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When Jasper Place Joined Edmonton
Lawrence Herzog
38,000 people, $8,177,000 In Debt, and The Damndest Mud In the World Becomes Part of Edmonton, read the headline in the August 17, 1964 edition of the Edmonton Journal. This is the end, began the story, which commemorated Jasper Places amalgamation with Edmonton, ending its reign as the largest town in Canada. That day Edmonton swallowed up Jasper Place ended years of wrangling over if, how and when the amalgamation would occur. The process goes back to 1913, when the land west to 149 Street was appropriated by Edmonton, leaving West Jasper Place a loosely administered ward of the Stony Plain municipality.
In its early days, it was home to just a few hundred people, who often homesteaded a meagre existence and raised a few farm animals and tended gardens. In the heady days of growth after the Second World War, Edmontons rapidly overflowing population spilled into the hamlet of West Jasper Place, pushing the population to 4,000 by 1948. In those days, the community stretched from the North Saskatchewan River on the south to 118 Avenue and from 170Street on the west and 149 Street on the east. When the hamlet became a village in early 1950, it was home to nearly 9,000 persons and growth continued at a frantic pace through the 1950s. Between 1950 and amalgamation in 1964, Jasper Places assessment increased from $1.65 million to $56 million.
Business prosperity was assisted by a night shopping bylaw, passed in 1953. While stores in Edmonton were constrained by laws that prohibited them from opening at 6 P.M., except on Thursdays, retailers in Jasper Place were permitted to remain open until 9 o’clock six nights a week. Jasper Place made the national news in 1958 when Richard (Dick) Butler, councillor and publisher of the weekly Jasper Place Citizen, was shot and killed by a deranged gunman who had dug a series of trenches around his home and then barricaded himself inside. The incident began one August morning when the gunman, an elderly recluse who lived in a converted boxcar at 112 Avenue and 150 Street, pumped shots into a car and house across the street.
Two Jasper Place policemen tried to get him to surrender but without success and so more police officers and fire department backup were summoned. Streams of water from firehoses and tear gas grenades failed to flush him out. Jasper Place Fire Chief Barney Weygood was wounded as he and his men attempted to flush the recluse from his shelter with the firehoses, strung across the trenches. It was then that Dick Butler, armed with a police revolver, worked his way into the recluses property, the Edmonton Journal reported. But (he) was cut down by a shotgun blast after an exchange of shots. The recluse was eventually captured with the assistance of a bulldozer, ending the six-hour continued on page 2...
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Update from Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association
S P URR • o c t o b e r 2 0 0 8 volume 1 • issue 5
Ph: (780) 757-0993 | www.thespurr.ca Culture: Adele Knowler
MacEwan College Members Only
culture@thespurr.ca Gardening: Michele Hebert (The Dirty Gardener) gardening@thespurr.ca Community Info: Marian Bruin community@thespurr.ca
What are you thankful for?
Business Info: Diane Kereluk business@thespurr.ca Advertising: Jim Wooley
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ads@thespurr.ca Publisher: Pie Communications Inc. 544, 12222 137 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5L 4X5 Ph: (780) 757-0993 Fax: (780) 401-3438 www.piecommunications.com What is SPURR The Stony Plain (road and area) Urban Revitalization Report is a community based newspaper whose mission it is to serve the west-end communities of BritanniaYoungstown, Canora, Glenwood, High Park, Mayfield, & West Jasper / Sherwood along with the Members of the Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association. SPURR is a joint initiative for Community & Business Interests of Edmonton’s westend lead by: City of Edmonton Community Services,
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Interesting time of year, fall is. Leaves turn colour, winds change, the days get shorter and the nights longer. Seems everything changes so fast that often it’s hard to stop and appreciate the moment, but that’s what you need to do. Appreciate the moment. Things are changing in the west end too. Road construction, new businesses, people moving in & out of the neighbourhood, yup there is lots of change. We ran another story from Lawrence Herzog about the time when Jasper Place became a part of Edmonton that was a big change. Interesting how when we read stories of days gone by we either remember fondly or with regret.
