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for a weekend away based chlorine generation system designed to pro Filled to overflowing with history and vide a safer, more enjoyable atmosphere for swim mers. fun things to do, Picture Butte is the ide The pool opens June 15 and closes Aug. 31. al stop for all tourists, regardless of age Swimming lessons are available for all ages. For more land-locked sports buffs, ball dia Having turned 75 this year, monds, soccer fields, and track Picture Butte has seen its fair and tennis courts are also locat share of change. ed within town limits. Born in 1923, Picture Butte For the outdoorsman, a quickly came of age with the town owned and operated construction of the campground is located just Lethbridge Northern to the north. Irrigation System and the rail Camping costs $5 per road. night and the facility features Now, the town of over 1,600 two camp kitchens, wash is the self-proclaimed feedlot rooms and nine overnight capital of Canada. stalls. For those wishing the Situated 20 minutes north of comforts of home 'Butte boasts Lethbridge, this thriving communi several stores and restaurants. ty continues to expand and change, Picture Butte is located within and offers much more than beef on the minutes of Park Lake and Keho Lake hoof. which are both ideal for watersports, The North County Recreation Complex fishing and camping. houses the local curling rink and an official size Golfers can spend the day at The Picture ice surface. Located directly behind the complex is Butte Golf and Winter Club and the Keho the outdoor Picture Butte Swimming Pool. Lake Golf Club, both of which are located only The town recently converted the pool to a salt minutes from town. The following service clubs are part of Picture Butte: ABOUT PICTURE BUTTE: • Knights of Columbus • Fish & Game Population: 1,669 • Legion Ladies • Happy Oldtimers Location: 25 km north of Lethbridge on Hwy 25, in • Ag Society • Lions County of Lethbridge Economic Base: Agriculture - Picture Butte is the • Chamber of Commerce • Fire Dept. heart of the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District. • PB Elks • Legion Schools: There are 2 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools and one high school. For more information on Rec. Facilities: Skating rink, teen centre, curling club, pool, golf course, library, tennis courts, play Picture Butte contact: grounds, ball park, seniors centre. NONA HOUSENGA, Municipal Administrator Health Facilities: Municipal hospital, seniors Piyami Box 670, Picture Butte • Phone 732-4555 Lodge & Manor
HUTCHINGS & PATRICK INC. REFILLS OTTAWA CANADA K1S4P4 ® FEUILLES DE RECHANGE 41R Picture Butte fire chief Sam West accepts the achievement award from Benton Rainbow.
Firefighters honored at 1 Dining with Dinning annual chamber meeting Provincial treasurer Jim ing of the Picture Butte and They are the gaurdian angels who watch over teers are taken for granted. Dinning addresses the District ' Chamber of Picture Butte and area, regardless of the time of day "We go to bed at night confident there is someone crowd at the annual meet- Commerce or the nature of the weather. out there watching over us." Last Friday, the Picture Butte Fire Department Dinning also saluted the fire department for its was recognized for years of service and dedication at work. Picture Butte 8. District the Picture Butte and District Chamber of "(The department) is part of the life-blood and Commerce Annual General meeting. fabric of the community," he said. The 18 members collectively received the Harry Mayor Bert Foord, a member of the fire depart CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Kane Achievment award, which was presentend to ment himself, also commended the volunteers for fire chief Sam West following the banquet. West, their service. who introduced the members of the department, "We as a community cannot say enough about ANNUAL REPORT says the award is a great honor to receive. West these gentlemen," said Foord. - gave special mention of Bill Vogt who served as chief The final speech of the evening was made by for over 30 years and was instrumental in the early PBHS Grade 11 student and public speaking cham Friday, January 10, 1997 Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. stages of the department. pion Kevin King. He spoke of his past experiences Elk's Hall, Picture Butte Dinner: 7:00 p.m. A number of prominent public figures joined the travelling to various speech contests and he rein approximately 150 people to extend congratulations forced the importance of volunteers through experi to the fire department. Little Bow MLA Barry ences in his fife. 1997 Achievement Award Recipients MacFarland, provincal treasurer Jim Dinning and The cost of the firefighters' banquet tickets was Lethbridge MP Ray Speaker all gave short speeches absorbed by members of the Picture Butte PICTURE BUTTE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS at the meeting congratulating the firefighters. Chamber of Commerce. John Stevens, past-presi "Chief West and his 18 colleagues deserve recog dent of the chamber, said there was no trouble find Guest: Speaker: Kevin King nition," said Speaker, adding that sometimes volun ing sponsors for the tickets. Tickets: $15.00 per person
Tickets are now available at The Bank of Nova Scotia, Picture Butte Home Hardware, Bert's AG Foods, The Town of Picture Butte and Chinook Foods. OSEEN AOCTI
CONSIGNED ARTICLES UNABLE TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION • 2 used marriage licenses, 1 with teardrop marks on it as big as road apples, the other slightly blemished with powder burns and lipstick • 4 bottles of Moonshine (there was 5, but my boys thought it flewaway ) History of the Shine Found in an Old , Granary (Belieued to have been shined sometime between Frank Slide and ROSALIE when the last stage coach left Turin): HANNA-HOMULOS A preacher tried to trade the boys a bottle of Holy water for the shine. The preacher said he rubbed some Holy water below a lady's navel and she passed a baby. The boys said they rubbed some ALL NIGHT FESTIVITIES: In Dawson City, Yukon, the sun and the festival-goers alike stay up past midnight. shine below a cat's tail and he passed a motorcycle. Recent analysis of the above: "Don't use your horse for another week." 1 the area. Today the department has ten volunteers Population who have completed (EMR) Emergency Medical HISTORY OF THE Responder or (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician up in 'Butte training and are able to stabilize patients until the arrival of the ambulance. In 1996, using community PICTURE BUTTE raised funds, a new automatic defibrillator was says census purchased. The Picture Butte Fire Department is providing the critical transition between citizen's first Picture Butte's population is on the rise. FIRE DEPARTMENT aid and advanced medical care. According to the 1996 census On December 31, 1992, Bill Vogt retired after Picture Butte's population has in creased by 43 people. 34 years of dedicated service. Duane Casson and Wilf The census, which was conduct Prior to 1960, the village of Picture Butte had a Sparkes subsequently served as Fire Chiefs. Sam ed last month, puts the current group of men who volunteered to fight fires within West, the current chief, was appointed in 1996. population of Picture Butte at the village boundaries with the village foreman as des 1669. In November, 1995, Anthony Pickard was hired ignated Chief. A truck with a pumping unit was the by the Town to be the new Fire Service Administra only fire fighting apparatus at the time. In 1953. water mains were installed, complete with fire tive Officer for the Picture Butte Fire Department. hydrants. In 1956, a midship pumper was purchased. Today's department has 18 members who unselfishly Appointment give of their time as volunteer firefighters. On January 1, 1960, the village was incorporated The Picture Butte Firefighters have completed into a town. When the current Chief retired, Town hose coupling competitions throughout Alberta and Council appointed Stanley Hunt, a local machinist, to surrounding areas for many years. Since 1964, the be the new Fire Chief. His mandate was to organize local department has distinguished itself with the and train a volunteer fire brigade. His Deputy Chief, Provincial Champion title 10 times and received a Bill Vogt, was designated as the recruiting officer. In the fall of 1961, Bill was appointed Fire Chief, in Bronze in the 1996 World Firefighting Games in charge of a 15-man volunteer fire brigade. Edmonton. Since its inception in 1961, the Picture Butte In 1960, it was decided that the rural area also Firefighters Association has held various fund raisers, needed fire protection as the town pumper could not like the annual Firefighters Valentine's Ball. The pro leave the town boundaries. The farming community ceeds have been donated to community projects such formed a co-operative and, with memberships, pur as playground equipment in the Lion's Park, a tractor chased a pumper. The county fire truck was stationed and a new Zamboni for the North County Recreation at the Picture Butte fire hall and manned by town vol Complex, and a tower clock for the new Community unteers. The county unit was used as backup in town, Centre. P.L. McGeachy when necessary. The mission of the Picture Butte Volunteer Fire r. P.G. Haggis. Chief Executive A van was added to the fleet in 1981 to transport Officer and Superintendent of Department. "To protect the life and property of the M firefighters to the scene of a fire. In 1988, the old Alberta Treasury Branches, is pleased residents and visitors to the Town of Picture Butte to announce the appointment of Ms. squad van was traded for a new and larger unit. and the surrounding area by providing fire and rescue Paddy McGeachy to the position of Manager. Alberta Treasury Branch. The Picture Butte Fire Department's mandate is service" - a job they have done very well and which, Picture Butte. Prior to this appoint to constantly improve the emergency services it pro truly, makes them worthy recipients of the 1997 ment. Ms. McGeachy was the vides to the community. In 1990, an extensive fund Murray/Kane Achievement Award. Manager. Alberta Treasury Branch. Coaldale. raising drive raised funds to purchase a rescue truck equipped with the "Jaws of Life" and other essential vehicle extraction equipment. In 1994, due to the long response time of an ambulance, the fire depart ment started to respond to medical emergencies in graphcom Alberta Treasury Branches Guaranteed Financial Services 'Butte No. 1 'till cows come home PICTURE BUTTE — This commu "Our Walk on the Wildside commit nity of 1,652 is nestled in the heart of tee keeps working on this year after year one of the most productive livestock ar and it's a nice place to enjoy the sights eas in Canada. and the birds of this area," he says. "Its Mayor Bert Foord calls Picture Butte a nice type of place for the birdwatchers, a nice, friendly little town with all the strollers and naturalists." amenities needed for the good life. Nestled against the wildside expert- . "We have a fine sports complex, ence is Harry Watson Park, with ball di good shopping and our community is amonds, about 10 campsites, washrooms well-maintained," he says. "We have and a camp kitchen. some of the nicest ball parks in the area The Prairie Tractor Club on the as well as a full skating rink, curling southern edge of town is a growing at HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER club and swimming pool in the same traction and last year its special antique TOP TOWN: Town assistant Administrator Diane Penner, right, works with Trish Veltman. complex." display and threshing show was amal Foord is particularly proud of the gamated with the town's Jamboree antique farm machinery and buildings. track, soccer and ball diamonds and a Walk On the Wildside watchable wild Days. The large senior population enjoys the superb 18-hole golf course east of town. life park on the northeastern edge of The tradition will continue this Au lodge, manor and new seniors' centre. The town's library is located in the town town, with more than four kilometres of gust as well with a parade, a general As well there is a high school and two hall building and is part of the Chinook trails, bridges and viewing platforms for sports weekend, bench fair and other elementary schools, public and separate, Arch system. people to enjoy. displays to complement the collection of to go with the tennis courts, running Golden wedding The family of Bill and Agnes Sosick invite friends and relatives to help celebrate their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. An open house takes place Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., program 3 p.m., at Elks' Hall, Picture Butte, 104 - 4 St. Your presence is your gift.
SOW ANNIVERSARY BILL ANV AGNES SOSICK 1947 - JANUARY 22 -1997
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Introductions - Calvin Sosicf^ a( White Cliffs of'Dover" - Melissa gartly & ThanlQjoufoT helping Moira Munton us celebrate Stick (Presentation - Craig Sosicl^ & this special day, Colleen Shimel^ (Piano - Stacey Shimel^ - Bill andSlgnes Song hy grandchildren and Valerie Munton - Bruce, Sharon, Shawn and (Ryan greetings and'Telegrams - gloria (hfemecel^ - 'Doug, Valerie, Melissa, Jon, Moira and Michael "Love 'Will'Be Our Home" - Melissa & Moira - Vint®, gloria, Darin, Brent and 1 Master of Ceremonies - Allan 1. Introduction, welcome and opening remarks. 2. Introduction of head table guests. 3. Introduction of family members. 4. Charlesworth family toast - Howard 5. Doren family toast. - Blanche 6. Toast from Grandchildren - Darren - Reading - Brian 7. Toast from Children - lien 8. Reading of 25th Ann. Poem 9. Letters from Dignitaries. Golden wedding 10. Presentation of Metals - Duane Golden wedding 11. Special Presentation. The family of Clarence and Janet The family of Art and Stephanie Dickout cordially invite relatives and Charlesworth invite friends and rel friends to attend the 50th anniversary atives to attend an open house in honor celebration of their parents' marriage. of their parents' 50th wedding anniver An open house takes place Saturday, sary. The celebration takes place Satur Jan. 25, 1997 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the day, Feb. 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Picture Butte Community Centre, 607 Elks Hall, Picture Butte. Your presence Highway Avenue, Picture Butte. Your is your gift. presence will be our gift. STAN & EVA I AMI Ski S1STANAiYERSAtt Y HOPE 51 WAS JUST AS You are Invited to a GOOD AS SILVER & GOLDEN LOVE FROM YOUR FAMILY .iTffigffasfffill for Congratulations Art & Stephanie on your Charlesworth 65th Anniversary Ruth & Whitney When: Saturday, February 8", 1997 Heninger Where: Elk's Hall - Picture Butte Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Program: 4:00 pm Your Presence is Your Gift Golden wedding Velda and Murray Passmore are cele brating their 50th wedding anniversary. With you as our parents we, your fami ly, have a lot to be thankful for. MITCHELL (CRAIK) Through your example you have shown I prayed for this child and the us what trust, love, respect and honesty Lord has granted me what I asked can achieve. You have reached a mile of him. 1 Samuel 1:27. stone few ever have reached. With thanksgiving. Rob and Nancy, along with big sister, Caitlin, and big Today March 19.1997 Happy 50th anniversary! Love from brother, Stuart, announce the arrival With Muvh Love & your family. of KYLE ROBERT, born on Tuesday, Appreciation December 2, 1997, weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Kyle is a new grandson tor Bill from Your Family and Ena Craik and Douglas and Naomi Mitchell. PATERSON/HOLCEK HENK& DOREEN Heather and Amy are pleased to •- announce the birth of their son, LEUSINK LIAM MACKIE HOLCEK, on January 3, 1997, weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. along with their children Proud Grandparents are Robert invite family and friends to and Maureen Paterson and Joe and Mary Holcek. Thanks to the come help celebrate their Delivery Suite and Nurses, Trina and Linda and Dr. Watke. 25th Wedding Anniversary You're Invited mmmmoThe family of invite you to an OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION An Open House will be held in honor of his 80th Birthday at their home in Picture at Sven Ericksen's Family Restaurant on Saturday, April 5, 1997 50 years together Butte, March 28 starting at 2 from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. p.m.. No gifts please! Peter Davy Mary and Albert Lippa of Leth Will enjoy having you! -i I would like my family bridge, formerly of Coutts, are cele No Gifts Please! Do come! l:j> brating their golden wedding anni — r;V and friends to help cel versary Feb. 27, 1997. h ebrate my 80th birthday Congratulations from your family: Charlie, Louie, Lil and Larry and their on rSynday, Feb. 9 from spouses, grandchildren and great-grand 2-5 p.m. in the Elks Hall children. HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY God Bless you both today and al STAN LINITSKI in Picture Butte. ways. NO GIFTS PLEA6E. Hope your 80th Birthday was filled withjoy and lAutli at those leys. happiness!! #;.* and still liicliina! HAPPY ti^TH Love Sharon, Lori, Yoshi, Jesse, Jenny HiHTHHA Y & Tiffany Terry and Melinda ELEXAOH HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOWHANIUK HAPPY16TH We know you have been 29 KEVIN and holding for 21 years. From the boys at PASKAL Picture Butte Auction -iwu-iv^ in vitA_,v_a The family of MESJOEMt invite you to an An Open House will be held OPEN HOUSE CELEBR, in honor of his 80th Bit at their home in Picture at Sven Ericksen's Family F 50 years together Butte, March 28 starting at 2 on Saturday, April 5 Peter Davy from 2:00 P.M. -4:00 Mary and Albert Lippa of Leth p.m.. No gifts please! I would like my family bridge, formerly of Coutts, are cele No Gifts Please! Will enjoy having yi brating their golden wedding anni Do come! and friends to help cel versary Feb. 27, 1997. 4 ebrate my 80th birthday Congratulations from your family: on Sunday, Feb. 9 from Charlie, Louie, Lil and Larry and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grand 2-5 p.m. in the Elks Hall children. in Picture Butte. God Bless you both today and al HAPPY 80TH BIRTB ways. NO GIFTS PLEA6E. STAN LINITSKI Hope your 80th Birthi was filled withj Look at those leys. and H.7 and still liich'inq! happi HAPPY U.1TH Love Sharon, Lori, HIHTHHA Y Yoshi, Jesse, Jenni ELEAAOH & Tiffany Terry and Me HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOWHANIUK HAPPY 161 We know you have been 29 KEVIN and holding for 21 years. From the boys at Picture Butte Auction PASKAL Shaughnessy hotel has new owners • By CHRIS CAVILLA town of Hadashville in terms of size, so the move has not been too After 45 years of being owned dramatic a change for them. by the Stanko family the "We're really enjoying the Shaughnessy Hotel is now in new town," he says. hands. Keehn and the Greens have Steve Keehn and Donna, David been particularly impressed by the and Bev Green are the new owners weather. of the hotel and have been running "We had heard all about these the business since Nov. 27. chinooks. It is just beautiful," says The foursome are no strangers Keehn, who points out chinooks to owning and managing business are unheard of in Manitoba. es. Prior to making the move to As for the business end of the Alberta, married couple Keehn and new chapter of their lives, again, Donna owned and operated a gro Keehn is happy. cery store while son and mother, "We didn't want to go too big (in David and Bev, teamed up and ran terms of the size of the hotel)." a video store in Hadashville, He says some minor changes Manitoba, east of Winnipeg. will be made at the hotel but noth The group of four decided to join ing that will upset locals and tradi forces and search out a hotel they tionalists. could own and operate as a family. "We don't want to change it "We took a holiday in June in drastically." hopes of finding a hotel," says Some differences patrons will Keehn, who adds they viewed notice are changes in lighting and many hotels in Alberta before de new paint. Keehn says they intend ciding to buy the Shaughnessy to add pinball machines and a new Hotel. pool table. They will also be pur "It just seemed to fit all our chasing a new CD jukebox and needs." hope to have theme nights. Those needs included being Sports fans can look forward to close to a large centre and being cable television for big games. near a school for Keehn's nine- The new owners are planning a year-old daughter. grand opening later this month but Another aspect of Shaughnessy have yet to establish a date. that sold Keehn, an avid golfer, Rose Stanko, who managed the was proximity to golf courses. hotel for the last 25 years, sold it "That was good enough for me," because she wanted to retire. She he says, laughing. wishes the new owners well. -Photo by Chris Cavilla Keehn says Shaughnessy is "I hope the best for them," says very similar to the couple's home Stanko. Donna Green, Steve Keehn, Bev Green and David Green in the Shaughnessy Hotel. 'Butte Legion puts finishing touches on Tree of Hope A generous donation has vaulted this year's Trees of Hope campaign to its goal. The campaign, which offi cially ended on Jan. 9, fell short of their $3,000 goal by ap proximately S800. However, the Picture Butte Legion approached the orga nizers of the campaign and said they would match the amount needed to fulfill the goaL Member of the Legion, Art Charlesworth, said the cause was very worthwhile and the Legion made the contribution to promote community spirit. The raised money will be used to purchase a new medi- ciser bike which is designed to increase blood circulation, heart rate, and flexibility of joints. A pulley-system for exercis ing will also be bought for the residents with the money raised. The fund raiser was held over the Christmas season and monies were raised by people Art Charlesworth gives Doreen Spencer an $800 Envik (left) workout on the Medi-ciser hike and the purchasing lights for the Tree cheque from the Legion that vaulted the Tree of Hope pulley system which the hospital plans to replace with of Hope which rested on the roof of the hospital. campaign to its goal. Henry Woitte (right) and Gilbert the money raised. "I am now leaving my body to Julia Roberts — if she can't wait she can have it now." — Comic Henny Youngman, who celebrated his 91st birthday Wednesday. AIOIIMEIHT BY GIBBS ACMES PP. OF B4BQ1VS. AB. 