979 good year for Picture Butte The year 1979 will go down in On the agricultural scene drought Stephanie Kubik, 89.4 per cent; and history in the Picture Butte area not and a devastating hail storm wreak­ Grade seven, Jodi Bodnar, 91.9 per only as the Year of the Child, but as ed havoc with many crops. How­ cent. the Year of the Senior Citizen. It ever, one of the longest frost free Don Jensen won the H.B. Kane saw the realization of a dream for periods in history alleviated the Farms Ltd. Citizenship award; and many people in the area, the problems caused by a late Spring. Lori Holthe won the Yearbook opening of Piyami Lodge, a beau­ One bright spot in agriculture was award. tiful Senior Citizens' Lodge. It was an improved cattle market, which In the 1979 Junior Mathematics filled to capacity within a month. provided some relief to ranchers contest Marlene VanderHeyden Another highlight was the very and feeders who have been the and Rob Moriyarna placed in the top generous donation of one hundred victims of a depressed cattle market ten per cent of 24,000 contestants and twenty thousand dollars by an for several years. from-across Canada. anonymous donor for the building East of Picture Butte, in the Iron CHURCH ACTIVITIES of a much needed facility, a Springs area, shades of the Old The year was unique for several sportsplex. Committees immed­ West began to recur with the return individuals in Picture Butte. Father iately went into action and within a of buffalo to the area. Don Vornbrock realized the dream short time a Master plan was SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT of a lifetime, a pilgrimage to the approved and donations began roll­ The year was one of achievement Holy Land. Meanwhile, early in the ing in. for Picture Butte students in several year Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pilling left respects. Lori Holthe and Rob Mor- The year was one of considerable for England where they are serving iyami won the Southern Region activity for the town of Picture Butte a mission in the London Temple of debating championship. Sally and business firms within the town. the Church of Jesus Christ of The town expanded the water Haney won the County of Leth­ services plant, so that rationing of bridge grade eight impromptu Latter-day Saints. During the year water usage during peak periods speech competition. Kerri Sucher Michael Oliver returned home from will no longer be necessary. A won the County of Lethbridge a mission served in Kentucky. Mr. rather extensive paving program Literary Interpretation and Mrs. A. Y. Stone returned was also completed. competition. Ian Byrd, also a Junior home from their mission in South The Industrial Land Banking High School student, competed in Carolina, and Don Woodruff re­ Program negotiations were com­ an impromptu speaking competition turned from a mission in Bogota, pleted with the Alberta Housing at Medicine Hat and brought home Colombia, all with memories to Corporation. Upon the completion a trophy. endure a lifetime. of servicing .it is expected that lots Several students attained out­ BATH TUB RACE will be ready by mid 1980. standing averages in the academic A Picture Butte RCMP officer, The town passed a new Land Use field. In grade twelve Lori Noble Ewen Harvie, used a unique meth­ bylaw to regulate and control devel­ topped the academic program with od of putting Picture Butte on the opment within the town. an average of 88.6 per cent, and front page of Vancouver news­ The town also established a Margaret Loman topped the gen­ papers. He entered the World municipal planning commission eral program with an average of Championship Bathtub Race. One that will deal with development 84.8 per cent. Top averages in the hundred and fifty bathtubs entered applications that are not handled by other grades were: grade eleven - the race, and his vessel was one of the development officer. Marlene VanderHeyden, 88.3 per only 59 to finish the race, a feat in Several business firms expanded cent; Grade ten, Larry Gibbons, itself as the skippers had to battle during the year. Harry Watson 96.4 per cent; Grade nine - Karen choppy seas from Nanaimo to Farm Supplies Ltd. expanded its Taguchi, 92 per rent; Grade eight, Vancouver. parts department. Metric Machines Ltd. expanded its workshop. Lee's Palace Restaurant expand­ ed its dining room premises to include wine and beer sales. Circle Wood Products Ltd. built a _sw shop on the eastern boundary of the town. New business firms also opened their doors in Picture Butte during the year. The Co-Operators, a well known insurance firm, opened an office on Highway Avenue. Fred Thomson, a Picture Butte resident, ' is the agent for the firm. Another food outlet, the B and B Submarine Shop, opened. It is 1 located east of Bert's Grocery. During the year Duane Jones built an office and truck mainten­ ance shop. AGRICULTURAL Friday, February 23, 1979 — 11

Region 14 Left to right - Skip - Ron Neher, John Barron, Stan Brecka, Frank Pavlis Farm Trends - Page 13 - March, 1979

FRANK PAULIS, JOHN BARRON, STAN BRECKA SWEEP ROCK Forry, rinkmates Brecka rink tops bonspiel

Canadian champs The Stan Brecka rink of Pic- Other members of the Nick Lastuka of Wrentham 9-7 ture Butte claimed the Brecka rink were Frank in the final. NORANDA, Que. (Special) primary event at the 27th an­ Paulis, John Barron and Ron — For the second time in nual Region 14 Unifarm Bon­ Neher, who skipped the The Ted Rudd foursome of three years Lethbridge can spiel which wrapped up quartet. Wrentham, skipped by Tom Thursday at the Lethbridge Fukami, upended Gary boast of a Canadian curling Curling Club. Brecka topped the Province champion. Livestock event by outlasting Binder of Iron Springs to win Cliff Forry today won the the number two Co-op In­ Canadian senior men's curl­ surance event while the ing championship with a number three R.H. House thrilling 6-5 triumph over International Equipment Jake Block's Abbotsford, event was taken by the Harry B.C., foursome in the final Fukushima rink of Raymond. game. The Fukushima quartet, Lethbridge's other domi­ skipped by Shig Nakagawa, nion crown was won by the edged the Owen Coaker rink Myrna McQuarrie rink in 1977 of Lethbridge 7-6 in the final. when she won the Lassie title Winning rink in the number in Halifax. four Southern Alberta Co-op Forry, with mates John 'spiel event was the Jim Nayha Wolfe, Fred Kalicum and Ray squad of Picture Butte, which Wellman, finished the com­ defeated Norm Ober of petition with a 10-1 record. Coaldale 10-7 in the final. After dropping their opening held game, Forry's quartet won A total of 42 rinks par­ The Picture Butte Elks Lodge ticipated in the four-day bon­ their next 10 straight includ­ held its annual mixed bonspiel ing two games Wednesday to spiel, which featured only during the weekend. The bonspiel daytime draws. move into a first place tie got under way on Thursday with Block. CLIFF FORRY evening and concluded on Satur­ In Thursday's first draw day. The bonspiel was won by the Forry had an easy time of and stay for the win but roll­ Harold Rutledge rink, members of things as he dumped Art Knut­ ed out, blanking the end. On which were Harold Rutledge, Paul son of Elbow, Sask., 8-3. The the second extra end Forry Preskach, Hank Hurkens, and Rose Lethbridge skip had his anx­ drew to the four-foot circle for Moriyarna. The annual event con­ ious moments in the 10th the victory. • cluded with a dance and midnight round against a surprisingly Today, Forry held a 5-1 lead supper on Saturday evening. Ex­ tough Newfoundland quartet after six ends but gave up alted Ruler Bert Oldenberger was skipped by Ralph Atwill of St. three in the seventh as Block the master of ceremonies, and pre­ John's before winning 10-9 narrowed the gap. However, sented the prizes. after two extra ends. the two skips divided single In the first extra end Forry, points in the ensuing ends and with last rock, attempted a hit Forry emerged the victor. Pronghorns' Donna Hanna named first-team all-star CALGARY (CP) - and University of Sask- players to repeat as Holly Jackson-Pedersen atchewan's Nancy members of the Canada of University of Calgary Brentnell are the only West University Athletic Association women's basketball first all-star team. The all-star lineup, determined in voting by coaches of the six teams in the league, was an­ nounced today. Coaches, who could not y vote for members of their teams, picked the 10 best players in the league, rather than selecting the best players at a position. Jackson - Pedersen and Luanne Hebb of the University of Victoria were the only unani­ mous selections. The other members of the first team are Trix Kannekens of the University of Alberta and Donna Hanna of the University of Leth­ bridge.

'BUTTE'S BEST, BOYD NUMMI, SHELLEY SHIMIK

Picture Butte holds awards banquet :mmmmsmmmm<: ftilillPlillSlii Nummi, Shimik top stars 'Siil_im

Boyd Nummi and Shelley player on the Picture Butte Schwartzenberger. Shimik were the big winners Sugar Kings basketball team Four service awards, to Herald photo Wednesday night at the Pic­ and the Elks football team. people who assisted in the U OF L'S DONNA HANNA ture Butte high school athletic He also received his letter in athletic program, went to awards banquet. both sports. Shiela and Sharon Takahashi, Nummi and Shimik were Wendy Lynn and Luanna named the top male and Shimik was also named the Osberg. female athletes at the school, most valuable player on the and both picked up other Picture Butte Sugar Queens awards as well. basketball team and received Nummi and Don Jensen her letter in girls' volleyball were the only people in the as well as basketball. school to receive career The Sugar Kings won both athlete awards, combining the Southwest Conference and (lay 53 athletics and high scholastic Southwest Zone basketball Laciene nary Ann Luella EVa standing. titles this year while the N.y 3B Besides these two major Sugar Queens captured the Mary Ann Luella Ladene Betty awards Nummi was also zone titles. The junior varsity J uno t. selected as the most valuable Bears took boys' Southwest Betty Eva JeanAnne Ladene —Ca^a Conference championship as June 13 ilary Ann JeanAnne Luella Eva well, rounding out a successful basketball v»?rf JuneSD Ladene Betty Eva Jean^rffe June 57 Ladene MaryAnn Luella Betty duly M Betty Eva JeanAnne MaryAnn July 11 JeanAnne Luella Eva MaryAnn July ia Hetty Luella JeanAnne Lariede

Ladene Jensen 732M31,t, Betty Juris 73S-MM_fi JeanAnne Drake 735-L)Mcll Luella Karren 735~l4MtiO Mary Ann Smith 353-7230 Eva Daringer 357 -1755 m O'Donnell rink tops senior 'spiel The Elmer O'Donnell rink of Warner came out on top at the annual Lethbridge Senior Club's open bonspiel held at the Lethbridge Curling Club on the weekend. O'Donnell placed first in the number one event by de­ feating the Al Shaw rink of Calgary in the final. Arnie Hougen of Foremost won the second event, top­ ping Tom Graham of Leth­ bridge in the final, and Ted Rudd of the city claimed the J* third event by beating the Bob Dunn foursome, also of Leth­ bridge. The fourth event was won J* by Nick Wolfe of Lethbridge, who upended the Cam Gardi­ ner rink, also of the city. a% A total of 23 Lethbridge rinks and 13 out-of-town four­ somes participated in the bon­ spiel, which concluded Sun­ day.

NEW LAKE CHAMP MCGRATH Herald pnotl McGrath triumphs by single stroke

Herald photo by MICHAEL DRE\ a* ELMER O'DONNELL KEEPS EYE ON SHOT , August 29, 1979 Golf tourney flight winners Ladies from all over Southern Fourth Flight—first, Joanne Jur \ "#,:•• fr Alberta took part in the Picture is, Picture Butte; second, Lauretta Butte Ladies golf tournament held ______it '^f<\, _ • i | Thompson, Pincher Creek; third ^n___t___ August 13. „»___::__: 11 1H1 Joan Barron, Picture Butte; fourth 2» Championship flight—first Lynn Darlene Shambrook, Pincher Creek mt -:1 f___ _ Brown-Hendenson; second, Nancy Fifth Flight-first, Kay Archi f ••• i* Thorburn-Henderson; third, Joan bald, Country Club; second, Elean Bolton, Henderson; fourth, Janet or Katakami, PictureButte; third 111. • Johnson, Henderson. Marg McCann, Indian Hills; fourth fill r First Flight-first, Toots Hock­ Jeanette Peterson, Enchant. • i stein, Waterton; second, Irene Kar­ Sixth Flight—first, Rose Mor­ 111* ia, Picture Butte; third, Grace Tel­ iyarna, Picture Butte; second, Mary ford, Waterton; fourth, Mona Sabo, Erais, Picture Butte; third, Marlene Picture Butte. Juris, Picture Butte; fourth, Satch Second Flight, first, Vivian Katakami, Picture Butte. Smith, Picture Butte; second, Marg Seventh Flight—first, Daisy Prid­ ____. Tomomitsu, Pincher Creek; third, dle, Picture Butte; second, Betty Vi Watson, Picture Butte; fourth, ^ Kenwood, Henderson; third, Ardie lliis; Betty Juris, Picture Butte. Branch, Picture Butte; fourth, Lu­ TOP ATHLETES—Boyd Nummis and Shelley Third Flight—first, Barb Dow­ ella Karren, Picture Butte. M Shimek of Picture Butte High School were named haniuk, Picture Butte; second, Hil­ Eighth Flight-first, Chiye Mat- da Watson, Vulcan; third, Amy sumoto, Bow Island; second, Faye Athletes of the Year during the schools annual ban­ Nakamura, Henderson; fourth, quet in recognition of all athletes. Price, Picture Butte; third, Marilyn Elsie Brown, Pincher Creek. Larter, Picture Butte; fourth, Brownie LowTy, Picture Butte.

4J Hanna, Pomahac top U of L athletes

The University of Lethbridge handed out a bundle of awards Wednesday night, including naming their male and female athlete of the year. At an awards banquet in the U of L cafeteria, university sports people Si presented 44 letters, but the highlight of the evening was the naming of Donna Hanna and Guy Pomahac as the athletes of the year. Hanna has been a standout with the U of L Pronghorn women's basketball team for the past two seasons and last year was named to Canada's national junior team. She will be leaving for Vancouver short­ ly for the national senior team's tryout camp. If she makes the team the U of L star would be in for a lot of travel as the team is ticketed as the Olympic reps at Moscow, and will travel to tournaments in Korea, Puerto Rico and Europe.

All Star effort

Hanna was a first-team all-star this year in Canada West play and last season, her first, was a second team all-star. She was ranked among the league's best in scoring, field and foul shooting percentage and rebounding.

News FromjSL.« RB.H.S. On Wednesday, May 30 the the Sugar Queens. Picture Butte High School held its Congratulations to all the stu athletic awards banquet to honor dents who won awards, the high school's outstanding athletes.

Herald photo by BOB WOTHERSPOON POMAHAC AND HANNA PROVE THEY ARE DISCO STANDOUTS AS WELL

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SHELLEY SHIMEK Many students were awarded for their effort and there were some outstanding students. The career athletes were Don Jensen and Boyd Nummi. Both Don and Boyd have been very active in PBHS sports through junior and senior high. Boyd Nummi was also named male athlete of the year. Shelley Shimek, a grade 11 student was awarded female athlete of the year. Shelley was also most valuable player on DON JENSEN MCGRATH PONDERS CLUB SELECTION Elsie McGrath triumphs after chipoff with Riva