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Did you know those emotions are fuelled by the experiences of the day, the moments. Thirty years from now Lawrence might be writing about these days. How will you remember them? Will it be fondly or with regret? You get to make the choice you know, it is up to you. No one knows how long those pretty leaves will stay on the tress, one day when you least expect it they’ll fall off. No one knows when the wind will blow the first snowflake your way, but one day it will. Until those things happen, enjoy the moment. And, even when they do, enjoy the moment. I am writing this a few days before Thanksgiving and as I do I am looking forward to that big
turkey dinner and the moment when family and friends gather to say thanks for all that they have and all they share. A lot has happened in the last year, some good, some not so good and some down right bad. I am sure you are no different. What we need to do is embrace the moments of life as they happen good or bad because just like the leaves and the seasons they too will change and in time the wind will blow wonderful things your way. Thanksgiving isn’t just a day, or a holiday it is an attitude. I hope you have an attitude of thanksgiving and that your life is filled with memorable moments. See you next month.
Diane Kereluk (780) 477-5169
Kingsway Hanger Mixer The Kingsway Business Association, Inglewood Business Association and West Edmonton Business Association would like to invite all Stony Plain Road and Area Business Members to the first annual: 2008 After-Business Mixer Edmonton City Centre Airport Appetizers and Cash Bar Thursday, November 6 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Tickets are free to members (value $10) and are available by calling Diane Kereluk (780) 477-5169. Reminder to Mark Your Calendars Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Safety and Security Forum Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 6:15 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Howard and McBride Westlawn Chapel Everyone Welcome Guest speaker Sgt. Gary Godziuk Public Safety Compliance Team Coordinator will talk about the services and goals of his team. The Public Safety Compliance Team is a multi-agency team designed to coordinate the efforts of the municipal and provincial agencies involved in the licensing and regulation of licensed business establishment. Storefront Cinema Saturday, November 29, 2008 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. 151 to 153 Street, Stony Plain Road Everyone Welcome A first for Edmonton and definitely an event that will put Stony Plain Road and Area businesses on the map and the place to be. Currently we are in the process of planning
this event, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2008. This will take much support and volunteers from the communities, businesses and city support services. This will be an event that we will be proud to say is our own and will which will continue to grow annually. Much more news and update to come on this great event and we hope everyone will take pride and participate. If anyone would like further information on any of the above, please call Diane Kereluk (780) 477-5169. The above information is being e-mailed out to all businesses. If you have not received an e-mail and would like to please forward your e-mail address to info@ stonyplainbrz.ca. JP Revitalization Open House Held October 1, 2008 The turnout from the surrounding communities was excellent. It really shows how supportive and caring the community members are and how much they want to see change. We
do need more support from the businesses. There are three committees to choose from and time commitment is a minimum of a couple of hours a month, the rewards priceless! Make a difference! Call Marian Bruin (780) 944-5417, join up today. Welcome New Businesses This section is dedicated to welcoming new businesses to the area. Please show your support by stopping by. If you are a new business in the area and we have not listed you please contact Diane Kereluk at (780) 477-5169. Volunteers Please! Do you want to participate with exciting projects or would you rather be involved with Safety & Security. We have an opportunity for everyone. Be a part of “Building Something Special”. Call Diane Kereluk (780) 477-5169.
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Community Services Department P.O. Box 2359, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2R7 Ph: (780) 944-5417 marian.bruin@edmonton.ca Diane Kereluk, Stony Plain Road and Area Business Association 10043 151 Street. Edmonton, AB, T5P 4Z7 Ph: (780) 477-5169 info@stonyplainroadbrz.ca
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siege. He was later declared insane and committed to the Oliver Mental Institute. Butler was honoured with Butler Memorial Park. As Jasper Place continued to grow, the demands on infrastructure increased correspondingly and, in the early 1960s, the community expanded several schools and began work on a $430,000 sports centre on 163rd Street. Planning began on development of the Meadowlark Shoppers Park. But Jasper Place was backing itself into a corner. With precious little industrial tax base, phenomenal growth and an ever-increasing debt load, Premier Ernest Manning saw the writing on the wall and refused to grant the town extra funds. Through the 1950s and into the early 60s, amalgamation was the best way to get a good argument going with Jasper
Place residents, with those for and against the idea firmly entrenched. Feeling reached a fever pitch in 1962, when the town council met and in a session that lasted barely 16 minutes, approved amalgamation. But that wasn’t to be the end of it. A petition calling for a halt on amalgamation proceedings until Jasper Place residents voted on the issue garnered several thousand signatures. The question came to a vote in a plebiscite held along with the October 17, 1962 civic election. Despite the financial pressures facing the town, residents were a proud, independent bunch and many wanted to remain separate from Edmonton. The final count was 3,618 votes in favour of amalgamation and 2,811 votes against -- a plurality of just 56 per cent. Candidates in favour of joining Edmonton swept the slate, winning 57 per cent of the popular vote.