'Butte RCMP discuss "It is our extreme pleasure to announce the turning over of our business to our daughter, Judie Gibb Allen as of January 1st, 1997 In 1949 we purchased the General Insurance Business of Gilbert B. Moir, which had been operated on main street of Barons since 1910 (the period of settlement or this region). We have continued to look after several generations of his and our friends for the next 48 years. We wish to thank all of our client-friends for their association with us over that time. We are very happy and thankful for the opportunity to hand over the reins to Judie, who has capably handled them for the past three years. She has excellent experience and the same helpful attitude that has made our term here such a success. MANY MANY THANKS Picture Butte RCMP Const. Chris Pelletier explains various aspects of Glen & Dorothy Gibb policing at the meeting in Shaughnessy last Tuesday. Casson seeks Random acts of kindness Reform Party nomination get back into politics at a higher level," he says. Major issues for Casson in his bid to seek nomination include balancing the budget and job cre ation. "That is what Canada really needs," he says. Casson says his past in politics will help him in his new task. "I almost feel like I have been in training for 18 years at the municipal level for something like this," he says. RICK CASSON Bert Foord, who replaced Casson as mayor of Picture • By CHRIS CAVILLA Butte, says he wishes Casson the best. A familiar face in the Picture "I am looking forward to his Butte area will be seeking the success," says Foord. Reform Party nomination for the Over the years, Casson has Lethbridge constituency. been a member of various com Rick Casson, 48, who was mittees including the Oldman HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER mayor of Picture Butte from River Inter-Municipal Service SHARING HIS WORK: Cody Pollock shows Doris Dalgliesh his poetry book this week at the Alberta Rose Lodge. 1986-1995 and currently sits on Agency, the Oldman River Cody, a student at Lakeview Elementary School, was part of a visit to the lodge as part of Random Acts of Kind the Economic Development Regional Planning Commission- ness week. Lakeview and Mike Mountain Horse are two schools which chose to take part in the special week. Committee and Municipal Subdivision Committee, and the Some gestures have been planned, such as one Lakeview class buying ice-cream cones for another class and Planning Commission in 'Butte, Southern Alberta Water announced last Tuesday his in Management Committee. He also Mike Mountain Horse students delivering home-baked treats to businesses and individuals. Other acts of kind tention to re-enter the political helped to establish the Mayor's ness, however, are being 'committed' in a truly random fashion. arena. and Reeve's Council of Southern After leaving politics two years Alberta. ago, following 18 years of sitting Casson, who has been married on Picture Butte town council, for 30 years and has two children, Casson says he is ready to be has been employed by the come a decision-maker again. University of Lethbridge for the "When I made the decision to last 27 years as manager for step down from council, I felt it printing services. was the right decision. But after To date, Casson and Bob a year, I began to miss it," he Bourke of Granum are the only says. two contenders for the position. "After careful deliberations The nomination meeting is and discussion with numerous slated for March 15, at the people, I felt it was a good time to Lethbridge Exhibition Pavilion. 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P re p. *_r 3" re O 3 & p p - o p ."3 C ^ 3 p O 3*1 5 •"*< O re a. 3 Go o re P 3 OQ as13 O re P re cr 0. o re re fc Ui 1 P_ re re § Couple enjoys life at Bonny View Farm cn Standing majestically on a rise northeast of sawn wooden shingles keeps things snug and dry 1 Nobleford, overlooking the grainfields, foothills, inside. and mountains of southern Alberta, is a hand some brick house which has for decades aroused Both Klaas and Annelies are veterinarians the curiosity of many a passerby. with a special and unique passion — their love for Friesian horses. The land surrounding their O. Two of those were Klaas and Annelies Wiers 0 •s 3 house, which they have acquired through a series Iw O re OB 2H ma, whose interest was 7T .0 th e mos t co m -> 3-3 •I ^< 0 sufficiently piqued to buy of deals and then fenced, provides, along with "Ge t you r h S"0 • 3" —•- the outbuildings, an ideal setup for the • & P the property when it came cn re < l s up for sale in 1983. wonderful, dark-coated herd of 12 Friesians. s re3- re Even though the house rice in danger of extinction. Friesians are a re "3 s.o re was boarded up and had Weed dating back to the Middle Ages. Centuries 3 re — 3" re er H 0 3T re O T3 been abandoned for some go they carried Crusaders to the Holy Land. So 5 3 cn ~ re 0 time, the Wiersmas could JIM hen in 1987, the first four arrived from Holland 0 CTOQ 2 CL O see the potential for a sub via Germany and a quarantine station. Klaas and cn 3 C p c 2. IT *^ < 3 stantial, distinctive and ASPLUND Annelies were linking up with history. •-t rt ^»ar 0 3" p CL permanent home. That is Country homes 3 S 3-.^ O OQ Even today in Holland, a handsome team of B P reg precisely what it has "cn O. a- >a & Friesians pulls the caleche of Queen Beatrix, p become. S re (0 g s 3 cr who is the Patron of the Royal Friesian Society. _~1 f? 3 OQ cn T3 g In consultation with a contractor, they took a These tall (15-I6V2 hands), black horses with "2. Zx> P 5 p_ q careful look at the house and thus knew that it their regal appearance, intelligence, quiet dispo re' 5 p 0 <" •*> 0 was structurally very sound when they com sitions, and honesty are ideal for riding, dres re Si _r BU 0 0 a- X) re 3 c 2 pleted the deal. re" P 3 rH PHOTO SUBMITTED sage, and pulling carriages and carts. The Wiers '02: 5' ren Hehr rings television wers in ..is area the news from all over southern Alberta rice a day 1 the News at Six and the News at Eleven on channels i7CISA. NEWS -Photo by Chris Cavilla Easy does it Eleanor Nichol of Picture Butte admires her shot during a game last Saturday afternoon. The Annual Ladies Bonspiel was held this past weekend in 'Butte. "you cA*c CprdisAlly ijnxnted to ft • * # £\* ^trick's <^ftg SUNNY NEWS: CFCN weather personality Dory Rossiter has received international recognition for a half-hour pro gram on how to prevent burn injuries. __ y ON TOP OF THE NEWS iren Hehr wrings television swers in this area the news from all over southern Alberta ice a day on the News Six and .ie News at Eleven on channels 2&7 C1SA. -Photo by Chris Cavilla Easy does it Eleanor Nichol of Picture Butte admires her shot during a game last Saturday afternoon. The Annual Ladies Bonspiel was held this past weekend in 'Butte. ^^PIB i0 tha annual ^t. Patrick's ,2>«0 **!>•* from the £«etus pub dr CriU to the Jgutte 5©«el ^\\\ will be $*thetii>0 between f .-OO and ftfO p.m« at the O^*' SUNNY NEWS: CFCN weather person; gram on how to prevent burn injuries. OUR PEOPLE GET RESULTS The people at Doane Raymond are delighted to congratulate Larry Drake, Jennifer Jobb, Theresa Kosek and Menal Patel, who can take pride in successfully completing the 1996 Uniform Final Examination of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants of Canada, a requirement for admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. Larry Drake, CA Jennifer Jobb, CA The sign says... -Photo by Chris Cavilla The Picture Butte Doctor Recruitment Picture Butte and are advertising their Committee is still searching for a doctor for cause on the town sign. The new irrigation pipeline will serve 58 quarter sections of land north of Picture Butte. Theresa Kosek Menal Patel Construction almost complete Doane Raymond is one of Canada's leading firms of chartered accountants and management consultants focused on serving the on 'Butte irrigation project needs of growing entrepreneurial businesses. An $8.5 million irrigation Irrigation District's perspective. dry year, 20,000 acres feet of wa pipelining project, located north "We wanted to replace a series ter will go through the new irri Doane Raymond S of Picture Butte, is nearing com of drop structures and con gation lines annually, serving an pletion. veyance channels," he says, approximate 58 quarter sections Chartered Accountants Construction for the project adding this would take care of of land. Management Consultants began in September after over two other problems. Access by farmers to the water Canadian Member Firm of two years of planning, says Rick "They (the drop structure and in the pipes will be gained by Grant Thornton International Ross, general manager of the channels) will no longer be re farmers hooking up their sprin Lethbridge Northern Irrigation quired, eliminating seepage prob kler systems to turnouts along Offices across Canada, including: District, which is heading the lems and evaporation," says Ross. the irrigation line's route. Palpary project. The pipes being assembled are Costs for tapping into the irri 500-4th Ave., S.W., Ste. 1900 Ross says the pipeline should replacing irrigation ditches that gation line will vary depending Tel: 260-2500 be in place for the 1997 water were used in the past. on whether their land has been season (May) depending on the The pipes have three different previously serviced by irrigation weather. starting points north of Picture ditches or not. He says testing of the system Butte and wind their way east, The new irrigation system is should begin in April. covering approximately 40 km of being funded by users, the LNID According to Ross, the project land before ending three miles and a grant from the provincial was designed to achieve two goals north of Iron Springs. Irrigation Rehabilitation pro from the Lethbridge Northern Ross says it is estimated in a gram. Dory "Rossiter Michele McDougall 'Tony Deys REFORM-MINDED: Rick Casson gets a sign ready for his TORY START: Progressive Conservative candidate Greg I run in the Lethbridge riding as the Reform Party candi- Weadick hammers in a campaign sign Sunday along 15 date. . ' Streets. Railroaded FUTURE HOME: An old train station makes it last trip over the train tracks Thursday near Picture Butte on its way to being renovated as a private home. The station's original home was in Picture Butte. - CP PHOTO Station makes move from T\irin to Di City A train station erected near High River in the early 1920s has made another move. The station, which was moved from Mazeppa to Picture Butte, in the mid 1950s to serve as a sta tion, was later purchased by a Turin farmer in 1982 who moved the old structure to Turin, where it rested until two weeks ago. On Feb. 20, Pete Brouwer ac quired the building and moved it, with the help of his brother-in-law, to a property just south of Diamond City. The building, which was pulled by a 1939 "Diamond T" antique truck, took about seven hours to haul from Turin. The roof was re moved from the station so power lines would not have to be taken down, to help reduce the cost of the move. Brouwer says he purchased the building because he likes antique buildings. His current plans are to restore the station and use it as a house. Other possibilities exist in the future for the antique build ing. "You never know in the future This old train station recently made the move from Turin to a property just south of Diamond City. what it will become," he says. SaskPool buying DIANE SHUMAKER Preliminary Butte Feeds mill adjourned in PICTURE BUTTE — First Saskatchewan Wheat HAIL INSURANCE fraud case Pool announced two massive grain-handling and agro- service centres for southern Alberta through its AgPro The preliminary hearing for subsidiary. Dorothy and Bryan Clements was Now, it has entered the livestock feed industry by pur adjourned Monday to Oct. 20. chasing Butte Feeds through its subsidiary CanGro Dorothy is the former adminis Processors Ltd. 847 Highway Avenue trative assistant for the Green Les Rankin of Winnipeg, CanGro chief operating Acres Foundation which manages officer, said it takes control of the mill July 1. (Butte Gas Kins) eight southern Alberta seniors "Purchase of the Picture Butte feed mill is another \..y lodges and seven manors. Bryan is step in CanGro's pursuit to becoming a leader in the her husband. livestock feed industry," he said. "The purchase is part of our strategic plan to aggressively expand Western Each is charged with fraud over Canada;'s livestock feed industry and to support in Picture Butte $5,000 and theft over $5,000. creased pork production by our parent company, Problems at Green Acres came Saskatchewan Wheat Pool." Bus: 732-4710 to light when "irregularities" in its Business will continue under the Butte Feeds sign and financial records were noted by the operations won't be changed. Res: 732-5332 board of directors in January 1996. Rogers to expand Taber sugar plant • By JOE BACHMIER costs than our Winnipeg opera tion," he said. "For example, its The news is sugary sweet. central location in western On Friday, Rogers Sugar an Canada reduces the financial out nounced it was committing $30 lay for freight. We plan to supply million in upgrades to its Taber the entire prairie market from plant. here." The installation of state-of-the- Elliot said the much-heralded art equipment will allow beet pro Alberta Advantage was another cessing to increase by 50 per cent determining factor. to 150,000 tonnes from the current "The business climate in 100,000 tonnes. Alberta is much different than in More important to producers, Manitoba," noted Elliot. "That cer seeded acres will rise dramatically tainly had a bearing on our deci from the current 34,000 to 50,000 sion." acres by 1999. Another factor that helped Doug Emek, general manager Taber is the longer growing season of the Taber plant, paid tribute to in southern Alberta compared to growers for their part in facilitat Manitoba. "That allows a higher ing the expansion. sugar content and better quality," "I wouldn't be standing here if Elliot noted. our producers weren't growing The elimination of Winnipeg some of the highest quality beets leaves Vancouver as the only other in North America," he commented plant in Canada. That plant im during a news conference held ports sugar cane from Australia Friday at Rogers. "This confirms and supplies the B.C. market. what many of us in the industry Because of trade restrictions in have known for some time - that the U.S, both Rogers and its the industry makes tremendous Vancouver parent, B.C. Sugar -Photo by Chris Cavilla sense in southern Alberta." Refinery, rely almost solely on ex In financial terms, the project port markets. Alex Forrayi displays one of the original telephones used on farms east of Picture Butte in is far and away the largest ever Factory employees expressed the late 1950's. » taken at Rogers, which opened in relief on being informed of expan 1950 at a cost of $5.5 million. sion plans. Local man recalls first phone service The announcement ends "This has been just a great day months of speculation about the for everyone working here," said • By CHRIS CAVILLA ed for business and in case of and other farm equipment to com future of Rogers in Taber. Curtis Dahl, who works on the emergency situations. plete the job. Following the closure of the floor as production supervisor and The luxury of having a tele The new company charged Approximately eight months Winnipeg factory, employees won has been employed at Rogers since phone wasn't always the case for $2.50 per month for 14 residents elapsed between the time the idea dered if the Taber plant was next. 1978. Picture Butte area farmers. requiring a phone hook-up. The was fabricated and the time In the end, Winnipeg's loss proved "There was a lot of uncertainty Although Picture Butte and $2.50 charge covered service phones were in service on the to be Taber's gain. after what happened in Winnipeg. Iron Springs town residents had charges, a new phone and some farms. David Elliot, Vancouver-based This gives everyone a real sense of access to a phone service in the money for the repayment of the The lines and poles, along with CEO and president of Rogers security." late 1950s, area farmers did not. loan, which the company received the co-op business, stayed in place Sugar, said the modernization With the factory being largely As a result, a group of neigh from the provincial government until 1970 when AGT began in made good economic sense for the automated, a substantial number bors got together and formed the for the project. stalling underground wires, says company. of jobs won't accompany the ex Picture Butte East Telephone Co Forrayi, who was farming at Forrayi. "The Taber facility has both pansion - 10 permanent positions op, which consisted of about 12 the time, says he bid for the job of At that point, the business was more capacity and lower operating members. putting up the poles and stringing dissolved and each member re "It was a brain child of Gary the wire and was awarded the ceived about $70 from money left Jones and myself," said Alex contract. He used his farm tractor in the company's account. Forrayi, who was president of the B co-op. "We were both single at the time and had to phone the girls," said Forrayi smiling. On a more serious note, Forrayi said phones were becoming increasingly need Trial ordered in death A Shaughnessy woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges of manslaughter, criminal negligence and infanti cide. Connie Ann Lewis has been free on bail since an original charge of aggravated assault was laid after her infant son, Harley Dalton Lorenz, was admitted to hospital with head injuries. The baby died July 27 at Lethbridge Regional Hospital after spending time in a Calgary hospital. The charge of aggravated assault was withdrawn. The case goes to Court of Queen's Bench in Lethbridge for arraignment June 2. Lewis will enter her plea there. A series of witnesses took the stand during a preliminary hearing held this week. Judge Gerald DeBow ordered a publication ban on the hearing which ended Friday. Defence counsel was Frank DeWalle, Crown Prosecutor Vaughan Hartigan. Senior volunteers give helping hands By CHRIS CAVILLA A group of seniors in Picture Butte, known as the Piyami Helping Hands, play an important role at the Picture Butte Municipal Hospital. The group, which numbers 17, visits the hospital three rimes a week to pro vide entertainment and other activities to its residents. Evelyn Elliot helped form the group in 1988. "Maggie and David Oliver and I used to go over and sing and play our instruments for the residents before the group was formed," says Elliott. "David and Maggie were doing it long before I was," she adds. The Helping Hands in 1988 received a federal grant for the amount of $8,164, which helped establish the group. "That is how we were able to start buying our equipment," says Elliott. The Piyami Helping Hands provide entertainment and activity for residents of the Picture Butte Municipal Hospital. Elliot says she and the other volun teers look forward to their visits to the hospital. Elliott, who will be 74 this "They are wonderful to work with. year, also volunteers at the You feel so good after you have been Handicap Riding Association in there," says Elliott, who sings with the Lethbridge and is the entertain residents every Wednesday. ment coordinator forvthe Happy "There are two or three of them that Oldtimers in Picture Butte. know every word of every song. We got Although it doesn't appear so, some really good singers." Elliott says she has had to slow The Piyami Helping Hands group down recently because of an ill raises their own funds through flea ness. markets and other fund-raisers. Last "I told the doctor I am going year, the volunteer group raised and to get back on my feet and be just donated $1,000 to the residents' council as busy as I ever was," says at the hospital. Elliott. According to Elliott, the Piyami Volunteer work is nothing Helping Hands serve a very important new to Elliott. She and her hus function at the hospital. band Raymond established the 4- "They love it when we come over. H Club in Lomond in the 50s and There involved with things and are just were active with the girl guides not sitting in their rooms," she says. and various church groups. Elliot says at times, she wishes she However, the patients at the could do more. hospital are the closest to Elliott's "It's not depressing at all, but some heart. times it's a little sad to see them in their 'The happiness you bring the condition. It makes you feel like you patients is the best part," she could do more for them," she says. says. Evelyn Elliot, left, makes music with Lilian Rutledge at the Municipal Hospital. Factory upgrade sweet news ident and chief operating officer, told a news juice that is extracted from the sliced beets. That Rogers Sugar announcement conference here Friday rapidly-increasing world will allow the company to continue to make means more jobs at plant, competition has forced the company to increase refined sugar long after the beet processing cam production and reduce the cost of production. paign has finished. increased beet production That will be achieved by new processing equip Elliott said greater processing and refining ment that will allow the company to slice up to capacity will allow Rogers to supply the entire By RIC SWIHART 6,000 tonnes of beets a day by 1999 from 4,000 Prairie market from Taber, and do it at a cost that Lethbridge Herald tonnes a day this year, and eventually up to 8,000 will discourage sales of sugar processed in East TABER — A $30-million upgrade to the Taber tonnes of beets a day. ern Canada or the United States. sugar factory and a new five-year production That will reduce the time beets are in storage Rogers announced the closure of the Winnipeg agreement with South sugar beet farmers has piles despite the massive increase in production, factory in January. Increased production in Taber given the industry a new lease on life. offering increased income protection for growers will cover that plant's former market. State-of-the-art processing equipment will and the company. He said Winnipeg was closed mostly because allow Rogers Sugar to increase processing capaci A new diffuser tower, which extracts the sugar the higher-priced American sugar market was ty 50 per cent within three years, and southern juice from the beets, represents about one-third of closed to Canada, and higher production costs in Alberta farmers will follow suit, boosting produc the project cost. Manitoba made it uneconomical. Upgrading the tion 16,000 acres to 50,000 for the 1999 season. Another key to the project is installation of Winnipeg plant to compete with the new Taber David Elliott of Vancouver, Rogers Sugar pres major storage tanks for unrefined thick sugar operation would have cost $80 million. Happiness is having a large, loving, | caring, close-kint family in another city. . -George Burns I 'Butte resident helped create department By CHRIS CAVILLA Vogt will never forget the impact vol unteer work has had on his life. Volunteerism has been a major part of "Between the fire department and Bill Vogt's life. (my) business I knew almost everyone "I just really enjoying volunteering," in the territory," he says, adding that says Vogt. many life-long friends were made as a The sincerity of his statement is rein result. forced by his background. Over the last 38 Vogt says volunteering a lot isn't easy years, Vogt has been involved in numer and sometimes you just have to make ous volunteer groups including the the best of undesirable jobs. Picture Butte Art Club, the Fish and "When you're washing fire hoses, Games Club, the Archery Club, the that's drudgery. But when your with a Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, the bunch of guys who are fooling around Picture Butte Fire Department and the with water, it's fun. 