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Donald W. Kinney Box 150 Manager Milo, Alberta TOL 1L0 MILO Tel: (403) 599-4101 SEED CLEANING Fax: (403) 599-2409 ASSOCIATION LTD. 599-2150 BUSINESS HOURS: Mon - Thurs 10:00 - 12:00 Cteaner Seed is Sown 1:00 - 3:00 Cleaner Crops are Grown Friday 9:30-12:00 Scotiabank 1:00- 5:30 Ed Posein - Manager

Box 7 Doug Marks Office: (403) 599-0003 Milo, AB PRESIDENT Fax: (403) 599-3990 GRANT, KRYSTALOWICH & BENNETT T0L1L0 Mobile: (403)362-1764 CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS M a r k s FULL ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING Oilfield Services Inc. Trucking, Gravel P.O. Box 239 Oilfield Maintenance and Construction Vulcan, Alberta Phone: 485-2996 Pipelining TOL 2B0 485-2681 Pressure Washing and Steaming

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A. P. C. S. r FAIRBANKS DENTURE CLINIC AARDVARK PEST 125 Centre Street, Vulcan, Alberta CONTROL SERVICES® TOL 2B0 485-2368 JERRY GAUTREAU P.C.T. Diploma, AIB Certified & ASI Certified Scott D. Fairbanks - Denturist SUITE 213, 204 - 1440 52nd STREET N.E. OFFICE HOURS: CALGARY, ALBERTA T2A 4T8 Wednesday 9:00 a m - 5 00 p m Friday 1 00 p.m. • 5:00 p.m. Tel: (403) 273-MICE (6423) Fax: (403) 204-2125

Lori Vooys, CIM, FCSI Suite 1800, Scotia Centre Financial Planner 700 - 2nd Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 2W1 Tel: (403) 298-7823 Fax: (403) 298-4054 Sc (Elean 8c lorLvooys® scotiam deod.com Toll Free: 1-800-372-9274 Ceil: (403) 815-6002 INTERNATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS LAJl-MAH PROMO Cell: (403) 512-9066 Ph: (403) 381-6389 S ScotiaMcLeod Fax: (403) 599-2398 Fax: (403) 381-6341

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MLS MILO CAFE M a g n u s o n R e a lt y CHINESE 8, WESTERN “Make Your Winning Move With Us" HAROLD k NORMA MAGNUSON TAKE OUT ORDERS FARM, RANCH 4 COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL 4 LEASING RESIDENTIAL 4 REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS 599-3832 Phone 403H485-6901 - Fax. 465-2911 - Cell. 403-485-7602 P.O. Box 958 .i Closed Monday 104 Centre Street EasF Vulcan, Alta. TOL 2B0 Monday-Sunday...... 8:30 am - 8.-00 pm Beer&. Wine with meals

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1 Security pouches for radios Portable generator covers • Hopper covers • Bug sweeps N-IUpholstery & Tarp Manufacturing • Boat covers • Auger extension spouts 120 Main Street, N e v i l l e • Patio swings • Air conditioner covers Champion, flB & • Tonneau covers • Sprayer covers P0 Box 206 I r e n e • Tire covers • Windshield covers TOL 0R0 • Bug screens • Winter fronts Phone: 1-888-337-0170 • Asphalt tarps 600°F rating • Cargo nets Please phone before you come if you're coming any distance to ensure u/e ore here to ouoid disappointment. • Pack covers • Outfitter's tents • Truck tarps : flat & roll ’ Fertilizer & chemical spreader covers • Recreational tents *H */r

1 X 1 ta\ Are You A Poet and Don’t Know It? Your talents could pay off Enter the Milo Library Poetry Contest And you could win a “Chapters” gift certificate 3 Categories: Grade 3 and Under Grades 4 to 6 Grades 7 and up Your poem should have something to do with the history of Milo and/or the Milo Library Any type of poem is acceptable Submit to the Library by Thursday May 29th

I : COUNTRY CIS A R R E T C A R E SunKL.Ii/oiil I. . pJH-3. U p H n liiln iy. W :H. ri I >■ i...... j. , RV-i Aulos. F.iim M:h FAMILY HAIRSTYLING iiu.uM.mwrmfTmm Larry & Judy Dudley Box 023, Vulcan. AB TOL 200 * utOOi ’.HU 2006 X 599-2491 X Coi (403) 463-7704 - Cel (4031 483 7722 MILO

HOURS TUES - FRI 9:00-5:00 SAT 10:00-2:00 J & L PAINTING WED. Mens walk in 9:00-12:00 "SPECIALIZING IN ALL YOUR%. INTERIOR & EXTERIOR NEEDS! < > < > ' Waxing, Eyelash & Eyebrow FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL| LARRY DUDLEY Tinting (VULCAN, ALBERTA Ph. 485-2906 Cell: 485-7722 k / / \ \ "■■ . ------VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

Area Representatives..... Course Hosts

■vG •a > ADULT LEARNING is currently recruiting volunteers for Milo.

