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Since we will all be cleaning and sorting for the Community Garage Sale on May 6, the Village of Milo will be sponsoring a Recycling Round-Up to collect all that old junk, electronic equipment and clutter you don't want, and no one will buy!

DATE: May 6, 2006 TIME: 9 am - 5 pm

PLACE: West side Community Hall Parking Lot

The Vulcan Solid Waste Commission will be supplying a trailer for this event, in addition to our regular recycling depot collection bins.

Examples of items which can be dropped off at the trailer include: Electronics: TV's, Computers and Computer Peripherals Batteries (proceeds go to local 4H clubs) Scrap Tires Fluorescent Light Bulbs Old Paint, Stain & Varnish

Help Wanted

The Village of Milo is accepting applications until May 31, 2006 fo r the STEP (summer temporary employment program) position available fo r the summer of 2006. Employment can commence as early as June, but at a minimum, applicants will be required to work through July and August. This will be mainly an outdoors position. Applicant job duties will focus on cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of Village property in anticipation of the Village's 75th Anniversary Homecoming. Minimum age requirement is 14 years.

Please Contact the Village O ffice at (403) 599-3883 for more information, or drop off application letter with 2 references during regular O ffice Hours. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Village of Milo was called to order on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Ken Vooys, Councillor Robert Phillips, Councillor Steve Edwards and Municipal Administrator Ginger Deitz. The minutes of the regular meeting on February 7, 2006 were read. Councillor Phillips MOVED that the minutes be adopted as presented. CARRIED. Administrator Deitz reviewed the Bank Reconciliation and the Record of Expenses and Disbursements for February 2006 and then the outstanding Accounts Receivables with the Council. Councillor Phillips MOVED that the Financial Report be accepted as presented. CARRIED.

Administrator Deitz presented Council with the 2006 Budget for Expenses. After review and discussion, Mayor Vooys MOVED that the 2006 Budget for Expenses be approved as presented. CARRIED.

Administrator Deitz will report the Residential Lot Servicing Project to the Alberta Economic Development quarterly update of regional / major projects. Administrator Deitz will work with the new Water Treatment Plant Operators to begin reporting the monthly water diversion from the Lake to Alberta Environment through their new reporting program.

Councillor Phillips MOVED that the Village of Milo apply for the 2006 STEP grant and begin advertising for outdoor summer employment in the Can Opener in May 2006. CARRIED. The STEP employee will help Townsman Crowe get the Village spruced up for the 75th Anniversary Homecoming in August.

Administrator Deitz reviewed the Alberta Recycling Authority request for municipalities to promote electronic recycling, and suggested that the Village could possibly arrange an electronic round up to coincide with the Community Garage Sale on May 6, 2006. Council directed Administrator Deitz to contact Dick Ellis (Solid Waste Commission) first to ensure that the Commission can supply appropriate collection containers and disposal.

Due to prior commitments, no one from Council will be able to attend the Relay for Life Kick Off in Vulcan. Council also declined conducting an official Census for 2006.

Council directed Administrator Deitz to look into the benefits of membership in the Federation of Community Municipalities before committing to membership.

Council discussed the used tractor advertised in the Hanna Farm Equipment ad and the requirements of the Village for replacing the Village Tractor. Funding for the purchase of the Tractor can be used from the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program. Councillor Edwards MOVED that Mayor Vooys personally inspect the tractor to determine its suitability for the Village and that if it checks out mechanically and is appropriate for the Village requirements, to purchase it for $20,000.00. Re­ imbursement from the Village will follow the approval of the purchase by Alberta Transportation. CARRIED.

Administrator Deitz reported that the ICAP Sidewalk Replacement grant deadline has been extended, and that she will look into contractors for the work for this summer.

Council reviewed the proposed Subdivision from Lovse Surveys for the Liberty School Museum. Councillor Phillips MOVED that the Village hold off proceeding with this subdivision until Council has received confirmation of the Liberty School relocation proceeding and has explored the possibility of re­ locating the RV Campground to this area. CARRIED. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES Continued-

Mayor Vooys MOVED that the registration and accommodation be covered by the Village if Administrator Deitz attends the CAO Mountain Refresher Workshop presented by the ASLGM. CARRIED.

Council reviewed the Alberta Tire Recycling Municipal Grant program and discussed its suitability if the RV Campground is relocated.

Mark Rualt and Mike Williston from UMA Engineering, Townsman Victor Crowe, Armand Chatelain and Bea Kuzma joined the meeting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Village RV Campground. Mr. Rualt and Mr. Williston discussed with Council the options currently available for the relocation of the campground and the suitability and approximate cost of using various locations. As a result of the dialogue, Councillor Edwards MOVED that the Village of Milo authorize UMA Engineering to proceed with a $4000.00 feasibility assessment of the use of Lots 1-6 Block 7 Plan 5802GV for the re-location of the RV Campground, pending the ability of the Village to ascertain ownership or the ability of potential ownership of Lot 7 Block 7 Plan 5802 GV which will be required to provide enough room for the project. CARRIED. Mayor Vooys thanked Mr. Rualt and Mr. Williston for their input and attendance and they retired from the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Ms. Kuzma addressed the Council at 8:25 p.m. to again express her continued interest in purchasing the lots where the RV Campground is currently located. Council thanked Ms. Kuzma for her offer, but re-iterated that the relocation of the campground is only still a proposal and that it will continue to remain operational where it currently is. If relocation is eventually realized, the dispersal of the lots will be dealt with at that time. Ms Kuzma retired from the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

John Scattergood joined the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to address Council with his research into the possibility of stocking the new raw water reservoirs with fish and operating a Community Fishing Pond. He would oversee this project and the Lions Club would fund the purchase of the trout. He reported liability insurance would not be required if there is signage warning that the activity is undertaken at the participants “own risk”. Council tabled a decision on this request pending an opinion and / or approval from Alberta Environment on this proposal.