'Walk on the Wild Side' Society. According to Vogt, volunteerism is as J* though all these organizations have important today as it was 35 years ago. been important to Vogt, the fire depart However, he says the attitude, especial ment, which he helped establish in Picture ly among the younger generations, may Butte in the late 50s, is special to him. be slipping. Vogt, who was the chief of the fire de "Volunteerism is more necessary partment for 34 years and retired in 1992, now because there is less of it," he says, clearly recalls the carly days of the depart adding that he believes government cuts ment and the dedication of the volunteers. have little to do with the increased need "We started out with about half a for volunteer work. dozen guys," says the father of five. "Attitudes have changed and people They set up programs and began train are not willing to give as much time ing; often on holiday time. now," he says. Volunteers at the fire department have But to Vogt, volunteerism is a valu always been a different breed, says Vogt. able commodity. "Volunteer fireman are a different per "Time is more important than cash. son-all together. They are dedicated to Cash will follow." that kind of job," he says. Currently, Vogt is retired and is less "I used to say to the guys that if the active in his volunteering. But he still pager goes off, you're not too busy to sits on the 'Walk on the Wild Side' com come because other guys are relying on mittee and is a member of the Picture you." Butte Art Club. When asked about the current state of He says he doesn't really miss work the fire department, Vogt is very pleased. ing for the department. "lt makes me feel good that they are "I couldn't keep up with the young carrying it on." guys anyway. It takes quite a bit out of a guy- "I don't really miss it but I am still in ou know ... terested in it," says Vogt, who keeps in touch with the department's personnel. • Volunteer driven efforts are With his volunteer efforts slowing no longer about "charity" and down in recent years, Vogt has been dependency. Today, the empha spending more time in his garage work sis is on mutual support and ing on wood and metal projects and empowering people by making painting to keep himself busy. He says them more self-reliant. he also goes camping and fishing when ever he can. Factory upgrade sweet news for Taber Continued from A1 allocated to new growers. That means at least 4,000 acres will be up for grabs To that end, negotiations were by first-time growers. Doug Emek of Taber, factory general manager, concluded last weekend on a new five- Kuryvial said some producers won't put the project in perspective. year agreement. be able to increase beet acres because The factory was built almost exactly 50 years Bruce Webster of Taber, marketing of rotation restrictions. Beets are to be ago at a cost of $5.5 million, and the new expen board general manager, said the grown on the same piece of land only diture approved by Rogers' board of directors contract is the best growers have had once every four years to guard against confirms that the sugar beet industry in southern since 1984. And at five years, it is the nematode infestations. Alberta "makes tremendous sense." longest agreement between the parties. The main areas for production in About 450 farmers operating through the It calls for increased producer share crease will be Burdett, Vauxhall and Alberta Sugar Beet Growers' Marketing Board of the bulk returns of refined sugar Taber, areas where sugar beet receiving have worked with the company to gain when prices are low, creating an indus stations are to be expanded also. efficiencies in production, and the last few years try-driven farm safety net program. Andrew Llewelyn-Jones, agricultural have produced some of the highest quality beets Mark Kuryvial of Taber, marketing superintendent for Rogers Sugar in in the world, said Emek. board president, said there should be no Taber, said he likely will add one pro He said the expansion could never have pro problem finding growers to increase the fessional agronomist to make sure his ceeded without the total support of growers. sugar beet acreage. staff is ready to assist growers. A board resolution says 25 per cent The factory expansion includes 10 of all new sugar beet acres must be new full-time jobs. i Irony is when you buy a suit with two • pairs of pants and then burn a hole in the I coat. -UnknownI HAPPY40TH IMth ItivthtUui OPEN HOUSE BIRTHDAY 80TH ^^^ HAPPY DEBRA D. BIRTHDAY OLAFSON |y_____l 70TH 1 *** :^^B Mom # -JJ With Love jijm Your "BRADY Love Tht> In mi I if irish In inritv The Birthday Lunch BUNCH" I'rit'iiils A- ri-lalii rs tn nn •Hi O/H'll Hon si' Group Sunilnu April l.tih 2-~» p.m. I hrist Trinity I.mIn'run Vhurvh IIH.I'JSt.Snnih. JOHN UHRYN Your iiri-si'iu-i- in our gift. MARSHALL Kevin and Christal are proud to The Family of John announce a baby girl CHERISE LEEANN March 18, 1997. Proud The Family of Uhryn wish to invite grandparents Vickie Neufeld and friends & relatives Bill and Shirley Marshall of Picture ALICE HUMPHREYS Butte. to an OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 26 It's A Boy! fb) 2-4 p.m. OOSTERBROEK/NEILSON Coaldale Senior Rod and Tracy are thrilled to an Center nounce the safe arrival of their son BRETT PATRICK, born Tuesday May 6, The Children of at 3:27 a.m*. weighing 8 lbs, 14 oz., Jerry 81 Arlene Stroeve 20V2" long. Proud grandpas are John wish to invite family and Oosterbroek of Picture Butte and friends to celebrate their Bob Neilson of Magrath, as well as 25th Wedding Anniversary his guardian angels in heaven, his on Friday June 6,1997 grammas Gerry Oosterbroek, and at 3:00 P.M. Carolyn Neilson. at Jack's Recreation Special thanks to Dr. D. Wescott, 11/2 miles West Diamond ana all the nurses who cared for us Butte in LDR and unit 3A, especially to on Commerce Road. wish to invite friends and relatives to ! Jackie Glover for all her support celebrate her j and encouragement. Pot Luck Bar-B-Q. For more info call 381-4613 90th Birthday Saturday, May 3/97,3 - 5 p.m. Cardston West Stake Center (Waterton Highway) No gifts please 80TH BIRTHDAY Summer vows Garry and Diane Gilborn, and Ruby and Bette Zmeko are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Tammy Lee and Lorne Roger. A sum mer wedding is planned. in honour of March wedding Edna Forshner's Congratulations Retired RCMP Staff Sgt. Bert 80th Birthday Cynthia Maureen Lewis Chamberlain and his wife Jessie are on pleased to announce the marriage of June 7th, 1997 their daughter, Janice Chamberlain, to an Open House Brad Lahoda, son of Jack and Carol will be held at the Elks Hall in Picture Butte Lahoda of Hudson's Hope, B.C. The The family of Irene Perlich wedding took place on March 22, 1997 2:00 - 5:00 P.M. Best Wishes only, please. would like you to join them at the Southminster United Church, in wishing her a Lethbridge. Honor attendants were Happy 65th Birthday Ladine Beever of Calgary and JD Winn on Saturday, June 14th, 1997 of Midway, B.C. WRIGHT Assumption Hall Flower girl was Tori Lahoda of Thank you so much to those for 2405-12th Ave. South. Kamloops, B.C. Ringbearer was Jerry the surprise birthday Lethbridge announcements - the cards, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Dean Lahoda of Hudson's Hope, B.C. telephone calls, gifts, lunch and Rev. Austin Fennel officiated the supper. No Gifts By Request Please candlelight ceremony with Melodye Thank you to those who travelled Bannerman as soloist. The reception so far and took the time to stop in was held at Paradise Canyon with on such a busy day. What great Leanne Feregotto (Harrison) as Master hostess's we have in our family. of Ceremonies. Thanks kids and Norm Ruth Wright I Hope springs eternal HERALD PHOTO OFF TO YESTERYEAR'S WAR: Ken Branch will relive the air war over Europe during a return to the Vimy area. Ken's returning to skies AP PHOTO over famed battleground BOOK SIGNING: Bob Hope and his wife Dolores Hope arrive for a book signing of Bob Hope's new book, "Dear Prez, I Wanna Tell Ya! A Presidential Joke," in New York. By JOANNE HELMER The squadron was disbanded July 1945 but, for Branch, Lethbridge Herald it was only the beginning of a lifetime of service. Retired air force captain Ken Branch will be on his way "It was a life I knew and I liked it," he says of the air tomorrow to France to represent the Air Force Associa force. "I could fly and they paid for it. Just as the ads say, tion of Canada at a memorial service April 9 for the 80th there really is no life like it." Larry King marries anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. He notes he was lucky enough to fly right up until It's an honor, says the Lethbridge resident, in a serious retirement. Commercial flying never did attract him. "It before heart operation tone. would be like driving a bus in a city." Branch's life was a mobile one and, LOS ANGELES (Reuter) — "I was astounded." Popular TV talk-show host Larry Then he quickly laughs and says he SOUTHERN fortunately, he chose a partner who un derstood it. Over the years, he and his King was married Friday, just days was probably chosen because he's one before he is to enter a New York of the few Second World War fliers to wife Phylis have lived in England and five different provinces. He taught fly hospital for a heart operation, a serve in the Vimy area who's still PEOPLE spokeswoman for the Cable News healthy enough to make the trip. ing in Trenton; Portage La Prairie; Greenwood, Nova Scotia; and Moose Network said. Air force reunions tell the story about Jaw, flying Harvards, Vampires, Sabre jets, T33's, Tutors. The 63-year-old King, who has the fliers lucky enough to survive the fighting, says the been married seven times before, deep-voiced, 75-year old. Each reunion sees fewer faces "We made friends in all different parts of the country wed his longtime fiancee Shawn and they're all showing their age. and found them to be excellent people." They visit when they can. Southwick in a private ceremony in Branch had already been in the air force for three years Los Angeles, CNN spokeswoman before being posted to Lille Vendeville, France, for a few But when it came time to settle down in the early Maggie Simpson said. 1970s, they returned home to southern Alberta. They dis months in early 1945. Lille is very close to the First The couple will spend the week World War Vimy Memorial he will visit this month. covered they're westerners by choice as well as by birth. "We like the big sky of the prairies." Branch expects end together in New York before But the first time around, the flier didn't see the memor King enters a hospital Monday for ial to one of Canada's most vicious battles. the Vimy ceremony to be an emotional one, ' 'knowing what I know and what I've been through." an angioplasty procedure to clear "I wasn't there on a sightseeing tour," says Branch. clogged heart arteries, Simpson People here don't have any idea of war but God forbid "We weren't going that way, and we did most of our said. work at night. We were night-fighters,", pointing to the" they should learn what it all means. 409 RCAF Squadron's crest: Media Nox Meridies Noster, "I would hate to see more people gain their knowledge meaning Noon is Midnight. first-hand.'' _— Vets get heroes welcome VIMY RIDGE, France (CP) — Six aging Canadian ericton, N.B. 200,000 troops on all sides. First World War veterans were given heroes' wel Harold Lidstone, 101, was also touched so many comes Wednesday at ceremonies marking the 80th would come to pay homage to foreign soldiers who More than 10,600 Canadians were injured in the anniversary of a key battle of the Great War. beat the Germans off the ridge the better part of a battle for Vimy, which began Easter Monday, April About 1,500 people from northwestern France century earlier. 9, 1917. Of those, 3,568 men died. gathered to commemorate Canada's victory at Vimy "It was such a long time ago," said Lidstone, who "I think from that point of view it came at a high Ridge, a strategic post looming over the surrounding lives in Brae, P.E.I. He didn't fight at Vimy but price but I think it made part of the world become Douai plains. served in a variety of engineering units throughout aware of a country called Canada, with a lot of space, The six men — the oldest 103, the youngest 97 — the war. not many people but determined to play a role," said were deeply moved by the warm reception they "I'm very proud. And very proud to be a Canadi Gov. Gen. Romeo LeBlanc. received. an." Representing the Air Force Association of Canada Vimy was not a turning point for the Allies but it The people of the region around Vimy came in at the service was retired air force captain Ken was a watershed for a young country many in the numbers, old and young, in the middle of a weekday Branch of Lethbridge who served in the Second world still viewed as a British colony. afternoon for the ceremony. World War. In taking what seemed to be an impregnable ridge, And they stayed for the full two hours, despite "It's really remarkable, the crowds that are here. the Canadians achieved what British and French sol beating sun that caused three soldiers in the Canadian It's quite an honor," said Gordon Boyd, 98, of Fred- diers before them failed to do and failed at the cost of and French honor guards to faint. Although Mark laughs and admits some days he wishes he'd stayed on the farm, he's clearly proud of the company's success. The Sauer smell of success He describes a global business as a big, small business. As it grows you need more experts like lawyers and accountants, he says. "Even with an education, you can never be so foolish as to think 'Butte brothers electrify world battery business you can do it all. But all those things we were raised, with integrity and the work ethic and common sense, are the same in a global com By JOANNE HELMER tained existing operations. pany as they are in a small business. You can't forget those princi- Lethbridge Herald After expanding in the prairie prov Four southern Alberta farm boys inces, the company bought battery The Sauers haven't. whose father mortgaged his land to companies in eastern and western Over the years, they've hired school friends, "farm boys we knew give them a stake have turned a small Canada three years ago. That gave it a we could work with." Lethbridge company into a multi-mil national outlook. It also has an Amer lion-dollar public corporation spread Trusted professionals are given a piece of the company after a ican arm, called American DC Sys time, to demonstrate how important they are. over the continent. tems Inc., with seven locations. And Now the Sauer brothers are about it's negotiating a joint venture in Mark keeps the company credo by his desk, on a small brown to open 100 Battery Direct stores in France, England, Germany and Italy. plaque. eastern Canada and are negotiating an Last year, CDCSI reported $35 mil It says: "To know me is to know my father." Dad told us "you expansion into Europe. lion in revenue. have the privilege of having my name. Take care of it," he says. Battery Direct is the storefront In February, CDCSI approached name for the Sauers' Canadian DC publicly traded Bluestar Battery Sys Systems Inc., the largest battery dis tems International Corp. in Vancou tributor in Canada. It's the only ver about a deal. Canadian company to supply General "A privately owned company is al Motors. ways restricted by cash flow when Darwin, Mark, Kevin, and Shawn, you're expanding rapidly, but a pub all in their 30s, got their start in 1987 lic company can always generate when Darwin bought Lethbridge Bat cash," says Mark. tery. The deal was to be mutually benefi The other three boys quickly HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER cial. jumped in. DC ACE: Mark Sauer at the shop. Bluestar "has a manufacturing "We loved the farm but farming plant in Vancouver and a research and t didn't look so good at the time and ' 'They told us to keep our heads on development centre in Singapore. The the farm in Picture Butte was not big straight and look after one another," only thing they were missing was a enough for four boys, says Mark, who says Mark. "We're a very close fam distributor. So we approached them lives in Lethbridge. ily." with the idea of rounding out their Alois and Edith Sauer believed in Dad always said he would feel business," says Mark. their sons. terrible if he he found out his kids By mid-March, Bluestar sharehold "They risked everything they'd were fighting one another, says Mark. ers approved. CDCSI became a sub built. We wouldn't be where we are Two sisters complete the family, one sidiary of Bluestar. CDCSI sharehold now without their support." of whom, Mona, sells specialty bat ers own roughly 35 per cent of Blues Two years later, the boys were able teries for the firm. tar shares. to give the deed back to their parents. Mark figures it's those strong fami Now the boys from Picture Butte "It felt good," says Mark. ly ties that helped the company grow are trading on the Alberta Stock Although both parents are gone now, so rapidly. The total trust in one Exchange. they lived long enough to see the another meant one brother could look company's success. after expansion while others main Police say check your insurance City police are asking Lethbridge residents to check out their insur ance policies after fraud charges were laid Friday against a former insurance agent. Sgt. Don Lamont said Willard Thomas Charlesworth has been charged with fraud over $5,000. The 57-year-old is scheduled to appear in court next month, but that could change upon further investigation. Charlesworth, of Lethbridge, was with Charlesworth Insurance Services before moving on to Robinson's Agencies. He left that company prior to the charge being laid. Lamont said anyone who dealt with Charlesworth over the past 1 'k years should confirm the authentic ity of their policies with their cur rent agent or insurance company. "If they dealt with different agents that shouldn't be a prob lem," he said. "There's no prob lem with Robinson's Agencies in that respect." If problems are discovered, peo ple are asked to contact police. -Photo by Chris Cavilla Lamont said the investigation Ride 'em, cowboy was launched after a client discov ered after a car accident he had no Picture Butte town foreman Joe Tokai clowning with street performers during the insurance. Police have since taken takes off on an imaginary horse while Arbor Day ceremonies in Lions Park May 5. 17 different complaints and are expecting more to come forward. McKay Bros. Farm Implements Ltd. m WELCOME * Mr. Craig Sosick We are pleased to welcome Craig to the A G Sales Team Craig will be responsible for the Lethbridge North.area. -Photo by Chris Cavilla PLEASE CALL CRAIG The Piyami Cruisers are an integral part of the volunteer team at the ' Butte hospital. AT ANY TIME FOR ALL Volunteers honored at hospital YOUR FARM EQUIPMENT NEEDS Volunteers are a very important part of today's Each volunteer was presented with a limited health care system. edition piece of art work. The CHR duplicated That was the message sent by Chinook Health 1,325 pictures, which were created by Darwin Region officials and Picture Butte Hospital staff at Lund of Taber, and circulated one to every volun a Volunteer Appreciation Day held at the hospital teer in the region last week to celebrate National last Friday. Volunteer Week. "Volunteers are our link to the community for The approximatly 55 volunteers who lend their the residents of this hospital," said Linda time to the hospital and Family and Community Ballermann, Picture Butte Hospital unit manager. Support Services were also treated to deserts and She added that without the visits by the volun refreshments and were entertained by the accor teers the hospital would be a "very lonely place." dion playing Henry Vogt. - Foreman Tokai and wife NOW OP Shirley have purchased Kasual's Clothing in Picture Butte and will continue the sport embroidery as well as carry a line of men's work Sloamo&w clothes. Mayor Foord, on behalf of Council, congratulated Foreman J Tokai and wished the Tokai's well in their business venture. ataMmctiwfmcea Facials Body waxing Pedicures Artificial nails Make-up Manicures and MUCH MORE Located 5 km East of Picture Butte on #519 HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAPER Please call Lisa at 732-4664 GIVES OF HIS TIME: Larry Hankinson at his home in Sunset Acres. to book vour anoointinent at vour convenience Dear Paul, Last Sunday was the first day I actually realized that you were leaving... and that it might actually make a difference to me. When I rust heard of your decision to transfer, I thought, * Oh, too bad. He's so good, but it's probably best for him. Brandi out, find new challenges, have a personal life that isn't the business of everyone in Picture Butte, who happens to have a window in their home! Hooray for Paul!" When we first came to Trinity, I was shocked by how young you were and, since we're being honest here, by how cute you were. That was good, because I figured if I didn't understand what you were saying, or if I drifted off (some people do, you know) that I could be watching something a lot homelier up there! But I guess I started listening... My kids actually heard you on occasion. I knew this during one prayer when you asked for help for those who were hungry and Doug poked me and said, *Tm hungry!*' They would be disappointed when I would drag them to church, only to findtha t you were away for some reason or another, If a crisis arose at home, you were one of the first people I would think to call on for guidance, (Although I didn't hit you up every time - I'm sure "crisis" is Greek for "teenager"!) There have been Sundays when I came to church with an issue in my heart and there you'd stand, preaching - or shall I say "reaching" and you'd somehow have it figured out what my trouble was. It was like your message was mine alone and the you'd look me right in the eye. Very tricky, Paul! But I could then go home thinking," I can manage this", whatever it was. That's what triggered me on Sunday. You set the mood, the music was so powerful and then - dam - mat eye contact of course, the tears started and I wondered, "Why is it that people become more precious to us when we know we're losing them?" Not too bright But know this Paul, you have been a treasure to our charge and you have been appreciated. Your choice of career is not an easy one. You have been human with us, but also a great liaison. Ihope nothing but the best for you on your next adventure. God Bless! We renewed our baptism pledges of transformation, renewal and dedication. Then we determined that Paul, with the major change looming on the horizon, would benefit from total immersion. And, as you can see, it happened. Unfortunately (or fortunately, as the case may be), Diane Casson suffered total immersion as well! I was reminded that in the early days, total immersion baptisms often took place in horse troughs. Paul, do consider yourself lucky - a swimming pool is certainly luxury by comparison! submitted by Barbara Gullickson Trinity United Church Mission Statement Trinity is our spiritual home. God gathers us together to live and grow in Christian faith. Through Christ's generosity, our doors are open to all; Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we each have something to give; Through God's purpose, we seek justice and peace in our world. Trinity is a place of love, thankfulness and joy; Praise be to God who renews our lives and the whole creation! DINNER DANCE: Ed Bayly and Elaine Jagielski rehearse a scene from Neil Sir Ericksen's Family Restaurant Oct. 17 and 18. The dinner theatre is beinq present* $25 per person at Ericksen's. Rev. Paul Taylor and Shelly Taylor work on a program for Sunday's service. 