1 FEBRUARY 2014 NEWS FROM PARKLAND LODGE Activity Coordinator HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY Upcoming Events: ~FEB 05, CASTLE BUF- BABIES: FET ~FEB 06, VALENTINES ~Feb 6, Della MARKET ~Feb 7, Russel ~FEB 11, WALMART VALENTINES ~FEB 13, VALENTINES DAY IS A BAKING ~FEB 13 or 14, VALEN- FRIDAY 14th TINES TREATS and New Residents, DANCE Staff & Thank you’s ~FEB 17, EARS ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT ~FEB 18, HINTON TRIP Thanks to: ~FEB 20, BRANCH OR ~ERNIE SMITH, FOR FUNKY FORK FOR FILLING IN ON TUES. NIGHT MUSIC WHILE LUNCH SHIRLEY IS AWAY ~FEB 25, POPOVICH ~ALL THE DONA- PRODUCTIONS TIONS TO MAKE OUR “SHERRIF SHOW” RED CLOTHING SALE A DEER SUCCESS... ~FEB 27, SHOPPERS 2 SAM’S DESK June Mitchell, was able to find out where the name for our “MATAMAO SENIOR’S CLUB” came from. Apparently this word “MATAMAO” is the native word for “FRIEND”. Yeah! We figured it out. Thanks June. In January, we had our third annual, Gently Used clothing sale, where we raised $200.00. Our best sales ever for a clothing sale. February, the days are getting longer, and I know that you have all been stuck inside all winter. But, we are having a road trip on the 18th to Hinton weather permitting, so lets keep our fingers crossed. Also, we have the Popovich Productions coming to the Lodge on the 25th, so I hope you all enjoy it. It is an Old Time show, with a group from Red Deer. We paid $390.00 from the MATAMAO SOCIETY for it. And we are sure hoping you all enjoy it. E.A.R.S., will be having an adoption day here to see if they can get any of their animals adopted. Appar- ently, they come out in the community some times so we wanted to see how it goes here. I hope that you will all enjoy it. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!! Page 2 NEWS FROM PARKLAND LODGE 3 FEBRUARY Page 3 QUOTE OF THE MONTH THE EVER AMUSING MAXINE. GREAT GOOD CLEAN HUMOR. 4 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Who was the man who became Canada’s seventh prime minister? Wilfrid Laurier was born in 1841 at St. Lin, Quebec of humble beginnings. The son of a farmer, he was sent to the nearby town of new Glasgow at a young age to learn Eng- lish. After seven years at a Roman Catholic college, Laurier studied law at McGill University. He delivered the valedictory address for his class in 1864 and made his first of many speeches appealing for sympathy and union between the French and English. He embarked on a law career in Montreal, however ill health, which he believed to be tuberculosis but turned out to be chronic bronchitis, caused him to move in 1866. He lived first in L’Avenir, then Victoriaville, Quebec, where in 1867 he opened a law firm — the start of a thirty year practice. As a supporter of the Liberal party or “parti rouge,” Lauri- er took the job of editor of Le Défricheur, opposing the terms of Confederation and defending Liberal policies until the paper’s de- mise that year. In 1868 he married Zoe Lafontaine. In Arthabaska Regional County he was elected alderman, mayor, and in 1881, county warden. The couple built a large house in the municipality’s seat, Victoriaville, in 1878. There they became part of the local society until Laurier’s po- litical career necessitated moving to Ottawa in 1897. The Laurier’s former residence was also the home of Prime Minister Mackenzie and is now being used as a museum. Page 4 5 Wilfrid Laurier was born on November 20. Laurier graduates with a law degree from McGill University on Oc- tober 3. Laurier begins his political career as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec. Laurier is elected to the House of Commons and appointed Minis- ter of Inland Revenue in 1877. Laurier is elected Prime Minister of Canada, a position he will hold for fifteen years, the longest undefeated mandate in Canadian his- tory. Also: Laurier and Manitoba Premier Thomas Greenway create compromise legislation on The Manitoba Schools Question –– Catholics in Manitoba are permitted to have a Catholic education in public schools on a school-to-school basis and be taught in French (or other language) if there is a minimum of 10 students who speak that language. Re-establishment of a Catholic school board but no government funding. Prime Minister Laurier represents Canada at Queen Victoria’s dia- mond jubilee and receives a knighthood. Second Boer War –– Laurier opposes sending the Militia to assist a British colonial war, proposing a volunteer component only. Laurier creates the Railway Bill, which allows for the development of two more transcontinental railways. 1905: Laurier oversees the creation of two new provinces — Sas- katchewan and Alberta. Laurier proposes the Naval Service Act. The bill is passed and Lau- rier creates the Royal Canadian Navy. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has a stroke and dies on February 17 at the age of seventy-seven. Page 5 6 . February 15 was declared National Flag of Cana- da Day in 1996. It marks the day in 1965 when our red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parlia- ment Hill in Ottawa, and indeed, hundreds of communi- ties across Canada. Red and white were designated as Canada's official colours in 1921 by His Majesty King George V. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our flag and what it stands for: a Dominion that is the envy of the world. The material on this Web site is intended to provide readers with background on the National Flag of Cana- da, including its history, its symbolism and flag etiquette. February 15 – National Flag of Canada Day – is the per- fect opportunity to learn about the history of the flag. Page 6 7 Page 7 February Birth- stone: Amethyst, Sta- bility, peace, courage, inner strength, sincer- ity. February Birth Month Flower Humility and faithfulness 8 Page 8 9 Page 9 .