1 9 9 0 GREY CUP KING & QUEEN CONTESTANTS BACK ROW (l-r): Lisa Russell, Dylan Purcell, Bev Tolley, Bryson Jones (Prince), Terry Thompson, Debbi Hellwig, Lynn Schimanski

FRONT ROW (l-r): Candace Foord, Tracy Fleischhauer, Jodi Wandler (Queen), Brandi Watson, Theressa Oldenburger

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The following service clubs are part of Picture Butte CWL Japanese-Canadian Society Knights of Columbus Legion Ladies 4-H Ag Society Chamber of Commerce PB Elks

Fish & Game Happy Oldtimers Lions Block Parents Fire Dept. Legion Royal Purple

For more information on Picture Butte contact:

JANET DICKOUT, Municipal Administrator, Box 670, Picture Butte, Phone 732-4555

PICTURE BUTTE . . . We invite you to our friendly town! Picture Butte features a regional park with overnight camping, a lake for recreational water activities, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and much more! This summer, attend our annual Jamboree Days July 30, 31 and August 1, and the nearby threshing bee August 20-21.

ABOUT PICTURE BUTTE: Population: 1,553

Location: 25 km north of Lethbridge on Highway 25, in County of Lethbridge.

Economic Base: Agriculture—Picture Butte is the heart of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District.

Schools: There are 2 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools and one high school.

Rec. Facilities: Skating rink, teen centre, curling club, pool, golf course, library, tennis courts, playgrounds, bal park, seniors centre.

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60th anniversary Lionel and Bertha Talbot were

married March 12,1930 on the Tal­bot homestead west of Picture Butte. They have four children: Kelly Henderson of Lakeworth, Florida, Marvin of Lethbridge, Grant of Calgary and Lionel of Fresno, Calif. They have 18 grand­children and 19 great-grandchild­ren. Lionel and Bertha will cele­brate with family.

50th anniversary Frank and Ida Sucher are cele­

brating their 50th wedding anniver­sary. Congratulations are extended from Arnold and Charmaine, Clariece, Lorraine, and Pam and Dave. L

MURRAY Karina is thrilled to announce the

safe arrival of her new brother, JAMES FRASER KENNETH, born January 6,1990, at 3:36 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Proud parents are John and Jodi Murray. Equally proud grandparents are Lorna Murray of Picture Butte and Vivian Savage of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Special thanks to the experienced and patient Dr S. Davey and Nurse Joan Giese and the other L.R.H. Nurses.

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SORGARD Jamie and Karen rejoice in the safe

arrival of MARK ALLAN, born March 13,1990, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces. A brother for Kristy, Shannon and Michael.

Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gorda of Lethbridge and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sorgard of Picture Butte.

Special thanks to Dr. McFadzen and the super nursing staff at L.R.H.

New princess goes home

SCHWARTZENBERGER Allan and Lori are very pleased to

announce the birth of their second child KURTIS SCOTT, born April 21, 1990, weighing seven pounds, two ounces. A little brother for Trevor.

Proud grandparents are May Noble of Iron Springs and Loret ta Schwartzenberger of Picture Butte, and great grandmother is Gladys Noble of Coaldale.

Many thanks to Dr. Storoz, Donna in the delivery suite, and the staff on the Maternal/Child Ward of the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. Spe­cial thanks to Dr. Hauck for his excel­lent care.

ROBERTSON Ron and Eleanor of Calgary,

Alberta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son RONALD BRIAN, on December 23,1989, weighing eight pounds 11 ounces.

Proud grandparents are Arthur and Stephanie Charlesworth of Picture Butte, and Wallace and Shirley Robertson of Medicine Hat.

Equally proud great grandmother, Elsie Charlesworth, of Lethbridge.

TAMMINGA Beverly and Arthur are pleased to

announce the birth of their first child, LARISSA NICOLE, born February 3, 1990 Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nemeth and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tamminga.

Special thanks to Dr. Hauch, Joan, and the nursing staff of 3A at the regional hospital.

JAKOBER Matt and Kathy are happy to

announce the arr ival of JODI LEANNE, on March 6, 1990, she weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and is a little sister for Kristen and Curtis.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Matt Jakober of Lethbridge and Mr. and Mrs. John Overeem of Picture Butte.

A very special thank you to Dr. D. Wescott and all the maternity staff at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.

BUYTELS Steven, Kevin and Michael are

proud to announce the arrival of their new brother , DANIEL, born December 15, 1989. Equally proud parents are Gus and Doreen.

A special thanks to Dr. Hauck and the nurses in maternity at the Lethbridge Regional.

The Duke and Duchess of York prepare to take their new daughter home from the hospital in London today while royal watchers gather for

a glimpse of the young princess. The newest member of the royal family has been named Eugenie Victoria Helena. APLASERPHOTO

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50th anniversary In honour of the 50th anniversary

of Ross and Freda Main, their chil­dren and grandchildren extend an invitation to family and friends to attend an open house, Sunday, June 17,1990,2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sun­dial Hall. Your friendship is our cherished gift and we request on other.

Five generations Five generations of the Howg family got together recently. They are

from left: Art Howg, Lethbridge; Ole Howg, 100, of Calgary; Donna (Howg Vlrostik, Enchant; Pam (Virostik) Adland, Vauxhall, holding Jadon Adland.

Happy 36th

BRIAN!

Happy Birthday! Barbara!

Phone Your Good Wishes to

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Happy 80th OPEN HOUSE

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The family of DON CAMPBELL Invite everyone to an Open House February 254 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at Southminster United Church Hall, Leth. No gifts by request.

Happy 80th Birthday Don!

Love, Anne, Mac, Stewart & Families

Reception: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25, Southminster

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Hear ye, Hear ye, truckers near and far, We're here to celebrate the birthday ol a star. Jim's his name, Truck driving is his claim to fame. A wife and two little ones, he leaves home to wait, Although, they know better than to linger at the gate. He's a renegade, a rebel, with a laugh and a smile, That has taken him over many a weary mile. No diploma he has, nor letters behind his name to

find, BUT a professional he is for sure, and one of a

kind. Black is his color, a cow box he does tow, Whatever the weather, be it rain, sleet or snow. With steering wheel in hand, air horn he does blow, Just to let Dad and Mom know that he's coming

through.

Happy 32nd Birthday, JIM!!

HAPPY 40th WAYNE JOHNSTON!

MAN ALIVE Shelly's Twenty Five

Happy Birthday GUESS WHO?

OPEN HOUSE HONORING

JOHN COURTOREILLE IN CELEBRATION

OF HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY

AT THE PICTURE BUTTE OLD TIMERS CLUB ON

JANUARY 7, 1990 12 to 4 p.m.

No Gifts By Request

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LOVE Tom, Sis and Families

OPEN HOUSE for Palmer Severtson's

75th Birthday at Piyami Lodge,

Picture Butte Everybody Welcome!

Sunday, April 22, 2-4 p.m. Your love and friendship are Palmer's cherished gifts. We respect and request no other gifts. Please.

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Pioneer 100 Ole Howg, a pioneer home­

steader from Enchant, celebrates his 100th birthday Sunday in Cal­gary.

Howg was born in Bainsville, Minn, and made his first trip to Canada in 1908, taking over his Enchant farm in 1909. He married in 1912 and has five children.

A move jn 1953 took the Howgs to Calgary. Ole now lives in the Beth­any Care Centre and enjoys good health.

He has 80 grandchildren, and many great and great-great grand­children.

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Beth Benson With to invite you to an OPEN HOUSE TEA in honor of her

80th Birthday Picture Butte Pyami Lodge

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Love and congratulations to our mother, Mary Virostek, on her 90th Birthday from all the family. Open house at the Enchant Hall 2:00-5:00 on Sunday, September 23. Everyone welcome 1 No Gifts by request.

HAPPY 30+10 Over the Hill Over the Dale

John Kooiker at 40 will be

dragging his tail! Luv...

J. & Your Wednesday Cook

BEN BROWN of Carmangay

celebrates 80th Birthday

The family of Ben Brown, long time resident of Carman­gay, invite relatives and friends to join them in the celebra-tion of his 80th Birthday. A reception and dance will be held in the Carmangay

School on November 24, 1990, starting at 7:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at 10:30 p.m. Please consider this your invitation. Your presence at his party will be your gift to him. All other gifts are gratefully declined.

6—SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, County of Lethbridge, Alberta, Tues., January 16, 1990

Dalgliesh chosen citizen of the year By KATHY BLY

When Dorothy Dalgliesh beat the doctor in arriving at her family's log house over 80 years ago she had no idea she would set a pace she'd follow the rest of her life.

Dalgliesh will be honored Feb. 9 by the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce as the citizen of the year.

She couldn't believe she had been chosen for the honor, and feels the work she does in the community is fun and doesn't need to be honored.

"Happiness is liking what you do rather the doing what you like."

It was this philosphy and many others she has lived by that made her a teacher remembered in the community through several generations.

When the local elementary school was named after her, she said she felt undeserving and was humbled by the honor.

Dalgliesh said she loves Picture Butte and especially her home in Piyami Lodge. She helped circulate a petition to get a senior citizen's lodge in Picture Butte, even though she didn't have any plans at the time to move in.

She changed her mind when friends signed the petition and agreed to move in when the lodge was built. Dalgliesh describes Piyami as "the next best thing to heaven."

Thinking of others has always been second nature to Dalgliesh, who begins her day at 5 a.m. so she can pray for those on her prayer list.

Giving service has always been an important thing in her life. Even after retiring from 45 years of teaching she refused to slow down and at 81 years old she stays very active.

With her truck Christopher, she

chaffeurs friends around town for shopping, helps with bible story time in the community and always finds time to visit people in the hospital.

Wheelchairing is also a favorite past time as she pushes a friend around town to see the beauty of her

community at a slow pace. Dalgliesh said she has always lov­

ed children which became evident when she began her teaching career in 1926 at the age of 18.

She began her career in a five-

pupil school near Oyen. Over the

next 11 years she taught in five one-

room schools and then she settled

down in Picture Butte to finish her

career. The most rewarding but also

challenging event in her life started

in 1936 when she brought home four orphaned children, the Smiths, who ranged in age from six to 14.

With her father, she worked to build a family and replace the parents the children had lost. Her strong urge to mother has endeared her to serveral generations of students and residents of Picture Butte.

Dalgliesh said she enjoys reading and doing word puzzles but most of all she enjoys people and serving her God.

The richest person in the world has no more wealth than one who has a few good friends.

Dorothy Dalgliesh takes time out of her busy schedule to read a favorite book.

Picture Butte's citizen PICTURE BUTTE — Picture

Butte's Citizen of the Year says she does not deserve an award for doing something that has been so much fun for her.

Dorothy Dalgliesh will be honored by the Picture Butte Chamber of Commerce Feb. 9, at its annual meet­ing. She will be given a plaque and praised for her many years of service to the community and its residents.

When contacted at her home at the Piyami Lodge last week, Dalgliesh claimed to be unaware of the award.

"1 heard something about it. I think they could have found a more worthy person, I was just having a good time."

The 81-year-old woman retired from teaching in 1971 after a 40-year teaching career. Picture Butte's ele­mentary school is now named after her. She was instrumental in lobby­ing for the construction of the senior citizens' lodge where she now lives, and the continuation and develop­ment of the community's Story Time program for pre-school children.

Her involvement with the pre­school just comes naturally, she says. "I have lots of friends, parents

and grandparents who like to share their children with me."

She never married, and for many years devoted her life to children and others around her in whatever way she could.

This included taking in four orphaned children, ages six to 14,dur-ing 1936 to raise as her own.

Despite helping tame up to 85 pre­schoolers once a week, she likes to help seniors at the lodge and students get around.

"I'm a gopher. I go here, I go there," says Dalgliesh.

Some years ago she became interested in a Chevrolet Suburban, "and prayed to God if I could find the money to buy it, I would help peo­ple get around for free."

She bought the truck and named it Christopher afer the patron saint of travellers.

Citizen of the Year committee Chairman Henry Heinen says there were many nominations for the award and several for Dalgliesh,

"Dorothy is the seventh recipient of the award and is receiving it because of her community involve­ment and support for the town," says Heinen.

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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, DOROTHY DALGLIESH LEAFS THROUGH PHOJO ALBUM

SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, County of Lethbridge, Alberta, Tues., February 13, 1990—13

Dalgliesh honored for years of service Picture Butte honored one of its

finest on Friday in an evening filled with laughter and tears.

The Chamber of Commerce an­nual banquet included the presenta­tion of the John F. Murray-Harry B. Kane Achievement Award to Dorothy Dalgliesh.

A long-time resident and teacher in the area, Dalgliesh was honored for her selfless service to the residents of Picture Butte.

„ In her 44 years of teaching she taught over 1,100 students. Since her retirement she has filled her hours with transporting friends shopping, to church or wherever they needed to go.

She has also devoted her time once a week to the operation of Bible Story Time in the community.

In honoring her, a capacity crowd attended the annual banquet because "she has shared her life in a quiet and dignified manner," said Don Becklund in his tribute.

In words of praise Mayor Rick Casson said a town can provide the physical needs such as roads and sewers but it takes "special people to build the character and moral fibre of the community."

He said the town appreciates all the work Dalgliesh has done to make Picture Butte a better place to live.

County of Letbridge Reeve Roelof Heinen also expressed the county's appreciation for the years of service she has provided.

In accepting her award Dalgliesh said she had prepared a list of the

! things people had done for her but 5 the list grew too long. She said she [ would have to write a book some day

and see that everyone got a copy. She expressed her thanks for being a part of the "wonderful evening."

Guest speaker for the evening was John Dyer with the Calgary Board of Education. He based his remarks on the interesting role he feels laughter plays in a person's life.

"The quality of life we have is dependent on laughter," said Dyer.

People need to see physical ac­complishments for their work in order to see what they've done, and

Dalgliesh in her years of service. "What everyone needs in this

world is support."

pose of life, he said, it to give your heart away.

"We need to enjoy every moment with the people we have."

He related incidents of caring in his own life and challenged the au­dience to reach out and care about the people in their lives. He stress­ed the need for a physical connection and even demonstrated some of the techniques he uses to draw people to him and encourage them to reach out and touch people.

In his presentation Dyer also gave

the audience time to reflect on so­meone who has been important in their life.

In closing he said people are the most important things in a person's life and will bring meaning to that life.

In his remarks, master of ceremonies Henry Heinen said Dalgliesh was truly an example of the kind of person who brought meaning to life. She is a person who has filled her life with people and service, he concluded.

Dorothy Dalgliesh accepts the John F. Murray-Harry B. Kane Achievement Award from Murray's grandson Rod Murray.

they are much happier with their work if they can see something physical, he said.

Secondly he said everyone need-to take time to do the things they en­joy doing and his third point centred around the role of laughter as a health benefit or "ulcer avoidance."

The relationship a person has with other people was his fourth point and one he said was well represented by

By giving affection he said a per­son is guaranteed a return. The pur-

It's a Boy!

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HAMILTON Brent and Celeste Hamilton are

excited to announce the arrival of BRADEN ROBERT, born September 7,1990 weighing 8 pounds.

Pleased grandparents are Earl and Avaeli Johnson of Picture Butte and Robert and Patricia Hamilton of Lethbridge. Great grandparents are Avard and Elizabeth Toone of Clares­holm and Stanley and Mae Johnson of Picture Butte.

Special thanks to Dr. Boehme, Dr. Wescott, and staff at Lethbridge Regional Hospital.

VAN VAERENBERGH Greg and Laurel are thrilled to

announce the arrival of KIMBERLY LAUREL, weighing in at six pounds, fourteen ounces on November 21 1990. A new sister for Chelsey and Brittany.

Proud grandparents are Allan and Marion Hanna and Nestor and Trudy Van Vaerenbergh. Proud great grandmothers are Erna Boltezar and Yvonne Van Vaerenbergh.

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Sam and Shelley are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, FRANCIS PAYNTER (FRANKIE), born on July 25, 1990, weighing 8 pounds, 4V2 ounces. Special big sis­ters Chelsey and Amy are just as happy.

Very proud grandparents are Frank and Jennie West of Picture Butte, Alberta and Art and Alice Bond of Rawdon, Nova Scotia.

Special thanks to Dr. Wescott, Daryl Ryan and all the maternity staff of Lethbridge Regional.

HANNA Jacilyn is please to announce the

arrival of her sister, JANAI ROSA­LIE MARGARET, weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces, born August 5, 1990.

Proud parents are Pam and Mur­ray Hanna of Lethbridge, grandpar­ents are Bruce and Marliss Harrison, of Fernie, and George and Rosalie Hanna of Picture Butte.

LAMMI Dana and Shelly are thrilled to

announce the safe arrival of their first child, WHITNEY MARIE, born

i August 8,1990, weighing five pounds, 15 ounces.

Proud grandparents are Martin Lammi of Turin and Stan and Pat Banbur of Picture Butte.

Special thanks to Dr. Wescott, Gerry, Karen, and the rest of the maternity staff at St. Michael's Hos­pital.

CHARLESWORTH Debbie and Mark are plased to

announce the birth of their first child, a son, JEREMY PAUL, born October 16,1990. Proud grandparents are Helen Charlesworth of Picture Butte and Carol and Erwin Raasch of Magrath.

Special thanks to Dr. Starke, Dr. Davey, Dr. Storoz, Dr. Nalder, Jackie Glover and all the staff on 3 at the Regional Hospital.

GIBB Jeff and Karen are pleased to

announce the birth of their son ZACHARY WAYNE born on October 2,1990 weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces.

Excited grandparents are Irene & Reed Blumel and Alice & Wayne Gibb.

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Citizen of the Year 1990

DOROTHY DALGLIESH Almost eighty-two years ago,

during a fierce storm, Dr. Brander crept across what was left of the

; Old Battle River bridge, as he raced the stork to the Dalgliesh little log house at Ferry Bank, near Airdrie . . . she got there first!

A few years later, her family loaded an ox-drawn covered wagon, and set off to homestead at Acadia Valley. Their shack was too small to sleep the five of them

so, the first winter Gran and Dorothy slept under warm feather-ticks in the tent.

The farming deal could hardly be called successful — they harvested two good crops in their eighteen years on the homestead . . . what with hail, drought, grasshoppers, army worms and one thing or another, the "wolf" hovered often around their door. But the four kids were blissfully unaware of his presence. Their parents loved them, they never went hungry. Their mom and Gran were experts at converting hand-me-downs and flour sacks into kid clothes. They had Gran and they had God — an so they made it.

After twelve years in their one-room country school, her parents sold a cow, and sent her off to normal school in Calgary. In her absence they pulled up stakes and moved their dairy herd to Iron Springs.

In May of '26, her teacher's second class certificate in her hot little hand, she began her career as a teacher in a five-pupil school in Craig Murray, near Oyen.

Eleven years and five one-room country schools later, she got a job teaching in Picture Butte where she finished her forty-three years as a "school marm".

The most daring, challenging and most rewarding event began in 1936 when she brought home the four young Smiths aged six to fourteen. Her dad and she kept a roof over their heads and did their best to try to replace the parents they had lost.

When she helped circulate a petition to get a senior citizens lodge in the Butte, she had no intention of becoming a resident for another twenty years or so. But when her friends, who signed, agreed to move in as soon as it was built, she did too. It was a move she has never regretted. She has found Piyami to be the next best place to heaven . . . all the comforts of a swank hotel . . . heavenly food . . . plenty of good com­panionship.

From an early age, Dorothy had a strong urge to mother anyone or anything else younger than herself. She used to dress Kenneth, a younger brother, in baby clothes and feed

him from a bottle for quite a while. He submitted for the sake of the goodies she fed him along with the milk. She raised orphan lambs and tried to raise baby rabbits but not very suc­cessfully. When she became a teacher she mothered all the kids from grade one to four; even older ones if they needed it. She was much attached to her home and when teaching school would try to get home every weekend. Once, she even rode her bike the 40 miles home from Montpelier school, east of Taber — but her family returned her in the car.

Before she moved out of her house (something she had no intention of doing when she helped circulate a petition for a Lodge in Picture Butte) Dorothy used to put on an elaborate Hallowe'en show each year. Over a hundred kids looked for­ward to being scared out of their wits by ghosts and witches before having goodies to take home.

Then there is Bible story time, the community-supported non-denominational, free, Bible-oriented program for pre­school kids. Dorothy considers it a joy and a privilege to be one of the scores of volunteers who operate this venture for the, as of December of this year, eighty-five registered tots each Wednesday morning.

Since moving into the Lodge, she provides free transpor­tation in her Suburban for residents who wish to shop in Picture Butte. There is a group of ladies in their eighties (the Gallopin' Gals) that she takes to a Butte cafe' for lunch before doing their weekly shopping uptown on Saturday mornings.

Dorothy writes dozens of letters, keeps track of many birth­days and, in some cases, sends gifts to first, second and third generations of children she has taught.

Serving others seems to keep her young. She has many friends. She has two brothers, Ken of Waterton Village; Bill of Picture Butte and a sister, Shirley of Massachusetts.

She is talented, imaginative, creative, self-motivated, warm­hearted, kind, energetic, young of heart and trustworthy. Her long career and dedication to education were acknowledged and recognized when the County Board of Education named the elementary school in Picture Butte after her.

She always liked church and used to bring a dozen or so children to Sunday School each Sunday. If you ask her she will tell you, "Yes, God has been her constant friend ever since she can remember." And "No, she has never been married because she would rather want something she doesn't have, than have something she doesn't want."

She is our Mrs. Wiggs of the Picture Butte Cabbage Patch. The Chamber of Commerce salutes you!

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50th anniversary The family of Joe and Frances

Fritz wish to congratulate their parents on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Family and friends will be joining together to celebrate this special occasion with them today.

50th anniversary The family of Herb and Merle

Thacker of Burdett invite their friends and relatives to ah open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration will take place Sunday, Nov. 11, 1990 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burdett Centennial Hall. No gifts, please.

"When I Grow Up, I'm Going To Work at

WOOLCO"

C0NGRATULAT0NS1! KEN on your Retirement

Love YAH!

Happy 40th Anniversary Mom & Dad

Love Dianne, Carol,

Kathy & Families

50th anniversary An open house and tea will be

held to celebrate Merle and Bob Atkinson's 50th wedding anniver­sary on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at El Rancho Motor Hotel in Lethbridge.

CONGRATULATIONS

Otto and Alice Prummel

on the occasion ot their

40th Anniversary Wednesday,

October 10, 1990 Open House

from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. October 10, at their home.

All Are Welcome

25th Wedding Anniversary

Herman and Elizabeth Stroeve

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Oct. 27, St. Catherine's School

Picture Butte Mass 7:30 • Program 8:30 • Dance 9:00

Weatherhead chosen as businessman of the year

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By Rob Schellenberg The Bow Island/Burdett

Chamber of Commerce Businessman of the Year is a woman. A very qualified woman.

May Weatherhead, who was in­troduced to the business world at the age of 17, was honored for her business accomplishments in the area.

The award came as a shock to the woman who has worked full time for the past 59 years.

"It was very much of a surprise and I feel very honored," she said.

It was an award that was hard to keep secret and May only began to

question what was going on when it got close to the banquet.

"I sort of thought something was up," she said when all of her eight children came home for the ban­quet. "But I didn't know it would be anything like that."

May and her family operate Green Power Ltd. in Burdett and while she graciously accepts the award she wants to share the credit with those around her.

"It was really nice. I feel really honored but it's not just one per­son, there's other people involved in it too," she said, adding that family and community members deserve much of the credit.

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Chamber president Tom Droog presents the award.

The company accountant has seen some great times and some bad times go by in her 59 years of business. There were "lots" of great times but the one bad time that stands out in her mind is when fire destroyed her business in 1958.

"That was quite a hit because we had built everything up by then and then we had the fire just before Christmas," she said, adding that friends and family encouraged her to rebuild.

The setback was overcome and her business was built up again and now boasts outlets in both Burdett and Taber.

"You have to be dedicated and want

to get ahead..."

The perserverance shown by May and her family is what she says makes the difference and en­courages all younger business peo­ple to have one thing - dedication.

"You have to be dedicated and want to get ahead and stick to it. You have your ups and downs but you can't get discouraged."

With 59 years behind her, and her company progressing into the age of computers, May isn't quite sure how much longer she'll con­tinue to work full time.

"I don't know. I'm gradually go­ing to slow down," she said, but pointed out that she wants to learn a little bit about the computers.

"I'm going to learn a bit about it but not get too involved. I'm not go­ing to be working as hard as I have."__ _!

May Weatherhead was honored by the Bow Island/Burdett

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Fiftieth

Love: Your Family

HANEY(ROADHOUSE) Ted and Lori of Edmonton joyfully

announce the safe arrival of their first son, on Tuesday, November 6, 1990, a brother for twin sisters, Joelle and Kesinee, DOUGLAS BENTON, arrived at 5:55 A.M., weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Howard and Ann Haney of Iron Springs and Doug and Irene Roadhouse of Leth­bridge. Equally pleased great-grand-parents are Kay Maier, Edwin Lough, and Lloyd and Dorothy Road­house, all of Lethbridge.

Oct. 6 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bodnar and

Mr. and Mrs. Jennifer Butler would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Chris­tina R. Bodnar to Robert G. Lead-better of Oxford, Nova Scotia, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Black and Mr. Ralph Leadbetter also of Oxford, N.S. Wedding wiU take place Oct. 6, 1990 at McKillop United Church. __

ENS Wayne, Hennie and big brother Aaron are happy to announce the birth of t h e i r son, RYLUND JOHN MATTHEW, born on November 13th, 1990.

Proud grandparents are Elizabeth and Abram Ens and equally proud Oma and Opa Johanna and John Machielse, and great-grandmother Mary Neufeld.

Special thanks to Dr. B. Hauck and all the wonderful nurses at LRH.

Fall ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Stensrud

and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Herauf are pleased to announce the engage­ment of their children, Sharla May and Michael Anthony. The wedding will take place on Oct. 6,1990 at St. Andrew's United Church in Bow Island.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY A hug is a perfect gift. One size fits all and nobody

ninds u you exchange it. Right?

June wedding Mr. and Mrs. Del Homulos of

Lethbridge are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Rhonda Louise, to Der­rick Shearer, son of Mr. Lyle Shearer and Mrs. Peggy Dunn of Picture Butte, Alta. The wedding took place on June 30,1990 in a gar­den ceremony in Picture Butte.

QUICKIE RIDDLE What has four legs and one arm? Answer: A happy pit bull.

FOR SALE: 1981 Chrysler 4 door, fully loaded, extra clean, good condition. Phone 732-4491

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Burdett grandmother voted business award By JUDY PARSONS

Of The Herald BURDETT — A mother of eight,

grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of two is the 1989 win­ner of the Businessperson of the Year award.

The award is presented annually by the Bow Island/Burdett and Dis­trict Chamber of Commerce.

May Weatherhead is a co-owner of Green Power Ltd. in Burdett and Taber. She and her husband Clarence started the John Deere dealership in 1935.

Her husband died in 1981, and one son bought ihto the business in the 1950s.

She has worked full-time for the last 59 years, with only a little time off when the babies arrived and for the occasional holiday.

Weatherhead began managing the family general store in 1931. When she married Clarence in 1935, her family gave them a building — an old oil shed — which was the start of their new venture as own­ers of the general store along with a John Deere dealership.

"Our general store started with a small stock of groceries and hard­ware and a limited stock of John Deere parts," says Weatherhead in a family history. "We gradually increased our business, selling gas­oline and setting up a small shop for repair work on tractors and cars."

Weatherhead says her entire family has helped build the busi­ness into what it is today.

"I feel other people should get some credit — the family, staff and the customers," she says. "A good business is built on good custom­ers."

Weatherhead was not content to sit at the sidelines over the years.

"My husband and I always worked together," she said. "I think that's one reason we made it a

our entire 23 years of work gone up in smoke with a very minimum amount of insurance. However with much persuasion and assistance from our customers, we were able to rebuild."

In 1970, the Weatherheads went into partnership with the owner of the John Deere dealership in Taber and in 1975 they bought the partner out.

The job over the years has not been Monday to Friday.

"So many times we were open until 11,12 even 1 a.m.," she says.

She says the changes she has

seen over the years has been unbe­lievable.

In 1935 a top-of-the-line tractor might have 27 horsepower and cost $800. Today a top tractor has 370 horsepower and might cost $150,000.

Weatherhead says she is not thinking about retiring, but will probably "slow down."

"I want to keep some interest in the business as an owner," she says. "You've got to have some­thing to do. I'm not a rocking chair person. I'll keep it up as long as I can."

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MAY WEATHERHEAD MANAGED FAMILY ANQBUSINESS success. We always made joint decisions. He never made decisions without asking me."

Weatherhead says her philoso­phy can be summed up with one word — dedication. "You've got to

stick with it through the good and the bad."

One particularly bad episode occured in 1958 when a fire wiped out the store and repair shop.

"This was a big jolt financially,

If he is pleasant, he is too familiar; If he is sober-faced, he is a sourpuss; If he is young, he doesn't know anything; If he is old, he is an old stiff; He belongs to a lodge, so members expect favors; If he goes to church, he's a hypocrite; If he doesn't, he's a heathen; If he drinks, he's an old souse; If he doesn't, he's a tightwad; If he talks to everybody, he's a gossip; If he doesn't, he's stuck up; If he insists that the rules of the lodge be kept, he's too particular; If he doesn't, he's careless; If he looks around, he's snooping If he doesn't, he's unobservant; If he tries to settle all complaints, he must have the Wisdom of Solomon; If he worries about them, he'll soon go crazy; He should have the patience of Job, the skin of a rhinoceros, the wits of a fox, the courage of a lion, be blind as a bat, silent as a sphinx. He must know all, see all, say nothing, but solve everything.

From the Bellingham Elks Lodge #194 "GOOD OF THE ORDER".

Enchant couple named Farmers of the Year By JANET RANTERS

Knowledge first gained while growing up on farms within the County of Lethbridge led an Enchant couple to be named the 1990 Alberta-Northwest Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year at the recent Lethbridge Agriculture Exhibition.

John and Bonnie VanNistelrooy were selected over three other

finalists for the honor, receiving a plaque and trophy for their efforts Saturday night at the annual awards ceremony and banquet at the Lethbridge Grandstand.

"It was an honor to win—it was an honor just to run for the award," John said.

The Outstanding Young Farmers Program is a grassroots project in­itiated by the Canada Jaycees for the

Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year John and Bonnie Van Nistelrooy with faithful friend Sarah.

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purpose of honoring young farmers who make significant achievements throughout the year.

Farmers who are nominated must be between the ages of 18 and 39 and derive at least two-thirds of their in­come from their farming operation.

The judging criteria under the pro­gram is based on the farmer's pro­gress in his/her agricultural career, soil, water and energy conservation, production history, community con­tributions and financial record keeping.

The VanNistelrooys, who live north of Enchant, farm 1,920 acres of grain and specialty crops, in­cluding sugar beets, edible beans and seed peas.

The couple, who have lived on their farm since 1977, were required to complete a nomination form which provided information upon which they were judged. In addition, they made a slide presentation in­dicating various areas of improve­ment and the efficiency with which they run their farm operation.

The VanNistelrooys credit their computer, among other factors, for their farming success to date.

"We keep our finances straight through our computer," John said. "We've acquired some good farm software packages and, except for our taxes, do our own finances.

"We also have a modem on the computer, which gives us access to the commodity markets. We value it, just like a piece of machinery," he added.

The couple also delve into the practice of sub-soiling, which in­volves ripping the soil down to 18 or 20-inche depths.

"We get better water percolation and better aeration/' John said.

"It's not a very common practice, but it's definitely working for us."

For soil improvement, the Van­Nistelrooys practice crop rotation. And during the early 1980s when grain prices plunged, they baled con­tract straw, which John says helped them through the tough times.

"We also leased some land then so we didn't get stuck with the financial burden. It's (farming) a lifestyle, but it's also a business you derive your income from."

The couple, along with their two children, 12-year-old son Jeff and 10-year-old daughter Jodie, are con­stantly improving their surroun­dings on the farm. Young trees are growing beside more mature ones, newly erected grain storage bins stand neatly side-by-side, and their five-year-old house has all the com­forts the young family needs.

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Besides the full-time job of farm­ing, John is on both the Wheat Pool and Bean Plant Advisory Boards, as well as the Seed Board, and serves on the local board of sugar beet growers. He is a 13-year member of the Enchant Lions Club, presently serving as president.

Working alongside John in farm­ing duties, Bonnie also volunteers as a literacy tutor through the local literacy program.

The VanNistelrooy's employ hired hand Peter Martens, who is "mechanically inclined," according to John.

"Because of this, we do a fair bit of our own repairs and we've modified some of our equipment."

Bonnie, who is 33, was raised on a dryland farm in the Sundial area, and John, 34, on an irrigation farm at Iron Springs.

HERALD PHOTO BY KEVIN KOOY

JOHN, BONNY VANNISTLEROOY WAIT FOR WORD AT BANQUET

Enchant farm couple 'outstanding farmers' An Enchant couple was chosen

this year's Alberta Northwest Region's Outstanding Young Farmers Saturday.

John and Bonnie VanNistlerooy, who farm 1,600 irrigated acres, received the regional award and will advance to the national pro­gram in October in Calgary.

The VanNistlerooys were mar­ried in 1977 and farmed 480 acres of dayland which was converted to irrigation. They now farm 1,600 acres, producing wheat, barley, beets, peas, beans and straw.

Don Leon, a competition orga­nizer, said the outstanding young farmers are selected according to the progress in their agricultural careers, soil, water and energy conservation practices, production history, community contribution and financial recordkeeping. The

HERALD PHOTO BY RIC SWIHAR'

ENCHANT FARMER JOHN VAN NISTLEROOY CHECKS SOIL MOISTURE AFTER CULTIVATION

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The VanNistlerooys displayed wise farm financial and conserva­tion practices. They use a home computer to keep their financial records, do crop and cash flow for-casts and access commodity infor­mation. Their conservation tech­niques include extensive soil testing and crop rotation. They have co-operated with the irriga­tion district to eliminate potential seepage and alkaline problems.

The other three finalists for the regional award were Henry and Sonya Visscher of Morinville, Ken and Kathy Nelson of Westlock and Glenn and Sharon Sharp of Lacombe.

The Outstanding Young Farmers program began 11 years ago, and response is getting better each year, Leon said.

Haney is too busy for retirement PICTURE BUTTE - Leonard Haney has no particular plans for retirement.

"I'm still working too hard for an old guy," the 75-year-old farmer-rancher laughs.

Haney Farms, a mini-village with about 10 houses for family and employees arranged in a sensible main street look (including his par­ents' original home), is about 12 kilometreseast of Picture Butte.

Leonard still operates the seed division of Haney Farms but son Dick has taken over the feedlot and farm.

Leonard's father started the farm and as his father phased out of farming Leonard and his brother phased in. , The brothers later divided the farm, building a new one just north of the home place where his brother now farms.

"It's different than many >farm family operations," says Haney. "The division was not without pain but it was without bloodshed.

Born in 1915, Leonard Haney says he's happy the way life has treated him, but if he had things to do over again he would probably do some things differently.

"When we started this farm there was nothing here and the only way to have anything was to get after it. I didn't think in terms of retirement then. We thought about having enough for a meal at the end of the day.

"Farming was an alternative to me. The other alternative was a relief camp in the river bottom and $5 a month and board. My mother's grub looked better than that alter­native. In the 1930s there were 250

TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO

LEONARD HANEY BUSY ON HIS OFFICE PHONE

men in that river bottom relief camp. In the '30s you had no choice where you could go."

Today Haney Farms employs about a dozen people with summer adding she or seven more to the staff, mainly for irrigation work. An average work week now is only 50 hours. Many permanent employees live in the row of homes on the farm.

Employees of Haney Farms are loyal. One retired after 40 years of service, and others have beenthere

for 27 and 18 years. Haney will not talk about the size

of the large farm operation. He says he envies the small one-family farm.

"This is not really a farm, it's an integrated business," says Haney. 'rl don't think I've been on a tractor for 20 years or more.

"I never talk about our acres, we farm a lot of irrigated and dry land. We don't like to mention those things. Really I envy the small

Joining the computer age PICTURE BUTTE - Farming

is a business, says Dick Haney, general manager of Haney Farms east of here.

And as a business it has entered the computer age.

Haney, who has a bachelor of Commerce degree and a Mas­ters in Business Administra­tion, says the farm has had computers since about 1981, with mainly accounts and feed-lot records kept on them.

"In terms of a custom feedlot you are dealing with a lot of experts and you want proper information," says Haney. That information must be infor­mative, flow easily and be avaUable immediately for deci­sion making.

Originally the computers handled the accounts but more and more they are becoming a total business tool.