With amalgamation, the City of Edmonton assumed Jasper Places bonded indebtedness of $8.177 million, the towns infrastructure and responsibility for all public services such as sewer, water and transportation. Kenneth Newman, who had been a councillor and mayor of Jasper Place since 1952, was elected to Edmonton City Council in 1964. While Jasper Place as a separate entity has been swallowed by time, its still possible to glimpse what life in the town was like all those years ago. The main street, Stony Plain Road west of 149 Street, and many of the small single family bungalows still retain some of the character of the mid 20th century. Reprinted with Permission. © Lawrence Herzog www.lawrenceherzog.com. This article originally appeared in Edmonton’s Real Estate Weekly.
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the Boys and Girls club (9425 109 A Avenue).
Marian Bruin (780) 944-5417
Get Financial Support For Your Community Event With A Neighbourhood Revitalization Matching Grant:
Great Events are Happening! Britannia Youngtown Community had an outdoor rink building event and then a Community Turkey Dinner at Britannia Hall Saturday October 11, 2008.
Neighbourhood Revitalization Matching Grant Fund Projects must be based in and benefit the communities of Britannia/Youngstown, Canora, Glenwood, and West Jasper Place.
Kids on Track Thanksgiving Dinner October 11, 2008 at the West Edmonton Baptist Church. Over 400 people attended.
Who can apply? Businesses, Not-for-Profits, Schools, Associations and Ad Hoc Community Groups.
Free Halloween Event 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Britannia Park by
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basis for projects that address a specific community need and that build and benefit the community. So start thinking today of projects that will foster a sense of community, increase safety, and create beautification and cleanliness in the neighbourhood. Volunteers Needed Join a Working Group to Improve Your Community! Connecting Our Community: This group would work on increasing access to information on programs and services in the area as well as working on getting to know your neighbours and businesses through walkability, events and block parties.
Building Our Community: This group would work on business, community and park clean ups and beautification as well as improving the community and business area by addressing traffic safety concerns and physical changes to the area. Feeling Safe in Our Community: This group would work with Police, the business association and your neighbours to create a safer streets, parks and neighbourhoods. You can get involved with issues that concern you in your community. Call Marian at (780) 944-5417
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Britannia Youngstown Community League Soccer Zone: West Soccer Hockey Zone: Hawks Athletic Club (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE www.byclnews.com info@BYCLNews.com Boundaries: North: 107 Avenue South: Stony Plain Road East: 156 Street West: Mayfield Road Hall Address: 15927 105 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5P 0T8 Phone: (780) 483-8983 Capacity: 150 Wheelchair Accessible: No Park Watch Halloween Thriller Date: Friday, October 31, 2008 Time: 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Location: Britannia Youngstown Park (Behind the Boys & Girls Club) Stop by during your trick-or-treating to survive our haunted house, win prizes for best costumes, play some wicked Halloween games, and don’t forget the most important part… FREE CANDY! canora
Canora Community League Soccer Zone: West Soccer Hockey Zone: Hawks Athletic Club (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE Boundaries: North: 107 Avenue South: Stony Plain Road East: 149 Street West: 156 Street Hall Address: 10425 152 Street Edmonton, AB, T5P 4P1 Phone: (780) 489-6007 Capacity: 225 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Ice Rink Attendants Needed Do you like the outdoors? Canora community league is looking for two Ice rink attendants. Please contact Eleanor for details at (780) 489-9826 Janitorial Contract We have now opened the Janitorial contract, everyone who
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is interested please submit your resume to: Eleanor Burke (780) 489-9826 eleanorburke@telus.net or Erin Robinson (780) 920-2092
adina@westerninstruments.com or (780) 913-7251 or please submit your stories by Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Family Halloween Party Saturday, October 25, 2008. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. party starts at 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community League Soccer Zone: West Soccer Hockey Zone: Whitemud West Hockey (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE
Garage Sale We are having a Garage Sale Saturday, November 1, 2008. To rent a table please call Diane at (780) 489-4443 or Eleanor at (780) 489-9826.