Elsie McGrath, a former Third flight — 1. Vickie Davis city women's champion, won Henderson Lake; 2. Mildred Story Herald photos Country Club; 3. Jessie Baalam MURRAY HANNA the Lethbridge Country Club Country Club. invitational Tuesday but had Fourth flight — 1. Peg MacKay to go the limit to do so. Country Club; 2. Joanne Stroh McGrath, who plays out of Henderson Lake; 3. Toots Hockstein Pincher Creek. Henderson Lake Golf Club, Fifth flight — 1. Marg Tomomitsa Hanna boys' champ won the title but not before Henderson Lake; 2. Marilyn she bested Loraine Riva of Hembroff, Country Club; 3. Beth By GARRY ALLISON Thorlacius, Henderson Lake. ment at Indian Hill, and was here," the young shotmaker Fernie, B.C. in a chipoff. Herald Sports Writer second at Enchant and Pic­ Riva and the eventual Sixth flight — 1. Shirley Tokai, Pic­ stated. "I don't like the fair­ ture Butte; 2. Alice Gillis, Henderson One bad hole does not neces­ ture Butte, and was second in ways though. You have to hit champion had toured the Lake; 3. Doreen Hartog, Medicine sarily ruin a round of golf. the men's tournament at Pic­ mostly irons off the fairways Country Club in 90 blows set­ Hat. It did, howver, almost cost ture Butte as well. ting up the sudden-death chip­ Seventh flight — 1. Mary Bogusky, here, you can't get under the Henderson Lake; 2. Daphne Tomlin- Murray Hanna the Southwest "I've been playing for about ball like you can at home. You off. Third place in the cham­ son, Country Club; 3. Joan Morgan, Zone boys' high school golf three years now, since my pionship flight went to Joan can't sky them here. Henderson Lake. championship at Magrath mom and dad started at Pic­ "The 10th hole here is de­ Boulton, also of Henderson Eighth flight — 1. Penny Manson, Tuesday. ture Butte." Lake. Country Club; 2. Virginia Frieson, ceiving with the elevated Fort Macleod; 3. Anna Link, Hanna recorded an eight on Hanna's home course at the green. I hit the hill and Led by McGrath and Henderson Lake. the sixth hole. It almost cost Butte features wide fairways, Boulton the Lake women col­ bounced back the first shot I him his one stroke victory while the Magrath course took at it." lected the Raworth trophy for over Bill Huculak of Medicine plays a lot narrower. their efforts in the team com­ A total of 27 flights of boys Hat High School and a two- "This is not a bad course teed off Tuesday morning. petition. Other members of stroke edge over Alan Paul of the winning team were Katie the host Magrath course. Wilson and Vicki Davis. The Picture Butte shot- Jean Peake of the Country maker wound up with an 81 to Club won the first flight over win. Hanna is a Grade 11 student Marie Uyesugi of Henderson. "I picked up four penalty at Picture Butte High School Mona Sabo of Picture Butte stokes on that sixth hole," and won the zone title in his was third. Hanna lamented. "I skied two second attempt. Complete results follow: balls into the gully - finally I "Last year I was around Championship flight — 1. Elsie put a three iron safe in the McGrath, Henderson Lake; 2. Loraine 20th, not very good," he said. Riva, Fernie, B.C.; 3. Joan Boulton, fairway, hit a six to the green, "This year hasn't been too Henderson Lake. and two-putted. That was by bad, I won the junior tourna- First Flight — 1. Jean Peake, far the worst hole of the day. Country Club; 2. Marie Uyesugi, Henderson Lake; 3. Mona Sabo, Pic­ "My putting was on today. I ture Butte. one-putted four straight holes. Second flight — 1. Katie Wilson, Putting is usually the strong Henderson Lake; 2. Karen Carney, point of my game. Like they Country Club; 3. Norma Douglas, say, drive for show and putt Henderson Lake. for dough. "The greens here are fast, you just tap it and let it run." 'Butte golf course teatures plush fairways, wet hazards By GARRY ALLISON one takes a peek," Picture "We cover the greens in the of the lake, reclaiming the Herald Sports Writer Butte club board member winter, with branches and land. It's about four years Third of a series George Hanna laughed. such, with a snow fence down the road, but hopefully it The par three 185-yard se­ "But probably the most dif­ around it. Also, we treat for could be sooner ... we are cond hole doesn't look like a ficult hole is the ninth, it's a snow mould as well. The snow looking for about $250,000 to monster, but it is. long (421 yards) par four. fences seem to keep the mice put it through." Between the tee box and the Another tough one though is off the greens, they stay under The club house features green is an arm of the lake, the fourth, a par three across the snow drifts near the meals, a view of the first tee complete with a goose and her the water again." fences, rather than on the and ninth green, and a patio goslings, filling the golfer's Golfers at Picture Butte en­ greens." and picnic table area. The mind with unthinkable visions joy the test of the water holes, Picture Butte boasts 350 main feature of the clubhouse . . . splash! and the long fairways, mainly members and the figure is seems to be a huge tray of Its one of golf's greatest because of their plush finish. approaching 400, close to the fries. mental hazards, an innocent The fairways are rich green, saturation point for the nine- Sunday, June 17, is the date body of water, easily cleared, and carpet soft, some of the hole course in the opinion of for the annual 'Butte men's in any other circumstances, best in the South country, and Hanna. open tournament. by a seven iron. the greens aren't far behind. Green fees are $4 for nine "We have fewer tourna­ But not at Picture Butte's "The fairways are in super holes and $5 for the full day ment bookings this year," golf course. good condition," Hanna during the week, and $5 for Hanna stated. "We were Ball after ball falls into that stated. "The fairways are nine on weekends and $7 for swamped in the past with seemingly innocent pond. lush and the greens have been the day. everyone coming out here for "That tee off across the the best in the South for the Memberships are sold to a tournament, and that upset water is difficult, especially if past three years. families for $190, couples for the members. We have kind of $160, men for $100, women $90, established some tourna­ and a non-restricted student ments but we are now at a membership for $40. point where we don't need to Tee times are not rely on outside tournaments restricted, except on league to exist." nights. The men play Tues­ Bob Rainbow is president of days and Thursdays at 5:30 the club this year, assisted by p.m. Their league comprises secretary-treasurer Les 14 teams, nine men per team. Koyata. Clubhouse manager Women play Wednesdays at is Rosalie Hanna while Dave 5_0, and have 10 teams, six to Parker is the course super­ seven per team. intendent. There is also a junior Long ball hitters will enjoy program on Mondays. the expansive fairways here, The course plays 3,294 yards finding themselves able to let long, with a pair of par threes, it all out on their drives. and two par fives, the longest Slicers will be at ease, with being the seventh hole at 528 few difficulties for balls flying yards. off to the right. But if you "We have a very limited have a hook, then prepare to number of sand traps," Hanna climb a few fences retrieving pointed out. "We put in a cou­ your ball. One hole features a ple last year on the fairways long down hill slope to the and some more are coming coulee bottom at the foot of around the greens. the old Shaughnessy mine buildings. "We've started on a nine- hole expansion program. But the main thing one has We've acquired some land to to remember is not to peek at FAMILY OF CANADA GEESE the west, have drained some the second hole.

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uimocD TiA/_ U_l _ \A/ITU \___CW'_ TPP IN F_RF___ll_n JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP-The Pic­ rallies and in the end a tie-breaker ture Butte Tennis Club held its Jun­ was necessary to decide a winner. How­ ior Club Championship recently and ever, Sherry Oikawa and Shane Maz­ Darren Mazutinec came away with the utinec did eventually defeat Rod Cas­ honors of defeating his brother Shane son and Darren Mazutinec to win the in the final match in a very close "Junior Doubles Championship." Left encounter. The "Doubles" match was to right: Shane Mazutinec, Sherry Oik­ also a very exciting experience as both awa, Rod Casson and Darren Mazutinec. sides played excellent tennis with long

Doubles champions

The Picture Butte Tennis Club twice in the championship game recently completed a month long and they did a super job winning "Doubles Tennis Tournament". the first match 6-3 and 7-6 with a Jamie Horsburgh and Terry forced tie-breaker. However, Jame LeBlanc emerged as Champions in and Terry proved to be in complete Herald photos by DANNY RIEDLHUBER a long fought battle in the final control finalizing the Championship LOGGIE ERICKSON OF PICTURE BUTTE ON FIFTH TEE round against Steve Mazutinec and with second match victories of 6-4 Marlene Praskach. and 6-2. a3 Marlene and Steve captured the "B" side of the tournament and The tournament was a great a» therefore had to defeat Jamie and success with more than 30 players Terry (winners of the "A" side) participating in the event. a»

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SUMMER GAMES REPS—Some of the young ten­ nis players from the County of Lethbridge that will be going to the Southern Alberta Summer Games in Brooks are Sherri Oikawa, Darren Maz­ CHAMPIONS-Winners of the Picture Butte utinec, Scott Oikawa and Kelly Oikawa. Elimina­ doubles tennis tournament held recently were left to tions were hosted by the Picture Butte Tennis right, Marlene Praskach, Jamie Horsburgh, Terry Club recently. LeBlanc and Steve Mazutinec. '«. Watson tennis §1 2 d

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Joe Watson once again proving he team of Beryl Watson and Barb ; was, indeed, the "Club Champ­ Dowhaniuk. _____L____i • •* ___l_^___^___^_P$^_i':::::':':::: ion." The mixed doubles proved to be Watson defeated Benton Rain­ the most popular event in the entire /.-;'-l-yy- v 1 :••"/-'" / y i bow in the finals to become the tournament, and needless to say the ____«B_^ • _t Men's Singles Champion for the team of Joe Watson and Louanne second straight year. Then Watson Swartzenberger proved to be super­ ______! and Rainbow teamed up to capture ior as they defeated runners-up >— the "Men's Doubles" Champion­ Steve and Betty Lou Mazutinec in m ship. Steve Mazutinec and Jamie the final match and once again Horsburgh were the Runners-up in became the Club's "Mixed Doubles that event. Champions'' for the second straight Benton Rainbow, Joe Watson men's doubleI LI s champl__ ­ Louanne Schwartzenberger once year. again proved to be the best female The Clubs Junior Tournament ions. as she captured her second straight for kids 12 years and under will be ''Ladies Singles" Championship held on Saturday, October 6 and defeating Beryl Watson in the final then the Club will have completed a match. very successful year, filled with lots Betty Lou Mazutinec and Jean­ of fun and good participation.

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IMS. Billy Gibson LEGION DONATION-The Ladies Accepting the donation from Irene Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Le­ Nordean is Deputy Mayor Rick Casson gion made a presentation of 60 place Fernonde Quinnell and Evelyn Watson MEMORABLE settings of China and silverware to members of the purchasing committee. the Picture Butte Community Centre. MOMENTS By GARRY ALLISON Herald Sports Writer Billy Gibson has something that no other person in Seed sold to Alaska Lethbridge has — an Olympic Gold Medal. He earned that medal in 1952, while skating for the A major registered seed producer Edmonton Mercuries at the Olympic hockey cham­ at Picture Butte has sold 1,800 pionships. bushels of certified and foundation While the medal means a lot to Gibson, it does not barley seed to Alaska. serve as his most memorable moment in sports. Leonard Han­ "In any athlete's life the Olympic gold medal is the ey said Tues­ pinnacle," Gibson pointed out. "In Europe the medal day the seed places the athlete close to royalty. It is terribly important was purchased over there — and it is important to me as well. through the "But, I'd have to say my most memorable moment •HffP' Alaska Crop Im­ was my first trip to Europe with the Lethbridge Maple provement Ass­ Leafs, when we won the world hockey championship in ociation. It 1951. That was the highlight of my life. It wasn't that we will be plant­ won as much as it was the way we had to work for ed at the Deal- everything. ta Agricultur­ "We'd practice on Sunday's, after public skating, and al Project at we'd clean the ice before and after. We bought our own Dealta Junc­ equipment, sticks, etc., and even paid to have our skates tion, 160 km HANEY sharpened. When we heard that if we won the Western southeast of Fairbanks. It is a state- Canadian title we could go on to the world championships run project. things started to become a reality. Haney said land in the Dealta Junc­ "Without the efforts of men like Tom Kirkham of the tion region has been prepared for local Jaycees, Harold Brandeth, president of the Alberta crop production. Barley, oats and Amateur Hockey Association, or zone representative J. rapeseed will be planted. T. North of High River, we wouldn't have gone. The bagged barley seed will be "The reason the trip is so important to me is I know trucked from Picture Butte Monday how hard we all worked to get it. On the other hand the by two semi-trailer units. Mercuries were sponsored all the way in 1952. "We raised everything, and including Jaycee CONSTABLE SWORN IN-Justice donations we earned up to $10,000. That put us on the way. of the Peace, Earl Mcllroy, listens Once there we played exhibition games to raise spending money. "We were gone four months up to the time we won the world championship in Paris on March 17, 1951 — it was goaltender Karl Sorokoski's birthday. We won 44 straight "My greatest disappointment had to come when we games. At one stretch in Switzerland we played 13 games were supposed to fly to Moscow with the Leafs. We were ^a in 14 nights, with 8,000 to 14,000 people in attendance at in Sweden in the morning, and were supposed to play in open air rinks. Moscow in the afternoon, and then fly back to Sweden. "One game we had to put on our uniforms in a But politics reared its head and we didn't go. I would have hospital. The rink was a huge open sheet of ice with loved to play against the Russians. boards on one side and a plank for boards on the other. We, "I don't think too many people realize what it means Howard B. Haney played in rain, we played in snow. Once we played in snow to represent your country at a world championship. so bad that we'd play for five minutes and scrape the ice "The people, and the government, should be made Picture Butte for 10, and then play again. And we had 16,000 people aware of the importance, of the pressure on the in­ President watching us that day. dividual. Athletics is a gift and it brings pressures. "In Munich once, during the rain, officials stuck "Yes, I've had lots of memorable moments in sports, three thumb tacks in each side of the puck so it would but when it comes right down to it it's the people involved skim across the ice, covered with water, quicker. that really count, the ones you play with, and against." Director "I have had many things to be thankful for in sports, Billy Gibson's smiling face is well known in District 4D ^^ from my years coming up, to the years with the Native Lethbridge and area. The respected Dunlop Ford (includes Sub-districts 22 - 28) W^ Sons, and then into the Maple Leaf organization. salesman is one of this city's most public figures. He "A fastball thrill was when I played with always has a quip and a story, and many concern his Si Shaughnessy Cadillacs in 1953 or 1954 and we lost the colorful hockey career and the building of his memorable Western Canadian championship in Vancouver to the moments in sports. Girodays. ^_ __ : , __ .yLM^.,. -•• ,*-v_r_>_ '

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Herald photo Airing out before the sale Edith' quits All in the Family People at auctions sometimes get buffaloed into buying things they don't really need. Buffalo Wilf Forry, of 403 9th Ave. S., is hoping someone will stampede after this buy as he takes it out of the garage for a little air before hauling it off to the auctioneer. Depending on the price, it could be a good bison, if that's the sort of thing you like hanging in the den.

As of Monday, July 9,1979 Joseph Hairstyles 922 - 5 Ave. North will be under the sec". New Ownership of Willetta Van Esveld ^*<&& V. Willetta was born and raised in Lethbridge. She's worked as a 1 hairstylist the past 3 /2 years at. .. Joseph Hairstyles. . . ..' . 4_, Willetta and her staff will continue to offer courte-; ous. professional service for all your hair care needs. Call receptionist Carmen Rak for an appointment at 328-7366. Ask for Willetta Van Esveld. Mileza Wan, Gail Goetz, Danielle Smith. Susan Probert or Ian Jackson.

you should be Joseph Hairstyles 922-5 Avenue North 328-736C Open Tuesday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ,:nday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 am to 2 p.m CLOSED MONDAY Congratulations!

Al Takasaki

329-3777 (to.) CYRIL NOBLE 327-5179 (res.)

Hall At Braemore Realty Ltd., a salesperson achievement Is measured by the number of customers he is able to assist in a given period ot if »+«_____&£? time. of Fame BURSARY WINNER-Lori Noble, daughter of Mr. During the month of August, Al Takasaki assisted 14 famlHes with their Real Estate problems and therefore he earned the distinction A prominent Iron Springs farmer, and Mrs. Cyril Noble of Iron Springs has been of Braemore's "Salesman of the Month." Cyril Noble, was inducted into the awarded the Masonic Higher Education bursary, Alberta Irrigation Projects Associa­ We're proud of Al's dedication to his customers and Invite you to valued at $700 and the Royal Canadian Legion bur­ call him when you need the service of a proven and professional tion Hall of Fame at the annual real estate representative. conference on Wednesday. sary valued at $200. Lori is a graduate of Picture Mr. Noble has been very active in Butte High School and is presently enrolled in the the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation pre-management program at the University of fTVj, Brao more fealty Ltd. District for the past 16 years, CalnarY,^ • v i ] ___B' 502 - 5th Avo. South Phone 329-3777 serving as chairman of the Board of Directors for several years. He also served as a delegate, vice-chair­ man, and chairman of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association for a number of years. Twenty-three per­ sons have been admitted to the Alberta Irrigation Projects Associa­ tion Hall of Fame since its incep­ tion of the Water Wheel Award four years ago. Admitted to Bar Dennis William Gibb, son of Mr. the University of Lethbridge. He and Mrs. Wayne Gibb of Picture attained his Law degree from the Butte was admitted to the Bar at a University of Alberta. He is pres­ special ceremony held in the Court ently practicing with Kemo and House "Chamber in Edmonton on Associates in Edmonton. July 20th. Mr. Gibb is a graduate of Mr. and Mrs. Gibb were in the Picture Butte High School and attendance for the ceremony. 11 III

dilil Safeway Is Pleased To Announce Courtesy Award Winner

JH_ §_! KUNI ICHINO 11111ill 1 425-13 Street North Is one of 8 Winners in the con­ BAR MEMBER—Lawyer Vincent Lammi with tinuing Courtesy Contest in Judge Clarence Yanosik following a ceremony Southern Alberta and Cran­ which admitted Mr. Lammi to the Bar. brook, B.C.

