October 2005 - WhitecourtWeb.com

A rainbow, viewed along
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OCTOBER 2005 — VOL. 3 NO. 10 — CIRCULATION 5,250
Advisor
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Full slate for by-election
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By Dan Parker
nce again, there is great
interest in a local election, with six candidates running for two spots in the upcoming by-election on Monday, October 17th. Jeanne
MacMillan, David McConnell, Larry McConnell, Bob
Walker, Jim Ward and Nieta
C
World have all stepped forward to volunteer their time
and services.
Voting will take place
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
Central School in the Gymnasium. The street address is
4807 - 53rd Avenue. If you are
unable to make it to the main
(Continued on page 7)
4th hole, overlooking Athabasca
Fire Protection Organized 1950’s - 1960’s
Summarized from Sagatiwah Saga.
F
ire protection was a key
part of Whitecourt’s infrastructure that had to be
upgraded, as the area grew
rapidly due to the oil and gas
boom. Western Lumber had
donated a Dodge 300 gallon
tank truck for basic fire protection. In 1956, this piece of
equipment was put to use on
their own mill.
Scan of an old polaroid of Whitecourt’s
upgraded fire truck in action.
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Which legendary sports figure
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Vince Lombardi d) John Madden. (Answer and more quiz
questions. on page 15).
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(Continued on page 4)
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Welcome to the new look
Whitecourt Advisor magazine. The on-site press used
previously is great for doing
business forms and so on, but
it lacks the automation and
photographic capabilities necessary for folding and collating a news magazine. Consequently, the Advisor was folded and put together manually.
In this centennial year,
it is worth pointing out that
pioneer newspaper publishers
would have considered such
a situation a cakewalk. In one
early incident, a wagon containing type overturned in a
creek and some letters of the
alphabet were lost. The journalists gamely carried on,
putting out early issues that
looked like foreign language
editions; until the creatively
assembled letters were sound-
ed out to reveal words that resembled English.
In any case, Advisor
printing will now be done in
the west end of Edmonton on
automated colour presses. The
magic of the Internet makes it
possible to e-mail a completed
issue on Friday, to be ready for
pick-up on Monday.
With the easier process,
circulation will be expanded
to 5,250, with a mailout to
Fox Creek. This will add to
the existing mailout to Whitecourt and Blueridge, with
dropoffs in Mayerthorpe and
Swan Hills.
Thank you to our readers and advertisers for their
support, which has made our
improvements possible. It is
hoped that this will continue;
and not only in the name of
proliferating bad jokes and
worse puns.
As traditional media continues its consolidation into
larger and larger chains, it
can provide more coverage
of many events for the reader.
However, unlike many other
products, information requires
diversity, if democracy is to
be served. In this regard, it is
important that the mainstream
news be supplemented by
small independents. The Advisor, with your support, will
continue to do its best to periodically examine issues that
go unreported or under-reported by the large media chains.
On a final note, please
get out and vote in the upcoming by-election on October
17; and have a
safe and happy
hallowe’en.
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OCTOBER 2005
Reaching the end of a job interview, the manager asked a
young job applicant fresh out of NAIT, “And what starting salary were you looking for?”
The candidate replied, “In the neighborhood of $125,000
a year, depending on the benefits package.”
The interviewer said, “Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and
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and a company car leased every 2 years - say, a red Corvette?”
The worker sat up straight and said, “Wow! Are you kidding?”
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When the office printer’s type began to grow faint, the office manager called a local repair shop where a friendly man
informed him that the printer probably needed only to be
cleaned.
Because the store charged $60 for such cleanings, he said,
the manager might try reading the printer’s manual and doing
the job himself.
Pleasantly surprised by his candor, the office manager
asked, “Does your boss know that you discourage business?”
“Actually it’s my boss’s idea,” the employee replied. “We
usually make more money on repairs if we let people try to fix
things themselves first.”
A Slice of Life
A Doctor was addressing a large audience in Edmonton:
“The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have
killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful.
Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food can be
loaded with MSG. High fat diets can be disastrous, and none
of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the germs in our
drinking water. But there is one thing that is the most dangerous of all and we all have, or will, eat it. Can anyone here tell
me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering for
years after eating it?”
After several seconds of quiet, a 75-year-old man in the
front row raised his hand, and softly said, “Wedding Cake”.
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Grandpa was driving with
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and beeped the horn by mistake. She turned and looked at
him for an explanation.
He said, “I did that by accident.”