'Butte minister heading west • By CHRIS CAVILLA "That's has probably been the The bond that has been created saddest thing this year," Taylor between the United and Catholic A six year tenure is coming to notes. churches in Barons and 'Butte also an end for a Picture Butte minis Taylor says he is looking for stands out in Taylor's mind. Once ter. ward to the new challenges of his a year the churches have a joint Rev. Paul Taylor of Trinity move to Victoria. service and also work closely to United Church in Picture Butte "There will be a lot of new chal gether during charitable events. has decided to make a move to lenges like working full-time with Taylor says he decided to be Victoria, BC, where he will co-pas another minister and the church come a minister when he was 19. tor a large church with a friend. will be larger." The congregation After experiencing'a leadership "After six years I feel I have giv size Taylor currently presides over role for the first time in Picture en all I could... It's time to step is about 200 people. The concrega- Butte he is confident he made the Hot rod! aside and let someone else lead," tion of his new church on right choice. Jack Renner stands beside his car which earned him three says Taylor Vancouver Island is approximately "I couldn't imagine a better line awards at this year's Piyami Cruiser's Show and Shine held Taylor is no stranger to the 600 people. of work being involved in people's in 'Butte, last Saturday. west coast. Six years ago, before Taylor admits coming to,'Butte fives and creating meaning. It's a coming to Picture Butte, Taylor when he was just a young man phenominal thing," he says. completed his Master of Divinity was made a lot easier due to the Taylor says he is really going to at the Vancouver School of receptive residents of Picture miss the friends he has made in Theology and resided in Vancouver Butte. the community and the intense for 10 years. "Its been amazing. Picture tennis rivalry he has going with Poor water and foul According to Taylor, relocating Butte was a pretty easy communi Hal and Boyd Nummi. is something he gave a lot of ty to fit into." This summer, Taylor plans on thought to before making his final However, Taylor still cannot continuing his bike ride across odors result in petition decision. comprehand how he was not Canada with a friend. In the last "After thinking about it really thrown off the Turin Rustlers two summers, the avid cyclist has • By CHRIS CAVILLA wife always boil water or buy carefully over the fall, I decided it hockey team for shear lack of scor completed the 2600 km treck from bottled water and adds he has was time to leave. It was the hard ing ability. Vancouver to Winnepeg. He plans A petition is being circulated never seen the air and water est decision I have ever had to Highlights for Taylor during his to cycle from Winnipeg to Toronto in County of Lethbridge towns quality so poor in all his years make, things are really good here," six years in' Butte include visits by this year, which will entail 2100 and hamlets demanding the in Picture Butte. adds the 32 year-old. national heads of the United km of highway. provincial government take con "I am not doing it for myself, Taylor also presided over Church Stan McKay and Marian "At this rate we will have gone trol of the manure management I am doing for the children. It churches in Barons and Nobleford. Best and a missionary exchange around the world by the time we situation in the County of has gotten to the point of no re "Its been a full load, that is for program involving a women from are 56," says Taylor smiling. Lethbridge. turn." sure," he says. Zimbabwe and people from the Taylor's last day at the pulpit in Edward Malmberg, 66, who Malmberg says he blames no Earlier this year, the church in Picture Butte area. Another high 'Butte will be June 8. His replace has lived in Picture Butte his one farmer for the situation but point for Taylor was training a stu Nobleford closed due to low num ment, Jeff Chant, will be arriving entire life, has organized a door- puts the blame on the county for bers causing people to relocate to dent from Vancouver who complet from Halifax with his family on to-door campaign to get signa their lack of action over the either Barons or 'Butte. ed his internship in April. July 1 to take over pastoral duties. tures of support for his manure years. control recommendation. The petition has been in cir "My ultimate goal is to get in culation in Picture Butte, to legislation that all counties Coaldale, Nobleford and Barons have a bylaw like this or similar since Aug. 18. to this. People have no place to The petition is being brought Community centre lot to be paved go for help," says Malmberg. door-tb-door in Coaldale, The petition recommends all Nobleford and Picture Butte. In Picture Butte town council has One quote priced the paving of sight up to help alleviate some of liquid manure be shanked or Barons, anyone interested in approved the paving of the 945 square meters of the lot which the problems we have had over the buried in the ground and solid signing the petition can do so at Community Centre's parking lot was estimated to cost approxi years," Mayor Bert Foord said dur manure be tilled into the soil on the bank or town office. and driveway. mately $8,000. ing deliberations. the same day as it was spread, According to Malmberg, re Councillors carried a motion However, councillors opted for "It will be a nice improvement minimizing contamination of sponse and support for the peti unanimously approving the job the second quote which would have to the structure." water and odor. tion has been great. which is expected to cost about the entire 1505 square feet of the The money for the job will come "I am sick and tired of phon He says in covering only four $13,000. lot paved reaching to the back al from the town's community centre ing the county and getting blocks in Picture Butte, he has At the meeting, councillors dis ley of the building. and building reserves. The re laughed at and then turning already obtained over 160 cussed two quotes from Wells "I think we should seriously serves include a $10,000 donation around and phoning Edmonton names. Construction Ltd. consider this job and cleaning this the Ag. Society. and it is not in the Environment Malmberg plans to bring the Act so they can't do anything," petition to Edmonton sometime he adds. in November and present it to »- Malmberg says he and-his the legislature. • - * - - • • ' ••'* Casson gets post as Reform shadow critic By JOANNE HELMER Lethbridge Herald One of the promoters of the Oldman River Dam is now the Reform Party's deputy critic of the environment. Lethbridge MP Rick Casson, sworn in this week, was a 1 strong supporter of the dam while mayor of Picture Butte. Party Leader Preston Manning announced his shadow cab inet Friday, naming all Reform MPs as either a critic or deputy critic. Casson was also a member of the Southern Alberta Water Management Committee that advocated construction of the dam. Alberta and national environmental organizations fought the dam in feder al court and at a federal environmental review in the early 1990s Casson says although environment is a hot topic, he asked for the position. "I've had an interest in it in the past and some exposure on the water man agement committee and from living in an agricultural community ' he says. "We've gone half way toward messing up the environment and we must reverse that. At the same time, we have to make sure we can still feed our selves and enjoy a style of living people will accept." Casson says the Liberal government's proposed Endangered Species Act is one new issue constitutents discussed during the election campaign. "Farmers and ranchers are quite concerned about it. I intend to work closely with them on that. We have to get the environmentalists and the stewards of the land to work together." Casson will spend the next couple of months studying environmental issues and talking with groups. B.C. MP Bill Gilmour is the Reform Party's environment critic. HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAP ON THE SET: Elisha Rasmussen 1 Heinen closes the books on 33 years of teaching • By SCOTT SAKATCH opened, Immanuel Christian was host to about 680 students. He's been with Immanuel "I never had that feeling that I Christian school for so long he's al needed a change," says Heinen. most considered part of the build "The school itself was always ing. changing." But at the end of this month, There have been other changes, Henry Heinen will be teaching his as well. Like most teachers, last class and saying good-bye to Heinen says the amalgamation of the school he has taught at for the school boards and cuts to education past 30 years. funding stand out in his mind. But "I guess you could say I've had a he also notes the private school is pretty good run," the 55-year-old finally receiving the recognition says with a laugh. from the government he believes it Heinen started his teaching ca deserves. reer in Winnipeg in 1964, teaching After 30 years of working there for three years. During that around children, Heinen admits time he met his. future wife Linda, leaving the school will be a mixed who also worked at the school. blessing. He says he's looking for In 1967, he moved to Immanuel ward to spending more time with Christian and has been there ever adults, but adds his students have since. Heinen says he realizes how kept him young over the years. rare it is for a teacher to stay in "I'll miss the interaction with one place so long, but adds young people, the emotion they put Immanuel Christian isn't a typical into everything." school. Heinen won't be far from kids, "It's not the same school it was though; he and Linda have been when I started out at all. It's grown foster parents for years and there's from a really small school to a real always some small feet padding ly big school." around their Picture Butte farm. Heinen says that's what has Once he turns in his chalk, kept him interested for so long. Heinen plans to take a long vaca When the school first started in tion and do nothing for a while. He 1962, it had only three teachers. says he's considering working with By the time Heinen came along, it the school in an advisory and had grown to nine teachers, then fundraising capacity, but for how -Photo by Scott Sakatch added a high school in 1976. he'll just tend to his farm and re Henry Heinen looks forward to putting his feet up for a while after retirement. Before the Taber Christian school lax. OPEN HOUSE CaSSOn Wins With From the mouths of babes Saturday 11:45 till 1:45 Editor: I'm a realtor in town and about two weeks ago I was tak landslide majority ing my son Chris to a soccer practice. As we were driving my son stated, "Boy Dad, that Rick Casson sure has a lot of Casson says he is pleased with houses for sale. He probably sells more than you." I By CHRIS CAVILLA the election results at the federal A 10-year old perspective on the federal election. level and the ground the Reform DAVID AGEMA Landslide, annihilation and party has gained over the last four Lethbridge one-sided are a few words that come to mind when contemplating years. 347-18 Street last week's local results in the fed "We did gain seats and we will North eral election. be a strong op Newly elect position party," Half block from Westminster he says. ed MP Rick MP has work I School. Several attractive Casson notes financing options are Casson of the his party still Reform party available. For more has some work information call Ray Hanson faced little op to do in 329-0780 or 380-0493. MLS. position from Ontario. cut out for him | the beginning of "We are con the ballot count cerned over the to when the fi Congratulations to Lethbridge MP Rick Casson on lack of support his appointment as a deputy critic of the environment in nal votes were in Ontario and tabulated, last we will have to the Reform Party shadow cabinet. Monday. analyze that as Although the environment failed to hit the spotlight At the con RICK CASSON a party," he during the federal election campaign, there are no clusion of the . headed for Ottawa says. shortage of issues which should give the new face on night, Casson Casson's owned 22,611 the Hill ample opportunity to dig in to his new political first trip to surroundings. votes. over Ottawa as an MP will be on June three times as many votes as his And the timing could not be better, given the debate closest opponent Liberal Jim 18 to attend an initial caucus meeting. More immediate plans here at home over the balancing act between southern McGee, who collected 7,773 votes. Alberta's economically vital livestock industry and its "To know you have over half for Casson are to establish his lo the people behind you, it gives you cal headquarters. impact on the environment and, ultimately, the health of a lot of confidence," says the for "I want to get the office set up, us all. mer Mayor of Picture Butte. get the staff in place and open the Casson, as former mayor of Picture Butte, a commu Casson admits his campaign office for business," he says. nity in the heart of cattle country, has the profile locally team'had a goal to attain a higher Casson says he plans qn target and now a venue nationally to help along a constructive vote percentage than in the last ing the concerns of the Lethbridge constituents which include parts dialogue between the industry, its watchdogs and citi election, which they achieved suc zens concerned for their health. cessfully. of the social safety net, the Young According to Casson, over 700 Offenders Act and gun control. He Although water quality is a matter of provincial ju people helped at one point or an adds the unity question will also risdiction, such basic environmental concerns are other during his campaign. receive Reform focus. shared by all Canadians. The County of Lethbridge may "The one thing that really im "Western Canadians want to have the largest concentration of livestock in Western pressed me through the whole keep this country together and so Canada, but we do not corner the market on seeking thing isthe-people that came for does the Reform Party." answers to questions of environment versus industry. ward without hesitation and com On a more local level, Casson mitted hours of time," says plans to familiarize himself with Casson. "That part of it was unbe the constituency and become a lievable.11C V C**-/*v*." __^ (see PICTURE,—' Page 3) Picture Butte will still be home will continue living in Picture Butte. (continued from Page 1) The other election results for the Lethbridge con recognized face around southern Alberta. stituency are as follows: Conservative candidate Greg "I want to develop a real relationship with all areas Weadick, 7,328 votes; NDP Victor Lough, 2,170 votes; of the constituency. I want to make myself available to J.C Lessard, 304 votes and Christian Heritage Party the people and to organizations and become involved in activities in southern Alberta," says Casson, who candidate Nellie Slingerland, 361 votes. A BlPODY CROWBAR? YOU t>lPNT6lVE A SLOOl> SPATTfcREP T-SHIRT? GIVE HIM ENOUGH CLEARLY, Y0UVE VIOLATE* TIME TO PISPOSE OF THE SUSPECT'S ft6HT$»; THE EVIDENCE Rick Casson Reform Candidate, Lethbridge September Vows Tom and Amelda Mossing of Brooks and George and Deb Chronik of Taber are pleased to announce the forthcoming BIRTHDAY WAVE: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II waves to March vows marriage of their children, Tara and the thousands of well-wishers Saturday. P PHOTO Aaron. The wedding will take place Beatrice Murray and Brooks Home September 6, 1997 at St. Mary's Catholic were united in marriage March 15, Church in Brooks. 1 Queen celebrates 1997 at Jasper Park Lodge. Beatrice is the daughter of Charles and Wilda Murray of Picture Butte. Brooks is the JU 4E official birthday son of Randy Home and Cheryle Home of Langley, B.C. They are living in LONDON (AP) — The Queen took the salute Terrace, B.C. where Bea is teaching Saturday at the Trooping the Color ceremony marking school and Brooks is with B.C. rJanuaryZO, J.947 her official birthday. Forestry. Thousands cheered as the Queen took part in the mili tary ceremony, performed by F Company Scots Guards, formed just 3 h years ago. The ceremonies culminated outside Buckingham Palace where the crowd joined in three cheers for the monarch. With the Queen on the palace balcony was her 97- year-old mother, Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and Prince Edward. The Queen^rned_71j\prU 21, but according to tradi tion, the publiccerernony is conducted on the second Saturday in June. Charles appeared in a television interview Saturday night, talking about the work of his Prince's Trust with disadvantaged young people and taking a swipe at Britain's schools. He called for a consensus which recognized the need for a disciplined framework to life. y^'ami/y (SfdveHck Axmo&eettike 50/ft , QS-inMiwiary o/^ue y^c fa r< \ Golden wedding The family of Art and Lillian Baldry wish to congratulate their parents on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniver sary, June 27, 1997. Celebrations will Summer Wedding be held at a later date. Sandra Chudleigh and Lawrence Fremstad are pleased to announce their forth coming marriage. They are the children of Earl and Olwen Chudleigh • and Phyllis and late John Fremstad. The I he TamilL) of wedding is planned for July. RUTH WRIUHJ will be holding an The children of Allen & Norma Owens open ho in h onop o fh< wish to invite friends and family TOTH BIRTHDAY to celebrate their on 50th Wedding Anniversary 50th anniversary on June 20 at the Magrath Senior Centre Sunday, riovember lb between 7 and 9 P.M. Congratulations to Marcel and Ruth 2-6 P.M. No Gifts Please. Maheu on their 50th wedding anniversary, today, June 28, 1997. at the KOZLJ Korner Family and friends will celebrate this Manton, Alberta occasion in July in Edmonton. Happy "Mth" Birthday Happy Happy •lam> Itiouu <>r 75th Big 85th Lou Siray TO 65th EMIL Birthday Splash KUBIK for *?*,V_W» Leonard Dunn Sunday, There will be an open house to celebrate on July 27th Love from your kids, Wednesday July 2, 1997 3 P.M. 2 -1 pm grandkids and Love Lally, at her son, Henk Brouwer's home. and your Turin School. ! south of the Piyami Lodge great-grandkids. in Picture Butte Everyone Welcome ^ J family Congratulations Elaine Fress The Alberta Treasury Branches Parents, Tom and Mary Jane Hunt take pride in acknowledging (Tresek) of Nanaimo, B. C, and Grandparents, Mike and Ruth Hunt the 20 years of dedication that of Lethbridge and John and Stacie Elaine Fress, of the Lethbridge Tresek of Blind Bay, B. C, formerly main branch, has given to her of Picture Butte, proudly announce profession and to our cus Christopher W. Hunt received his Kathleen Price degree in Bachelor of Arts with tomers. honours, from The Royal Military Happy 85th College of Canada. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of The Royal Birthday! Canadian Armour Corps. I^£J Alberta Treasury Branches 1 Guaranteed Financial Services It's A Poy! fb) KOMM/PETA Stephanie & Mark are pleased to announce the safe arrival ot their son TRAVIS CHASE Porn Saturday June 21, at LRH. Grandson to Mr. & Mrs. Les Peta of LethPridge, Ms. Loretta Sorensen of Picture Butte, Love & Best and Mr. Fred Komm of Cardston. Wishes From Carol Jean, LYCZEWSKI Tim & Kim are pleased to Gerald & announce the arrival of thier daughter TRISTA JANELLE, Porn July Families 8, 1997 weighing 8IPs 8 oz. Proud randparents are Peter & Marilyn gjordjevic and BoP & Gerry Happy 90tH Birthday . Lyczewski. Also proud are great- Mehalko-Kinoshita Frank. Kountry Style Clothing Bargain finders -Photo by Chris Cavilla and Helen Charlesworth (right) looks through Severtson (left) looks on. Proceeds of the some items at last week's flea market and sale went to the Residents' Council at the Clara's Classic Catering bake sale as Piyami Helping Hand Madeline hospital. Wednesday, September 10 Free Coffee and Donuts Smorg will be served from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Specials and door prizes 333 - Highway Ave., Picute Butte Four teachers leave St. Catherine's school • By CHRIS CAVILLA 18 years at St. Catherine's, also expressed his affection for the It was an emotional after school and the difficulties he noon as four teachers said good had in making his decision. bye to the students of St. "I will always call this place Catherine's, last Wednesday. home," Hakstol told the stu The four teachers, with a dents. combined 70 years of experi John Gregory, who has been ence, are all leaving the school at the school for 15 years, is to pursue other job offers at the making a move to St. Francis in end of this school year. Lethbridge. Principal Terry Kerkhoff will "I never envisioned I would be relocating to St. Joseph's be saying good-bye to the stu School in Coaldale after spend dents of St. Catherine's. ing the last 24 years at St. "It's time to move on," said Catherine's. Gregory. "It has been a great 24 years The fourth teacher leaving and I wonder where it has the school is 13-year veteran gone," Kerkhoff said to the stu Shelley Baier. dents after opening a good-bye Baier plans on pursing her gift. Masters Degree at the "I have had the privilege of University of Lethbridge, while working with many good people taking a part-time position over the years. with the U of L faculty. "You learn from your col "I am really going to miss leagues but the thing I always the family atmosphere of this enjoyed most is the kids. The school. The kids are tremen classroom has always been my dous here," she said. first love." The fourteen teachers that Kerkhoff said he is changing have opted for the early-retire -Photo by Chris Cavilla jobs for the professional and ad ment package offered by the St. Catherine's teachers (left to right) Terry ored by the students of St. Catherine's. The ministrative challenge which Holy Spirit School Division this Kerkhoff, John Gregory, Ken Hakstol and four have a combined teaching experience will accompany his associate year created a lot of teacher's principal position in Coaldale. openings throughout the dis Shelley Baier relaxing after they were hon- numbering 70 years. Ken Hakstol, a teacher for trict. Couple loves gardening • By CHRIS CAVILLA Mary says she selects flowers that are easy to grow for her gar It's like a piece of paradise den, giving her a natural helping has been cut out and placed in a hand at