Safeway is Proud to have Admitted to Bar Courteous Employees as Com­ A former Turin resident, Vincent attained a Bachelor of Science pany Representatives. Lammi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin degree from the University of Lammi, was admitted to the Bar at a Lethbridge, before going to Toronto special service held in the Court where he obtained an L.L.B. de­ Kuni will receive a Courtesy House in Lethbridge on "September gree from Osgoode Hall Law School Pin and a $50.00 Prize 14th. The swearing in ceremony at York University. * Kuni Ichino was conducted by Judge Clarence Following his graduation he ar­ Store 251, Lethbridge Yanosik. ticled one year with a Toronto law Mr. Lammi received his el­ firm and one year with Boras and ementary education at the Turin Hogan in Lethbridge. School, and is a graduate of the Mr. Lammi has joined the firm of Picture Butte- High School. He Boras and Hogan. Sportscaster to be roasted

October 13 is the day, Coaldale is Long time residents in Coaldale Putting this tremendous under­ the place and the person to be will remember Al McCann as a local taking together which will begin slowly turned on the spit in a boy, always interested in sports with a fantastic meal is the Coaldale genuine Dean Martin roast is none while the newer residents know him Kinsmen working together with the other than Al McCann. as the sportscaster with all the Indian Hill Golf Club. answers for CTV. Some of the people who have Some of the celebrities expected rolled up their sleeves and started to be on hand to do the honors that things rolling are Roger Handley, night are Wes Montgomery of Miro Tomasta, Norm Ober, Wayne CHED who will handle the master McLennen and Herman Kastner. of ceremonies duties, Bill Matthis- Tickets will be available at var­ on of Edmonton our former well ious businesses in both Coaldale known' weatherman and host of the and Lethbridge. The entertainment Phone Bill show for CJOC. will be geared for a mixed crowd Local sports enthusiasts such as said Roger Handley, so everyone Reno Lizzi and Don MacLean will should make plans to be at the also be on hand. More celebrities Coaldale Sportsplex on October 13. will likely be announced at a later The tickets are priced at $30. each date. but it will be worth it he said. Al McCann

Father Vornbrock serves 25 years

presented two accordion selections. and Rome later this year, Father Don Vornbrock was the years of service to Father Vorn­ Vavra, Paul Bergen Henengouwen, Gerry Pittman, chairman of St. year. guest of honor recently when two brock as his housekeeper. Robert Hormoth, Gary Hurkens, Catherine's Parish Council, pre­ The evening concluded with a hundred and eight people attended Christine Vogel entertained with and Rachael Pittman. They were sented Father Vornbrock with a "toast being proposed to Father a banquet in St. Catherine's Roman two accordion selections, and vocal accompanied by Mrs. Jean Ham­ cheque for his trip to the Holy Land Vornbrock by Earl Gibbons. Catholic School auditorium to cel­ solos were rendered by Louise mon. Lorena and Angela TerSteeg ebrate his 25th anniversary in the priesthood. Father Bill Kelly said grace, and Grand Night Arie Ver- Steeg proposed a toast to Pope John Paul II. WalterF. Boras was the Master of ceremonies for the occas­ ion. Father Don O'Dwyer of Taber introduced the many priests who were in attendance. Also attending were several people from Brooks and Milk River where Father Vorn­ brock had been parish priest before coming to Picture Butte. A letter from Father Edward Flanagan, a classmate of Father Vornbrock, was read by Mrs. Jeanette Miehdahl. Father Kramer brought best wishes from Bishop THANK-YOU ADDRESS—Fr. Don Vornbrock ex­ Paul O'Byrne. Provincial Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Stan pressed his appreciation to the 280 people which Turner, also extended congratula­ honored him on his 25 years in the priesthood. tions to Father Vornbrock, who is now Provincial Chaplain. Mon­ signor La Fort related some of his experiences with Father Vornbrock when they worked together for five years under the direction of the late Bishop Carroll. A poem, written by Bill Dalgliesh, for the occasion, was read by Father Don O'Dwyer. Medals The Alberta Sugar Company Evert Tanis brought best wishes is pleased to announce the from the Christian Reformed appointment of Mr. William Church of Iron Springs. - W. Gier to the position of Mrs. W. F. (Fran) Boras, pres­ earned Purchasing Manager effec­ ident of the CWL, presented Gladys tive Sept. 1, 1979. Litster with a corsage for fifteen "What a province this is! I Mr. Gier has been employed in the engineering and plant operation marvel at its wonders every time I departments of the company before travel through it" said Harry Wat­ joining the purchasing department. son, as he displayed the gold, He succeeds Mr. Jack Peard who has been transferred to B.C. Sugar in silver, and bronze medals he earned Vancouver. t by visiting the various zones of the Mr. Gier is currently the president of the recently formed Lethbridge j Travel Alberta program last year. branch of the Purchasing Manage- His travels took him from the south ment Association of Canada. to the north end of the province, and from its east border to its west border. At present he is getting his camper in order, and plans to explore Alberta again this year. Fort Macleod physician jailed one

By RAY MARCO The conviction will cost Bennett his posi­ Scott entered the kitchen from the base­ Herald Staff Writer tion as a town councillor under the Alberta ment and Bennett discharged a shell, hitting An attempted murder charge against a Municipal Government Act, defence lawyer Scott in the left thigh, Hartigan told the Fort Macleod physician and town councillor Ron Ghitter told the court. court. was dismissed with one year jail imposed on Fort Macleod town secretary-treasurer Scott realized he had been hit but lunged a lesser criminal negligence charge at Al­ Colin Dean said today council would discuss for the gun's stock and both shells popped out berta Supreme Court in Lethbridge Monday. the possibility of a byelection when the town of the breech. The two continued to struggle Dr. Ian Bennett, 39, pleaded guilty Monday receives official confirmation of Bennett's for control of the gun while Mrs. Bennett at the outset of his trial, to negligently using status. telephoned city police. a firearm in a Sept. 7 marital dispute at a The Crown dropped the attempted murder While they fought Bennett said he was go­ Lethbridge residence. charge because the amount of alcohol ing to get Scott because "I've got nothing to lose now." Stewart Scott, 43, of Lethbridge suffered a Bennett consumed prior to the shooting would have made proving specific intent to One of three officers who attended the shotgun wound to his left leg in the 8:40 p.m. scene saw the men fighting for the gun and shooting at 2513 Scenic Drive. murder difficult, said Lethbridge chief Crown prosecutor Vaughan Hartigan. heard Bennett say "he's living with my wife. Mr, Justice W. J. C. Kirby recommended, I'm going to kill the s.o.b. How did I miss the in passing sentence, that Bennett serve his Hartigan told Kirby that Bennett drove s.o.b.?" term in Lethbridge Correctional Institute and first to Scott's residence, then to a house A few minutes after police entered the that he be given daily passes to continue his owned by Scott where Bennett's estranged house and broke up the struggle Bennett be­ work as a medical doctor and his volunteer wife and four children aged four to 12 lived. came remorseful and said "I did it in front of work at the St. Paul alcohol treatment centre Bennett, intoxicated and toting a loaded 12- the kids. Why did I do it in front of my wife on the Blood Reserve. gauge shotgun, broke the glass out of a storm and kids?" Bennett is also prohibited by a Criminal door and entered the house. Defence lawyer Ron Ghitter said Bennett Code provision from having a firearm or am­ Once inside he yelled,. "Where's the son of had been informed by his lawyer of the di­ munition in his possession for a five-year a bitch? I know he's here. I saw his (Scott's) vorce conditions his wife was demanding the period, said Kirby. car outside." same day as the shooting. m /ear on reduced charge

Bennett had begun drinking and consumed Bennett was made an honorary Indian chief #* a 26-ounce bottle in a short period of time, he with the title Ghief Weasel Head at the No­ told police when he was taken for a breath­ vember, 1978 official opening of the treat­ alyzer test after the shooting. ment centre, said Rabbit. Shaughnessy shooting suspect m Bennett was intoxicated and vomiting Co-workers from town council, the hospital while giving a police statement and had to be and Bennett's former post at Lucky Lake, held in his chair for the second breath test, Sask. testified to Bennett's exemplary char­ ordered to face October trial said Hartigan. acter. ^ Bennett told police "my wife ran off with Kirby said in passing sentence intoxication A man charged with at­ Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23. walking to a granary on the my best friend Stewart Scott," in May, 1978. is no defence against the negligence charge. tempted murder after a shoot- The attempted murder farm when a shotgun-toting Ghitter said Bennett's marriage break­ "Provocation in the legal sense was not ing on a farm near charge was laid after Willie man stepped from behind a down "stretched him to the point where, like present," But, the circumstances under Shaughnessy has pleaded not Mohrman had his right building, said RCMP S. Sgt. a rubber band, it finally broke." which Bennett's family broke up "led up to guilty to the charge and shoulder ripped open by a Roland Barber. Hilda Walker of the Walker clinic at Fort this unfortunate incident." chosen trial by judge and jury. shotgun blast about 2:30 p.m. The man told Henning to - Macleod said Bennett is "a very fine practi­ Kirby said there is little need of a deter­ Heinz Hellwig, 46, was March 4 while working on his step aside, then fired a shot at w* tioner with a very good relationship with his rent for Bennett because "there is very little arraigned on the charge farm, 1.6 km north of Mohrman, Barber said. patients." likelihood of a recurrence." Thursday in district court and Shaughnessy, RCMP said Mohrman recently acquired She said Bennett had become "very dis- A jail sentence is needed to show society ordered to stand trial Mondav. after the incident. the farmland from Hellwig - tressed and anxious" in the past year about the courts will not tolerate violent forms of On the day of the alleged after a lengthy legal battle, his marital problems. "His wife and family conduct, said Kirby. shooting, Mohrman and a said Barber. meant everything to him." Individuals cannot think they can "take the friend, Eugene Henning, were District Court Judge law into his or her own hands," he said. Clarence Yanosik ordered Edna Rabbit, a worker at the St. Paul If the courts do not condemn violent be­ Hellwig held in custody, as he centre that Bennett helped to establish, said haviour "it seems to become acceptable . . . has been since the alleged in­ Bennett helped with the program "on a whol­ to solve differences as they (individuals) see cident, until the trial. a* ly voluntary basis." fit." __§ Civil actions involve Macleod physician facing

By RAY MARCO negligently permanently injured the plaintiff $15,000 punitive damages and legal fees. Herald Staff Writer (Scott) by shooting him with a 12-gauge shot­ Bennett's statement of defence denies all gun." Scott's claims. "The alleged injury was not a A Fort Macleod physician and town coun­ Scott claims he sustained "severe and result of the purposeful, wilful, or deliberate cillor, charged with attempted murder, is be­ serious injuries . . . which include perma­ act of this defendant (Bennett)." ing sued for $65,000 and is counter-suing the nent scarring, a hole in the outside portion of It says Scott "set upon a course to seduce la* man he allegedly shot. the left leg, and tearing and wasting of the and persuade ... the wife of the defendant, A statement of claim by Stewart Scott, 43, left thigh muscle." Anne Bennett, to engage in ..an illicit affair a Lethbridge businessman, says Dr. Ian Ben­ The claim also states Scott required with the plaintiff (Scott) and as a result of nett, 39, of Fort Macleod forced his way into lengthy hospital and medical care and that he this fact and other incidents which are well a Lethbridge home (2513 Scenic Drive) Sept. now has a "permanent limp." known to the plaintiff (Scott)" he "provoked 7 and 'purposefully, wilfully, deliberately or Scott"claims $50,000 for general damages, the defendant (Bennett) . . . which substan- attempted murder charge tially contributed to the events . . . leading 1978, causing Bennett anxiety and depriving to this action." him of the society and comfort of his wife. _. Scott "knew full well of the dangers inher­ Scott's claim asks that case be heard in ent in carrying on an affair with another Alberta Supreme Court at Lethbridge while man's wife and, therefore, consented to the Bennett's counter-claim seeks trial at Fort events which led to the bringing of this ac­ Macleod. tion." The criminal proceeding against Bennett fr Bennett denies Scott suffered "any injury will be heard in the Alberta Supreme Court or damage" alleged, or "special damages." sitting at Lethbridge beginning Monday, Feb. In a counter-claim Bennett claims dam­ 26. ages of $65,000 against Scott for harboring Dates have not been set for the civil ac­ and detaining his wife during the summer of tions. / Shooting suspect gives different account maybe it was a good time to behind on the right side of Henning told the court Mon­ Picture Butte RCMP did By RAY MARCO come to the Hellwig house in Herald Staff Writer talk to him about certain my head," said Hellwig. day he wrestled Hellwig to the issues." ground after the shooting and the fall of 1978 and took a .22 A different account of how He told the court he does calibre gun. Hellwig said he was walk­ not know who struck him or took the shotgun from him. a Shaughnessy area farmer Crown prosecutor Vaughan was shot last spring was told ing on crutches because of a with what. Henning said Hellwig ran chronic back problem and was Hellwig said he was semi- after him, but Hellwig denied Hartigan asked why police to a Court of Queen's Bench took that gun and Mrs. Hell­ trial Tuesday by the man not carrying a shotgun or any concious in the mud and was he could walk without firearm. being kicked or hit, but re­ crutches let alone run. wig said an RCMP officer told charged with attempted mur­ her "they wanted to prevent der in the shooting. Mohrman and the other called reaching out and grasp­ When Hellwig and his 19- man, Eugene Henning, testi­ ing what "looked to me was a year-old son Ron went to the an incident we all may be Heinz Hellwig, 46, was sorry for." charged after Willie Mohrman fied earlier that Hellwig was gun." Picture Butte RCMP detach­ was shot in the right shoulder walking without crutches and Hellwig said he pushed the ment to report the shooting Hellwig's son, Ron, said he about 2:30 p.m. March 4 while carried a 12-gauge pump-ac­ object away with both hands they met Mohrman and Hen­ had been threatened by Mohr- he and another man shovelled tion shotgun when he ap­ and heard a bang, but he ning there. man's son Walter a number of grain at a farm on Highway 25 proached them at the wasn't sure it was a gunshot. Hellwig said Mohrman told times and Walter Mohrman about .8 km north of granary. Mohrman and Henning both him "now Mr. Big Shot we've had killed at least three of the Shaughnessy. "I don't even have a shot­ told the court Hellwig told got you where we want you." Hellwig's dogs. Hellwig testified Tuesday gun," said Hellwig. "I never Henning to step aside, then Court was told Hellwig Ron Hellwig admitted his that he had gone outside for a hunt, I have no time for these fired at Mohrman' from about agreed to sell his 160-acre par­ father did not like Willie walk when a vehicle he did things." five feet away. cel on the west side of High­ Mohrman on the farmland and not recognize entered the yard Hellwig told the court Hen­ Mohrman testified Tuesday way 25 to Mohrman for had prevented him from tak­ and stopped beside a ning "looked like he didn't that he moved and slipped $125,000 in 1977. ing bales from a stack on the granary. want me to pass. I shouted on a patch of ice as the gun Mohrman was to make a land. "I saw a stranger I hadn't 'Hey Willie' then my daylights discharged causing the blast downpayment of $25,000 by Hartigan said in summary seen before, then I saw Wil­ went kind of bad." to hit him in the right Sept. 1, 1977. there are two widely diver­ lie," said Hellwig. "I thought "Something struck me from shoulder. However, Mohrman gent accounts of what hap­ claimed farm machinery and pened on the day of the irrigation equipment on the shooting. land should be included in the The evidence given by Hell­ purchase price and Hellwig wig's wife and son may not disagreed. be tainted, said Hartigan, but Hellwig told the court he being relatives their credibil­ Hellwig's wife, Hilma, told ity as witnesses may be court she had never seen a had received several offers on the land, but because Mohr­ lessened. shotgun on the farm and had Defence counsel FrankL- not seen her husband use a man had been a good neigh­ bor he thought he should have lewellyn said the Crown's firearm during 18 years of case was full of errors and marriage! . - the property. Hellwig said he was not ommissions. . paid until early 1979 after civil The RCMP overlooked Hell­ court action. wig's side of the story and Attempted Hellwig denied telling Pic­ only sought to confirm Mohr­ Shaughnessy ture Butte real estate agent man and Henning's account of murder charge Alex Forrayi in a telephone the events, he said. man ordered conversation the day of the It was not confirmed who follows shooting shooting that he was going to owned the shotgun or whose held in custody shoot a man who was tres­ fingerprints were on the An attempted murder passing on his land. weapon, said Llewellyn. charge has been laid after a A man charged with an at­ He had decided to build his Mr. Justice Clarence Yano­ shooting incident at a district tempted murder on a farm own house on 80 acres he still sik was to annouce his deci- farm Sunday, a Lethbridge owned rather than buy a house sionjm the case today. near Shaughnessy March 4 from the real estate agent and RCMP spokesman said to­ was ordered held in custody day. that angered Forrayi, said Tuesday until a preliminary Hellwig. Willie Mohrman had his inquiry into the matter. right shoulder ripped open by Heinz Hellwig, 46, was or­ a shotgun blast about 2:30 dered held in custody for the p.m. while working at his public good by Provincial Shaughnessy man sentenced farm 1.6 km north of Shaugh­ Judge Martin Hoyt after de­ nessy, said S. Sgt.Roland Bar­ fence lawyer Frank Llewellyn ber. failed to show why lus client Heinz R. Hellwig, 46, is should be released. six years jail for shooting charged with attempted The attempted murder murder in the incident. charge was laid after Willie A 47-year-,old Shaughnessy "Usually you have some Yanosik imposed a five- Mohrman and a friend, Eu­ Mohrman had his right farmer, convicted in October provocation and by that I year term for the murder at­ gene Henning, were walking shoulder ripped open by a of attempting to murder a mean sudden provocation," tempt and on the firearm to a granary on the farm when shotgun blast about 2:30 p.m. neighbor in a land dispute last said Hartigan. "Usually there charge sentenced Hellwig to a shotgun-toting man stepped while working on his farm, 1.6 spring, has been sentenced by is some element of gross an additional one-year prison from behind a building, said km north of Shaughnessy, a Court of Queen's Bench jus­ criminal negligence or intoxi­ term. tice to six years in federal cation involved. Barber. RCMP said after the inci­ Hellwig will begin serving The man told Henning to dent. prison. "Judge Yanosik found it that sentence when the five- step aside, then fired a shot at On the day of the shooting, Mr. Justice Clarence Yano­ year term is completed, the Mohrman, Barber said. sik found Heinz Hellwig guilty was a deliberate and premedi­ Mohrman and a friend, Eu­ tated act," said Hartigan. judge ordered. Mohrman recently acquired gene Henning, were walking Oct. 24 of attempted murder the farmland from Hellwig and use of a firearm in the "He also said the accused Yanosik ordered Hellwig be to a granary on the farm when showed no remorse after a lengthy legal battle, a shotgun-toting man stepped commission of an indictable prohibited from possessing said Barber. offence at the conclusion of a whatever." firearms, explosives or am­ frbm behind a building, said munition for the maximum Mohrman was taken to Pic­ RCMP S. Sgt. Roland Barber. three-day trial at Lethbridge. ture Butte hospital, then tran- At trial, Yanosik ruled that five-year period after the The man told Henning to prison term is completed. ferred to Lethbridge step aside, then fired a shot at Hellwig tried to kill Willie Municipal Hospital. He is in Mohrman, said Barber. Mohrman on the afternoon of Earlier, Hellwig said out­ satisfactory condition today, a Mohrman recently ac­ March 4 by shooting him with side the court after his convic­ hospital spokesman said. quired the farmland from a 12-gauge shotgun. tion that he will definitely Hellwig appeared in Leth­ Hellwig after a lengthy legal The shooting occurred at a take his case to the Appeal bridge provincial court Mon­ battle, Barber said. farm on Highway 25 about .8 Court of Alberta. km north of Shaugnessy. day afternoon. He was Hoyt ordered a ban on pub­ remanded without election or lication of details of the inci­ Mohrman was not seriously plea to Calgary Foothills dent given in evidence at the injured as he received a glanc­ Hospital forensic unit for 30 hearing Tuesday. ing discharge of shotgun pel­ • days psychiatric evaluation on Llewellyn asked, and was lets in the right shoulder, trial the recommendation of Leth­ granted, until next Tuesday to was told. bridge psychiatrist Dr. James set a date for preliminary Thompson. Vaughan Hartigan, the -hearing. Lethbridge district's chief Crown prosecutor, said Yano­ sik termed the case an un­ usual murder attempt, in sentencing Hellwig last Friday. Mr. Ernie Courtoreille of Lethbridge received his 2 weeks .rip to Hawaii from Enerson's Grant Kristianson (right). Salesman was Lome Fong (left). Winners of steak dinners *« at Saville's are: Oriane P5 Delbello, Robert Pavan, Low Paquette; all of Leth­ bridge; and William Hum- mell, Nobleford.