She replied, “I know that”
He replied, “How did you
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She said, “Because you
didn’t say “idiot!” afterwards.
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(Continued from page 1)
power plant, a drying shed, five
According to an Edmonton boxcars of lumber, a C.N.R. waJournal report of May 11, 1956, ter tank and damaging a planing
mill.”
the fire originated
in a shavings bin
With the
Water to fight
adjacent to the
planing mill. From
mustering of the the fire was pumped
there, it spread
town’s entire adult from the flood swollen Beaver Creek.
rapidly to the root
of the mill. The population to fight This waterway has
Journal went on to
the blaze, the fire since been diverted
to the other side of
relate:
was confined to the Highway 43, but at
easterly section of one time it passed
“A six hour
close beside Westblaze fanned by
the plant.
ern’s yard. At the
gusty northwest
height of the blaze
winds
ripped
through the Western Construc- the fire leaped the creek to detion and Lumber Company’s stroy a barn and two sheds owned
$250,000 plant at Whitecourt by Fred Reed.
(Continued on page 9)
on Thursday, destroying a steam
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Having just completed a course of analysis with his
psychiatrist, John tells a friend:
“I always thought I was indecisive”
Friend: “And now?”
John: “I’m not so sure.”
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Rumours that convict labour was being used to upgrade Rotary Park turned out to
be false. It actually transpired
that Merv Hilland and Doug
Malek of the Rotary Club,
pictured right, were helping
plant one of the 30 new trees
going into the park.
The planned water feature
being put in by the town promises to be another great addition to the park. The pool at
the bottom of the slides will be
adjacent to the existing pond.
There is also a park pavilion in the works through the
Rotary Club.
All in all, this area of
Whitecourt’s river valley is
shaping up nicely.
Extending main street
into the park and around to 47
street is another option being
considered by some. The pos-
sible road, and accompanying
sidewalks, would go by the
Senior’s Circle and down into
the park. A road through to 57
Avenue which intersects with
47 Street would allow many
residents to travel downtown,
without having to go through
the school zone in front of
Central School.
Eventually, it would be
nice to see a connected set
of trails from Graham Acres,
along the riverside to Rotary
Park, before continuing over a
foot bridge spanning the Macleod, into Riverboat Park.
Millar Western and the golf
course would need fences.
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Many Canadians use
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attics to keep heat from escaping, but yearly check-ups to
ensure that insulation is evenly
distributed and proper ventilation is maintained are important. Up to 8% of your home’s
energy is lost through the attic
and, much like a toque, during
colder months insulation and
sealing keeps heated air from
escaping outside. Think PINK
and make sure the attic is the
first place you insulate.
Anywhere there’s an exchange of air with the outside environment, there’s an
exchange of temperature. To
minimize air leakage and reduce household energy bills,
replace old windows, seal
windows that you don’t open
and block drafts under doors.
To seal large cracks around
windows, cut strips of PINK
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and insert into cracks, then
seal with red construction tape
using strips of poly vapour retarder (if necessary) or seal
smaller cracks with a foam
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“Don’t be caught offguard by your heating bills this
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“By eliminating drafts and upgrading insulation, homeowners can significantly reduce
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often quite different tempera- ca. - News Canada
OCTOBER 2005
(Continued from page 1)
voting station on election day,
you can attend the Advance
Vote on October 13th. Hours
are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The location is downstairs at
the Whitecourt Town Office
(5004 - 52 Avenue).
Candidates Forum
The candidates forum will
be held Wednesday, October
12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
at the Senior’s Circle. There
will be a short award presentation for local businesses before
each candidate opens with a
three minute talk on their respective platforms.
Questions will be collected from the audience and can
be directed at all candidates,
or asked of any particular indi-
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vidual or individuals running.
Mayor, Premier do the Time Warp
Chamber representatives
will select the questions to be
asked, with a view to maintaining equitable speaking times
for all of the candidates. Candidates will have two minutes
to answer, with a red card being waved when 15 seconds
remains in the alloted time.
The forum will close with
a three minute wrap up by each
candidate.
Chamber of Commerce
members are encouraged to
come out for the AGM, which
will precede the forum. It runs
from 5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
with a wine and cheese mixer
to follow. After, there is the
business awards presentation
and candidates forum.
Right, 100th anniversary
cake cutting in Edmonton.
Whitecourt brought its time
capsule to the event.
Time capsules from Albertan towns lined up for
placement into the ‘time ship’.
Right, Mayor Trevor
Thain talks with some passersby.