Council reviewed the Townsman Job Description with Mr. Crowe. Minor changes were made to the document. Mayor Vooys MOVED that the revised Townsman Job Description be approved. CARRIED. Townsman Crowe, Mayor Vooys and Administrator Deitz will sign the document after its revision in print. Townsman Crowe requested new front tires for the garbage truck. Administrator Deitz will make arrangements for this.

Councillor Phillips reported that Phillips Fertilizer will be donating an air compressor to the Village in late April or early May when their new one is received. Mayor Vooys thanked him for this donation.

Council reviewed the new Water Treatment Operator Contract / Job Description. This item was tabled until the next meeting pending approval of Level II Supervision from the Town of Vulcan.

Council reviewed the drawings for the residential lot servicing project from UMA Engineering and noted some changes which will need to be made. Administrator Deitz reported that Shawnee Construction is currently finalizing their estimates for both the Servicing project and the Road Construction project. When these estimates are received, she will submit the AMIP Grant proposals to Alberta Transportation.

Administrator Deitz reported that the Village has finally received title on the new raw water reservoirs and that the Water Co-Op has also now paid for their portion of this Project. VILLAGE OF MILO MINUTES Continued-

Administrator Deitz reported that Katie Walker has stepped up to the role of Chairperson for the 75th Anniversary Homecoming and there has already been a planning meeting. The Village will be responsible for organizing the Parade and the Fireworks for the weekend, as well as providing a separate bank account (Administrator Deitz will act as Event Treasurer) and administrative support. Council or Phillips MOVED that the Village donate $5000.00 to the 75th Anniversary Homecoming to cover the fireworks expense and other costs as required. CARRIED.

The next Meeting of the Village of Milo was scheduled for April 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Office. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Vooys at 9:30 p.m.

EDUCATION WEEK April 30 - May 6, 2006

The theme for this year is "Learning: It's Yours for Life."

For Education Week our school has planned the following:

Monday -Thursday - Teacher For A Period. Students will have the opportunity to teach for one period or part of a period. The students will need to plan and teach a lesson to their classmates. This may require having a helper join the student while teaching. Students are encouraged to get their parents, grandparents, etc. support and involvement.

Monday - Music Performance Mrs. Walker’s music students will be performing in the foyer during morning and afternoon recesses.

Tuesday - Spirit Day - dress up as what you want to be when you grow up.

Wednesday - Open House, everyone welcome! displays of student work, presentations by students soccer challenge - staff and parents vs students — 12:15 — 12:41 shadow puppet theatre performances - starting at 1:00 pm in the gym Mrs. Walker’s music students will be performing in the foyer during morning and afternoon recesses.

Thursday - Pancake Breakfast for the students, as soon as buses arrive. Milo 75th Homecoming AUGUST 11, 12 AND 13, 2006

We are sure hoping you are planning to make the Homecoming Weekend a part of you summer plans! All former students and staff of Milo School and outlaying schools, and former and current residents of Milo and district are invited to take part in the fun and excitement that a Homecoming weekend can provide. The agenda for the weekend is being finalized and the enthusiasm is building as we anticipate a huge celebration to commemorate 75 years of Milo.

There will be historical displays and farm antique memorabilia on display at the school. Please contact Kay Zaytsoff (599-2114) if you have any items you want to add to the display. We are also looking for past pictures of Milo and former residents of Milo.

The Homecoming Committee has arranged for many different activities to be held for all ages during the weekend. Some of these will include: kids games, fireworks, pancake breakfast, beach volley-ball games, water relays, an evening banquet and program, and an evening of campfire cook-outs, a beer gardens, an outdoor movie, the creation of a family branding board, and time to visit and reminisce with friends. Please bring your own lawn chairs, Frisbees, and any other outdoor games you may wish to use.

If you have relatives or friends who are former residents of Milo, please check with them to ensure they know about the Homecoming and have them register. Please note that we are asking the current residents of Milo and district to be responsible for inviting your own family members and friends that you think may wish to come back to Milo for the Homecoming. We will be sending some invites out through e-mail so please forward it to your own MILO contacts. There will also be extra paper copies of invitations around town if you wish to send them a paper copy. Thank-you! As with any undertaking of this magnitude - we know, unfortunately, that our invitation will not get out to everyone.

During the weekend, there will be designated camping areas around town as we expect to have a large number of weekend visitors. People can also camp at the Lake McGregor campground or the town campsites. Please let others know of the possibilites to assist in their preparations to come home to Milo.

The Milo 75th Homecoming will also have a website. You will be able to pre-register from there also. Please go to the Village of Milo webpage and click on the Homecoming link. Check us out at: www.telusplanet.net/public/vilmilo/

There are lots of Milo volunteers gearing up for an unbelievable weekend of visiting, reminiscing and fun. We sure hope you plan to be a part of it!!!

The Volunteer Job Board will be located in the Post Office with names of people to contact for the various activities that are being planned. Please feel free to sign up for something you wish to help with or call Katie Walker (599-3763) for more information.