Boundaries: North: Stony Plain Road South: 95 Avenue & 96 Avenue East: 163 Street & 158 Street West: 170 Street & 163 Street
We would like to thank everyone for his or her help for the community membership drive and BBQ, We would also like to thank everyone who came out and supported us.
Hall Address: 16430 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5P 0E8 Phone: (780) 489-7571 Capacity: 100 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Clean up the Neighbourhood, Lets keep our neighbourhood clean, if you see garbage lets pick it up! Lets help out each other. If you have graffiti on your house or garage and want some information on how to remove it! Call Eleanor (780) 489-9826. Hall Open for Bookings The hall is still open for many dates during the year! If you are looking to have a BBQ or Wedding to call Erin at the hall (780) 920-2092. Canora Community League Looking for New Members That Canora Community league is always looking to welcome new members. If you would like to become a member please contact Emma at (780) 489-2057. Volunteers Needed Canora Community League is looking for Volunteers within our league to work bingos, if you have some free time and would like to help us out please call Virginia at (780) 478-0979 Canora 60th Anniversary Party We are planning the Canora 60th anniversary party, we are looking for volunteers for the anniversary committee. Canora Stories Needed We are also looking for interesting stories about Canora to be submitted please contact Adina at
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NHL Hockey Night in Glenwood Is Coming Back! HighDefinitionOilersHockeyishere! Join us at the hall for ‘FREE’ payper-view hockey. Free admission, cash bar, snacks and FREE popcorn available. Bring your neighbours, your comfy chair and your friends! Doors open 30 minutes before game time. Contact Clayton at (780) 489-2188 for more information. Sorry, no minors. • Wednesday, October 22 Oilers vs. Chicago 7:00 P.M. • Monday, October 27 Oilers vs. Boston 7:00 P.M. • Thursday, October 30 Oilers vs. Nashville 6:00 P.M. • Thursday, November 20 Oilers vs. Detroit 7:00 P.M. Crib Nights are Back! Come to the hall alone or with a friend to participate in our monthly crib tournaments the 3rd Saturday of every month from 6:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Light lunch provided. Contact Clayton at (780) 489-2188 for more information. Entry Fee only $10 per person. Euchre Join us for Euchre every Tuesday night at the Glenwood Community
community news Hall. Registration at 6:30 P.M., games begin at 7:00 P.M. Social Dance Register now for Intermediate/ Advanced Social Dance held at the Glenwood Hall starting Monday, October 20, 2008 (dance still to be determined). Cost $120 per couple or $100 per couple for Glenwood Members. Contact Amber at (780) 454-6710 to register or for more information. Christmas Party Pre-register now for our annual Glenwood Christmas party! Multi-cultural potluck with turkey and all the trimmings, a visit from Santa with presents for the kids and a festive night for everyone. Call Michele Bugera at (780) 4393169 to pre-register. Tickets are $5 per person. Other Glenwood Information Have your say and find out about… Community development, League spending and changes, Programs offered, What’s new in Glenwood?