Left,’time ship’ to hold
the individual town time
capsules for the next 100
Years
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New fortified coolant is installed preventing corrosion with
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Sixty percent of breakdowns are caused by coolant system failure. Antifreeze is made up of ethylene glycol, water and chemical inhibitors.
Vehicle coolant is mixed to provide protection against freezing, boiling
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of the engine’s internal components. Time, temperature extremes,
agitation and chemical reactions depletes the anti-freeze inhibitors
leaving a corrosive acidic mixture. Depleted anti-freeze eats away at
aluminum engine components 10 times faster than cast iron. Most new
vehicles have aluminum heads, intake manifolds, heater cores and
radiators. It is recommended in order to maximize efficiency to inspect
a system once a year (24,000 km) and flush the system every 2 years
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Use Candles with Care!
October 9th to 15th is Fire Prevention Week. While there
are many preventable causes of fire, this year the focus is on
candle fires. The theme is Use Candles with Care: When you
go out, blow out.
In the past 10 years, the number of home fires caused by
candles has continued to increase. Candle fires start most commonly in bedrooms followed by living and family rooms. Nearly 60 per cent of candle fires start when the flame comes into
contact with nearby combustible materials. Some examples of
combustible materials are furniture, bedding, mattresses/pillows, plastics, paper, carpets/rugs and curtains/blinds. In Alberta homes, the number of candle fires dramatically increases
during the months of November, December and January. In the
last ten years there have been nearly 800 serious home fires in
this province alone caused by candles.
Safety tips to follow when using candles
• Keep lit candles away from combustible items such as
clothing, books, curtains, Christmas trees and paper decorations.
• Make sure you mount candles on non-combustible
holders that won’t tip over and are big enough to collect dripping wax.
• Don’t place lit candles in windows where blinds or
curtains may close or blow over them, and don’t use them in
places where children or pets could knock them over.
• Remember to snuff candles out when leaving the room
or going to sleep.
• Never let candles burn down to the bottom.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a room with lit
candles. A child could play with the flame and start a fire or
be burnt. Do not allow older children to light candles in their
bedrooms—a forgotten candle or an accident is all it takes to
start a fire.
• During power outages exercise caution when using
candles as a light source. Many destructive fires start during
such times since potential fire hazards can go unnoticed in the
relative darkness.
• Never use a candle for light when fuelling equipment
such as a camp-fuel heater or lantern.
• When buying novelty candles or when using them, try
to determine if they pose a potential fire hazard. If they do, or
you suspect they might, inform your local fire department or
the Product Safety Bureau of Health Canada in Edmonton at
(780) 495-2626 ([email protected]) or in Calgary at
(403) 292-4677 ([email protected]).
• Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your
home. Test them monthly to ensure they are working and replace batteries once a year. Practice a home fire escape drill.
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(Continued from page 4)
The Journal article continued: “the homes of the village’s 700 residents were imperiled as the wind showered
sparks into the southeast section of the village.” However,
“with the wind’s abatement”
about an hour after the blaze
started, and “the mustering of
the town’s entire adult population to fight the blaze, the fire
was confined to the easterly
section of the plant.”
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Apparently a call for aid a more organized form of fire
had been sent to Mayerthorpe protection. On February 22,
1958 the Whiteshortly after the
court Volunteer
fire’s outbreak.
The near
Fire Department
As luck would
disaster made
was
officially
have it, they
were unable to
clear the need for formed with Allan Millar as
respond as their
a more organized fire chief and Ed
brigade was ocform of fire
Zutz as deputy
cupied by a local
fire chief. The
fire.
protection.
first order of
The near disaster to the business was to build a fire
village made clear the need for hall. This was accomplished
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through raising funds through
raffles, donations of lumber
and canvassing for cash by the
Lions Club. The hall, a structure of 40 x 20 feet was built
the summer of 1958. The entire workforce for the project
was comprised of volunteers.
As mentioned in the August Advisor, the fire hall doubled as the town office from
1958 to 1961.
(Continued on page 10)
Above, 1961 volunteer fire department. From left to right are Ken Moffat, Cyril Rees, Andy Moen, Ken Dubois, Lorne Gray, Mike
Kobotilo, Henry Madlung, Ben Crozier, Ray Podgurney, Fred Adams, Ed Zutz, Forrest Krause, Bill Olson, Harry Wedow
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(Continued from page 9)
In October of 1958 a fire
truck was purchased. It came
equipped with a 500 gallon
storage tank and an 80 gallon
pumper. Fire hydrants were
placed at strategic points by
town water lines. The first
major fire after the department
was formed occurred in 1959
when the National Supply
Store on the Main Street burnt
down. Firemen were unable to
save the building but did prevent the fire from spreading to
other buildings.
