!^W.'UJtf"-V^j! _j my I'm Special i I'm special. In all the world there's nobody like me. Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like me. Nobody has my smile. Nobody has my eyes, my nose, my hair, my voice. I'm special. No one can be found who has my handwriting. Nobody anywhere has my tastes - for food or music or art. no one sees things just as I do. In all of time there's been no one who laughs like me, no one who cries like me. And what makes me laugh and cry will never provoke identical laughter and tears from anybody else, ever. No one reacts to any situation just as I would react. I'm special. I'm the only one in all of creation who has my set of abilities. Oh, there will always be somebody who is better at one of the things I'm good at, but no one in the universe can reach the quality of my com­ bination of talents, ideas, abilities and feelings. Like a room full of musical instruments, some may excel alone, but none can match the symphony of sound when all are played together. I'm a symphony. Through all of eternity no one will ever look, talk, walk, think or do like me. I'm special. I'm rare. And in rarity there is great value. Because of my great rare value, I need not attempt to imitate others. I willl accept - yes, celebrate - my differences. I'm special. And I'm beginning to realize it's no accident that I'm special. I'm beginning to see that God made me special for a very special purpose. He must have a job for me that no one else can do as well as I. Out of all the billions of applicants only one is quali­ fied, only one has the combination of what it takes. That one is me. Because...!'in special. Mayor's chair awaits Anderson not seek re-election. Picture Butte. By Kathy Bly After so much time on Like all the mayors before Sunny South News council, Anderson said it was him he would loved to see either time to step up to the more economic development With years of experience on position of mayor or leave in the community. town council, Picture Butte's municipal politics altogether. Attracting an industry to Elton Anderson is moving up He welcomes the new chal­ town is at the top of his wish to the challenge of the com­ lenges of the town's top seat list, it would provide a broad­ munity's mayor. and is looking forward to er tax base while also generate Acclaimed to the position at serving with the new council. new employment. the close of September's Impressed by the quality of He praised the work of the municipal nominations he candidates running in this town's economic development found he had mixed feelings year's election, Anderson committee and added he is about winning without an noted in all his time on council optimistic their efforts will election. he has never met a councilor eventually pay off for the com­ On one hand, he appreci­ he wouldn't work with again. munity. ates he will not have the stress He has high praise for those Raised in Picture Butte all of running in the up coming community members who of his life, Anderson believes election. But on the other have stepped forward, with in the town and what is has to hand, he feels those who do the town's best interest at offer its residents. run and win really know they heart, and committed their He and his wife, Estelle and are the candidate the elec­ time to leading the town. their two sons, Ryan and Tyler torate wanted in that position. "I think it helps to be on are proud to call the commu­ Anderson first won his seat council first before you nity their home. on council 14 years ago in a bi- become the mayor," he said of He believes for a communi­ election. his service history. ty of its size, Picture Butte has He was encouraged by MP He has learned a lot over a lot to offer. Rick Casson, who was mayor the years from observing Recreation facilities, a com­ at the time. He won and Picture Butte mayors in action munity center and good edu­ except for one term (when he and said he hopes he can take cation systems are just a few declined to run) he has been all the good points he has of the town's strong points. on council ever sense. absorbed and do the best job Close proximity to the moun­ Being mayor is something possible for the town. tains and even to the city are NEWS PHOTO BY PAUL DELESKE he aspired to be, but he The upgrading of the also pluses for families wanti­ SHINING UP: Len Dunn, president of the Prairie Tractor and Engine Society, always felt the town had good town's water plant and trying ng to relocate to a rural set­ polishes up a 1937 John Deere tractor, one of over 50 vintage units participat­ mayors so he didn't consider to run a municipality with less ting. ing in the club's Parade of Power at Jamboree Days this weekend. running for the position until and less funding avenues are "I think we have everything this year when Mayor Bert two of the biggest challenges anyone would want," he Tractor buffs working Foord announced he would he sees in the future for added. to keep history alive Think Harsh words, like chickens, love to stray By Paul Deleske The event, followed by But they come home to rest each day... Sunny South News exhibitions of old-fashioned threshing, bindering and If you have angry words to say... stooking, always draws hun­ In today's hectic world, dreds of spectators from Stop and Think! most folks claim a sense of across southern Alberta. accomplishment just for The world will judge you by your deeds; Despite the huge personal remembering to get the mini- They can be flowers? fair or weeds... van tuned up before the fami­ effort it takes every year, ly vacation. Dunn and the Tractor Club are Before you plant those tiny seeds... delighted to see the public's And then there's Les Dunn growing fascination with the and his fellow farmyard tin- Stop and Think! outdated technology which kerers from the Picture Butte claims their devotion. God gave us each a heart for song; Prairie Engine and Tractor Society. "It's very important to keep A brain to reason right from wrong... all this going," Dunn said, For 16 years, these boys So, when temptation gets too strong... have devoted their time to "sometimes it's hard to believe make sure dozens of vintage there's this much equipment Stop and Think! tractors, implements and other still around." assorted hunks of ag iron are Several vintage tractors painted, polished and ready to will participate in the celebrate Jamboree Days every Jamboree Days downtown August. parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday This Saturday and Sunday morning. Club activity then at 2 p.m. more than 50 pieces shifts to the Prairie Tractor May you have enough happiness to keep you Club grounds located north of of mechanized farming history sweet, enough trials to keep you strong - will roll from their storage the PBHS starting with beef barns as part of the Parade of barbecue at noon. enough sorrows to keep you human, enough The Parade of Power takes Power. hope to keep you happy - enough failure to "It's a tremendous amount place at 2 p.m. both days, fol­ of work," Dunn cheerfully lowed by the threshing exhibi­ keep you humble, enough success to keep you observed while taking a break tion at 4 and an antique trac­ in the relative coolness of the tor pull at 4:30. eager - enough friends to give you comfort, club's massive workshop. A Saturday night barn enough wealth to meet your needs - enough He ran through a checklist dance is scheduled for the of chores yet to be done. "We'll giant workshop at 8 p.m., and enthusiasm to look forward, enough faith to early risers can enjoy a pan­ be lucky if we get finished by banish depression, enough determination to Friday night. And we're short cake breakfast between 8 and of Help, as always." 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. make each day a better day than yesterday! Dwdene, £i»a and Sanyo, Welcome kick SatuUa CHECK OUT OUR... • Sale price on 1 gal Shampoo & Conditioner • FREE Hair cut program HERALD PHOTO BY LAURA DRAPER GETTING SOME OLYMPIC GOLD: Poet John Owen says hello to dogs Wyatt and Buddy. His poem may be used in the next games. The Hair Line 732-4448 John takes a private passion VANCE Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and everyone at the Regional Hospital for the wonderful treatment that I received while a patient over the Christmas Season. Thanks to our on pathway to poetic gold Friends and our Community for the encouragement given us during this By JOY HICKSON possible use during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, difficult time. Lethbridge Herald Georgia. Special thanks to my family, Leonard, Dick Haney and family and Although for 41 years John Owen has worked in weld­ "But I was too late," he says.