"Computers though are only as good as the information they receive," says Haney. "Cer­tainly everything they do you can do manually. The differ­ence is speed. You can do 10 scenarios on a computer in the time it takes to work one through by hand."

Along the business line, he

gays more and more farmers are taking advantage of excel­lent agricultural programs offered at insitutions like the Lethbridge Community Col­lege. He says his business back­ground has definitely been an asset on the farm.

He oversees the feedlot and farming operations of Haney Farms. His father Leonard still looks after the seed end of the operation.

The feedlot is a 12-month a year business and has stayed relatively stable the past five or six years. Their middle-road sized feedlot, when full, will have about 4,500 head.

He says the tripartite stabili­zation plan for feed operations, looked at nation-wide, is a stop loss program, not a profit pro­gram.

Alberta has a historical advantage in barley production and a good portion of the Cana­dian cow herd is in Alberta, he says. Subsidies are a nasty work for some, he says, but it depends on what evil you want.

By treating everyone the same across Canada tihe pro­gram does allow for a level

playing field, says Haney. 'The stabilization program is

not going to save you," he says. "It won't keep inefficient pro­ducers in business. If you feed in an inappropriate manner then tripartite will not save you. I like to stay away from the big versus small aspect. After all, what is the magical number?"

Some feedlot operations run 25,000 or more cattle. They receive the same subsidy as someone feeding 100 bead.

Haney says people must remember agriculture is not the only industry that receives subsidies.

Globally, there are artifical barriers and Canadian farmers would be left to compete on a non-level playing field without them.

Haney says this area is send­ing a lot of cattle south into toe United States, but a lot of U.S. cattle are being shipped into central Canada, a system that is mutally beneficial to both countries.

While he seldom is on a trac­tor, Haney says he often gets out of the office into the field co­ordinating operations.

farmer and his quality of life. His wife runs the combine, his kids haul grain. They are simplistic and I envy that."

Haney Farms has a feedlot, with about 4,500 head, small by some feedlot standards. The farm also has a seed operation.

In the main office there's a small framed sheet with some of the farm's early seed grain sales slips. The first seed was grown in 1937.

"We seed cereals, wheat, oats, barley, Durham, rape . . . we use barley silage," Haney says. "Everything is grown with a view to make seed for our seed busi­ness."

Haney says the feedlot used to be one of the largest around but is now one of the smaller ones.

"The area has become one of facilities rather than farms . . . broilers, milk, beef, seed," says Haney. "But value-added industry is what does the job. The farm is the place to put value-added industry. This is probably most pronounced in the Picture Butte area. You see more and more buildings on a quar­ter section today.

"This area is fortunate in that it has diversification. The livestock and poultry component make it possible to stay out of deep trouble. Those people trying just cereals on irrigated land, well, you just can't do it."

Haney says people on the farm have become more aware of qual­ity of life than in his younger days. When he began farming quality of life just meant something to eat, he laughs.

Today the desire is to live more

like the people in the cities. Life for Leonard Haney hasn't all

been on the farm. He was a founding member of

the County of Lethbridge council and also a past county board of edu­cation chairman. , Haney is on the debt review board of Alberta and was part of the Worth Commission on educa­tion in the province.

He's been national chairman for the seed growers association as well as national chairman of Secan Organization.

"Through the years I've been involved in things other than the farm," he says. "I was on the advi­sory commission for weather modi­fication. Alberta has done more in that line than probably any other province. It was an advisory group run by the Alberta Research Coun­cil that looked into things like cloud seeding to prevent hail. A lot of work was done in that area, but if you really could modify the weather you'd probably be in trou­ble."

It the agriculture movement that's in trouble today, warns Haney. Many farmers can't afford to pur­chase the modern equipment that is necessary to do the job, he says. "In 1934 we bought a new separa­tor. It took a couple of dozen men to run that thresher. Now, one man can do the job much, much quicker on a combine.

"Farms are now on a different wave length . . . but I'm not sug­gesting for a minute there's any­thing but good on that wave length."

DICK HANEY STANDS IN FRONT OF ONE OF HANEY FARMS' FEEDLOT PENS T°vw * » COUNTRY PHOTO He says in terms of market­

ing, cash flow and banking, farming is a small business and like any small business the farmer has to be a jack of all trades, from maintenance to accounting and market man­agement.

"Agriculture is different in terms of independence though, you do tend to set your own priorities," Haney says. "You tend to do things your way and

that independence is very, very pleasing."

Raising a family in a rural environment has real advan­tages, though he concedes there are advantages to living in an urban environment as well, Its different, not better he says.

The past 25 years has seen a mass exodus from farms and people tend to become nostalgic about the perception they have of that, says Haney.

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PICTURE BUTTE - Few people who are part of the agricultural or sporting community in southern Alberta haven't heard of Harry Watson.

The late owner and operator of Harry Watson Farm Supply started his farm machinery business here in 1932.

Watson was the dynamic leader of the Picture Butte Indians, Leth­bridge Warriors and Shaughnessy Cadillacs in the glory days of south­ern Alberta baseball in the 1940s through 1960s.

A former mayor of Picture Butte and councillor, he was also involved in getting the hospital built here and with the creation of the volunteer fire department.

Harry Watson died in 1985 one week short of his 70th birthday.

Today the business he began in 1932 if still flourishing, under new owner, his son Joe.

Watson's has 26 employees — the 26th hired just last week — involved as salesmen, mechanics, partsmen and in administrative roles.

The guideline for 1990, the 58th year of business for Watson's, is being a professional.

Pro 90 signs dominate the large establishment on the town's main street.

"You've got to be professional in everything you do," says Joe Wat­son. "Our mechanics, salesmen and parts people are as profes­sional as a lawyer, doctor or accountant. We are as valuable to the people that we serve as they are to the people they serve. Harry Watson came to Picture

Butte in 1928, from Foremost, with his parents.

Though only 17 be became the B A oil agent in the 'Butte. His next step was to acquire the Internatioanl Havester dealership.

Since then the company has been involved in automotive and tire service, farm and feedlot opera­tions.

Today Harry Watson Farm Sup­ply offers a full line of farm equip­ment under Case-International. They also handle Navistar trucks, Heath sugar beet and bean equip­ment and numerous other shortline products and automotive parts for all makes.

Joe Watson, who's office is filled with toy tractors from small pew­ter replicas to official numbered reproductions of new models, says

Professionalism is the key word for Butte farm machinery supply

TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY GARRY ALLISON

JOE WATSON IN FRONT OF THE TOY TRACTORS HE COLLECTS

success in business keeps coming back to hard work and a good prod­uct.

"If you don't back up the product you sell you're not going to be in business too long," says Watson. "People are becoming more and more quality conscious. Price is important but quality is more important and then there must be service to back the product up."

Watson's market area is a vast one — Harry used to say take care of the local people and they will take care of you. County of Leth­bridge people are still the backbone of the business but they sell as far north as Grande Prairie and into British Columbia, Montana and Idaho.

A recent phone call saw a deal made with a farmer in southeast­ern Saskatchewan though he never saw the machinery he was buying. He was going solely on the Watson reputation.

"There's getting to be fewer and fewer farm dealers in business, and most of the ones left out there are pretty reliable guys," laughs Wat­son.

Though farm machinery busin­esses have been closing left and

right since the downswing in the economy of the early 1980s, Harry Watson Farm Supply continues to flourish.

"The County of Lethbridge is one of the most viable, delicious agri­cultural economies in Canada," says Watson.

The diversification, from grain to hogs, cattle and poultry and the willingness to change is the reason for the successes, he says.

Watson says his father used to say the numerous nationalities in the area have made the agricul­tural industry strong. The influx of the English, Japanese, Hungari­ans, Dutch and other nationalities all strengthened the area.

"Each nationality would make changes and others would see a dif­ferent style and use it," says Wat­son. "And every time there was change it created business,"

Gordon Pommen, of Watson's, says people in this area aren't afraid to try innovative agricul-turalideas.

He says 60 to 70 per cent of the fed and fattened cattle in Canada are within a 50 mile radius of Picture Butte.

That industry also creates spe­cialty crops.

"All that diversity is important to Harry Watson Farm Supply," says Pommen. "Harry Watson's has survived because the area is so diversified."

The success of a business reflects what a community is doing. This is an exciting area from the agricul­tural business standpoint says Pommen.

Watson says a customer recently told him he loves Picture Butte because something is always going on here.

"That attitude rubs off and its good for action — and if there's no action we try to generate it," laughs Watson.

As a major business in a small community Harry Watson Farm Supply is called on for many char­ity and supportive donations.

COALDALE MOTOR INN

Top beet tonnage awards Accepting awards for top tonnage at the annual beet growers banquet in Picture Butte were from left, Jim and Doreen War­

nock for 0-50 behalf of Ben Loman for 50-100 a

100 plus acres, John Austie for acres and Trish and Paul Loman on

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The Coaldale Motor Inn owners boast the friendliest waittresses you'U ever find.

Bruce and Eileen Larson, owners of the motel on the highway purchased it last June. Eileen says, "we're workin hard to make it a nice place to stay overnight or to dine out."

The couple has 15 years experience in the hotel-motel industry and also own the hotel at Picture Butte.

At the inn, Eileen says guests can expect "excellent food, good times in the tavern and the friendliest waittresses you'll ever find.

The Larsons also offer a catering service.

Keeping close to 300 teachers fed is a full time task for parent volunteers. Helping out at the Christian Educators convention

Wednesday were Stiena Reurink, Tressa Sikkens, Berta Van Zeggelaar and Evelyn Straathof.

Fifth Estate host Hana Gartner chats with Picture Butte Mayor Rick Casson for CBC

Gainer's issue rekindled By KATHY BLY

Picture Butte's involvihent with Peter Pocklington and Gainers is once again receiving national attention.

CBC Television was in Picture Butte Friday to tape a segment for a story on the rise and fall of Pocklington for the show The Fifth Estate.

Hana Gartner, a host for the show, spent part of the morning with Mayor Rick Casson ques­tioning him about Picture Butte's involvement with Pocklington and the loss of the Gainers' hog plant.

When asked how the town became involved with the com­pany Casson told Gartner it was the town who first approached Pocklington and asked him to consider Picture Butte as the site for a new hog plant.

He said the town was negotiating a land deal with Pocklington's company but did not offer him tax breaks or other consessions in exchange for building in the community.

Casson admitted the $150,000 cost to the town in connection with land preparation for the the plant was a sizable amount when compared to the town's annual budget of $1.2 million.

When asked about the financial effect the loss of Gainers would have on the town, Casson said much of the $150,000 was covered by a grant from the government and this year the municipal por­tion of the town's taxes will rise

Appreciation dinner The Dorothy Dalgliesh Home and School Association recently treated the school's teachers and staff to lunch at the Cactus Pub as part of their Teacher Appreciation Day. Some 20 teachers and staff enjoyed a relaxed lunch as parent volunteers filled in at the school.

CBC camera man focuses in on interview.

only 1.9 per cent. When Picture Butte began

negotiations over two years ago it anticipated a $350,000 increase to its tax base and 125 new jobs in the community. In the end the mayor said the town did benefit from the two years of work. The lime pit in the industrial area was removed, land was secured for future sewer lagoon expansion and the town received national media attention which could eventually prove positive for future developments.

Casson did admit the town may have been a little too naive and has since learned several lessons about dealing in big business.

Lack of a contract when the Gainers negotiations began was a major omission and will not be

repeated in any future negotia­tions for local development.

He said Picture Butte has sur­vived the loss of Gainers and will continue to thrive. By taking a chance and going after a big development, Casson said he feels the community has shown it can and will take on new challenges.

As part of The Fifth Estate story on Pocklington, Gartner also interviewed two local hog producers.

Andy Van Essen said he and Barry Reiter were asked about the hog marketing board and the pricing of hogs in Alberta.

The show about Pocklington in­cluding the local segments will air April 3 on CBC.

ALEC CHRONIK WORKS ON A LOADING RAMP IN PICTURE BUTTE

Generosity recognized Dorothy Dalgliesh Home and School The group was honoring Forshner for her Association president, Edith Svanes, stan- donation of a fridge to the school's milk ding, presents a plant to Edna Forshner program, and is joined by director Florence Drake.

accept new challenges

Cst. Scott Warren, on the left, hands over rop will also be leaving the detachment in some of his files to new officer Cst. J.C. the spring. Torjek. On the right, Cst. Dave Gawth

Sandra Severs, a minister at the United Church in Picture Butte said she had been to the site a num­ber of times, out of concerned curiosity and also con­cern for her area which depends on the LNID weir for irrigation water.

She said she found her visits a powerful experi­ence.

"Pm here today because I want a church pres­ence and to monitor what is going on," she said as Lonefighter drums pulsated in the background. "I want to see what is going on and I feel a church pres­ence is important."

George Hanna Trustee: Picture Butte

Cash giveaway The Picture Butte B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 268 played San­ta recently with donations to several community organizations. From the top leading Knight John Pollemans was on hand to make the presentations to Doris Dalgliesh, for $250 to the Piyami Helping Hands and the hospital; to Cheryl Wasylenko, for $250 for the local Girl Guides; to Linda Vance, for $250 to the North County Figure Skating Club and to Michael Heninger, for $250 for the Cubs and Scouts. Exalted Ruler Gary Bailey presented the cheques A $200 donation was already sent to the Alberta Childrens Hospital by the local organization. The funds are raised through the an­nual Dream Vacation Raffle. This year the raffle winners Greg Sosick and Mark Osaka shared the $2,000 prize. Tickets on the raffle are sold annually with appreciated support from local community businesses who help with the sale.

HERALD PHOTO BY ELWOOD FERGUSON

Bingo players rewarded Playing The Lethbridge Herald Bingo contest paid off for four Herald readers. The Herald's Pat Barry, second from left, presented cheques for $125 each to, from left, Vietta Vaselenak of Coaldale, Janice Fedorowich of Lethbridge, Katherine Yanke of the city and Marvel McLoud of Picture Butte. Prize money for Game 6 was $250, but was doubled to $500 because all four winners were Herald subscribers.

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20 YEAR AWARDS

GARY ALLRED RANDY DRAKE

WILLIAM MERKL JAMES OSTRUP

ALBERTA SUGAR COMPANY

Fishy Residents of the Piyami Lodge have recently taken on a host of new pets with the arrival of a fish tank. From the left Ed­na Forshner, Dorothy Barrie, Mary Somers and fishkeeper Gunar Olson take in the new attraction. All fourteen of the fish have been * named and residents are grateful for the fish and their new home

tribute which were both donated by the Christian Reformed Church of Iron Springs. Setting up the large tank took a few weeks to com­plete and was spear headed by Maasje Tanis. The tank has now become the focal point in the lodge livingroom. Residents often stop in to check on the fish to and from meals.

29th ANNUAL STAFF PARTY

Keeping „, in time Valentine Day celebra­tions were in full swing at the P i y a m i L o d g e Wednesday as residents and guests celebrated the day of loving and caring. Walter Van Del, on the left, and Abe Martens keep up with the musical part of the. evenings ac­tivities.

Necia Oliver,

HART To all our thoughtful family and

friends our sincere thanks for your cards, visits and phone calls, also the many acts of kindness shown during my extended stay in hospital.

To my doctors and the staff on Second North, St. Micheal's, my thanks for the special care given. - Joe Hart

8—SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, County of Lethbridge, Alberta, Tues., January 23, 1990

Canadian Western opens new doors

Bill Bodnar talks Ed Barendregt through the Canadian Western Natural Gas's computer billing system at the opening of the new office in Picture Butte.

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With the official ribbon cutting completed on the new Canadian Western Natural Gas office in Picture Butte Bill Bodnar, Mayor Rick Casson, Lynne Rutledge, Terry

Mortensen, Les Ohrn and Lethbridge operations manager Dave Craiggs take care of the official lamp lighting.

A move downtown for the Cana­dian Western Natural Gas Company is making utility payments easier for Picture Butte residents.

District agent Bill Bodnar said the

"PICTURE BUTTE OFFICE"

In order to serve you better

The Co-Operators is moving to a new office at:

LINDA BECKLUND: Picture Butte: No. I think

there is a mix of attitudes in Leth­bridge. There's no more racism here than any­where else.

313 Jamieson Ave* PICTURE BUTTE AB.

For your convenience our office is open:

9:00 a.m.-12 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

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new location on Highway Ave. is more convenient for customers.

"It's nice to have a new building," says Bodnar.

The company hosted an open house at its new office Jan. 19. The highlight of the afternoon was the of­ficial ribbon-cutting ceremony. Both town and gas company officials were on hand for the event.

Canadian Western's service in Picture Butte began about 34 years ago with the construction of a 10 mile, eight-inch pipeline in 1956.

The line served the town, the sugar factory and also Shaughnessy. A se­cond line, six miles of six-inch pipe, brought gas to Nobleford and in 1967 the company also extended service to Turin and Iron Springs.

When these additional rural customers came into the system an agency was established in Picture Butte and service co-ordinated out of that office rather than Lethbridge.

When the two hamlets came on stream it also gave the office the largest rural gas scheme in the Canadian Western system.

The Picture Butte office current­ly services over 2000 customers in the northern part of the county.

Of that total 650 are in Picture Butte, 218 are in Nobleford, 122 are in Shaughnessy, 44 are in Turin, 33 in Iron Springs and 28 in Diamond City. Rural customers serviced by the office number close to 1,000.

Lynne Rutledge handles the frnt office prcedures and other staff in­clude agency servicemen Terry Mortensen and Les Ohrn.

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Smart selected to attend conference

A Picture Butte student has been chosen to be a part of a Canadian conference on national issues.

Grade 11 student Darren Smart, who attends Picture Butte High School, was selected by the county's board of education to attend the conference.

Smart had to apply to the board and was interviewed along with other county students.

The Interchange on Canadian Studies Conference will be held in British Columbia and the theme of the conference will be the "Pacific Rim: One Ocean, Many Shores."

Students will hear a number of speakers on the theme and will be in­volved in discussions on the economy, visual and performing arts, human geography and the en­vironment of Canada and its Pacific Rim neighbors.

About 360 students representing the Canadian provinces and ter­ritories will be a part of the con­ference in Victoria. These students will also be expected to invite their student hosts to their home for a visit in July or August of 1990.

"I'm excited about going and fin­ding out what it's about."

His trip will begin April 27 in Ed­monton where Alberta students will go through an orientation. The actual conference runs April 28 through May 4.

Smart said his two favorite sub­jects in school are math and physics. His interests also include playing left wing for the Coaldale Midget Impalas.

First event Winners of the first event in the Picture Butte mixed bonspiel were skip, John Barron, third, Peggy Irvine; se­cond, Frank Kostka and lead, Sandra Koenen.

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JIM O'DONNELL, Lethbridge: I agree every­

one should be able to speak their own lan­guage and have their own culture — English, French, Ukran-ian. But when (community) business is to be done it should be in the dominant language.

Chinook Ice Angels take silver Members of the Ice Angels got together recently for some pictures of their silver medals which they won in a recent four team precision skating competition. The event was part of the Calgary Winter F e s t i v a l and fea tu red t e a m s from Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton. The members of the team are from the left, in

the front, Cayley Murray, Joanne Serfas and Leslie Murray. In the middle are Christina Lemire, Larissa Tuppen, Nicky Van Nistelrooy, Karen Kubik and Amanda Feist. In the back are Jana Ellefson, Kelsey Papworth, Rally Baker, Charity Van Nistelrooy, Lorelei Lemire and Jenny Van Nistelroov.

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Three year old Christopher Schmidt was relieved to have his uncle Rob Larson around to help him make the switch from

Uncle appreciation day skates to Batman runners. He and his un­cle put in some ice time during public skating in Picture Butte.

Watching the basket Terry Hanna, son Christopher, three, and daughter Lauren, one, were

all eyes while watching Kodiak basketball action Saturday in the new LCC gymnasium. Hanna is also the coach of the Kate Andrews' Gaels in Coaldale.

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ROSE O'DONNELL, Picture Butte: Yes, I guess it is.

It's more divided because the French want more free­dom from Canada. I think Canadians are learning to become more pre­judiced against other people.

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Leading the way, above, at a recent family skating day in the Picture Butte Recreation Centre is three-year-old Gwen Tannis. At right, Gwen

Leader of the pack TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY ROB LENTZ —

demonstrates sound competitive sense by taking a break when the action allows.

TODAY'S MUSINGS The fresh-faced little toddler climbed up on his grand­

pa's knee, and asked the kindly old gent: "Would you please croak like a frog, granddad?"

The old man smiled, bellowed a frog-like sound, and asked his grandson: "Why did you want me to do that?"

Replied the youngster: "Cuz mom said that when you croak, we're all going to Disneyland!"

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Atom " i?" tournament champs The Harry Watson Farm Supply Cobras took to the ice in High River in December and won the tournament. The team played five games and defeated Olds 6-1, Mid-napore 10-2 and High River 8-1 in round robin action. The team beat Okotoks 5-1 in the semi-finals and then Black Diamond 7-3 in the final. Forming the winning team

from the left in front are Dallas Yule, Kevin Loman, Ryan Shimek, Brent Nemecek, Mark Serfas, Shaun Haney and Brandon Nieuwenhuis. In the back are Terry O'Donnell, Scott Drake, Chris Malitowski, >D.J. Brough, Jerry Shimek-coach, Kurtis Paskal, Ryan Oosterbroek, Michael O'Donnell and Vinko Nemecek.

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A senior curler keeps a steady hand on the rock and a . recent competition in Picture Butte, steady eye on broom as he delivers a shot during a

Mid-winter clean up Picture Butte's Richard Kurze took advantage of the mild winter temperatures this past week and visited the car wash. Warmer temperatures last week made it feel more like March or April then January as county students finished off the remaining days of Christmas vacation without any of the white stuff.

LANNY ON THE SLOPES Is Lanny McDonald a

great downhill skier? Nope. But he sure has fun

on the slopes. The Flames moustached

VP is gettin' set for the First Annual Lanny McDon­ald Family Ski-a-thon on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Canada Olympic Park , raising money for the Calgary Special Olympics.

With that in mind, here's Lanny's wack­iest ski story.

Seems he and his Flames buddy Doug Risebrough were skiing at Sunshine. Re­calls Lanny: "Not being a great skier, I didn't know what to do when one of my skis fell off just after I got on the ski lift. §o I jumped down off the chair, about 10 feet. I could have broken my darn leg!

"Later that day, I got on the ski lift again. This time, the chair hit me at an angle and my skis flew out. The guy who was operating the lift had his jacket hooked onto his pants and my skis caught his jack­et and ripped it right off his pants. He was yellin' at me and I was screaming that I was sorry. I didn't turn around to look at him, because he might have recognized my moustache. Riser was laughing so hard, he was crying all the way up the hill!"

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rew sense stability, confidence prevails cattle feeding industry QUEEN OF THE BALL - Samia Weatherhead, together

with her escort Mike Krooshoop, parades into the ballroom dur­ing the Sweetheart Ball at Senator Gershaw School. Weather­head was chosen as the Queen.

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Cattle country: Tony Perlich checks over holding pens for cattle outside the livestock auction centre he operates near Lethbridge. Livestock auctions

remain an important link in the beef industry, ~~

MURRAY HANNA has a club in a vice for some pre-season work Proper maintenance can prevent repair bills.

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Pageant comrades Although the Miss Teen Lethbridge crown went to city student Renata Pittman district contestants B.J. Michaelis of the McNally district and Richelle Casson of Picture Butte put in exceptional performances during Thursday's pageant at the Yates Memorial Centre. Michaelis, left, a Grade 10 student at Kate Andrews High was named pageant first runner-up and Casson was chosen by her fellow contestants as the recipient of the Peter Kooy Miss Teen Friendship Award. Miss Teen Lethbridge 1989 Andrea Seely of rural Coaldale passed her crown on after completing a whirlwind year of fashion shows, personal appearances and fundraising events.

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Over legal limit Drinking two beers on an empty

stomach was enough to give a Lethbridge man an blood-alcohol reading of .16.

Bruce Percy Schweigert, 43, pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday to driving with a blood-alcohol level higher than the .08 legal limit.

Crown prosecutor Richard Paziuk told court the police had a CheckStop inspection on Highway 2 north of Calgary. A officer saw Schweigert's vehicle turn into the parking lane and stop. Suspecting the driver might have been drinking, he went up to the vehicle and found s igns of impairment.

The accused told Judge Martin Hoyt he thought there had been an accident when he saw the police vehicles. He had not eaten all day, but had just drunk two cans of beer.

Judge Hoyt fined Schweigert $600, as well as $90 for the victims' surcharge fund. He suspended his driving licence for six months.

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Mary Sereda helps her daughter Zoia with her head Zoia's 80-year-old blouse was hand made in the piece as the two prepare for Ukrainian Christmas Ukraine and her headpiece features all the colors of Sunday. The date is drawn from the Julian calendar the rainbow but only yellow and blue - colors ot the and most celebrating is done today - Christmas Eve. Ukrainian flag — are on the front.

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Three-year-old Jessica Hoffarth of Carmangay accepts her prize in the "Getting There Savings Account" draw at the Scotiabank in Picture Butte. Bank manager Jon Stevens presented her with a deposit book indicating her $100 deposit prize. She won in the bank's national con­test.

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GEM OF THE DAY: You never realize how short a month is until you start to pay alimony.

If you've a tender message Or a loving word to say Don't wait 'til you forget it But whisper it today. We live but in the present, The future is unknown Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is all our own. The tender words unspoken

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A good game of crib is always a fine way to spend a morning. Here Rose Todd, on the left, and Erla Sanderson check their hands.

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WHAT IS "I DO?" Hmmm. So Sudbury's favorite son — Jeopardy TV hostj

Alex Trebeck recently married Jean Currivan, eh? No truth to the rumor

that, in the ceremony, Alex began by saying, "I do." — after which the minister re­sponded: "What is: Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife?''

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John and Jean Kubik of Turin are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter, Ste­phanie Jean Marie from the Faculty of Medi­cine, University of Calgary, May 11,1990. Stephanie graduated from Picture Butte High School in 1983. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with Great Distinction, from the University of Lethbridge in 1987. On July 2, 1990, Stephanie began her Residency in Family Medicine at Foothills Hospital in Calgary. Other proud family members are Lisa, Johnna and John, Jr. Equally proud grandmothers are Marjorie McLeod of Lethbridge and Marie Kubik of Turin.

You the party called about termites?

Question of the week

ARDIS BRANCH We gained a couple of new daughters, four grand­children and all enjoyed

1 good health and hap-*" piness.

SANDY KERR Graduating from univer­sity and getting a job in my chosen field before I was finished school.

What is the biggest highlight of the 1980's for you?

* RAY GRISNICH We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and I got three grandchildren.

Question of the week §

ANDREW OOSTERBROEK I don't appreciate public money being spent for this but if there is wrong doing by all means check it out.

GWYNN KETEL I don't appreciate public money being spent for this but if there is wrong doing by all means check it out.

Yes, i t 's good to clear up rumors.

Do you think the county was justified in asking for an external investigation?

SONNY KNOCH

I think they should have done it a lot sooner. I thing i t ' s well justified.

Question of the week Do you think the new federal budget will reduce Canada's debt?

FLORIS VANDEN DOOL

The federal govern­ment debt yes, but the provincial debt, no.

ALINA STRONKS

No, I don't think it j will but i t ' s a start .

ALBERT MEDVE

If I knew the answer to that I 'd be in politics instead of farming.

Known as a' 'thruty cam, ... a piece of glazed paper on which the giver writes his or her name in pencil. The idea is explained in a Scottish verse inside that ends, "Ye can just wash off my name, write in your own ye see. Then when my birthday comes around, ye can send it back tae me."

Gem of the Day: Life is uncer­tain. Eat your dessert first.

Gem of the Day: Any woman who is looking for a husband has never had one.

BAD RIDDLE What do you call a deer with no eyes? No eye-deer. What do you call a deer

with no eyes and no legs? Still no eye-deer.

QUOTE DU JOUR "You've just one prob­

lem. You stand too close to the ball — after you've hit it." — Golfing legend Sam Snead's advice to a pupil.

Question of the week Will the increased provincial sales tax on cigarettes motivate you to quit smoking?

DANIEL SAWA That hasn't prompted me

s to quit but I have a bet to 4 q u i t by April 2. .

TONY RAATS Yes it will. I 'm trying to quit and getting a lot of encouragement from my girlfriend.

MARK OSAKA No it doesn't affect me. They should raise it more and then give more sub­sidies to the farmers.

Question of the week ^

Is Coaldale wise to pursue the Centennial Foods waxy barley plant?

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Picture Butte Mayor Rick Casson—Hav­ing C e n t e n n i a l F o o d s l o c a t e d a n y w h e r e in Sou the rn Alber t a would be good for the area.

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LAINE NORRIS-OHRN —"I would rather see it remain as a government controlled utility, because of the costs to the public. I t ' s running well and at a profit. The end result will be another cost increase to the consumer.

DON Z E C H - " I think i t 's a good idea. I think we need to get as many governmenta l ly owned business into the private sector as practical.

DID YOU KNOW? • That in England, "afters" means dessert, "a ladder"

is a run in a pair of nylons, "ironmonger" is a hardware^ store merchant, "smalls" are undies, "plimsolls" are sneakers and "spend a penny" means going to the bathroom. _ _

BARBECUE CHUCKLE Been barbecuing your meals lately? If so, this barbecue chuckle might sizzle your sense

of humor . . . Seems a Calgary gent rushed into a hospital emer­

gency, room, complaining: "Our dog took a big bite outta my leg at the family barbecue."

Asked the nurse: "Did you put anything on it?" "No," replied the gent. "He liked it just the way\it

was." \

What do you think of the plan to sell AGT shares?

FRANK NEMETH —If its been well thought out it will work. Their ef­forts to privatize have worked. This could be for the best too.

Some relatives wear out their welcome on the way in.

— Danna Defore

TODAY'S MUSINGS So federal sports minister Jean Charest is the 10th mem­

ber of Brian Mulroney's Tory cabinet to resign or be fired in the past five years, eh? Good thing there's a chaplain in the House of Commons. With the politicians we've got, we needsomeone to pray for this country!

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Talk about a laugh-a-minute bash! Page Six is still chortling about some of the great comic

lines at this week's Ed Whalen Roast for the Kidney Foun­dation at the Palliser Hotel's Crystal Ballroom.

Our picks for the best yuks: • Hockey Night In Canada host Ron MacLean: "I was

talking to Ed about politics and I asked him if he thought Panama could become another Vietnam. Ed thought a minute and then said: 'No, Ron. Two countries can't have the same name.'

"I asked Ed what he thought about Bill 101. He said: 'You mean they've got a new Pope?' I asked him what he thought about the GST. He said: 'I don't know. I have a Grand Am.'

"Ed told me he remembers the Big Band Era. I said: 'You mean like Tommy Dorsey's band?' He said: 'Hell no, I remember the Iroquois.' "

• TV hockey analyst Harry Neale: "Ed is so old, the Dead Sea was only sick when he was born. Ed's co-ordina­tion is so bad, he has to pull his car over to the side of the road to honk the horn."

Neale took potshots at other head-table speakers. Of emcee Jim Hughes, Neale cracked: "He's living proof that cousins should never marry." Of legal ace Ron Ghitter: "He sent his picture to the Lonely Hearts Club and they wrote back saying they weren't that lonely!"

• TV hockey czar Ralph Mellanby: "Not saying Ed has a big ego, but at night, when he opens the fridge door and the light comes on, he does three encores! Before I met Ed, I asked what he looked like. I was told he looks like hockey, like an old hot stove. When I asked what that meant, I was told: 'He has a big belly and the top comes off.

"As a child, Ed's parents almost lost him. But they didn't take him far enough into the woods. When he got promoted to Grade 4, he was so excited, he cut himself shaving. Not saying Ed was a lot older than his class­mates, but the other kids used to bring him apples. They thought he was the teacher."

• Flames executive Al Coates: On how he reacted when he learned Ed would be doing the Flames games on the tube: "For $10 million, we got Stu Hart's valet!"

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• Ron Ghitter: "What can you say about a guy who didn't give up breast-feeding until he was 15?"

• Ed's better-half Nomi Whalen provided many funny insights into her hubby, but ended warmly with: "This man is the kindest, most generous, most supportive, most romantic, most fun, most loving man in the universe."

No doubt about it, Ed is a much-loved man in Calgary who works hard for worthwhile causes in the community.

Best news: The classy affair raised about $10,000 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Calgary Chapter.

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What do you call a guy who misses 10 car payments ? A pedestrian. — Parts pups

Value of a smile A smile costs nothing, but

gives much. It reaches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory sometimes last a lifetime.

None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and no one is so poor but that he can be made richer by it.

A smile creates happiness in the.home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.

Yet, it cannot be bought, beg­ged, or borrowed or stolen, for

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it is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give.

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QUOTE DU JOUR "Picking out a spouse is like buying a new tie — it

always looks better when you choose it than when it's home and around your neck!" — Don Rickles.

" I always said it before my car accident in 198 4 , but I never really knew," Barbara Mandrell says slowly. " I always said, 'Life is so short.' Believe me—it's minute. It would be neat if we could treat every day as though we were thinking, 'This is my last day' and just give of ourselves. We've only got today to do i t ."

SOUL SURVIVOR On a big, big stage, Barbara is a

tiny, tiny person. But that stage be­longs to her, every inch of it. The stage, the music and most of all the audience. Country music star Bar­bara Mandrell continues to give every performance as if it might be her last, wringing the last emotional tw­inge, the last perfect alto note out of each song. Few people understand better the fleeting nature of fame, indeed, of life itself.

September 11,1984. An out-of-control driver swerved in front of Barbara Mandrell's silver Jaguar and the two vehicles crashed head-on. The other driver was killed instantly; Barbara's son and daughter, riding beside her, were not seriously in­jured; and Barbara herself suffered a number of near-crippling injuries, including a shattered right leg and a severe concussion. For twelve days in a Tennessee hospital's intensive care unit, she drifted in and out of delirium brought on by the concussion and the power­ful drugs being administered to damp the tremendous pain. She screamed and cried, obsessed with the idea that she was on the road in a lousy hotel, that she had to go on stage, that it was time to perform. Even after she began to heal, she suffered withdrawal from the powerful drugs used to dampen the tremendous pain, experienced temporary memory loss and had to strug­gle with severe depression.

"I t was just horrible," she recounts. " I didn'twant to leave my room; I didn't wanttoseeortalkto anyone— why, I didn't even want the drapes open! I was in ex­cruciating pain, and all I wanted was to be left alone."

In the midst of this emotional hurricane, Barbara Mandrell marshalled her spiritual, physical and emo­tional reserves and decided to put her life back together again, motivated by the outpouring of love from her friends and fans, her passion for performing and the surprising but welcome news of another pregnancy. One and a half years after her accident, Barbara walked back out on stage, opened her mouth to sing "I thank the Good Lord I've got you in times like these," and was swept up by the wave of love which rolled out of the audience and into her heart.

The courageous comeback may have seemed like an impossible dream to Barbara but the people who knew her best never doubted she would perform again.

"Ithinkwhat'sprobabiymostinher favouris that she honestly loves peo­ple, "says Irby Mandrell, Barbara's father/manager. "It's one of hergreat-est strengths. And, when she says she loves her fans, she means i t."

Itwasthatloveforpeople, her life­long drive to create music and the support of Irby, along with the rest of her family, which propelled Bar­bara into the spotlight in the first place. The oldest of three daugh­ters, Barbara made her professional debut at age 11. In 1962, when she was 13, Barbara joined country greats Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and George Jones on a three-week tour of the Southwest U.S. One year later, Irby formed the Mandrell Family Band

to showcase his musical brood. Barbara and her younger sisters, Louise and Irlene, sang trio while their father played rhythm guitar and their mom played bass. For one of their tours, Irby hired a drummer named Ken Dudney. " I knew right then, even though I was only 14, that I wanted to marry him," recounts Barbara.

They were married in 1967, two days after Barbara graduated from high school. A Navy pilot, Ken was often stationed abroad, leaving Barbara to contemplate her musical future. During one of her husband's over­seas stints, she returned to Nashville to visit her fam­ily. While at a Grand Ole Opry show, Barbara turned to her father and told him, "I wasn't cut out to be in the audience. If you'll manage me, I'd like to perform."

It took steely determination but Barbara gradually climbed from nightclub shows to a recording contract, to tours and TV shows. Her string of hits, which were coined 'blue-eyed soul' include "MidnightOil," " I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool," "If Loving You is Wrong" and "Get to the Heart." She has received more than fifty awards, including two Grammys, two Entertainer of the Year awards and a remarkable four People's Choice awards.