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AL MCCANN

ALISON WOOD A few tickets ALISON WOOD left for roast There are a few tickets left $24,000 lor tonight's Al McCann roast in Coaldale this evening. ROTP accepts McCann, a Coaldale native scholarship son, will be roasted by locals Don Pilling, Rino Lizzi, Don Mclean and Roger Handley. 'Butte graduate winner As well, Wes Montgomery will handle the master of training, leadership, military law Alison Wood, a graduate of the ceremonies duties. Picture Butte High School, has been A Picture Butte High School and procedure and arms handling. McCann got his start in awarded the Canadian Armed graduate has been accepted into the "I was told the physical and broadcasting in Lethbridge at Forces Regular Officers Training Regular Officers Training Plan mental training at the summer CJOC and is now sports direc­ Program Scholarship, valued at six (ROTP) of the Canadian Armed training is tough" Alison said "But tor of CFRN in Edmonton. He thousand dollars per year for each Forces. if you keep an open mind and is also part of the CTV crew year of a four year university pro­ Alison Wood, was one of 12 girls believe in yourself you'll do okay." for Canadian Football League gram. from across Canada and the only After completion of university games. one from Alberta to be accepted as and the summer training Alison will Miss Wood obtained her el­ The fun begins tonight at an officer cadet. be given a posting on an army base ementary school education at the 7:30 in the Coaldale Sports­ As the military colleges in Can­ and given her commission. Huntsville School in Iron Springs, plex and tickets, set at $30 ada do not have the accomoda­ The idea of being involved in the and her Junior High and High each, will be available at the tions for women, the girls are given ROTP was not just a spur of the School education at the Picture door a choice of universities they c£to moment thought. Alison began Butte High School. attend. applying in October. She went to She is enrolled in Management Alison chose the University of the recruiting centre in Calgary, Arts at the University of Leth­ Lethbridge and will begin in the wrote an essay and had an exten­ bridge. management arts program in the sive interview. Miss Wood is the daughter of Mr. Fall. "Don Beckland, the councillor at and Mrs. John Wood of Iron "I'tn glad to be going to a civilian PBHS was a big help giving me Springs. university," Alison said. "This way hints for the interview, helping with I get both types of crowds. The the forms and the essay" she said. military during the summer months The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and civilian during the school John Wood of Iron Springs, Alison terms." is the second member of her family During the next four summers, to enter a military life. Her sister she will attend a military base were Anne is a military policewoman the emphasis will be on physical posted at Esquimalt, B.C. U.S. state honors Wayne Newton because of concern for his people

Wayne Newton, who his dedication to his native have played the major role in that much every 25 seconds, shattered all attendance people (he's part Indian), his having Las Vegas recognized all day long, all week long, all records in Lethbridge in 1976 country, his family and his as the entertainment capital year long under the terms of while in the process of raising career, and the fact that he of the world. his contract with the Summa $60,000 for charity, has been has projected a fine and Handprints and signatures company. singled out for one of the wholesome image throughout of the stars will be recorded in highest awards in the state of his entertainment career." cement in the new square "He is the undisputed king Massachusetts. Previously the 38-year-old which is expected to be com­ of Las Vegas," says one enter­ He has joined such previous star had been selected a pleted later this spring and tainment director. "Coming award winners as President winner of the U.S. Jaycees become another tourist here and not seeing him per­ Gerald Ford, Cardinal outstanding man-of-the-year attraction. form is like taking your first Cushing and Queen Elizabeth award which is presented an- Newton is the hottest ticket trip to New York and not see­ as recipient of the Third nually to one who has in Las Vegas where he ing the Statue of Liberty. Lantern Award, which com­ contributed outstanding ser­ appears 36 weeks a year. He is Even at 38 he's a legend in this memorates the 204th anniver­ vice to the community where considered the highest-paid city, and he's a draw. That's sary of the hanging of the he resides. entertainer in the business un­ what it is all about in Vegas. lanterns in the Old North Also, he has been honored as der the terms of a five-year, He's a people's entertainer Church in Boston. This sent male entertainer-of-the-year $40 million contract with the and that is one of the main Paul Revere on his famous by the Academy of Variety Summa Corporation of reasons for his fantastic ride in 1775 to warn that the and Cabaret Artists, and last Nevada which owns the Sands, success." "British are coming." year received a further honor Frontier and Desert Inn hotels Newton, in his first ever Newton, the all-time box of­ after raising $1 million for the in Las Vegas. American Diabetic Associa­ Canadian benefit concert in fice champion in Las Vegas, is His drawing power is unpre­ Lethbridge, raised $70,000 for the first entertainer ever tion during a benefit concert cedented. He has played to tour. the Lethbridge Association for selected for the award. It had more people — a record of the Mentally Handicapped and previously gone only to Newton is also the first nearly seven million in Notre Dame boys' college in religious and political leaders. entertainer selected for inclu­ Nevada alone — and done Wilcox, Sask. Rev. Dr. Robert Golledge, sion in the Promenade of more shows than anyone who vicar of the Old North Church Stars square being erected on has ever worked in Las Vegas. The crowd of 6,700 was the in Boston, said he was chosen the famed Las Vegas Strip. He was first paid to sing largest ever to see any event ''because he represents basic The square is being built to* when he was six years of age. of any kind in the city. Americanism and because of honor the entertainers who He received $5. Now he makes

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111 will between two former schoolmates resulted in one Donna Tynan Todd Blaine woman being convicted in Lethbridge provincial court Wednes­ __ day of an offence involving the pointing of a gun-like object at the other woman. Blaine Thacker's Background Kerry King, 20, of Turin was found guilty of a reduced charge of common assault by Judge Fred Coward. He suspend­ ed sentence and placed King on two years probation. — Born in Taber, January 11, 1941. King was originally charged with harassment and pointing Raised on a farm at Burdett. a firearm at Karen J. Charlesworth on Dec. 13. Charlesworth attended Lethbridge Community College and — Diploma from the Olds School of Agri­ knew King prior to the incident, court was told. culture. Charlesworth testified King pointed a 15-to-20-cm object re­ sembling a handgun at her about 3:30 p.m. — Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, from the Both women were in vehicles near the intersection of 20th University of Alberta. Avenue S. and Mayor Magrath Drive, the court was told. — LL.B. from the University of Alberta, 1968. Earlier the same day King had been fined $300 in provincial court for smashing the window of Charlesworth's car with a — Worked for the Federal Department of crowbar, the court was told. Agriculture and for the Provincial De­ King testified she considered Charlesworth and her friends partment of Agriculture. "enemies." King had previously been convicted of assaulting one of — Partner in Virtue and'Company, working Charlesworth's acquaintances, Crown prosecutor Norman Clair in farm and corporate law. told the court. — Former Board Member of the Lethbridge Defence counsel Roy Elander said there are so many bad Municipal Hospital. feelings among the group involved "the truth gets obscured." He said the incident, as described by the Crown, "was like a — Former Chairman of the University of scene from Bonnie and Clyde." Lethbridge Board of Governors. Coward said the theory of the defence was that the incident never happened. "In fact the accused (King) did point what appeared to be a weapon at the complainant (Charlesworth)," ruled Coward. The original charges were withdrawn by the prosecutor be­ cause of the difficulty proving the object pointed was a fire­ arm. Diefenbaker to lie in Centre Block Man of the Commons dies at OTTAWA (CP)-John Die­ Diefenbaker was active to fenbaker, 83, the former the end of a political career prime minister who became a that began in Saskatchewan in living legend, died today and the 1920s, unsuccessfully at will be given the traditional first. He was first elected to honors of a state funeral. the Commons in 1940, and was He was found dead in the successful at every general study of his Rockcliffe Park election that followed, home about two hours after including this spring's. getting up as usual about 5 Martin said he died still a.m. EDT. He died with some clutching some papers parliamentary papers still in relating to this fall's his hands, apparently of a parliamentary session, the sudden heart attack, his first that would see his secretary said. Conservative party back in "I think it was the way he power with Joe Clark as its would have wanted to go," leader and prime minister. said Keith Martin, his ex­ Clark was at one time a Die­ ecutive assistant for the last fenbaker aide. 10 years. Diefenbaker's den in his Diefenbaker was an out­ modest Rockcliffe home is standing Canadian and a crammed with mementos of "man of the House of Com-. Sir John A. Macdonald, the mons," said veteran New first prime minister, which Democratic MP Stanley Diefenbaker collected for Knowles today. many years. Knowles said "when some­ He had lunch Wednesday at body dies at the age of 83, it the National Press Club, and isn't a time for sadness. It is a on Saturday appeared in an time for a celebration of a life interview on the CTV network well-lived." program Question Period, exr In a .tribute issued from pressing concern- about Buckingham Palace, The national unity. Queen said: "Canada has lost "I'm greatly concerned a man of great stature. He about my country," he said. never wavered. He was un­ "I have never seen it as divid­ failing in his loyalty to his ed as today. Suspicion, fear, country and to the Crown." all those things that deny un­ Prime Minister Joe Clark ity are present." described Diefenbaker as a Diefenbaker, who was twice formidable parliamentarian married, had no children. A and Canada's first populist brother, Elmer, predeceased prime minister, who reached him. out to the underprivileged and Diefenbaker's proudest the ignored. legislative achievement was "We have lost a rare man," unquestionably the 'Bill of Clark said. "His imprint on Rights, '.passed in 1960. He his nation is permanent." wrote it in terms which would The former PM was de­ apply to all parliamentary scribed by Opposition Leader enactments, past and future, Pierre Trudeau as a man with though it was — and is — itself "a vigorous sense of human an act that can be amended. rights and individual liber­ ties." Deifenbaker was found dead "It may seem a strange ad­ by Archie McQueen of Ham­ mission from someone who ilton, Ont., who had worked was a political adversary, but with the former prime I think I can say John Diefen­ minister on a volunteer basis baker was a political friend in during the summer months JOHN DIEFENBAKER PHOTOGRAPHED IN HIS SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS LAST WEEK the sense that we understood for some years. each other and certainly He was proud of his Prairie stimulated each other," said pioneer upbringing and his Trudeau. home constituency of Lake "I will miss him." Centre and later Prince After establishing a Albert in Saskatchewan. But national reputation as a civil Diefenbaker was born Sept. rights advocate and 18, 1895, at Neustadt, Ont., 40 courtroom defence attorney, km southwest of Owen Sound. s^k Diefenbaker was elected His father was a civil servant prime minister in 1957, swept who moved West when John ggfc the country in 1958 preaching George Diefenbaker was a vision of Northern eight. _^ development, and suffered de- The former prime minister ^ feat in 1963 with dissention in died one month and two days his cabinet. short of his 84th birthday. ^ Though defeated, he never A week before his death, he retired. Was still talking about making ^* Funeral plans are in­ trips to China and to the North complete, but the body will lie Pole. In his time he was the sSk in state Friday in the Centre country's most-travelled Block on Parliament Hill. The prime minister, making a JJ^ House of Commons was round-the-world tour of Com­ Diefenbaker's political and monwealth countries in 1958. ^-spiritual home for nearly 40 His first wife, Edna, whom a*** years. he married in 1929, died in j^ Martin said a state funeral 1951 of Leukemia. She was lit­ ^service is likely to be held tle known to the public. here after the body has lain in His second wife, Olive, was Victorious Joe and Maureen on May 22: state for a couple of days. It a widow and friend of his help watered the outdoor skating rink may then be taken to Prince youth, whom he married in \lbert, Sask,, b__train. 1953. ; Humble hero at Barnwell surprised by

By PHILLIP JANG still in the house. Fire had burned parts of her the Taber mayor. Herald Staff Writer body, Courtoreille says, and she was afraid to "My mother was more excited about this "He didn't want anybody to know," Marie return to the house. than he was," Marie says of the presenta­ Courtoreille says about her husband's at­ Delmer left his two young daughters in his tion. titude toward an incident last year that has vehicle, went to the house and called for The Courtoreilles haven't received official brought accolades to their green-and-white Dale. When there was no response, he used a word yet about the Medal of Bravery that clapboard house 3.2 km east of Barnwell. tire to break a window, went into the burning will be presented by Governor-General Ed Delmer Courtoreille has received a cita­ house, found Dale sleeping in the living room, Schreyer. A spokesman for Government tion for bravery from the Royal Canadian and carried him out. House said award winners will be invited to Humane Association, and Government House "That was all there was to it," he says. Rideau Hall in Ottawa this fall to receive in Ottawa announced last week that he is "The whole thing took a few minutes." their awards. among 13 winners of the Medal of Bravery, He then took Debbie, Jerry and Dale to a The Courtoreilles have two daughters, four- awarded for acts of heroism. Picture Butte hospital. year-old Cindy and two-year-old Michele. He Courtoreille, 33, seems a bit embarrassed After Delmer answered questions about the works on the Garth Harris farm near Taber. •when he describes how he rescued a young incident at the Picture Butte RCMP office, Family and friends think the recognition of boy from a burning house on a chilly after­ Constable Neil Lowes said he would recom­ his heroism is wonderful, says Courtoreille, noon last year. mend Delmer for some sort of merit award. though they kid him, saying they've never He was driving on March 2 in Picture Wife Marie says Delmer was quite sur­ known a real live hero before. Butte, where members of his family live, prised when the Royal Canadian Humane As­ Marie, obviously proud of her husband, when Debbie Sauer ran out into the road and sociation contacted him a few months later to says word of the incident is only getting flagged him down. A house was on fire, he offer a citation for bravery and a bronze around now. Some of the customers at a beau­ was told, and a child was still inside. medal. "We were quite amazed that any­ ty shop in Picture Butte where Delmer's Debbie was babysitting Jerry and Dale thing came out of it." They were invited to a sister works have been asking about the inci­ Zahorejro. They had been sleeping in the February presentation ceremony in Edmon­ dent recently, Marie says. house, Courtoreille says, when fire woke Deb­ ton, but because Delmer had to work, they And what about the three people he helped bie and Jerry. They both fled. didn't go. at the burning house? They've said thank you, DELMER COURTOREILLE Debbie soon noticed five-year-old Dale was He finally received the award in May from Courtoreille says. "What else can you say?" rescue salute