Edmonton, AB, T5P 2K1 Phone: (780) 484-4646 www.highparkcommunity.com Capacity: 180 Wheelchair Accessible: No Mayfield
Mayfield Community League Soccer Zone: West Soccer Hockey Zone: Hawks Athletic Club (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE Boundaries: North: 111 Avenue South: 107 Avenue East: 156 Street West: Mayfield Road Hall Address: 10941 161 Street Edmonton, AB, T5P 1G2 Phone: (780) 483-4675 Capacity: 125 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Pilates Monday nights 8:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Mayfield Hall $10/class drop in fee For more info call Bonnie at 780-489-3254 Yoga Tuesday nights 6:30 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. At Mayfield Hall $90 for 10 sessions For more info call Fran at (780) 484-1476 Carpet Bowling Seniors carpet bowling Tuesdays For more information call Doreen at (780) 486-1833 or Marlene at (780) 484-5728 Moms and Tots Dads, newborns, grandparents, and caregivers all welcome. No cost. Wednesdays 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. At Mayfield Hall For information contact Tara at (780) 486-6152
Free Swimming For Mayfield community league members. Please show current membership card. Saturday evenings 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre 9200 163 Street Hall Rentals Call Kathy to book rentals. (780) 484-3391 Contact Information Mike Carson (780) 444-5986 mayfieldcommunity@yahoo.ca
South: 96 Avenue/92 Avenue East: 149 Street/149 Street West: 158 Street/156 Street Hall Address: 9620 152 Street Edmonton, AB, T5P 4N9 Phone: (780) 483-2815 Capacity: 150 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes This fall the Friends of Sherwood Society will be raising money for student field trips by selling Student Union Ticket Packs and Mundare sausage. For information contact the Sherwood School office at (780) 489-2600.
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West Jasper/Sherwood Community League Soccer Zone: West Zone Hockey Zone: Whitemud West Hockey (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE
Garage SAle Church New-to-You Sale Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Road, U.C.W. Fall Newto-You Sale will be held Saturday, October 18, 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Clothing, household items, linens, toys, books, jewelry, and more!
Boundaries: North: Stony Plain Road/96 Avenue
Community League meetings are open to everyone and are generally held at the hall at 7:00 P.M. on the first Thursday of every month. Are you hosting a birthday party? Baby or bridal shower? Family Reunion? Family Christmas Party? Consider renting the Glenwood Community Hall. Friday/Saturday rentals: Members: $150* Non-Members: $400 Sunday - Thursday rentals: Members: $75* Non-Members: $150 Call the Facility Director Charlotte at (780) 444-0411 * Must be a member in good standing.
Congratulations to last month’s winner: Wanda Bredo
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High Park Community League Soccer Zone: West Soccer Hockey Zone: Hawks Athletic Club (NW District) Outdoor Rink: ONE
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THE DIRTY GARDENER
Michele hebert
It is now October in Edmonton, and my garden has been put to bed for the winter. It is rather a depressing time for gardeners in one aspect, yet I know that spring will eventually come and I have a few months to plan my garden for next year. I put in 120 tulip bulbs last year and would like to put in more this year (there is still time), but I will be re-landscaping my front yard and part of my backyard, and will wait until next fall when I have a better idea of where to plant more tulips and other spring bulbs such as daffodils, crocuses, grape hyacinths, etc. I will be tearing out most of my front lawn in the spring to make way for more plants. I hate lawn. I would rather weed it than mow it, I always say. If the ground is prepared well with good compost soil, and mulched well, then weeding is minimal and easy with my Japanese gardener’s knife (see the June 2008 column). There are two schools of thought as to how to manage perennials over the winter. Both are fine. One is to cut almost everything down to about three inches from the ground, the other is to leave everything be and wait until Spring to cut back the dead foliage. I prefer the latter, as I have a better idea of what is planted where in the spring, and I don’t accidentally dig
up a perennial. I find the foliage helps to act as insulation against the snow and ice. For my roses, I mound leaves around them as mulch and insulation, cutting them back by about one-third in the fall. In the spring I will dig the decomposing leaves into the surrounding dirt and apply dormant oil to the plants to combat any overwintering bugs that may have set up house on my plants over the winter. Closer to spring, I will include the recipe for the dormant oil in my column. Not pruning back the foliage helps to create interest in the garden over the Winter. I left my tall grasses standing last fall, and they helped to create an interesting winterscape. My redtwig dogwood bushes looked outstanding against the snow. I will leave the chokecherries on the bush for the birds. They need all the help they can get during the winter months. Now is a good time to make sketches and take measurements of your garden, before the snow and cold weather arrives. Keep your notes in your Gardening Journal (see last month’s column), and refer to them when planning your garden for next year. Once your veggie gardens have been harvested and dug up, spread your fallen leaves on top the dirt and let them decompose over the winter. The worms will help pull the leaves into the ground, making less work for you, and help create nice rich loamy dirt. Anything that makes gardening easier is okay by me. Until next month, Happy Gardening.