Barbara Mandrell basks in the success she has earned. But she is also mindful of the lessons of the past. "I always thoughtit sounded good to be apprecia­tive of my good health, to be appreciative of my career successes, of things like that," she muses. "But it wasn't. . . real, like it is now."

by Patty Collins

The violent death of Mary Ann A wife's pleas for help end in murder and suicide

By CRAIG ALBRECHT Of The Herald

A bullet from her husband's rifle put an end to Mary Ann Fin-caryk's married life of emotional and physical abuse.

Relatives of the Lethbridge woman, however, aren't ready to close the book on the matter.

Mary Ann, 43, was shot dead by her husband Leonard David Fin­caryk, 46, of Nobleford at 9:18 p.m. Nov. 17 in the north parking lot of Park Place shopping cen­tre.

Leonard, whose wife of 23 years had left him three months earlier and moved to Lethbridge with the couple's two grown sons, then turned the rifle on himself.

Val Chupik of Flin Flon, Man., says her sister lived "in fear and always looked over her shoulder wondering what will happen next."

"She was tired of being scared and ready to accept whatever happened. . ."

From telephone conversations throughout the years with Mary Ann, Chupik go't the impression her sister had finally resigned herself to the inevitable after years of abuse at the hands of her husband.

"She was tired of being scared and ready to accept whatever happened. But we're not," she says of her concerns with the han­dling of events leading up to Mary Ann's death.

Chupik is especially concerned about the lack of action taken by the Lethbridge city police after Leonard apparently violated a restraining order designed to pro­tect her sister.

That order, filed by Mary Ann Oct. 10, restricted Leonard from "interfering with or molesting" the mother of his two sons, Dale and Dean.

Mary Ann's divorce lawyer, Robert Babki, says his client told him of at least two occasions in which Leonard had violated the order. She contacted police both times.

"She was crying for help and the only people who could help her were the police," says Chu-

Eik. "If the police would have ten responsive, maybe both of

them would be alive. "What is a woman supposed to

do when she's in that situation? Is she supposed to die for it?"

City police are tightlipped about the complaints. In a pre­pared statement, police officials would only say: "A civil restraining order, on which dis-

A FAMILY PHOTO shows Mary Ann with Leonard at a dance. The smiles belie the violence which punctuated their 23-year marriage. In the end, even the courts couldn't keep her safe from his dark side.

cussions with Mary Ann Fin­caryk had taken place, was in effect."

"The ongoing investigation precludes the release of details."

Babki says his client informed him of her first meeting with the police after Leonard had apparently been following her.

After showing the police a copy of the restraining order, she filed a written complaint.

She told Babki the police had "suggested other avenues" instead of arresting Leonard.

"She wrote out a complaint, then after writing it out, they asked her to make a further note on it — 'I only request he be watned at this time'," Babki recalls Mary Ann telling him.

After contacting the police a second time, she told Babki she was frustrated because she felt nothing would happen.

That prompted her lawyer to write a letter to police officials, asking why they weren't doing their jobs.

He got a reply the day before Mary Ann was killed, which said police had a different version of their conversations with the woman than those she had sup­plied.

Babki said the police told him his client requested no action be taken. They indicated if they were to arrest Fincaryk, he would be released. Babki says such a decision should be left in the hands of a judge, not the police.

Babki met with Mary Ann just four hours before she died, telling her of the letter he received from the police.

The violence which came to a head that night marked the end of a lengthy ordeal for Mary Ann.

Chupik kept in close contact with her sister and later read her personal diary when picking up her possessions after the shoot­ing. She recalls some of the hor­ror her sister went through at the hands of her husband.

"He broke spindles in the house, beautiful spindles. And he

beat her with the spindles because she was 10 minutes late (from work)," says Chupik, reciting one entry in the diary,

Mary Ann told her how on one occasion Leonard kicked her so hard he dislocated her hip and she had to seek medical atten­tion.

". . .he beat her with the spindles because she was 10 minutes late. . ."

Once, when Mary Ann tried to escape the torment by driving away, Leonard jumped on the hood and started beating the vehicle, just like "something from the movies," she says.

Mary Ann finally decided to leave Leonard in mid-July.

"It just got to the point she couldn't take it any more and she had left him," says Chupik.

The terror didn't end there, however.

Mary Ann told her sister she had seen Leonard watching her from the Park Place parking lot on a couple of occasions.

Chupik found a calendar Mary Ann had placed on the wall above her bed. On it she had kept track of the numerous days she had missed work because she was too frightened to leave the house.

The threat of violence was not limited to Mary Ann. Chupik says Leonard also phoned her and her family, threatening to kill them because they weren't trying to get him and Mary Ann back together again.

Despite the fact he took their sister's life, Chupik and other rel­atives it hard to sort out their feelings about Leonard.

"We have a lot of mixed feel ings, he was our brother-in-law, but he had no right to take our sis­ter away, no matter how love turns to hate," she says. "No one deserves to die in such a cruel, cold-hearted way."

Chupik, from the information she received from police, says Leonard had tampered with his wife's car in the mall parking lot that fateful night.

Unable to start the vehicle, she was returning to the Sears store where she worked when Leonard "hunted her like an animal."

He used a .306 rifle with a scope and shot her in the back. That shot was fatal, says Val.

"As she lay dead on the pave­ment, he ran to her body and shot her again — once in the hip and another in the pelvic area," says Chupik.

Leonard then went to his car and turned the gun on himself.

Getty's sentence increased EDMONTON (CP) - The

Alberta Court of Appeal almost doubled Dale Getty's sentence for cocaine trafficking Monday, saying the original trial judge "erred and misdirected himself."

But provincial Solictor General Dick Fowler said Premier Don Getty's eldest son will probably not be transferred to a federal peniten­tiary to serve his 33-month sen­tence because it is a "first offence on a minor" federal crime.

The Alberta premier along with

federal politicians and police forces across North America have said drugs are a major problem facing society. In the last provincial elec­tion, the premier targeted drug abuse and its destructive impact on families as a campaign issue.

The younger Getty, 33, was sen­tenced in November to 18 months after pleading guilty to two charges of trafficking in cocaine. Alberta's benchmark for similar cases is three years. ;

TODAY'S MUSINGS An elderly lady was driving down the street, knitting at

the same time. Because she was paying more attention to her knitting than her driving, the car was all over the road.

A policeman pulled alongside her in his cruiser and shouted out the window: "Pull over!"

"No," she replied. "It's a cardigan." (Once again, Page Six proves he's a knit-wit.)

TODAY'S MUSINGS Recession humor is big these days. For instance, didja hear about the guy who invested all

his money in paper towels and revolving doors? He was wiped out before he could turn around!

Dear Ann Landers: After reading your recent column on how bon dage enhances people's sex lives, I knew I had to share this true story.

It seems a couple sitting on their back porch enjoying a lovely sum­mer evening were startled by blood-curdling screams for help coming from their neighbors' home.

After dialing 911 and arming themselves with a baseball bat, the couple proceeded to their neigh­bors' house to assist in any way they could. As luck would have it, the front door was unlocked so they walked right in. They followed the frantic calls for help to an upstairs bedroom, where they found the neighbor lady stark naked and tied hand and foot to her bed. On the floor lay her husband, unconscious, wearing a batman cape and mask.

It became apparent that the cou­ple was into both bondage and fan­tasies. Mr. Batman had attempted to leap from the dresser onto the bed. In the process he bumped his head on the ceiling fan and went out like a light.

The couple untied Mrs. Batman, revived Mr. Batman and took him to the hospital, where he was treated for a superficial head injury and released. This little epi­sode certainly gives new meaning to the term "safe sex." — A Minne-

Anger Anger gets us into trouble

And only gives us shame. Because it makes the mouth

Move faster than the brain.

Cheers star jailed LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kelsey

Grammer, who plays the uptight Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers, was given 30 days in jail for violating his probation from a 1988 drunken driving arrest. Wednesday, municipal court commissioner Patricia Schwartz told the 35-year-old actor to report to jail May 24 and enroll in a 90-day alcohol rehabilitation program. The actor had violated terms of his probation by missing a court appearance.

Suspect remanded FORT MACLEOD - A local man

charged with the attempted mur­der of his wife has been remanded until June 27 while a psychiatric assessment is done.

Marvin O'Sullivan, 52, made his first appearance in Fort Macleod provincial court Wednesday follow­ing the shooting of his 54-year-old wife Tuesday morning.

Joanne O'Sullivan was listed today in critical condition in Leth­bridge Regional Hospital after being shot once in the abdomen. Fort Macleod RCMP believe a .22 calibre rifle was used.

Acting on a phone call which ori­ginated from the family home, RCMP picked up O'Sullivan and subsequently charged him with the crime.

Budget bites Albertans Johnston digs deep into your

pocket • * • .

• Gasoline UP • Tobacco UP # Health-care

premiums UP # Business

taxes UP Spending

UP

ONE COOL CAT The report was pub­

lished in a Soviet news­paper and — in this age of glasnost — how can we possibly fail to be­lieve an item in the Communist press?

Anyway, the smash hit of the circus in Moscow was the beautiful lady lion-tamer. She had the animals under complete control and, at her command, the fiercest lion of them ail came up to her meekly, put his paws around her and nuzzled her chest.

The crowd thundered its approval — all except an Armenian man who de­clared: "What's so great about that?" The ringmaster challenged him: "Would you like to try it?" ,rYes," was the reply, "but first get that lion out of there."

TODAY'S MUSINGS How bad are things get-

tin' for Brian Mulroney? Sheesh, the guy is goin' to the dogs faster than a flea! The taxpayers can't stand him, the premiers aren't crazy about him, the poll­sters say he's the most un­popular leader in Canadi­an history and his best buddy has just quit his cabinet.

Page Six figures that if Mulroney's ship ever comes in, it'll be the Titanic. Just when Brian figures he's about to make both ends meet, something breaks in the middle.

Oh well, at least Mulroney never makes the same mistake twice. Every day, he finds new mistakes to make.

P.B. church plans mystery theatre

It's not often a church group can be found at the root of a murder but come April a Picture Butte con­gregation will be in the middle of a whodunit.

The United Church will host a Murder Mystery Evening April 6, which will include a four course meal and a murder.

Peggy Irvine, one of the organizers, said the evening is a fund raiser for the church so a portion fo the $25 ticket for the event will be tax deductible.

Although she promises the evening

will be filled with excitement and good eating, she remained tight-lipped about the murder.

"It's quite an elaborate evening," says Irvine.

Because details are always vital in a murder investigation the diners are reminded to be at the Elks Hall no later than 6:45 p.m. so they don't miss any details.

"We have a very good cast of peo­ple to be interrogated by the investigators."

Tickets for the evening are available from merchants.

Murder mystery

Pic tu re B u t t e ' s Tr in i ty Uni ted Church members staged a murder mystry Friday to the delight of a sold out dinner crowd. The boyd was at the center of attention while the unfor­tunate victim's wife, played by Marlene Larter, to the right, was consoled by sympathetic dinner goers. In the bottom left photo Peggy Ir­vine kept the in­vestigation rolling along as Inspector Gadget while on the right Faye Neher as the upstairs maid and Howard Branch as the doctor stop for a chat about the event. In the end the murder, the vet, was found out.

Butte restaurant end of a long trip

PICTURE BUTTE - It's known by the unpretentious name of The Picture Butte Restaurant.

Betty and Mike Tran travelled a long way to open their western and Chinese cuisine restaurant here July 14.

The couple came all the way from Vietnam.

In 1979 Betty landed in Canada, from North Vietnam, via Hong Kong. She came with her mother, brother and two sisters. Another brother still lives in China.

Sponsored by the Canadian gov­ernment, Betty (Ai Quan Tran) moved to Saskatchewan then spent a year in Calgary before moving to Picture Butte. While in Saskatche­wan, she met and married Mike (Vinh Cuong Tran). Today they have three sons.

"I like Canada very much, there are no hungry people here," says Mike in a language with which he still struggles.

Betty, who speaks English better than her husband — but not per­fectly — also likes this country. They both spent four months in lan-gauge school in Saskatchewan.

Betty says when she left her home she left without belongings or money.

She's a boat person. "We got into a small boat,

smaller than this restaurant room," she says. "There were 147 people. It took us about three weeks to get to Hong Kong.

"At first I was sick. We ate rice and some canned food . . . some people with money brought their own food. There was no top, but it had a basement (a below-deck area).

"It was not really safe. One time the mast broke and we were very scared. When you sleep the boat would go like this (she waved her hand back and forth and up and down)."

The boat trip was expensive she says, but can't remember the actual cost. "That's why I had no money left when I came to Can­ada.

Mike was also on a boat, but not the same one.

His mother, 63, lives in Picture Butte with them, above the res-tuarant where they have an apart­ment.

Mike says he prefers living in a small town rather than Calgary, that's why they settled in Picture Butte. The children also like it here much better, says Betty.

It's hard to say if their business is a success yet, it's too early they say.

"Some day it's busy, some days it's not," says Betty. "Lunch can be busy, but not every day. I hope it was good to open the restau­rant."

The chose not to make Vietnam­ese dishes because they felt a spe-

Mike TRAN

" / like Canada very much, there are no hungry people here."

cialized restaurant like that wouldn't succeed in a small town like this.

Mike is the head chef. Betty does the books. But, along with two part-time workers she also does some kitchen work and waiting on tables.

The couple is working hard to make their business a success. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. week days and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

"We are here every day . . . this is making me dizzy," Betty laughs. "But we are new, just open, so we have to work hard."

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Legion winners The Royal Canadian Legion honored Picture Butte students who took top honors in the annual poster, essay and poem contest for Remembrance Day. On the left Suzie Nichol was honored for first place with a poem, Ada Asplund won second in the poster contest and Clarence Dickout was on hand to make the presentation.

Under the B14. . . With rapt concentration Bessie Martin joins the Regular bingo sessions draw about 70 players,

bingo crew at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Centre. HERALD PHOTO BY DAW ROSSITER

Averill Johnson of Picture Butte was honored with her own framed coloring contest entry when she took honorable mention in the 8-10 years old division. Pictured with her is Picture Butte Fire Chief Bill Vogt, on the left, and Ray Schweitzer, from the Alberta Fire Prevention Branch. The contest ran the week of Oct. 8-14 as part of Fire Prevention Week and a total of 3,954 entries were submitted.

Healthy promotion Nutritionist Kerri Lins walks a group of Picture Butte residents through Berts AG Foods for a healthy eating workshop. Discussion centered on which foods are the healthiest and how much of each kinds of food a person should eat. Lins was promoting a healthier lifestyle by exercising and eating the right kinds of food at the right times.

The Picture Butte Sandra Rutschke rink took first in the first event in the home town bonspiel.

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Above are the winners of the PBHS hot shot competition. Top row left to right are Justin Johnson, Gr. 7; Neil Websdale, Gr. 8 and Charlie Secretan, Gr. 9. The second row are Katrina Adams, Gr. 7; Lena Banman, Gr. 8 and Lynn Nichol, Gr. 9. The next activity is badminton and table tennis.

The Picture Butte Fire Department's rescue equipment fund grew by another $500 to over $24,000 total this past week with a donation from the Alberta Treasury Branch. Accepting the donation from bank manager Harry Smart is deputy fire chief Duane Casson.

LOMAN Justin is excited to tell everyone about the birth of his new baby sister, JOCELYN MICHELLE born on December 11,1990.

His daddy and mommy, Edward and Sherryl were very happy when she finally arrived weighing seven pounds, 14 ounces.

Bill and Eleanora Vogt and Ben and Elizabeth Loman, all of Picture Butte, are Jocelyn's proud grandpar­ents.

A special thanks to Dr. Hauck, Sheila Lange, R.N. and the nurses of the maternity wing at LRH.

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Hay compaction fills overseas market The compaction end of the Butte

Forage Processors Ltd. operation is now operational and filling overseas contracts.

General manager Phil Paskal said hydraulic compacting has begun and construction on the cubing end of the operation is slated for this month or early May. Production is to begin in the fall.

The new office for the company is basically completed except for last minute touch-ups.

In the compaction operation a single machine and single shift have started filling orders with last year's alfalfa crop. Once the new crop is available Paskal said a second machine and a second shift will be utilized.

"Presently we're buying hay throughout Alberta," he said.

Hay is trucked from Rocky Moun­tain House, Cremona and Edmonton as well as purchased locally. Paskal said quality is the biggest factor and this means a province-wide search.

Most of the orders for compacted hay and cubes will be filled with alfalfa because it takes two years to established a stand of timothy which is preferred overseas.

Paskal said the company is already writing contracts for timothy to be harvested in two years. Japanese demand is high for timothy

but alfalfa will have to do for this year.

"We're actively contracting with local producers," Paskal said.

It is important for the company to spread out its supply area but Paskal said 20 to 25 per cent of their demand will still be filled locally within a 30-mile radius.

The company hopes to be in full production by late July or early August. The production crew in­cludes nine people now but it will double by the time the company is in full production.

The compaction process com­presses 72 inches of hay into 15 in­ches, rendering it cheaper to haul and ship.

Although there is a market for cubed hay Paskal said the big market is compacted hay because the buyer can see what he is getting and it is hard to disguise the quality of the hay.

"They want something where the quality is visible. When they open the

container it's got to look good, it's got to smell good and it's got to be good.''

With two containers already filled Paskal said the initial markets will be California for horse hay, Tiwain, Japan and England. With a lack of timothy grown in California this market has opened up due to horse fanciers who do not mind shipping in quality feed.

Paskal said there is even a local market for this specialized feed!

Compaction and cubing has open­ed up a new market for hays grown in Canada. Because shipping cost are calculated on cubic volumes, it becomes cost efficient to ship hay on­ly when it can be shipped in a com­pacted form.

Prior to compaction Paskal said hay was not shipped because it was not financially feasible. He said overseas markets have opened up because it makes more economic sense to ship the hay than it does to grow it in countries where agriculture land is scarce and costly.

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Phil Paskal of Picture Butte Forage Processors Ltd. stands beside 72 inches of hay which will become the 15 inches of hay shown to the left. The process of compac­tion reduces the volume of the hay and makes it more feasible to ship.

HI-WAY SERVICE

Is pleased to announce that:

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Pro-life day event

S a t u r d a y w a s a celebration of life at Chinook C o u n t r y Foods as members of the Knights of Colum­bus donated their time to help out in the store. Ten per cent of the gross sales for the day were donated to pro-life. The volunteer crew gather above for a group shot while past Lethbr idge pro-life president John Ooster­broek tries to sell one more t-shirt to Betty Lou Mazuitnec.

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John Oosterbroek gets in a little practice for the upcom­ing Pro-Life day at Chinook County Foods April 7. Knights of Columbus members will be busy that day helping load groceries.

THE TIRE SHOP, owned by Ross Doenz, carries a complete line of tires for automobiles, trucks and farm equipment.

The shop in Picture Butte also will repair tires.

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A Message From Jessie Malmberg (Chairperson) Hi, it's Trade Fair time again. Come and see what our exhibition has to offer, enjoy the entertainment, craft demos and win some prizes. We have a pancake breakfast that can't be topped, put on by the Lions Club. An Art Show all week in the library (by local artists), two Fashion Shows by Butte Dress Shoppe featuring Spring Fashions, Judo Demonstrations, pipers from Pincher Creek & Calgary. Meet your friends and neighbors over coffee. Stop by our E.D.C. Booth and let us know how we can plan future events and ways we can make our community and area a place where people like to shop and join in with our festivities.

Greeting From Mayor Casson Jessie Malmberg and her committee have once again been very busy preparing for the Third Annual Trade Fair. Jessie has arranged for two Fashion Shows, Judo Demonstrations, Highland Music and Craft Demon­strations ... A little something for everyone ... The Trade Fair Commit tee changed the date this year to April to try and accommodate more c i t i zens so that eve ryone can come out to the fair. A special thanks to all the businesses and service clubs who are participat­ing in the trade fair. Without your support the fair would not exist. The Trade Fair gives the businesses an opportuni ty to display their services and products . I invite everyone to come and support these businesses by viewing their booths and chatting with the exhibitors. I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Jessie Malmberg and the Trade Fair Committee for their hard work in making the Trade Fair possible.

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1990 Trade Fair Exhibitors • Booth #\± Home Life House

of Real Estate • Booth #2: Butte Feeds Ltd. • Booth #4: Logos In Motion • Booth #5: Culligan Water Conditioning

(Leth.) Ltd. • Booth #6: Vision Improvement Centre • Booth #7: Butte Ag. Supplies • Booth #8: Butte Ag. Supplies • Booth #10: Little Windmill • Booth #10: Wundertone Clinic • Booth # 1 1 : Barton Motors • Booth #12: The Hairline • Booth #13: P.B. Firefighters Assoc.

• Booth #14: M & M Confectionery • Booth #15: Barons Eureka Warner

Health Unit/F.C.S.S. • Booth #16: Harry Watson

Farm Supply • Booth #17: Harry Watson

Farm Supply • Booth #18: The Co-operators • Booth #22: Picture Butte Trade Fair • Booth #23: Picture Butte Trade Fair • Booth #25: Rehoboth Christian

Assoc. • Booth #26: Rehoboth Christian

Assoc. • Booth #29: Chinook Country Foods • Booth #30: Alberta Agriculture

• Booth # 3 1 : Totally Tropical Interiors • Booth #48: > Booth #32: Butte Dress Shoppe Gas • Booth #33: Flare 'N Flowers • Booth #49: i Booth #34: Alberta Terminals Gas > Booth #35: Lethbridge Northern • Booth #50:

Irrigation District • Booth # 5 1 : > Booth #36: Farmhand • Booth #52: > Booth #37: Town and Country News • Booth #53: • Booth #38: Reform Party of Canada • Booth #54: > Booth #39: Southern Woodcrafts • Booth #55: > Booth #42: Electrolux • Booth #56: • Booth #43: Rudelich Contracting Ltd. • Booth #57: ' Booth #45: 4H Clubs • Booth #58: > Booth #45 Childcraft Books • Booth #59: » Booth #46: Southland Concrete • Booth #62: - Booth #47: Sunny South News • Booth #63:

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Super Shammy Sales Super Shammy Sales TransAlta Utilities TransAlta Utilities Alberta Treasury Branch Butte Home Hardware Bank of Nova Scotia Bert's AG Foods Butte Welding & Mfg. Butte Welding & Mfg. Circle Wood Products Watkins

• Booth #66: Butte Motors & Farm Supply

• Booth #67: Butte Motors • Booth #68: Lethbridge Cellular • Booth #69: Investors Syndicate Ltd. • Booth #70: Lindsay Water Systems

Tables Of Service Clubs 1. Prairie Tractor and Engine Club 2. P.B. Tourism Action Committee 3. P.B. Judo Club 4. Royal Canadian Legion 5. P.B. Lions 6. Rural Crime Watch Assoc. 7. P.B. Happy Oldtimers 8. P.B. Fish & Game Assoc.

STYLIST Wendy Jones shapes and cuts Kristin Papworth's hair at the Hair Line in

Picture Butte. TOWN & COUNTRY PHOTO

THE CACTUS Bar and Grill is a favorite gathering spot for Picture Butte and area residents. Co-owner-manager David

Caruso (left) shoots a game of pool during a quiet time.

TOWN 4 COUNTRY PHOTO

JOAN BARENDREGT models a Linda Lundstrom creation, topped with a hat by M'sieu Leon of Montreal, at the Picture

TOWN S COUNTRY PHOTO

Butte Dress Shop. The shop is well-known throughout southern Alberta for its exlusive designer lines in formal and casual wear.

BUTTE FARM SUPPLY'S Jack Peacock (left) and Ian Entwhistle at the parts desk are part of a team that serves the area's

farm and auto equipment needs with quality parts and service.

TOWN & COUNTRY PHOTO

P i c t u r e B u t t e volunteer fireman Sam West, agreed to go under the clippers Saturday at the com­munity's trade fair in an effort to raise money for the "Jaws of Life" fund. Fair goers paid $150 to see West partied from his beard and trimmed to a brush cu t . Hair L ine ' s Darlene Doenz com­plete the expensive cut. Throughout the trade fair she offered $5 cuts and raised an addi­tional $508 for the jaws fund.

Butte trade fair on course Planning for the 1990 Picture Butte

Trade Fair is now in its final stages as April 20 and 21 quickly approach.

Fair chairman Jessie Malmberg said she is excited about this year's event and looking forward to its ac­tual presentation.

Times for this year's fair have been changed slightly. Friday the fair will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The fair committee is planning on 70 booths for the third annual event and several activities have been planned for the two days.

For a $1 admission adults can see the fair. Admission for children is free if accompanied by an adult.

Once again three shopping sprees in local businesses are up for grabs for totals of $400, $200 and $100. Entertainment for the two days in­cludes a fashion show Friday at 7 p.m. and another on Saturday at 3 p.m.

The Picture Butte Judo Club will also put on a demonstration Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30a.m. Pipers from Calgary will entertain on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

A pancake breakfast will be held in the curling rink on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. The Picture Butte Municipal Library will host the Marie Sorgard Art and Literature Show during the fair.

working with the businesses and the community"

She is happy with the organization of this year's event and expressed special appreciation to Diane Penner for her ha^ w°rk.

Malmb<rS is encouraging residents ° m a k e the fair a social event by' i s i t i nS booths and their friends.

The fair is scheduled earlier than previous years in an effort to get more people out. Later dates tend to conflict with summer activities and farm work.

Malmberg said there are still a few booths left unsold for this year's event and exhibitors are encourag­ed to book this week for a spot

JESSIE MALMBERG . . . excited about fair

Craft demonstrations and cooking demonstrations will also be a part of the event.

In her third year at the head of the fair, Malmberg said she will be pass­ing the reins to someone else for next year's event. She said volunteers have been working countless hours to get this year's event ready.

Malmberg said she hopes all the hard work will pay off and the com­munity will once again have a suc­cessful fair.

"I've always enjoyed the fair and fc__V>w Liz and Gwen Tanis made quick work of opened Saturday, their pancake breakfast before the fair

Spring date popular Good weather, an early spring

date and plenty of entertainment combined to make the third annual Picture Butte Trade Fair a success.

Fair chairman Jessie Malmberg said she was pleased with the presentation of this year's fair, which attracted crowds of people to 55 booths arranged by businesses and community organizations.

The entertainment for the two day

event, which opened Friday evening, included judo demonstrations, highland dancing, singing and the always popular Butte Dress Shoppe fashion show.

This year's fair marked the third year and featured something for everyone. In addition to the give aways and draws at many of the booths the Lions Club held a pancake

breakfast Saturday morning and the Oldman River Regional Recreation Board was in town in the afternoon to provide games and fun for children.

This year's event also featured a new floor layout which increased booth space and allowed more room for visitors to move around.

Ice cream cones and helium

ballons were the most sought after items by the fair's younger visitors while the older crowd took in craft demonstrations and cooking lessons.

Malmberg said she felt scheduling the trade fair for earlier in the spring has been a positive move. The good weekend weather made the trade fair a popular stop and she said the number of people attending appears to have risen this year.

The fashion shows drew a captivated audience Friday and Saturday.

Alberta Agriculture home economist Anne Penner demonstrates garnish making for John McLaughlin at the Chinook Foods' booth.

Question of the week As a exhibitor what is your impression of the Picture Butte Trade Fair?

RICK F I E S T - W a s the wrong time of year as all the farmers are o u t in t h e fields. Alberta Terminals had h o p e d m o r e p r o d u c e r s w o u l d h a v e come through.

BILL G A R R E T T -V e r y s u c ­cessful. A lot of people turned out.

BILL B O D N A R -R e a l g o o d . Could have us­ed more people b u t if t h e w e a t h e r h a d been bad this p l a c e w o u l d have been full.

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Picture Butte rebounds from setbacks By GARRY ALLISON

of The Herald •PICTURE BUTTE - This town

is recovering from a disappoint­ment, losing a business before it became a reality.

But Picture Butte has lost a major business before and reco­vered.

The collapse of the proposed establishment of Peter Pockling-ton's hog processing plant did cost the town some money, but it could have been worse.

"In the long run it hasn't left us in a drastic situation at all," says Janet Dickout, municipal adminis­trator here. "I don't think it really hurt us at all. The province has come through and helped us with the cost of land reclamation. We weren't servicing a lot of new land, we were being as cautious as we could as we progressed.

"I think Gainers did give our town a lot of publicity and we gained an awful lot of experi­ence."

She says there's been very little money loss to the town, thanks to the province helping out.

It would have been much worse if the plant had been completed and operating and then closed down.

This way there was no population loss and in fact, may even mean some prospective residents.

"I suppose Gainers would have expanded our population," Dickout says. "One point is we would have become a one-industry town again and that always carries dangers with it."

Picture Butte has been a one-industry town in the past and has felt the impact of the loss of that

industry when Alberta Sugar Fac­tory left in 1977, one year before Dickout assumed her job.

She says the town really didn't lose population even then. Popula­tion at the time was around 1,200. Today the population is 1,554 according to the last census.

Many people working at the fac­tory stayed in town and some still use a shuttle bus to Taber for work in the sugar factory there.

"The impact as far as the pullout came on the tax base," says Dick­out. "That one major industry was 25 per cent of the tax base." .

Much of the building was torn down but some of the remaining buildings are being used by new businesses.

"We have recovered very, very well," says Dickout.

Agriculture is the definite back­bone to this community and it always has been, she says.

The major industries in the town are direct spinoffs of agriculture, from processing feed to farm implement dealers to most farm-oriented services.

Harry Watson Farm Supply is one of the largest employers in town, says Dickout, along with Butte Grain Merchants. Both employ more than 20 people.

The town itself employs about 10 full-time people and up to 20 in the summer with the recreation pro­grams.

"There's not a lot of industries in town," says Dickout. "There are a few contractors. The feed mill is one of the largest industries. Butte Forage Processors is in the old sugar factory warehouse. It just started up and right now there are

ANNE GIBBONS shows off some of Shoppe

nine employed and they expect 22 when they are in full production."

The community does have a solid downtown core, with two grocery stores which do a good business, Home Hardware, a hotel, four res­taurants and other services.

The town itself couldn't support these and other businesses without support from the area farm com­munity, says Dickout.

There's about 4,000 people north of the Oldman River. Towns that support Picture Butte businesses include Nobleford, Turin, Iron Springs and Shaughnessy.

Town offers something for everyone PICTURE BUTTE — Ardis Branch is the town clerk

here. She likes her job and she likes her town. Branch has lived here for about 48 years. When the Alberta Sugar Factory closed in 1977 she

and others thought the blow would wipe Picture Butte off the map.

"But the community pulled together and we have progressed without the factory," she says.

Picture Butte is a nice, friendly town, even to outsid­ers, she says. Those outsiders come in to use the hockey or curling rink and are made to feel at home here.

"There are also a lot of outside people who use the golf course as well," says Branch.

"I think there is something here for everyone. We have a very active senior centre . . . they are always going someplace. That senior bus goes all over."

Branch says she does all her shopping in Picture Butte, unless she's looking for something not avail­able in town.

"People come from all over to shop at the Butte Dress Shop," says Branch. "They come here from Lethbridge, Brooks and even Calgary."

While the women's clothing store is top calibre there

is no men's or children's clothing store in town. There's no shoe store; either.

But residents are only 20 minutes from Leth­bridge.

The food stores offer everything people need. The town has three doctors, a bright new hospital

and a dentist to cover medical needs. There's also a library. Branch and her husband, Howard, were married

here 38 years ago and have spent their lives here. There's plenty to do in town. There are clubs such as the Elks, Lions, Knights of

Columbus, Royal Purple, youth groups and sports leagues. The schools have a good mixture of sports and leagues to compete in.

The Sportsplex is always busy with figure skating, minor hockey and curling. In the summer there's golf, fastball, baseball and swimming.

Branch says Picture Butte is not a bedroom commu­nity.

This is a pretty active town," she says. "If you want to take part in things the opportunity is here for you.

"Offhand I can't think of anything about Picture Butte'that displeases me."

the summer styles in her Butte Dress HERALD PHOTO BY GARRY ALLISON

Long-time talk of a bridge, link­ing Picture Butte with North Leth­bridge still exists, but as Dickout says, "ask a dozen people and you will get a dozen different opinions," about the impact of such a bridge.

Some think it would be a boon, others feel it would hurt the town, particularly in the shopping area.

As Dickout says, it seems to be quite an expense just to cut off six miles of highway travel.

"I would think Lethbridge would push for it more than the 'Butte," she says. "Considering the cost, I think it's very unlikely."

The town has separate and public schools and a lot of local students are also bused out of town to pri­vate schools. The separate school here goes up to Grade 9 when stu­dents then attend the high school here.

The town also has a large recre­ation complex.

"Actually the last couple of years it has paid its own way," says Dick­out. "But use is down a little."

The centre was built through a $120,000 private donation, a grant for $500,000 and raising of a match­ing amount by a sports committee. The $l-million building was built with no debt against it.

The town has an economic devel­opment committee and communi­cation is kept open with provincial departments, always looking for new development opportinities.

Dickout says Picture Butte will likely continue pretty much the same through the 1990s, continuing to grow about one or two per cent.

"I think we will slowly expand residentially," says Dickout.

Pass on a smile A policeman saw a car

come to a stop sign, but the car did not stop; just slowed down and kept on, so he gave chase. The car pulled over and a man got out, the police­man said' 'How come you did not stop at the stop sign?" the man said "to me there is no difference between stop­ping and slowing down if no one is coming."

This made the policman mad, so he pulled out his night stick and started beat­ing on the man who tried to pull away so the policeman said "now do you want me to stop or just slow down?"

There was a man who was trying out for a place on the football field. The coach said "Can you pass the ball?" the man said "I don't think I can

even eat it."

My wife is quite the cook, she thinks the smoke alarm is a timer.

I am a bit overweight and the other day I went into a clothing store to buy a swim­ming suit; I told the salesper­son I would like to see a swimming suit in my size and he said "I would too."

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Birthday _. wishes

Agnes Degens te in celebrates h er 90th birth­day earlier this spring with nine of her 10 re­maining children. She also shared the special evening with numerous members of her family which includes 59 grand­children and 72 great­grandchildren. A party held in her honor brought 150 family members and fr iends t o g e t h e r to celebrate her milestone. A program included danc­ing which Agnes has always enjoyed. Agnes is a former resident of the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale.

BILL JACKSON

Bill Jackson, executive direc­tor of the Westminster Village Business Revitalization Zone, scored an impressive seven out of 10 on this week's quiz with TV and movie questions proving a stumbling block.

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PBHS student faces new challenges By KATHY BLY

"When you get out into the real world it won't be modified for you.''

With this outlook on the future a Picture Butte High School student is striving for increased independence and the chance to attend college.

Ryan Gerstenbuhler, a Grade 11 student, has cerebral palsey but has attended a regular classroom since his schooling began in kindergarten. He uses a motorized wheelchair to get around and a computer to do his school work.

Fear of the unknown is something Ryan has had to deal with his whole life. People will turn away from him and avoid interacting with him because of their fear of hurting him.

"Some are afraid to get to know me, afraid to hurt me or upset me," he says. He would rather have a per­son ask him why he's in a wheelchair then ignore him.

At the high school Ryan said most of the senior high students have grown up with him and know all about him. On the junior high level he said students are not really sure how to take him.

Being in a regular school has helped Ryan's development but he feels it has also helped his fellow classmates learn more about the dif­ferences between people.

He has never attended a special school, where students have a hard time relating to walking people, and he feels the regular school at­mosphere is an advantage.

"The public school system better prepares me for life."

Ryan entered kindergarten at St. Catherine' School where he admits it took some time for people to realize all that he could do, instead of looking only at his limitations.

Ryan said he enjoyed school but found it an adjustment when he entered public school last year.

The administration's mandate this year has been to encourage Ryan to be more independent. With a goal to attend college Ryan and his aide David Yoshida are working together to develop his independence.

"We're trying to leave him alone as much as possible," said Yoshida.

"What we do for him now won't help him later. If he wants to go to college he has to do it himself."

Ryan has had the help of an aide all through school and has faced the challenge this year of learning to handle his classroom work and homework with less assistance.

The staff at Picture Butte High School have also been a great help to Ryan, who says they have ad­justed well to having a handicapped student in their classrooms.

Social studies and English are two of Ryan's favorite subjects. One of his assignments this school year was

to write a poem, for which he receiv­ed a lot of praise.

The Golden Years The golden years, an amazing time indeed.

minute. His hands each have a dif­ferent range of motion and he uses each for different tasks.

Physical education classes have always been a challenge for Ryan. In Grade 7,8 and 9 he participated in many of the team sports including floor hockey and soccer, modifying equipment to his chair so he could

Ryan works on a homework assignment with aide, David Yoshida.