Volunteers are needed for the Fall 2003 Courses. Without new volunteer(s) there may not be any courses in Milo.

Area representatives and courses hosts receive a significant discount on their course fees.

This job can be shared!!

For more information call Adult Learning at 485-3109. Lifelong learning.... it’s our business.

NORM STOKES WEEDING

General and Oilfield Repair Custom Mowing New & Used Steel Sales Custom Built Trailers B-Pressure Welding

m Norm Ph. 792-2255 Cell. 485-0365 Wade Ph. 792-2247 Craig Ph. 792-3314 Cell. 485-0288 Frank MclneniyAuctions Ltd. *« Vulcan, AB Serving The Agriculture Industry Since 1967 (403) 485-2440 _Frank Mclnenly Stacey Mclnenlv Les McIntyre Foothills Ljvestock Auction (403) 549-2i20 Regular sales every Friday Special Calf Sales Bred Sales as announced

Frank Mclnenlyfo r up to date marketing call: (403) 485-2440 Marvin Fowler ceil: (403) 485-8123 (403) 646 -2334 cell: (403) 625-6070

FLocated M atTrailer Foothills Livestock World Auction , Stavely^ AB s Dxe/usmMrfcrt Dealer M0RBERT BEX TRAILTECH Stock Horse, Flatdecks New & JJsed Call Stacey 1-877-205-1999 '*u * * ! ‘L0l'm nin(*Txn jr m iin a n r -in in s - w jn u r jr ijt SHADES and STYLES by JanLaree Nelson

Hairstyling for Men, Women and Children C all 599-2155 M ondays — 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. & Wed.— to a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursdays — 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. \ Facial waxing also available

WHY FARMERS MAKE GOOD SOLDIERS

Letter to Home

Dear Ma A Pa,

I Am well. Hope you are. Tell brother Walt A brother Elmer the Marine Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join up quick before maybe all of the places are filled. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m., but am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt A Elmer all you do before breakfast is smooth your cot and shine some things. No hogs to slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split,fire to lay. Practically nothing. Men got to shave but it is not so bad,they git warm water. Breakfast is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc...,but kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak,fried eggplant, pie, and other regular food. But tell Walt A Elmer you can always sit between two city boys that live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you till noon, when you get fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much. We go on route marches,which the Platoon Sergeant says are long walks to harden us. If he thinks so it is not my place to tell him different. A "route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys gets sore feet and we all ride back in trucks. The country is nice, but awful flat. The Sergeant is like a schoolteacher. He nags some. The Capt. is like the school board. Majors A Colonels just ride around A frown. They don't bother you none. This next will kill Walt A Elmer with laughing. I keep getting medals for shooting. I don t know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk and don t move. And it ain't shooting back at you, like the Higgett boys at home. All you got to do is to lay there all comfortable and hit it. You don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes. Be sure to tell Walt A Elmer to hurry A join before other fellers get into this setup A come stampeding in. Your loving daughter. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES

The regular meeting o f the Village of Milo was held on March 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office.

Present were Mayor Vooys, Councilor Whaley, Councilor Phillips and Municipal Administrator Dorothy Way.

The minutes o f the meeting held on February 17,2003 were read. Councilor Whaley moved the adoption of the minutes. Councilor Phillips seconded. CARRIED.

Councilor Whaley reported that the VBDC Course is April 14th and 15th all day, both days in Vulcan. Councilor Whaley will attend and she asked if any of the other councilors would be attending. There was no Solid Waste meeting in February, the meeting for March is March 26th. Mayor Vooys reported that the rent and the utilities keep rising for the FCSS. The Ambulance have received their financial reports and budget

The Municipal Administrator will begin the grant application forms, and also talk to the Water Co-op and see if they are going to help fund the new reservoir. Councilor Whaley will talk to Bob Phair about getting a cost for the project. The Municipal Administrator to get in contact with Alpine Engineering Ltd. and get them to send us a bill for the services's he has done. A letter was received from Alpine Engineering on the Design/Cost Analysis o f the Water Reservoir, and also a letter from Bob Phair on grant information and names o f companies for the dirt work portion and geotechemical investigations proir to commencing the reservoir construction.

The Municipal Administrator will contact JRD Contracting Ltd. and see when they will be staring the sidewalk repairs.

The Municipal Administrator will talk to the Administrator in Arrowwood and also to the Town o f Vulcan and see what type o f programs they use. Mayor Vooys to talk to the Oldman River and see if they can recommend some computer programs.

A survey from AUMA was completed at the meeting on the Supemet.

Councilor Phillips has a quad that can be used for the dandelion spraying. Mayor Vooys will do the spraying.

The Village has received 2 applications for subdivision o f land on NE 1/4-36-18- 22-W4th and SW1/4-31- 18-21-W4th in the Vulcan County. The Village Council had no comments on this proposed sub-division.