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Not many small towns can boast capability of the Sergeant at Arms. to wheelchair convocation of placing second several times, and Picture Butte was fortunate in having occasionally first, in provincial patrol previous military personnel in the team competitions, then winning Four years ago, Gerald names of: Bro. Howard Branch, Bro. Trechka thought it ridiculous three consecutive provincial and Bob Rainbow, and Bro. Bill Rae, when a friend suggested he national titles. Picture Butte #268 has along with Bro. Leonard Dunn and enrol as a mature student at a story to tell of its success that may Bro. Harold Rutledge. Bro. Johnny the University of Lethbridge. be an inspiration to patrol teams Martin of Lethbridge (now deceased), After all, Trechka had only across Canada. Excerpts from the was Sergeant at Arms, and spent a Grade 5 education, his original copy written by Bro. Everett many days in 1958 assisting Picture school learning limited be­ G. Sorgard are herewith presented in Butte in establishing a ritualistic cause of health problems. press form. routine to win the Novice Competition But Saturday at the Univer­ sity of Lethbridge convoca­ tion, his friend's suggestion was more than realized. Trechka, 35, paralysed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair, was among 351 students awarded de­ grees, receiving his degree with a major in psychology. Before convocation re­ hearsal Saturday morning, Trechka said it was difficult to pinpoint his exact feeings about receiving a degree. Four years ago he knew his main feeling — doubt. 'J . •!*:;.*** _B^ After his friend's sugges­ DRUMHELLER LODGE #268 PATROL TEAM — 1958: (Left to right): Pianist — Bro. George Vincent, tion, Trechka approached a U Bro. Leonard Dunn, Bro. Peter Meroniuk, Bro. Jack Green, Bro. Ray Ostrum, Bro. Bill Eiaschuk, Bro. of L counsellor to see what his Frank Bosnak, Bro. Howard Wood, Bro. Allan Foster, Bro. Bill Williams, Bro. Ingvard Jensen, Sergeant-at- chances were for attending Arms — Bro. Howard Branch, and (kneeling) E.R. Bro. Everett Sorgard.' the university. The counsellor said there The first ingredient of success can in Alberta that same year. The key was no reason Trechka best be expressed by a statement behind military leadership appeared couldn't be a U of L student once made by Past President of the to be precision, discipline, and and only warned him against taking such subjects as math. Alberta Elks Association, Bro. John subsequently perfection. Funded by Alberta Voca­ Pi Evjen, "My wife is not behind me; she Sharing in this recipe that made tional Training and helped out is beside me." The love and under­ tired legs rise was the elevating music by other grants and his par­ standing relinquished by a wife and provided for many years by Past Pro­ ents, Trechka enrolled, in­ family in pursuit of a goal has to be vincial Organist, Bro. George Vincent tending to major in either so­ the greatest incentive to any man's (now deceased), and drummer and ciology and psychology be­ success. No practice or formal func­ accordionist, Bro. Peter Davy. cause he was interested in GERALD TRECHKA RECEIVES DEGREE tion could succeed with perfection working in handicapped coun­ without complete, worry-free con­ While time, energy, ability, dedi­ selling. During his university ments earlier than they could centration. cation, coaching, and music con­ tributed to the success of Picture He stayed in residence, career, Trechka involved him­ at a larger institution. The next item in the recipe is the finding it interesting and often self in a number of non-aca­ Trechka says his handicap Butte's championship patrol team, noisy. demic activities. In addition posed no major problems the aura of the team was like a spirit to membership on a number while he attended the U of L. that could be felt by each member The major problem he had and spectator. to overcome was his lack of of committees for the handi­ At age three, Trechka broke classroom experience. Ex­ capped, he is also a Leth­ a leg in two places when he Practices to build a national cept for a couple of Leth­ bridge Municipal Hospital fell out of a car in which he championship team would start out bridge Community College board trustee. and his sister were playing. on a Sunday weekly basis, intensify­ courses, he had none. Trechka tried to form an ing into a bi-weekly practice several His Grade 1 to 5 studies organization for U of L han­ During the subsequent weeks prior to provincial competi­ were by correspondence. dicapped students but there operation, a spinal tions. Aside from a regular committee. Health problems forced him weren't enough handicapped anaesthetic was used and Picture Butte would assist in to stop at Grade 5 although students on campus for a for­ Trechka says it might have led to the spinal damage initiations, installations, parades, and later he took watch repair by mal organization. their own fund-raising projects to Trechka says it's an advan­ which paralysed him. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bro. Harold Rutledge correspondence. and (left row) Bro. Casey Wenning (out of view), support their goals. "It took me the longest time tage for handicapped stu­ Trechka wants to work in Bro. Bill Bodnar, Bro. John Wood, Bro. Gordon to talk in class," he says. dents to attend a small uni­ the field of rehabilitative Davy. (Right row): Bro. Vinko Nemecek, Bro. Bro. Gene Unick counselling but says he hasn't Gabor Tokai, Bro. Jim Ostrup and Bro. Ralph Trechka didn't spend all his versity such as U of L be­ Oldenberger. (Missing from the picture is Bro. Prov. Pub. 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(Continued from Page 1) bouquet of flowers in honor of her golden wedding anniversary. Past Purple, and Past Honored Royal Honored Royal Lady Lillian Rut­ &* Ladies in attendance were intro­ ledge, who recently celebrated her duced by Lady Shirley Tokai. diamond wedding anniversary was ^ Girl treated During the evening Honored unable to be present to accept her bouquet of flowers. They were Royal Lady and Past District Deputy &* after gas burn Dorothy Wharton presented a life presented to her at her home on membership to Past District Deputy Sunday. A five-year-old Picture Rita Wood. They also presented a The evening concluded with a Butte girl is in satisfactory 25 year pin to Marie Sorgard, a 20 dance which was held in the Elks condition in St. Michael's year pin to Marilyn Rutledge, and a Hall. The hall was decorated with a Hospital today after suffer­ 15 year pin to Rose Moriyarna. purple and white motif for the ing burns in an accident Honored Royal Lady Doreen occasion, and the table was centred Friday. Spencer presented Past Honored with a birthday cake. Two hundred Susie Burkghardt and a Royal Lady Asta Hage with a people attended the dance. friend Calvin Bahler, 4, were playing in a neighbor's green­ house, when gasoline stored in the building ignited. Bahler was only singed by the fire. 4^

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JEAN POSTERSKI Auxiliary names new president Jean Posterski has been elected president of the auxi- ! liary to the Lethbridge < Municipal Hospital and Gait School of Nursing. During the organization's annual election of officers, Henrietta Hatt was chosen first vice-president and Helen Brown second vice-president. Treasurer of the auxiliary is J£ Joan Lowings while Mar­ garet Sutherland is secre­ tary.

THE LIQUOR LICENSING ACT •rv^bia^y,- PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Keeping the grass green Herald photo DINING LOUNGE Sprinklers are dandy, but hoses have noses to 13th Ave. N., decides to pick up manually where the LICENCE sniff out thirsty corners of the lawn. Emil Howg of 1816 automatic sprinkler left off. Public notice is hereby given that Lee's Palace (Picture Butte) Co. Ltd. intends to apply to The Alberta Liquor Control Board for a Dining Lounge Licence to sell beer, and wine by the glass for consumption on the following described premises: Lee's Palace (Picture Butte) Co., Ltd. SHE DOESN'T DISCOUNT HER HONESTY Picture Butte, Alberta 329-Highway Avenue, Picture Honesty was worth more than $1,064 to a At 7 p.m. Edith Smulders of 141113th St. Butte, Alberta city woman Saturday. S. turned in the woman's wallet, includ­ ing all the cash, to police, said Insp. Max Lot 13, Block 1, Plan No. A Picture Butte woman had lost her Coupland. 5110E.O. purse, containing that amount while shop­ Objections to this application shall ping and reported it to Lethbridge city The purse had been found at the Mayor be made forthwith to The Alberta police at 5:30 p.m. Magrath Safeway store, Coupland said. Liquor Control Board, Edmonton. Dated at Lethbridge, Alberta, this 15 day of August, 1979. Lee's Palace (Picture Butte) Co. Ltd. Robert Lee President ightning bolt andflponer color broadcaster s memory

By WENDY STEPHENSON At first, he appeared on his own farm weather. There was no alternative but B Herald Staff Writer program, but later was asked to be the to cut him off and send him home to station's weatherman. bed. It was everyone's dream in those "Bill Matheson (a colorful weath­ As weatherman, his life was cer­ days, back in the '40s, to become a band erman who left Lethbridge for a job as tainly not dull. He was once threatened leader or a radio announcer. weatherman with a New York televi­ with his life. Leo Dow, who retires this week after sion station) inspired me to do the "This last winter, during the pro­ 35 years in the broadcast business, was weather. longed cold spell, some man in broken no different. "I thought I could take a page from English called me every name he could As a farm boy from the Park Lake his book, but I never reached the mag­ and then threatened to kill me." area, he would come to the city and see nitude he did." People get pretty owly when the radio announcers strolling around in To be a weatherman, one has to be weather is poor, as if the weatherman their finery. part actor, Dow says. is responsible, Dow says. On the other "It looked like the life for me," he "The news is no place for jokes, but side of the coin, they are all smiles said Thursday at his home. weather is the one department in the when it is nice out. But getting his first job in radio news package you...can tell the odd Despite all that has happened in the was difficult. In 1945 there were only little joke. You don't have to be as 35 years he's been with radio and tele­ three or four radio stations in all of stiff." vision, the highlight of his career has to Alberta, he says. The competition for However, Dow says radio is his first be meeting Bing Crosby, he says. jobs was tough. love and to a certain extent he does not "I was just going to go home for the However, the radio bug persisted and feel as comfortable on television. day, when the boss said grab your tape so did he. "It takes a long time to feel any recorder, he's out at Kenyon Field in 15 "I bothered CJOC so much, they warmth in a cold radio microphone, but minutes." fnally took pity on me." it's even harder with a camera. Dow says he was forewarned that In 1954, the urge to work for a "It's hard to smile at a hunk of Crosby did not like reporters and might smaller, non-network station struck iron." try to be foxy and dress like a beggar and he moved to Kitchener, Ont. Much depends on the cameraman or something. Working for $20 per week, with no putting you at ease, he says. If you can "But you couldn't miss him. He had days off, he acted as disc jockey, news-, see you are relating to a person it is his tweed hat and raincoat," Dow man, religious program host and floor- okay, but if the cameraman hides be­ says. sweeper all rolled into one. hind the iron monster... In a panic that he might be shoved When CHEC radio opened in Leth­ Dow remembers his Kitchener days, aside, Dow told Crosby he would be out bridge in 1959, he decided to come back when even a radio mike did him in. He of a job unless he was granted an home. was broadcasting live in a thunder­ interview. "When I applied, I sent a picture storm, when a bolt of lightning hit the "He (Crosby) said yes in that beauti­ postcard of myself and wrote on the station. The next thing he knew a ball of ful baritone voice." back of it 'don't CHEC this man out.' fire emerged from the microphone. However, here was Dow's idol. For "It was corny, but it worked." Rather than a sudden silence, his audi­ the moment his nervousness overcame At CHEC, he hosted two phone-in ence was treated to a startled exclama­ him, his mind stopped working and he talk shows - Beefs and Bouquets and tion from one slightly shaken could barely utter a single question. The Trading Post. announcer. .. The interview, however, lasted half He still recalls one woman calling in On another occasion, he was on the an hour. and trying to sell a bldnde wig and two air when his car, parked in front of the Dow says he has also interviewed the burial plots, an odd combination as station, was involved in an accident. jnan behind Bugs Bunny's voice, /ar as he was concerned. He was told about what happened dur­ Tommy Hunter and Fay Wray, who Dow remained at CHEC until 1974, ing a commercial break, but was un­ starred in the original King Kong when hosting a program called Music able to check the damage before going movie. We Remember, he discovered someone back on the air. Still thinking about his Asked about what the future holds in had scribbled on a record "this record car, Dow went to introduce the 5 p.m. store, Dow says he would love to is older than Leo Dow." He thought it news, but instead said "here's the five travel, but is one of the tragic cases in Herald was about time to move on. o'clock headlights." society - he can't afford the price of "I've made the route," says the 63- He also had his embarrassing mo­ gasoline. DOW RELAXING AT HOME ON FIRST DAY OF RETIREMENT year-old Dow, who next joined the staff ments at CFCN. One night, he comple­ "I might be keeping my doorstep of CFCN television. tely lost his voice while giving the clean and sitting at home." Census shows increase in 'Butte population Critchley

A census was taken in early June bridge, 45 elsewhere, while 2 did Type of Dwelling Units elected 1979 which determined there were Of the 452 occupied dwelling 1,329 persons living in Picture not indicate where they are units in Picture Butte 367 are single Butte. This is an 12.98 per cent employed. increase over the census conducted Population by religion—Roman family (including 1 basement suite), to council in June, 1977. Catholic, 355; United Church, 330 41 are mobile homes, 28 are There are 674 males and 654 LDSChurch, 170; Lutheran, 59 duplexes or fourplexes, while 16 are Picture Butte voters elected Brian females living in 452 occupied Anglican, 47; Christian Reform, 42 the multi family swelling units or Critchley to fill a vacant town dwelling units. In addition there are Buddhist, 36; Jehovah Witness, 18 dwelling units used in conjunction council seat, in a byelection Wed­ 15 vacant dwelling units and 15 Presbyterian, 15; Dutch Reform, 9 with a commercial establishment. nesday. vacant lots in Picture Butte. Nazarene, 8; Seventh Day Adven­ In Picture Butte 365 families own It was a close contest with only a Population by age—0-4, 121; 5-9, tist, 7; Mennonite, 6; Evangelical, their accommodations while 87 rent quarter of the eligible voters 111; 10-14, 96; 15-19, 112; 20-24, 5; Baptist, 2; Netherland Reform, 1; their accommodations. coming out to case 115 votes for Mr. 95; 25-34, 168; 35-39, 60; 40-54, Pentecostal, 1; Jewish, 1; Ortho­ Piyami Lodge and the Nurses Critchley and 90 for John Finch. 179; 55-64, 130; 65-69, 75; 70 and dox, 1; Not Given, 216; total, 1,329. Residence at the Hospital are not The by-election was called after over, 130; not given, 52; total, Population by tenure in Picture considered in the dwelling unit Councillor William Butler resigned, 1,329. Butte. Living in Picture Butte 5 count. as he was moving from Picture Butte. There are 494 persons in Picture years or less, 618; 6 to 10 years, Occupancy Rate Butte who are employed. Of these 187; 11 to 15 years, 149; 16 to 20 Based on the information of this 263 work in Picture Butte, 45 in the years, 83; 21 years plus, 273; Not census there are 2.95 persons for district, 139 in the City of Leth­ Given, 19, total, 1,329. each occupied dwelling unit. imi___ ii l'l^ ___ '•'-'^•*wi ftl IIIIITAV Light side And then there is the Picture Butte lad who took his car to a car-wash unit in Lethbridge last week to have it washed and vac­ uumed. The task was completed, and as he got in his car to leave the y attendant said "See you again nert year." :..%}«*

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Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rutledge, >• ^i__*. v Jr. visited recently at the home of T %?;mmt.y~vy *^§|$S; the latter's brother-in-law and sis­ a» ^..•V^ ,*-.•• > •• _ .•••-7 ter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Carr. While there they attended the wedding of

'•: \ Miss Colleen Carr and Mr. Colin Rodin in Saskatoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Lex Currie have returned to their home in Langley, v*.$ B.C. after visiting at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. : SilfciB% S?,j«v and Mrs. H. Rutledge, Jr. While on the prairie they also attended the • B Rodin-Carr wedding in Saskatoon. Herald photo Down the hole Jack Irvine from the County of Lethbridge parks department has not been driven to desperation in an attempt to stem the tide of invading gophers. He is simply Mrs. H. Rutledge, Sr. has re­ repairing a defective head on the underground sprinkler system at the county turned home after visiting at the building on 4th Avenue. The county will be upgrading the building's grounds home of Mrs. Myrtle Butler in Vancouver. generally this year as well as repairing the erratic heating and air conditioning * systems within the administrative centre.

warming held Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rutledge, Jr., were the guests of honor when 30 friends and relatives held a WHITE HEATHER CONCERT housewarming. A buffet supper was enjoyed. During the evening presents they were presented with a gift for their new home. SCOTLAND'S SENSATIONAL 1090 CHEC-CKTA, Taber and Anglo Stereo proudly presents with • COMEDIAN BEN GUNN • SOPRANO MORAG MACKAY "The Statler Brothers" a9 • PIANIST LINDA DEAN plus very special guest TICKETS: $4.00 and $5.00 "Barbara Mandrell PARAMOUNT THEATRE On Sale At a2 Lethbridge . LEISTER'S MUSIC, Lethbridge Sportsplex TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 Lethbridge a2 Monday, August 27 Wed., Oct. 31 - 8:00 p.m. at 8:00 p.m. (Self-addressed stamped envelope with alt mail orders, pleasel) All seats reserved. Sponsored by the SCOT'S COMMITTEE of ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, LETHBRIDGE Tickets: $7.00 and $8.00 Available at Sportsplex box office oniy. & A GOLD AND GOLD PRODUCTION £> Matron named The residents of PIYAMI LODGE for -Butte lodge cordially invite you to attend the official opening of their home on A Picture Butte woman has been appointed the new matron of the Senior Citizen's Lodge, which is Friday, June 15, 1979 expected to open Feb. 1 in that town. 2:00 p.m. tr­ The Green Acres foundation has selected Elaine Oler as matron of the 44-bed Piyamai Lodge. et The Foundation is pleased with the quality of to be held at the residence in staff employed thus far but hiring of the Lodge staff Picture Butte, Alberta is not yet complete. & There are still a number of vacancies in the Following Official Sponsored by: Lodge, which they hope to have filled from the outset. Ceremonies: Green Acres s Picture Butte and area residents will be given — Tour of residence Foundation and — Refreshments will Alberta Housing priority but if they do not apply people from other Corporation be served areas will be encouraged to apply. Interested persons are asked to contact the Green Acres Foundation at their Blue Sky Lodge office.