Like a placid river of green velvet. With a river of blue above it. And all around birds sing and the

tree branch's whisper. They whisper a soft message, and

that message is, that only those who have sin-vived war and hate and destruction may walk here, in the valley of The Golden Years, they are the elderly, and they, and only they, may walk here because only they, have earned that right.

"I like anything that allows me to be creative," says Ryan. He has been writing in earnest since he received his computer in Grade 6. An operation on his hands made it dif­ficult for him to continue to write by hand. Now his challenge is not in the creation of a work but in trying to get it typed.

Using a one finger typing method he can type about 20 words per

play. Now he receives credits for his

hydro-therapy because of its physical demands on him.

Learning to modify things and situations so he can handle them as independently as possible is something Ryan takes pride in.

Sitting in his wheelchair for long periods of time can be painful so while he is home Ryan often gets around by crawling. In order to make it easier to take care of himself, all of his personal items are kept on the floor.

Learning to adjust also means learning to handle the questions.

"I often hear, 'how can you do that, I could never do that'."

He explains to a person, question­ing his ability to play soccer in his wheelchair or some other seeming­ly difficult task, that they too would

adjust to a different way of doing something if they had to.

"Our situations are just different," he explains.

In turn, he asks walking people how they can balance on two feet, a task he won't ever have to tackle.

As with most children, growing up has been filled with challenges for Ryan. In addition to learning to han­dle everyday tasks, Ryan has also faced several operations and learn­ed each time to adjust to new restric­tions on his mobility.

"The adjustments are difficult but I think I'm better for them."

The future now holds the greatest challenges for him. Ryan said despite the growing awareness of handicapped people in society in re­cent years, he is still amazed at the lack of exposure most people have to handicapped people.

He hopes while striving for his own success in life he can also teach peo­ple about the abilities of handicap­ped people.

"We all have something to teach people. I'm looking at all the career opportunities that allow me to use my mind."

He plans to persue a college educa­tion in computers or child psychology. With his experiences he feels he could help children growing up under similar circumstances. >

Sometimes parents of a handicap­ped child make the mistake of try­ing to do too much for him, says Ryan. In fustration a child may adopt unaccepable behavior patterns.

Using his own experience as a base he feels he could help parents and handicapped children learn to handle these situations by develop­ing a release for their fustrations.

"Everyone needs a release." For him, that release is his music,

his computer and his imagination. Ryan is appreciative of the sup­

port his family, Micki and Henry and his brother Patrick, have always been for him. They have allowed him the freedom to experience life and to grow.

He said his father has always given him more freedom while his mother has often been nervous of him tackling new experiences.

"The first time I went up town by myself my mother followed me, hiding in the bushes along the way."

While striving to develop his in­dependence Ryan has learned some valuable lessons which he feels will help him succeed in life.

A cut throat sense of humor often helps him handle difficult situations.

"Chances are, if some one is pre­judiced it's not because of your in­adequacies but their own

RYAN GERSTENBAHLER . . . life an adventure

inadequacies." He knows of other children in

wheelchairs who think its their fault people don't like them.

"They feel ashamed to be what they are, in a wheelchair. But you don't have to make people like you."

Ryan admits there are times he feels he isn't as good as other kids because of the things he can't do. In order to handle these feelings he tries to concentrate on the things he can do.

"The most important person is yourself. Not everyone can succeed at everything they try."

Ryan is thankful __ the opportuni­ty he has had to attend a regular school and grow up in a regular environment.

"A lot of people have helped me in my success and schooling. I would like to give special thanks to the Pic­ture Butte Elks and the Royal Pur­ple for donating to me a computer for school and for a special wheelchair lift which allows me to ride in our vehicle with my elec­tronic wheelchair."

He feels for children who are left to grow up in a group home without family interaction.

"You can't cast people aside for what they are. It's wrong."

Ryan knows he will be in a wheelchair his whole life and he has learned to accept it and to handle the feelings of "why me?" and "I don't deserve this."

"Life is always an adventure, even when you don't want it to be," says Ryan.

30 years as fire chief for Bill Vogt PICTURE BUTTE—After 30

years, Bill Vogt says he still enjoys the comradeship of being a part of his town's fire department.

Vogt has been the volunteer Picture Butte's Fire Chief since August 1960. He said he was invited to become fire chief just when the department was really getting going. "We had a 1955 truck pumper and that was about all," he said.

He moved to Picture Butte from the Lethbridge area in the spring of 1951 to take over the controls of a welding shop.

Two-and-a-half years ago, he sold the welding shop and retired. He says being fire chief is his profession now.

He enjoys being a part of the department. "It helps people," he said. "And it doesn't really take that much of my time. Not enough time that I miss it any­way," he says.

After being involved in volun­teer fire fighting for so many years, he says he has become dedicated to the job. "I don't know what I would do if I ever quit. When I hear that siren, I'll probably still jump."

When he began his fire fight­ing career, Vogt says they startedio encourage farmers in the outlying area to purchase their own fire truck for insur­ance reasons. "With insurance the way it was, when we used to respond to an out of town fire, the insurance in the town was void."

With the donations collected, a truck was purchased in 1961 and manned by Picture Butte volunteers, he recalls. Up until 1971, the farmers continued to pay for the upkeep of that vehi­cle, but Vogt there were a lot of problems. "Some farmers didn't want to pay, but they still got fire protection," he remem­bers. He, his department and the farmers started to push the county to take over the sys­tem.

In 1971, the farmers were bought out by the county.

"In 1975, the county and the town got together and ordered two trucks. We each payed for our own units."

The towns "little red pumper" was sold to the Grassy Lake department, where it is still in use.

When the two new trucks were purchased they made a point of getting exactly the same units in order to make the training process easier. The Picture Butte department mans the county trucks, says Vogt, so they have to know how it operates.

. "Once they were trained on one truck, the other was auto­matic." The community of Barons was looking for a truck in 1985, so Vogt's department negotiated with the county to purchase a new truck for them and sell the

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PICTURE BUTTE CHIEF BILL VOGT WAS WITH THE DEPARTMENT FROM THE old unit to Barons. "We needed one with lots of water (storage) because of the large feedlots and the big farms in the area," he says.

The last big purchase for the department was a squad van in 1988. "We don't like the guys to take their own vehicles out to fires." The department had a van at one point, but had some problems with repairs.

The new squad van contains quite a bit of equipment includ­ing breathing apparatus, he says.

Vogt has a radio in his car and because he usually heads straight for the fire, he arrives ahead of the fire truck. This allows him to radio back to the squad van and advise them on what equipment they will need. "They can gear up on the way, so they're ready to go."

The department is running pretty good, he says. "In the last four or five months, we've had five new guys join up." There are 21 volunteers involved in the department.

Aside from spending his time

with the fire department, some of Vogt's leisure time is taken up with fishing.

He took up oil painting about a year ago and presented the library with one of his paintings during the art show held in con­junction with the Picture Butte Trade Fair.

He also has five children and eight grandchildren to occupy his retirement years.

Involvement with the media is nothing new to him since his youngest son, Terry, is part of the news department of a Leth­bridge television station.

His daughter Suzanne lives in Lethbridge, and two of his sons, Grant and Greg, live in British Columbia. One of his daugh­ters, Sherry, lives only six miles north of Picture Butte.

He lived on a farm east of Lethbridge with his parents until 1968. "I know Lethbridge just about as much as I know Picture Butte," he says. "I've lived in this area since I was a punk kid."

His committment to the com­munity extends from the fire

department to the town council. He has served on the council for 10 years. "I started my fourth term last October."

Vogt joined the town council in the same year the new fire hall was constructed and he says he was involved in advis­ing council on putting in an extra bay and building a hose drying tower.

The extra bay, it turns out, is a good idea, he says.

The department has been raising funds to purchase 'The Jaws of Life', but the commu­nity response has been so good, he says they will continue to raise money to buy a rescue unit.

The department has raised more than $25,654. Vogt says the jaws will cost about that amount, but they are eligible for a government grant that covers half of the cost. "So we'll keep raising money to buy a rescue vehicle."

As fire chief, Vogt says his job has more of an administra­tive role. "I set up seminars in conjunction with the deputy fire

chief," he said. He is in charge of all the rules and regula­tions.

Every year, four volunteer firemen are sent to a seminar in VermiUion where they go through a variety of courses teaching everything from pump operation and water pat­terns to rescue procedures.

"They've got courses that are just mind boggling."

The Picture Butte depart­ment meets every Wednesday evening, because Vogt says he likes to keep in touch with his men. "It seems in some fire departments that meet once or twice a month or every two weeks, they kind of lose tab if the meetings are too wide spread."

He adds that some people lose interest if the meetings are too far apart. "They become interested and involved in other things."

Vogt says he is proud of what he calls the 'Snake Room'. This room is used for the social aspect of volunteer fire f i t t ­ing.

Wind a big hazard for pilots

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By TRISH BRAYNE of The Herald

Archie Warren, 73, knows when it's time to quit and sit. And his decisions are tied to the capricious weather of the prai­ries.

Warren, holder of a private pilot's licence since 1948, has flown about 3,000 hours, mostly across Western Canada. One cross-country trip in 1951, in a rancher friend's newly-pur­chased plane, took him from Toronto to Lethbridge.

The pair avoided the Great Lakes, choosing a northern states route, navigating with help of aerial and road maps.

Flying has been a shared love of the Warrens. Margaret, Archie's wife, took her flying test in 1950 and flew the family's Cessna 172 until last year when, for health reasons, she laid aside her wings.

The couple has flown to Anchorage, Alaska and, with Archie at the controls, still makes regular trips to Victoria and other parts of B.C.

Archie is matter-of-fact about his flying experiences but has a wealth of tales of past trips, managing to mix business with pleasure.

Selling insurance, operating a grain* business and dealing in agricultural products, Archie learned to land his plane in many a cow pasture.

Initially it was a Piper Cub he bought from Henry Schilling in 1949 for $1,800.

The plane was a familiar sight around Iron Springs, Picture Butte, Enchant, Sundial, Vaux­hall and Barons.

That was years after Archie had watched 20 small planes fly over his Picture Butte home. The fleet was en route to a Lethbridge air show.

"It created a lot of interest," says Archie.

The Lethbridge airport was then a grass field in the area of today's 5th Avenue North and Mayor Magrath Drive.

"I was brought up by parents who warned us not to take need­less risks. I wasn't sure that I

ARCHIE WARREN of the Lethbridge Flying Club with his 1959 vintage Cessna 172, a plane

that he has owned and flown for 20 of his 42 years of flying.

wanted a ride, even if I had the chance, which I did not have," says Archie.

A passion for cars shelved Archie's thoughts of aviation for the next 10 years. His interest was rekindled with development of the Commonwealth Air Train­ing Plan following the outbreak of the Second World War.

"Airplanes soon became a common sight," says Archie. "We became acquainted with some young pilots in training. So I and two buddies decided we should enlist in the air force."

Archie was rejected as a war­time pilot because of defective vision.

"Consequently, since I was in essential agriculture, I wasn't called any more," he says.

The skies still beckoned though, and Archie trained in a Piper Cub with instructor Ron Beauman, and then got his night rating with the Lethbridge Fly­ing Club, with which Margaret also took her training.

Archie says he's never looked on his aircraft as a plaything. Not only has it served him in his business but he's used it for transporting persons involved with church and Christian activi­ties.

He has enjoyed being on hand too, to help neighbors, such as picking up agricultural parts.

For winter flying, Archie equipped his plane with skis.

"On the odd day I'd take off, get up'2,000 feet and I'd strike a lot of turbulence. If the wind is 30 knots at 2,000 feet it's time to get the thing down, and tied down," he says.

The closest brush Archie had with disaster was when his air­plane flipped into a snow bank near Sibbald while a friend was at the helm.

"We weren't hurt but it hurt our feelings," Archie says. "We had to replace the propellor."

Archie tells a tale of air recon­naissance which took him, a Colt aircraft and an insurance

HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER

adjuster over Keho Lake to locate a car which had sunk through the ice. The driver had miraculously escaped, thanks to nearby rescuers.

"We looked for the rift in the ice, spotted the car and threw down a weighted buoy," Archie says.

The car was later salvaged, repaired and ran for a number of years.

Archie once battled stormy weather to transport a pregnant woman safely to hospital where she later gave birth to a daugh­ter.

With modesty Archie shies from recounting such episodes. But his pleasure sharing his air­craft and flying skills, particu­larly in his Christian life, is obvi­ous.

Archie doesn't advise people to take up flying unless they have a use for the skill.

"It's too expensive unless the person plans to go on and become a professional pilot," he says.

Terry BLAND

Terry Bland quitting show

After two decades as a Leth­bridge hotline broadcaster, Terry Bland is hanging up the j telephones.

Bland shocked his morning lis­teners Friday I with an on-air 1 resignation from the | CJOC current | affairs show, effective June j 1.

Probable changes in the station's pro­gramming were cited in his announcement, which follows a § recent ownership change at the § city's oldest broadcast outlet.

"I took the initiative," Bland said later in an interview. "I've § had the feeling for some time " that perhaps the station was not I as supportive of the program as | it used to be." I

And earlier this week, he said, station manager Brent Seely told him the new owners, i Rogers Cable have called in | consultants to evaluate pro-1 gramming — and his contract I might not be renewed.

'T think the writing was on the wall," said Bland, a profes­sional photographer who's also I planning to sell that business.

But Seely said later no deci-1 sions have been reached. Some discussions had been held about | moving the show to an after- f noon or early evening period, he said.

"I'd like to chat with Terry," ' he said in an interview, after receiving written notice of the resignation as Bland went on | the air.

Bland said he's going to feel "bloody lost" without his radio audience to talk with, but if | changes are coming he wanted to leave "on my terms."

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Playing house A boy of three, a girl of four, Were playing house one day, They played that they were

man and wife, And they were going away. They knocked upon the neigh­

bor's door, The little girl bowed low This is my husband, I'm his

wife We're visiting, you know. Come in, come in, the lady

said, And take yourself a seat I'll bring you both some lem­

onade And something good to eat. She gave them each a big tall

glass A cookie on a plate, She offered them a second

cup Of frosty lemonade. "Oh, no, thank you," the wee

l___s s_i id As she took the small boy's

hand "We really have to go now, My husband wet his pants."

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Bopping along The recent trade show in Picture Butte had something for everyone, no matter what age. Michael Vandenbergh, 13-months, particularly

enjoyed the fashion show and could barely restrair himself from joining the action on stage.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY LAURA CAMPBEU Lynn Cohoe-Pollmans is busy with program planning

Nurses' Week proclaimed Picture Butte Mayor Rick Casson signs a proclamation declaring May 6-12 Alberta Nurses' Week. Looking on are Rose Wenzel, Fran Johnson, Elsie Bulva, and Edith Sauer.

Gem of the Day: Yogi _ when told by a major celebrity, "You look cool," replied, "You don't look so hot yourself."

Provincial badminton competitors Blaine Chronik, Andrea Juris and Nancie Oosterbroek.

1 HAS centre manager Alison Price. Lauren Keith and dad Kevin made a special friend at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit's annual Christmas "Premie Party jastDecember.

Provincial prose

Weighty payoff

Picture Butte Municipal Hospital ad­ministrator Elton Anderson took up the challenge recently to shed a few extra pounds. Hospital staff pledged $20 per pound for all he lost. At weigh in he had

collected $300 for the "Jaws of Life" rescue equipment. Making their payments were from the left Howard Branch, Linda Ballerman, Sandra Rutschke, Jan Tichler and Gloria N e m e c e k .

St. Catherine's School students Jana Ellefson, on the left, and Shanna Chronik recently competed in the 1990 pro­vincial speech championships. Chronik, a Grade 8 student took second in the Junior Oral Interpretation of Literature with "Growltiger's last stand" by T.S. Eliot. Ellefson, a Grade 7 student, took a sixth in the same category with "About Old People" by Jean Little.

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MAYOR RICK CASSON HERALD PHOTO BY AL BEEBER

RANDY OLAFSON WITH AWARD-WINNING MODEL HOME

'Horn hoping to play pro ball in Europe

By RANDY JENSEN of The Herald

The professional basketball leagues of Holland are looking for big, physical players.

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns have their man.

Cam Slomp, a rugged 6-foot-5 forward who graduates from U of L this year, is hoping he can catch on with a second division team in Hol­land next season.

Slomp, a Leth­bridge native who played his high school ball at Immanuel Christian, has been in touch with Jan Dekker, a player-coach with a Dutch sec­ond division team. Now the waiting begins.

If Slomp lands a spot on a team overseas, he would be under the same employment agreement as most professional athletes in Europe.

"The team is sponsored by a major company. You play for that team and you also get a job in the company, said Slomp. "I'm a management major so hopefully thay can get me a job in that area.

"I want to play Division II to get my foot in the door. From that exposure, hopefully I can play Divi­sion I the next year."

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Slomp is going into the venture (or adventure) relatively blind, but he's prepared to take his chances.

"I have no idea what I'm up against. The club phoned me and I'm going to send them a video and from that they'll make up their minds.

"One thing in my favor is I'm only 22 years old. I'm young and still have a few years under my belt. I feel I have a lot left.. .1 was just starting to learn the game this past year.

"I know I have the size and I know what my limitations are. I'm 6-foot-5 and 225 to 230 pounds and they like that. I asked about the play and it's really physical and I fit the bill for that one."

Slomp was the emotional leader for the 'Horns on and off the court, but his season was cut short with an ankle injury in the last few weeks. Slomp underwent surgery on his ankle and is expecting a full recov­ery.

"I still have a month of therapy left on my ankle, but the doctor said it will be better than before. Physically, I'm getting stronger because I've been working out."

Slomp has a lot in his favor besides his size. His father was born in Holland and still has fam­ily there.

"It's family which I've never met. I've heard so much about the country and I would really like to see it."

HERALD PHOTO BY KEVIN KOOY

MARTHA JONASSEN CHECKS WORLD PORTS

Barb Kerkhoff marks in the month's activities.

Volunteers, God Bless Them. Many will be shocked to find When the day of judgment nears That there's a special place in

heaven Set aside for volunteers. Furnished with big recliners, Satin couches and footstools, Where there's no committee

chairmen, No group leaders or car pools. No eager team that needs a

coach, No bazaar and no bake sale, There will be nothing to staple, Not one thing to fold or mail. Telephone lists will be outlawed, But a finger snap will bring Cool drinks and gourmet din­

ners And treats fit for a king. You ask, "Who'll serve these

privileged few And work for all they're

worth?" Why, all those who reaped the

benefits And not once volunteered on

Earth.

JENNIFER JONES:

I don't think it's fair, because French is our second language and we should use it.

ROYAL HUMOR Egad. Local man-about-

town Andy Gibson noticed that Page Six proclaimed that if the new Royal baby, Beatrice, ever sits on the throne, she'll be "Queen Bea."

Quips Andy: "We'll prob­ably never see a Queen Bea, but we will see Prince Charles become King. Then, he and his wife will be known as 'The King and Di.' "

(Hmmmm. Sounds like a great title for a movie.)

oxers One of the best boxing stories of all time might be one

involving a bout between Tony Zale and the colorful Rocky Graziano. Rocky was knocked down. His manag­er hollered at him: "Don't get up until eight. Don't get up until eight." Graziano, lying flat on his back on the canvas looked over at his manager and said: "Uh, uh. What time is it now?"

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Practice, practice and more practice

Spring brings the start of softball season for many local girls as after school and Saturdays become committed to just a few more practice swings. Above Gerry Nichol offers some behind the plate coaching as

Picture Butte's Trish DesRouche takes batting practice. Dan Tolley keeps buys manning the pitching machine. The Pic­ture Butte team participates with Lethbridge teams in softball league action.

Grey cup finalist named A move to liberalize the Picture

Butte Lion's Grey Cup contest resulted in two males in top titles.

Jody Wandler took the Queen title but was followed by Bryson James as Prince and Dylan Purcell as court jester.

Purcell said he thinks the guys in the contest deserve a big thanks for all the ribbing they took but he ad­mits he had fun.

'It was fun to test the gullibility of certain members of the community".

He enjoyed trying different sales pitches and said he enjoyed the experience.

As Prince, Jones said he had fun in the contest and enjoyed the competition.

This year marked the first time

Wandler said she also enjoyed the experience and was surprised to be selected the Queen.

"It was fun and a good experience."

Contestants competed with each other to see who could sell the most Grey Cup game tickets. Money rais­ed from the sales will go back into the community through local projects.

JODY WANDLER — . selected Queen

Environment concern to pupils

The following poems are the results of Coalhurst School Grade 6 students study of environment issues.

As Principal H.T. Gom says "Perhaps there is hope after all"

The solution Hey man, the world is dyin" Leaving us in a fit of cryin'. Listen up 'cause we ain't lying

So get down to business and s tar t tryin.' To save our earth is our cause, Save our environment and change our laws. Our simple solution is to " s top" pollution So let's band together, and s tar t a new revolution.

6G Class of Coalhurst High

Our friend Mother Ear th is goin' to die So blame yourself and not that guy We must recycle, we must reuse

So don't go out and buy new shoes. We made this mess, so let 's confess We need to use toxics less. We all pollute with glee and joy, We think the earth is jus t a toy. Our Mother Ear th is going to end, So let's work together and help our friend. Let 's clean up this mess of ours Cause it 's impossible to live on Mars.

Recycling is not a trend But if it is, may it never end. And years from now we'll see the worth Of helping our dear friend, Mother Ear th .

6R Class of Coalhurst High

Traveling hook As^ volunteer tutor, Elaine Haughian,

olin Thatcher's

EDMONTON — It's only 650 km from Edmonton to Moose Jaw — but to Colin Thatcher it's a lifetime away.

The one-time Saskatchewan cabinet minister and millionaire rancher has spent the last six years behind bars for the mur­der of his ex-wife JoAnn Wilson.

The high life is gone. But it's the simpler plea­

sures that Thatcher misses most as he gazes out from Edmonton Institution.

Pleasures such as riding an old horse named Buck ^ M ^ ^ r a who still grazes the yellow- •^•^• • ' •* ing, autumn grass on the Thatcher ranch west of Moose Jaw, Sask.

"I bought him as a colt in 1962," said Thatcher. "I won't allow (son) Greg to send him off."

The old quarter horse was Thatcher's favorite mount in the good old days when he'd check his 400 head of purebred Hereford cattle.

But Buck will be gone by the time Thatcher is eligible for parole — in an­other 19 years.

Gregory, 25, now takes care of the 3,237-hectare grain and cattle ranch. His brother, Regan, 21, studies law at Univer­sity of Saskatchewan. Sister Stephanie, 16, is in Grade 12 at a Regina high school.

Thatcher said he worries about Greg,

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who is having a tough time running the ranch with low grain prices.

He admitted, in a one-word response to a question, that it's hard being a helpful father behind bars.

Of everything there is to miss while in prison, being apart from family hurts the most, said Thatcher, sitting cross-legged on a chair in a visiting room at Edmon­ton Institution.

Thatcher was reluctant to talk about his personal feelings and emotions, choos­ing instead to spend most of the 90 mi­nutes of an exclusive interview talking about a last-ditch bid to get his case reo­pened by the federal Justice Department.

Road to prison

• ( and JoAnn Kay Geiger marr

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• JoAnn m a r r i e s

• May 1981. JoAnn shot and wounded while standing in her fc__w_.

• C JoAan found stabbed and.

• I of first-degree murder and s P in prison in

A silver-haired Colin Thatcher keeps track of the NFL and writes books in prison.

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He has applied to the justice minister to have evidence reviewed that came to light after he was sentenced.

They are — a scrawled murder confess­ion, a silver hatchet, and two photos of a nude woman.

In addition, other evidence about the getaway car used in Wilson's murder has been sent to the Justice Department, said his lawyer Gerry Allbright.

The handwritten, 11-page letter, hatchet and photos were sent April 23, 1985, to the Regina Leader-Post in a brown paper parcel, said a police report, dated April 24.

The police report said the letter pears to be untrue and the p roduc t of someone ~ ~ ^ ~ unstable."

Police traced it to a prankster in Winnipeg, said Leader-Post editor John Swan.

And convicted killer Calvin Smoker claims he was hired by bikers and destroyed the getaway car used in the murder.

For now, Thatcher waits and hopes. He says he spends a lot of time think­ing about the past. _________

Thatcher, a big sports fan, says he misses going to college and pro football games — he used to regular­ly fly to Chicago with Greg to watch the NFL Bears play at Soldier Field.

He passes the time writing books and watching TV, usually the NFL.

He has written Backrooms: A Story of Politics, published in 1985, about his life as a politician. He has three unpublished manuscripts; one each about his case and the penal system and a work of fiction.

His children, who are still "very sup­portive" of Thatcher, visit him in the prison's conjugal visit trailer reserved for

It's the simple pleasures tliat

Thatcher misses mast as he gazes eat of Edmonton

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families, said Thatcher. Behind bars, exercise has become a

key part of Thatcher's life. He spends three hours a day lifting

weights — shaving 40 lbs. off the 200-lb. frame he carried as a politician.

"It (working out) keeps me from going insane," said Thatcher, dressed in tight, faded blue jeans, high-top sneakers, white socks and a Los Angeles Rams sweater — his favorite football team.

He sports an inexpensive Timex watch on his left wrist.

"What else would you wear in here?" he asks.

His casual apparel is a far cry from the ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ultrasuede leisure suits he ~"m"^~~""™~~ wore when energy minis­

ter under Premier Grant Devine.

Before the thick, iron doors at Edmonton Insti­tution's maximum securi­ty prison slammed behind him, Thatcher looked and acted the part of one of Saskatchewan's most pow­erful and wealthy men.

Unlike most conserva­tive politicians, Thatcher, son of former Saskatche­wan premier Ross That­cher, drove a sleek, yel­

low Corvette to the legislature. Now, his once black mop of hair is

turning silver grey. Those eyes were once backdropped by

a California tan, acquired while sunning at his Palm Springs condo. His friends shared the same economic and social class. Now he rubs elbows with some of Canada's most notorious criminals.

Like the other inmates, Thatcher has a job. He refuses to say what he does. But the former millionaire now earns $60 every two weeks.

Roberta Staler is a reporter for the Edmonton Sun.

'(Working out) keeps me from going insane'

Queen Elizabeth the Queen mother is shown in a recent phOtO. AP LASERPHOTO

Queen Mother turns 90

LONDON (Reuter) — The Queen Mother, who once con­fided that she had found the prospect of becoming Queen "an intolerable honor," has played a major part in estab­lishing the popularity of the Royal Family.

The Queen Mother, who is 90 today, played a pivotal role in renewing the popularity of the monarchy after the abdication of her brother-in-law, King Edward VIII. She is also cre­dited with freeing the court from much of its stuffy Teu­tonic protocol and making roy­alty more accessible to the pub­lic.

In more than five decades of public service as a duchess, a queen and royal dowager, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, as she is officially known, has rarely put a foot wrong.

The fact she is partial to an occasional gin and tonic and a bet on the horses only increases the public's acclaim of the woman they affectionately call "The Queen Mum."

A winning smile and royal wave have become her trade­marks, often copied but never matched by the younger mem­bers of the Royal Family she has helped prepare them for the rigors of public life.

The popular image of the Queen Mother is the charming diminutive, plump matriarch, with a predilection for often flamboyant outfits of feathers and chiffon.

But there is more to her than smiles and tulle.

Her decision to remain in London by her husband as Ger­man bombs rained on the capi­tal in the Second World War earned her the nation's respect and gratitude.

Adolf Hitler called her the most dangerous woman in Europe for her morale-boosting example.

Although born into the aris­tocracy, Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was not groomed for life in the royal spotlight.

She and her shy, stammering husband, the Duke of York, were unexpectedly thrust on to the throne in 1936 when Edward abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

The Queen Mother never for­gave her brother-in-law and his wife, who became Duke and Duchess of Windsor, for forcing her husband, unprepared, on to the throne.

The Duke and Duchess were banished from her court as she set about salvaging the tattered reputation of the Royal Fam­ily.

Her sense of decorum, com­bined with her natural sparkle and wit, were credited with res­toring charm to the monarchy.

On a state visit to Washington in 1939, Eleanor Roosevelt found her "perfect as a Queen: gracious, informed, saying the right thing and kind, but a little self-consciously regal."

Widowed in 1952 after 29 years of marriage, she stepped back from the limelight after her daughter ascended the throne.

She later resumed a hectic schedule, indulging her passion for horse racing, on which she is an acknowledged expert.

Equally happy tramping the countryside or fishing for salmon in tweeds and wading boots, her sense of humor and bubbly personality have never abandoned her.

This year, as always on her birthdays, the Queen Mother will acknowledge cheers and a traditional singing of Happy Birthday by crowds of well-wishers at her London home, Clarence House.

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Tuesday was a big payday for winners in The Herald Bingo. At top Lethbridge Herald circulation manager Les Spielman, left, hands out $300 cheques to the five winners of Bonus Game 3. Collecting cheques were Myrtle Bodie, Alvin Dunn,"-

NHL slaps Grant Fuhr with 1-year suspension

Queen Mother not slowing down yet LONDON (AP) - She likes fast

cars, cricket and betting on horses. She always wears pearls, even when salmon fishing in Scot­land, and her saintly smile is so popular that she uses a see-through umbrella.

She's Queen Mother Elizabeth, diminutive matriarch of the Royal Family, and she turns 90 Saturday.

Britain has been celebrating a four-month birthday party for its favorite granny.

Festivities kicked off April 25 with a reception at Cardiff Castle. Well-wishers waited five deep on the streets outside the castle, including 91-year-old Tryphena Price, who walked more than a kilometre to see the Queen Mother.

"She certainly does not look 90," enthused Price, "and I should know."

Wearing her trademark hat, three strings of pearls and a frothy, pastel dress, she bestowed graceful waves and smiles on her loyal fans. It was hard to imagine that the mother of Queen Eliza­beth is as old as the century, but she shows no signs of slackening her crowded schedule of public appearances.

This year is especially busy with receptions, dinners and gar­den parties, and a gala perfor­mance in her honor featuring opera stars Dame Kiri Te Kan-awa and Placido Domingo, the Royal Ballet, Sir John Gielgud, Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Dame Vera Lynn.

The 27 military units and the 300 organizations over which she pre­sides will mass on London's Horse Guards Parade for a spectacular ceremonial tribute. Commemora­tive coins and stamps feature the royal nonagenarian, along with the inevitable slew of unauth­orized Queen Mother mugs and tea towels for the tourists.

Wednesday she paid a poignant

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visit to London's East End where she and her late husband, George VI, brought comfort during the dark days of the blitz.

The party culminates on her birthday with the Grenadier Guards marching past her Lon­don home playing Happy Birth­day.

The Queen Mother is the oldest member of the Royal Family ever to hold the title conferred on a king's widow.

She was born Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon on Aug. 4, 1900, the ninth child of the Earl and Countess of Strath­more, whose family home was Glamis Castle, legendary home of Shakespeare's Macbeth, in north­east Scotland.

Her family periodically enter­tained King George V and Queen Mary and their children. When Elizabeth married their second son in 1923, after twice refusing, she was the first non-royal bride in centuries to marry so close to

the throne. No one then dreamed that

Edward VIII would abdicate in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, and that his bashful, stuttering younger brother would become King George VI.

"When finally it was known that her husband was to become king, and she queen, she was in bed with the flu," says Tom Corby, author of a new hook about the Queen Mother. "She said \Xf a member of the household, 'Well, we've just got to make the best of it,' and make the best of it she did."

She is credited with restoring stability to the Royal Family, badly shaken by the abdication, and transforming her shy hus­band into a people's king.

Harold Brooks-Baker of Burke's Peerage, a guide to the aristocracy, said the Queen Mother's enduring popularity is rooted in the way she and her hus­band rose to the task of reigning, and made themselves so visible in London during.'the Second World War.

"They never flinched," he said in an interview.

Elizabeth rejected Winston Churchill's advice to move to Canada, and after bombs hit Buckingham Palace, the mon-archs' London residence, in Sep­tember 1940, she said: "I'm glad we've been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face."

George died of lung cancer in 1952, leaving her a widow at age 51, and she went into seclusion until Churchill cajoled her into returning to public life.

She still refers to her husband as "the King" and declines public appearances on the anniversaries of his birth, marriage and death. Most biographers say she believes the strain of being king hastened his death, and that she

never fully forgave Wallis Simp­son for her part in the abdica­tion.

Today, her image combines angelic virtue with fun-loving earthiness.

Alone among a generally abste­mious family, the Queen Mother enjoys an occasional pint of beer or a gin and tonic. She's a deft hand with card tricks. She's mad about the races and breeds her own horses.

A television documentary marking her 85th birthday dis­closed that Clarence House, her London home, is the only private residence in Britain known to have a "blower," the service pro­viding betting shops with race results and running commen­taries on horse races.

Thriller writer Dick Francis, who was her jockey from 1953 to 1956, said in an interview, "She" puts everyone she meets at their ease straight away and she's so knowledgeable about the things she's interested in, like racing."

Although the Queen Mother appears to be in robust health, a 1986 leg injury stubbornly refused to heal and,she was hospitalized that year with a throat spasm suf­fered during a fish dinner. Four years earlier, surgeons had to remove a fish bone from her throat.

Corby attributes her good health and longevity to the fact "she can't accept illness and she regards Aspirin almost as a dan­gerous drug."

Her routine rarely varies: breakfast and newspapers in bed as a piper parades outside her window; up at 9 a.m. and on the telephone to her daughter down the street at Buckingham Pal­ace.

It's a call relished by palace switchboard operators, who get to say: "Your Majesty? I have Her Majesty on the line, Your Maj­esty."

Pete Rose pays the ultimate price "What'ya think about the Pete Rose deal?"

asked Slats. "Is it fair?" He cheated on his income tax. Now he must

pay the price. So, yes, I consider five months in prison fair.

"I'm not talking about that. I mean the big question. Is it fair that now they probably won't let him in the Hall of Fame?"

You consider being barred from the Hall of Fame of greater significance than being sent to prison?

"Sure. What's five months? He'll spend one-third of the time sleeping anyway, so that's only about three months when he'll know what's going on. But the Hall of Fame — that's for­ever."

Nothing is forever. In 1,000 years, who will care if he's in the Hall of Fame?

"Don't be so sure. What if some Japanese archeologists are digging around this country and they find some old ruins, and they see Ty Cobb and all the others, but they don't see Pete Rose, even though he got more hits than Cobb. How'll that look?"

I don't know how it will look. With all the serious problems and upheaval in the world, does it really matter?

"Well, maybe not at the Washing­ton Press Club, but this is an ordi­nary saloon, so it matters here."

True. In which case I think it is fitting punishment for him to be barred from the Hall of Fame.

"Then you're wrong, which you usually are, except when you agree with me."

How can you say I'm wrong? He clearly violated the rules of base­ball, which forbid betting on games, especially those involving your own team. And he is now a convicted felon. Would you put such a person in the Hall of Fame?

"OK, I agree, he goofed. But mostly he was unlucky."

You attribute his problems to bad luck?

"Sure. I read that there's about $100 billion in income taxes that won't get paid this year. And the tax snoops only catch up with about one-fourth of it. So that leaves $75 billion that people and businesses get away with not paying. So the odds are about 3-to-l that you won't get caught cheating, unless you're unlucky or stupid."

But three wrongs do not make a right. "C'mon, you're sounding like Ann Landers.

Or look at it this way — what if he was a lawyer or a doctor?"

Well, what if? "Would he be barred from practicing his

trade? Of course not. If you're a lawyer, you can go to prison for cheating your clients, tak­ing kickbacks, all kinds of stuff. Then after you serve your time, you say you learned your les­son and take regular showers and don't spit on sidewalks, and they give you your license back. And if you're a doc and get nailed for not paying taxes, you don't even lose your license. I mean, if every doc who kinked on his income tax was in jail, you'd have to go to Canada to

get your tonsils out." But you are overlooking his most serious

offence, at least in the eyes of baseball. He bet on games, including those played by his own team.

"Yeah, but when he bet, he always bet they'd win. It ain't like he was throwing the games. Not like Ty Cobb and some other guys in the Hall of Fame."

That has never been proven in a court of law.

"Of course not, They hushed it up. But they

You don't see bookies blowing people away with Uzis."

That may be true, but betting still violates the rules of our great national pastime. It taints the purity of our national sport.

"C'mon. Part of the tradition of baseball is cheating."

How can you say that? I would accuse you of being a dirty commie, except they no longer exist.

"How can I say that? What about the spit-ball? That's cheating, but the announcers

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know it happened. Ty Cobb rigged games. His team took a dive and he won money betting against them. So how come he got off the hook?"

They had different standards in those days. ' 'They sure did. You got guys today who have

been nailed for sniffing coke. They go away and talk to a shrink for six weeks, and everything is OK. And some of them will wind up in the Hall of Fame. So what's worse, betting or snorting?