The Municipal Administrator will do an unofficial census first to see what the population numbers are before a official census will be done.

The Village of Milo will do the endorsement of the proposed Albertra Western Firearms Heritage and Historical Act.

The next Council m eetingof the Village o f Milo was set for Monday, April 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office.

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Next Canopener Deadline May 26

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Milo Village Office THURSDAY GARBAGE PICK-UP WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003 AND PINK STUFF CONTINUE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. 1 16-oz. container fat-free cottage cheese 1 pkg. sugar-free red gelatin powder 1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained Hours: Tuesday 8:30 - 11:30am 1 8-oz. container fat-free whipped topping 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mix cottage cheese and gelatin powder together. Stir in pineapple and whipped topping. 16 servings. Thursday 8:00 - 11:00 am 1 (Varcup) serving equals 63 calories (0 calories from fat) or Va very lean meat and Z2 fruit exchange Phones 599-3883 and 0 total fat, 0 saturated fat, 0 cholesterol, 140 mg sodium (6%), 12 g total carbohydrate (5%), Fans 599-2201 0 dietary fiber, 9 g sugars, and 4 g protein. Notice: The next Village Council Meeting 'Tops pr\£e/ts e-l/er3 w ill be on Monday, May 26. 2003 ^:3o A 00. Lu_+K,eros.trv a t 7:00 p.m. a t th e Village Office. f5cx_s<£.nie(V"t7 Mayor------Ken Vooys Councillors------Betty Lou Whaley ------Robert Phillips Municipal Administrator---- Dorothy Way An Dunce of Prevention Is Worth a pound of Cure" JB Services Box 93 Vuican, AB Bus: 485-2667 T O W T R U C K ,, ^ VACUUM TRUCK 4X4 Service "24 Hour Emergency Service*' Long & Short Distance Septic Tank Cleaning Winching'& Recovering Mud Pits, Sum ps, Holding Tanks Fuel, Flats & Lockouts Portable Toilets R.V. Towing Reasonable Flooded Basements Small Repairs Rates Irrigation Lines Boosting Water Problems Used Parts for sale Scrap Cars hauled away Bigger Tank EMERGENCY Mobile 485-0500

Annual \ 'Golf Crawl' mu July 11-14,2003 •jWcstf Includes: - motorcoach transport &% - 4 rounds of golfat: ff0\ - Crowsnest Pass Golf Club V - f a - Fernie Golf and Country Club % •Trickle Creek Golf Resort • Cranbrook, B.C. - Cranbrook Golf and CountryClub “ 'fo r -shared cart at all courses •3 nights Hotel accommodations $ 6 , O o VALUVENTURE TRAVEL Milo, Alberta Phone • (4 03)-59 9-24 0 6 Toll Free (877)599-2499 Deadline to book: Junel, 2003 BUMPER STICKERS FOR LADIES BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN IS HERSELF Subject: A poem for us girls! OH MY GOD, I THINK I'M BECOMING THE MAN I WANTED TO MARRY! When I was in my younger days, GINGER ROGERS DID EVERYTHING FRED I weighed a few pounds less, ASTAIRE DID, BUT SHE DID IT I needn't hold my tummy in BACKWARDS AND IN HIGH HEELS to wear a belted dress. A WOMAN IS LIKE A TEA BAG...YOU DON’T KNOW HOW STRONG SHE IS UNTIL YOU PUT HER IN HOT WATER But now that I am older, I HAVE YET TO HEAR A MAN ASK FOR I've set my body free; ADVICE ON HOW TO COMBINE MARRIAGE There's comfort of elastic AND A CAREER Where once my waist would be. SO MANY MEN, SO FEW WHO CAN AFFORD ME Inventor of those high-heeled shoes COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, MEN ... SOME My feet have not forgiven; THINGS ARE JUST BETTER RICH I have to wear a nine now, DON'T TREAT ME ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN But used to wear a seven. YOU WOULD THE QUEEN I'M OUT OF ESTROGEN AND I HAVE A GUN And how about those pantyhose- WARNING: I HAVE AN ATTITUDE AND I KNOW They're sized by weight, you see, HOW TO USE IT So how come when I put them on OF COURSE I DON'T LOOK BUSY...I DID IT The crotch is at my knees? RIGHT THE FIRST TIME DO NOT START WITH ME. YOU WILL NOT WIN I need to wear these glasses ALL STRESSED OUT AND NO ONE TO CHOKE As the prints were getting smaller; I CAN BE ONE OF THOSE BAD THINGS THAT And it wasn't very long ago HAPPENS TO BAD PEOPLE I know that I was taller. HOW CAN I MISS YOU IF YOU WONT GO AWAY? Though my hair has turned to gray DON'T UPSET ME! I'M RUNNING OUT OF and my skin no longer fits, PLACES TO HIDE THE BODIES On the inside, I'm the same old me, IF YOU WANT BREAKFAST IN BED, SLEEP IN Just the outside's changed a bit. THE KITCHEN

