sally, and their children, Jasper and Amelia.

Members from the three United churches in the Pincher Creek pastoral charge, along with community friends, gathered to show appreciation to the family. Brent has been the minister here since 2000 and left his position in the pulpit at the end of August.

The day began with the regular morning worship service, and the sanctuary was bursting at the seams. The choir loft was full and their anthem for the morning, fittingly, was “A Place of Beginning Again.” Jasper and Amelia read the scripture lessons. The theme for the children’s story was “What Changes, What Doesn’t.”

Brent’s final message was “The Last Gasps of a Minister,” during which he shared from his wealth of knowledge, love and understanding. Following the service, all enjoyed a potluck lunch, with the tables bowing in the middle from the weight of so many contributions.

Master of ceremonies for the program was Doug McClelland, chairman of the pastoral charge council.

Julie Winkler spoke about Brent and his theology. She said we were always encouraged to think outside the box, whether we were looking for meaning in Bible stories and book studies or searching for ways to help the community outside of the church.

Brent became well known in the community for his thoughtful funeral services, weddings and baptisms. As a congregation, we had the pleasure of watching Jasper and Amelia mature from young children, who loved to crawl under the church pews, to university students.

Caroline Johnson spoke of the music within the church family, the com-

munity family and Brent’s family. Among the church musical events that involved a Woodard in some shape or form were choirs (as singers and leaders), songs on guitar and keyboard, solos and duets, plays and special events.

Their involvement did not stop at the church door — they helped with the community carol festival, schools and the Crowsness Pass orchestra. We were blessed with their musical contributions to the church and the community as a whole.

Scott Korbett spoke in appreciation of the involvement and leadership Brent showed in sports, through Rotary, camp and young people’s groups. He also was thankful for the friendship his family developed over the years with the Woodard family.

Beth Hilliard spoke of friendship and community nurtured by the Woodards, and presented the family with a memory book. Jim Barlishen spoke on behalf of the Cowley Foothills congregation, and brought the house down when he introduced their choir of “best singers,” which was a group of “Brents.”

The speeches were interspersed with music selections by Diana Smith and the first-ever appearance of the Pastoral Charge Choir, assisted by soloists singing words related to the Woodard family. The program ended with all singing “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.” Gifts for the family included two beautiful, large mountain photographs.

One showed the view from Highway 507 driving west (the way to the Mountain Mill church), and the other a view of the Livingstone Mountain Range.

The Woodard family will long be remembered as outstanding members of our community and of the United Church. Their willingness to always pitch in and lend a helping hand was akin to ripples on a pond, spreading much goodwill outward over the community of Pincher Creek.