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laugh and say what a sly guy the pitcher is for getting away with it. Or the Vaseline ball. Or when the pitcher hides sandpaper in his glove. Everybody says, 'Wow, what a cagey charac­ter.' Or when a guy is tagged out, but the umpire blows it. Does the guy stand up like a man and say: 'Umpire, I must be truthful, I was out.' Of course he don't. Is that honest? It's like getting extra dough in change in a store and not giving it back. It ain't exactly stealing, but it's cheating. So cheating goes on all the time in baseball."

Well, there is no point in arguing about it. The baseball writers who vote on the Hall of Fame will make the final decision.

"Yeah, and I'll bet none of them ever bet with a bookie or kinked on their tax return."

"I SHOULD HAVE KEPT THE 8OVQ0BT THROWN HIM AWAY."

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Curling season has arrived once again. Like many other Albertans, Picture Butte sen­iors enjoy playing one of Can­ada's most popular winter sports. The Seniors Curling Club, which has about 20 to 24 members, plays three times a week and occasionaly takes on the Coaldale seniors.

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The St. Catherine's Junior High drama students presented two one-act comedies to a packed house this month. Above Shawna Parks, Cori Watson, Jolene Rudelich and Jennifer Juris appear in a scene from Comin' Around The Mountain. Carie Courtoreille steals a scene in Feudin.

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The top senior high athletic awards were presented to from the left, Blaine Chronik,

Sheryl Benson, Richelle Casson and Murray Trechka.

The hidden treasure Steven Foord appears in his search of buried treasure among the books in the Picture Butte Municipal Library. Children in the library's summer program took part in the event organized by the Chinook Arch Library Project as a means of increase the usage of the library.

CAST OF CHARACTERS SUPPORTING CAST

'COMIN' ROUND THE MOUNTAIN

Maw Judkins (Elviry)

Pap Judkins

Daisy Judkins

Zeke Bemis

Dynamite Ann

Mrs. Hortense Belmont - Cliff

Millicent Lovell

Carey Newbold

- Shauna Parks

- Dennis Andron

- Janis Foord

- Duane Chervenka

- Cori-Jo Watson

- Jolene Rudelich

- Jennifer Juris

- Brad Bulycz

Director - Linda Ellefson

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Jude Talbot

Maw Talbot

June Talbot

Wally Wolpin

El lie May Botts

Matt Bascom

Betsy Bascom

- Brent Bulycz

- Carie Courtoreille

- Shanna Chronik

- Michael Stroeve

- Jana Ellefson

- Dennis Stroeve

- Tricia DesRoche

Roger Zeinstra

Marye Dooper

Tara O'Donnell

Charity Van Nistelrooy

Tammy Brassard

Tanya Brassard

Shauna Stroeve

Crystal DseRoche

Tanya Stroeve

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Treats Eatery for donating the Caesar Salad

Dressing.

Mrs. Vanelli's for donating Spaghetti Sauce.

Catelli's for donating Spaghetti.

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The top senior high athletic awards were presented to from the left, Blaine Chronik,

_ Sheryl Benson, Richelle Casson and Murray Trechka.

July wedding Bill and Maria Buckman of Pic­

ture Butte are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Shelly Ann_ to Robert Charles, son of Bob and Beth Bar­clay of Coalhurst. Wedding to take place July 28, 1990 at 3 p.m. at McKillop United Church.

Temple wedding Dean and Margaret Lawlor of

Picture Butte are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Kaylana, to Rory Gene, son of John and Jean Woolf of Coal­dale. They will be sealed for time and eternity, Friday, July 20 in the Jordan River Temple at West Jor­dan, Utah. A reception will be held in their honor, Aug. 3 in Picture Butte.

July vows John and Donna Timmermans of

Indus and Jon and Shirley Stevens of Picture Butte are pleased to announce the fortcoming marriage of their children, Karen Elizabeth and John Maurice. The wedding will take place July 21, 1990 at 3 p.m. in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Calgary.

Wed in Hawaii Shelly Jean and David Edward

Sauchuk were married in a beauti­ful, traditional'ceremony at Wai-mea Falls on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Jan. 31, 1990. Shelly is the only daughter of Margaret and Marshall Semenuik of Taber and David is the only son of Margaret and David (Bud) Sauchuk of Turin, Alberta. The happy couple have made their home in Taber.

October wedding Mr. and Mrs. John Mehalko wish

to announce the forthcoming mar­riage of their youngest daughter, Donna, to Mr. John Colapinto, son of Mrs. Carol Colapinto and the late Dr. Vincent Colapinto of Toronto, Ont. The marriage will take place in October.

October wedding Mr. and Mrs. Kent Reiter of Iron

Springs are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Robin Dee, to Conrad Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Withage of Monarch. Wed­ding to take place Oct. 20,1990 at 2 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church.

August vows Hank and Alice Brouwer of Pic­

ture Butte are proud to announce the forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Lynette Christine, to Sean Alan, son of Doug and Karen Barker of Hanna, Alberta. The wedding will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, 1990 at 2 p.m. at Iron Springs Christian Reformed Church.

September vows Keith and Marlene Aiken of Leth­

bridge are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their only daughter, Bonny Rae, to Jeffrey Trent Bowes, son of James and Edith Bowes of Langenburg, Sask. Wedding to take place Sept. 1,1990 in Lethbridge.

Summer vows Mr. Reg Romaniuk and Mrs.

Myrtle Romaniuk are pleased to announce the forthcoming mar­riage of their daughter, Denene Elizabeth, to Glenn Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Geddes. The wedding will take place on Aug. 25. 1990 at 3 p.m. at the First United Church in Lethbridge, Alta.

50th anniversary Anno and Hilda Nieboer, along

with their children, invite friends and relatives, to join with them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. An open house will be held Tuesday, July 17,1990, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ericksen's Restaurant. No gifts by request.

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We invite friends and neighbors to join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of our parents, Albert and Ruth Posterski. An open house will be held Sunday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 516 Centennial Ave., Picture Butte. No gifts by request.

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May wedding John and Betty Heinonen of Pic­

ture Butte, Alberta are pleased to announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Cathy, to Ken, second son of Emil and Elsie Miller of Weyburn, Sask. Ken and Cathy were married May 24, 1990 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kissim-mee, Florida. The wedding was fol­lowed by a honeymoon in Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reiter of Iron Springs, Alta. are pleased to announce the forthcoming mar­riage of their daughter Erin Louise to Terry Reed Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Picture Butte, Alta. The wedding will take place Nov. 3, 1990 at 2 p.m. in the Picture Butte Trinity United Church.

June zvedding announcement

Blake and Mary Holtman, of Taber, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Janene Velvann to Wayne Todd, son of Adrien and Shirley Stensrud, of Bow Island. Wedding to take place June 30, 1990 at 4:00. p.m. at the Knox United Church, Taber, Alberta.

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May wedi John and Betty Heir,

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Knox United Church Taber, AB Canada

Officiating: Rev. Don Collett Organist: Mrs. Joan Croskery

PROGRAM

Organ Prelude

Candle Lighting:

Rita Raca and Jenny Russell

Duet:

The Lord's Prayer - Malotte Adrien Stensrud and Gail McNeely

Wedding Processional:

Hymn to Joy - Wagner The Wedding March - Beethoven

Scripture Reading:

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Sharla Stensrud

Best Man:

Brad McNeely

Groomsmen:

Randy Penner Mike Herauf

Brian Stensrud

Matron of Honor

Shirley Astalos

Bridesmaids:

Deedee MacKenzie Leah Lougheed Michele DeBona

Jx. Bridesmaids

Andrea Jaren Holtman Christee Lee Astalos

Ring Bearers:

Justin Weatherhead Brayden Astalos

Flower Girls:

Janelle Drake Mindy-Rae Holtman

Honorary Ring Bearer:

Fraser Holtman

Honorary Flower Girl:

Courtney Stensrud

Ushers:

Jerry Schnell Allan Schussler

Vows

Usherettes:

Rita Raca Jenny Russell

Exchange of Rinnc

Signing of the Register

Solos: The Rose

Theme from Ice Castles

Soloist: Cheri May Flute: Susie Jones

Recessional

Trumpet Tune - Clarke

May wedding John and Betty Heinonen of Pic­

ture Butte, Alberta are pleased to announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Cathy, to Ken, second son of Emil and Elsie Miller of Weyburn, Sask. Ken and Cathy were married May 24, 1990 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kissim-mee, Florida. The wedding was fol­lowed by a honeymoon in Florida.

November wedding Mr. and Mrs. Barry Reiter of

Iron Springs, Alta. are pleased to announce the forthcoming mar­riage of their daughter Erin Louise to Terry Reed Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Picture Butte, Alta. The wedding will take place Nov. 3, 1990 at 2 p.m. in the Picture Butte Trinity United Church.

• Tammy Johnson, 19, works at Peter and Clarke's Hair Com­pany and will soon be a licenced hair stylist.

"It was a childhood goal (to enter the pageant). I used to watch pageants and dream about it. I was encouraged by the peo­ple at work," she adds.

Johnson was born and raised on a farm near Picture Butte. She was graduated from Picture

'Butte High School and then attended the Alberta Beauty

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Under 12 - Division Champs Picture Butte Vikings (sponsored by Juris Auction). From front left: Kris Stroeve, Yves Dooper, Tyler Anderson, Neil Brandhorst, David Trechka, David Stroeve, Kathy Stroeve, Kirsten Zeinstra, Cheislan Nieboer, Scott Drake, Kevin Lomon, Kent Kerkhoff, Ryan Oosterbroeck, Mike Secretan. Missing: Naomi Stronks. Coach: Andy Oosterbroeck, Asst.: Margaret Lomon (far right), Asst.: Florence Drake.

TAMMY JOHNSON

St. Catherine awards presented

St. Catherine's School. MVP's from the left, Michael Stroeve, Shauna Parks, Brent

Bulycz, Cori Watson and Clayton Capton.

Track results Dorothy Dalgliesh School held

their annual tabloid track meet on Fri., May 15th under ideal weather conditions. The Dalgliesh Home and School ran the consession in the school gym.

The Cobras won the Jean Ober Memorial Shield for the team ac­cumulating the most points.

Cobras 1st with 1187 pts., Thunder­bolts 2nd with 1109 pts., Bobcats 3rd with 972 pts. and Cheetahs 4th with 971 pts.

Class winners were as follows:

DBOYS Curtis Oliver-43 pts., Micheal

Secretan-38 pts., Mark Ballermann-34 pts., Eric Payne and Scott Drake-33 pts., Ricky Philips and Corne Reimer-29 pts.

LEONA KING

Leona King is president of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta and is also co-owner of Hunt Insur-anc

. She is a southern Albertan and has lived in a few different places while she was growing up. She has lived in Picture Butte and worked in Lethbridge for the past 15 years. What is schizophrenia?

It's a biochemical imbalance in the brain in which, in a lot of cases, there is actual damage to the brain. How many people in southern Alberta may be affected by it?

We could be looking at anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 just in southern Alberta. The numbers are pretty high as far as taking up hospital beds.

The only people who take up more beds than schizophrenia patients are stroke patients (and) the costs in long-term care are astronomical for this disease. Do you think there are many people who haven't been diagnosed with the disease?

I'm sure there are. In the begin­ning stages it's not easy to _ag nose. And there's a lot of people that don't know they're ill. They have disordered thinking, they become paranoid, they have delu­sions and they believe things that are not real. How large is the Lethbridge chap­ter of the society?

There are very few numbers con­sidering the number of people that are touched by this illness. Is the stigma attached to schizo­phrenia diminishing?

I think so, it's coming around. Already people question me about it. The majority of people, once they've found out about it, are very r-nmnassionate

Dawn Zalesak returns as pool supervisor.

part in the event. Although her schedule has been busy she has en­joyed learning modelling and public speaking.

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"You can get so much out of it." Her family, friends and manage­

ment were behind her decision to enter from the beginning. Wauters entered the pageant because she thought it would be fun and would give her a chance to satisfy her in­terest in modelling.

She is surprised she is now one of the semi-finalists but the experience will open doors for her in the future.

Johnson is a graduate of the Pic­ture Butte High School and is pursu­ing a career in hair styling. She at­tended the Alberta Beauty School course and is working at Peter and Clark's Hair Company,

Having recently completed her ap­prenticeship hours, she plans to write her licensing test later this summer.

Johnson enjoys sewing in her free time and has sewn several bridesmaid's dresses and her own graduation dress. She also lists waterskiing as one of her many interests.

"I like to keep really active," Johnson says.

As the fourth child in a family of nine, she admits she's never lonely and is enjoying the preparations for the pageant.

"It's always been a goal, an am­bition of mine to enter the pageant."

She is surprised at her selection as a semi-finalist and admits she is scared but feeling good about her

Lost and found blues THe final chore of the school year is usually sorting through all the junk left behind by students eager to start their vacation. At Picture Butte High School Betty-Lou Mazutinec was busy trying to sort through all the leftovers in hopes of encouraging students to claim their belongings.

Richelle Casson accepts the Karri Sucher Memorial Award from Charmaine Sucher.

Lawyers say the funniest things

This came from a tran­script of a lawyer's ques­tioning of a pathologist in a California case: "Now," the lawyer asked, "Do you recall approximately the time that you examined the body of Mr. Edgington at the Rose Chapel?"

"It was in the evening," the pathologist answered. "The autopsy started at about 8:30 p.m."

"And Mr. Edgington was dead at the time, is that cor­rect?" the lawyer contin­ued.

"No," the pathologist replied, "He was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy."

The class champions from the left, in front, are Kevin Renning, Jennifer Juris and Dar­ren Van Raay. In the back are Clinton Cap-

ton, Shauna Parks, Jolene Rudelich and Cori-Jo Watson.

Immanuel Christian vice-principal Henry Heinen J

D e b a t o r s r e c a l l n a t i o n a l t o u r n a m e n t A Picture Butte debating team will

finish this school year with a host of new achievements and memories.

Competing at the national level earlier this spring, Margo Price and Stacey Malitowski had to use all their abilities as they faced new debating styles, challenging new ideas and a Canada-wide perspec­tive on current issues.

"I thought it was the best three days of my life," says Price.

The Grade 9 pair placed in the top three at the provincials earlier this year and made the trip to the na­tionals in Winnipeg with their coach Charmaine Sucher.

"They did just super," Sucher said.

The trip marked the first time for Sucher at the nationals as a coach and she says it was the most rewar­ding experience she has had. It was almost inspiring to see students at that level of dealing with issues, says Sucher.

The format of the tournament re­quired students to use all three debating styles which posed challenging forJMalitowski and Price who had used only the discussion style.

The pair, who did not debate

Stacey Malitowski and partner Margo Price with their coach Charmaine Sucher.

together at nationals because of the structure of the tournament, were

.able to learn new debating styles from their partners and were also able to teach their style of debating.

The competition was hosted by an all-girls private school, Balmoral

Hall, and most of those in the na­tionals came from private schools where debating is emphasized.

"It's overwhelming to be able to rank up with them," says Malitowski.

In Alberta he says he felt

-somewhat like a big fish in a medium-sized pond but at nationals he felt like a little fish in an ocean.

He placed in the top half of the results and says although the event was difficult and challenging it was also interesting and exciting. Malitowski said he felt honored to have been one of six students to ad­vance to nationals in a province of 600 debators at his level.

"I thought it was something I could look back at and be proud of, no matter what achievements I make in the future."

Price, who also placed in the top half and was 18th overall in speaker points out of a ranking of 60 placings, enjoyed meeting new people and get­ting to know the feelings of students from all over Canada.

She says she wasn't scared during the competition but was eager, win or lose, to gain the most from the experience.

"I didn't want to leave at all." She made a number of new friends

and in speaking with students from all over Canada she saw many na­tional issues from a new perspective, including Meech Lake.

She was forced to see a new side of issues such as Quebec separatism as well.

"Now it's kind of a scary thought for me."

Up against the best private school debators, Malitowksi said they were competing with students who came from schools with populations larger than their home town.

"Thanks to us now Picture Butte is known from coast to coast."

Malitowski says he was surprised

to find the other debators did not fit the sterotype of what a lot of people think a debater acts and looks like.

"There were so many people that I could relate to. I didn't want to come home."

The three-day event may not have been long but Malitowski said it was enough time to make a lot of friends.

"First impressions are really important."

Price has kept in contact with several of her new friends and says she is looking forward to another shot at the nationals.

Both students say they will con­tinue with their debating in high school. Without a national competi­tion at the Grade 10 level the pair will have to wait for their Grade 11 and Grade 12 years for another chance to advance.

Their coach says she is pleased with their efforts at nationals. Their placing at the national level was a tribute to themselves, their school and the province, Sucher said.

However, they may have gained the most from the social aspect of the event.

By exchanging new ideas with other students they realized there was a broader base to national issues, Sucher said.

"These experience were very worthwhile."

Billeted out during their stay in Winnipeg, the trio all gained a dif­ferent experience and memories.

"Learning becomes really rele­vant when you do this," said Sucher.

The trip was a thrill for her and she was very proud of Price and Malitowski.

alitowski steps down Picture Butte town councillor

Richard Malitowski dropped a bomb on Mayor Rick Casson and the rest of town council August 13 when he announced that he would be resign­ing by the end of next month.

Malitowski, who has served four years as a councillor in Picture Butte, said that it was with deep regret that he made the announce­ment, but felt he was forced to decide between his career and his seat on the council.

"I've enjoyed my time on council and I feel bad about doing it, but I had to make a choice between my position here and my job," he said before giving the chairman's report from the Planning and Economic Development Services Committee.

Since being elected as president of the Construction and General Workers Union in June, Malitowski said that his new job commitments were too demanding to allow him to do proper service to his position as a town councillor.

RICHARD MALITOWSKI . . . other committments

Monthly meetings that he must now attend in Calgary as president of the union would conflict with town council's bi-weekly meetings.

He also said that the extra time he now has to spend travelling would also interfere with his duties on town council.

Mayor Rick Casson expressed some surprize with the announce­ment, but commented that Malitowski had to do what he felt was best for his family and the council.

Casson declined to comment on when, or if, a by-election would be held to fill the vacant seat until he has received, an official letter of resignation from Malitowski.

Malitowski, who is moving his family to Lethbridge where he has already bought a house, expects to step down from his position by September 30.

Mcllroy resigns town manager post

Coaldale's top administrative posi­tion is now open following the Friday resignation of the town manager.

Earl Mcllroy, a 17-year veteran of Coaldale's municipal affairs, sub­mitted a request for early retire­ment, citing personal reasons.

"This may come as a surprise to council but now is the appropriate time to make the decision to step down," he said.

Mayor Alex Hann said Mcllroy's resignation was accepted with regret by council.

"The town certainly wishes Earl well," the mayor said. "We thank him and recognize him for the job he has done for Coaldale."

Hann said steps will be taken im­mediately to begin the replacement process. Plans to establish an assis­tant manager position are tem­porarily on hold, until the main ad­ministrative vacancy is filled.

Mcllroy will leave the post he has held since Aug. 1,1974 at the end of December.

The County of Lethbridge No. 26 wishes to congratulate the gra­duands of 1990 and wish them well in their future endeavors.

PICTURE BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL Richard Bahler

• Jeff Bahler Linda Barat Cindy Blair Trevor Brassard Gab/ielle Broers Stephanie Bulva AAonique Campmans Richelle Casson Blaine Chronik Darren Cook John Degenstein Lori Desroches John Fisher Darlene Gormley Jenny Grant Astrid Grisnich . Angela Gruss Clayton Gurr Kelly Hage

1 David Heins Doreen Hildebrandt Pauline Humphrey Kathy Jensen Jacqueline Jordan

Jacqueline Juris Darren Kitt Kimberley Maclean Michelle Nadeau Megumi Ohkubo Chris Oliver Tanya Oosterbroek Marilyn Overeem Curtis Penner Michelle Phillips Chad Russell Tara Sawa Jeff Smart Jodi Smith Jenny Sparkes Chad Thompson Richard Tolley Murray Trechka Clifton Twedt Michelle Van Raay Robert Wigand Heather Woods Cliff Yanke Jaci Zalesak

Financial gift The North County Minor Hockey Association was on the receiving end of a gift this week from the Picture Butte Lions Club. Lori Sincennes, vice-president of minor hockey, accepts the $500 cheque from club treasurer LeRoy Howg.

SHERYL BENSON . . . league allstar

GUESS WHO'S 3 0 ? CONGRATULATIONS!

As Sinatra grows older — his light baritone has gotten deeper and richer — he exudes vitality. Still, Sinatra may be thinking about his age.

During a toast on an upcom­ing TV special, he lifts his glass and says, "May you all live to be 400 years old, and may the last voice you hear be mine."

Daddy's girl Jodi Smith took to the dance floor in Picture Butte Fri­day in the arms of her father, Noel, as did many other area graduates. Three county high schools have officially marked the end of high school with ceremonies, dancing and Darties for their students.

Graduates look to new beginnings By KATHY BLY

Picture Butte High School's Class of 1990 shared their "one moment in time" Friday with a capacity crowd of friends and family.

With the theme, "This Is A Time For New Beginnings" the graduands were given a few words of advice and a chance to thank their teachers and parents for helping them through 12 years of schooling.

Following the traditional banquet for parents, graduands, escorts and invited guests, each graduand was introduced.

Teachers Sam Perverseff and Glenn Secretan related unique qualities, future plans and often events from their school years as way of introduction.

The Class of '90 sang "One Mo­ment in Time" accompanied by fellow graduands Michelle Phillips and Jaci Zalesak. Guest speaker Jean Valgardson offered some in­sight on the choices and decision yhich the graduands will be facing. She challenged them to choose

heir own path and be willing to allow themselves to make mistakes and change their plans.

"Where do you go from here with what you've gained from Picture Butte High School?" she asked.

As Dean of Natural and Social Sciences at the Lethbridge Com­munity College and with 25 years in­volvement in post secondary educa­tion, Valgardson did stress continu­ing education after high school.

She also encouraged students to delay further schooling if they feel they need more time. She added it is all right to change direction midstream if their goals or desires change.

Valgardson, who was born and raised in Vauxhall, said her small town roots have helped to shape her and would also provide a base for the PBHS Class of '90.

She stressed the need for personal commitment and said a lot of hear­tache, confusion and desperation can be avoided if students give themselves enough time to make their own decisions about the future.

Students at PBHS have gained to specific things from their school. They have developed their people or personal skills and they have also developed a value system, she said.

In order to be successful students need to believe in themselves.

Valgardson told the graduands to ask for help when they need it and to make sure they always strive to learn as much as they can.

"What yonneed to do is give back as much as you get. Success lies not in doing what others think is great but what you know is right."

In her reply to the toast to the teachers Mary Oikawa challenged the graduands to "strive, seek, find and never yield."

In her retirement year Oikawa was also honored by the graduating class and was presented with her own personalized license plate which reads, "OUR MRS 0."

In his toast to the graduands George Hanna complimented the students on their traditional view of graduation. He said each graduand should be involved in something important.

"Be a somebody in your new beginning."

The valedictory address conclud­ed the evening as Jeff Smart thank­ed his fellow classmates for selecting him as valedictorian. He said the graduands were grateful for teacher and parent support but also the sup­port of friends.

Smart expressed the need for the graduands to believe in themselves and be willing to use their talents*

The grand march was followed by an evening of dancing for family and friends as the Class of '90 celebrated their first 12 years of education.

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The Grand March is the most visual part of graduation

JEFF SMART

The graduands presented retiring teacher Mary Oikawa, who has headed up the graduation planning for 15 years, with a personalized license plate. Making the presentation is Jenny Sparkes.

Pianist Michelle Phillips accompanies her fellow graduands during the ceremony.

i ne guest speaker was followed by a second musical number which in­cluded five graduands, Stephanie Bulva, Richard Bahler, Megumi Ohkubo, Darren Cook and Richelle Casson.

Toasts to the parents, teachers and graduands were also offered. In her toast to the parents Casson thanked them for helping to mold and build the character of their children.

In response her parents Jeanene and Rick told the graduands to remember where their roots were and where their homes would always be.

• COMEDIAN COP: After a man — dressed in bikini briefs with a bag over his head — robbed a Montreal store, he fell from a balcony during his es­cape attempt, breaking both ankles and biting off part of his tongue. Cracked one cop at the scene: "Now he can't sing and he c a n ' t dance."

Hire-a-student crackdown Special agents Dylan Purcell, Andrea Juris and Margo Price caught Picture Butte 's Wendy Jones without a Hire-a-Student button on. Jones now has to hire a student

for at least two hours. Brent Nemecek in the chair, didn't seem to mind the hair cut interruption.

HERALD PHOTO BY ELWOOD FERGUSON

w 11 Family counsellor Milton Iwaasa, on the librarian Doreen Warnock for a self-help

T ? V ^ ^ o n s - E u r e k a - W a r n e r Health book presentation. Libraries through out Unit and FCSS joins board member Elton the county also received the books Anderson and Picture Butte Municipal

Keith named CA partner Partners and senior managers

of Peat Marwick Thorne char­tered accoun­tants' Leth­bridge branch were told this week Kevin Keith of the city has been named a part­ner in the firm.

Keith, after graduating from the Uni­versity Of Kevin KEITH Alberta with a Bachelor of Com­merce degree, has spent 11 years at the Lethbridge PMT operation. He is currently a senior manager in the tax and financial planning department. His appointment is effective Sept. 1.

Peat Marwick Thorne is Can­ada's largest chartered accoun­tant firm.

EVA PIORKOWSKI of Lethbridge returns a shot during second round action in table tennis Friday at the Seniors Games.

Local radio . personality fired

Long-time radio talk show host Terry Bland was fired Monday from his CJOC current affairs show.

The firing comes on the heels of his on-air resignation Friday when he told listeners the sta­tion was not as supportive of his program as it once was.

Bland said today he wanted to spend the next two or three days saying goodbye and high­lighting memorable programs. He was to end his 20-year stint this Friday.

"I 'm just sorry we had to fin­ish like this," said Bland. "I lis­tened this morning and not a bloody word. Terry Bland never existed. After 20 years to not have an opportunity to shake hands with somebody and say thanks very much — I feel very sad about it."

CJOC station manager Brent Seely said he couldn't live with the innuendo Bland was using in both his Friday and Monday shows.

"I felt we should terminate this relationship a couple of days early," said Seely.

Seely was also upset with how Bland notified the station he was quitting.

Seely said Bland's resigna­tion was handed to Seely's sec­retary with instructions not to give it to Seely until Bland was already on the air.

ma EARL MCILROY

Earl Mcllroy, town manager of Coaldale, scored a respect­able seven out of 10 in this week's tough trivia quiz. While movie musicals proved no problem, Earl was up the creek without a paddle on question No. 3.

Keep a lookout for... Butte Hotel's 1st Annual "Farm Crawl"

Saturday June 16th Come help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary and raise funds for the "Jaws of Life". Watch for upcom­ing events at the hotel: • Lip Sync - July 6 & 7 • Wagon Races - July 13 & 14th. Join the 10th Anniversary Party from July 1 to July 14th. Grand Prize Draw July 14th. Entry Forms for all events can be obtained at the Butte Hotel.

Butte Hotel • 732-4546

to MERLE GASSNER proud owner of a brand new

1990 Hyundai Excel Merle won this car Saturday, May 26 at WINNERS BINGO!

Merle won this car Saturday, May 26 at WINNERS BINGO!

WINNERS BINGO

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Tune up It's too wet to be in the fields so George Todd takes advantage of the rainy weather to work on his seeder east of Nobleford.

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DEIMUTH WITH TRUSTY TRUCK AT CITY ELEVATOR

Handling costs reduce farmers' grain income

By RIC SWIHART of The Herald

TURIN — Initial, final, Canadian Wheat Board, net income, gross income might be common grain industry terms for most farmers, but most urban Canadians don't understand.

Lawrence Deimuth says that lack of understanding is what gives too many urban residents the idea that grain farmers are wealthy.

Deimuth, who farms an exten­sive land base in this farming com­munity, would like to take home what many of his city cousins think grain farmers make, but there are costs that aren't common knowl­edge.

Part of the problem is the way grain prices are reported, he says.

The major grains produced in Canada are marketed through the wheat board, the sole export mar­keting agency for wheat, oats and barley.

Every spring, the board announces its initial prices for the grains. The initial price is an esti­mate of the income the board will earn for farmers for the sale of var­ious types and grades of grain through the following crop year Aug. 1 to July 31.

The initial price is low enough allow a cushion for the federal gov­ernment. If the world price drops, and the income pool for wheat, for instance, is short of the money paid out in initial prices, the federal treasury picks up the loss.

Of course, if the world price increases, or if the initial price esti­mate was too low, farmers receive a final payment after all the costs and expenses of selling the grain are deducted.

Deimuth's problem is explaining to anybody interested that farmers don't take home the initial price announced by the wheat board.

There are expenses that come off before a cheque is issued.

The two major grains grown by Deimuth are good examples of the confusion over income. The initials for the two grains is the variable — $4.50 a bushel for spring wheat and $4.09 a bushel for durum.

Then comes the deductions right off the top that reduces Deimuth's take-home income.

The Western Grain Transporta­tion Agency freight rate from Turin to Vancouver is $30.31 a tonne. The producer pays $9 a tonne or 24 1/2 cents a bushel. The federal govern­ment pays $21.31 a tonne.

The country elevator charges farmers 21 cents a bushel to handle the grain at the local delivery point and a cleaning tariff of 5.5 cents a bushel is charged at Vancouver.

So Deimuth's spring wheat, advertised at $4.50 a bushel, earns him $3.99 a bushel, and his durum, advertised at $4.09 a bushel, earns him $3.58 a bushel.

When or if there is a final pay­ment, the farmer also pays some costs, including storage, freight adjustment and operating costs, which includes wheat board admin­istration.

But that doesn't mean that urban residents understand, he says.

When the final payment is made, headlines scream farmers receive a big shot in the arm. But often, it comes across like the federal gov­ernment is giving farmers a sub­sidy, he said.

Deimuth said the final payment is just a final accounting for farm­ers, a system that lets the wheat board close the accounts for a given crop year and pay farmers the rest of uie money their grain earned on the basis of the number of bushels and quality of grain individual farmers delivered. •

Future looks good, says Picture Butte mayor By GARRY ALLISON

Of The Herald PICTURE BUTTE - The

mayor of this town has been here since 1970 — he grew up in Diamond City — and now he wouldn't live anywhere else.

Rick Casson says Picture Butte, where his wife was born and where they've raised their children, has been a town he's enjoyed.

From a fiscal point he says the 'Butte is in relatively good financial shape, "actually excellent shape," he says. Last year's citizen response to taxes was superb with less than two per cent in outstanding taxes remaining.

Picture Butte is strongly based on agriculture, Casson says, from commerce and trade oriented businesses to beets, feedlots, grain, dairies and mixed farms.

"Agriculture keeps us thriv­ing," says the mayor. "Over the past eight to 10 years agri­culture has been our cushion from the oil patch. We haven't gone through the boom and bust of some of the nothern towns.

"For us, with irrigation, we haven't been hurt as bad with recent droughts as say towns like Barons. Here with irriga­tion we've always had some kind of a crop because of our diversification."

Casson feels strongly positive about the Oldman River Dam and the impact it will have on his town and area. He says the large dugouts at feedlots depend heavily on irri­gation water.Its more than just a hundred or so farmers who rely on irrigation, its towns and cities and people who use farm

products. A direct spinoff of irrigation

is the new Butte Forage Pro­cessors plant in town, an alfalfa cubing and pulverizing opera­tion.

Casson says Picture Butte maintained a steady two to three per cent growth through the 1980s and had some major construction during that time period — the North County Sportsplex, library and admin­istration centre as well as downtown growth.

"I think the 1990s are looking pretty good," says the mayor. "We're looking at a senior cen­tre community hall and expect a vastly enlarged RCMP bar­racks will be built. There's a lot of things in the wind.

"The Oldman River Planning Commission, our planners, esti­mate we will be over 2,000 peo­ple by the year 2000."

Last year there was $1.6 mil­lion in housing and construc­tion, compared to $400,000 the previous year. Housing starts are under way this year and Casson feels possibly up to 10 new homes will be built in town by year's end.

The town does have a large industrial land bank, on which it owes just over a quarter mil­lion dollars.

"What we need is to sell a couple of industrial lots each year for those five to 10 person mom and pop businesses,'' says Casson. "That's along the line of what we are pursuing."

He says TransAlta has a bright, new facility in the indus­trial section and that will help entice others. Activity breeds activity he says.

The town actively pursued

Gainers, seeing the hog pro­cessing plant as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to benefit the town and the area.

With the deal falling apart before the town pursued water and sewer services, things weren't as bad as they could have been.

"We will end up basically unscathed," Casson says.

The town's Jamboree Days during the long weekend in August includes mud bog rac­ing, a pancake breakfast, a kid's rodeo and other fun events that attact residents and outsid­ers.

The Antique Tractor and Engine Society, just south of town, hopes to incorporate a village with their machinery displays. The club's big thresh­ing show, where things are done the old way with horses and a real threshing machine, could prove to be a great tourist attraction for the town.

Casson says Picture Butte is keeping an eye on the Alberta government and their policies towards preserving the rural way of Life.

What the government comes up with will have a stong bear­ing on the future of small rural communities, like Picture Butte.

Picture Butte attained vil­lage status in 1943 and was incorporated as a town in 1960.

There are more than 70 busi­ness establishments in town, with churches, recreation faci­lities, medical centres and services, banks, a library and schools to give the community all the necessities for a high quality of life. TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY LAURA CAMPBELL

MAYOR RICK CASSON . . . NO BETTER PLAQE TO LIVE

Most improved Ed Granger of the Lethbridge Transit Department

and a director of the Canadian Urban Transit Authority, holds the plaque awarded to the Lethbridge Handi-Bus Association for the best improvement in driving safety in 1989. Involved were organizations

with more than 10 vehicles. Helping celebrate are Handi-Bus drivers including Sylvia Ford, left, Bebe McCulloch, Val Sinclair, Beth Hamilton, Vic Burton, Hugh Aiken, Annette Johansen, and Keith Aitken.

HERALD PHOTO BY RIC SWIHART

Clarence Sterberg puts the rub bars on a 1928 Sunshine Waterloo Combine for this year's threshing show

Historical threshing show

Classic auto show in Picture Butte

PICTURE BUTTE — The Antique and Classic Auto Show will be held in southern Alberta for the first time, said a member of the Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Auto Club.

"It's the first time in southern Alberta and it's been going since 1965," said Evan Evans of Lethbridge. "It's always been in the Calgary or Edmonton area."

This year they will spend two days in the Crowsnest Pass area and then take part in the Picture Butte Jamboree Days on August 5 and 6. "It is just to get together," he explained. "It is called a circle tour."

They make a tour of as many historical areas as possible during the four day show, but Evans said they are attempting to find more central locations to cut down their travelling time.

The show also involves a camp out for participants. They will be setting up near the Pioneer Village at the edge of Pic

ture Butte and Evans said they will participate in the Jamboree Days parade on August 6. The club consists of members from Vulcan south to die United States border and from Foremost west to the British Columbia border.

Those taking part in the show in Picture Butte will be from all over Alberta.

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A 1929 John Deere D two speed is left in the capable hands of Duane Dunn for its renovation for the annual parade of power in the threshing show.

Visitors to the Picture Butte area look­ing for the chance to go back in time should take in the annual threshing show.

The event is hosted once a year by the Prairie Tractor and Engine Society and features oldtime farming equipment and vehicles. There is a lot of history tied up in the show which runs this year Aug. 18 and 19.

The society is in the process of establishing an historical village on Prairie Acres just one mile south of Pic­ture Butte.

The village features the New Dayton Train Station, the Bowville School, Rogers Garage, the Burdett Post Office and the first Christian Reformed Church in Canada.

The buildings are currently under renovations and are not open as a historical village at this time. Future plans call for a working village on the site.

A replica John Deere dealership is also on the site and the society spends most of their time restoring the old time far­ming equipment.

The annual threshing show features a parade of the oldtime equipment, threshing demonstrations, steam and gas plowing and many other events of historical flare.

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Plomp, Ed Sanderson, Clarence Erickson, Ginger Erickson and Jack Knight.

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OTTAWA — Lethbridge MP I Blaine Thacker is recovering in hospital after sudden heart bypass surgery.

Hospital officials were unable to predict how quickly the Con­servative member could return to his seat in the Commons, but expect it could be several weeks before he's able to attend to any

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Lethbridge Monday. Thacker has been advised to stay away from the phone and business until doc­tors give him the go-ahead to ease back into parliamentary routine.