MILO RECREATION BOARD MEETING MILO TOWN OFFICE 7:00 PM JUNE 19/03 Any group requesting funds, please submit a request form to Ken Fetkenher by the above date. Forms can be picked up at Jamie’s Foods. Vulcan County is now part of the Calgary Health Region so the following service applies to our area:

Health Link Extended To Rural Communities: Popular service offers information over the telephone

By Pamela Roth, Calgary Health Region Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 30 - When Alistair Keith was still vomiting at 3 a.m. one recent morning, he knew something had to be terribly wrong. His faced was flushed, his stomach was extremely sore, and he wasn't sure what to do or where to go. Then he dialed Health Link, (943-LINK), the Calgary Health Region's popular telephone medical information service. After a brief exchange of information, a nurse evaluated his symptoms and advised him to go to the nearest emergency room, where he was diagnosed and treated for stomach flu. I felt so relieved when I found out what I should do," said Keith. "I'm so glad they were there, otherwise I just would have stayed home and worried about myself all night." The Calgary man is one of a growing number of people who have come to appreciate the value of Health Link. And that number is expected to grow with the decision to extend the service to rural parts of the Region. Effective today, an estimated 78,000 residents living in communities surrounding Calgary will be able to use Health Link to obtain information on a wide range of health subjects, such as how to find a doctor, where to get a flu shot and what to do for a child's fever. The service is now available in an area that includes Lake Louise to the west, Strathmore to the east and Claresholm to the south. It can be accessed by calling 943-LINK (5465) or 1-866-408 -LINK (5465) toll free. Using simple interactive voice response with a limited number of choices - press 'T for health information or '2' for nurse advice - Health Link efficiently directs callers to the appropriate responder such as a nurse or an information and referral specialist. Calgary Health Link is an excellent example of primary health care in action, which will assist in improving access to health services, and enabling our residents to make informed decisions regarding their health and health care," said Lori Anderson, senior executive leader. "This service will assist our staff as they continue to provide excellent care." The service, which has operated in Calgary for six months, currently answers between 700 and 800 calls per day. It is part of a province-wide initiative to provide nurse advice and information to ail Alberta residents by June 2003. Service to the northern part of the province is provided through the Capital Health Authority in Edmonton. The two sites work in an integrated fashion to provide a single uniform service throughout the province. Dr. Roger Galbraith, medical director for the provincial service, said that sharing resources between regions provides maximum utilization of the service. Its wonderful that we're getting more and more ways of delivering health information on a consistent basis, said Galbraith. "It's all part of the growing trend where people are looking for more information about their health and are faced with a number of choices. I think it's really a wonderful opportunity that we can do this for the whole province." Health Link is not just about getting helpful health information over the telephone; it's about getting the right care from the right person at the right time. That's where staff nurse Linda Levesque comes into the picture. Levesque and her team of nurses and information staff are the roots of what really makes Health Link work so well. I love my job," said Levesque. "I think we help a lot of people make good choices or decisions regarding their health care. Many people want to take care of themselves at home, but they don't know how so that's where we come in." Although the call center is quiet during a recent visit, Levesque said that at times the job does ecome quite hectic. In an eight-hour shift, she answers between 35 to 42 calls and spends rouqhly 10 minutes with each patient. Working with patients over the phone as opposed to in person is definitely a challenge for the highly skilled staff. Since the conversation takes place over the phone, nurses must rely on careful questioning and listening for a description of symptoms. The nurses must know exactly what questions to ask to get the full picture of what's happening on the other end of the phone. Nurses also use computerized protocols to assist them in gathering the information and providing consistent advice. "I really try to be open-ended," Levesque said. "You have seconds to develop a rapport so you need to convey warmth, empathy, and concern for what they are experiencing even if it seems relatively minor." Health Link's nurses must have at least five years of experience in different fields of nursing, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Newly hired staff participates in four full weeks of classroom training as well as supervised shifts with experienced nurses in the call center. Statistics show the most common reason people call Health Link is about a fever. Calls about infants, bowel problems and coughs are next on the list of concerns. Levesque says that every call is valid. "Not all calls are emergencies by any means but some definitely are," said Levesque. "We aren't here to necessarily reduce emergency department visits but we do hope we will increase the appropriateness of those visits.” The goal of the service is not to reach a diagnosis, but to assess the severity of the symptoms. The caller is then advised of the most appropriate plan of action for their illness. Since the service began in November 2002, 49 per cent of the calls answered were able to be dealt with at home. Only 11 per cent of the callers were sent to the emergency room and 39 per cent were advised to see a doctor. One of the reasons many people go into nursing in the first place is to interact with people. Working on a computer and answering phones is not exactly where one might picture a typical nurse to be working. "I definitely miss the interaction with people, but the phone can still be very satisfying," said Levesque. "We still have a lot of interaction with our colleagues so that's a real treat for sure." Levesque and her colleagues anxiously sit in front of their computers with their head sets on ready for action as the volume of calls start to rise as noon hour fast approaches. As each call comes in a smile appears upon her face as she helps and comforts yet another person in her daily routine as a Health Link nurse. XJPOOIVCnSJG SCHOOL EVENTXTS