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that the popcorn was great and that they had a special outing with mom and dad.
Adele Knowler
Raising teens is a daunting task and poses its own set of enterprising surprises. I am currently in the thick of raising sixteen and seventeen year old daughters. Although they are wonderful teens, they question constantly. Apparently, we parents are “dinosaurs” as my daughter Emilie aptly put it months ago. Our son, Albert is thankfully over the stage as he is a twenty three year old adult attending university. He reminded me of a wonderful quote attributed to Mark Twain: “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around, but when I got to twentyone, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” From a very young age, our children, my husband and I, would treat ourselves to foreign film matinees at the Princess Theatre in Old Strathcona. The children, from the second balcony enjoyed popcorn, even though two of three could not even read the subtitles. That was not the point. The whole emphasis was to expose them to the visual/audio aspect of films from different countries and perspectives. Did they learn tolerance; learn about different cultures, etc? We hoped so, but more likely they learned
Cinema night should promote just that; a special night that not only celebrates the talents of the film artists showcased, but provides a free night out for families to enjoy festivities within their community. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy this wonderful community-building event. Along with the exposure of a whole new generation to the genre of independent film will come a sense of pride in a new festival of sorts. This would lend support to our Stony Plain communities in a very positive way. Cinema night is just a start. By the by, my sixteen year old daughter Jacqueline caught a subtitled foreign movie at the Princess the other day with friends before going out for a bite to eat. Does this mean that my girls and son have become ‘film snobs‘? Not in the least. They are still in line for the first-run movies gracing screens acrosstheNorthAmericancontinent. What it does say inferentially is that they have developed an ingrained aptitude for diversity and a blend of popular culture, with an acceptance and appreciation for both. Cinema night is all about that. Change of a community for the better can only happen with the acceptance of what was, what is, and what can happen. This can happen with our collective participation on November 29, 2008.
Michele hebert
It’s October and Fall clean-up time. My old, little single car garage will be demolished in the Spring to make room for a brand new double garage to accommodate Old Fart’s pretty newer car, and all the guy junk he brought with him when he moved in two years ago. Why do guys have to have 8 jugs of windshield washer fluid? And what’s with the 42 cans of
spray paint, lubricants, etc? On the other hand, he asks me why do I have 37 different shades of lipstick. It must be the Venus/ Mars thing. Anyhow, I was getting around to cleaning out the garage, and I had a truckload (seriously) of cans and bottles stored in there. I get most of them from my office. The Scouts come around a b o u t three times a year on a bottle drive, but I wanted my garage
cleared out, so I called up our local Scout Master (I found his number in our local community league newspaper), and he graciously came over with his Volvo station wagon and loaded it up. By my guesstimate, there was at least $60.00 of cans/ bottles. The money raised goes for a good cause as it helps the Scouts fund projects and field trips during the year. I know how tight money can be for the Scouts/Guides, as I used
to be a Brown Owl, a Tawny Owl and a Sparkies Leader. I have a girlfriend, who is Greek, and she told me of a legend in the Greek culture whereas when we are born, our souls have no feathers yet. As we do a good deed, we are granted one feather for our wings to enable us to fly to heaven as angels when we pass on. I hope I earned a feather by giving my refundables to the Scouts. Do something nice for someone this month and earn your feathers. It feels good. Something to think about. See you in November.
Britannia-Youngstown Park Watch
Halloween Thriller Date: Friday October 31st 2008 Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM Location: Britannia-Youngstown Park (Behind the Boys & Girls Club) Stop by during your trick-or-treating to survive our haunted house, win prizes for best costumes, play some wicked Halloween games, and don’t forget the most important part… FREE CANDY!
GET YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS Actually get “the name you suggest” in lights We are looking for a catchy name for our new “Cinema Night Festival” and we would like your help. Please send us your suggestions and if your name is picked we will highlight you in the November issue of the SPURR.
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