her favorite hobby. backyard in Picture Butte. "I like to plant it and watch it A variety of knee-high flowers come up and then nurture it," ex and vegetables blanket the yard plains Mary. owned by Joe and Mary Holcek "Tb me it's relaxing... It make giving the place a relaxing, color me feel better," she says admit ful atmosphere. ting at the end of some days she The Holcek's, who have been is extremely tired. married almost 59 years, began When asked what her favorite their preparation and ground part of her hobby was, Mary re work for the huge garden and sponded by simply saying; flower bed in April. Since then, "Everything is my favorite part." Mary spends about three hours Other hobbies for Mary in per day caring for her beautiful clude canning, cooking and mak project. ing jam for her grandchildren. "She is always in there," says According to Mary, the weath Joe, 83. er has been good this year for her Although Joe helps out with garden so far. She recalls a cou the watering of the lawn and ple of occasions in past years garden and preparing the ground when hail storms have levelled in April, his duties are now limit the flowers and destroyed her ed because of his protective wife. vegetables. "She won't let me go into the The Holcek's are uncertain if garden, she calls me clumsy," they are going to enter the Home says Joe jokingly, adding the golf and Garden Contest this year. In course is where he belongs. past, years they have one first "I need my exercise." prize. As well as a large array of The Holcek's have lived in flowers, vegetables including Picture Butte for the last 30 potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cucum years after moving from Tilley. bers and lettuce make up the Both Mary and Joe are natives of garden. the former Czechoslovakia. The -Photo by Chris Cavilla "If I had it my way I would couple, who met in Tilley, AB, Joe and Mary Holcek enjoy an afternoon in couple have been married for almost 59 have more flowers than vegeta have seven children and 18 bles," notes Mary. grandchildren. their beautiful garden in Picture Butte. The years. Picture Butte Lion's Club AUGUST WINNER Picture Butte Lion's Club member LeRoy Howg presenting Mike & Helen Boras of Picture Butte with a travel voucher valued at $1000.00 Brie Jensen works on the year book one last time before retiring at the end of this school year. J Jensen calls it quits after 28 years • By CHRIS CAVILLA Jensen, who has been in the volved with during his time at \mm\i teaching profession for 28 years, PBHS include the Alberta After a 24 year tenure at says he has noticed a lot of Teacher's Association, the Red Picture Butte High School, Brie changes in teaching and with Cross, Boy Scouts of Canada, ju Jensen has decided to call it students. nior high council and the quits. "Cuts in education and finan Minister of Education's The industrial education cial support from the provincial Committee on Student Conduct teacher is retiring this year. government and integration of and Violence in Schools, to name Jensen, 58, says he decided to special needs children into class only a few. become a teacher when he was rooms," Jensen says are among With retirement looming, 19-years-old after taking two the largest changes he has no Jensen doubts his activity will years of engineering at universi ticed over the years. decrease. ty. "It has meant larger classes," "I do not plan on retiring, just He says the social aspects he says. He adds the shop facili changing my career." and the lifestyle which accompa ty in the school was built to han Jensen plans on becoming ny teaching, are what initially dle about 16 students, but in the more active in the business he drew him to the profession. last few years it has typically formed in 1975 which is involved "I wanted to get more in to housed 24-25 students per class. in construction, concrete work the people business," he says. He also says more pressure and residential house building. "I also thought it wouldn't be has levied on teachers over the He says he would like to a bad life for a family." years. spend some time investigating Before coming to Picture "I think there are a lot of new design and renovating tech Butte, Jensen taught in Taber challenges today that I didn't niques. for three years and put in a six face when I started. Society ex year stint with Ford of Canada He also intends to devote Lions member Peter Wigand pects a lot now," he says, refer time to figuring out a way to au in their regional office in ring to the multi-roles of today's tomatically level concrete by is presenting Ken & Peggy Dunn Edmonton. teachers. Since coming south to 'Butte, some inventive means. with a trip for 2 to Los Cabos, Jensen says he has had great Finally he simply intends to Jensen has taught industrial ed times over the years and has the spend more time with his six ucation courses at PBHS and honor of dealing with some great Mexico valued at $1800.00 grandchildren. says they are classes he has en people. joyed thoroughly. "I have worked with a lot of "I like building things and I good students...We have had a like helping students put it on lot of great people graduate from Picture Butte Lion's Club paper, design and build the prod PBHS," says the father of four. uct." According to Jensen, he will The avid photographer also miss working with youth in ex OCTOBER WINNER teaches visual communication tra-curricular activities such as classes and heads up the year golf and volleyball. Also high on book project each year. his list is dealing with students "I am the unofficial school and staff on a day-to-day basis. photographer," he says. Programs Jensen has been in Lion member Albert Meove presenting a trip for 2 to Palm Springs, valued at $1400. to Jean Ann and Florence Drake of Picture Butte. ~~ In this age when rural Albertans are seeing schools, businesses, hospitals and even their towns disappear, something special is happen ^WB_^ W^i HM w^i W^R W^t pRP ^Wl WP Wf^k ing here. The Huntsville School is celebrating 90 years of continuous education. While the original $1,104 frame During the summer, the original school, with its two cloakrooms and a school was moved onto the new site classroom, is now gone, the present by the Van Home brothers of Leth school, a combination of expansion bridge for $275. programs through the years, is doing A second room was soon added and quite well thank you. by 1933 a third room was needed. Huntsville School was named for By 1928, Iron Springs was a the Hunt family, which came to Iron bustling little community and the rail Agnes Creelman was the first teacher atSpring s from the Mani- ___^___ road's arrival helped bring toulin Islands of Lake the popular Chatauqua Huron in Ontario. show to town that year. the one-room Huntsville School in 1907."Tha t Manitoulin ' 'When the railroad Island group homestead came into the area the ed here in 1905 and hamlet really started," , She received $522SO for the whole year.1906, " says Leonard says Haney. "Before the Haney, 82, a long-time school was moved to its resident of this area. i site now, it was originally "They were Methodists, GARRY a half mile south of where and families like the Iron Springs is today." Hunts, Tenants, Dick- For the school's 75th outs, Wrights and Herald staff anniversary, historians Frasers got this region, gathered diaries, school and the school, going." records, journals and per In compiling a history of the old sonal remembrances, giving life to the school the late Marie Sorgard, once a everyday, year-in, year-out operation student at Huntsville. found that Jim of the school. Hunt and William Isaac of Nobleford In 1910 Arthur Manny paid school were the men who built the original taxes of $12,80, and it wasn't until school. 1912 that a map was purchased for the Sorgard says it was built on land school. In 1922 the janitor, Edward purchased from Will Hunt for $15, Reiter, was earning $7 a month and a and Will and Arthur Hunt became the new broom in 1924 cost $1. first two school trustees for Huntsville Male teachers fared better than No. 1574, officially established Nov. females in 1932. Teacher James 10, 1906. The building was complet Whenham's salary was $1,400. Joan ed, and opened in September 1907. Benedict's was $900. Things were The original old school has a single looking up for the custodian by 1936, large room, two cloakrooms, double as Joe Young received $25 a month and single desks with the pencil slots for his work. and ink well along the top. There was In 1947 Marie Sorgard conducted a pot-bellied stove for heat, a water the school chorus and took first place pail, wash basin, tin cup and lamps, to in the festival at Picture Butte. go with the teacher's desk, chalk A teacherage —- a house for the boards and chalk. local teacher — was deemed neces Agnes Creelman was the first and sary by 1933 and a 24x34 foot brick only teacher that opening September. house, on George and Everett Sor She only stayed one year, which like gard's farm, was bought for $100, ly had something to do with the fact which included a furnace later sold for her salary was only $522.50 for the $35. Moved onto the property, the whole year. building was used as a classroom for a Her Grade 1 -8 students included while, then a home. At one time a five Hunts, five Nobles and three stu teacher lived in the house and also dents each from the Dickout, Gibson, taught her home economics class Gloer and Nolan families. There was there as well. a Cox, a Heater and Rothenfluh along By 1958 the old building was gone. with two Tennants, two Powells and ' The last teacherage is still stand two members of the Brady family. ing just to the north," says school sec The school became the focal point retary Lil Kubik. "One of our custo of the community. Besides teaching dians used to live there. Now it has kids the three Rs, it was used for been sold and a family of one of our strawberry socials, Christmas con students lives there. certs, political meetings, a polling booth on election day, and was a place By 1936 all the small rural school of worship on Sundays. Friday nights districts were centralized, under Leth •^TOS SUPPLIED it was often a dance hall, with the bridge School Division No 7. In 1941 ORIGINAL' BUILDING: The original Huntsville School desks forming a perimeter, piled high a new school was built, with four was'one room, with one teacher for Grades 1 through 8. with coats for the younger children to classrooms, a library, a supply room In the top photo, the Nolan and McNabb children, pulled sleep on, Sorgard writes. and a small office for the principal. -by Dandy and Dick, arrive for classes at Huntsville dur Haney says anytime there was a fid Three years ago Huntsville became ing Is inaugural years. dle and a harmonica in the same part of the Palliser School Division. room, there was a dance. The railway arrived here in 1925, and in 1926 four acres of land on the northern edge of town were bought from Jake De Vries, at $35 an acre. Huntsville That was then... school has long history IRON SPRINGS - Through its 90 years Huntsville School's population has swollen and alternately shrunk, depending on the era. Huntsville's population of homesteaders was boosted by incoming Japanese families in 1942 and Dutch fami lies after the Second World War. With the wave of new comers, the school grew, serving up to Grade 12 for many years. But in 1950, Lethbridge School Division No. 7 decid ed high school students should go to school in Picture Butte. Despite that, another addition was needed to Huntsville in 1958. But in 1959 St. Catherine's Roman Catholic School opened in Picture Butte and by 1962 Immanuel Christian was open in Lethbridge, further draining Huntsville of students. Grade 9 students were siphoned off to Picture Butte in 1965. Two years later Grades 7 and 8 followed. Then it was boom time again, with Turin students heading to Huntsville after their school closed in 1975. Today there are 86 students in Grades 1-6 at Huntsville. Many are bused in. But it wasn't always that way. Leonard Haney, a former school trustee, recalls the days when he'd arrive for school on horseback. Haney went to Grade 11 in 1930-31 at Huntsville. Haney still has his 1928 Grade 8 diploma on his ... this is now office wall, from Battersea School, whose students were absorbed into Huntsville when it was closed in the late 1930s. Haney went to Grade 9 and 10 at Picture Butte and then transferred to Huntsville. "The first year at Picture Butte there was no tuition, but in the second year it was $6 a month, and that $60 was more than my dad earned in a year, but he sent me any way," says Haney. • ' "Huntsville was only $2.75 a month so I went there for Grade 11. Dollars called the tune in those days. There was no Grade 12 back then, but it came in a few years later and I went back to Huntsville to get my Grade 12 diploma." Leo Smith of Calgary taught Haney in Grade 11, but left for more schooling, only to return to teach Haney when he returned for his Grade 12. Haney figures he rode more than 2,000 miles on horseback, to and from high school. "You went to school anyway, cold or hot, but in win ter it was real hell," he says with a laugh. "One year I froze my feet and couldn't wear shoes for two months, but I got over it. "It was the best part of an hour to ride from our farm to Huntsville and you did it morning and night. And don't forget you had to look after the horse, care for him and feed him, at school and at home. In December you left home in the dark and arrived back in the dark." His wife, Velva (Noble) Haney, who attended Huntsville the same year Len was in Grade 12, had a 16-mile return trip on horseback each day. There were also horse-drawn sleighs in winter and ""; high-wheeled democrat buggies in the summer bringing the students to school. It wasn't until the 1940s Huntsville got its first homemade school bus — a 1935 Ford half-ton with a plywood box built on the back and a bench along both sides for the eight or nine kids using the bus. Area farmers took two-week turns driving the bus. Huntsville has been home for many of the area's long time residents, including the Reiter, Boras, Kanashiro, Haney, Sorgard, Oshiro and Scully families. Many prominent area businessmen, farmers, ranchers and professionals owe their start to Huntsville School, including Judy Aoki, who became the first Japanese- Canadian to earn her teacher's certificate in Alberta. 6 - SUNNY SOUTH NEWS. Coaldale. Alberta. Tuesday. November 1fi. 1337 Watson celebrates 65 years of business in Picture Butte • By CHRIS CAVILLA der the guidance of his father. "There was never a time It quite literally has been in when my dad said you take the existence since time began in business, I'm riding into the Picture Butte. sunset." i-Jpl* 3W Watson Farm Supply Ltd. Over the years, Watson says has been serving Picture Butte there has been some things he since the town was developed in takes great pride in involving 1932 and this week are celebrat the business. ing their 65th anniversary. "I was very proud of my dad The anniversary has sparked when he was selected as one of some reminiscing by owner Joe the top business owners in Watson, who took over sole re Alberta in 1982." sponsibility of the business after Other highlights in the his father Harry passed away in store's history for Watson in 1985. clude the stores constant pro He says the business began gression. after his grandfather Joe "The thing I take pride in is Watson, who worked in the lum over the 31 years I have been ber business, moved to the here, only twice we didn't expe 'Butte area to begin building rience growth. Almost every houses at the time the sugar year it has been more successful factory was erected. At the same than the year before," Watson time, an opportunity for a store says. arose to sell sugar beet equip He attributes part of the suc ment and Joe and his 16-year- cess of the business to the di old son Harry entered the verse cultures of people who venture together. have made the 'Butte area their "In the 1930s it was tough to home over the years. get started," says Watson, 51. "One of the positives of this "They had to convince people area which has kept business rubber wheels were better than going is all the different ideas steel wheels." from different cultures and the However, after some years of constant demand for equip hard times, the business took off ment," he adds. and has been successful ever Currently, Watson Farm since and today sells a full line Supplies employs about 45 em of tractors and farm equipment ployees who all bring all smile with three stores in southern to Watson's face. Joe Watson sits in his office at Watson Farm Supply which has been in business for 65 years. Alberta. "I have been able to put such As well as enjoying the busi This Friday, an open house a good team together. I am Harry's son, Joe, began work ness atmosphere in 'Butte, he will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 5 proud of the guys I have been ing at the business after school also praises the social aspects of p.m. at Watson Farm Supply able to gather up and put and on weekends at the age of the community. with a lunch being served at 14. around me," he says. "This community is so noon in celebration of the 65 "The reason I learned to play "We are the envy of most oth unique. It allows me to make a years of service. football and baseball was so I er dealerships as far as sales, good living and still live a small could get of work," jokes parts and service staff. I am town lifestyle," he notes. very proud of that." Watson. "I love the community, I have As for the community of After two years of university, no complaints." Picture Butte and how the area Watson, who was planning on Over the past 65 years, has embraced Watson Farms being a lawyer, began working Watson Farm Supply has made Supply over the years, he can at the store after his father suf numerous contributions to the not say enough. fered a mild stroke in 1966. community including supporting "I was getting sick of school "To be able to deal with the local sports team and contribut anyways so it all kind "of fell in same people year after year and ing monetarily to the construc to place," he recalls. be able to call them your tion of the North County From that point on, Watson friends; not many businesses Recreation Complex and the became involved in the business can say that. Most of the people Picture Butte community and at the age of 35 took sole re I deal with are my friends," he Centre. sponsibility of the business un says. Wmm Picture Butte Lions Club member Wes Dofher presenting Lee Stachofski $1,000. for a trip to Reno, Nevado. HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAPEF GOOD FOR WHAT ALES YOU: Shari Pettapiece, barmaid at the Picture Butte Hotel and Tavern, pours a glass of bottled water. Butte folk hope to toast holidays WINNER with a glass of good tap water Butte's back Picture Butte Lions Club member Ed Penner presenting to using taps Barb Angyal of Lethbridge with a $1,700 trip for 2 cruise to the Mexican Baja . Boil water order lifted Friday afternoon By LEONA FLIM Results from a provincial laboratory in Cal Lethbridge Herald gary, also engaged in assessment after testing PICTURE BUTTE — Welcome as water, the Monday, have yet to arrive. news is good for Picture Butte folks. Hasselback said Picture Butte's water quality After a 10-day regimen of boiling or buying may be even better than normal and communities their drinking water, they can once again trust such as Picture Butte and Shaughnessy, which their taps, officials say. have had problems in the past, will be tested At 1:30 p.m. Friday, the Chinook Health again come spring. Region lifted the boil-water order it issued Dec. Alan Pentney, regional engineer for Alberta 2. Environmental Protection, said town "It makes everything a lot easi staff did the needed work along with er," said David Smith, bartender at a Lethbridge engineering firm, a Cal the Picture Butte Hotel gary company specializing in filter "Now it's to the point of going media, and Alberta Environment. through ar i sanitizing everything. Workers replaced the filter sand, "That's, kind of time-consuming improved the piping used for washing but other than that (the lifting) is a the sand and introduced a different welcome thing." chemical coagulant, he said. Smith had sanitized the hotel's "We've now got turbidity of 0.25 ice machine and someone would be in the water versus 0.95 (before the tackling the coffee machine later in boil-water order)," he said. "So on a the shift, he said. Herald staff percentage basis it's much better." Dr. Paul Hasselback, CHR med Mayor Bert Foord, like Smith, is ical officer of health, said the para glad to be back in the flow. site Giardia which had been found in the town's "We'd like to thank the environment depart treated water supply is no longer a concern. ment and the town staff for working so hard to ' 'The water treatment system, the filtration, get everything back on line." wasn't working as well as it should. The work The greatest inconvenience for Foord was get that's been done in conjunction with the engi ting used to the fact he couldn't simply turn on neers in the last 10 days has solved that prob the tap to get a drink of water, brush his teeth or lem." make coffee, he said. Hasselback said the decision to lift the boil- "Everyone's going to be quite happy with the water order was based on completion of the work fact they don't have to boil their water any and water testing results from a private laborato more." ry in Medicine Hat. - SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, Coaldale, Alberta, Tuesday, June 3,1997-7 Remember.. Believe... If you'll remember always there's no goal you can't achieve. If you'll try your very hardest and above all else, believe... Believe that you're a person who has something good to give... Believe that you can make this world a better place to live.... If you'll believe you're needed. and that others like you. Then you're.suce to .find there's nothing in the world you can not do! S Picture Butte High School Graduation IVlay 2A, 1997 \ £ L^>ra 8-SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, Coaldale, Alberta, Tuesday, June 3,1997 SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, Coaldale, Alberta, Tuesday, June 3,1997-9 D f T) C\ T) ^)J Arielle Badarm Kevin Ballerman Christopher Campmans Lee's Heating & Harry Watson Shaughnessy Air Conditioning Farm Supply Garage Daniel Cote Trisha Cox Kevin deKreek Butte Motors & Town of Treasury Branch Farm Supply Picutre Butte Picture Butte t .. •;•;. • * IS Carlene deLeeuw Yves Dooper Stephane Dube Willy Feischhauer Shaun Haney Aileen Kiemele Kimberly MacLean Erin Moriyarna Shimek Scotia Bank Butte Home Berts Haney M& R Rudelich G& E UFA Services Picture Butte Hardware A.G. Foods Farms Farms Contracting Ltd. Insurance \L <: t C t t ^ D C D C D C D f D f D C D r Sheila Nelson Christina Nielsen Catherine Palmer Kurtis Paskal Jennifer Pelletier Ryan Pierson Shaland Reid Kevin Reurink South Alta. Haney Picture Butte Four A Picture Butte Palliser Regional Jack's Corral Cleaning Farms Chamber off Agencies R.C.M.P School Division Repair ^ ^ t ^ D C Kristy Ruaben Shalise Silsbe Matthew Stanko Kristopher Stroeve Thomas Svanes David Trechka Martin VanDiemen Christopher Sakal Eldorado Shumaker Palliser Regional Realty World Shumaker Picture Butte Koster's North County Petroleum Petroleum School Division Picture Butte Petroleum Golf Course Bakery Liquor Store t ^% ^% ^% 10-SUNNY SOUTH NEWS, Coaldale, Alberta, Tuesday, June 3,1997 7 Setteve *} &ut VCy The PBHS The graduates of Picture Butte High School bid a formal Class of '97 farewell to their alma mater May 24 in the school gymna sium. The day began with convocation ceremonies in the afternoon, followed by reception and dinner Saturday evening. The theme chosen by the students was I Believe I Can Fly. Picture Butte Picture Butte Lion's Club 60 Years of Memories Lion's Club MARCH WINNER FEBRUARY WINNER I In honor of the Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary of John and Peggy Housenga their children request the pleasure of your company at an Open House on Sat. Picture Butte Lions member Frank Kostka November 22nd from presenting Jenny & Jerry Barvir with tickets 3pm to S p nt in the Picture Butte Lion member Howard Haney for two to Victoria valued at $1000. afternnoon at the Elks Hall presentins Jim Vance with his tickets for Fort Macleod, Alberta. Buy your new tickets now. 1 st draw will No Gifts Please two to San Diego. Valued at $1400. be on April 2, 1997, for tickets call WATCH FOR OUR MARCH WINNER! Kent 732-4567 Alberta 732-4392 •*, vl H&, 3 APRIL PICTURE BUTTE LION'S CLUB %£r JUNE WINNER John & c?eggy 1937 ~1997 50th Wedding Anniversary LeRoy Howg (Lion's Club Member) presenting a trip to NAPA VALLEY valued at $1800. to Donald Romaniuk of Lethbridge. P.B. Lion's CLub Member Georse Nordquist presentins Irvin & Evelyn Pickerins ]VIAY of Coaldale tickets for 2 to Disneyland valued at $1200. An Open House will be held in honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary PICTURE BUTTE LIONS CLUB of Mike & Kathleen Kostyal. It will be held on November 23,1997 JULY WINNER from 2 to 5 P.M. at the Lethbridge Senior Centre, 500 11 Street South. No gifts by request. Lion's Club member Ed Zalesal presenting a trip to Las Vegas valued at $1,000. to Jim Juris of Picture Butte. Picture Butte Lion's Club member Howard Haney presenting Kevin Morris of Lethbridge with a CRUISE TRIP valued at $3000 Pilots, civilians contributed to efforts at training school NANTON — Ken advice, she applied for Branch and Azalia work at the base, and the Peterson both con next day she was driving tributed to the war a three-ton fuel truck. effort. "I'd never driven a Branch flew air truck before," she says. planes; Peterson "The guy told me, 'Put gassed them up. this truck within two feet Branch was com of the propeller,' and I did ing home from Olds that on each plane. He Agricultural College asked 'how soon can you when he decided to came to work?' I was stop off at a Calgary there the next morning." recruiting station and enlist in the air- She was 29, driving 800 force. gallons of high-octane fuel' "I joined up April from plane to plane. It 15, 1942," says seemed routine to her, but Branch, who was one of her days off, anoth born in Lethbridge er driver's fuel truck and raised in Picture exploded and a worker Butte. was seriously burned. 