May 5th-9th Natiue Awareness LUeek May 7th Grades 5-9 Field Trip to the Siksika Nation May 9th Siksika POld IIJOLU in Gleichen May 20th Grade 9 P.A.R.T.V. Proyram (all day) May 20th School Rduisory Meetiny (euening) Parent Teacher Group Meeting (euening) May 22nd Kindergarten GRRD (euening) May 23rd Instructional Day May 24th Grade 9 FUN Day May 30th Grade 9 Farewell

Upcoming Spirit Days

M ay 14th Hawaiian Day - Don’t forget your hula skirts! M ay 29th Animal Day - Dress up like your favourite pet. June 19th Cool Dude Day - Remember your shades! Spring, Rainbows and the Internet Contributed by Colleen Deitz

The Internet is a great device for those of us who do not have the greatest of memories, and it is wonderful for us to find the reminders of the past. When I was a little girl growing up with my 4 sisters, after a rain and looking at the rainbow my grandmother would recite a poem to us that we all loved so much. As I got older I had been meaning to write this poem down however as always I thought I was to busy. Well as life goes, my poor grandmother suffered a stroke and was never able to remember the poem again. A couple of years later my grandmother passed away. With spring here and Mother's Day coming I always think of my grandmother, and we always think of the poem. So we got to looking on the Internet and we were lucky to find the poem. I thought it would be nice to share it with you.

The Rainbow Fairies Author Unknown

Two little clouds, one summer's day, Went flying though the sky; They went so fast they bumped their heads, And both began to cry.

Old Father Sun looked out and said: 'Oh, never mind, my dears, I'll send my little fairy folk To dry your falling tears.'

One fairy came in violet, And one wore indigo; In blue, green, yellow, orange, red, They made a pretty row.

They wiped the cloud-tears all away, And then from out the sky, Upon a line the sunbeams made, They hung their gowns to dry.

Inflamed For Sale Frantic Caller: "Fire! Fire! Come quick!" Tall Man's Lazy Boy recliner 1 1/2 years old, Fireman: "Where is it?" like new, blue, comes with extendible foot Frantic Caller: "In my house." rest. $1,200.00 new asking $600.00 Fireman: "No, I mean the location of the fire." Colleen Bartsch 599-2204 Frantic Caller: "In my kitchen." Switch to Chinook Credit Union.

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Congratulations to the winners in our Easter Coloring Contest:

5 & Under: Hanna Logan Lomond Savings (■x 3*2. L □ moo o. AJicrta 6-8: Jonah Wogsberg PH«ne: Fax: T»2.*7*2 9 & Over: Taylor Malm WWW .all in OB klu.aa m The truth at last J- f t 5 •• If you really watch what youjeatrr here's the MILO LIONS CLUB final word on nutrition NEWS and health. It's a relief to know the truth! after all those conflicting medical ■" stu d ie s, i is l rs' y,, f COMING EVENTS FOR MAY, 2003 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer MAY 7-Milo Supper Meeting fewer heart attacks MAY 14 - Milo Executive Meeting than the British or MAY 21 - Milo Regular Supper Meeting Americans.' jjf■, ) 2. The M exicans eat a lot MAY 28 - Milo Executive Meeting of fat and also suffer j .fewer heart attacks Our club was deeply saddened by the death of than the British or A m erican s. one of our charter members, Bob Monner. Our 3. The Japanese drink deepest sympathy is extended to his wife very little red wine Muriel, sons Michael and Barry and families. and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. Charter Night April 5 4. The Italians drink a lot For Charter Night this year, we had a “murder of red wine and also mystery dinner “ and great food. suffer fewer heart attacks than the British “Dusty” was the culprit and congratulations to or Americans. Carol Robertson for being the “Sherlock Holmes” 5. The Germans drink a who solved the puzzle. lot of beer and eat lots Thanks to Lion Sieg Sohn for organizing the of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart event and to the Milo Parent Teachers Group for attacks than the British serving such a wonderful turkey supper. or Americans. Conclusion: E at a n d drink what you like. Six lions members attended Nanton interclub on Speaking English might April 7. be what kills you. Donations Lions Eye Bank - $200 Lions Foundation of Canada - $250 Snake Valley Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling - $100 Drop-In News Lions Executive for 2003/2004 General Meeting Our new officers will start their terms July 1. President - Ed Posein Don’t forget our meeting on 1st Vice-President - David Deitz Friday, May 2 at 2:30 pm. 2nd Vice-President - Stewart Whaley 3rd Vice-President - Pete Silbemagel Games Secretary - Doug Bushell Crib — no crib until the fall. Thanks to Treasurer - Alvin Winch everyone who joined us this winter. Directors: Hap Heather, Lloyd Deitz, Bill Deitz, - Bridge -Tuedays at 1:30 pm and Doug Umscheid Tail Twister — Jamie Robertson Health Nurse Lion Tamer - Allan Bartsch The Health Nurse will be at the drop-in Membership Chairman - Colin Campbell Wednesday, May 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Milo Municipal Library “The Horus Road” by Pauline Gedge “Ella Minnow Pea” by Mark Dunn NEWS “Echoes of Love from Heavens Above” by Mickey a member of the Chinook Arch , Nivelli Regional Library System “In the Skin of a Lion” by Michael Ondaatje www.chinookarch.ab.ca New Videos Interactive exhibits to help children explore the “Best of Thomas” following topics: observatory, planet earth, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” machines and tools, living things, seeing, sport “Jack and the Beanstalk” science, human body, mind and perception and “We Sign Rhymes” food http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/online.ht Junior Books ml “Firewing” by Kenneth Oppel Early images of Canada- illustrations from rare “Horse in the House” by Ben M. Baglio books “Amazing Magnetism” and “Skeleton” - Magic http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/earlyimaqes/ School Bus “Funky Junk” by Renee Schwartz “Quackadack Duck” by Allen Morgan Our next Library Board Meeting will be held on Thursday May 1st 2003. LIBRARY HOURS