WATCH THE CAN-OPENER AND THE VULCAN ADVOCATE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND A LIST OF WEEKEND EVENTS. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MILO'S 75TH HOMECOMING CELEBRATION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO OUR HOMECOMING EVENT. Milo Library Fund Raiser

On April 1st the Milo Library held a fund raiser at the Hall. The community enjoyed a host of entertainment by the “Red Hatters”, a Dessert Stroll, a Silent Auction, great food, and music by “Vannatta”.

Larry Vannatta and his Band entertained us all night with some original songs, some he will soon release, and some favorite oldies. VILLAGE OF MILO

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Don’t forget the 1st Annual Milo Community Garage Sale on May 6, 2006! The Village will also be sponsoring a Recycling Round-Up the same day for all the clutter and junk that won’t sell, but still needs to go! Happy Spring Cleaning!

Next regular Council Meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Village Office. Do you have an item to discuss? Call the office to get on the next agenda!

Contact the Village at PHONE: 599-3883 FAX: 599-2201 [email protected]

MAYOR------KEN VOOYS COUNCILLORS------ROBERT PHILLIPS ------STEVE EDWARDS MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR------GINGER DEITZ

Did you know... Milo’s Official Date of Incorporation is May 7, 1931. Happy Anniversary to US this Month!!

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Quality Dental Services HOURS: Wednesday - Men’s Walkin • Comprehensive treatment planning _ , 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. exams • Gentle hygiene care Tuesday ■ Friday Thursday • Cosmetic Bonding and Veneers 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only) • Crowns, Bridges, & Bleaching i r 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. • Complete and Partial Dentures < > < > New Patients are Always Welcome Perms, colors, streaks, foils, 114, 3rd Avenue North, Vulcan • 485-6008 lash & brow tinting, waxing, tanning bed, & Perafin dips. MILO AND DISTRICT FIRE ASSOCIATION

New Volunteer Fire Fighters are ALWAYS Needed!!

Responsibilities: • Take Firefighter I and II training courses when the opportunity arises (all costs -registration, mileage, $10/hour per diem paid for by the fire department) • Have your first aid up to date • Attend fire practices (one per month)

Why W e Need Volunteers: ■/ Planning for the future -W e need more young volunteers to replace the old geezers ✓ If there is no local fire department, your insurance costs would increase Milo Municipal Library THANK YOU! Milo Municipal Library would like to express our deepest appreciation to everyone who helped or participated in our fund-raiser April 1. All proceeds will go towards building a new library. We expect to start construction soon. Thank you to everyone who attended our event and supported us. Thank you to the Mossleigh Prairie Angels Chapter of the "Red Hatters" for performing very funny comedy skits. A BIG, BIG thanks to Larry Vannatta for setting up the sound equipment and a wonderful evening of entertainment with his band. To everyone who donated the fantastic food and desserts and helped with running the fund­ raiser, we are deeply grateful. The silent auction was a great success and another BIG thank you to the donors for the silent auction and door prizes:

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS Shearer Agencies, Vulcan Syngenta Syngenta - Gerry Colebrook A Toonie or Two, Vulcan The Fashion Studio, Vulcan Agricore United, Milo Tiegen Transport ATB, Vulcan _ _ _ _ _ Trends by TC, Milo B&B Ag Services, Arrowwood UFA - Cynthia Deitz------Bat-Sheba Imports, High River UFA, Vulcan Bayer Crop Science - Darren Hamp Bayer CropScience University of Milo - Greg Deitz Big Rock Breweries - Tom Stuart Valuventure Travel, Vulcan Center Street Eatery, Arrowwood n r Vulcan Auto Truck Stop - Petro Canada CIBC, Vulcan the coope&torS Vulcan Funeral Home P T ^ I Co-operators, Vulcan Vulcan Liquor Store {nLJuJ. Deere Country Equipment - Vulcan Vulcan Travel Don Kuntz Welding Ltd., Arrowwood Wade & Kathy Nelson Dow AgroSciences - Dustin Leskowsky AgroSciences Walker's Country 'n Western Store, Dupont - Garth Gunther The miracles ©f science' Arrowwood Fountain Tire, Vulcan Fountain T.re Walker's Kountry Kitchen, Arrowwood Furniture Villa, Vulcan Wes Fulton Agencies, Vulcan Goldhawk Barley & Vine, Vulcan Wolfe's Hardware Ltd., Vulcan hendwene Greg Pearson, Calgary Wright's Pharmacy, Vulcan (Open Sesame) Zodiak Trucking Hair Hut, Vulcan Hall Veterinary Service Ltd., Vulcan INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES Invisible Fence - Greg Deitz Invisi^kncc Betty Armstrong Louis Dreyfus, Lyalta Jana Bartsch Macleod Savings & Credit Union, Vulcan (SSI) Linda Booth McDonalds - High Rjver W iHM » C Ted & Sheila Burger Milo Hotel i Marcy Forbes Monner Trucking1 Ian & Barb Godkin Monsanto - Tyler Huber Keith & Betty Godkin Mr. R.'s, Milo m m Margarite Godkin NAPA, Vulcan E™] m Elva Gore Nufarm - Wayne Richmond ^fami Betty Lahd Oakes House, Arrowwood Chad Monner Paintball, LaseM ^eki^irsoft Loren Mozill Peavey Mart Julie Nelson Philom Bios - Darren Smith Wade & Kathy Nelson Prairie Perfection Catering Al & Helen Shield Sawridge Hotel, Jasper H j Sylvia Sutherland Scotia McLeod ™ Larry Vannatta S Scotiabank We are Celebrating 10 years of helping to make your gardens look better OAKES HOUSE Join Us May 13 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Chili on a Bun Free plant, while they last Potted Plants, Hanging Plants, Bedding Plants Sale Items, Many New Items to decorate your garden 1996-2006 Bedding plants will also be available in MILO on May 19 The Milo HOMECOMING Committee needs your help to design a logo for our Celebration or to com e u p with g sioggn for our weekend. Prizes will be gwgrded for the selected winning entries.