'Butte resident Audrey Hakanson signs a petition as petition orga His older brother "I didn't stay to the end nizer Edward Malmberg looks on. Alec was in the air- of the war," she says. "I force, and his went back to California to younger brother visit my father. I was sup 700 names on petition Howard would soon posed to be back in two follow. weeks, but I didn't return After initial train for a month. When I got ing in Edmonton back my job was gone." where he learned She lives in San Diego Morse code, map today and she, Branch and reading, nativigation more than 100 other air- and other skills, force veterans of the High Gordie Boras Branch arrived at HERALD PHOTO BY GARRY ALLISON River pilot training school High River's pilot enjoyed a recent reunion. training school in OLD BOMBER CHARM: Ken Branch, kneeling, Azalia Former pilots, instructors December 1942. Peterson and Ernie Snowden stand next to a good luck and personnel from as far isa"SHOCKING" High River was emblem on a Lancaster Bomber during a recent High away as England and the scene of his first River pilot training school reunion. Louisiana renewed old solo flight, after only aquaintances. bling). I've seen planes in 40!! seven hours and 45 minutes of instruction. Fort Macleod take off and "You try to remember throttle back, only to be everything you've ever blown backwards. You can \ done," he says. "It's fairly have a very short landing in a exhilarating when you're air strong wind. The general rule borne. Then it's 'oh, oh, I got is fly low going west and fly to get this thing back on the high going east." ground again.' " In May 1943, Branch was He completed twin-engine sent to Halifax to await training in Claresholm where assignment overseas. he had a brush with southern Meanwhile, Peterson was Alberta's legendary winds. doing her part as well. "I had been in an Anson at Peterson, now 84, was a Claresholm in 1943," says fuel truck driver at the High Branch. "I had the power River base. right off, the nose down and Born in Long Beach, I was going up, like in an Calif., Peterson was living in elevator. The wind comes High River and raising two over the mountains, and it children while her husband rolls like this (his arms tum- was overseas. On a friend's Rainbow Country Esthetics Invites you to book your Holiday Season Appointments now! Complete Esthetic services for men to women. Pedicures Socials Gel Nails Waxing 8c more Gift certificates available - gift giving made easy! Phone Lisa at 732-4664 Picture Butte " Volunteer Pat Deimuth decides to pack it in JOY HICKSON Lethbridge Herald After 24 years as a volunteer with the County of Lethbridge Communi ty Learning Council, Pat Deimuth is retiring — a little reluctantly. SOUTHERN READY FOR BIRTHING: Bobbi McCaughey is seen in her hospital bed at Iowa Methodist Hospital Center in Des Moines, Iowa, in this undated image from television made available Tuesday prior the birth PEOPLE of her septuplets. "I wrote this letter of retirement many times and crumpled it," she says. "Why God, us?" It was difficult to leave a job she'd been so fond of for so long. "I like to help people and I want asked parents ed to be involved in the community. But you can get stale. It was time to look for new challenges and let someone else take over." of septuplets Deimuth, who lives on a farm near Turin with husband Lawrence, has McCaugheys were terrified organized dozens of classes for the people of her community. after learning of seven fetuses ' 'We started out with ceramic lessons-when we got a kiln at the school." From there, she went on to bring in instructors for classes on every thing from sewing, macrame and dying silk scarves to Italian and Chi nese cooking and making fabric cov ers for photo albums. Some of them were held in her home. ' 'Weaving was my specialty. The classes were needed as a way for women to get out and meet other people. Homemakers, especially on HERALD PHOTC a farm, can get caught up in just FABRIC OF THE SOUTH: Pat Deimuth will be missed as a hard-working volunteer. strictly being gardeners and cooks. This gave them more things to talk recruiting instructors. bridge Community College and will about and gave new people a way of "It's a challenge to get people to fill her free time with sewing, boat getting acquainted with the communi work with you," she says. "But the ing, camping and the occasional ride ty." community gave me lots of respect. I with her husband on his Harley- Eventually Deimuth moved on don't think I was turned down 10 Davidson motorcycle. from just crafts classes to organizing times over the years." If they retire in Lethbridge eventu classes such as hunter training and Deimuth will serve one more sea ally, she'll probably volunteer here, how laws affect family farms. son as chairman of Hobby World at she says. She took all the courses herself and Whoop-Up Days, as she has for 10 "I made friends through volunteer went to some in neighboring years. ing and was happy when people said, communities as well. But she plans to retire from that, 'Thanks, I enjoyed that.' That's what She also spent plenty of time visit too. it gave me. The reward you get is in ing and talking on the phone, finding She may take some courses at Leth your heart." out what people wanted as well as HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER A BUSY LIFE: Joan Waterfield, at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital Medical Imaging Department, where she volunteers. To our Joan Waterfield life and living's a stage By JOANNE HELMER and they gave books, movies, and theatre. "I never knew Lethbridge Herald I was poor." Joan Waterfield's lifelong passion for film and theatre Those virtues have been tested many times. began as a child of the Depression, growing up in As a new bride to the vast Canadian prairie after the Aberdeen, Scotland. When her parents couldn't provide a war, she and her husband settled in a two-room house in summer holiday, her mother tried to find an affordable north Lethbridge. alternative. '"Darling, where's the bathroom,' I asked when we What would you like best of all, her mother asked. first arrived. He pointed to the west." Given Waterfield's inclinations, the answer was pre That was the year the gophers died by the thousands. dictable. "I was no hell as a cook," she explains. At home, her "Mummy, I would like to go to a film every day for a mother had cooked while she was either in school or a whole week." member of the women's land army. So all her cooking She made every penny count. She mistakes went over the back fence and often sat in "the gods," in the cheap the gopher population suffered. seats miles from the stage, to get the SOUTHERN Her first year here, she was poisoned maximum number of movies. by a mosquito bite, suffered from hypo She walked out into a chilling rain thermia, got pregnant — and shed a lot and cried for a week when the great PEOPLE of tears as homesickness set in. love of her life, Robert Donat, was "I heard the lonesome whistle as the killed at the end of a movie. She felt it • kVI Imam train went by and it always seemed to be in her whole being when Bette Davis died in Dark Victo heading east." ry- But life is a series of doors, she says. "It was essential to have parents who understood," she "Sometimes you have to bash the one closed behind says. you, or push like the devil to open the one in front of Waterfield was born in 1923 and began watching films you." in 1929. She saw every Academy Award ceremony except That attitude is one reason she joined the Lethbridge the first, which she finally caught in recent years. Senior's Centre at 60, in spite of a friend's warning she She began a theatre career in Lethbridge in 1951. Since was too young. then, she's taught drama, performed, and worked as a the "Some people fall off the cliff when they retire. I didn't atre critic for The Herald. As the oldest living, active want that to happen to me. It's particularly hard when member of the Playgoers, she'll celebrate her 75th birth you've worked all your life. I had hundreds of acquain day the same year that institution celebrates its 75th. tances but not a lot of friends." Her last performance was two years ago in The Cru The centre's wonderful, she says. "It gives you a rea cible. "They hanged me at the end," she remarks dryly. son to go out the door in the morning." In July, she'll read the prologue for Warren Graves' She also volunteers once a week in the medical imaging production of Romeo and Juliet. She expects to continue, ward at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. hoping to play Mrs. Higgins for the third time in her 90s. "Sometimes when I'm waiting for a bus at 7 a.m. and "God willing," she adds. it's 40 below, I wonder why I'm doing this. But I get so Waterfield set out to live her life with the same compas much back. They call me the warm blankie lady." sion, grace, and sense of humor she saw in her parents. "You get out of life what you put in." They had their priorities right, she says. They had style, - Rev. Jeff Chant is looking forward to becoming part of the community in both 'Butte and Barons. New minister comes • — west to Picture Butte • By CHRIS CAVILLA he explains. "It gives you an opportunity A new face is delivering mes to share in both crisis and cele sages from the pulpits of Trinity bration situations in peoples' United Church in Picture Butte lives." and the Barons Memorial As far as his two new church AP PHOTO Church. es, Chant says he wants to con 97 YEARS YOUNG: Britain's Queen Mother is accompanied by her daughter, Queen Elizabeth, outside her Rev. Jeff Chant made the move tinue the Mens Group in 'Butte home Monday as fans gathered to wish the Queen Mum happy birthday. from Halifax in early July to take and the two churches contribu on his first formal job at the helm tions to Africa and other develop of churches in 'Butte and Barons. ing nations. He adds he wants to Chant says he was given 10 lo focus on the communities and of Fans turn out to wish cations in Alberta to choose from fer support for personal and spir and he selected 'Butte as his itual development. number one choice. Chant, who recently complet "The agriculture-based econo ed his Masters of Divinity, was Queen Mum happy 97th my and the spiritual maturity born in Truro, Nova Scotia and and activeness of the congrega notes many differences between LONDON (AP) — The Queen Mother Eliza into her chauffeur-driven golf cart to go a tion," he says are two reasons he eastern and western Canada. beth celebrated her 97th birthday Monday, col greater distance along the line of well wishers, opted for Picture Butte. "The amount of difference in lecting bouquets, presents and good wishes chatting with some and accepting cards and "It is not a dead congregation, the distance I can see," says from a crowd of admirers outside her London gifts of chocolate and flowers. they are very active," he notes, Chant jokingly about the flat home. "I know that she is a woman who already has adding his experience on farms prairies. "I can't believe how good she looks today. everything, but somehow you still want to give also drew him to the area as well In the near future, Chant, his She seems to look younger as the years go on," her a present to show that you wish her well," as family living close by in wife Holly and their four month- said David Allen, who gave an engraved crystal said Margaret Taylor of London. Calgary. old daughter Amelia plan on vase to the mother of Queen Elizabeth. Julia McCarthy-Fox brought her 14-month- "I had a little bit of experience moving into a house they recent He was among more than 1,000 well wishers old baby, Zachary, along and spent more than on farms and I really enjoyed it." ly purchased in Picture Butte. gathered outside Clarence House to greet the 24 hours waiting outside Clarence House. Chant says he knew he want "We are looking forward to be Queen Mother. "The Queen Mother's steward told her we ed to be involved in the ministry coming part of the community." Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stood with had been out all night, and she said that she since he was in his late teens. In his spare time, Chant en his grandmother at the gates of her home as the hoped that we had not been too cold and asked "The diversity of the job and joys golfing, playing hockey, fifes and drums of the 1st Battalion, the Royal if it had rained on the baby. experiences, and the interaction working with wood and playing Regiment of Wales, marched past playing ' 'We wished her a happy birthday and gave with people in crisis situations," the piano. Happy Birthday to You. her a birthday balloon and some flowers. It was The Queen Mother walked past the crowd, well worth staying out on the pavement for," leaning on a walking stick. She later climbed McCarthy-Fox said. first Stampede Countrytime Raymond Community Center Theatre 8:00pm July 23 Adult $7.00 Child $4.00 Senior $6.00 Renae and Wade Arnold HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAPER BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: Handi-Bus manager Judi Rutledge talks with long-time client Gord Horton. Aug. 16., 1997 Henry and Glennda Ballin are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Renae Alyce, to Wade Judi is a Handi advocate Scott, son of Raymond and Debbie Arnold of Sylvan Lake, Alta. The mar riage took place at Southminster United Church with Rev. William Mayberry for more accessibility officiating. After honeymooning in Nashville the happy couple is residing By LEONA FLIM maintenance, while also maintaining her former duties as in Red Deer, Alta. Lethbridge Herald office manager. It was all on a lark, she says. That role includes supervision of two dispatchers, one But heading downtown by wheelchair one summer office clerk and 16 drivers, among other duties. afternoon was an experience that taught her a lot — and "(Having the position) means I can make things better perhaps even planted the seeds of sensitivity she would for the disabled people in our society, in our community," need for the job she would one day hold. says Rutledge, who joined Handi-Bus about 10 years ago It happened in childhood, when Judi Rutledge (then as a government-sponsored office clerk. McCulloch) was about 12. ' 'We can hopefully keep costs down She was with her cousin, who was as much as possible so their fee doesn't in a wheelchair due to a brittle bone SOUTHERN go up." (Current fee is $2.50 or $3 per disease, and the two were heading one-way trip depending on vehicle.) downtown for a childhood activity. In addition, shaving minutes off Getting there was the challenge. PEOPLE schedules is a priority to reduce client The Handi-Bus in those days would waiting time, as is fundraising to allow only take her cousin to school, so he continued vehicle purchases. had to use the city bus for recreational ventures. On this Lethbridge Handi-Bus has about 2,000 registrants and occasion, McCulloch decided to use her cousin's old provides an average of 400 trips per day for elderly or wheelchair and go along for the ride. disabled people venturing out in the community for work, "(When boarding the city bus) he would just slide on play or other reasons. his bum and pull the chair after him," says Rutledge, "It just gives you a healthy outlook on life," says Rut today operations manager for the Lethbridge Handi-Bus ledge. "I can just imagine if I was housebound and Association. couldn't get out and see anyone or do anything — I don't "I think I finally stood up and pulled the wheelchair in imagine I'd be very happy." because I couldn't manoeuvre myself and the wheelchair Rutledge's step-sister, who has cerebral palsy and uses together." two quad canes, is among Handi-Bus clients. She and the The importance of wheelchair-accessible transportation fellow she lives with both use the service daily to get to was burned into her psyche by that experience, as was the work at the Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alber whole issue of attitudes toward people in wheelchairs. ta. ' 'A lot of people just ignore you like you aren't there,'' "They would virtually be housebound if it wasn't for says Rutledge during an interview in her office at the Bill us," Rutledge says. Kergan Centre. In addition to individual clients, Rutledge remains con Fall wedding "(But) it's a lot better now than it was then. I think cerned about the broader cause of accessibility for persons there's a lot more awareness now and certainly things are with disabilities. Kent and Willa Hage of Picture Butte a lot more accessible now than they were." "I think there will always be improvements that can be are pleased to announce the marriage of As Handi-Bus operations manager, Rutledge replaces made. Until every corner in the city is wheelchair-ac their daughter, Tracey Lynn, to Dan Ken Blampied who retired earlier this year. She oversees cessible, with a ramp, then we're not where we want to Hartley, son of Isobel Hartley of Moose . everything from scheduling to vehicle purchases and be." Jaw, Sask. The wedding took place on Sept. 27, 1997 at the First United Church, Maple Creek, Sask. and was followed by a visit to Fort Walsh and a private reception at the Cypress Four Seasons Resort. The couple is residing in Regina, Sask. Indian Battle may get facelift City planning a survey to decide whether to fix up picnic areas in riverbottom By LEONA FLIM Lethbridge Herald More than a year after she penned a letter to city council on the matter, Glennda Ballin is glad to see the city taking action on Indian Battle Park., But Bill Brown, president of the Southern Alberta Environmental Group, is less than enamored with the latest plot developments in the urban parks saga here. At issue is a proposal to develop and maintain three irrigated grass areas of about half a hectare (a little over an acre) each at Indian Battle, a low-slung, richly wooded strip of nature in the Oldman River valley. One turfed area would be near the Alberta picnic shelter, one near the Baroness picnic shelter and the third between the Elks recreation area and Whoop- Up bridge, almost adjacent to the river. The city has hired Gaia Consultants Ltd. of Cal gary to conduct a $6,000 survey sniffing out public sentiment on the matter. The company is stationing data collectors at Indian Battle, Henderson and Nicholas Sheran Parks HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER through to Aug. 17. NO WEEDS, PLEASE: Glennda Ballin shows some of the heavy growth she would like to see cut out of certain areas in Ballin, a rehabilitation aide in Lethbridge, thinks Indian Battle Park. Ballin is in favor of a survey which will gauge public opinion on the matter. the city's money is well spent on hiring the consul Battle was to create a different experience from that unbiased reflection of community values. tant. Ditto on any money spent in future for installing of Henderson, for example. "We believe that what's being proposed will pro and maintaining turf at Indian Battle. "I think we should continue to do that — I don't vide us with statistically reliable information that we Ballin wrote a letter to council last year after an think that has been discredited," he says. can rely on (in deciding whether) to move forward unpleasant visit to the unirrigated park featuring Some people may consider long grass inappropri with this or not." drought-tolerant grasses and other plant species. ate around picnic areas but other options exist As for the cost, a report that went to the standing The weeds were more than three feet high, says besides the one proposed, says Brown, formerly the committee on community services and then to coun Ballin. city's urban parks manager. cil pegs the total bill for installing the three areas at "You couldn't even get to a picnic table. It was "You can create an area adjacent to the picnic up to $ 150,000, depending on how many areas are just a disaster down there. It was a disgrace is what it shelters that is mowed a little closer than it is right turfed. was." now, but