Tuesdays 9:30 am -12:30 pm THANK YOU ...... 1:30 pm -5:00 pm A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to David Healy Thursdays.....9:30 am - 12:30 pm for donating an incredible oak bookcase that he 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm built. The “Friends of the Library” will be selling Phone and Fax: 599-3850 raffle tickets on it as a fund raiser. These tickets email messages to [email protected] will go on sale the first of May and the draw will be held in October at our 20th Anniversary Celebration. DR. JAMES L. POTVIN APRIL BESTSELLERS B.Sc (Hons), D.D.S. “Three Fates” by Nora Roberts General Dentistry “The Pursuit” by Johanna Lindsey “About Face” by Fern Michaels Quality Dental Services “Daddy’s Little Girl” by Mary Higgins Clark Patient Services Nitrous gas for anxious patients Comprehensive preventative “The Murder Book” by Jonathan Kellerman Electronic freezing (no needle) exams including periodontal and “Robert Ludlum’s The Paris Option” by Robert Televisions & Walkmans oral cancer screening Ludlum Highest standard of sterilization Gentle hygiene care for your protection Toothcolored & silver fillings “Deadly Caress” by Brenda Joyce Financing and payment plans Cosmetic Bonding and Veneers “The Wailing Wind” by Tony Hillerman , available OAC. to cover chips, cracks and stains “Sin Killer” by Larry McMurtry ' Tooth whitening to brighten your smile ■ Crown and Bridge “Faking It” by Jennifer Cruise ■ Complete and Partial Dentures

AU members o f our Cavity Free Club arc entered into a monMy New Books draw for a S25 Gift Certificate Redeemable at “The Oasis” by Pauline Gedge Wolfe's Hardware Toy and Sporting Goods Department “Tales From Firozsha Baag” by Rohinton Mistry “The Fellowship of the Ring” by J.R. Tolkein NEW PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME “The Two Towers” by J.R. Tolkein 113[£ 3rtt Avenue Norths Vulcan Y- 485-6008 “High On A Hill” by Dorothy Garlock Phone: 485-2036 • Fax: 485-6938 Web site: www.vulcanadvocate.com SHARE the NEWS MILO CORRESPONDENT for NEWS only L. STUMPF 599-3748

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Reporter Darren Krause reportersvulcanadvocate com and SHARE the NEWS OOPS In, the April issue of the Canopener we missed thanking Marks Oilfield Services for their being a sponsor for the men’s’ bonspiel. Please forgive this omission and once again we thank you for your support.

Men’s Bonspiel Committee One day -the first grade teacher was reading the story of the ************ © Three Little Pigs to her s — -v. class. She came to the part FOR SALE c-\ of the story where the first V pig was trying to accumulate Hide-a-bed- coloured beige background with the building materials for his brown and rust accents. In good condition. Make me an offer! home. She read, "... And so the Phone 599 - 2324 pig went up to the man with the wheelbarrow full of straw

and said,"Pardon me sir, but FOR SALE may I have some of that straw to build my house?" The teacher 2 - 62 x 92 Vertical blinds. Light grey. paused, then asked the class, Phone 599-2153 "And what do you think the man said?" One little boy raised his hand and said,"I think he said'Holy Shrv...a talking pig!” NOTICE