JUNE 13, 1979 Official opening

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The new 44-bed senior citizens at a cost of $1,022,427. The archi­ Itlifife ^iis R lodge in Picture Butte, will be tectural design was created by 1.3111:. jif *i officially opened Friday, June 15 at LeBlond-Koch Partnership of Cal­ 2:00 p.m. gary. Piyami Lodge, is a one story Platform guests during the of­ structure, surrounded by four acres ficial opening ceremonies will in­ ©a of landscaping, giving it a park like clude: the Hon. Tom Chambers, setting. The word 'Piyami' is the Minister of Housing and Public name of a nearby coulee and means Works; LeRoyFjordbotten, MLA, steep banks, which is appropriate Constituency of MacLeod; Deputy as the lodge is built on a raised Mayor Richard Casson, Town of embankment. Picture Butte; Don LeBaron, Mas­ The residence is an Alberta ter of Ceremonies and Adminis­ Housing Corporation project man­ trator, Green Acres Foundation; aged by the Green Acres Founda­ Bill Walters, Project Manager, ^BrBBSjSBSB^illlgJilli tion. It was built by B. F. Klas­ Alberta Housing Corporation; John sen Construction Ltd. of Winnipeg yy B-B; S;SB__^BS|»B;« Murray, Chairman, Green Acres B:t_»pS!_iW_iMEg5Ssa«B Foundation; Pastor Gene Byrd, BMsftllfctBMlWSiBsillft Picture Butte Ministerial Associa­ tion; Dorothy Dalgliesh, Resident, the opening ceremonies of Piyami Piyami Lodge; Robert LeBlond, CHORUS PRESENTATION—Mem­ LeBlond-Koch Partnership of Cal­ bers of the Picture Butte Senior Cit­ Lodge Friday. d gary; Gerald Price, Former Board izens choir, sang two selections during Member and Bill Rae, Commun­ ity Representative. There will also be representation from B.F. Klas­ sen Construction Ltd. _-

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9 , March 7, 1979 Residents move into Lodge

Thursday was moving day in chair residents. Notched handrails Picture Butte, and by noon thirty in the hallways provide security for three rooms in the Piyami Lodge persons with, very severe sight were officially occupied. problems. The lodge, one of the most Matron of the lodge is Mrs. D. modern in Alberta, has 34 single (Elaine) Oler. Mr. Oler is in charge rooms and five double rooms. A of maintenance. The gleaming beautiful building it is well lighted stainless steel equipped kitchen has and the open beam structure in the a staff of three. There are also two main section gives the effect of housekeepers in the lodge. _> added spaciousness. Greeting each new occupant was a vase with a beautiful rose in it, a TALKING THINGS OVER - Leon room. The cozy room features a fire­ The rooms are color coordinated, gift from the Picture Butte United Vanlmpe and Klass Donkersgold in and several are adapted for wheel Church. place, couches, TV, piano and a won­ deep conversation in the main sitting _> derful view of the coulees. d

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REST AND VISIT-Kathleen Kost- man Werser after the two moved yal visits with her father Mike Dem­ into the Lodge Thursday. eter (centre) of Picture Butte and Her­

The. tieAidenti oi Plyami Lodge welcome you to the oiilciaJL opening ol theAA. home.: HAIR CARE FACILITY—The Piyami Lodge is equipped with a small beauty parlor area. Once a week a hair dresser will come to the Lodge and do customers hair. Albino BeAttotti Ralph Kautm Go.on.Q2. BuAdlne.y Emefiencz Klih Ethel Ch>vu>te.m,en Michael Lebioda HeAman ChAsUtenAen Jim Q&tAup Vzaht Chudleigh Sylvia OistAup Voftotky ValglieAh Steve. Ragan Ei>theA Vavldi UaAAlon Renwick klex Veimuth Ole. BeAnaAd Sand M _fee VemeteA \haAy SchalouJ Klaai VonkeAAgoed Gnjxda Scholten GeAtAude Vftennan Ida Mae Silsbe Benjamin Vunn Sadie Stamp Cynthia Vunn Max StaAzyk iaa GeAaAd Vuval Uohman StAand fettje VykAtta Edwin Swanion Gzofige Toi>teA Many Suiasutzznb eAgeA Ruth. Amle. Eo&teA JoAeph ThomaA Ce.cll GHlle* UeJLLle. ThomaA HznaAlka Hodman HeAman Wlcklund 3 Jamea EdwaAd Johnston Elizabeth Wllion Mike. JUAIA HeAman WuAzeA 4—SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, Wednesday, July 25, 1979 Jamboree Days queen contestants

Dave Parker and his committee merce; Laurel Foord, O.O.R.P. No. ture Butte, using the Jamboree Butte High School. Each must are finalizing plans for Picture 76; Eleanor Critchley, Picture Butte Days theme. appear in the Jamboree Days Butte's Jamboree Days to be held Lions Club; Ramona Pittman, P.B. A speech and personality inter­ parade. the first weekend in August. Fish and Game Association; Celeste view is required of each. Each must The crowning and presentations Queen contestants have been Zeinstra, Canadian Legion and answer an impromptu skill testing will take place at 10:00 p.m. on chosen and will be sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary (Picture Butte question. Each must attend the Monday evening, August 6, at the various organizations. Following Branches). talent show to be held at 7:30 p.m. dance to be held in the Picture are the contestants and their spon­ on Saturday evening at the Picture Butte High School Auditorium. sors:

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MARGARET LOMAN

m ADA ANDERSON WENDY VANDENBROEKE JANET HEINEN LAUREL FOORD

ELEANOR CRITCHLEY

Ada Anderson, Piyami Lodge; Linda Davies, Slow Pitch Ball Team; Wendy Vanden Broeke, B.P.O.E. No. 268; Mary Ann Van CELESTE ZEINSTRA Nistelrooy, Unifarm; Margaret Lo­ man, Picture Butte Knights of There are specific requirements MARYANN Columbus; Janet Heinen, Picture for each contestant. Each must LINDA DAVIES RAMONA PITTMAN VAN NISTELROOY Butte District Chamber of Com­ paint a window, freehand, in Pic-

Herald photi LETHBRIDGE FOOTHILLS MP BLAINE THACKER AND WIFE DONNA Garden contest award ceremony on Aug. 19

The Lethbridge and Dis­ Winners in the vegetable Commercial grounds: Edith trict Horticultural Society's garden class are: Jim Taylor Cavell Nursing Home and St. annual garden competition is of Coaldale, Stan Krawczyk of Michael's Hospital. now concluded. 90 Honeysuckle Road and Steve Buta of 71412th B St. N. Best lawn: Erika Quint, Prizes will be awarded at 3 1809 Lakeshore Road. p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 as Composite gardens: Ar- part of the closing cere­ minda Beix, 232 Bridge Villa The junior garden competi­ monies at the society's an­ Estates; Sue Soenen, Coal­ tion received 34 entries from nual show in the Grandstand hurst and Kenneth Anderson, children all over the county. Box 322. building. Ten of the gardens entered An open house will be held Grounds competition under 15 metres: Vaughan Gard­ were from the city and the Sunday for the general public rest from outlying areas, to view the gardens. ner, 1314 29th St. S.; Lotte Stein, 2019 9th Ave. S. and secretary-treasurer Marg Juliette Lacey, 2308 Mayor Turner said. Magrath Drive. Trophies, ribbons and prizes Grounds competition over of $5 for first, $4 for second 15 metres: Erika Quint, 1809 and $3 for third will be pre­ Lakeshore Road and Byron sented. Nilsson, 1326 Mayor Magrath Students aged 10 to 16 enter­ Drive. ed their gardens in either the Unusual garden: Peter flower or vegetable category. Bailey, 2302 20th Ave. S.; Ar­ nold and Ella Jauerneck, 1111 Fourteen-year-old Mar­ garet Klassen of Coaldale 12th Ave. N. and Harry Van placed first in the vegetable De Coevering, 614 12th St. S. class. and Louis and Frieda Dek­ ker, Nobleford. Second place went to Darren Jones, 13, of Picture Butte and there was a three- way tie for third among Brenda Gustum, 12, of 3618 Forestry Ave., Wade Soltys, 12, of Picture Butte and Dar­ rei Jones, 11, of Picture Butte. First place in the flower Jamboree competition was won by Darren Jones, 13, of Picture Herald photos by MICHAEL DREW Butte and his brother Darrei DARREN JONES: BEST FLOWER GARDEN placed second. Kimberly Days Steynen, 12, of 1124 28 A St. N. placed third. Picture Butte's annual Jamboree Turner said the competition Days will be held on August 4th, is held to encourage children 5th, and 6th, with events planned to to grow gardens. "They're go­ include everybody for miles ing to be our future garden­ around. ers." Programs" will be mailed out to citizens in the North County area within the next few days. Among the events scheduled are a men's slow pitch tournament for Satur­ day and Sunday, a talent show on Saturday evening, and a teen dance. An added feature this year will be a garden tractor to be held on Sunday afternoon. Also scheduled for Sunday is a golf tournament and a water show for children at the swimming pool. Monday's program will get under way with the Lions breakfast, fol­ lowed by the parade at 11:00 a.m. The elks Watering Hole and the Royal Purple's Feed Bag will be in operation from 12:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The dairy show will be held at Juris Livestock premises at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed by the rodeo at 2:00 p.m. The vegetable and food fair is scheduled for the Picture Butte High School Auditorium at 4:00 p.m., with the bake sale to follow at 6:30 p.m. "An added feature will be a jriea market to be held in con­ junction with this phase of Jambor­ ee Days. The Happy Old Timers will hold a cash bingo at 7:30 p.m. The grand finale to the three day event will be the crowning of the JAMBOREE COOKS-Flapjacks are being flipped queen. This will take place at 10:00 during Picture Butte Jamboree Days pancake p.m. on Monday evening at the breakfast. dance being held in the Picture Butte High School Auditorium by the Knights of Columbus. Six contest P.B. Grey Cup queen title

Picture Butte Lions Club pres­ ident Ed Zalesak and his commit­ tees have completed plans for the annual Grey Cup dance. It will be held in the Picture Butte High School auditorium at 9:00 p.m. on November 24. Admission will be two dollars per person. The high light of the evening will be the crowning of the Queen, which will take place at 9:30 p.m. Grey Cup Queen contestants this year include Eleanor Charlesworth, Tobi Neher, Suzanne Vogt, Cathy Ca Caruso, Dona Dunn, and Yvonne Van Vaerenbergh. Grey Cup Draw tickets may be d purchased from any one of the Queen contestants. YVONNE SUZANNE VOGT DONA DUNN ELEANOR VAERENBERGH CHARLESWORTH I 'Move on'PBHS graduation theme

Fifty-three students will graduate Allan Schwartzenberger, Zoia from Picture Butte High Friday Sereda, Colleen Sosick, Chris a> evening to the theme of "Move Sparkes, Douglas Stanko, Steve On." Stefancsik, Greg Szteina, "Joan The banquet begins at 7:00 p.m. Marie Thomson, Johnny Trechka, with the exercises following at John Vander Heyden, Martin Van approximately 8:00 p,m. and the Nistelrooy, Greg Van Vaerenbergh, dance at 9:00 p.m. Kevin Watson, Larry Wojtowicz, CATHY CARUSO TOBINEHER Graduand Lori Noble will have Alison Wood, Bradley Wutzke. the honor of being the class of 1979 valedictorian.

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LORINOBLE S- ELEANOR Guest speaker for the occasion is chairman of the County Board of CHARLESWORTH Education John Murray. The sjrad committee consisted of Deb Hfitfnoth. Lori Noble. Zoia Sereca. Boyd Nummi, Allan Queen Schwartzenberger and Greg Van Vaerenbergh. The 53 students making up the list of graduates are: crowned Gina Aksnowicz, Kevin Bartha, a- Nearly 300 persons were in Linda Bodnar, Deb Brouwer, David attendance at the Picture Butte Caruso, Shelley Cox, Judy Dunn, a- Lions Grey Cup dance Saturday Monika Eickhoff, Mark Finch, Dar­ when Eleanor Charlesworth was ren Gergel, Cheryl Grisnich, Ger- crowned queen. da Grisnich, Cathy Heinonen, Deb­ Runner-up of the annual Picture bie Hormoth, Diana Hoyle, Pam Butte event was Dona Dunn. Janssens, Don Jensen, Miriam Queen Eleanor received a color Jensen, Kevin Jorgensen, Christel Kerber, Margaret Loman, Kerry TV and a tote bag. Ms. Dunn Sr received a stereo and a tote while Lumley, Wendy Lynn, Perry Mach­ the remainder of tne contestants re­ acek, Bradley Magyar, Tammy ceived tote bags. McNeely, Sandra Miller, Lori Sr Noble, Boyd Nummi, Esther Oga, Luanna Osberg, Michael Rettie, a% Randy Reurink, Larry Richter, Kenna Russell. Sharon_j_hi_d_ <~1 Id _•_SSaBBKSK_B ^llill III . •llllisfli^p ililllP 4Mi_ *BB,B:=BB BBBSBBB: 111 ;4y4 11,1 i|P:I » __!_ SI § «: 3_fi lil 4 m 11 lpl| 1|§|3 Anonymous donor : ;B:BB.B:BB B_.;;;i

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_BH^W Little did anyone realize there tions dollar for dollar. was a good Samaritan in our midst The next donation was made by when 250 people sat down to enjoy Mayor Crapnell who pledged $1,000 the Lethbridge Northern Sugar Beet toward the fund. _K_: |8? Growers' annual banquet on Friday A Recreation Complex Funding »C«PWSfR8f_lJli^^^W« evening. Committee has been set up. Bill l_H__ iiiii Mayor Ted Crapnell's announce­ HHHBMllllllllIlllillll^ liiRiiiiiRP Rae is chairman of the committee : ment that an anonymous donor had and Evert Tanis is first vice ' ^»_l^^____l______r given $120,000 to be used for a chairman, and John Zeinstra sec­ llliii q___H____•_.f sportsplex in Picture Butte was met ond vice chairman. Mayor Crapnell. with astonishment and approval. has been named treasurer, and Funds must be raised before the Walter F. Boras secretary. The complex can become a reality, but committee is meeting this week to the government will match dona­ make plans for the venture. jiiiiij' .

KICK-OFF-1,000 bushels of barley, bought by Ken Takeda for $840 brought donated by Walter F. Boras, right the total for last Wednesday's auction and purchased by Cor Van Rooy, left to $2,690. Juris Auction is selling the for $1.85 a bushel kicked off the donations free of commission. Top weekly auctions which will be held to left is Picture Butte Auction clerk raise funds for the proposed Picture Ivan Dowhaniuk and Jim Juris Auc­ Butte recreation complex. A cow and tioneer. calf was donated by Jake Riehl and Rec. complex funds still heading to goal

Funds to construct a sports lined up for next Wednesday's ML ICO!!. C JDUllC SpOI*l§pi6X complex in Picture Butte are still auction. rolling in. The community has also started One thousand bushels of barley, selling bricks to businesses and donated anonymously was auc­ individuals with the money going receives $120,000 boost tioned by Juris Auction at $1.80 per into the fund. bushel. It was purchased by Ooster- Gold bricks sell for $5,000, silver broeke Bros, for $1,800 with the going at $2,500 and bronze at a By NORMA BAIRD anonymous person donated Crapnell said. But he then per­ funds going towards the complex $1,000. The committee has received Herald Staff Writer $120,000 for construction of a sonally pledged $1,000 to­ funds. strong commitment from farm and PICTURE BUTTE - A $1 million sportsplex here. wards the building. The fund raising committee has a limited companies as well as indiv­ "utopian dream" came closer Mayor Ted Crapnell an­ The five persons told of the number of other large donations iduals. to reality Friday when an nounced the donation at the donation have formed a com­ annual banquet of the Leth­ mittee to supervise further bridge Northern Beet fund raising. Growers Association at the Committee chairman is Bill Picture Butte High School. Rae; vice-chairman, Evert "A year ago this banquet Tannis and John Zeinstra; was a sad occasion because secretary, W. F. Boras, and the Picture Butte Sugar Fac­ treasurer, Ted Crapnell. tory had just closed down," he Funds raised by the com­ said. "But this year we have mittee will be matched by the good news." provincial government The unknown person ap­ through a recreation and proached Crapnell and four culture capital works grant. other area residents two A north county sportsplex weeks ago with the proposal. with an estimated $1 million His only stipulation was construction cost had been that some of his ideas be in­ proposed in the region's rec­ corporated into the building, reation master plan. Crapnell told the 350 people attending the banquet. "He insists that there be a teen centre with a cafe-type restaurant run by teen­ agers," the mayor said. The announcement at ;the banquet was not the start of a fund-raising campaign,

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By NORMA BAIRD fields was already causing ed at the situation about mid­ But repair of the pump the irrigation the erosion will Herald Staff Writer damage to the slope at that night than Friday but said he engine shortly after break­ begin again," says Anderson. PICTURE BUTTE - One time. could not shut off the farmer's down did not solve Anderson's land owner in the Lethbridge The Andersons bought the "Environment officials said irrigation water even if it was water problem. land which includes a large Northern Irrigation District they have no jurisdiction in being wasted," she says. Thirty hours after the LNID (LNID) was glad when the island in the river more than this situation," she says. LNID superintendent shut down Sunday evening she 30 years ago. water was shut off last Sun­ Dick Bennett, regional ad­ Clarence Jensen had no com­ found a stream 40 cm deep day night. "Some people can't under­ ministrator for water re­ ment on the situation other still flowing onto her prop­ stand that even coulee banks While dry weather forced sources management, says his than to say "when one farmer erty. are beautiful." LNID officials to shut down department has looked at the spills water on another's land, The water has stopped now "Now the entire bank will the system temporarily problems but "we don't want that's their problem." but "as soon as they turn on probably erode away." because of a drop in the reser­ to interfere in the irrigation voir, Alice Anderson has been district's business." suffering from too much The slow erosion process irrigation water. accelerated July 6 when a A constant stream of irriga­ fanner in the drainage area tion spillage is eroding the failed to notify the ditch rider coulee bank on her land on the to have the irrigation water Oldman River, 2.4 km south­ shut off when his pump engine east of Picture Butte. broke down. "I discussed the erosion Water drained from the problem with department of irrigation canal into a County environment officials in of Lethbridge drainage ditch June," Anderson says. and down into Anderson's Irrigation water draining land. off neighboring farmers' "The LNID ditch rider look­