We will be celebrating Milo’s 75th Birthdoy with lots of activities and events for young and old.

Please mark your calendars for the weekend of August 111,1 - 13th and tell all your friends and family about it. The more people we invite, the bigger the celebration will be

Please include on the back of your entry: Your full nome gnd phone number in light printing

ENTR^JDEADLINE FRIDftV? MftV 5TH Your entries can be dropped off at Milo Community School in the office or can be moiled to: Box 26 in Milo or given to Kotie Wolker. D u s tin g

Dust If you must, but wouldn’t it be better to paint a picture, ■write a letter, babe a cake or plant a seed, ponder tbe difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there’s not much time, with rivers to swim and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world’s out there with the sun in your eyes, the wind in you hair, a flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it’s not kind. And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust!

”A house becomes a home when you can write ’I Love You’ on the furniture” Life is short. Enfoy it! Scotiabank

Margaret Howell's Retirement

Margaret is retiring from the Bank on May 31, 2006.

Everyone is invited to stop by the Bank on Tuesday May 30, 2006 or Wednesday May 31, 2006 during banking hours to say good-bye.

We will be serving refreshments and goodies.

RT M & COM JPA / W BARRISTERS and SOUCI'IXJRS

SERVICING ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS

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

Brian J. Murray and Robert J. (Bob) Langridge servicing our Vulcan office 104 Centre Street Vulcan, Alberta Phone: (403) 485-2070

Rea' Es,ate; f 'erso™ 1 "*"*■ Divor« and Family Lew, Wills and Estates. Dependent Adults, Employment Law. Cnminal Law, Business and Corporate Law, Mediation. Litigation and Tax Law.

LETHBRIDGE OFFICE #600, 220 - 4* Street South Phone: 403) 278-7761 Fax: (403) 320-8958 Toll Free: 1-800-552-8022

SOUTHERN ALBERTA'S REGIONAL LAW FIRM POSITION : POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma & PROMOTION : Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, JOB DESCRIPTION : constantly retraining and updating your Long term, team players needed, for skills, so that those in your charge can challenging permanent work in an, often ultimately surpass you. chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE : organizational skills and be willing to None required unfortunately. On-the-job work variable hours, which will include training offered on a continually evenings and weekends and frequent 24 exhausting basis. hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive WAGES AND COMPENSATION : camping sites on rainy weekends and Get this! You pay them! Offering endless sports tournaments in far away frequent raises and bonuses. A cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Balloon payment is due when they turn 18 Extensive courier duties also required. because of the assumption that College will help them become financially RESPONSIBILITIES : independent. When you die, you give them The rest of your life. Must be willing to whatever is left. The oddest thing about be hated, at least temporarily, until this reverse-salary scheme is that you someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite actually enjoy it and wish you could only tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the do more. physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three BENEFITS : seconds flat in case, this time, the screams While no health or dental insurance, no from the backyard are not someone just pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid crying wolf. holidays and no stock options are offered; Must be willing to face stimulating This job supplies limitless opportunities technical challenges, such as small gadget for personal growth and free hugs for life repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and if you play your cards right. stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have the ability to plan and organize M O T H E R ' S CAY- social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.

Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

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SPRING INTO SUMMER!! Come in and apply for a pre-approved MasterCard before May 31 and you will be entered to win 2 back yard make-overs - one for you and one for a friend!!!! Each valued at $5,000 Stop at the branch and ask for details. LETTER FROM FCSS FCSS has a long history of serving local citizens by providing preventative social services through a partnership between the Town of Vulcan and the Province of Alberta. In recent years the villages of Champion and Carmangay, and have also joined by becoming members of this agreement. The following information explains some of the services we have been offering and a bit about new initiatives we are working on. Although Milo at present is not an FCSS partner we are currently financially assisting, the Family School Liaison Counsellor program, Home Support Services, Wheat Country Special Needs Early Intervention Services, and Building Blocks. We have also provided workshops and speakers in the village or at the school. Examples include but are not limited to. Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention, Babysitting Courses, Motivational Magic by Steve Harmer- courage, character, caring, anti -bullying, Easter Egg Hunts, Newcomers/long Time Residents Get to Know One Another BQ, Summer Activities, Welcome to the Community Tea, Baby Think It Over, Community Calendar of Events in the Advocate and the Good Morning Community Newsletter, and Seniors Benefits. We have also offered programs that were run at CCHS and would therefore have benefited Milo residents. Programs such as: Norbert Georgette- Don't Drink & Drive, Half-Pints -Anti-Bullying, All Due Respect- Disciplining, Credit Counselling, John Howard Society - Youth & the law, Kerry Girling- Positive life Choices, Relationship & Dating Violence Prevention, and more. FCSS is always willing to hear from citizens of Vulcan County regarding any programming needs they see that we could address, and since we are an information and referral source, we would be happy to pass on any suggestions to other agencies, if we are not able to help. As FCSS is or has been a partner with many groups within our County we do have a network of people to assist us.Another good resource for people to find out what services are available in our County is to attend the “ Putting the Pieces Together Resource Fair” that will be held October 19, 2006, at the CRC in Vulcan. 2006 Workshops and Programs • Home Support • Babysitting classes • What is Your Love Language? • Creating a Life Plan • Safeteen • Safekids • Active Parenting Now • Active Parenting of Teens • Co-hosted the Family Conference, in partnership with Rainbow Literacy, where Dr. Scott Wooding presented Rage, Rudeness & Rebellion, and Communication & Discipline, and other workshops included: Winterize Your Family, Reading Games & Literacy Activities, and Family Virtues in Action, Teach My Child to Accept "No", Learning Styles, and Sign With Your Bab , • Annual Child & Youth Fair during Spock Days • Being Grounded (Shier Farm, Milo ), May 10 • Two classes in partnership with Adult Learning -Chocolate for a Woman's Soul (March 18), and the Women's Conference (April 1 ). A wellness Tea & Labyrinth Walk in Carmangay (June 3) • Self-Care Check-up based on the Virtues Project™ (Sept. 30) • It's All About Gratitude (Oct. 17) • Remembering (Nov. 7). This is a sample of the work that FCSS does through our municipal and provincial partnership. We also encourage all municipalities to join FCSS in order to ensure preventative programs like those mentioned continue to be available in their community. If you think your municipality should be an FCSS partner please contact your Village office. Further information may be obtained by calling FCSS at:485-2192. VULCAN Phone: 485-2036 Fax: 485-6938 Web site: IVOCATE www.vulcanadvocate.com Community NEWS MILO CORRESPONDENT for NEWS only L. STUMPF 599-3748 - Hey Milo PUBLISHING DATE: WEDNESDAYS J Community!! i ADVERTISING DEADLINES: We’re looking for more community Deadline for Advocate: Friday at NOON r Deadline for Regional: Wednesday 4:00 pm coverage about your kids groups, teams... 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Tell everyone about your business, especially Spring Forward! • Headline: M arch 1\. 7006 what's new or changed in the past year. »o!f • Fashion • Cleaning • hardening * Travel) Gearing Up Z006 • Headline: M arch 7, Z006 Wades oti County Ice • Headline: M arch Zl, Z006 Seeding is just around the comer! Featuring team and group photos let farmers know about the produets/servfces you offer that will help of Vulcan County's hockey teams and figure skating dobs. them grow a good eropJ Call Hugh for all your advertising needs at 485-2036

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Auto Repair Reference Center contains information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles, with repair information for most vintage makes starting as far back as 1945. Content includes: - approximately 26,000 vehicles covered from 1945 to present; over 150,000 factory drawings and step-by-step photographs; approximately 70,000 technical service bulletins & recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; - over 100,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; specifications & maintenance schedules; Labor Time Guide & Estimator; AutoIQ; Quick Tips, a complete guide to vehicle ownership & maintenance; and much more. New repair procedures and updates will also be added continuously. All of the content in Auto Repair Reference Center has been created by ASE certified technicians. Once you begin using the Auto Repair Reference Center, the main screen appears with all vehicle years that are available. Please choose the year of your vehicle. 2005 1996 1987 1978 1969 1960