not irrigated turf." Maintenance would be about $10,500 a year, also Ballin wants to see grass at Indian Battle like she Brown says the park system seems to be under depending on the amount of new areas. sees at Henderson Park and Gait Gardens. She says financial stress as it is, and introduction of more irri Jim Matthews, parks design co-ordinator for the this would help draw both tourists and local residents gated turf only increases the cost. city, says Gaia will analyze the data immediately to an area she considers very much under-used. Beyond that, hiring a consultant seems completely upon survey completion and from that will prepare a "What they could do from bridge to bridge is unnecessary, in Brown's opinion. report. develop that —just cut the grass, put grass in it. It ' 'We seem to be paying consultants for things that Target completion date for the report is the end of could be as beautiful down there as Beacon Hill Park should primarily be done in-house." August to allow presentation to city council in Sep in Victoria." Ron Peterson of the city's community services tember. Ballin quotes city documentation in support of her division says a decision on the proposal rests with For more information on the park survey, call com argument. But Brown says the intent behind Indian city council, but the survey will help by providing an munity services at 320-3020. Chow time! (Left to right) Nellie Oikawa, Maria Family barbeque for residents was hosted Verhoeven and Maria Buckman getting by the Picture Butte Hospital last ready to enjoy a barbeque dinner. The Wednesday. Congratulations to the winners of $1000 each in The Lethbridge Herald's Bingo Game (Left to right) District Deputy Glen Turner, Heather Duban and Gerald Johnson pose Const. Norm Theirren, Ruth Pelletier, with their cheques donated by the Elks. Butte Elks donate to local groups At the Picture Butte Elks final difficult to carry out. to Crime Stoppers, while the vic meeting of the year on June 23, "Their support is very impor tim's assistance program received Pictured left to right Jackie Elks members handed out dona tant to us and as a result the $35. Zeinstra ($1000), Rick Laroque, tions to various local groups and whole community benefits." The local Elks group also organizations. The North County Figure demonstrated provincial and na Promotions Co-ordinator, On the receiving end of cash Skating Club was presented with tional support by donating $200 May Molnar ($1000). donations were the North County a cheque for $1,000 at the final to the STARS air ambulance pro Figure Skating Club, the Picture meeting. gram and $400 to the Purple Butte High School safe grad com Each year, the PBHS safe grad Cross national fund of the Elks mittee, Crime Stoppers, the committee works hand-in-hand organization. Picture Butte Victim Assistance with the Elks club providing help Bodnar says the yearly contri Unit, and the Picture Butte in the Elks two annual steak din butions the group makes are very Swimming Pool. ners. important to the club. Throughout the year, members "It really helps us out and in "Through the fundraisers, we of the figure skating club assist turn it helps them with their grad are able to have a facility avail Elks' members in their bingo du costs," he says. able to the public at no tax cost to ties in Lethbridge, earning them This year, the Elks donated the public," he says. "We are very part of the profit. $700 to the PBHS safe grad com proud of that fact." "The figure skating club is not mittee for their help at the din This year, the Elks Hall gener only supporting themselves but ners. ated $5,650 in revenue but costs other programs and groups we This year, the Elk's donation of in maintenance and upkeep tal support," says Elks trustee Bill $2,700 to the town was used to lied over $11,000. The difference Bodnar. convert the chlorine-based purifi of approximately $5,800 was ab Bodnar says without the help cation system at the Picture Butte sorbed by fundraisers, and anoth of the figure skating club mem Pool to a salt-based system. er $5,000 was dealt out in bers, their bingo efforts would be A total of $100 was contributed donations. Bert & Laurel Foord invite you to come celebrate the 20th Anniversary Local men fined for meat sales of Bert's AG Foods! Drop in for a coffee & donut • By CHRIS CAVILLA tion with delivering and housing examination and mobility and uninspected meat during the respiratory testing. and take advantage of these After pleading guilty, three same time period in the 'Butte Crown prosecutor Peter Scott SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS! men have been fined for selling area. said, "All three men willingly ad uninspected meat in the Picture According to the Food and mitted to their offenses," in his Butte area. Rural Development office, unin briefing to the judge. Cor Van Raay of Iron Springs, spected meat was unlawfully sold Scott told presiding Judge Art Rich Paskal of Picture Butte and to the Turin, New York, Spring Turner that a large quantity of Ben Bell of Lethbridge and owner Point and Cayley Hutterite uninspected meat had been sold, It's A Boy! fb) of Ben's Quality Meats in Picture colonies. Approximately 2500 or attempted to be sold, to local BORAS Butte, have all been issued $1,000 pounds of uninspected meat was farmers for human consumption Wayne and Shelley welcome with fines in connection with dealings seized form the Carmangay and by Paskal and Van Raay. He said much love their first child, JARED with uninspected meat. New York colonies and another Bell had delivered and housed the MICHAEL, born at Calgary Foothills Hospital on December 29, 1997 at The three men appeared in 10,000 pounds of uninspected beef uninspected meat for a period of was also seized from Ben's time for Van Raay and Paskal. 5:02 p.m., weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Lethbridge Provincial Court last Proud grandparents are Gerald and Wednesday morning facing Quality Meats in 'Butte. Scott suggested the judge con Theresa Vanden Dungen and charges under Section 5 of the The investigation was conduct sider a fine halfway between the Michael and Helen Boras. Meat Inspection Act. ed after the enforcement officer maximum $2,000 and minimum Van Raay and Paskal were stumbled upon the illegal activity $500 for the three men. charged by an enforcement officer wljjle investigating a consumer "My impression after talking with the ; Food and Rural - complaint in the area. with them, there is no way it is Development branch of Alberta In order for meat to be legally going to happen again," said Agriculture in Airdrie for unlaw sold, the meat must be inspected Scott. fully selling uninspected meat be while the animal is alive and Judge Turner agreed with the tween July 31, 1996 and May 2, again following the slaughter of Crown's proposal of a $1,000 fine 1997 at or near Picture Butte. the animal. Meat inspection while and imposed the levy with a 60 Bell faced charges in connec the animal is alive involves visual day default period. JiUndi and \famdu axe invited to attend the 80th Birthday Celebration in nonoi or Monica Petras. _/n_ (Dhen Miniature muscle! -Photo by Chris Cavilla Jo Vonkeman (front) leads her miniature takes a ride during the Jamboree Days' pa horse Show Gun, while Esther Vonkeman rade last Saturday morning. Jessie Malmberg poses beside some of her art make up over 100 pieces of art displayed at work which was on display at the Picture the show during Jamboree Days. The club is Butte Art Show. Malmberg's entries helped preparing for another season this September. Jubilant Jamboree Days The rain this past weekend did not dampen also reported brisk crowds and the rain spirits at Jamboree Days in Picture Butte. passed just in time for the fireworks show Large crowds lined the streets of Picture Friday evening. The Singing Hills arrived Butte to watch the annual parade Saturday from Red Deer to sunnier skies on Sunday morning despite threatening skies and driz as they hosted a gospel service in the Lions zling rain. The Art Show and Bench Shows Park, which was also well attended. 1 Threshing days!t Despite a rain-filled weekend, the Prairie in threshing, bindering, stooking and rope- • j yfA'\ Tractor and Engine Society's Threshing Show making and to browse through rows of vin proved to be a crowd-pleaser on Sunday. tage farm equipment and tractors. Due to rain Hundreds of people visited the grounds and wet conditions, the club was forced to throughout the day to take in demonstrations cancel activities planned for Saturday. Earl Dunn (front) and Ray Elliott bind hay ing the The Prairie Tractor and Engine Earl Dunn pitchforks some hay while giving spectators a on a small plot of land near the grounds dur Society's Threshing Show this past weekend. live demonstration in threshing. Firefighter in the making Curtis Watson sprays a nearby tree with the help of ment hosted their annual Appreciation Day last 'Butte volunteer firefighter Jeff Hollan. The depart- Saturday by hosting an open house and barbecue. HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAPER GONE IN A WEEK: Blaine Thacker and wife Sue Evans are excited about the two years they plan to spend in Vietnam. Former city MP off to Vietnam Blaine Thacker and wife Sue independent, and surviving parents are healthy. That makes their departure more possible. Evans don't plan to change They also consider themselves fortunate to be heading to southeast Asia. the world, just build bridges WUSC just happened to be looking for peo By JOANNE HELMER ple to go to Vietnam, which has asked Canada Lethbridge Herald and other countries for technical assistance Blaine Thacker and his wife Sue Evans are helping it to join the world's economic commu about to embark on an adventure. nity, says Thacker. They're off to Vietnam a week from today to But they aren't leaving with the usual stars in work with World University Service Canada. their eyes, expecting to change the world. "The last time I took a leave of absence from "We're old enough to know we're not going the law firm, I was gone 15 years," laughs to change Vietnam very much. But we hope to Thacker, who was Lethbridge's Member of influence a few people positively and that has Parliament from 1979 to 1993. to be sufficient," he says. This time, he and Evans expect to be gone ' 'The more intertwined countries get, the two years, with no trips home in between. more friendships and economic ties they have, "I warned (the children) they'll have to look the less likely they are to feel alienated from after one another because we won't be here," the rest of the world." says Evans. A young Canadian woman already teaching So far, they're not packed but they're already there assures them the assistance is needed and excited. the program valid. Evans, who finishes teaching a summer class "We don't want to go and wreak havoc with in English as a Second Language at Lethbridge the culture. But we hope to help with their Community College Saturday night, also will development and getting them into the world teach English to education students at the Uni marketplace," says Evans. versity of Kan Tho. It was her long-time desire to work in the Thacker, along with a man from Holland and Third World that was the impetus for the trip. another Canadian, will develop curriculum for Almost 30 years ago, she was signed up to a new law school at the same university. teach in Nigeria —just before the war in Biafra The university is located in Kan Tho, a city broke out and put a stop to the plan. the size of Calgary, in southern Vietnam. Two After that, family and work responsibilities francophone and 16 other Canadian English intervened. teachers are al •so signed up with WUSC for Vietnam is a great place for a teacher to go, Vietnam. she says. It's the only country in the world with "We're so lucky to be able to go," says a National Teacher's Day. Evans. "Scholars are revered," she says, "and any But their four children are adults and time a teacher is appreciated, they love it." Blaine moves from backbenches to Bosnia By JOANNEHELMER Lethbridge Herald Blaine Thacker spent many a year in the halls of Ottawa as the Conser vative MP for Lethbridge. It's a background which helped immeasur ably when he joined lawyers from various countries who spent six weeks in Bosnia-Herzegovina earlier this summer organizing municipal elections for mid-September. SOUTHERN PEOPLE Thacker says an independent media and strong respect for the rule of law are two key ingredients to help other countries, including Cana da, avoid duplication of the horrific civil war that engulfed the former Yugoslavia most of this decade. Municipal elections were can celled this spring after widespread fraud was discovered after voter reg istration. Thacker and his group were sent to ensure only qualified voters were registered this time. It was a complicated process because residents could choose to vote either in their old home towns or in the locations to which they've been moved after the widespread "ethnic cleansing." "I'm sure we missed some. I know one guy coming down through the line was a regular Serbian army guy. He had a gun on his hip. I told the interpreter, 'this guy's getting through,' " says Thacker. Fortunately, observers were warned not to be heroes for the sake of one vote, says the man who repre HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER sented this area for almost 15 years in WORKING OVERSEAS: Blaine Thacker after Bosnia. Lessons can be learned here. Parliament before retiring in 1993. Now he practises law with Torry was no danger of being shot." Lewis Abells in Lethbridge and sits as a traffic commis But while Thacker says there are lessons Canadians can sioner in provincial court. learn from the civil war in that country, he is also wary of Thacker was sent to Brcko, a city in a critical Serbian trying to extrapolate too much. corridor in the north of the country, which used to be The rule of law is firmly entrenched in Canada, there is home to a mostly Muslim population. a free media, and people do exercise their vote and turn He accidentally bumped into the opportunity to serve in government out, he says. Bosnia while being interviewed for a different overseas Even so, it's important for political parties and govern posting. ments to promote the "common bonds" people share, "It was really exciting," he says of his Bosnian duties. rather than their "differences," he says. ' 'There was a large number of international observers and "We need to control ourselves." a huge international police training force in Brcko so there FLOATING ALONG: Jamboree Days are a sure fire bet to attract a crowd, especially in the case of the annual parade. On her own or with a band, Ellen loves making music By JOANNE HELMER Lethbridge Herald Ellen Koenen has played in a band ever since she was 15 years old. "I played my first dance in Piapot, Saskatchewan, right around where I grew up," she recalls. ' 'My mother taught me the notes and I can read music. But, mostly, I learn by ear." Now, many years later, she's busier than ever with music. "My husband reminds me I had 15 gigs last month." She sings, as well as plays an electronic keyboard or piano. Her husband Allen bought the keyboard about five years ago, which made it possible for her to carry a full band along with her everywhere. He travels with her, setting up and dismantling the equipment at each stop. "I couldn't do it without him," she says. Koenen, who has lived in Picture Butte for over 20 years, plays solo and off and on with three different bands. She works with Bing Boras of Lethbridge and Vern Mossing of Golden wedding Vulcan, in a group she named Friends and relatives are invited to Ellen's Country Kapers. Dennis and Norma Reynolds' 50th She plays off and on with Ken wedding anniversary to be celebrated Maynard of Lethbridge in Golden with a social and supper Saturday, Oct. Country Express. 18, 1997 from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Less often, she plays with a six- Enchant Community Hall. No gifts piece band called Ken's Krew, with please. members from Claresholm. "The group won the prize at a Hootenany in Claresholm about five years ago. The prize was to play at the big Craven, Saskatchewan con cert. That was some experience!" Residents of many senior citizens lodges and nursing homes in Leth HERALD PHOTO BY YALE BELANGEF bridge are familiar with her work: THE MUSIC LADY: Ellen Koenen uses her musical talent to entertain people across south- she's a regular singer in many of ern Alberta. experiments. She plays what she calls them. Some of the residents of Green Acres Lodge appreciate her so the working man's blues, traditional much they went out Sunday to listen to SOUTHERN Merle Haggard and Allan Jackson, as her performance at the Gait Museum's corn roast. well as Hank Williams-type songs and Koenen also jams with the Blue Grass PEOPLE fox trots and polkas. and Country Society every third Sunday All those dances people liked years of the month at the Scandinavian Hall. ago, she says. Happi) 25th AnniversaPLj Her forte is country music but in that broad category, she "I love music. Mom & Dad! Love, Congratulations Teresa & Cijntliia Jeanene Casson We just wanted CO let you know this is a milestone year for Douglas Munton!! The Alberta Treasury Branches take pride in acknowledging Not only did he turn 50 hut he has also heen a chartered accountant for 25 years. Way to the 25 years of dedication that Jeanene Casson, of the go.'.' During these 25 years Doug has donated Picture Butte branch, has given to her profession and to our countless hoi&s to: 'Lethbridge Little League customers. •Southern Alberta Big League -Prairie Baseball Academy -Etange/icaf Free Church Prairie District -Evangelical Free Church Trust Foundation -Southern Alberta Bible Camp 1 Thanks for your example Dad.'.' J^ Alberta Treasury Branches Congratulations. 1 Guaranteed Financial Services Love From Your We love you: Valerie, Moira, Michael, Melissa and John. 03fe amd<£Mk. (i%Q QJ/UP. am^Qj/im. i&a^mond' Qs4)?wo/el reywetfme Aonow? c/your/wewnce at me mcwyyuzae oft/vew c/d/clvem '/um cmd vOacie &coll on tyfakwaoMj lAe Macleent/i c/Q4^ouauU nineteen, mmdred Kecepfion: C.lunook yfau 1904 - i3JLenUe T/orifi ruLei/ibriaae, yilberla C-ochtaili: 5:00 pm ^Dinner: 6:00 pm eJjiuice to yrollow %^tm M*e . Friends and family are invited to attend the 50thWedding Anniversary Celebration in honor of Gordon <» Open House will be held at the Lethbridge Senior Centre, 500 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge on Saturday, October 4th, 1997. 2 - 5PM. Program at 3:00 P.M. No gifts by request, your presence is *?04tUttf, and "?%Ce*uU HANK SNOW: Hometown honors Di's fairytale life ends tragically/ Crash kills Princess Diana High-speed attempt to elude photographers ends in tragedy PARIS (AP-CP) — Diana, Princess of Wales, who had been striving a build a new public and private life after her turbulent divorce, died today from injuries in a crash Paparazzi that also killed her companion, Dodi Al Fayed. The 36-year-old princess died at 4 a.m. local time after going into cardiac arrest, plague doctors told a hospital news conference. The crash happened shortly after midnight in a tunnel along the Seine River at the Pont de l'Alma bridge. It came as paparazzi — celebrities commercial photographers who constantly LOS ANGELES (AP) — A car crash tail Diana — followed her car, police said. that killed Diana, Princess of Wales, and The death was announced at a 6 a.m. hos her boyfriend early today, as paparazzi pital news conference by Dr. Alain Pavie, trailed the couple in Paris, follows a head of the cardiology department. series of run-ins between celebrities and The Queen and Diana's ex-husband Prince those who take pictures for big money. Charles are "deeply shocked and distressed Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, by this terrible news," said Buckingham Maria Shriver, were ambushed May 1 by Palace. celebrity photographers and trapped in Diana's death from cardiac arrest came their Mercedes-Benz between two cars after she suffered heavy internal bleeding in piloted by paparazzi. the early-morning accident. French radio Two photographers face misdemeanor said the paparazzi were trailing Diana's car charges of false imprisonment in con on motorcycles. Five photographers were nection with the incident. arrested, it said. Alec Baldwin and his wife, Kim The high-speed pursuit ended in a crash in Basinger, were confronted by a photog rapher as they brought their newborn the tunnel that trapped several people in a AP PHOTO AP PHOTO pileup. The force of the crash crumpled the daughter home from the hospital. roof of the Mercedes to door-high level. KILLED IN CRASH: Princess Diana arrives at the LATEST BEAU: Dodi Fayed leaves his home in Baldwin scuffled with the photographer Al Fayed, 42-year-old son of billionaire Royal Albert Hall earlier this summer. Park Lane, central London in a recent photo. and was acquitted of misdemeanor bat Egyptian owner of London's prestigious tery charges in March 1996. The car Diana was in "looked like it hit a Jean Chretien's office expressed his "sad Actor Tom Cruise voiced concerns Harrods department store, was also killed in wall," said Richardson, of San Diego. ness and concern." the accident, along with the chauffeur. about paparazzi in a phone call to CNN "There was smoke. I think the car hit a Al Fayed's and Diana's close friendship on Saturday evening. France Info reported the chauffeur was a wall. became clear to the outside world over the security agent at the Hotel Ritz, owned by "You look at the kind of money that "A man started running towards us telling last five weeks, as the couple took a series of is generated for the newspapers and for Fayed's father, Mohamed Al Fayed. us to go." holidays together in the Mediterranean. these paparazzis — that's why" The fourth person in the car, a bodyguard, Luz said: "The horn was sounding for Newspapers reported Diana first met paparazzis are so persistent, he said. was also seriously injured in the crash. about two minutes. I think it was the driver Fayed almost 10 years ago when he and "I've actually been in that same tun Diana died at the Hospital de la Pitie against the steering wheel." Charles played polo on opposing teams. nel being chased by paparazzi and they Salpetriere in south-central Paris. British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who Films he has produced or co-produced run lights and chase you and harass you U.S. tourists Tom Richardson and Joanna was awakened with news of the accident, include the 1981 Oscar-winning Chariots of the whole time and it happens all over Luz were among the first on the scene. said he was "shocked and saddened" by the Fire, The World According to Garp, F/X and the world." They told CNN they were walking nearby "devastating, appalling tragedy," a Hook. Cruise called for laws to control the when they heard the crash and ran into the Downing Street spokesman said. Diana and Charles separated in 1992 after paparazzi. tunnel. In Ottawa, a spokesman in Prime Minister 11 years of marriage and divorced last year. Diana's life in spotlight not all fairytale happiness LONDON (Reuter) — For 16 