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by JOHN SYRATT crops using a manually life" Rudy says. "I'd doesn't have it as easy as moved sprinkler system. sooner be able to see and everyone thinks" Rudy What makes a person For three weeks straight enjoy the results of my says, "On TV they'll show get up before the sun at 5 ^ he moved an average of work rather than do it for just the rich, well- a.m., in the middle of 35 irrigation pipes every someone else. It's satisfy­ established guys with the summer, don two pairs of eight hours. Each 40 foot ing work. It demands $60,000 combines, so woolen socks, overalls, pipe had to be carried 60 everything a person has. everyone thinks that all rubber boots, thick gloves feet, in a parallel line, to Spiritually, it demands the farmers are like that. d and a Ford Tractor Equip­ soak another section of faith. A guy's gotta look to Why don't they show the ment hat, walk out to an thirsty soil. the Lord for a good crop. real farmer with an old old truck, drive down a What made him do it? Physically, it demands ali tractor, old truck and winding dirt lane to a His crops depend upon it. the strength you have. large farm payments? d lonely, muddy field, step Where does this commit­ When I've done a good People wonder why across a ditch into six ment to the land come days work I really feel farmers are complaining Zaa inches of mud and water, from? What does a farmer good." about bad grain prices Rudy Zalesak, Picture Butte farmer shut offji big valve with a have in his blood to keep Along with the manually when they never see the cold, metal wrench and average farmer. . . if . . . trying to learn Farming is Rudy's life. & him tied to acres and moved sprinkler system, nature, why it grows? Why It's in his blood. He can't start moving pipes, acres of little green plants Rudy uses an older they did they'd know what alone? it doesn't? Making a good, leave the land . . . he's growing in rows? method called Flood we're up against." wise decision on when to tried before. Even though Rudy Zalesak, of Pic­ Irrigation taught to him by "I worked in the city and Besides praying for plant and when not to it holds him and demands ture Butte, has just finish­ his father. This involves didn't feel like punching a rain, farmers battle wind . . . just the wonder of so much from him he has ed irrigating some of his digging a system of & clock for the rest of my damage, hail, weeds and nature . . , watching a a sense of freedom that ditches in the field at the frost and in reference to seed grow • • . it's only an ordinary farmer highest point and making & escalating machinery great!" can know. dams to re-direct the flow costs Rudy feels they're of water over the area going up too fast in & desired. relationship to what Rudy feels its the best farmers receive for their method but it does have crop. its drawbacks. "It's J* cheaper, but requires all "Maintenance is a big your time. In the long run factor" Rudy says, "You d it's the easier of the two can't farm with scrap — methods, you work hard you've gotta keep it for a certain length of time working." Pointing to a rather than move pipes ^______fl__i vast stretch of wheat Rudy iii^HSB______i back and forth every eight claims, "This would all be hours." useless if I didn't have tlliilillS? In the early 40's Rudy's anything to harvest it . B; .iBBSlifcS^rSfi father, Martin Zalesak, with." pruchased the 160 acre farm just west of Picture When asked what he felt in spite of all the odds Butte for $5,000. In com­ @* pliance with the wishes of against him Rudy replied: his father, who passed "It's rewarding, it's a away in April, 1978, Rudy challenge, it's satisfying. It's a challenge to my and his wife Trudy, left spirit to be able to be a their rented acreage in good, successful farmer d Sunnyside and moved in every aspect of life A life of labor... a spirit of freedom back to the family farm. At present they are negotiating with the family to purchase the entire d 4yyym4y44Vi4i4yy quarter section. Besides working the ••••••*•» *_* *VN ____ land Rudy and Trudy look *jmmyim0^::ymyuv¥i0mMtmm after a pretty big family of 200 chickens, 16 pigs, eight head of cattle, two horses, two cats, two pet rabbits, one dog and numerous field mice. It's demanding yet satisfying work "An ordinary farmer Subdivisiqn approved d on sugar factory land d A 33-acre subdivision on gram sponsored by the hous­ sugar factory land in Picture ing corporation. d Butte was approved by the The land will be developed Oldman River Regional Plan­ by AHC and bought by the ning Commission subdivision town as it is needed, said committee Thursday night. Ries. The subdivision, which Bill Willison, manager of d takes 33 acres from the sugar Canadian Sugar Factories Co. company's 86-acre parcel, in Lethbridge, said the com­ Hardware robbed will produce 25 residential pany had no plans for the rest lots and 19 industrial lots. of the property. plywood covering loose and entered There is still machinery in Campbell's Hardware, operated Alberta Housing Corpora­ the plant which hasn't been the store. They stole approximately by Don Campbell, was victimized tion (AHC) has an option on relocated, he said. No plan I $1500 dollars worth of merchan­ and vandalized during the week­ the land subject to approval of has been made to tear down dise, including television sets, ster­ end. subdivision and other legal de­ the factory building. eo speakers, records and the store's On Saturday afternoon a plate of tails. Ries said the town made an glass window was smashed when Town secretary-treasurer application for industrial land the brakes failed on a vehicle that inventory of Timex watches. Mer­ Pius Ries said the land would banking over a year ago at the was parked in front of the store. The chandise was also strewn about the be part of a land-banking pro­ time the factory shut down. window was boarded up, but during store. The Picture Butte RCMP the weekend thieves pried the detachment is investigating. _* Planned Shaughnessy mine to directly benefit city Lawyer sued after

By TERRY McDONALD morrow. We don't know when but price isn't the only surface land will be needed Herald Business Editor we can start." consideration. for the Shaughnessy opera­ dispute with RCMP PICTURE BUTTE - Ford­ Fording marketing execu­ "We can give them depend­ tion. That land will accommo­ A Lethbridge lawyer and ing Coal Ltd. will hire most of tive Dave Farrell said the 68 ability of supply where other date a wash plant, rail loading The amount to be repaid former RCMP member is be­ its employees and buy most million tons of thermal coal at countries can't. The Austra­ depot, a waste rock storage was assessed by the RCMP ing sued by the Attorney-Gen­ materials and services from the Shaughnessy site - only lians seem to go on strike pile and a railway loading commissioner at the total eral of Canada for more than the Lethbridge-Picture Butte 20 million of which is included whenever they want to, and spur. $19,738.01, reduced by 14 per $12,000. area if it goes ahead with its in the company's current the Japanese and Taiwanese In reponse to several ques­ cent and the $480 Maxwell proposed underground coal plans - is "too good" to burn in can't afford to let their lights tions about the environmen­ A statement of claim was paid to purchase his dis­ mine at Shaughnessy. Alberta for producing go out," said Farrell. tal impact of the mine, he filed in Alberta Supreme charge, leaving the amount Court at Lethbridge Feb. 9 But there'll be no mine un­ electricity. "So they are interested in said the wash plant "should payable at $16,494.69. produce no dust or steam against William Douglas Max­ Maxwell "refused to give less customers for the coal Its high heat value and low the communities that supply well. are found, three Fording exec­ sulphur content makes it a their coal. You'll likely see using the mechanical process any undertaking to repay the utives told a polite but skepti­ valuable export product, Far­ me with several of these peo­ we foresee", the land overly­ It claims Maxwell attended aforesaid sum of $16,494.69 by cal audience of 150 persons rell said. ple in the next little while. ing the mine tunnels won't a two-year course at the Uni­ instalments or otherwise at here Thursday night. Fording has identified three "If you do, come over and slump "to any serious de­ versity of New Brunswick law the time of his discharge ... school from August 31,1971 to A work force of between markets and is vigorously pur­ I'll introduce you and tell you gree" and the entire surface and has refused and still re­ 312 and 360 will be needed suing two of them, he said. what we're doing," he said. site will be reclaimed when April 30, 1973 paid for by the fuses to repay the aforesaid for the mine - 180 of those to The two hopeful markets Farrell said the Washington the seam has been mined RCMP with $19,738.01. sum in spite of the numerous work 200 to 400 feet under­ are the Pacific Rim countries, state power utility must de­ out. Maxwell signed an under­ demands on him by the plain­ taking at the outset of the tiff." ground where the five-to- such as Taiwan and Japan, cide next year where to buy Gaspe emphasized through­ eight-foot thick coal seam and the Washington State the coal to fuel its new facility course, agreeing to serve five Because of the superannua­ out the 90-minute meeting years with the RCMP after runs, project manager Dennis Water Power Company of to be built 60 miles from Spo­ that Fording has received no tion Maxwell built up through Gaspe said. Spokane, Wash., which is kane. Fording is trying to se­ his law-school graduation, his nine years and five months government approvals to pro­ says the claim. Experienced coal miners building a new generating cure a contract for all the ceed, that much study was RCMP service, the attorney- Maxwell had served with will be sought, but it is un­ plant. Shaughnessy production - a still to be done and that area general has allowed a set-off the RCMP from Dec. 31, 1963 likely enough can be recruited The third possible market, million tons a year for 20 residents would have other op­ of $3,916.56 leaving the to mine the one million short Ontario Hydro, is unlikely to years. portunities at meetings and to June 1970 when he was ap­ amount allegedly owed at tons per year Fording is hop­ be tapped until after 1991, Gaspe said if Fording's hearings to present their proved to attend law school. $12,578.13. ing to produce. since the Ontario utility can marketing arm can find cus­ views. The attorney-general claims A statement of defence to Any shortfall in miners buy enough United States coal tomers for it, Shaughnessy Maxwell defaulted on his un­ the claims was not filed at Al­ Geologist Art Taplin told would be made up by hiring to fire its boilers until then. production could be extended dertaking by inducing his dis­ berta Supreme Court in Leth­ the meeting the coal at local workers and training Farrell said he has taken to 40 years or longer at pro­ charge from the RCMP by in­ bridge as of Wednesday. Max­ Shaughnessy is nearly identi­ them "as is Fording's pol­ prospective Taiwanese and duction levels higher than a itiating a request for dis­ well was not available for cal to the coal at Kipp where icy," Gaspe told the public Japanese customers on tours million tons a year. But that's charge March 22, 1973. comment Thursday. Petro-Canada is also propos­ meeting sponsored by the Pic­ of the Shaughnessy site, the unlikely since the more pro­ ing a mine. ture Butte Chamber of most recent being this week. duction is expanded above 20 Commerce. Taiwan and Japan can buy million tons in total, the more Tapline said Fording and "If we could start digging Australian thermal coal for expensive the coal is to mine Petro-Canada are clashing tomorrow, we could be in full their electricity production because the seam is smaller head-on in the fight to find production by 1983," Gaspe for about $10 cheaper per ton and harder to reach. customers for their respec­ said. "But we can't start to­ than Fording could deliver it, Gaspe said 1,126 acres of tive projects.

Watson co-ordinator f o^ Farewell party Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Alexander, Reiter read a poem, written for the boat people in area long time residents of the commun­ occasion, by Bill Dalgliesh. ity, who are retiring and moving to During the evening John Koe­ Vernon, B.C. were the guests of nen presented the guests of honor assistance will be required. The Harry Watson has agreed to be Deep concern has been expressed honor at a farewell party held in the with a gift on behalf of their many refugees are anxious to work, and the coordinator for this area. In­ throughout Southern Alberta in Huntsville School Auditorium on friends in the community. A buffet the matter of sponsoring them could terested persons should contact him regard to the plight of the people Friday evening. Mr. T. C. Noble lunch was served at the conclusion well only involve the provision of at their earliest convenicence, and from Southeast Asia who have been was the Master of ceremonies. of the evening. initial accomodation, food and when sufficient interest has been forced from their homes and have During the evening Mr. and Mrs. clothing, until they have found jobs. expressed he will call a meeting. been stranded in boats at sea for Alexander were presented with a several weeks. boutonniere and corsage on behalf Meetings have been held in of the Iron Springs Old Timers Lethbridge to seek assistance for Association. Mrs. J. E. Jorgensen these people, and there are many presented Mrs. Alexander with a ways in which they can be helped. life membership in the Iron Springs They may be sponsored by legally United Church Women. Mrs. E. H. incorporated organizations, or they may be sponsored by groups of at least five people, all of whom must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents and 18 years of age or older. Citizens wishing to sponsor these refugees will be supported by the government. To be approved as a sponsor, a group or an organization must be able to make adequate arrange­ ments in the community for re­ ception and settlement of the refugees. They must have sufficient fi­ nancial resources and expertise to be able to provide lodging, care, maintenance and resettlement as­ sistance. In many instances only short term Picture Butte man waits as wife seeks Czech By ROGER EPP has been turned down, an external affairs mony — a factor expected to be more favor­ gration proceedings, she said. Herald Staff Writer spokesman said last week. able to the Czechs than a church wedding — It would have been possible for Leclair to The 23-year-old wife of a Picture Butte man But there are indications the Czech govern­ in Lethbridge on Jan. 16, 1978. apply for federal cabinet approval to spon­ has waited almost two years in her native ment is considering a reversal of past pol­ Senecal said external affairs has passed sor his wife for emigration without her hav­ Czechoslovakia for an unprecedented deci­ icy that would allow Mrs. Leclair to leave along information it received last week from ing to leave Canada. But the decision for through unprecedented recognition of a mar­ Leclair — unwilling to comment publicly for her to return to Czechoslovakia was likely sion that would allow the couple to be reun­ best because of the possible consequences in­ ited in Canada. riage performed outside the country. fear of jeopardizing his wife's chances — to Czech authorities asked this summer for a its embassy in Czechoslovakia. volved in staying, an immigration depart­ Marcela Leclair returned to Czechoslova­ ment spokesman said. kia to apply for an exit visa about one month certificate to show the couple was married Embassy officials as a matter of routine after her marriage — she met her husband in Alberta and recently requested a copy of must now confirm Mrs. Leclair wants to "We usually advise people to go back and Yves while here to visit a sister — rather the detailed marriage registration form from come to Canada, has applied for an exit visa go through the proper channels," Len Wes- than risk action against remaining family the provincial vital statistics branch. and has been turned down. terberg said from Ottawa. The department is also instructing its members and lose the freedom to travel back They also approachetflhe external affairs "We can't go to the Czech government to her homeland. Vienna office this week to look into the Le­ department within the last month simply government before those steps are taken," clair matter, he said. Canadian embassy officials in Prague are to have a look at Canadian marriage docu­ she said. The sudden federal interest comes after now investigating the status of her applica­ ments, spokesman Nicole Senecal said in a Leclair turned recently to Macleod MLA telephone interview from Ottawa. The daughter born to Mrs. Leclair several tion and would be prepared to demand the months after she had returned to Czechoslo­ LeRoy Fjordbotten and Lethbridge-Foothills visa be granted on humanitarian grounds if it The couple was married in a civil cere­ vakia would automatically follow in any emi­ MP Blaine Thacker for help. He had been exit visa dealing on his own with the Czech consulate- City machine trims ordeal general in Montreal and made one trip to the eastern European country to visit his family. Provincial officials have co-ordinated ef­ forts in the last month to have a photocopy Four-hour routine lifeline of the marriage registration form sent to Lethbridge, signed by the person who per­ formed the ceremony and authenticated. The documents have been-sent on to the Czechs. "This is probably about the greatest extent for local kidney patients that we've gone to in order to substan­ tiate an event," said Harvey Hersom, direc­ tor of the vital statistics branch in By TERRY WILLOCK cigarette and leans back for a work of his non-functioning Edmonton. Herald Staff Writer few more hours. kidneys. A letter will also be sent to the Czech George Nagy checks the Blood churns through a ma­ It's a four-hour routine that ambassador to Canada from Fjordbotten ask­ crimson flow in the plastic chine at his bedside, filtering Nagy repeats three times a ing that Mrs. Leclair be allowed to return to tubes, takes a drag off his out impurities to replace the week in the St. Michael's this country. Hospital office building. The hours seem inconse­ quential to Nagy now. He only has to think back to two months ago when the same procedure meant a bus ride to Calgary and back — an ex­ pensive and time-consuming venture that lasted from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. However, through Alberta Social Services and Com­ munity Health funds, persons such as Nagy who require kid­ ney dialysis can now receive treatment in Lethbridge. The provincial department has provided a grant to staff the dialysis centre, operated with machines on loan from Foothills Hospital in Calgary. "It means I'm living as close to a normal life as possi­ ble now," Nagy says. "It's certainly a lot bet­ ter." :