His constituency office in Leth­bridge suggests any cards or notes be relayed to him via his office at the House of Commons,

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REFINISHING THE FRONT OF WHAT WILL BE A FARM MACHINERY DEALERSHIP TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTOS BY JANINE ECKLUND

A 1930'S GAS STATION WILL ADD AUTHENTICITY TO PIONEER VILLAGE

Picture Butte's pioneer town By JANINE ECKLUND

Town.& Country Reporter PICTURE BUTTE - When com­

pleted the Pioneer Village in Pic­ture Butte will be the only historical village south of Calgary' Heritage Park.

The village is located on the out­skirts of the town and is still in the beginning stages, says the Pioneer Village Society President Evan Evans.

There are several buildings placed on foundations at the site and society members are busy refinishing and repairing them, he said.

"We have the first Dutch Reform Church ever built in Canada," Evans said. "It is from between Monarch and Barons. We are in the process of putting on a new roof and windows."

The building of the village is a slow process because funding must come entirely through donations and government grants. Evans said they have received several provincial and one federal grant for the project.

"We wrote to some of the Dutch Reform people in their head office in Minnesota and they put a news article in one of their church papers," Evans said. "As a result, we had quite a bit of money donated to us."

They are trying to restore sev­eral other buildings to their origi­nal condition. They have a finished shop with a heated floor where they can do a lot of their refinishing work, Evans said. They also have a 1930's garage and a building they plan to use as an old farm machinery dealership.

There is an old country school that used to be located near New Dayton they plan to refinish.

Contents for the buildings are being collected and Evans said they have several desks and some old books for the inside of the coun

try school. As well as buildings, there ^re

several pieces of old ' farm machinery located on the 20 acre site. "We are in the process of res­toring an old Sunshine combine with an Australian patent," he said.

The village is not open to the pub­lic on a regular basis, but he said they would show people around if they are working on the site.

They have been on the site for three years, but have been working on the actual planning of the village for the past seven years, he said.

On August 18 and 19, they will host their annual Threshing Show. "We cut the grain, stook, thresh and haul it all in one day," he said. People are invited to participate in the event that will involve the use of several antique tractors and steam tractors.

Vintage, tractors are lined under a lean to within socieyt village boundary.

Clarence Sterenburg and Evan Evans fit chain rail to wainscoating in turn of the

century church.

Larson's celebrate 10 years

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Neon sign advertises business.

Ten years ago Eileen and Bruce Larson were searching the south for a hotel to buy.

They decided on Picture Butte for several reasons, two being the recreational facilities and educa­tional system offered in the community.

Now they feel their decision to locate in Picture Butte was a good one from both a family and business point of view.

"When we first came here I thought we'd stay about four or five years and then move on," Eileen said. "But because of sports and education we just decided to stay."

The Larsons agree Picture Butte has been good to them with the peo­ple very supportive of their Butte Hotel business. It is due to this sup­port the couple want to return something to the community.

For the 10th anniversary of their ownership, the Larsons are sponsor­ing a number of fundraising events over the next several weeks, with proceeds destined for specified organizations.

This Saturday a Farm Crawl event is planned. This activity features a timed event with fun obstacle courses at a number of Picture Butte area farms. The proceeds will benefit the Picture Butte and District Firefighters in their quest for 'Jaws of Life' equipment.

On July 6 and 7 a lyp sync contest is planned, with proceeds slated for the Picture Butte Hospital.

Hotel owners Eileen and Bruce Larson.

The grand finale activity is wagon races, with participants designing, building and pulling their individual wagons in a race along a town side street. Funds gathered for this event will benefit the North County Minor Hockey Association.

"We hope to get lots of entries in all categories of the fundraising ac­tivities," said Eileen, "as this is one way we can say thank you to the community for the support it has given us during the past 10 years."

In addition to the 144-seat tavern operated by the Larsons and long term staff members Ruby Yanke and Donna Smith, the Butte Hotel also has 12 guest rooms and a restaurant that is leased.

"Most of our staff have been with us a long time," Eileen said as she recalled their arrival in Picture

Butte. "We took over Jamboree Days

weekend so we were initiated quick­ly. It was during that hectic time I met our chambermaid Elizabeth Davies who was concerned about still having a job with the new owners. I assured her she did and she's been here ever since."

Picture Butte has been good to the Larsons, who watched their two sons Steven and Robert and daughter Theresa go through the local schools, participate in both school and com­munity sport activities and more recently go on to pursue adult lifestyles.

"We are comfortable here and unless someone comes along and gives us a good price for the business we'll be staying in Picture Butte," said Eileen.

ANNIVERSARY Community Appreciation Events

FARM CRAWL June 16

-Timed event with fun obstacle course. Teams of four. Entry deadline June 15 at noon Picture Butte Fire Dept.

Proceeds to: "JAWS OF LIFE"

LYP SYNC July 6-7

-Must be over 18 years of age -Register in the tavern Proceeds to: "PICTURE BUTTE HOSPITAL"

WAGON RACES July 13-14

-Build a wagon to race down Picture Butte Street.

Proceeds to: "NORTH COUNTY MINOR HOCKEY"

Ross Doenz offers years of tire shop experience.

County couple open shops Customer convenience makes The

Tire Shop and Hair Line a good business combination.

Ross Doenz said people can drop their car off at The Tire Shop and go next door to his wife, Darlene's shop to have their hair done.

Ross recently took over the former Barton Motors operation and with the addition of a office and showroom he went into business for himself.

As part of the new business a salon was added to the building and Darlene moved Hair Line to its new facility across from Home Hardware.

The couple said they like having the two businesses together. Darlene said the two compliment each other.

Darlene is joined in her shop by stylist Wendy Jones and together they offer over 30 years of hair care experience.

The skin care line Matrix is also featured in the shop.

Darlene said she is settling into her new surroundings. The shop is spacious and modern offering good parking, a downtown location and styling expertise.

"It's busy here on this street." Having worked in a shop in

Lethbridge Darlene said she enjoys the freedom of owning her own shop and the variety of her schedule.

She caters to the walk-in client and said she enjoys this because she never knows what her day will be like.

"The day goes much faster that way."

The soft natural colors of the new summer styles are available at Hair Line and Darlene encourages clients to come in for a free consultation.

Spare time may be something scares for a self-employed couple by

Darlene and Ross still find time for some skiing and playing with their twin daughters Cody and Kara.

Darlene likes to sew and does a lot of her children's clothes.

Ross enjoys a good slowpitch game when he has free time.

After working at Barton Motors on and off since he was 16 years old Ross said it seemed natural to go in­to the business for himself.

"I wanted to own my own business."

With the new renovations Ross is looking to expand on the service of­fered through The Tire Shop.

He carries a full line of passenger care tires and enourages local

residents to shop locally for their needs.

The shop offers a pick up and delivery service if needed and a mobile service provides tire repair on the road for truck, tractor, farm

or fleet. Having grown up in the Warner

and Barrhill area on the farm Ross said its good to be in business for himself.

With the days of summer tubing approaching Ross said he has a large selection of tubes available.

The couple celebrated their business grand opening over the weekend as they officially opened the doors of their new shops.

Darlene Doenz at work in her modern hair salon.

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Butte Forage Processors opened Locally-processed hay destined for Asian markets

By RIC SWIHART of The Herald

PICTURE BUTTE - The giant Alberta Sugar Co. warehouse aban­doned here in the late '70s is rolling in the hay again.

Butte Forage Processors Ltd. officially opened its new com­pressed hay baling operation Thursday, introducing many of the 28 shareholders to local farmers and residents.

Phil Paskal of Lethbridge, Butte Forage president, said the com­pany was able to buy the facilities by being in the right place at the right time.

The company had been negotiat­ing on the sugar company's land at Broxburn, and was contemplating a significantly smaller-scale opera­tion with totally new buildings.

"They (B.C. Sugar Refining Co. Ltd. of Vancouver, parent firm of Alberta Sugar) mentioned Picture Butte because the subdivision of the old sugar factory property had just come through," Paskal said in an interview following the open house.

The sugar company subdivision efforts started more than a year ago when Peter Pocklington was ready to build a world-scale hog slaughter plant on sugar company land. Plans for that plant fell through.

Paskal said the shareholders run the gamut, a smattering of people from B.C. and Alberta, and one from the United Arab Emerates. They are all doctors, lawyers, accountants, basically busi­nessmen.

"We feel there is strength in the make-up of the shareholders because they are all market oriented rather than supply oriented," said Paskal. "They are all strong on the sale of product from southern Alberta."

The product will be compressed hay bales. The firm will use two bale compressors made in Alberta

BUTTE FORAGE PROCESSORS' officials Phil Paskal, right, and fieldmen Rudy Knitel, centre; and John

HERALD PHOTO BY RIC SWIHART

Koenen show the difference between farm-prepared hay on left and compressed bale.

to shrink the size of normal field-run small square bales to about one-third of farm size. They will also process large square bales eventually.

Paskal said the big advantage comes in freight savings, as most of the production from Picture Butte plant will be exported to Asia.

The firm has processed some hay* from 1989 production, and is wait­ing for the harvest of timothy hay and first cut of alfalfa, expected to begin in southern Alberta in a week to 10 days.

"We are shooting for 20,000 tonnes of hay this year," said Pas­kal. "We will do 15,000 tonnes mini­mum for the start-up year, and will have more more equipment to add in the near future.

Paskal said his staff continues to fine-tune the hay hauling part of the operation, and is working of load­ing efficiencies at the farm and unloading at the plant.

Nine people are on staff, and by

mid-July, four or five more will be added. When the plant goes to a sec­ond work shift, up to seven more employees will be needed.

Paskal said most of the timothy hay will be contracted with farm­ers, while most of the alfalfa will be bought on the open market. "It may take a few years to get a strong pro­duction base close to the plant, but we will continue to buy hay wher­ever necessary."

Compressed bales will always be the backbone of the plant, but equipment will be added to process hay cubes to use the cull hay prod­uct from the compressed bale oper­ation.

"We will be treating hay like a specialty crop," said Paskal. Farmers will be paid when they cross the company scale.

And the hay will be shipped from the plant in containers, either through the container depot in Lethbridge or through Shelby, Mont, which handles 60,000 contain­

ers a month on the main east-west Burlington Northern Railway line.

In full production, the company will have a capacity to process about 50,000 tonnes of hay a year. The 70,000-square-foot building can store 6,000 tonnes.

The board of directors includes Alex Whiteside of Calgary, presi­dent of Doral Management Inc. and vice-president of Seville Trading Group Inc., who is Butte Forage vice-president and Gary Sorenson of Calgary, president of Canadian National Investment Corp., who is also a vice-president.

Directors include Bob Fair-weather of Tokyo, a vice-president of Richardson Greenshields of Can­ada in charge of Far East opera­tions for the national stock bro­kerage; Bob Seaman of Calgary, president of Valley Hay Sales and a partner in the Calgary Flames; and Doug Mcintosh of Radium Hot Springs, president of Chatan Hold­ings Ltd.

Shacklefords putting an end to movie era

HERALD PHOTO BY RIC SWIHART

BOB SHACKLEFORD HOLDS POSTER OF "SHACK'

By RIC SWIHART of The Herald

The Shackleford family,, and its partners in Lethbridge Theatres, will end 69 years association in the city movie business July 3.

Famous Players, which has owned half the operations of Majes­tic Theatres with in partnership with Lethbridge Theatres since 1928, has purchased the complete assets of Lethbridge Theatres.

All 45 to 50 full- and part-time employees in the five Lethbridge Theatres' facilities will be assured employment with Famous Play­ers.

A.W. "Shack" Shackleford, who moved to Lethbridge in 1921 to launch his theatre business in this city, and his son Bob, who has 50 years in the business in Lethbridge, will cease hands-on operations.

Shack, who turns 91 in Septem­ber, said from his home Friday that he and Bob had reached the time they felt they should retire and let other people take over the opera­tion.

He said Famous Players has owned half the operation for years, "and all they did was buy the other half."

Shack started working in the the­atre business at 14 as an usher in the Regent Theatre in Calgary, mainly to raise money so he could

study engineering. He eventually got an engineering

job with P. Burns Co. in Calgary and the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. about the time he was 18.

He moved to Lethbridge in 1921, going through the silent movies in the era of Charlie Chaplin, talkies and on to modern movies.

Bob, who turned 65 this year, said Friday it is a sad day for him because of the countless hours spent managing the operation.

"I wasn't around when the tal­kies came to Lethbridge," said Bob. "Father was the big gun then.

"It was a sad day when they tore down the old Capital Theatre and it was sad to see the Green Acres Drive In go by the boards."

Another son, Doug, also spent many years in the Lethbridge the­atre operation before his death.

A third son, Allan W., carried on in Shack's chosen field of engi­neering, recently retiring from his oil company job in Calgary to become a private consultant in petroleum engineering.

Both Shack and Bob said they will miss the people most of all.

"People would come by and say 'Hi, Bob.' I met so many people through the years. I got to know many of our customers fairly well, many of them on a first-name basis."

Rescue fund topped The Picture Butte Fire Depart­

ment's fund-raising campaign to purchase "Jaws of life" topped $30,000 June 16 thanks to a boost from the proceeds drawn from the first annual 'Butte Hotel sponsored farm crawl.

A total of 19 four-man teams staggered and stumbled their way through obstacle courses set up at six Picture Butte area farms, as they competed for a $500 first prize.

The big winners were Crystal Nummi's team of ale-guzzlers, which consisted of Crystal, Boyd and Diane Nummi, along with Nancy Davies.

The bunch decided to only hang on to $400 of their winnings and donated the remaining $100 back to the "Jaws" campaign.

The $200 second prize went to

the Rudelich Construction squad, whose team consisted of Brian and Doug Rudelich, Jeff Davies and Wayne Boras.

Third prize of $100 went to Don Shimek's team, comprised of Dale Witdouck, Cai Drake and Paul Bergen Henengouwen.

Best costume winners were a group of inebriated "doctors" that go by the names of Terri-Ann Nolette, Sandy Hakze, Cari Jones and Shannon Bezooyen. Each of these contestants went home with a t-shirt and shooter glass.

The hard luck team, a band of lushes who never managed to finish the course, was made up of Cheri and John Klok, Martin Oud-shoom and Brian Bezooyen. They received key chains for their val­iant efforts.

Beer mugs were aptly rewarded

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to the oldest squad of beer-swill-ers who were Donna Thurlow, Barbara Brown, Pat Nolette and Abe Penner.

All in all, with the exception of some aching skulls on Sunday morning, a good time was had by all, for a worthy cause.

Eileen Larson, owner of the Picture Butte Hotel, and one of the crawl's organizers, said the event went off without a hitch.

"Everyone was gung-ho to par­ticipate in the event, everyone was well behaved, we had no trouble with the RCMP, and everyone had a good time," Larson said.

A total of $1,200 was raised by the crawl, which looks as though it may become an annual tradition in Picture Butte.

Duane Casson of the Picture Butte Fire Department, said the support that the community has shown for the campaign has been incredible.

"It's been great. We've got twice as much money as we thought we would be able to get in this amount of time," Casson said.

The Picture Butte Fire Depart­ment would like to extend a hearty thank-you to district and county residents for the tremendous sup­port they have received for their "Jaws of life" campaign.

-Photo by Kathy Bly

Young recruit With grain harvest nearly complete in the county and beet harvest set to begin county farmers are always look­ing for extra hands. Above 18 month old, Taner Murray was more than willing to give his dad a helping hand.

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Terra Nova seaman from district The Persian Gulf is closer to war

today than it has been since the Mid­dle East crisis.

As with most Canadians, area residents regularly view newscasts to keep abreast of the situation. However, their interests are home based.

In late August three Canadian Navy vessels set sail from Halifax for the Persian Gulf. On board the destroyer Terra Nova was Ordinary Seaman Brad Forrayi, a native of Picture Butte.

Trained as a radar technician, Forrayi was among 900 Canadians who left to take part in the growing military buildup designed to halt Iraq aggression.

In the months since the Navy's departure, the intensity of the Per­sian Gulf situation has steadily in­

creased. Currently the multinational force stationed in Saudi Arabia numbers 300,000, including 200,000 Americans and 3,000 Syrian troops. The remainder are military person­nel from several other United Na­tions support countries.

To date Alex and Elva Forrayi have not heard from their son, and may not until he returns to friendly waters. Although the family was aware no communication was possi­ble, it is difficult to lose contact.

When Brad, 20, joined the Cana­dian Navy two years ago, there were few possibilities he would see active combat.

Even when trouble erupted in Kuwait the problem remained dis­tant for the Forrayis. And when American troops moved in and Canada prepared to send its

representatives, the family never considered Brad would be among those to go.

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Remembrance Day, traditionally a time to reflect on past wars, and those who so bravely fought for our freedom, perhaps has greater significance this year.

Being able to see and understand the situation has a far greater im­pact than trying to remember through the eyes of parents and grandparents.

Below are a few of the letters The News received from Picture Butte students, addressed to Brad Forrayi.

Their intention is to let him know he is being remembered at home, thought of proudly, and wished a safe return.

All the letters received will be for­warded to the seaman.

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Our Crazy Language Condensed from "CRAZY ENGLISH" RICHARD LEDERER

ENGLISH is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven hu­

man beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, Eng­lish has the largest vocabulary — perhaps as many as two million words — and one of the noblest bod­ies of literature.

Nonetheless, let's face it: English

is a crazy language. There is no egg in

eggplant, neither pine

nor apple in pineapple and no

ham in a hamburger. English muf­fins weren't invented in England, or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.

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bathrooms have no baths and a guin­ea pig is not a pig or from Guinea.

And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, humdingers don't hum and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese — so one moose, two meese? One index, two indices — one Klee­nex, two Kleenices?

Doesn't it seem loopy that you can make amends but not just one amend, that we comb through the annals of history, but not just one annal? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and you get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

If the teacher taught, why isn't it true that the preacher praught? If a horsehair mat is made from the hair of horses and* a camel's-hair coat from the hair of camels, from what is a mohair coat made? If you wrote a letter, perhaps you also bote your tongue?

Sometimes I wonder if all Eng­lish speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what other language can we ask:

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Why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway? Or recite at a play and play at a recital?

If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook "~-and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?

Did you ever notice that we can talk about certain things only when they are absent? Have you ever seen a horseful carriage or a strapful gown, met a sung hero or experi­enced requited love? Have you ever run into someone who was combob-ulated, gruntled, ruiy or peccable? And where are the people who are spring chickens or who would hurt a fly? I meet individuals who can cut the mustard, and whom I would touch with a ten-foot pole, but I

cannot talk about them in English. You have to marvel at the unique

lunacy of a language in which your house can simultaneously burn up and burn down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which your alarm clock goes off

by going on. English was invented by peo­ple, not computers, and it reflects the creativity and fearful asymmetry of the hu­man race (which, of course, isn't really a race at all). That's why when the stars are out. they are visible, but

when the lights are out, they are in­visible. And why when I wind up my watch, I start it, but when I wind up this essay, I end it.

Factory strike averted By BARB GLEN

A strike by workers at the sugar factory in Taber has been averted.

On Friday negotiators for the Alberta Food and Commercial Workers Union, local 383, and the Alberta Sugar Company, reached a memorandum of agreement and a strike that was to start at 8 a.m. Monday morning did not come to pass.

Details of the agreement will be brought to union members Wednes­day for ratification, according to local president Ernie Lukacs. At that time workers can decide whether to accept the contract as agreed by the negotiators.

"We are quite happy with the movement we received on outstan­ding items," said Lukacs Friday. "We're happy with the outcome of the talks."

He added he is confident the con­tract will be ratified. Joe Guccione, general manager of Alberta Sugar Company, shared that confidence.

"Everything looks fairly promis­ing," Guccione said Monday. "We have hopes that this time everything will be settled.

A tentative agreement was reach­ed earlier in wage negotiations, but was rejected by union members.

The two sides met Thursday and Friday and utilized the services of a mediator appointed by the Labor Relations Board.

Guccione said the mediator was instrumental in developing the pro­posed settlement. He said the ques­tion of retroactivity of wages was ad­dressed, which had apparently been a matter of contention.

As it now stands, the wage settle­ment will be retroactive to the expiry of the contract on March 31 of this

year. Guccione said the company has of­

fered an eight per cent increase for permanent staff and a six per cent increase for temporary workers in the first year.

In the second year the company proposes a five per cent increase for both permanent and temporary workers, and another six per cent in­crease for both in the third year of the contract.

Strike notice was served Oct. 29 by the UFCW, and union business agent Norm Leclaire said it was part of the negotiating strategy designed to prompt more talks with the company.

The factory has continued to operate and is processing the ap­proximately 588,000 tonnes of beets that were delivered to piling stations during the now completed sugar beet campaign.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the Olympic Plaza, accompanied by Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn: Pages 4, 5, 24.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is sur- — at last night's Calgary Philharmonii rounded by dignitaries — including Prime Orchestra performance at the downtowi Minister Brian Mulroney and his wife Mila Centre for Performing Arts.

THE QUEEN AND YOU Ready for Queen Eliza­

beth 's visit here next month?

Sure hope so. And, while you're waiting for the Queen, Page Six points out

_ n _ c _ ei iTAorTu two big differences between QUEEN ELIZABETH t h e Q u e e n a n d t h e r e s t of

. . . not like us u s : 1. Unlike you and me, when the Queen talks about the

family jewels, she really means the family jewels. 2. Unlike you and me, when the Queen says she's on the

throne, she's really on the throne.

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Picture Butte captures provincial title By KATHY BLY

Competing in front of a hometown crowd added an extra measure of satisfaction for Picture Butte's win­ning hose laying team.

The group took the provincial title for the third year in a row during competition Aug. 4 in Picture Butte.

The four man team led by captain Wilf Sparkes included Dan Tolley on hydrant, Bert Foord on first coupler, Duane Casson on second coupler and Boyd Folden on nozzle.

An intense bid for the title was ex­pected between Lethbridge and Pic­ture Butte, with each having col­lected the provincial title seven times since the competition was organized under a provincial banner in 1967. Winners receive the Murray Bedard Memorial Shield.

"We're very pleased. It's nice we could win it for the third year in a row," said Foord.

Picture Butte completed two runs in three hose-lays to finish with an accumulated time of 115.26 seconds.

The foursome set a mark of 36.97 seconds in the change-a-length event, 36.56 seconds in the simulated pumper and 41.73 seconds in the ex­tended leader event.

The hometown team also claimed the fastest time of the day with a 17.70 second run in the change-a-length event.

Hinton finished third in the com­petition with a time of 124.07 seconds, while Camrose was third with 126.61 seconds.

Picture Butte proved a double threat in the competition, claiming the ladies exhibition event with a time of 44.41 seconds, Taber finish­ed second with 49.34 and High Level was third with 49.35.

With the triple title under their belts the Picture Butte squad is already looking toward next year's event when they hope to make it four in a row.

Lethbridge won the title three years in a row prior to Picture Butte's triple claim, so the local team agrees it would be nice to make

it four in a row if not five. Foord said it's always nice to show

well in front of the hometown crowd. Competition is always stiff, but rewarding for the team, he added.

Casson said it felt good to take the win.

"It looks like we're going to have to try it another year to keep our name in good standing."

Hose laying competitions are more than just a run at the title. They are also social events which bring fire departments together from all over the province.

Picture Butte's firefighter's association organized the competi­tion and helped promote the social aspect of the department as well.

Casson said it was nice to be the host team and he was pleased with how well it went.

As the hydrant man, Tolley has been hoselaying for 17 years and was part of the team that took the provin­cials in 1975.

Casson has been part of the team since 1977 and Foord and Folden

Boyd Folden on the nozzle for Picture Butte provincial ti­tle team sets the mark for the foursome.

have both been with them for the past few years.

After so many years on hydrant, Tolley said the motions come naturally and he is able to do his job without getting too exited. Other members of the team get a little more excited, he thinks, but they all have fun competing.

For Folden the social aspect of the competition is always a plus because it gets different departments together.

"I think it was great. We had a great competition," he said.

Folden would like to see more in­terest in the hoselaying with more teams in southern Alberta involved.

Hoselaying competition was stiff during the provincial hoselaying tournament. Many a competitor found himself soaked to the skin by the time his event was complete.

Picture Butte Firefighters provincial hoselaying championship team includes Dan Tolley, Bert Foord, Wilf Sparkes,

Boyd Folden and Duane Casson. The five-man team took the Alberta crown for the third consecutive year.

Town Yard 1. Henry Gerstenbuhler 2. John Woods Town Garden 1. Josephine Kubik 2. Evelyn Watson 3. Jean Drake

Youth Garden 1. Ryan Drake

The final results of the Picture Butte the crown at the annual Jamboree dance. Jamboree Queen contest put Teresa Also part of the competition for the title Oldenburger in top spot. She collected the wef on the 4ef t, Kim Marshall and on the most entries to the bench fair and accepted right, Willow Worthington.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD 10:00 a.m.—Judging of Decorated Businesses in Picture Butte. 6:00 p.m.—Mixed Slowpitch Tournament begins at Lions Baseball Park. Sponsored by Cactus Pub. Call 732-5539 to register. 7:00-10:00 p.m.-Entries for the Bench Fair can be brought in to the Curling Rink.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH Saturday—Final Day for registrations in Little Britches Rodeo. Call Rick Paskal 732-5641 to register. 7:00-10:00 a.m.-AII entries must be brought in to the Curling Rink. 10:00-2:00 p.m.-Curling Rink closed to Public for Judging of all Bench Fair entries.

11:00-4:00 p.m.-Firemen's Provincial Hose Laying Competitions, located in front of the hospital. 1:00-5:00 p.m.-Flea Market in Skating Rink. Call Elaine Mart in at 732-5561 or 732-4001 to book a table. $10 each. 2:00-4:00 p.m.-Water Show and Games at Swimming Pool. 2:00-6:00 p.m.-Bench Fair Exhibits open to Public viewing at Curling Rink. 5:45 p.m.—Presentation of Ribbons and Prize Money to exhibitors. 6:00 p.m.—Auction for Baked goods in Curling Rink conducted by P.B. Auction Mart.

Week of July 30 Final day for entries for the

Town and County

Yards and Gardens Ornamental Yards

Junior Gardens Cai AA&AA's to register

JUDGING

Aug. 1 by District Agriculturist

9:00-1:00 a.m.—Jamboree Queen's Dance at Skating Rink. Crowning of the 1990 Jam­boree Queen at 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Members and invited guests only. Tickets available from any member of K of C.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH Mixed Slowpitch Tournament continues all day, at Lions Baseball Park. 2:00 p.m—Little Britches Rodeo at Juris Livestock Arena. Concession Booth by North County Minor Hockey Association. DEADLINE to enter Mud Bog Sunday. Contact Fire Fighters Assoc, members.

See you weekend!

there, and we hope that you have a great

7:00-11:00 a.m.-Lions Club Breakfast in the Skating Rink. 10:00 a.m.-Assembly for the Parade at Dorothy Dalgliesh School grounds Judging at 10:30 sharp. Prize money and ribbons given. 11:00 a.m.-Parade sponsored by P.B. & Dist. Chamber of Commerce. 12:00 Noon—Children's Games and Activities at the Curling Rink. Sponsored by O.R.R. Rec. Board. 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.-Elks Watering Hole at Elk's Hall. 2:00 p.m.—Mud Bog, north of Sugar Bins. Sponsored by P.B; f irefighters Assoc. To enter contact any member of Firefighters. Reg. deadline Sunday, Aug. 5th. Concession Booth by N.C. Minor Hockey Assoc. 5:00-7:00 p.m.—Barbecued hamburgers and Corn on the Cob at the Skating Rink. Spon­sored by Prairie Tractor and Engine Society. Raffle draws will be made by P.B. Chamber of Com­merce. Money is being raised to help pay for the Parade and Bands.

5:00-7:00 p.m.—Jamboree Showdown at Skating Rink. Fun and Games for everyone. Aggregate Trophies will be given to winners by the Jam­boree Queen. 7:00 p.m.—Cash Bingo at Skating Rink or Hap­py Old Timers Hall. Sponsored by Happy Old Timers.

Sponsored annually by the Picture Butte and District Agricultural Society

William Henry, of New Zea­land's Kahurangi Dancers, demonstrates some cultural aspects from his homeland Sat­urday while participating at Carmangay's annual Sports' Day. HERALD PHOTO BY DIANE BOYLE

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2000th point A milestone in the annals of

hockey history was reached Friday night in Winnipeg as Wayne Gretzky scored the 2000th point of his NHL career gainst the Winnipeg

Jets. Gretzky, already the all-time record holder for points scored, slipped past the 1,999-point mark with a pass to Los Angeles King linemate Tony Granato from inside his own blueline. Granato fed Tomas Sandstrom, who broke in alone to score at 14:32 of the first period.

The defending provincial hose laying team in Picture Butte put in several trial runs Sunday in preparation for the title run this

Saturday. Duane Casson and Bert Foord hook into the simulated pumper while Dan Tolley takes care of the water supply.

r of Nurses rolls into '90s *>>

It seems that when the good Lord was making the world, he called Man aside and bestowed upon him 20 years of normal sex life. Man was horrified, but the Creator refused to budge.

Then the Lord called the monkey and gave him 20 years. "But I don't need 20 years," said the monkey. "Ten years is plenty." Man spoke up and said: "May I have the other 10 years?" The monkey agreed.

The Lord called on the lion and also gave him 20 years. The lion, too, wanted only 10. Again Man spoke up. "May I have the other 10 years?" "Of course," said the lion.

Then came the donkey who was also given 20 years. Like the others, 10 years was enough. Man again asked for the spare 10 years and he got them.

This explains why Man has 20 years of normal sex life, 10 years of monkeying around, 10 years of lion about it, and 10 years of making a jackass out of himself.

A BLOOD-PRESSURE CHECK is given Grace Smith, right, by nurse Laura McQuarrie during a regular visit in the Victorian Order of Nurses

home-nursing program. HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER

Question of the week Is safety a conscious aspect of day to day farm living?

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JOHN OOSTERBROEK With the long hours and routine work I tend to forget the rules of safety.

ROELOF SCHOLTEN Absolutely, I think on the farm especially with the machinery

i we've got, you've got I to think safety. A | finger, an arm or a leg j can be gone in a flash.

EVERETT TANIS Yes, otherwise you get killed. Safety certainly is an aspect you have to look at all the time, especially working with machinery and chemicals.

JOHN Z E I N S T R A - I ' m directly affected by it and this is an ab­solute no-no. We're being held ransom. The farmer's on the Lethbridge Nor­thern will stick together and will solve it if necessary. DONNA BRANCH

Swimsuits and Park Lake.

COUN. DICK PAPWORTH COUN. LLOYD TRAPP

TEN MEMBERS of the Picture Butte Braves relived past glories at their recent reunion. They are from left: Barry Reiter, Don Anderson, Merv Harvey, Hibo Miyashita, Ken Holcomb, Ron Nolan, Wayne Anderson and Seiji Sakamoto. Kneeling are coach, Kuni Ichino and Tosh Kanashiro

Players honor coach By LEAH POELMAN

for The Herald PICTURE BUTTE - The Pic­

ture Butte Midget Braves baseball team brought glory to their home­town by winning the Alberta cham­pionship, Sept. 5, 1954.

Thirty-six years later, those champions gathered for a reunion to surprise and honor their coach, Kuni Ichino.

Nine members of the team and their wives, from as far away as Montreal and Vancouver, met Sunday at the Barry Reiter farm east of Pic­ture Butte. Kuni ICHINO Also present we re Alice Anderson, the t e a m cook, Lois Re i t e r a n d Syl­via and Wal ter Vath, t e a m sup­porters.

Not able to attend were Malcomb McKenzie, Herbert Ferguson, Doug Lacey and bus driver, Allan Anderson.

Emotions ran high as the play­ers clasped hands, shouted one another's name and spotted their positions on the playing field.

With greetings over they awaited

Kuni's arrival. All agreed he had been coach of Big League calibre. He was overwhelmed to>see "his boys" after all those years.

Reminiscences brought verbal replays of the 1954 tournament. The first was with the Lethbridge Minors, next the Brooks Allstars with the finals pitting Red Deer against the city.

Not a bunt nor a steal was for­gotten. Barry Reiter, pitcher, had achieved a no-hitter against the Brooks Allstars. On the day of the big win he'd celebrated his 17th birthday and was presented with the baseball, autographed, used in the winning game. It was on dis­play, Sunday.

Wayne Anderson presented coach Kuni with a collage of pho­tographs of the team and individual players. It brought a sensitive response from Kuni as to how much the day had meant him.

Members of the team had wanted to express their appreciation for his leadership saying every young player dreams of winning a cham­pionship but only under the direction of a dedicated coach can it be realized.

Kuni was that coach. He guided them to a win they continue to savor.

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Picture perfect Macleod MLA LeRoy Fjordbotten was in Dickout accepted the satellite photo of the Picture Butte recently to meet with local—community which will be on display in the residents and to present the town with a town office. . . new ariel photo. Administrator Janet

Our Crazy Language Condensed from "CRAZY ENGLISH" RICHARD LEDERER

ENGLISH is the most widely used language in the history of our planet. One in every seven hu­

man beings can speak it. More than half of the world's books and three quarters of international mail are in English. Of all languages, Eng­lish has the largest vocabulary — perhaps as many as two million words — and one of the noblest bod­ies of literature..

Nonetheless, let's face it: English

is a crazy language. There is

no egg in eggplant,

neither pine nor apple in

pineapple and no ham in a hamburger. English muf­fins weren't invented in England, or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candy, while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat.

We take English for granted. But when exploring its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slow­ly, boxing rings are square, public 90 -CR_»_GUSH."C0PYRIGKTeif le9BYHICHARDLEDeRER.ISnjBUSHEDBYPOCXETB(X)KS,AD(VISJO«0f SfMON & SCHUSTER, INC..

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bathrooms have no baths and a guin­ea pig is not a pig or from Guinea.

And why is it that a writer writes, but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce, humdingers don't hum and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, shouldn't the plural of booth be beeth? One goose, two geese — so one moose, two meese? One index, two indices — one Klee­nex, two Kleenices?

Doesn't it seem loopy that you can make amends but not just one amend, that we comb through the annals of history, but not just one annal? If you have a bunch of odds and ends and you get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

If the teacher taught, why isn't it true that the preacher praught? If a horsehair mat is made from the hair of horses and _ camel's-hair coat from the hair of camels, from what is a mohair coat made? If you wrote a letter, perhaps you also bote your tongue?

Sometimes I wonder if all Eng­lish speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what other language can we ask:

Why do we drive on a parkway and park in a driveway? Or recite at a play and play at a recital?

If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?

How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites? How can overlook : =

and oversee be opposites, while quite a lot and quite a few are alike? How can the weather be hot as hell one day and cold as hell the next?

Did you ever notice that we can talk about certain things only when they are absent? Have you ever seen a horseful carriage or a strapful gown, met a sung hero or experi­enced requited love? Have you ever run into someone who was combob-ulated, gruntled, ruly or peccable? And where are the people who are spring chickens or who would hurt a fly? I meet individuals who can cut the mustard, and whom I would touch with a ten-foot pole, but I

cannot talk about them in English. You have to marvel at the unique

lunacy of a language in which your house can simultaneously burn up and burn down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out and in which your alarm clock goes off

by going on. English was invented by peo­ple, not computers, and it reflects the creativity and fearful asymmetry of the hu­man race (which, of course, isn't really a race at all). That's why when the stars are out, they are visible, but

when the lights are out, they are in­visible. And why when I wind up my watch, I start it, but when I wind up this essay, I end it.

Impressions By Debby Mcllhargey

Guest Columnist

Born before 1940

A friend of mine, who I hesitate to say is an old man, because his at t i tude and enthusiam is tha t of a teenager brought me the following essay.

He had received it in the mail from a distant friend. Neither of us are sure who wrote it and I was, needless to say born after 1940. I t still caused me to chuckle, to yearn for those times now.

Born before 1940? "We were born before television, before

penicillin, before polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, plastic, contact lenses, Frisbees, and The Pill. We were before radar, credit cards, split atoms, laser beams and ballpoint pens. Before pantyhose, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric blankets, air conditioners, drip-dry clothes . . . and before man walked on the moon.

We got married first and then lived together. How quaint can you be? In our time, closets were for clothes, not for "coming out of." Bunnies were small rabbits and rabbits were not Volkswagons. Designer jeans were scheming girls named Jean, and having a meaninful relationship meant gett ing along with our cousins.

We thought fast food was what you ate during Lent, and Outer Space was the back of the Riviera

Theatre. We were before househusbands, gay rights, computer dating, dual careers and com­muter marriages. We were before day-care centres, group therapy and nursing homes. We never heard of FM radio, tape decks, electronic typewriters, ar­tificial hearts, word processors, yogurt, and guys wearing earrings. For us, Time Sharing meant togetherness - not computers or condominiums. A chip meant a piece of wood. Hardware meant hard-wared, and software wasn' t even a word.