The teacher was unable to teach The Milo Community Hall has recently for the next ten minutes. purchased new chairs. Anyone in the community, who would like to have some of the # # tt * * * # # # * * * # # # * * * # # # * * * # # # * * * # # # metal chairs, may come and pick up as many as As I was driving home from you want. Any community group or organization that can work one day,I stopped to watch use the fabric-covered stacking chairs may have a Little League baseball game. them. I sat down behind the bench and The others we are selling for $5.00 each. For further information or to contact to buy the asked one of the boys what the chairs, phone Colleen @ 599-2306 or Joanne @ score was. "We're behind 14 to 599-3771 nothing." "You don't look very We have also ordered new tables. When they dicouraged."He looked puzzled, arrive we will be selling the others for $25.00 each. Again contact Colleen or Joanne if you are and said," Why should I be, we interested. haven't been up to bat yet." at the Vain Venture Travel office Wednesday May 7,2003 9:00 am -10:00 pm THANK YOU Muriel Monner and family wish to Here I am once again to send thanks and express their sincere appreciation to appreciation to my family friends and a caring Doctors’ Wade, Webster and Rath, the community. nurses, and the staff at the Vulcan THANK YOU Darlene and First Response crew Hospital for the wonderful care and for your quick, efficient and continued devotion shown to Bob during his time assistance, also to Roger and the Ambulance spent in the hospital. A heartfelt thanks crew for your many trips out here and the for all the extra consideration given to excellent care. Some wondered why you didn’t Muriel and family during this time. just leave the ambulance parked outside out We would like to thank Pastor Ed for his door! numerous visits and to our most caring I hope the Government will never take away and supportive community for the phone these much-needed services away from small calls, food, cards, flowers, visits and towns. help with chores and animal care. THANKS to the Bank staff for filling in at these A special thank you to the Lions Club times when needed. for setting up the Hall and for the THANKS for the tasty supper dishes, buns, Honour Guard, to Larry Vannatta for cakes, cookies, flowers, visits phone calls and all setting up and supplying the sound your Prayers. system, to Marina Vannatta for her THANKS to my family for being there for me beautiful music, to the Honorary with your love and support day and night, and to Pallbearers, and to the Luthern and Ethel for all your love and help. United Church Ladies and community God bless and Many Thanks to all for your members for the wonderful lunch continued support. provided. Betty A. *************** We would also like to thank the Vulcan Funeral Home for their services and understanding. Our apologies if we may The Clements families would like to have neglected to mention anyone. How express their heartfelt appreciation to all of those fortunate we are to live amongst such a who were so considerate and loving at the time caring community. of the loss of our brother and uncle, Walter. What a great community we live in, and what a wonderful bunch of people we are surrounded by. The prayers, cards, the handshakes, hugs and the just being there, meant so much to each and all of us. To thank each of you individually would In Memory of Norm Reynolds fill this page. Your generosity and willingness to help with anything will always stay with us and remain in our hearts. % m k ( k c M i Our Sincere Thanks The Clements Family Shannon, Kevin, Wes *************** Linda, Jim, Tracy MILO ALPHABETS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for the upcoming 2003-2004 school year

If your child will turn 5 in 2003 please attend. Bring your land location and your child's Alberta Health Care number. Registration Meeting Monday May 26th 7:00 pm Milo School Library

For more information please call:

Kevin Booth 599-3747 Heather Lahd 599-2169

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Dr. Robert J. (Bob) Langridge will be In attendance at the Village Office In Milo the first Friday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling 485-2070

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SOUTHERN ALBERTA'S REGIONAL LAW FIRM Snake Stories by the Milo Kindergarten Students

Hanger My snake is named Hanger. He has little ovals that look like eyes and his real eyes are green. He is pretend and I made him at school. He's not a rattlesnake. He eats mouses and worms and sometimes other snakes, baby snakes. He likes to hang. He likes to play tricks. He likes to play games like hide and go seek and tag. He likes to eat sweets. He's 10. He likes people.

Hanger Didn't Get Run Over One day Hanger was slithering and there was a car coming. He was close to the rode except instead of getting run over, he hanged on a motorhome that was near the car. By Rory

Sibrit Sibrit is a good snake. He never does something bad. He loves everyone a lot. He never attacks because he's a good snake. Sibrit likes to play games. He really likes to go around people's necks and he never wants to go in the zoo. He is scared of going in the zoo. By Adrienne

Hissy Hiss Hissy Hiss likes to go on trips. Hissy Hiss likes to go see his friends. Hissy Hiss has a lot of fun with his friends but he likes his parents the most. He likes his friends coming over to his house. He likes seeing his friends too. His favorite food is pizza. He likes to smell things and smell roses. Hissy Hiss went to Mexico and went in the water. He saw all his friends there. He brought all his stuffhe needed including his sunburn lotion. By Larissa

Sneaky Snake Sneaky Snake had a birthday. He is .10. He blew out all his candles and he took out his cake and put it on a chair .Then somebody accidently glued it onto the chair. He went to get his cake and he tried to pull it off but something happened and it splatted in his face. Then he moved. By Garrett REPAIRV, FOR ALL YOUR MECHANICAL EDS & REPAIRS

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Milo School Yearbook Sponsorship/Donation

Once again we are publishing a yearbook for the 2001-2002, 2002-2003 school year. I t seems like we just completed the last one!! This is an expensive iroject but it is a worthwhile one and we need your help. If you are interested in naking a $25.00 sponsorship/donation toward this project please fill out the following information and send it to the school. Checks are made payable to Milo community School. The books will be available for purchase the last day of school. I hanks once again for your support.