GEORGE NAGY HOOKED UP TO MACHINE LEROY HOWG AUCTION SALE 2 miles west and 3 _ miles north of ENCHANT, Alberta LEROY HOWG Phone 792-2406 JOHN VANDEN BROEK GABOR TOKAI JR. Phone 345-4126 TERMS: CASH LUNCH AVAILABLE Farm Auction Sale Monday, March 26,1979 Lunch will be served 10:00 A.M. SHARP 1 Mile East of Picture Butte Having received instructions from Mr. Leroy Howg, we will offer the following trucks, tractors, tillage, irrigation and miscellaneous PICTURE BUTTE, ALBERTA equipment by auction. TRACTORS: 1—1976 Case model 970 diesel tractor Tues., April 24,1979 c/w duals, cab, live PTO, dual hyds.; 1—1960 11:00 A.M. SHARP Cockshutt no. 540 gas tractor c/w 3 point hitch, F.E.L.; TERMS: Cash the day of the sale with settlement in full before removal from the farm. 1—1953 Cockshutt no. 40 gas tractor c/w cat. Having been favoured with instructions from Mr. Gabor Tokai who TRUCKS: 1-1953 IHC Vi ton truck; 1-1952 GMC 3 ton has retired from farming, we will offer, for sale the following line of truck c/w hoist and box; 1—1949 GMC 3 ton truck c/w farm machinery as listed below, which is merely a guide and in no way a warranty or guarantee as to condition or age and is subject hoist and box. to additions, deletions, errors or minor changes as you may find IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: 1—V* mile hand move. 7" Z them the day of the sale. drop, 7" Ts, 4" plugs; 1— _ mile 7" main, 4" elbows, 4" COMBINES & SWATHERS: 1 1973 MF No. 410 combine w/straw chopper and cab; 1 1973 MF No. 36 SP T's, 7" x 6" reducers; 1 Olds pumping unit c/w Monarch swather w/12 ft. table. pump. TRUCKS & CAR: 1 1976 Ford F100 _ ton w/approx. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: 1 Morris 12' - B2 rod weeder; 1 2,400 miles, p.s., p.b., 360 V8, automatic transmission; IHC no. 100 - 12' DD press drill c/w fert. art.; 1 Alteen 1 1958 IHC Model B160 3 ton truck w/15 ft. steel box 12' double disc; 1 Noble 17' - 21 blade; 1 Cockshutt no. and hoist, 20 ton; 1 1976 Ford Thunderbird car, loaded 246 -12' chisel plow; 1 J.D. 4 bottom plow; 1 Cockshutt w/A.C, p. windows, p.s., p. trunk, 440 motor, approx. 3 point hitch, 3 bottom plow; 1 Cockshutt no. 225 -12' 35,000 miles. discer; 1 J.D. 10' DD press drill c/w fert. att., grass art.; IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: 1 AC No. 262 N.G. pumping 1 IHC 8' double disc; 1 J.D. 10' double disc; 1 Eversman unit w/dual carburation and BJ4 pump; 1 > 1976 1/4 2 yard earth mover; 1 Myers ditcher; 1 ditch filler; 3 mile 7" Ireco main line, Vi mile Oliver 6" main line; point hitch; 1 blade, 3 point hitch; 1 dozer, 3 point hitch; 95 _ mile centre riser hand move, 2 suction pipe, 12 1 C.C.I.L. 20' Crazy harrows, single wheels; 1 Golden valve openers; 1976 Vi mile Ireco quick take down 6 Arrow 42' sprayer; 1 Allied low profile sprayer (250 ft. wheels, 5" pipe, self levelling riser and hyd. mover gal.); 2 Scoup-a-second grain augers 30' and 35'; 1 wheel moving system. Robin 24' auger. TRACTORS: 1 1976 IHC Model 674 row crop tractor FURNITURE: 1 Hoover spin washer; 1 Viking electric w/710'hours, w/3 point hitch and hydraulics; 1 IHC range; 1 Viking refrigerator; 1 bird cage; other articles Farmall 706 row crop tractor w/3 point hitch, dual to be added. hydraulics, cab w/GB No. 800 work master front end COMBINES, BALER AND SWATHERS: 1 J.D. no. 95 loader; 1 MF No. 97 diesel tractor w/hydraulic. , SP combine c/w cab, chopper, pickup table and MACHINERY: 1 IHC press drill No. 100,6" spacing; 1 10 header; 1 Cockshutt SP no. 137 combine; 1 IHC SP 16' ft. Eversman land leveller; 20 sections of diamond no. 163 swather c/w water cooled motor; 1 Cockshutt harrows w/steel draw bar; 1 MM No. 336 power unit 15' PTO swather; 1 M.F. no. 34 - 12' SP swather c/w w/BJ4 pump, 4x5 w/gas; 1 Lockwood potato loader; water cooled motor; 1 Oliver baler; 1 M.H. 7' semi- 1 Kirchner pipe trailer; 1 8 x 14' 4 wheel trailer; 1 2 wheel utility trailer; 1 500 gallon double com­ mount mower; 1 McCoy Renn pickup. partment fuel tank w/steel stand; 1 500 gallon single MISCELLANEOUS: Noble and Victory blade shovels; compartment fuel tank w/steel stand; 1 1000 gallon drill filler; Smith rolls bin cleaner; 2 storage tanks, 500 single compartment fuel tank w/steel stand; 1 500 gal. and 300 gal.; 300 gal. water tank; drag scraper; 15' gallon water tank on steel skids (galvanized); 1 IHC wind reel; 2 wheel wagon c/w hinged dump; heat house Cadet No. 165 riding lawn mower; 1 IHC power mower; WD-9; 135 gal. slip tank and pump; Avadex BW 24D, 1 IHC Model 55 12 ft. chisel plow; 1 Kirchner ditcher; Ester, Round Up, Reglone A, Hopper Poison, etc.; 1 J. D. 5 bottom 16" plow; 1 IHC 12 ft. double disc No. assortment of rims; posts; barb wire; plywood; combine 370; 1 1978 Westfield 36' x 6" grain auger w/electric hoppers; garden sprinklers; pipe gaskets; Miller arc start 9 h.p. Koehler motor; 1 Ditch filler; 1 United welder; oxy-acetylene gauges and hoses; vise; 5 hyd. weed sprayer w/30 ft. booms; 1 Calf creep feeder; rams; forge; air compressor; electric motors; 2 electric 1 bale buncher; 1 Edwards 20 ft. rod weeder at­ water pumps, 1V* yd. quantity, 1 Vi" plastic hose; siphon tachment; 1 Heath 3 pt. hitch 8 ft. blade. tubes, 1" - 1 _", 4"; log chains; forks; shovels; grind BEET MACHINERY: 1 John Deere 6 row beet drill stone; assortment bolts, belts, air and oil filters, table w/fertilizer and No. 71 Flexi-Planters; 1 John Deere 6 saw, paint, wrenches, sockets, car seats, bucket seats, row beet cultivator c/w clamps and tools; 1 Heath No. Datsun motor and transmission, etc.; riding lawn 330 sugar beet 3 row tank harvester; 1 Kirchner 2 mower; J.D. lawn sweeper; push mower; roto tiller; row beet digger; 1 Kirchner 3 row topper w/to saver; many other articles, too numerous to mention. 1 Kirchner 2 row beet topper; 1 IHC 6 row beet drill w/185 planter. MISCELLANEOUS: 2 full size beds w/mattress; 1 JOHN VANDEN BROEK EQUIPMENT electric range; 1 gas range; 1 chesterfield suite; 1 MACHINERY: 4 Noble DK5's hooked in quad, 28', good kitchen suite w/4 chairs; 2 dressers. shape; 1 Alteen 16' tandem disc, like new; 2—21' Edwards cultivators c/w rods. SALE CONDUCTED BY COMBINE: 1 M.F. no. 405 PTO combine c/w Melroe HANDLEY AUCTION pickup, good shape. MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY: 1 sprayer no. LP500 AND REAL ESTATE LTD. c/w pump, etc., 48', 400 gal.; 1 Fiexi-coil swath roller; 1 Box 105 — Coaldale, Alberta Sakundiak 49' x 7" grain auger; 1 drill filler. "Serving the South by Word of Mouth " Terms are cash, certified cheque, bank drafts, private or company che­ For further information, phone 345-4448 ques with proper identification. Anyone issuing an N.S.F. cheque or stopp­ AUCTIONEERS: ing payment on a cheque will be liable for inconvenience and legal fees Les Handley Fred Burton Ray Collin Roger Handley and we will not retract our charges. Terms and conditions announced at Lie. No. 010120 Lie. No. 005615 Lie. No. 86418 Lie. No. 010121 the sale. Thank you for your attendance. SALE CONDUCTED BY EGLAND & OSEEN AUCTIONS CARMANGAY, ALBERTA Bus. Lie. No. 060519 ALLAN EGLAND DEAN OSEEN Lie. 010101 Lie. 010386 Phone 643-2108 Phone 403/739-2185 Carmangay, Alberta Turin, Alberta FLAMES LICK THROUGH ROOF, THIRD-STOREY WINDOWS OF GARDEN HOTEL

ONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1979 Seventh major fire destroys city hotel

By PHILLIP JANG CO-OP SPONSORED—Herman and Elizabeth Herald Staff Writer Strove of Picture Butte recently attended a sem­ The city's seventh major fire of the year destroyed the inar to learn more about Cooperatives. The three- downtown Garden Hotel Sunday and damaged adjoining bujldings. day event was held in Banff with 14 other couples The blaze sent flames licking through the hotel's roof attending. and thick clouds of smoke and burning cinders over crowds watching from Gait Gardens. _Cause of the blaze is unknown. h a%

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Pictured above is Joe Luchansky turning over the •w keys for The Lethbridge Elks Club to Jim Shigehiro, chairman of the board of directors, after 35 years as a9 manager of the Club. Thank you very, much Joe for a^ your 35 years of service and dedication. The entire Lethbridge Elks Club wishes you well in your retirement.

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\ J^^JKWWW^JWmWMIWIHlWlWBiaJWM •< • > I I l Season's Greetings I I FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS I _ I 1 I I I _ I i I i . I J ! j J J THE ALEXANDER BROTHERS i There is no doubt that over the past few years Tom and Jack have established themselves as Scotland's International Entertainers. They I have received standing ovations from audiences round the world and s have starred in some of the world's most famous concert halls. They j have completed several coast to coast tours of Canada and the United States. They have appeared in the Famous Carnegie Hall in New s York plus they got a standing ovation at the wonderful Sydney Opera House. They have in fact completed three tours of Australia, New One of the real joys of yuletide'is the opportunity to put aside the routine f Zealand and Tasmania exciting and thrilling audiences where they and customs of every day business and in real sincerity wish our friends 5 have appeared. In addition to this world wide acclaim, Tom and Jack and customers or "The Boys" as they are affectionately known, have never lost touch with their native Scotland. In fact, last year they finished a tour of Scotland at the Carnegie Hall in Dumferline, two days later they opened an American tour in Carnegie Hall, New York. A Very Merry Christmas Last summer they starred in their own record breaking summer production at the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, where they have just finished MAC MACLEAN ] another four weeks season. Over the Christmas period they won the golden award for the best selling Scottish album and in fact have over twenty long playing MACLEAN LIVESTOCK I records currently on sale around the world on the Pye Label. They were also very thrilled when they were invited to record some of their material on the latest Thingummyjig album for S.T.V. Tom and Jack's association with the Scottish Television goes back a number of years when they had a series of thirty six programmes on television which each week appeared in the top ten ratings. Portions of their series were sold throughout the country and they have starred regularly on STV's Hogmanay shows. Despite their busy itinerary they always make time when they are asked to appear on the current Thingummyjig series as they have worked very closely over the years with producer, director and choreographer Bruce McClure.

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Great plans are under way in Support is forthcoming from ser­ The Old Man Regional Recrea­ Picture Butte this year, the Year of vice clubs, and a giant auction is tion Board is eligible for a grant of the Child, for the building of a much planned. Pledges will be accepted $500,000 from the Alberta govern­ needed facility, a sportsplex, which and deposits toward the fund can be ment, and all or a portion of this will serve the North County area. made at the local banks. Receipts may be used for the complex, but A kick-off meeting was held in for donations will be issued, making must be matched dollar for dollar by Lee's Palace Restaurant on Tues­ your recreation investment dollar a money raised locally. The Picture day, with Evert Tanis, vice-chair­ taxable deduction. Butte Agricultural Society is also man, presiding. Plans for the fund Members of the Old Man River eligible for a grant of $75,000 from raising program were also finalized Planning Commission are enthusi­ the Department of Agriculture pro­ at this meeting. astic about the project, and feel that viding it meets its fund raising Turin "Invest your recreation dollar in it will indeed be a boon to Picture commitments. your community" will be the theme Butte. There is a drastic need for a The present concern is for indep­ Iron Springs used by committee members and complex which will offer facilities endent individual contributions and Picture their helpers as they contact every for children, teenagers, and adults citizens are urged to give their full Butte household in the North County area and the projected facilities for the support to this worthwhile project. during the month of April. multi-purpose complex include EXECUTIVE Much preliminary work has been skating, curling, gymnastics, a teen Further information pertaining to done. The Master plan has been center, and hockey. the complex project may be ob­ approved; councils have gotten tained from any member of the together; committees have been in MONEY FOR COMPLEX executive. Executive members in­ action. However, there is still a An anonymous individual has clude Bill Rae, Picture Butte, pres­ tremendous amount of work to be very generously donated the sum of ident of the Recreation Complex done before the goal of a sports­ one hundred and twenty thousand Funding Committee, Everett Tanis, plex can be achieved. Delaying dollars for this project, contingent Picture Butte, first vice-president, decisions is very costly, and Mr. upon facilities being provided for John Zeinstra, Picture Butte, sec­ Tanis and his committee would like young people. Numerous donations ond vice-president, Walter F. Bor­ to see the project completed during have been made within the past few as, Iron Springs, secretary, and Joe the coming winter. weeks by local citizens. Juris of Picture Butte, treasurer. iJ^iuami ^Lodas,

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INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS:

The Hon. Tom ChambeAS MlviisteA oi Housing & Public Works Mr. LeRoy r~jon.dbot£en Member oi the Legislative Assembly oi AlbeAta, Constituency oi MacLeod Deputy Mayor Town oi Picture. Butte. RlchaAd COM on ttJt. BILL Walters AlbeAta Housing Corporation Mr. John MuAAay Chalftman, Queen Acres Foundation

Pastor Gene Byrd VlctvJie Butte MinlsteAlal Association Miss Vorothy Dalgliesh Resident, Plyami Lodge Mr. RobeAt LeBlond LeBlond-Koch Partnership, Architects S Planners Mr. Jack Ueuield 8.F. Klassen Construction Ltd. Mr. GeAald Price. TormeA BoaAd Member

Mr. Bill Rae Community Worker The residents oi Plyami Lodge welcome you to the oiilclal opening oi their home.:

Albino Berteottl Ralph Karsten George Burdlney Emerencz Kish Ethel Christensen Michael Lebioda Herman Christensen Jim Ostrup Pearl Chudleigh Sylvia Ostrup Dorothy Dalgliesh Steve Ragan Esther Davids Marrlon Renwick Alex. Deimuth Ole Bernard Sand Mike Demeter Mary Schalow Klaas Donkersgoed Grada Scholten Gertrude Drennan Ida Mae Silsbe Benjamin Dunn Sadie Stamp Cynthia Dunn Max. Starzyk Gerard Duval Horman Strand Fettje Dykstra Edwin Swanson George Foster MaAy Swartzenberger Ruth Amle Foster Joseph Thomas Cecil GUUU.es HeJUUe Thomas Hendrika Hoiman Herman Wlcklund James Edward Johnston Elizabeth Wilson Mike Juris Herman Wurzer PROGRAM * * *

Chairman's Opening RemoAks Mr. Don LeBaron GREETINGS OU BEHALF OF:

Provincial Government The Hon. Tom Chambers Provincial Constituency oi Mr. LeRoy Fjordbotten MacLeod

Choral Selection Senior Citizens Choir "The Family oi God"

Town oi Picture Butte Mr. Richard Casson Choral Selection Senior Citizens Choir "Senior Citizens oi Canada" Mr. Bill Walters Alberta Housing Corporation Mrs. Pat Thompson Choral Selection "Let There Be Peace on Earth" Green Acres Foundation Mr. John Murray Choral Selection Mr. Morgan Heninger "Bless This House"

Invocation Pastor Gene Byrd Oiiiclal Unveiling oi The Hon. Tom Chambers the Ceremonial Plaque

Presentation oi Alberta Mr. LeRoy Fjordbotten Flag to Miss Dorothy Dalglesh Reply on behali oi the Miss Dorothy Dalgliesh Residents oi Plyami Lodge

Chairman's Closing Remarks Mr. Don LeBaron Following Oiiiclal Opening ceremonies, guests are InvUted to touA the residence and remain ior reireshments. A sincere thank you Is extended by the residents oi Plyami Lodge to the numerous Individuals and organi­ zations oi the Picture Butte district ior their ilnancial, material and moral support to the operation oi the residence. The lodge comprises 44 beds In a one-storey structure. It Is located on 2.02 hectares oi land, 2 blocks irom Picture Butte's downtown core. The residence Is managed by the Green Acres Foundation. B.F. Klassen Construction Ltd., built the residence at a cost oi $1,022,427. Common amenities Include main and secondary lounges, a beauty shop and common dining aAejx. "Plyami" Is the name oi a nearby cooley and means steep banks. Since the lodge is built on an embankment, the name is very appropriate. Arclvitectural design was created by LeBlond - Koch Partnership oi Calgary.

A.H.C. Project Manager Is Bill Walters. A.H.C. Property Administration Liaison Is Susan Gough. A.H.C. Construction Inspector is Jim Houston.