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1997 1988 1979 1970 1961 1952 It’s easy to use - even women can do it. Try it out and let us know what you think! “Riding Rockets - The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle > Milo Municipal Library Astronaut” by Mike Mullane “World Religions” by John Bowker l NEWS “No Stone Unturned” by Steve Jackson “The Ultimate Weight Solution” by Dr Phil McGraw “Chasing Lance” by Martin Dugard k A member of the Chinook Arch “Hiking the West Coast Trail” by Tim Leadem S«• d p k Regional Library System Adult Fiction ** ~ www.chinookarch.ab.ca “Bodyguard of Lies” by Robert Doherty CANADA IN THE MAKING http://www.canadiana.orq/citm/ “The Flaming Luau of Death” by Jerrilyn Farmer “Canada in the Making” is a government project to teach “Crazy Wild” by Tara Janzen Canadian history by linking to historical documents. “Built “Rebels of Babylon” by Owen Parry around the Government Documents collection of the Early “Gateways” by F Paul Wilson Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with “Fair Game” by Evan McNamara links to primary source texts.” “Dead Boogie” by Victoria Houston The site includes thematic narratives on: “Murder in Greenwich Village” by Lee Harris • Canada's Constitutional History “The Pandora Key” by Lynne Heitman • Aboriginals: Treaties and Relations “Legacies” by F Paul Wilson • Pioneers and Immigrants Included are links to 300 digitized documents to illustrate key “Savage Garden” by Denise Hamilton points, summaries of key historical documents, more than 175 “Double Tap” by Steve Martini historical images and maps and links to reliable sources of “The Book of Ruth” by Jane Hamilton historical information on the Internet. There are 25 lesson plans “Alone” by Lisa Gardner and ideas for educators at present and more will be added in the “Justice for None” by Gene Hackman future. “Twilight Whispers” by Barbara Delinsky &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Western “Gunsight Crossing” by William W Johnstone Our next Library Board Meeting will be held on “Longarm and the Railroad Murders” by Tabor Evans Wednesday May 10th, 2006 at 7:30 pm. “Slocum and the Boss’s Wife” by Jake Logan “Slocum and the Two Gold Bullets” by Jake Logan “The Quick and the Dead” by Louis L’Amour Our new Video block collection has come in and “Longarm and the Ungrateful Gun” Tabor Evans we will have it for 3 months. Science Fiction 'k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k’k'k'k-k'k'kle'k'k'k-k'jc'k'k'k'k'k'k “To Light a Candle” by Mercedes Lackey APRIL “U L S” BESTSELLERS “Chainfire” by Terry Goodkind “Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown “The Wizard of Karres” by Mercedes Lackey “Deception Point” by Dan Brown Junior Non-Fiction “Serpent on the Crown” by Elizabeth Peters “It’s True Pigs Do Fly” by Terry Denton “A Certain Justice” by P D James “in jean uity” by Ellen Warwick “Missing Persons” by Stephen White “Champlain” by Christopher Moore “No Place Like Home” by Mary Higgins Clark “Chicken Soup for the Girl’s Soul” by Jack Canfield “Countdown” by Iris Johansen “Horse Crafts” by Linda Hendry “Full Scoop” by Janet Evanovich “Scams” by Andreas Schroeder “Iron Orchid” by Stuart Woods “Kid’s Pocket Signing Guide” by Mickey Flodin “Cold Service” by Robert B Parker Mathstart “Mall Mania” by Stuart J Murphy Junior Fiction Adult Non-Fiction “Mr. Docker is off his Rocker” by Dan Gutman “Comfort Food Makeovers” by Elaine Magee “Let’s Go Riding” by Annabel Blackledge “The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs” “Several Lives of Orphan Jack” by Sarah Ellis “No More Digestive Problems” by Cynthia M Yoshida M.D. “Do Not Open This Book” by Michaela Muntean “WITCH The True Story of Las Vegas’s Most Notorious “The Thief Lord” by Comeila Funke Killer” by Glenn Putt “Lose Team Lose” by R L Stine “Life Strategies” by Dr. Phil “Heather the Violet Fairy” by Daisy Meadows “Puppies for Dummies” “Fern the Green Fairy” by Daisy Meadows “House Plants” by Paul Williams “Monsieur Saguette and his Baguette” by Frank Asch “Porches and Sunrooms” by Jerri Farris “Peter Rabbit’s Happy Easter” by Grace Maccarone “I Remember Korea Veterans Tell Their Stories of the Korean “Milo the Really Big Bunny” by Stephen Krensky War, 1950-53” by Linda Granfield Graphic Novel “Calgary Flames — the fire inside” “Eyes of the Storm” by Jeff Smith “Prescription Drugs for Half Price or Less” by Stephen S S Hyde “Ten Rivers - Adventure Stories from the Arctic” by Ed Struzik DVD’S “Mary Poppins” HAVE YOU EVER MADE “A Series of Unfortunate Events” “The Aviator” “Walk the Line” A Greeting Card using Shaving Cream “Crash” Or “Pilates for Flexibility” A Gift bag from an Envelope? “Pilates for 50+” “Brokeback Mountain” If you would like to leam these techniques Books on CD and more, please call “Jolie Blon’s Bounce” by James Lee Burk “Gone” by Jonathan Kellerman AAAAAAAAAAAA We accept donations to our Library that will enhance our collection. Our Friends group can issue tax deductible receipts.

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A single dream. A w o Id of •O p ? O . o W e saw some interesting things in our Runs in Alberta, o The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. A t BHP Billi­ _ J .. and he had to sport a nice pair of new earrings as a re­ LU L U OA:W sult. was challenged by Yellowknife to see I I— ^ w h o could increase their participant numbers the most It Q was close, but Edmonton won. In Calgary, longtime sup­ porter and Terry's Team Member Don C o w ie was sur­ CO prised to find out that his entire family had flown in from It is our theme for 2006, and our corporate slogan. all over to participate in the Run with him. A single dream that grew to a world of hope. A n d then there's Eeyore, the donkey, pictured be­ Never was that more evident than last year, during lo w left. This four-legged Terry Fox supporter raised more the 25th Anniversary o f Terry's Marathon o f than $ 8 0 0 for cancer research by participating in the Run H o p e . in Sexsmith. W a y to go, Eeyore. C ould be the start of a The numbers are astounding— The Foundation new category of teams— farm animals united! Should be is very pleased to announce that Run-related funds op 10 Per Capita an interesting year...... raised w orld w id e topped $36 million in the 25th Anniversary year. The year was capped off by the !. M ilo ■ $147.48 receipt o f a $10 million grant from the Government 2. Hughenden $ 42.29 o f Canada. The grant was in recognition o f the 3. Alliance $ 37.38 Top 10 Communities 2 5 * anniversary o f Terry's Marathon of H ope and 4. Chesterfield Inlet $ 26.38 the work o f The Foundation to keep his dream CALGARY $301,269 5. Water Valley $ 25.36 1. alive o f a cancer-free world. EDMONTON $152,609 6. Veteran $ 21.17 2. The Foundation is very excited and pleased to YELLOWKNIFE $95,436 7. Glendon $ 19.94 3. have engaged the Canadian cancer research com­ 4. $76,634 8. Consort $ 14.79 munity in discussions to determine what opportuni­ 5. FORT MCMURRAY $3 9,02 0 9. Standard $ 14.35 ties exist to best utilize the grant monies and surplus RED DEER $38,881 10. Holden $ 13.93 6. funds from the 2 5 * anniversary year. W e are confi­ 7. ST. ALBERT $27,591 dent that these resources w ill serve to reduce the CANMORE $24,747 These figures are calculated by taking the 8. cancer burden and improve the lives o f those af­ $16,960 community Run funds raised divided by 9. MILO population. fected by the disease. 10. FAIRVIEW $16,214

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* Five pounds of chocolate that won't add twenty pounds to her figure.