Back then, "Made in J apan" meant junk and "making out" referred to how you did on your ex­am. Pizzas, McDonald's and instant coffee were unheard of. We hit the scene when there were five-and-ten-cent stores where you bought things for five and ten cents. Sanders' or Wilson's sold ice cream cones for a nickel or a dime. For one nickel you could ride a street car, make a phone call, buy a Pepsi or enough stamps to mail one letter and two postcards. You could buy a new Chevy coupe for 3600 . . . bu t who could afford one? A pity too, because gas was 11 cents a gallon!

In our day, grass was mowed, Coke was a cold drink and pot was something you cooked in. Rock music was Grandma's lullaby and AIDS were

helpers in the principal's office. We were certainly not before the difference between sexes was discovered, but we were surely before sex change. We made do with what we had and we were the last generation that was so dumb as to think you needed a husband to have a baby.

You know, i t ' s really no wonder we're so darn confused!"

They don' t sound so confused to me. I t sounds that if you were born before 1940 life was comfor­table and uncomplicated.

Maybe we've become too technologically depen­dant, too materialistic, too selfish and too confus­ed. Maybe some of us who were born after 1940 wish some of the values and customs of earlier times were a reality today.

The world, with all its faults and human weaknesses is still a beautiful place. Maybe we should jus t get back to simplier times, being a t peace with ourselves and our God, whoever we con­ceive Him to be.

Maybe we should learn some lessons from those who were born before 1940 and make peace with ourselves, striving to be happy without all thef materialism and confusion of the world today.

A big job Two-year-old Jalayne Cleghorn put some time on a Case 255 this week, but not in the field. She was trying out the new tractor in

the safety of the Harry Watson Farm Sup­ply yard, while she visited her Dad.

Remember when

Remember . when Hippie meant big in the hips

And Trip involved travel in cars, planes and ships

Pot was a vessel for cooking things in

Hooked was what grand­mother's rug might have been

Fix was a verb that meant mend or repair

Be-in meant simply existing somewhere

Neat meant well organized,

tidy and clean Grass was a ground cover,

normally green Lights and not people, were

switched on and off The Pill might have been

what you take for a cough Camp meant to quarter out­

doors in a tent Pop was what the weasel

went Groovy meant furrowed with

channels and hollows Birds were winged creatures

like robins and swallows Fuzz was a substance that's

fluffy like lint Bread came from bakeries —

not from the mint

Square meant a 90 degree angled form

Cool was a temperature, not quite warm

Roll meant a bun and Rock was a stone

Hang up was something you did to a phone

Chicken meant poultry and Bag meant a sock

Words once so sensible, sober and serious

Are making the Freak scene like psychedelicious

It's groovy man groovy but English it's not

Me thinks that the language has gone straight to Pot

Store owner has cure for triskaidekaphobia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Those who dread today — Friday the 13th — don't have to cringe under the covers until Saturday, thanks to superstition-smasher Jerry Karol.

The Philadelphia prop store owner's 13-step, tongue-in-cheek remedy for triskaidekaphobia may seem to tempt fate, though.

In Karol's Theme Factory, a showroom where he creates props for - unusual parties, museum exhibits and other events, he has set up what he describes as a "disease-killing display leading to a 13 cure."

People who want to break the fearful habit are invited to stop by and:

— Break a mirror. — Walk under a ladder. — Let a black cat cross your

path. — Whistle indoors. — Toss three coins in a foun­

tain. — Spill salt. — Walk a plank. — Stir a caldron of witch's

brew.

— Step on a crack in a block of cement.

— Circle a tombstone. — Open an umbrella indoors. — Kiss a moose. — Hop on one foot while count­

ing backwards from 13. Karol admits he doesn't really

believe in the allegedly unlucky day, so the truly superstitious might not want to try his cure.

Then again, Karol says, "Why not?

"Anything is worth a try, and if you can do it, especially on Fri­day the 13th, it should cure tris­kaidekaphobia, which is only in the mind, anyway.

"It's long been held that the best way to get rid of anxieties and frustration is through laugh­ter and fun," he said. "It's important to look at our fears and put them in perspective. Then one realizes that most superstitious fears are figments of our imagination."

Those who try the remedy will be asked to make a contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driv­ers, or their favorite charity, Karat said.

E_X_»II Is pleased to announce that Walter Boras has

rejoined Hi-Way Service Lethbridge as a Sales Representative

Walter would like to welcome past customers and friends to drop in, have a coffee, renew old and

new acquaintances.

Hi-Way Service Lethbridge 327-3154

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6 - TOWN & COUNTRY NEWS ADVERTISER - Wednesday, August 29,1990

Picture Butte man celebrates 103 birthday PICTURE BUTTE - Although

the sound of laughter has faded, the flowers have wilted and the helium balloons are sagging, George Fos­ter's memories of his 103rd birth­day party haven't dimmed.

His eyes light up and his mouth curves upward when he tells of the celebration held at the Picture Butte Municipal Hospital on July 27.

The hospital staff and the Foster family arranged a celebration complete with birthday cake, bal­loons and flowers to mark this new milestone in Foster's life. "There was a good crowd here," he says.

"Some people I hadn't seen for years. I think they wanted to come and see what I looked like. They didn't know what a person this age looked like," he laughs. "It was quite a party."

Foster moved into a room at the local hospital last April, because he says he was unable to look after himself properly. He had pre­viously lived in the senior citizen's home, which he can see through his window.

He shares his hospital room with four other men and he says his life is pretty good. "They look after me pretty good here. The nurses are good to me and everything is fine." .

He passes the day reminiscing with visitors and by reading, watching television or just looking out the window at the community and remembering all the changes since his arrival in 1918.

Foster farmed near Picture Butte for most of his adult life with his wife Ruth. He and Ruth grew up together in Ontario, but her family moved to western Canada and they didn't marry until he met her in Iron Springs years later.

He says he came west because all the newspapers were full of stories about the new frontier. "The papers said 'Go West young fellas and grow up with the coun­try," he said with a grin. "So a neighbor boy and I decided we'd go and see it and we headed out."

"When I struck Lethbridge it was July of 1907," he said. "You could count the houses with no problem." At that time Fifth Street North was the main thoroughfare through the city. It was midnight when he and his friend reached their destination and they were forced to spend their first night at the train station, because there was no room at the Windsor Hotel.

The next day, he said he ran into an old school chum who invited him to visit them in Iron Springs. "We had to get out of Lethbridge before dark," he said. "Because there were four trails leading out of north Lethbridge and we had to make sure we got on the right one." The trails led to Monarch, Fort Mac­leod, Iron Springs and Bowville.

It was at this time that he was reunited with Ruth Hunt and the two were married on May 7,1913.

The husband and wife shared 75 years of marriage. They farmed together and raised a family of seven. Ruth died on December 8, 1988. She was 96 years old.

The couple's seven children have since made Foster a grandfather and a great grandfather. "I think I have about 30 grandchildren," he said. "And they say I have 12 great grandchildren." Although he was

unsure ot tne numbers, his love for the children was evident. Pinned on a bulletin board beside his hospital bed are homemade birthday cards that extend identical messages of 'I Love You Grandpa'.

There is even a photograph of Foster with some of his grandchild­ren pinned on the wall.

His recollections of the early years of farming seem to contra diet his claim that his memory isn't as good as it used to be. "I can remember better what happened 50 or 60 years ago than what happened last month," he says.

Foster started his farming career near Etzicom, east of Fore­most. He farmed there for six years, but the land was extremely dry. "It was dry year after year," he explained. "I farmed for six years and I only cut three crops. I said there had to be someplace that was better to farm than this."

So in 1918, he put his wife and two children on a train to Iron Springs to stay with her parents, he loaded two bundled racks filled with their possessions and headed for Picture Butte. He had to leave his cattle

behind until he was able to build some fences and barns in which to house them.

The first summer he was in Pic­ture Butte, he built their home and started breaking the land. "The land was so dry, I couldn't do much ploughing."

The price of wheat was low when he cut his first crop on the new farm in 1920. "The price of wheat was about $3.50 a bushel and it went down to below $2.00," he says.

He was lucky enough to sell his crop early in the season, because he

says the price dropped below $1.50 that year. "It took a few years before it (the price) came back."

Farming was a difficult pro­fession in the early years and still is today, he says. "We had quite a job sometimes to make a go of it because it was so dry."

In 1921, the cutworms and grass hoppers destroyed most of the crops. "What the cutworms didn't get, the grasshoppers did," he said, pausing and shaking his head at the memory of the losses suffered by himself and many of his friends

that year. "But after that, we had fair

crops up until 1928." In 1928, many crops were flat­

tened by hail. "The whole country was hailed out." Foster had taken precautions and said he had pretty good hail insurance. "So we faired alright."

A complete version of this story is available in this week's Town & Country — East Zone edition, dis­tributed with Wednesday's Leth­bridge Herald.

Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of George Foster were on hand Friday at the Picture Butte Municipal Hospital to wish him a happy 103 years. From the left Cayley Murray, Nicki and Taner Murray, Leslie Murray, Justin Duban and Lindsey Duban represent some of his 30 grand-

Happy 103rd birthday children, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. His six remaining children, Lorna, Wilda, Merle, Gordon, Alan and Arthur were also in attendance at the party with numerous other family and friends.

Congratulations Great grandpa Gezienus Brouwer holding Brandon, son

of Greg Brouwer (left), and grandson of Bert Brouwer (right).

An Open House Will be held for

Gezienus Brouwer's 90th Birthday

TUESDAY, NOV. 27 FROM 2 P.M.-5 P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Brouwer's

home is at 122-5th St.

South, Picture Butte.

No gifts please.

Happy 90th

Dad, Grandpa

and Great Grandpa

From all the Family

THE TARTAN LADS, Bill and Ray.

White Heather concert set for Yates Sept. 11

An acclaimed cabaret vocalist as well as an internationally-known comedian will join The Tartan Lads as feature acts in this year's White Heather concerts in Alberta.

Sharon Colvin, a veteran of TV as well as stage appearances, will share billing with singer-comedian Billy Jeffrey during the show Sept. 11 at the Yates Centre.

Colvin has cabaret work in Hol­land and pantomime shows in Edinburgh to her credit, as well as tours with Andy Stewart's White Heather show. Her repertoire extends to current show tunes as well as many Scottish ballads.

It was vocals, not humor, that got Jeffrey his start in show business. As lead singer with several Scottish groups, he found he was able to get just as good response from comedy bits as from his songs — and before long, he'd launched his one-man, standup show.

Jeffrey has since toured Canada, the U.S. and Australia with Andy Stewart and Kenneth McKeller — and even managed to earn a stand­ing ovation in Hong Kong, where the local St. Andrew's Society

pulled 600 to a Burns' Night supper at the local Hilton Hotel.

The two guests will join vocalist Bill Moran and accordionist Ray­mond Carse, who've entertained together for nearly a decade as the Tartan Lads.

They, too have travelled widely with their show, responding to bookings as far distant as the Phil­ippines.

The annual White Heather con­cert is again sponsored by the Scots Committee at St. Andrew's Presby­terian Church.

Tickets, priced at $8 a seat, go on sale next Monday at Leister's Music.

DR. GARTH WARNOCK

Warnock awarded surgery medal

By KATHY BLY

A former Picture Butte High School student was recently nam­ed a 1990 Medallist in Surgery.

The medal, presented annual­ly by the Royal College of Physi­cians and Surgeons of Canada, was awarded to Dr. Garth Warnock.

"It was a great feeling of ac­complishment," he said of the award.

Warnock, 37, was born in Lethbridge and completed his schooling in the Iron Springs area where he grew up on the family farm run by his parents, Loren and Mary Warnock.

He said he feels very fortunate to have been selected for this medal, which is presented to a surgeon who carries major research commitments.

Warnock's research has cen-treed around the transplant of insulin-producing tissue for diabetes mellitus. He was the first doctor in Canada to preform islet transplants and he has com­pleted three such operations to date.

Cyclist Kevin Morgan, who recently rode through the county on -his Ride for Research fun­draiser, was one of Warnock's pa­tients and received the transplant operation.

Warnock said a lot of hard work has gone into his research and although the new procedure is not a cure for diabetes, it does offer improved therapy which can help prevent the serious complications of diabetes.

A number of things have been accomplished in this area of research but there is still a lot more to be done, he says.

His background and training are important factors in the suc­cess he has achieved, adds War­nock. He is a product of his train­ing and is appreciative of his teachers over the years.

Warnock began his pre-medical studies at the Universi­ty of Lethbridge in 1970, entered medical school at the Universil of Alberta in 1972 and completed his MD in 1976. He qualified for medical practice with an intern­ship at Edmonton General Hospital and then a residency at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

He completed his residency in general surgery at the Universi­ty of Alberta and its teaching hospitals and was awarded the Canadian Fellowship in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1983.

During his training Warnock became active in research work­ing under Professor Ray Rajotte who is today an esteemed co­worker.

Warnock received support for his research from the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research and he said this has made his work possible.

In 1983 he also obtained his Master of Science in surgery for his research and in 1984-85 he completed further training at the Nuffield Department of Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital in Ox­ford, UK.

In 1985 he returned to Edmon­ton and was appointed the Assis­tant Professor of Surgery at the University of Alberta and began active research and clinical surgical duties.

Competition for the medal in surgery is stiff and Warnock said it provides a real feeling of satisfaction.

In order to win the award a surgeon must have full specialty qualifications, be active in research and write a paper on the work.

He will deliver the medallist lecture in surgery in Toronto on Sept. 15 where the award will be presented.

BILL JACKSON

Bill Jackson is the executive director for the Westminster Village Business Revitalization Zone in Lethbridge. He was born in Ontario but moved west in 1955. He finally made his home in Lethbridge in 1967. Bill and his wife, Audrey, have one married daughter.

What are your duties as director of the BRZ?

I do co-ordinating, promot­ing, streetscaping and public relations, specifically for the BRZ. I look after generic advertising for business pro­motions and events.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

It's a means of getting to know people, for one thing. I hope I can help somebody is some small way to better their business by improving the area. I rely on a board of direc­tors for help and direction. It's also interesting to see how we're doing, where we're going and how we're getting there.

Do you have any specific goals you are working toward?

The big thing now I'm trying to do is find people who are interested in moving into this area. I'd like to help improve the looks of the whole area but it takes time.

Do you feel your job is benefi­cial to the community?

I think so. It benefits the peo­ple in the area. Perhaps not my job specifically, but the BRZ benefits the area.

What hobbies and interests do you have?

I have lots of interests. I'm vice-president of the Leth­bridge and District Kennel Club. I do some lay preaching for the United Church. I also do some refereeing for the Old Timers' Hockey Association. I love golfing, fishing and being with my family.

utte continues winning tradition

Competing in front of a home crowd. Competition is always stiff, town crowd earlier this summer added an extra measure of satisfac­tion for Picture Butte's win­ning hose laying team.

The group took the provincial title for the third year in a row during competition Aug.4 in Pic­ture Butte.

The four man team led by captain Wilf Sparkes included Dan Tolley on hydrant, Bert Foord on first coupler, Duane Casson on se­cond coupler and Boyd Folden on nozzle.

An intense bid for the title was ex-expected between Lethbridge and Picture Butte, with each having col­lected the provincial title seven times since the competition was organized under a provincial banner in 1967. Winners receive the Murray Bedard Memorial Shield.

"We're very pleased. It's nice we "we're very pleased. It's nice we

could win it for the third year in a row," said Foord.

Picture Butte completed two runs in three hose-lays to finish with an accumulated time of 115.26 seconds. The foursome set a mark of 36.97 seconds in the change-a-length event, 36.56 seconds in the simulated pumper and 41.73 se­conds in the extended leader event.

The hometown team also claim­ed the fastest time of the day with a 17.70 second run in the change-a-length event.

Hinton finished third in the competition with a time of 124.07 seconds, while Camrose was third with 126.61 seconds.

Picture Butte proved a double threat in the competition, claiming the ladies exhibition event with a time of 44.4$ seconds, Taber finished second with 49.34 and High Level was third with 49.35.

With the triple title under their belts the Picture Butte squad is already looking toward next year's event when they hope to make it four in a row.

Lethbridge won the title three years in a row prior to Picture Butte's triple claim, so the local team agrees it would be nice to make it four in a row if not five.

Foord said it's always nice to show well in front of the hometown

but rewarding for the team, he added.

Casson said it felt good to take the win.

"It looks like we're going to have to try it another year to keep our name in good standing."

Hose laying competitions are more than just a run at the title. They are also social events which bring fire departments together from all over the province.

Picture Butte's firefighter's Association organized the compet­ition and helped promote the social aspect of the department as well.

Casson said it was nice to be the host team and he was pleased with how well it went.

"I think it was great. We had a great competition," he said.

Folden would like to see more interest in the hoselaying with more teams in southern Alberta involved.

Picture Butte's Cham­pionship hos£, laying team from the left, Dan Tolley, Bert Foord, Wilf Sparkes, Boyd Folden and Duane Casson.

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New enrolments The Picture Butte and district Girl Guides organization recently held its enrolment night. New members were welcomed and took part in official induction ceremonies. The newest members of the Picture Butte Brownies and Guides include from the left in front, Kimberlee Folden, Ashley King and Melissa Hurkens. In the middle are

Tabitha Bodnar, Bridgett Dugan, Andrea Caruso, Heather Gionet and Kristyn Ross. In the back are Lori Zillmar, Tammy Casson, Loa Barendregt, Lisa Caruso, Deena Brough, Amber Barber and Michelle Nummi. Missing from the picture is Jen­nifer Hall.

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ment has taken on a new challenge this year with the addition of new equipment.

A fundraising project this past year provided the department with Holmatro rescue equipment which is keeping the fire fighters busy as they train to familiarize themselves with the gear.

Fire Chief Bill Vogt said the department currently has 19 members but intereseted volunteers are always welcomed.

"We can always use more men." The months of August and

September have been busy for the department as it has responded to in­creased grass and straw fires.

Vogt said he expects the calls to slack off as winter arrives.

He is confident in the current crew and said all of them are continuing with their fire fighting training.

Each year the department sends four fire fighters to the Alberta Fire Training School in Vermilion. This facility offers over 60 different fire fighting courses including basic

rescue, fire investigation, fire fighting, pump operation and inspections.

The department meets each Wednesday. Tours of the fire hall are arranged upon request and informa­tion on fire prevention is available.

The department also includes a social group through the fire fighters' association. The group puts on the annual Fireman's Ball, the Jamboree Days' Mud Bog and other activities for members.

The ball is open to the public and is usually held in February. The bog is also a public event and for the past few years has helped raise funds for rescue equipment.

Members of the Picture Butte department include Les Bracegirdle, Kim Cannady, Duane Casson, San­dy Cook, Dave Feist, Boyd Folden, Simon Ford, Bert Foord, Ed Malmberg, Randy Moore, Ben Nielsen, Les Ohrn, Terry Postman, Wilf Sparkes, Jim Theissan, Dan Tolley, Lance Unser, Bill Vogt and Sam West.

The Picture Butte Volunteer Fire Depart­ment from the left, in front, Les Ohrn, Boyd Folden, Cpt. Wilf Sparkes, Deputy Chief Duane Casson, Cpt. Bert Foord and Edward Malberg. In the back, Sam West,

Kim Cannady, Lance Unser, Ben Nielsen, Terry Postman and Dan Tolley. Missing are Chief Bill Vogt, Sandy Cook, Randy Moore, Les Bracegirdle, Simon Ford and Jim Thiessan.

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Final league results The Picture But te Ladies Golf League finished earlier this fall with G and E In­surance taking first and Butte Motors finishing in second. Above the winning team from left to right, Marcia Fossey, Vi Watson , Capta in Eleanor Ka takami , Marika Pungor, Masa Goshiman, Wanda

Osberg and Dorothy Olshaski. Missing: Lynn Rutledge. Below are members of the second place team from the left, Bea Crawford, Carol Clarke, Marlene Juris, Captain Sandy Koenen, Marg Wyrostok. Chris Ell and Verda Hamilton.

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GEORGE BROWN displays his Hall of Fame plaque.

— Marika P

Glenn Rutledge who came back from the dead

Helping hand: Mary Sereda gets a helping push from her grandson Nicholas who is almost two-years-old. The pair were working in Mary's yard in S h a U g h n e S S y . TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY LAURA C A M P B E U

Have we as much sense as a goose? The language poem and Goose

Story are courtesy of Margot Pollard Literacy co-ordinator of the Lethbridge Public Library.

Author Unknown This fall when you see geese

heading south for the winter flying along in a "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has dis-coverd about why they fly that

way. It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings, it cre­ates an uplift for the bird imme­diately following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 per cent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. (People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are travelling on the thrust of one another.)

Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front. (If we have as much sense as a goose, ,we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are going.) When the

lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and another goose flys point. (It pays to take turns doing hard jobs — with people or with geese flying south.) The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. (What do we say when we honk from behind?)

Finally, (now I want to get to this), when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshots and falls out, two geese fall out of formation and follow him down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he is either able to fly or until he is dead, and they then launch out on their own or with another for­mation to catch up with the group. (If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.)

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PBHS top scholarship recipients A group of Picture Butte High

School students were among the recipients of this year's Rutherford Scholarships.

The graduates of the Class of 1990 at the school included 11 scholarship winners.

Students who maintain an A average in their academic subjects are eligible for $300 for Grade 10, $500 for Grade 11 and $700 for Grade 12.

The Rutherford scholarships are supported by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and a total of $12,500 was awarded this year to Pic­ture Butte students.

A $300 scholarship was awarded to Tanya Lee Oosterbroek and $800 scholarships were awarded to Linda E. Barat, Gabrielle Broers, Jac­queline R. Juris and Jodi-Lynn Smith.

The $1,500 scholarships for students who maintained an A average in all three high school years were awarded to Stephanie Bulva, Richelle M. Casson, Blaine Chronik, Chad DeeLynn Russell, Jef­frey D. Smart and Michelle S. Van Raay.

High school students at Picture Butte High School were honored in June for their academic achievements.

The highest grade average awards were presented to:

Grade 10: Advanced, R. Heinen and Sons Award to Chad Marsden and General, R. Heinen and Sons Award to Russell Trechka.

Grade 11: Advanced, ATA Local 21 Award to Marc Secretan and

General, ATA Local 21 Award to Jim Stroeve.

Grade 12: Advanced, Treasury Branch Award and the ATA Local

21 Award to Blaine Chronik. Awards presented for high school

subjects are as follows: Butte Home-All Hardware

awards-Materials 10, Aaron Chronik and Sean Schneider; Materials 20, Darren Smart; Silver Automotives Ltd.-Mechanics 10, Chad Marsden and Renard Campmans; Harry Wat­son Farm Supply-Mechanics 20, Cai Neher, Jim Stroeve and Mike Froese; Fanny's Fabrics-Clothing 10, Karen Larter and Marcie Johnson; Shaughnessy Hotel-Driver Ed. 10, Chad Marsden; Butte Dress Shoppe-Clothing 20, Michelle Phillips; Picture Butte Fish and Game Association-Archery 30, Clayton Gurr; Picture Butte Plum­bing, Heating and Gasfitting-Special achievement awards, Ryan Gersten-buhler and Vince Groten.

Grade 12 subject awards: Family Medical Centre-Biology 30,

Blaine Chronik; Trans Alta Utilities-Chemistry 30, Blaine Chronik; Lee's Palace-Physics 30, Blaine Chronik; Bank of Nova Scotia-English 30, Stephanie Bulva; Marion E. Court-English 33, Astrid Grisnick; Takahashi Family-Social Studies 30, Blaine Chronik; Marie and Everett Sorgard Memorial-Mathematics 30, Jeff Smart; Juris Livestock-Mathematics 31, Jeff Smart; Eldorado Petroleum-Mathematics 33, Cindy Blair; Picture Butte Lions Club-Physical Ed. 30, Cindy Blair and John Fisher; Canadian Western Natural Gas and Frosty Dip-Foods Science 30, Angela Grass; Butte Dress Shoppe-Personal Living 30, Michelle Phillips; Butte Home Hardware-Materials 30, Chad Thompson; Butte Motors-Mechanics 30, Chad Thompson; Frosty Dip-Word Processing 30, Darlene Gormley; Butte Welding-Work Ex­perience 35, Jodi Smith; Butte Grain Merchants-French 30, Michelle Van Raay; Royal Canadian Legion

204-World Religions 30, Marilyn Overseem and "George Vincent Memorial" Picture Butte Elks-World Geography 30, Marilyn Overseem.

S T E P H A N I E BULVA RICHELLE CASSON

BLAINE CHRONIK CHAD RUSSELL

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JANET DICKOUT Janet Dickout is the munici­

pal administrator for the town of Picture Butte.

She was born in Birtle, Mani­toba but has lived in and around Picture Butte since 1946.

Her husband Clarence farmed in the Iron Springs area for 22 years. She has been the town's administrator for five years after seven years as assistant.

She has two children, Lynn who lives in Coaldale with his wife and two children and Shel­ley who lives in Turin with her husband and one child.

Hobbies: "I like to golf until I drop. I golf at the Picture Butte course. I'm a mediocre golfer, strictly a weekend player. We play other golf course when we are away, like in B.C. or Saskatchewan. We played in the Maritimes when we were there, but not in England. The first time we could have, the second time it rained about 20 of the 21 days we were there. I don't have much time for other hobbies, but I also like reading, usually mysteries and histori­cal type books, novels or fac­tual. One of my vices is playing hockey pools and I won the sucker already this year."

Likes: "I love travelling. We've been overseas a couple of times and to the Maritimes. I found it really interesting there, I liked it a lot. I also like sports — I used to skate and play softball too, besides golf."

Dislikes: "I don't think I have any . . . oh yes I do, I don't like flying. I like to be some­where else, I just don't like get­ting there. There's something very unnatural about some­thing weighing that much being up in the air.

Question of the week What is the best part of being involved in the county junior high volleyball tourna­ment?

SUE ANN GERGEL You get to meet new peo­ple and i t 's a good ex­perience.

J E N N I E J U R I S I like meeting the new people and having a sense of achievement.

| CARRIE COCHRAN H|j You get to meet new peo-| BB pie and enjoy the thrill of 111; competition.

Infatuation with animals spans years By Malcolm Ruddock

Thirty years ago Necia Jones of Picture Butte began taking in animals that nobody else seemed to want or care about.

Since then, she has probably seen as many animals come and go as Noah, nursed as many sick ones back to health as Dr. Doolittle, and put as many smiles on the faces of children as Mickey Mouse.

Well, almost as many. Dogs, cats, mice, cockatiels, con-

ures turtles, hamsters, iguanas, tarantulas - you name it, Necia has played host to at least one before, and possibly as many as 300 at any one time.

Except for snakes, that is. "No snakes. They've got forked

tongues and they gross me out," she retorts with a chuckle when asked if she has ever kept any.

For the last 12 of her 30 year in­fatuation with two, four, and eight-legged pals, she has been sharing her fascination with animals with school children all across southern Alberta.

"I know that I can get at least 108 kids in my house because that's the biggest class I've ever had in the house," she boasts.

Before opening her doors to school children, she tried to teach a love of animals to her own four children and any of the neighborhood kids who happened to take an interest.

In talking with Jones, one come-to realize there are two things in her life which mean a great deal to her - children and animals.

So important are these, in fact, that she feels if more people would pay as much attention as she does to at least one or the other, the world would be a better place.

But now she is afraid the part of her life which is so important and has brought so much joy, may be slowly coming to an end.

An injury to her back eight years ago has limited Jones' care for the veritable zoo of critters that once in­habited her house.

With a back operation looming in the not-too-distant future, she has given all but a precious few of her most beloved pets away, in case she may not be able to care for them after leaving the hospital.

"I can't help it, but I just love my animals," she says, cuddling three Chihuahuas in her arms while a con-ure named 'Crackers' kisses her cheek.

"It's just like having one of the kids leave home.''

"When I have to give them away,

it's just like having one of the kids leave home."

Jones says she has been delaying the operation for two years now, mostly because she hated the thought of getting rid of her animals.

Even when she did manage to give

some away, it was a difficult process because she had to make sure they were going to good homes.

Jones has let her exotic collection dwindle down to include only three Chihuahuas, one poodle, four turtles, two iguanas, an assortment of frogs, a tank full of fish, seven conures and one 18-year-old cockatiel that has lost most of her feathers from old age.

"I try to pick and choose what I want to keep so that I have something interesting for the kids.

"Besides, it just wouldn't be my house without animals."

"Besides, it just wouldn't be my house without the animals. They all have their own hang-ups," she says, trying to explain why Crackers chows down on dog food rather than his bird seed.

"They're just like people, I guess." Jones pauses for a moment to

scold 'Arnold', a female iguana, who is trying to climb on top of the aquarium situated next to the kit­chen table.

Jones sounds just like a mother bawling out her own child.

"Arnold," she hollers, tugging on the lizard's leash and harness. "I told you to stay on your chair, now do what you're told, you brat!"

Her conversation with the human across the table resumes.

"I know that the kids are really go­ing to miss it when all this stuff is gone."

There is, however, a plan of sorts that Jones clings to in order to help with the thought of losing all her animals and having nothing for the kids to enjoy.

"I want a petting zoo some day, just for the kids," she says. "I've always believed that if you give a kid something to do that they enjoy, they'll stay out of trouble.

"An animal does excellent things for a child, and for that matter, they're good for adults, too," she adds as she receives another kiss from Crackers.

Although still in the dream stages, her idea consists of getting a small piece of land on the outskirts of town and employing a few youngsters to

Necia Jones doesn't care for snakes, but doesn't mind the company of her pet ig­

uanas.

take care of the animals. Whether it happens or not seems

to depend on whether she can con­vince enough people that it's a good idea for the community, and whether she can find the sort of kids who

would be interested in taking on such a job.

One thing that's certain is exactly where her own heart lies.

"It's been a way of life for me," says Jones.

"Besides, did you ever see the look on the face of a kid when they see something they've never seen before, and probably will never see again? That's why I really do what I do."

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'Butte Lion's Grey Cup contest has new appeal

After 25 years the annual Picture Butte Lion's Grey Cup queen contest has liberalized.

To rejuvenate interest in the ma­jor fundraising activity, the contest is now open to males.

Lions club president Ed Shimek said each year it was more difficult to find six girls to run in the competition.

"It was time for us to take a look at it," he said. "With equality of sexes what it is today, we decided to open up the competiton."

Lions representatives approached the Grade 11 students for input on their plan and it went over very well, he said.

Rather than the club selecting the contestants it was left up to students. Within a few days there were 10 volunteers in the running with two more joining later.

"We are really pleased with the enthusiastic response from the students, as we were uncertain what their response would be," Shimek said.

Vying for the Grey Cup queen or king crown are Teresa Oldenburger, Tracey Fleischhauer, Candice Foord, J.ody Wandler, Bev Tolley, Lisa Russell, Deb Hellwig, Lynn Schimanski, Brandi Watson, Dylan Purcell, Bryson Jones and Terry Thompson.

In addition to the winning title a princess or prince runner up will be crowned, duke or duchess for third place and lord or lady for fourth place.

A court jester title will also be bestowed, with the decision made by the contestants based on a humorous or unique ticket sale methods.

Contestants have 13,456 Grey Cup game tickets for sale. After expenses and prizes, all proceeds from the contest will be used for community betterment, with the majority of funds going to schools, athletic coun­cils and minor baseball programs.

Project chairman Jon Stevens said he is leased with what has transpired.

"The enthusiasm we saw at the original meeting with the students is being exhibited by participants as ticket sales are going very well," he said.

"There is a good rivalry between the king and queen contestants."

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Question of the week If you could have one wish this Christmas what would it be?

MAYOR RICK CASSON PICTURE BUTTE I wish peace and health for everyone in the world.

MAYOR ALEX HANN, COALDALE I wish the spirit of Chris tmas could re­main with everyone all year around. People seem to be different at Christmas and if tha t could be maintained throughout the year we would have a better world to life in.

REEVE ROELOF HEINEN COUNTY OF LETHBRIDGE Unity in Canada and peace in the world.

Fire chief volunteers over 30 years During 30 years of volunteer ser­

vice, the pipe and the 1966 Ford Galaxy have become a trademark for Picture Butte's long time fire chief.

Joining the volunteer crew in September 33 years ago, Bill Vogt became the fire chief three years later in 1960.

With his installation as chief a number of changes took place at the department. He said the fire fighters were a group of good volunteers who responded well to fire calls but lack­ed organization as a department.

When he became chief he saw the need for some formal organization so volunteers could feel like they were part of a department. The for­mation of the fire fighters associa­tion also provided a social angle to the department.

Record keeping on the fire calls and department response became a manditory requirement. Formal fire training also became part of the department's mandate.

Vogt said he went to fire training school in 1961,1962, 1963 and today the department sends four fire

fighters each year to the Alberta Fire Training School in Vermillion.

Vogt said he was active in the for­mal organization of the department because he wanted to know what people were on the department and who could be counted on for a call out.

With organization came increased training as the crew became more proficient on fire fighting equipment.

"Since then it has just kind of snowballed."

Training in Vermilion used to be on a firefighters own time and Vogt said holiday time from work was often donated so fire fighters could attend training school.

Since the early 70's the County of Lethbridge and the Town of Picture Butte have both contributed to a fire budget which helps in part to cover the cost of firefighter training.

In 30 years Vogt said the fire department's equipment and fire fighting methods have changed.

When he became chief the depart­

ment had a King-Seagrave pumper on a 1955 International track that answered only in town calls. Later that same year the farmers in the area formed an association and bought a pumper for the department to use in response to county fire calls.

This association was bought out by the county in 1971 and four years later the town and ocunty jointly pur-chased new pumpers for the department.

In 1986 an new pumper was pur­chased by the county and the old one was passed on to the Barons Volunteer Fire Department.

The Picture Butte department now has town and county pumpers, a crew van and are fund raising for an equipment vehicle.

Vogt said the department's equip­ment has expanded consideribly in the past 30 years also.

The purchase of pumpers increas­ed the department's water output from 425 gallons a minute, to 625 gallons and finally to the current 840 gallons per minute. The actual storage of water also increased as the current pumper can store <?,500 litres of water.

Radio equipment was upgraded in 1975 and with the construction of a new town administration building came a new fire hall. In 1981 the fire siren was automated.

In addition to new radio equipment the department went on pagers in 1976 and were dispatched out of Lethbridge. Vogt said with 24 hour service it is was an improvment to the local system to be dispatched out of Lethbridge.

An agreement between the City of Lethbridge and the county makes this service possible.

In the last two years the depart­ment has also purchsed all new turn out gear.

Record keeping has always been a big part of Vogt's responsibilities as fire chief and over the past 30 years he said this administrative role has expanded.

With a competent crew Vogt said he now handles more of the statistical facts of a fire. He collects

Thirty years as a volunteer fire chief have been rewarding for Picture Butte's Bill Vogt.

all of the information relating to who is involved in the fire, how it started and other details.

Over the past 30 years the method of fighting fires has under gone the most change.

"The whole method of fighting fires has changed."

The new and different types of building materials has changed the fire fighting techniques. Synthetic materials now make it manditory for fire fighters to wear breathing apparatus.

Vogt said most of these building changes have come about over the last 15 years. Improved equipment has also come about as the result of construction of larger buildings over time.

Another change during the past 15 years has been the handling of motor vehicle accidents. The department now responds to accident call outs and the recent purchase of rescue equipment has improved their response capabilities.

Improved roads within the county since he began as fire chief has also improved the department's response

t i m e . With more than three decades as

a volunteer fire fighter behind him Vogt said it is still hard to explain why he has put so much time into the department.

"It is much more than just begin­ning able to help people and only by being part of the department can anyone else understand what it means to be a fire fighter. It's per-sonl satisfaction out of doing something that helps others."

Each call out is different and dedication as a fire fighter comes from those who have a desire to serve, and have wanted to be part of the department instead of being recruited.

"Yes, it is dangerous and you can be killed."

The danger factor is the edge for some fire fighters but while some en­joy the excitement Vogt said that is not why he joined the department.

Over half of Picture Butte's crew has been on the department for over 10 years and each year a few new members try their hand at fire fighting.

It takes, said Vogt, about a year or more to train a new man in all the areas he needs to be skilled at. By the time a man has been on the force a couple of year he is encouraged to attend fire training school.

Vogt said part of his job as chief is to juggle the veterans and the rookies in order to give everyone a chance to improve their training by attending the school.

Vogt has trained in several areas of fire fighting at the school in­cluding investigation. This part of his job is the most challenging as he has to look at all the factors and decide if a fire was an accident or a set fire.

Once it is determined a fire may have been set the provincial in­vestigator take over.