Mrs. Colleen Bartsch

would like my sponsorship to appear in the following manner in this year's earboot<: a copy of your business card

eg. Southfork Ranches Ltd. John and Jane Doe Timbucktoo, Canada

... OR just your name is fine too.

___$25.00 enclosed Signature CONDOLENCES THANK YOUS

Deepest Sympathy goes out to Muriel, Mike & The Milo Canopener would like to thank the Monica, Barry & Joanne Monner and their Grades 1 & 2 students for all of their beautiful families on the passing of Bob. He'll be missed artwork for our cover pages this month. They by everyone in the community. were great!! It was difficult to choose one.

Deepest Sympathy goes out to Dennis & Lynda The Milo Fire Association wishes to express Cyr and family on the passing of Dennis' dad their sincere appreciation for the donation of Arnold Cyr of Brooks. funds from the Queenstown Hall Committee.

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Lawrence & A special thank you to Ginger Deitz for Doris Clements, Hap & Ethel Heather, Betty & hosting a great Pampered Chef show and to all of Lloyd Armstrong, Merv & Frances Goldthorpe, you who attended or ordered products. Louise Neville, Joe & Toots Clements on the Terry-Lynn Cranston passing of their brother, Walter Clements

GET WELL WISHES Kay & Bob, Betty & Grant, Elva & Gordon, Thank you so much for coming all the way to Get well wishes go out to Bill Deitz who had Moose Jaw to surprise me on my birthday. It hip replacement. will be one I will never forget. It was a great surprise! Thank you all. Get well wishes go out to Larry Vannatta who Elaine had surgery.

Get well wishes go out to Harvey Godkin. This thank you message will not come close to expressing how much I appreciated all the Get well wishes go out to Linda Lyster support from my family and friends. Thanks to (Reynolds) who is in treatment in Edmonton. all the girls at the bar, Ann, Lorraine, Mom, Ginger, Deanna, Barb, Trish, Jen, Sheldon and Best wishes go out to Tom Nelson who is in the Hans. Thanks to Mom & Dad for keeping the Vulcan Hospital. bar running and to Elva, Mom and Mel for feeding my family. Thanks to all the friends for Best wishes go out to Marie Robbie who the baking and support. Most of all I want to fractured her arm. thank Brad, Bryson and Garrett for their never- ending help and support. I cannot thank Best wishes go out to Jennifer Gore who broke everyone enough for everything. her ankle. Thanks so much, Jennifer

CONGRATULATIONS We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards, made donations to Congratulations to Cassie Thompson and Nikita the Diabetes and Heart and Lung Association, Healy for their Hippity Hop Dance class winning sent flowers, phoned and attended the funeral in a gold metal at the dance festival in Airdrie. Brooks for Arnold. Your kindness and sincere sympathy is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to Mary Nelson who graduated Sincerely, from Lethbridge College in Early Childhood Dorothy Cyr and Dennis & Lynda & family. Education. SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 2 3 Drop-In Meeting MAY 5 - 9 : NATIVE AWARENESS WEEK 2:30 pm UCW. 2:00 pm 4 5 6Drop-In Bridge 7 JEWELRY 8 Lutheran 9 10 1:30 pm OPEN HOUSE T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Church 11 am Valuventure Travel 9am - 10 pm United Church GRADE 5-9 FIELD 11 am TRIP SIKSIKA NATION Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 11 12 13 Drop-In Bridge 14 SCHOOL SPIRIT 15 Mother’s Day 16 17 1:30 pm DAY - HAWAIIAN T.O.P.S. 8:30 am Lutheran Health Nurse at Church 11 am Drop In - 1 pm E.L.W. 2 pm United Church 11 am Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 pm 18 Lutheran 19 20 Drop-In Bridge 21 2 2 t .O.P.S. 8:30 am Church 11 am ~ 2 3 ~ 24 Victoria Day 1:30 pm Lions Reg. Supper GRADE 9 PARTY SCHOOL GRADE NINE FUN DAY Meeting 7:00 pm KINDERGARTEN United Church PROGRAM GRADUATION 11 am SCHOOL ADVISORY - 7:00 PM COUNCIL-5 :3 0 PM PARENT TEACHER MEETING - 7:00 PM Z d Lutheran 26 DEADLINE 27 Drop-In Bridge 28 29 30 Church 11 am 1:30 pm 31 CAN OPENER Lions Executive SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY- GRADE NINE United Church Articles & News Meeting 8:00 pm ANIMAL DAY FAREWELL 11 am Kindergarten Registration T.O.P.S. 8:30 am 7 om Milo School VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:00 pm Canopener prints