years moments of tenderness and passion with the mother of Prince William, the heir to the "I'm amazed that she's been brave Diana, Princess of Wales, was the focus of heir to a fortune, including the Harrods luxu throne. For much of the last two years, how enough to take me on," Charles said at the thousands of cameras as she turned from a ry department store. ever, the princess appeared in limbo. time of their engagement. blushing ingenue into one of the world's But in a tragic twist early today, Diana A multimillionaire after her divorce, she Diana, 12 years his junior, said they were most elegant women. and Al Fayed were killed in a car crash in a filled her life with work for the handful of in love. But Diana, killed today in a Paris car crash Paris tunnel. Police said the accident AIDS and children's charities she still "Whatever that means," Charles added that also killed her boyfriend, film producer occurred in a tunnel while Diana's car was patronizes, workouts at her gymnasium and hastily, a hint of the problems ahead for the Dodi Al Fayed, found that wealth, high liv being pursued by photographers on a motor endless visits to counsellors and new-age cerebral Charles and the emotional Diana. ing and the right connections did not neces cycle. therapists. Diana's childhood had been overshad sarily buy love. Her liaison with Al Fayed added to a sense Her relationship with the media she once owed by her parents' broken marriage. Her 15-year marriage to Prince Charles of stability in Diana's life linked to her courted — even co-operating with a book by She was only six, living with two sisters ended in messy, painful divorce a year ago humanitarian crusade against anti-personnel a tabloid reporter that revealed intimate and a brother on the Royal Family's and, despite a stream of stories linking her to landmines which had seen her make high- details about her failing marriage — became Sandringham estate in eastern England, various men, she appeared to have kept com profile visits to Bosnia and Angola. strained. when the breakup occurred. panions at a safe distance. She once said she wanted to be a sort of At 36, Diana bore little resemblance to the In the early years of her own marriage, The most photographed woman in the ambassador, "a queen of people's hearts," blushing virgin who captivated Britain when Diana outshone her husband, the heir to the world had dropped this reserve with Al and Prime Minister Tony Blair believed she she married Charles in a lavish ceremony at throne, on every royal occasion, drawing the Fayed, however. should carry on her "good works" because St Paul's Cathedral in 1981. attention of the crowds and the focus of the Since their relationship became public "she earns a lot of respect and admiration." The demure, slightly plump, 19-year-old cameras. property earlier this month, Diana, 36, had Diana was frozen out of the royal circle was a fresh face for the fusty Royal Family But privately she was in despair over her been quite happy to let the press capture since the divorce, although she was the and was at first its greatest asset. disintegrating marriage. (Left to right) Larry Oseen, Merl Bowers and The water mill will be erected for this week Leonard Dunn work on a vintage water mill. end's Threshing Show. "1 Parade of Power goes Saturday and Sunday Prairie Tractor and Engine Society ready for Picture Butte and area resi Lions at the Elks hall in 'Butte from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to dents planning on attending the from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m on Aug. the second Parade of Power Threshing Show later this week 16. which will begin at 2 p.m. end can expect to see a new at Vintage tractors will then par Dunn is again hoping for a traction. ticipate in the Jamboree Days pa large crowd to attend this year's The show, which is held in con rade in Picture Butte which Threshing Show despite the con junction with Jamboree Days on starts at 11 a.m. Following the flicting dates of the Lethbridge Aug. 16-17, is hosted by the parade, a beef on a bun lunch will Air Show. He says in past years, Prairie Tractor and Engine be served at the tractor club crowd sizes have ranged between Society. grounds. 1,000 and 1,200 people. According to Leonard Dunn, The main event will begin at 2 Admission to the grounds is $3 president of the society, the 1997 p.m. at the tractor club on both for adults, with an additional $3 show will feature a water-pump Saturday and Sunday featuring charge for breakfast on Sunday ing windmill. the Parade of Power. The parade Admission is free for children un "We hope to have it set up and will showcase antique tractors der the age of nine. pumping water for the show," and other pieces of old farm says Dunn. equipment. The vintage windmill was re "We take all our tracton from cently donated to the society by the club and parade them Leonard Haney. The windmill through the grounds," notes has been lying on Haney's proper Dunn. 3 COMMON PeSTSTHBTCaH ty for the last 27 years. Following the parade, competi "This will be our big attraction tions in bindering, stooking, right now," adds Dunn. threshing and rope making will The windmill was originally take place. A barn dance is slated RUiN a cartaoa DSY HCMC-- constructed in Chicago. for Saturday evening. The windmill will be erected Vintage farm articles and beside the old Nolan house on the equipment will also be displayed grounds of the club, which is lo throughout the two days at the cated one minute south of Picture train station located on the Butte. grounds. The Threshing Show will kick- On Sunday morning, Aug. 17, off with a breakfast hosted by the the club will host a breakfast Taming the wind Shelterbelt planted during dark days of depression has blossomed into a 13-acre oasis near Iron Springs In the dark and, yes, depressing days sky can orient themselves by these trees hops, peonies, iris, columbines, Mal of the Depression, when everything — not surprising considering many of tese cross, phlox, painted daisies, was blowin' in the wind but the answer, them are more than 100 feet tall and bleeding hearts, delphiniums, lily-of- one fact became apparent to the Bublait have amazing diameters for prairie- the-valley, monkshood, lilies and family of Iron Springs: It grown trees. many other kinds of flowers, all thriv was essential to their sur The secret has ing in the lush environment. vival and well-being to been water, right At one time, small wild rabbits, that subdue the relentless from the early days Alvina calls bush bunnies, lived at the wind. of hauling it in Bartz farm, but it appears that the owls And so, they planted a buckets or coaxing wiped them out. basic shelterbelt of cara- it down little trench The Bartz family has spotted white- ganas, poplars, maples and es to nurture the tail and mule deer, foxes, coyotes, ash as an outer bulwark, vulnerable and skunks and porcupines among the and within established JIM thirsty saplings, to trees. Fortunately, the family dog only apples of many kinds, the ditch of nowa investigates, but never molests the pears, plums, oaks, chest days flowing like a twin fawns that have been born on the nuts, lilacs, mock oranges, ASPLUND forest stream among farm. However, the Bartz's efforts to lindens, hazelnuts, Country homes the shadows of the raise chickens have led them to the chokecherries, saskatoons, giant poplars. conclusion that it is easier to get rid of evergreens, and even a A walk through the chickens than the foxes. tamarack. the grove, dappled in fall shade and It's been many years since Frank The farm is now owned by Ken and sunlight, is reminiscent of the rain for and Marie Bublait came from Lithua Alvina Bartz. Alvina is the daughter of est, as rainbows take flight in the nia and planted their shelterbelt north the Bublaits who established the tree shapes of goldfinches, blue jays, robins, of Iron Springs, watered, weeded and belt 60 or so years ago and is able to orioles and hummingbirds. cared for it until it grew to the point of share a lot of stories about this wonder Wrens, whose raspy scoldings don't preventing tears every time the wind ful and unexpected haven on the match their dainty bodies, magpies, blew. It's been a long time too, since prairies. Ken can add some stories of starlings, vireos, mourningdoves, owls, Alvina and her mother smeared lard on his own, one in particular. He was hawks, and the ubiquitousEnglish spar the chestnuts to protect them from the standing by a massive poplar when it rows fly around busily in their leafy cold. was blasted, and subsequently scarred surroundings. But through all these years, the leafy for life, by a savage lightning strike. Once, the Bartz' son Alan cornered a growth has formed a miniature world, The tree sheltered area, in the centre blue jay in a granary, but Alan's wish shady in the heat, calm in the west of the farmland to take advantage of a to capture it didn't correspond to the wind, and sheltered from the wintery patch of water-retaining clay soil, cov bird's wish to remain free. blasts. It has provided a refuge and ers an amazing 13 acres. Speaking of blue jays, they do a great home for all kinds of birds, mammals It has been used by many as a land job of scattering acorns and hence and insects, and a marvellous setting mark. People returning to Iron Springs planting oak trees here and there for the Bartz's to grow and thrive. Ken after a trip north know they're close to around the yard, including one in the and Alvina and their family all contin home when the Bartz's trees, which can potato row. ue to call this oasis on the prairie a be seen for many miles, appear on the An undergrowth of bushes and flow great place to experience life and live horizon. ers, along with some vines, comple it to the fullest. Pilots spraying crops or just out for a ment the woodier growth to complete Jim Asplund is a free-lance writer LANDMARK: The shelterbelt planted 60 years ago by the Bublait family of Iron recreational swoop or two around the the forest ambience. There are ferns, from rural southern Alberta. become a wonderful and unexpected haven on the prairies. Tiananmen Square must be remembered Editor: I take exception to Premier Klein's views reported in your article of Oct. 15: "Klein on China: bygones are bygones". It is only eight short years since the world watched the massacre of many Chinese students in Tiananmen Square. The horrors of those days should not be so soon forgotten for strictly economic reasons. Since that time, more human rights violations have occurred. We should not just say "bygones are bygones". Business concerns should not wholly take precedence over human rights. ROBERT LEE Picture Butte right: Mary Holchek ($250.00), Arlene Keller ($250.00), Rick Laroque Promoti< Kathleen Audet ($250.00). Not Pictured: Darlene Sullivan ($250.00). How sweet it is GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Sugar beets have provided a livelihood for southern Alberta farmers for many years, and at one time there were an abundance of sugar beet factories in this area. However, time took its toll, and now only one of three once-bustling factories is still operat ing. The top photo is of the Picture Butte sugar fac tory, taken in 1935-1945. The factory opened in 1935 and started processing in 1936. The second photo, taken in 1930, shows the Raymond sugar factory, which was the second factory to open in that town. It opened in 1925 as the Utah Idaho Sugar Company and in 1931 was sold to the B.C." Sugar Refinery, which is now Rogers Refinery. The first Raymond factory, the Knight Sugar Company, was built in 1901-1902. It was dismantled in 1913. The third photo is of the Canadian Sugar Fac tories Ltd. in Taber, taken in 1950-1960. It opened in 1950 and is the only factory still run ning today. Special thanks to Avice Anderson for her Photos courtesy of contribution concerning the history of the City of Lethbridge Archives factories. | B* *~s8£S : W**.-.,iC . •__:...:;.-.j WAYNE KOYATA Asst. Parts Manager The Great Pumpkin arrives! HAPPY65TH BIRTHDAY Wilda Murray! The Family of Asta Hage invites you to join us as we celebrate Asia's 95th Birthday. An Open House will take place Saturday, December 27, 1997 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the The Family invites family &\ Picture Butte ' friends to an Open House Community Centre, TODAY 607 Highway Avenue. Sat, Dec 20,1997 at the Trinity United Church, in Picture Butte from 2 to 5 p.m. Quo. *Q l ""•'<< HERALD PHOTO BY RON DEVITT SUMMER SIGHT: The city was treated to the glory of a sight often associated with summer during rainfall Monday. HERALD PHOTO BY DAVID ROSSITER THE BIG SALE: Michael Perlich, 8, left, and brother Joey, 9, help dad John auction pumpkins, Thursday, at Ear l's Restaurant. Pumpkins included giants weighing in at over 250 kilograms to small ones for carving. Sandy Koenen (left) and Barb Murray stand ready Recruitment Fair last weekend in Calgary. The re to greet doctors at the Rural Physician cruitment also attended a fair in Edmonton. FARE-THEE-WELL, DEAR PAUL... The weekend of June 8, 1997 came upon us in a rush. NPC had planned a campout, to be held at Park Lake, and you couldn't have asked for a more perfect gathering. The weather was toasty and bright, the games were fun and there were enough wieners to feed the whole people of God, to be sure! Sunday morning, at Trinity, a crowd of over 200 people filled the pews, to wish Paul a fond farewell. We had songs and skits and gifts and readings and more songs and laughter that shook the rafters. We also shared some tears, as Paul had been a wonderful spiritual leader. We hope that our send off for Paul reflected his ministry to us; one filled with joy, love and a deep sense of God. Merton Mellow strums the Paul Taylor Blues for Ruth Pelletier and the Muddy Daughters (Diane Casson, Shari Barendregt and Peggy Zalesak) MINISTERS MESSAGE Father William McNamara in I have a keen interest in his book, Mystical Passion, attributes international Development and have a section to community. Community worked in West Africa on three is built not by the gathering of separate occasions, the last only a groups, but only by the quality of the year ago when I took a groups of individual relationships that people in youth on a multi-culture multi-faith the community have with one project where we worked with a another. It is when our relationships group of Islamic High School to one another are strong that our students. community, our church, will also be I am married to Holly, who is so. from Calgary and we have a 4 month I arrived July 2nd and already old daughter, Amelia. feel I am beginning to form some For your information, the NPC 'Will God know it's me?" meaningful relationships with people office hours are Tuesday and in our pastoral charge. It is evident Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. that there is already a strong sense I am in the office at various times of community in both congregations, and please feel free to leave a and I hope that over time we may message on our voice mail. I will gain a better sense of who we are as also be holding office hours out of a pastoral charge, as well. the Barons Memorial church on For those of you who do not Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am yet know me, let me take a brief - 11:00 am beginning September 24, moment to introduce myself. I was 1997. born and raised in Truro, Nova I am looking forward to our Scotia and finished my ministry together. May God bless undergraduate degree in Social our church, our community and each Sciences at McMaster University in one of you. I like to think of this as the original Love Boat." Hamilton, Ontario. I then completed my masters of divinity at the Atlantic In Service, School of theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia where I focussed on pastoral Psychology. .yy Rev. Jeff Chant "Perhaps you've heard of me- the lesser of two weevils?" o!^no!ipSAChaplain f0r the University °f Lethbridge, spoke at Trinity, August 24, 1997. Our church contributes to the chaplaincy program annually Playinc for Erin is our own versatile, Merton Mellow. Churches put differences aside for good cause fter it was realized by Picture Butte churches that there were a significant number of people in the area Agoing without everyday necessities such as food and clothing, immediate action was taken by church members. Last Thursday evening, almost 40 volunteers from the five various churches in 'Butte turned up in Lethbridge at the L.D.S. cannery to work together to produce beef stew, which will now be distributed to those in need in the community of Picture Butte. The North County Interfaith Outreach Committee, which was formed only two months ago in an effort to help the less fortunate, consists of delegations from all five churches. Committee members have committed to helping the needy in the area, with the goal of providing so no one has to go with out. This team effort displayed by the churches should be com mended. Church members have put aside their differences in faith and recognized a need in the community and are working together to help an unfortunate situation. With this effort, cooperation is a must and volunteers last week set the ground work for the committee by working effi (Left to right) Irene Bianchini, Diane Casson and helped can stew which will be distributed to the Marilyn Koenen peel potatoes at the L.D.S ciently with each other turning out a large quantity of stew in needy in the 'Butte area. Clothing will also be only hours. Cannery, last Thursday. Almost 40 volunteers provided to the needy by the committee. The volunteers gave by giving time. If there are church members who can not sacrifice time, their contribution can be Butte churches band together in the form of monetary support towards the committee. After all, people going hungry in our very own community is to help feed and clothe needy everyone's concern. ' , >"•••• , Volunteer Steve Mazutinec cuts potatoes for beef stew which will be distributed to the needy in the 'Butte area. Butte churches act to fight poverty PICTURE BUTTE — Five local churches have formed an alliance to tackle the problem of poverty in their neighborhood. North County Interfaith Out reach began in September and has already organized enough church volunteers to can 60 cases of tinned stew and begin a "clothing circle" for donated garments. The five participating churches include St. Catherine's Church, the Latter Day Saints, Evangelical Free Church, United Church and Iron Springs Christian Reformed Church. - 5El$0!$ G$E_ty& To All My Friends And Customers. *':i.:.,.•••••y I •*<-,.• s- Come and " See Me at My New Location GLORIA VIROSTEK pWHUEr" CQ CENTRE VILLAGE MALL Greg Nikles of Rogers Sugar Ltd. presenting Happy Halloween -Photo by Chris Cavilla Sam West of the Picture Butte fire department Tfcmi MacLean (left) and Peggy Irvine pose be- November. Donations are being accepted for with a donation of $1,000. side a huge pumpkin at MacLean Livestock guesses and proceeds will go towards the near 'Butte. A "Guess the Weight" contest is be- Children's Wish Foundation. The winner of the ing held during the calf run which ends in early contest will win $25 and the pumpkin. Santa whispered, "Teach the Children the true meaning of Christmas" The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago-the shining hope of mankind. Red: The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior's <*•&**•„ sacrifice for all. ^SSI! Fir Tree: Evergreen-The second color of Christmas shows everlasting life. The needles point heavenward. The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold- signifying all are precious in the eyes of the Lord. The Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for " V if__vP^___ the Star of Bethlehem. A spooky sight Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds This display at the MacLean's resident near 'Butte gets motorists in the Halloween spirit. of goodwill forever. Candy Cane: The shepherd's crook used to bring lambs back into the fold - A reminder that we are all our brother's keeper. The Wreath: a symbol of the never ending eternal nature of love, having no beginning and no end. Vic and Agi Banbur's home lights up the prairies Even though there are people who extension cords are labelled and stored like lighting along the roofline say that the prairies have a beauty all in the shop. which Vic does himself, the their own, things can get pretty deso "When it gets 20 below," says Vic, whole family is called out, often late when we move into the frozen "I think, gee, I'd better get the lights pyjama-clad, to behold the won hinterland on a dark December night. out." der they have created. There is, however, some wonderful They go up at night because then One year a community group relief from this bleakness as we come Vic can see the effect each string is chartered a bus to come out and upon country places which making although look at the Banbur's Christmas have been set sparkling and he claims his display, and one of the neigh glowing with Christmas basic plan is: bors almost hit the ditch, she lights. One such home is that "You whip them was so enthralled by the beauty. of Vic and Agi Banbur and up — and where People driving by on the high their four young children who they look good, way slow down for a close look, live on Highway 25 north of that's it." and occasionally even turn into Picture Butte. A length of 1 the driveway. A lot of work and planning 1/2-inch PCB tub A fitting metaphor for this is put in by Vic, Agi, and the ing serves as a family project is the reindeer — kids — Matthew, 9, Victoria, JIM lifting and placing one represents Dad, one is 7, Stephanie, 5 and Kelsey, 3. rod, and with a Mom. There's one for each of The children did jobs like ASPLUND helper on each the four children. handing Dad bulbs, hauling Country homes end of a set of out Santa and his reindeer, lights, things go "We really enjoy what we've setting up Frosty, the nativity up slick as a whis done. We sit in the house, turn scene, other holiday decorations, and tle. out the lights, relax and unwind PH01 replacing burned-out lights. The basic color scheme is red and from the day," say Vic and Agi, LIGHTING THEIR WORLD: The home of Vic and Agi Banbur, located on Hwy. 25 north Vic runs his operation like a sur green with some multi-colored twin- who get not only personal enjoy Butte, attracts people from afar as they are drawn to its lighted glory created with 156 geon at work: "Red bulb," may be klers, as Agi calls them, to add variety ment from their work, but the lights shining during the holiday season. the command until the job is complet and visual interest. good feelings that come from ed in all its glory. Once the display is completed with sharing this beautiful project Jim Asplund of rural Southern Country Homes column norma The lights, 156 strings of them, and some of the more challenging moves with their fellow citizens. Alberta is a freelance writer whose appears on the Greenpiece pa_ '• *< . . Trophy winners ! ^^wi, - Bible Stor^ Time students (right to left) Audshoorn were awarded at a recent Casey West, Sarah Reurink and Austin Christmas party for good attendance.