* A shower without a child peeking through the curtain with a "Hi Ya Mom!" just as she puts a razor to her ankle.

* A full time cleaning person who looks like Brad Pitt.

* For her teenager to announce, "Hey, Mom! I got a full scholarship and a job all in the same day!"

* A grocery store that doesn't have candy/gum/cheap toys displayed at the checkout line.

* To have a family meal without a discussion about bodily secretions.

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* To occasionally get to sleep late on the weekend. I mean is this too much to ask?

* To actually carry on a normal phone conversation with her toddler in the SAME room.

* To actually be able to finish a HOT cup of coffee while her kids are present. An impossible feat!

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MILO LIONS CLUB NEWS

COMING EVENTS FOR MAY, 2006 May 3 - Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 10 - Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m. May 17 - Lions Supper Meeting 7:00 p.m. May 24 - Lions Executive Meeting 8:00 p.m.

Six members attended Lomond Charter night April 1. Thank you to everyone who came out for our 51st Charter Night April 8. The turkey supper was fantastic (thanks to Milo Parent-Teachers) and the crowd enjoyed dancing to the Raymond Canadians.

Some of Milo’s Lions will be participating in the Relay for Life cancer fund raiser in Vulcan June 24.

Lion Brian Wilde attended meetings of the Pahrump Valley Lions Club in Nevada this winter. He participated in the Santa Fund Raising Breakfast, too. The club presented him with a plaque to thank him for his efforts. Congratulations, Brian. VALUVENTURE TRAVEL 209 Center Street, Vulcan, Alberta TOL 2B0 Pione - 403-485-2279 or toll free • (864)399-2404 HERITA6E PARK of Q nilty May 27, 2006 Hundreds of handmade quilts of all shapes and sizes are on Includes; display throughout the Park. - Notorcoach transportation Hands-on demonstrations, and watch for the Quilter of - Entrance to Heritage Park Distinction Display -Lunch at the Park Explore all there is to see at Heritage Park! $64.00/pp + {$4.48 GST) Must be booked by May 12, 2006 A mother was telling her little girl what her own childhood was like: "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this in. At last she said, "I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!"

When Tyler had a new sister, he became jealous of the attention she was getting. One day while his mother was nursing the baby, Tyler was getting adamant about being on mom's lap. Mom wasn't able to deal with both children at that time and told Tyler to go wait for her. He then asked his mom: "Mommy, can you please put Tara back in your tummy now?"

A mother and her young son returned from the grocery store and began putting away the groceries. The boy opened the box of animal crackers and spread them all over the table. "What are you doing?” his mother asked. 'The box says you can't eat them if the seal is broken," the boy explained. "I'm looking for the seal."

A man went to the store with his 3-year-old daughter in tow. Since he was just there to grab some essentials like milk and bread, he opted to save some time by not pushing a cart around the store. 'That's not the way Mommy does it," his daughter informed him. "I know, dear, but Daddy's way is OK, too," he replied. Leaving the store in the rain and without a cart, he carried the bag of groceries, his daughter, and the milk quickly to the car. Not wanting to set anything down on the wet ground, he set the jug of milk on top of the car, efficiently whisked open the car door with his now free hand, scooted the groceries in and set his daughter into the car seat in one swift motion. Then he hopped in himself. 'That's not the way Mommy does it," his daughter informed him again. "Honey, there's more than one way to do things," he replied patiently. "Daddy's way is OK, too." As they pulled out and headed down the street, he became aware of the scraping sound on the roof as the jug of milk slid down the length of the rooftop, bounced off the trunk of the car and splattered to the ground, sending a froth of white milk in every direction. In the millisecond he took to process his mistake, his young daughter looked at him, and in a most serious voice said, 'That's NOT the way Mommy does it." 792-3600 or 1-877-792-3430 Shane, Larry, Darren or Lenny Truckload Salt Sale

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Above: Kevin Lin and the other students hunt for eggs on the ball diamond.

Right: Miriam Deitz shows her flexibility. Tracy Heather is one of the “stick handlers” and Jennifer Lin cheers Miriam on

Below: Steve Kim under the limbo “hockey” stick CONDOLENCES The Farmer. Our sympathy is extended to the family of A man owned a small farm in Alberta. the late Melvin Johnson. Melvin was a The Alberta Department of Labour brother of Mrs. Clara Nelson and will be claimed he was not paying proper wages to fondly remembered by all who knew him. his help and sent an agent out to interview him. THANK YOU

"I need a list of your employees and how Thank you to our wonderful family and much you pay them," demanded the friends for helping us to make our move agent. back to the farm (Ken’s roots). To Susie and Earl Marshman, David, Twyla, "Well" replied the farmer, "There's my Gord, Cassie and Braden, Brooke and Joe, hired hand who's been with me for 3 years. Dennis and Darlene, Margo and Brian, I pay him $500 a week plus free room and Brady, Wyatt, Kyle, and Chris. There was a board. lot to move and much was very heavy. You all did a great job! Thanks so very much. The cook has been here for 18 months, and We’d like to also thank Wyatt for the use of I pay her $400 per week plus free room his trailer, Dennis for tiling and arboriting and board. countertops, and David for finishing touches in our home. Thank you to Darcy for setting Then there's the half-wit who works here up our satellite system. That was a big job about 18 hours every day and does about too! 90% of all the work around here. He And a huge thank you to Julie and Darlene makes $10 per week, and I buy him a for the great meals you made for this crew bottle of whisky every Saturday night." after we were done hauling over the two weekends. It was all so delicious. "That's the guy I want to talk to — the half­ We appreciate all your help very much! wit," says the agent. Thanks a million! Come by for coffee anytime. "That would be me," replied the farmer. I forgot to thank all who came to our garage sale last month. It’s amazing how much one accumulates over 30 plus years. Sincere Appreciation, Ken and Charlotte