Being fire chief has its rewards and its demands. Vogt puts in an average of four hours a week handl­ing administration and fire meetings.

Retired from his welding business three years ago he now thinks on and off about retiring from the depart­ment but said he is not ready yet to step down as chief.

He and his wife have five children and a crew of grandchildren that keep him busy. He also admits he has a tinker shop which also oc­cupies a few spare hours each day.

A fishing and camping enthusiast Vogt takes advantages of the chang­ing seasons spending spring and summers out of doors and the fall and winters concentrating on other interests such as painting.

His new interest in painting began just over a year ago. He said it was something he always wanted to try and never before had the time for.

"I have to get in the mood and then get some ideas before I can paint."

Vogt said he has enjoyed his years on the department and the men he has worked with during that time. He said volunteering for over 30 years has been a rewarding experience.

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Carving miniature horses a hobby for 25 years Hitches, farm machinery compliment the carvings

BARONS — After 63 years of farming, Henry Kemppainen has retired and is filling his leisure days working on a long-time hobby.

For the past quarter century, carving miniature work horses has filled the few spare hours he has had, but Kemppainen will be able to dedicate more time to the project now.

Rather than mark time in years, Kemppainen likes to say he has been carving horses for 25 winters. "Since I started, I've made 45 of them," he says. He has a fondness for the animals he creates from blocks of wood. He says when he looks at them he can see lots of things wrong, but that's okay with him.

He doesn't build them for sale, but is hoping to one day see them in a museum. "1 get enjoyment out of them," he says. "And when some of the older people, farmers, see this for the first time and their face glows up, it makes me feel good."

Not only does the 80-year-old retired farmer carve the horses but he also designs and constructs the hitches and the farm machinery.

He has a miniature Press Seeder, Cultivator and Double Disc hooked up to teams of horses.

There is an eight horse team pulling a wagon, which is a rep­lica of one they used to haul grain years ago.

Kemppainen has never received any formal training far the art that he says he has not perfected, but it,is something that came naturally to him and something that filled the cold hours of the prairie winter.

He enjoys displaying them at fairs and he said they used to take them to all the parades. "I have over 25 ribbons and all but four of them are first place," he said.

The day before each parade, he would load everything onto his truck and flatbed trailer and take them down to his well to wash away all the .dust they collected in the barn. Then he would cover them w|th plastic so they would remain clean for the next days festivities.

The job of carving one horse can take at least _ hours "if you're lucky," Kemppainen said. "Then you have to make the shoes, which are made of iron, and make the harness and then paint them." In all, he estimates he spends about 80 hours on each horse.

He paints them all grey because it shows off the black leather harness best. He started out painting them black, but then the har-

I ness didn't show.

He has built a small horse drawn sleigh, which he displays with two of the first horses he made. He wasn't happy with them, because they didn't turn out exactly as he had originally planned.

His knowledge of horse drawn machinery and equipment comes from his experience on the farm. A lot of what he has created are replicas of the farm machinery they used when he started work­ing with his father on the family farm.

He left school before he finished Grade Eight so he could help his father to farm the land he had claimed in 1906. Until last year, Kemppainen had continued to farm the same piece of land. He still lives on the same homestead. "That's 63 summers I put in on the farm," he said proudly. "Not many people can say that."

He has lots of memories of the farm, some good and some bad. He remembers, at the age of 14, the sheriff coming to their home with foreclosures. "We managed to wiggle out of that one, but it wasn't easy."

In comparing modern farming practices with earlier methods, he said horse farming was a lot easier on man than tractors. "These tractors don't ride like a car," he said. "They are rough. Horse farm­ing was a lot easier."

"If you had enough horses, feed for the horses and a little grease and oil for the machinery, you were away," he said. "Look what it takes today. Look at what you pay for gasoline. Look at what you pay for tractors and combines."

Kemppainen has tried it both ways. He has had the advantages of modern technology, but still he prefers the old fashioned farming methods.

He will miss farming and living on the farm. Although he doesn't know when, he knows there will come a time when he and his wife will have to move to the city, but he said he is not looking forward to the move. "I dread the day, I jnst dread it," he said.

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All in the rhythm Prairie Tractor and Engine Society member Duane Dunn puts a little leg work into starting his Oil Pull tractor Satur­day in preparation for a plowing demonstration. The tractor was also part of the parade of power at the annual threshing show near Picture Butte. Turn to page 10 for photo coverage.

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THIS 1912 RUMELY OIL PULL TRACTOR WAS ONE OF THE FEATURES OF LAST YEAR'S SHOW

Annual threshing show offers glimpse into the past

PICTURE BUTTE - They'll be hindering, stooking and threshing this weekend in Picture Butte.

To most Albertans who have been raised on or near farms, such terms conjure up memories of long-for­gotten agriculture practices and machinery long out of use and rusting away in the corner of a field.

The past will be brought back to life during the Prai­rie Tractor and Engine Club's Eighth Annual Thresh­ing Show and Antiques Display here.

The show takes more than a glimpse into the history of farming and will demonstrate such farm practices as plowing with machinery dating as far back as 1913.

Using steam, kerosene, gasoline and diesel tractors, members of the Prairie Tractor and Engine Society will cut, stook, haul and thresh grain just as it was done in the olden days.

A parade of power will also be highlighted during the show as will rope making, public field rides a barn dance and plowing demonstrations.

John Brouwer, a member of the society, says he expects up to 2,000 people to attend the threshing show. The threshing show is the prime attraction right now, but the society is in the process of creating Prai­rie Acres Heritage Village which, when completed, will offer a look into the past.

Numerous buildings, including a full-size CPR sta­

tion once located in New Dayton, are being restored to reflect life in a rural community many years ago.

Also in the village is the tiny Burdett Post office used as recently as 1989, and the Bowville country school originally built northwest of Barhill.

Visitors will see Canada's first Christian Reformed Church built in 1908 between Nobleford and Monarch; a two-room house from Picture Butte; a John Deere Dealership; and a bulk oil station; and Rogers Garage, a Chevrolet dealership from Iron Springs, circa 1928.

The society is also aiming to eventually have a trac­tor museum open year round.

Brouwer says the society hopes to place an early 1900s irrigation farm site on the edge of the village, complete with house, barns and machinery. The society also hopes to add a line of machinery used in the early days of sugar beet harvesting.

The show and display begins both days at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and runs until 5 p.m. Cost for adults is $3; ages 10-17, $2; and children nine and under get in free.

A portion of the society's advertising is funded through a grant from the Chinook Country Tourist Association.

Prairie Acres is located about 1 _ kilometres south of Picture Butte.

1922 Waterloo Boy tractor is the most recent club acquistion.

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Barley flies during a threshing demonstration featuring a 28-inch equipment was on display during the Prairie Tractor and Engine Waterloo Separator from the 1920s. This and other antique farm Society's annual threshing show Saturday at Picture Butte.

. Life Begins at 80 I have good news for you. The

first 80 years are the hardest. The _ second 80 are a succession of birth­day parties.

Once you reach 80, everyone wants to carry your baggage and help you up the steps. If you forget your name or anybody else's name, or an appointment, or your own tel­ephone number, or promise to be three places at the same time, or can't remember how many grand­children you have, you need only explain that you are 80.

Being 80 is a lot better than being 70. At 70 people are mad at you for everything. At 80 you have a per­fect excuse no matter what you do. If you act foolishly, it's your second childhood. Everybody is looking for symptoms of softening of the brain.

Being 70 is no fun at all. At that age they expect you to retire to a house m Florida and complain about your arthritis (they used to call it lumbago) and you ask every­body to stop mumbling because you can't understand them. (Actually

l your hearing is about 50 per cent gone.)

If you survive until you are 80, everybody is surprised that you are still alive. They treat you with respect just for having lived so long. Actually they seem surprised that you can walk and talk sensi­bly.

So please, folks, try to make it to 80. Its the best time of life. People forgive you for anything. If you ask me, life begins at 80.

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Threshing Show

S u n d a y , f e a t u r i n g a n t i q u e machinery, there is the threshing demonstration, farm displays such as the auger which attracted An­drew Wilton and below, Keith Clark prepares the fire in a Case steam tractor.

The threshing show also featured a barn dance and farming demonstration using the antique equipment.

The Bowville School and the first Chris- be restored to their original purpose. tian Reformed Church in Canada has yet to

Old-fashioned farming

Prairie Tractor and Engine Society put on an old-fashioned threshing demonstration over the weekend in Picture Butte

TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTOS BY DAVID ROSSTTER

ROY TINNEY, LEFT, FROM RAYMOND WITH HELP FROM COALDALE'S MICHAEL SANDFORD SHOW ONLOOKERS HOW TO MAKE ROPE

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BILL EWING MAKES SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STACK DURING DEMONSTRATION

Prairie Acres preserving history Plans are final for another

weekend of living history at the Prairie Tractor and Engine Society's annual Threshing Show.

Now in its eighth year, the 1990 event is scheduled Aug. 18 and 19. It will feature the Parade of Power, binding, stooking and threshing demonstations, rope making, field rides, a barn dance and many other displays.

The parade of power runs each day at 1 p.m. and includes antique farm machinery and cars from several eras. The look into the past is held at the society's Prairie Acres, one mile south of Picture Butte.

The society is continuing its efforts to preserve the history of agriculture in the area by preserving machinery from the early years.

Members feel the threshing show helps the society move closer to its goal of establishing a permanent an­tique tractor and machinery museum on Prairie Acres.

The museum will feature items dating back to the early part of the century with emphasis on the early days of irrigation.

Past threshing shows took place near Turiin, but members felt they needed to own land in order to access funding. The site near Picture Butte was then found.

Society treasurer John Brouwer said countless hours of volunteer work have already gone into the pro­ject and thousands more will be counted before the project is complete.

"If we don't do it, it will be gone. It will be a thing of the past. In the years to come people won't be able to see first hand how things were in the past."

In addition to the planned museum, the club is also establishing a prairie village with a working early 1900's irrigation farm site.

It already has the New Dayton CPR train station, the Burdett Post Office, the Bowville School, Rodgers Garage from Iron Springs, the first Christian Reformed Church in Canada, a John Deere dealership and a two-room house from the ear­ly days.

Brouwer said volunteer labor is used to restore the buildings and the society is trying to get grants to assist in the project.

The society feels developing the site is important because this part of the prairies was one of the first areas

where irrigation established on a Alberta.

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The museum, said Brouwer, would house restored pieces and also give visitors a firsthand look at restora­tion of tractors and other machinery, completed by the society.

Planning is also underway to develop an early irrigation farm yard complete with a farm house, barn and other buildings found on the early farms when irrigation came to the area.

Machinery and tractors in the museum could actually be demonstrated on the small farm, in­cluding the early methods of row-crop farming for sugar beets. Farm animals could also be a part of the attraction.

The heritage village may someday include a blacksmith, livery, general store and lumber yard. Brouwer said the society is eager to show the ties between the farms and prairie village of the early days.

By developing the village Brouwer said the society hopes to effectively show the use of the early machines and the reasons for their development.

"We're trying to preserve history."

For many members of the socie­ty, volunteer efforts began with the restoration of their own machinery collections. Some have made the development of Prairie Acres their retirement projects.

Brouwer said for many members it is the pure love of old machines and tractors and the desire to see things as they were that makes the development of the site possible.

The society wants to establish Prairie Acres as a year round tourism site. Brouwer said there are still many items, tractors, machinery and buildings around the province that could be used at the site.

As each year more and more old buildings are demolished, the socie­ty asks visitors to remember the need to preserve history for future generations.

It encourages donations not only to the heritage village but to local museums. •

Families who wish to remember a loved one can do it through donation of an item from their history or through funding to help build the heritage village.

The New Dayton CPR train station will eventually include a working rail line.

The excutive of the society in­cludes president Evan Evans, vice-president Clarence Sterenberg, secretary Wim Vonkeman and direc­tors Ben Nyhof, Ray Elliott, Wille Nayha and Pete Brouwer.

Hooves of History cattle drive fund raiser for heritage center

By RIC SWIHART of The Herald

Cattle drives formed the fabric of the old west, and the Canadian Rodeo Historial Association wants to bring it back, even just for fund raising purposes.

Marland Larter of Picture Butte, president of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association and local rep­resentative to the historial associa­tion, says the Hooves of History 1990 cattle drive will raise money to help build the Western Heritage Centre at Cochrane.

The Alberta Irrigation Projects Association jumped into the mood Wednesday by donating $750 that will sponsor a symbolic water wagon for the two-day, 24-mile cat­tle drive.

Bob Wilde of Welling, vice-chair­man of AIPA, said water was a crit­ical component of cattle drives, just like it is a critical component of the agriculture scene in southern Alberta.

Tony Mayer of Calgary, who is helping to organize the drive, said AIPA's donation is the first non-cattle industry support, but much more is anticipated.

The real cow hands and anybody interested in supporting the fund drive will have a real opportunity. All it takes is. the donation of one yearling or older steer or heifer that will weigh 700 pounds or more by Sept. 1, or a mature dry cow.

If that is the route selected, the donor or his representative is asked to supply a horse or team and wagon (sans pneumatic tires), tack, bedroll and personal effects to participate in the cattle drive.

Another option, said Larter, is a straight cash donation of $750. The money will be used to buy a suitable critter for the donor who is then asked to supply the rest of supplies to participate in the cattle drive.

And for those who want to donate an animal or cash, but to take in the drive at the start or finish in the comfort of an air conditioned vehi-

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two days. After breakfast, the trail boss

and drovers will start the first day. about a 12-mile drive. That day will be repeated Sept. 28, concluded with a parade down Cochrane's Main Street.

After a pancake breakfast Satur­day, Sept. 29, the. cattle will be sorted and sold by auction in lots. The day ends with a barbecue, beer garden and cowboy ball.

On Sunday, Sept. 30, participants are invited to walk through Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, future home of the Western Heri­tage Centre, and then watch an invitational rodeo at the Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo.

Larter said interested persons can contact any of the local repre­sentatives, including Blayn Pick-ard or Bob Toney of Pincher Creek, Bob Hurst of Lundbreck, Tony Per­lich of Lethbridge, Mackie McLean or Picture Butte, Fred Mandeville or Chuck Hale of Brooks.

cle, the money or animal will be gratefully accepted, said Larter.

"We would like the support of all

Eeople," said Larter. "We need the elp of interested people to canvass •

for livestock donations also." The cattle will be trucked to Sib-

bald Flats near Bragg Creek near Calgary on Wednesday, Sept. 26. A hearty trail supper will prepare the drovers for the work the following

Tournament winners Picture Butte Cobras "Atom A" Hockey Team captured an eight team tournament in High River. Cobras won five straight games to win the championship. Team players include bottom row: Tyler Brosz, Kurtis Paskal, Danny Bjerke, D.J. Brough,

Brad O'Donnell. Back row: Troy piles, Jamie Kubik, Allan Brecka, Shawn Haney, Kurt Parks, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Jawor-sky. Coaches: Bob Miles, Doug Brosz and manager Jim Jaworsky.

FARMER KEITH RYAN can't figure out what caused the mysterious circle in his wheat field. CP LASERPHOTO

Another flattened circle found in farmer's field

WINNIPEG (CP) - They're not being produced by mating hedge­hogs running in circles.

But that's about all Winnipeg UFO researchers have ruled out as they study the second circle of flat­tened grain to appear in a farmer's field in the last week. Both have materialized just outside Winni­peg.

Guy Westcott, who studies such mysteries, says the latest circle just west of of the city might have been made by a big wind but he doesn't believe it was a hoax.

"I think we can say it was more likely caused by a whirlwind," he said after viewing the 21-metre

wide circle in a field of wheat belonging to farmer Mabel Min-aker.

Minaker says she doesn't know what made the circle.

"I found it Tuesday and it wasn't there the day before," she said, after calling Westcott to come look at the phenomenon.

Others are more skeptical. Callers to a Winnipeg newspaper

have pointed out that British tab­loids have been running stories recently on how to fake the circles, which have generated a lot of inter­est in England lately.

The tabloids are sold by Winni­peg neWs dealers.

A dream come true The B.P.O. Elks No. 268 Picture Butte held its annual "Dream Vacation For Two" raffle and awarded Johanna Brecka $2,000. Making the presentation is raffle chair­man John Pollemans. II

Future bright for blind youngster Talented, ever curious, Cory Martin has many ambitions By TRISH BRAYNE

of The Herald When he grows up Cory Mar­

tin, 7, wants "to be one of those guys who runs the computers at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant."

In the meantime he spends a lot of time constructing vehicles and buildings from his Lego set. During a recent Herald inter­view in his home, Cory built a police station, complete with an air conditioningsystem, sound both in theory and design.

It was one of the many daily challenges in Cory's life, differ­ent from the average child's since Cory is totally blind.

He was born with a condition called retinal disorder lebers con genital amaurosis.

Until the age of three, when his sight faded completely, Cory could pick up colors and seg­mented images of objects.

"But he doesn't think of him­self as being any different from other children," says Lori Mar­tin, Cory's mother.

She makes sure Cory experi­ences as much in life as possible and their outings take a wide sweep of Lethbridge and area. They've even visited art gal­leries, with mother describing the pictures.

Cory's listening skills are finely tuned. His link with an academic world he's already shining in is his Braille, a skill his mother is perfecting. Her goal is her transcriber's certificate.

Teacher's aide Glennda Ballin works with Cory during his day at General Stewart School.

A large part of Ballin's time is spent adapting the materials used by sighted students.

Math is Cory's favorite sub­ject. The colorful pages from the Grade 2 math text have been reconstructed by Ballin, using raised objects to represent those pictured in the book; spiders, ladybugs, caterpillars, for exam­ple.

Other written math problems are substituted with Braille ver­sions.

"His little fingers are never still," says Ballin.

While Cory enjoys the class­room, he says recess is his favor­ite time, especially the adven­ture playground at General Stewart.

"Last year I was afraid to go down the centre slide but now I'm not," says Cory.

Ballin, teachers and the other children make sure Cory finds his way around safely. Before he takes to the outdoors Cory locates his coathook and pulls on his jacket.

"I can go out by myself," Cory says. "I follow the grass path. It leads right down there. There's a garbage can that I always touch. } "I take the wire fence and when it ends up on the twisty side, there's a little ladder that goes up to the top. One of my favorite parts is the spider's tube that you can come down.''

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STUDYING IN BRAILLE, Cory Martin gets from help from Glennda Ballin, teacher's aide in the

Grade 2 class at General Stewart School. HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSTTER

his best friend. "Everyone in the class is my

best friend," he says. And they are. The children accept him

totally; watch out for him; love him. It's not because they're told they must by adults in command, it's because they want to.

Cory admires Ninja Turtles like most other kids in town. He listens to the dialogue on TV and to descriptions from his friends.

And he reads, and reads. During The Herald interview

Cory read the story of Clifford and Big Red Dog and picked up a spelling error — "Emily" started with a "C".

His mother reads along, describing what's in the pictures. She outlines them in glue in Cory's own books so he may trace them with his fingers.

The exercise of description and non-reliance on visual objects has been a challenge for Cory's teacher Sharon Prevevost.

"I've had to teach differently," she says. "So much of our teach­ing is visual. It's been a learning experience for me to have to con­sider a different style."

While teaching the class about rattlesnakes, Prevevost described their length as about the same as a section of the chalk board. She had Cory feel his way from one chalk board join to the next to visualize the measure­ment.

"He keeps up with the other children really well," says Pre­vevost. "He's a really popular little fellow — an interesting child. The children are so accept­ing of Cory- There's always

someone to take his hand or guide his touch. They argue about who is going to help him. It's good for the kids because they're made more aware, and it's good for Cory."

He has lots of materials adapted for the blind, thanks to Ballin's creativity, the CNIB's resources and monthly visits to the school by Jane Welsh, a con­sultant from the Regional Edu­cation Assessment and Consulta­tion for the Handicapped (REACH), of Calgary.

One of Ballin's innovations is a sheet of paper laid over a piece of window screen. She draws dia­grams and pictures in crayon from the lesson in progress. Cory traces his fingers over the raised images. The two spend much of their time at a work centre set up at the back of the classroom.

At home Cory's bedroom is well-organized, everything in its place. He has a passionate inter­est in cars and recognizes by touch each of his 100-car collec­tion.

"People who can't see are no different from you or I," says Martin. "They use their other senses more than we do. Our world is so visual we take our eyes for granted."

A single parent, Martin blesses the support of her fiance Bruce, and her family for helping her cope with adjustments necessary to parenting a blind child.

She says Cory's future looks bright.

'1 really feel he's going to excel in something, I'm not sure what. I'm going to do my best to see that he has everything so he does have a good future," Martin

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LORI MARTIN describes the pictures while Cory reads.

says. "He has to have a career-minded goal to enjoy a fulfilling life. Like all children Cory needs exposure to as much in life as possible to develop indepen­dence, a sense of security and confidence in himself."

Martin wants Cory to try sports like judo and cross-coun­try skiing "to release his ener­gies." At school he's coached in activities like running.

Ever curious, Cory would like to know where milk comes from.

"I'd like to find him a cow to milk," says Martin.

At the kitchen table she offers Cory a cookie. He traces the outer edge. "This cookie looks like a flower," he says.

Just as any other child might.

Party marks Rose's 100th

HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (UPI) - Children and grandchildren of Rose Fitz­gerald Kennedy yesterday toasted her 100th year.

Four of Kennedy's five surviving children, about 20 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren gath­ered at the Kennedy family compound on Cape Cod to celebrate her birthday — a week early.

Rose Kennedy turns 100 on July 22, when the family will hold a strictly private celebration.

Her lone surviving son, Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., said his mother's "love of family" came first.

Rose Kennedy's oldest son, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., was killed when his plane exploded over the English Channel during a Second World War bombing mission.

Four years later, her daughter Kathleen, was killed in a plane crash in France.

In 1963, U.S. president John F. Kennedy was as­sassinated in Dallas.

Less than five years later, her third son, Robert, was shot to death as he campaigned for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination.

Rose's husband, Joseph P. Kennedy, died in 1969.

Jacqueline Kennedy On­assis, wife of the late presi­dent, and her son, John F. Kennedy Jr., did not attend.

The day began with hordes of photographers crowded around Kennedy family members. ers. m

Picture Butte man looks back on 103 years PICTURE BUTTE —

Although the sound of laughter has faded, the flowers have wilted and the helium balloons deflated, George Foster's memories of his 103rd birthday party haven't dimmed.

His eyes light up and his mouth curves upward when he tells of the celebration held at the Picture Butte Municipal Hospital on July 27.

The hospital staff and the Foster family arranged a cele­bration complete with birthday cake, balloons and flowers to mark this new milestone in Fos­ter's life. "There was a good crowd here," he says.

"Some people I hadn't seen for years. I think they wanted to come and see what I looked like. They didn't know what a person this age looked like," he laughs. "It was quite a party."

Foster moved into a room at the local hospital last April, because he says he was unable to look after himself properly. He had previously lived in the senior citizen's home, which he can see through his window.

He shares his hospital room with four other men and he says his life is pretty good. "They look after me pretty good here. The nurses are good to me and everything is fine."

He passes the day reminisc­ing with visitors and by read­ing, watching television or just looking out the window at the community and remembering all the changes since his arrival in 1918.

Foster'farmed near Picture Butte for most of his adult life with his wife Ruth. He and Ruth grew up together in Ontario, but her family moved to west­ern Canada and they didn't marry until he met her in Iron Springs years later.

He says he came west because all the newspapers were full of stories about the new frontier. "The papers said 'Go West young fellas and grow up with the country," he said with a grin. "So a neighbor boy and I decided we'd go and see it and we headed out."

"When I struck Lethbridge it was July of 1907," he said. "You could count the houses with no problem." At that time Fifth Street North was the main thor­oughfare through the city. It was midnight when he and his friend reached their destination and they were forced to spend their first night at the train sta­tion, because there was no room at the Windsor Hotel.

The next day, he said he ran into an old school chum who invited him to visit them in Iron Springs. "We had to get out of Lethbridge before dark," he said. "Because there were four trails leading out of north Leth­bridge and we had to make sure we.got on the right one." The

GEORGE FOSTER LISTENS TO HIS GREAT GRANDCHILDREN SARA ,9, AND BLAINE FOSTER, 4, EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

trails led to Monarch, Fort Macleod, Iron Springs and Bowville.

It was at this time that he was reunited with Ruth Hunt and the two were married on May 7, • 1913.

The husband and wife shared 75 years of marriage. They farmed together and raised a family of seven. Ruth died on December 8, 1988. She was 96 years old.

The couple's seven children have since made Foster a grandfather and a great grand­father. "I think I have about 30 grandchildren," he said. "And they say I have 12 great grand­children." Although he was unsure of the numbers, his love for the children was evident. Pinned on a bulletin board beside his hospital bed are homemade birthday cards that extend identical messages of 'I Love You Grandpa'.

There is^even a photograph of Foster with some of his grand­children pinned on the wall.

His recollections of the early years of farming seem to con­tradict his claim that his mem­ory isn't as good as it used to be. "I can remember better what happened 50 or 60 years ago

than what happened last month," he says.

Foster started his farming career near Etzicom, east of Foremost. He farmed there for six years,. but the land was extremely dry. "It was dry year after year," he explained. "I farmed for six years and I only cut three crops. I said there had to be someplace that was better to farm than this."

. So in 1918, he put his wife and two children on a train to Iron Springs to stay with her par­ents, he loaded two bundled racks filled with their possess­ions and headed for Picture Butte. He had to leave his cattle behind until he was able to build some fences and barns in which to house them.

The first summer he was in Picture Butte, he built their home and started breaking the land. "The land was so dry, I couldn't do much ploughing."

The price of wheat was low when he cut his first crop on the new farm in 1920. "The price of wheat was about $3.50 a bushel and it went down to below $2.00," he says.

He was lucky enough to sell his crop early in the season, because he says the price

dropped below $1.50 that year. "It took a few years before it (the price) came back."

Farming was a difficult pro­fession in the early years and still is today, he says. "We had quite a job sometimes to make a go of it because it was so dry."

In 1921, the cutworms and grasshoppers destroyed most of the crops. "What the cut­worms didn't get, the grasshop­pers did," he said, pausing and shaking his head at the mem­ory of the losses .suffered by himself and many of his friends that year.

"But after that, we had fair crops up until 1928."

In 1928, many crops were flattened by hail. "The whole country was hailed out." Fos­ter had taken precautions and said he had pretty good hail insurance. "So we faired alright."

"It was quite a game against the hail insurance people those days," he laughs. "If you had 50 per cent damage, they would say it was 25 per cent. That year, it was 100 per cent and they couldn't get around that."

At one time, he said Iron

Springs was a thriving commu­nity, but once the mining slowed down, people left. He said he thought the same would happen to Picture Butte when the factory closed. "I thought people would leave and that would be the end of Picture Butte," he said. "But it wasn't and it has grown since."

The country and the land were good to Foster and he said things improved for the dry­land farmer when irrigation was introduced in 1923. "Taken as a whole, we always got some crop. It is good land if you can just get some water on it."

As for the secret of a long life, Foster was unable to offer any insights."Your guess is as good as mine," he says with a grin. "I don't know why I was left on top of the earth for this long."

As with the fading of the flow­ers and the sinking of the helium balloons, the memory of his birthday party may fade in the minds of the visitors, but Foster will remember that day for a while to come, maybe even until new memories of his 104th birthday replace the old ones. I H

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December 11, 1990

Picture Butte administrator leaving for golf course

Picture Butte s town administrator, Janet Dickout sits at the computer she will leave behind when she retires in January. Assistant administrator Diane Penner, on the right, and secretary Ardis Branch will be helping to welcome a new administrator.

After 12 years in the office for the Town of Picture Butte, the ad­ministrator is off to work on her golf game. s

Janet Dickout says spending more time on the course is just one of the things she plans to do after she retires in January.

"I'm going to golf 'til I drop all summer."

Dickout started with the town as assistant administrator, working with Pius Ries. She has been ad ministrator for the last five years

When Dickout retires early in the new year, she will be marking the

end of her second career. Her first began with the raising of her children with her husband, Clarence

After her children completed their educations she decided to add to hers and enroled in Henderson Business College for secretarial training

After a year and a half with a con­struction company, she applied to the town and was selected for the assistant's position.

She then received much of her training on the job and credits Mildred Olsen, who was with the town for 24 years, for teaching her so much about municipal work.

Dickout was born in Manitoba but came to Alberta as a young girl. She has lived in Picture Butte since 1946 and plans to remain settled in the community for her retirement.

Dickout says she also plans to spend more time with her children and grandchildren. She is the mother of three children and grandmother of three.

She and Clarence also have plans to travel and do more gardening

But Dickout says she will miss working with the town staff and be­ing part of the town's operation.

"It's a very rewarding job," she says.

Over the past 12 years she has seen many changes to municipal work Water bills that used to take two weeks to do by hand are now com­pleted in a day by a computer.

Using computers was a challenge for Dickout but she says she is fascinated by the systems and is try­ing to justify having her own home computer.

Moving into the new town hall facility was another highlight of her municipal career. The building was completed in 1981 and was a vast im­provement from the office in which she originally worked.

All in all, Dickout says she has en­joyed the demands and challenges of her job.

"A person certainly has to main­tain a sense of humor and a thick skin."

And she will be missed. "I'm very, very sorry to see Janet

go," says Mayor Rick Casson. Town council was reluctant to ac­

cept her notice of retirement at its recent meeting.

"She's done a marvelous job," adds Casson, who credits her with getting the town into good financial shape.

Dickout says she has been lucky to have two careers and now she will enjoy some time off.

"I think Picture Butte has a good future," she adds. She enjoys being involved in the community and is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and the United Church's North Minister Parish Council.

"I hope to stay involved in things." She is especially interested in see­

ing the community center built and would like to remain a part of the project. It will be hard to move on, she admits, but it is time to move on!

KATHY BLY - EDITOR

GEOFtGINA CANNADY STEWART - AD. REP.

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Koko KO's confident American By Rob Schellenberg "Shawn the Bomb said the wrong thing." That's what a smiling and confident Brent

"Koko" Kosolofski told his relatives following his sixth round victory over an American who claimed Koko would be "so so" after their boxing match in Medicine Hat Saturday night.

Kosolofski, who ran his undefeated record to five, stopped-American Shawn Jewell at 2:04 of the sixth round after repeatedly hitting the Oregon State champion.

Kosolofski scored well throughout the match and knocked the tough opponent to the canvas on at least five occasions but the American kept coming back.

"This kid was tough," Brad Campeau, the chief second in Ko||r's corner, said following the fight. "He was theW_ighest guy he's fought."

"Tough, very tough," Koko agreed. "You have to give him a lot of credit for getting up."

The toughness of the fight helped the Burdett fighter's corner men in being able to gauge what type of competition their boxer can handle and what distance he may be able to last.

"I'm glad he went six rounds," Campeau said. "It showed us he can go farther."

Campeau is confident that Kosolofski can now work up to eight or ten rounds without any problem and was happy with the fitness level of the fighter.

"I've never seen a guy train harder than he does," he said.

Kosolofski's promoter was also happy with the way the fighter looked in going the six rounds.

"By looking at him you can tell that he can go farther," Dean Sampson said following the fight.

While others thought the fight wouldn't last long the Burdett puncher thought that the fight might go to six rounds.

"Yeah I did," he told reporters. "Even eight. He came here to win and he was confident."

The confidence may have hurt the American fighter as he repeatedly challenged the local fighter to hit him again after taking some hard shots to the head and body in the early rounds.

While Koko dished out a lot of punishment, he didn't get hurt by anything the American threw although the American scored some good right hands in the match.

"He clipped me a couple times," Koko said, recalling an overhand right.

The chief second in the Koko's corner was confi­dent that nothing hurt the boxer.

"He's fine. No swelling at all," Campeau said. "He didn't get hit a lot. He got hit a little but nothing that phased him at all."

Koko has been progressing as a fighter in each of his recent matches and credits his better defense in the ring to working out down east.

"I've been sparring a lot with stiffer competition down in Toronto," he said.

The stiffer competition made Kosolofski better and his promoter is looking forward to future match­ups.

"He's going to be a force to reckon with," Samp­son said.

The next match for Koko will be against Melvin Ricks in Sydney, Nova Scotia and future battles are also planned against David Fiddler and the Canadian Light Heavyweight Champion - Danny Stonewalker.

"I would like to go in October for the title," Sampson said. "I really believe that he is the best light heavyweight in Canada."

In the under card at the Cypress Centre 1100 peo­ple were able to watch Kyle Steinkey, from Medicine Hat, stop his Washington State opponent in the second round of their pro debuts.

Cliff Likness, of Calgary, Tony Pep, of Calgary, and Canadian Featherweight Champion Barrington Brent "Koko" Kosolofski stoppeed American Shawn "The bomb" Jewell in the sixth round of theii Francis also won by knock out. bout in Medicine Hat Saturday tto remain undefeated as a pro. - Darren Nimegeers photo

Encyclopedia presentation The latest edition of the Junior En­cyclopedia } has been presented to 32 municipal libraries across the south by TransAlta Utilities. Coaldale and Picture Butte were two of the libraries who receiv­ed copies and also have extras for sale to the public. On hand to make the presenta­tion at the Picture Butte Municipal Library were from the left, Marion Hanna,

library board member; Doreen Warnock, librarian; Vic Mensch, vice-chairman of the Chinook Arch Library Project and chair­man of the Coaldale Library Board; Ed Penner, district manager for TransAlta and Maggie Macdonald, project director for Chinook Arch which co-ordinated the encyclopedia presentations.

Storytime trophy Chelsey West, 5, is the latest Picture Butte Bible Storytime participant to receive her trophy for collecting enough points in memorization appearance, attendance and participation. She is the daughter of Sam & Shelley West. She has a brother and a sister, and likes making things, riding her bike and having friends over.

|| LU DM Parker plans retirement

etiree Dave Parker cleans up the curling rink in prepare-ion for another season.

Picture Butte's Dave Parker will be putting on fewer hats this fall as curling resumes in the community.

Parker, who has filled the position of secretary/treasurer, manager, ice maker and caretaker for the curl­ing club, plans to retire from much of the operation.

' 'You can find enough to do in your old age."

He said he is still interested in curling and the club and will offer his services in the organization.

The ice making end of the opera­tion will be handled initially by the town side of the recreation complex and members of the club will be call­ed on more to volunteer their time to help run the club.

Parker first took an active role in the curling club in 1967 as the secretary/treasurer, by 1970 he was also making the ice.

In 1982 the club moved to the new building and he took on an even big­ger challenge. Until the move he had been spending springs and summers working at the golf course and falls and winters at the arena.

He said when the club moved to its new home the demand for a caretaker, manager and icemaker increased and he took the position full time.

Honored over the years on several occasions Parker has enjoyed his community involvement which in­cludes the Picture Butte and District Agriculture Society, the tourism ac­tion committee, the Oldman River Regional Recreation Board and the Picture Butte and District Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber honored him in 1976 with a "Dave Parker Night" in ap­preciation for his community work. He was recognized for his time, ef­fort and continuous support of the community and his dedicated service.

Parker matriculated from high school at the age of 17, then joined the air fore? for three years. Station­

ed in several areas of Canada he saw places he had never seen before.

After his time with the air force he returned to the family farm two miles north of Picture Butte where he worked until he sold it in 1970.

With his farming career com­pleted he went to work for the golf course and the curling club.

He began with the course when it was only a nine hole course and played on sand greens. He worked through the development to grass greens and the eventual expansion to 18 holes.

With double the course to care for Parker said he decided both jobs were a little much and he gave his full attention to the curling position.

Parker has always been very ac­tive in the community and said his retirement from the curling club will not end his volunteering.

He is a past president and secretary/treasurer for the Legion. He has also held similar positions with the Elks and was the 1953 Ex­alted Ruler and a Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. He is a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge.

Parker was part of the 1967 centen­nial year celebration committee which helped to establish the com­munity celebration which has become Jamboree Days.

The celebration committee led to the formation of the agriculture

society of which he is president. When asked why he spends so

much of his time volunteering with various community groups Parker said he likes being involved and making something happen. He said his retirement from the club may mean a reduction in his pace but he doesn't plan on going into hybernation.

Parker would like to see more community involvement and support for local organizations working to make Picture Butte a better community.

Growing up in an era which had lit­tle radio and no television he said people had more time on their hands and did more things. With increas­ed mobility and expanded socializing the trend toward fewer organizations and fewer members is putting many groups out of business.

Parker said he hopes more people will become involved in organiza­tions. He enjoyed seeing a project through to completion and learned along the way how to be a little deaf and thick skinned.

"I developed a long fuse, you have to take stuff with a grain of salt," he said.

"Do the best you can arid let it go at that."

As for his retirement plans Parker hopes to put in more times on the golf course.