Snake Valley I would like to express my thanks and Drop-In News appreciation to all those that brought me flowers, cards, gifts, baking, meals and Crib Games prayers. Thank you to all the first responders Monday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. and to all that came to visit me in the hospital. A very special thank you to Julie Please consider this your invitation to join us. Nelson for staying with me in Calgary. Thanks again to all, Health Nurse and Foot Care Marilyn Posein The health nurse will be at the Drop-In on Wednesday, May 10, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. We would like to thank everyone who came out to the farewell potluck supper, and everyone who called to wish us well on our at Calgary and Vulcan and to everyone who move. It is so nice to live in a community sent cards, letters, flowers and all the visits like this with such thoughtful friends and and phone calls, Thank you! neighbours. The food was fantastic and we Thank you to our families for the flowers, enjoyed visiting with everyone. Even though plants, cards, trips for tests for both Ron and our addresses will be different, we will Me and the wonderful meals that we really always think of Milo as our hometown. We enjoyed. Thank you also for the help in the will be back for all the fun activities and to renovations of our home and games and visit, so please stop in on your way through books. or Strathmore as we would love I am on the mend and getting stronger to see you and hear the news from our everyday. HOMETOWN!! Audrey Fetkenher Thanks again for your kindness and generosity. Gene and Marilyn Sandy, Marlys, Jordan and Parian We would like to say thank you to everyone for all the wonderful gifts we received. We definitely need a bigger place! Also thanks to the ladies who hosted the shower. It’s Thank you is never enough for the nice to see such a small community still overwhelming support of family, friends and showing their support! eoinmunity in the loss of my sister Renae. Mary and Dale For all the cards, calls, visits and wonderful food dropped off at our door I truly CONGRATULATIONS appreciate everyone’s expressions of sympathy, concern and offers to help in Congratulations to Noreen Middleton anyway. Thanks again! (Webber) on earning journeyman electric Dale Nelson certificate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS .

We would like to thank Brad and Jen for the Tom and Betty Nelson along with Paul great party they gave for us before w e Kim Sansome are pleased to announce moved and a great big thank you to Gary marriage of their children, Mary Ann, to and Mona for the use of their car trailer, it Dale Reginald on May 20th, 2006. made moving so much easier. T hanks also to Dance is at 9:00 pm at the CRC in Vul BrUce and Kody for letting us borrow back Please consider this your invitation to th ^ stock trailer. We will definitely m iss this dance. Ihderful community but hope you w o n ’t NOTICE %tte to stop and visit us in Strathmore, s again everyone! 27” Console color TV in good worki Sandy, Marlys, Jordan and D an an order. Free for the taking, come and

<><>o Phone 599-3872, Ian Thomson Vou Dr. Wade, Dr. Raath and Dr. ■ M your excellent care following my and fall. To the Milo First ffv Team and Vulcan Ambulance,

| u to both the Vulcan and Calgary for the excellent care and Jf&ent. To the therapy departments May 2006

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drop In Crib...... MILO SCHOOL OPEN T.O.P.S.8:30 am ENTRY DEADLINE COMMUNITY 7:30 pm H O U SE FOR EDUCATION WEEK HOMECOMING GARAGE SALE SOCCER 12:15PM LOGO CONTEST 10am-4Dm SHADOW PUPPET RECYCLING THEATRE-1:00PM ROUND-UP MUSIC S AT 9am-5pm RECESSES Lions. Supper Meeting 7:00 pm 7 8 9 10 Health Nurse at llT.O.P.S. 8:30 am 12 13 Lutheran Milo Fire Practice Dron In - 1:00-2:30 Dm OAKES HOUSE 10 Church 9 am Milo Fire Hall 6:30 Dm ELW meeting 2 Dm Buffalo Hills United CELEBRATION Church - Lions Executive 11am-1pm 8 :0 0 CHIU ON A BUN, Arrowwood 9:30 am Meeting Dm Milo Library Board FREE PLANTS (WHILE T H E Y LAST) Meeting 7:30 pm

14 MOTHER’S 15 16 17 1 8 t .O .P .S. 8:30 am 19 20 Village Council DAY Lions Reg. Supper Meeting 7:00 nm Lutheran Meeting 7:00 pm Church 9 am Drop In Crib...... Buffalo Hills United 7:30 pm Church - Arrowwood 9:30 am 21 Lutheran 22 23 24 2 5 t .O.P.S.8:30 am 26 27 Church 9 am VICTORIA Lions Executive Buffalo Hills United Meeting 8:00 pm Church - DAY Arrowwood 9:30 am 28 Lutheran 29 30 31 Margaret Howell June 1 Church 9 am June 2 June 3 DEADLINE Margaret Howell R e tire m e n t T.O.P.S.8:30 am Buffalo Hills United CANOPENER R e tire m e n t Milo Bank durina dav Church - Milo Bank durina dav Arrowwood 9:30 am