In 1960 Ed Zutz became
fire chief. All the time, equipment was being continually upgraded. A front mount
pumper truck was purchased
that year which was capable
of pumping 500 gallons per
minute. At the time, the fire
department consisted of twenty men. Regular meetings and
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practices were held, with all vention program was also carofficers taking courses at pro- ried out on an ongoing basis
by the volunteers. Although
vincial training schools.
many fires have occurred over
Ken Moffatt became chief the years, the volunteers were
in 1963. A second pumper often able to minimize damtruck capable of 625 gallons ages. A new three bay fire hall
adjacent to the old
per minute and
was completed in
with a full range
A new three
1975.
of hose sizes
bay fire
was purchased
As
most
in 1967. With
department
townspeople althe two well
adjacent to the
ready know, the
appointed fire
trucks, White- old was completed first fire chief, and
stalwart Whitecourt became
in 1975.
court pioneer, A.
one of the best
J Millar has reequipped towns
cently passed on. Readers of
for its size in Alberta.
this history series have seen
The fire department not his name repeatedly, in cononly extinquished and con- junction with improvements
trolled many fires, they also to the town.
set many controlled burns.
Trash, brush and old unsightly
The preceding is an
buildings were cleaned up by adapted excerpt from the book
the fire department. A fire pre- Sagitiwah Saga. This book is
“
”
available at the Forest Interpretive Centre or the Once
Upon a Time book store, next
to the Vista Theatre. Thank
you to the Whitecourt Fire
Department for the photos
and captions in this part of the
history series. Next month,
the development of the towns
medical services during the
oil boom will be covered.
Barking up the
Wrong Tree
A German Shepherd went
to a Western Union telegram
office, took out a blank form
and wrote: “Woof. Woof.
Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof.
Woof. Woof. Woof.”
The clerk examined the
paper and politely told the
dog, “There are only nine
words here. You could send
another “Woof” for the same
price.”
“But,” the dog replied,
“That would make no sense.”
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Albertans asked for input into
advanced education review
Online survey and regional meetings to give Albertans a
strong voice
Edmonton... The advanced education review - A Learning
Alberta: Framing the Challenge - is entering its next phase,
with the launch of an online survey and stakeholder meetings
across the province, giving Albertans an opportunity to help
shape the future of adult learning in Alberta.
“The review steering committee has undertaken a very
thorough consultation with stakeholders as well as hundreds
of interested Albertans, which is helping to shape our policy
framework,” said Hancock. “But now we want to hear what
Albertans have to say. We want to know if they think we’re on
the right track, and how they envision the advanced education
system of the future.”
Over the summer, the committee received feedback from
institutions, students, community groups, literacy groups, the
public, and parents on a wide range of issues. Some of the
innovative ideas that came out of the first phase of consultation include enhancements to student assistance programs to
increase accessibility for Albertans, more flexible programs
and program delivery to expand access, and a greater focus on
strengthening the ability of communities to respond to adult
learning needs locally.
Albertans are encouraged to visit the A Learning Alberta
online survey and provide input on a proposed policy framework, developed by the steering committee. The survey can
be found at www.alearningalberta.gov.ab.ca. In addition, seven
regional stakeholder meetings will be held across the province
in September and October, focusing on gathering feedback on
the steering committee’s work. MLAs may be holding their
own discussions with constituents as well.
“The Alberta government has made it a top priority to increase access to advanced education throughout the province,”
said Advanced Education Minister Dave Hancock. “We believe
that every motivated Albertan should have the opportunity to
achieve his or her maximum potential and we’re taking action
to make sure that happens.”
The input gathered from survey submissions, regional
meetings and MLA consultations will feed into a Minister’s
Forum on November 1st and 2nd in Edmonton. At the forum,
representatives from across the advanced learning system will
review the steering committee’s work, as well as input from
Albertans, to help set the direction of Alberta’s advanced education system in the 21st century.
The steering committee includes MLAs Cindy Ady, Ray
Danyluk and Doug Griffiths, as well as 14 Albertans with strategic knowledge of the advanced learning system.
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Councillor candidates
Growing up in Vermilion, Alberta, I
was blessed with parents whose strong
convictions and community involvement helped our community to flourish. I’ve been involved in Whitecourt
for over 15 years with various volunteer
organizations. This includes Pumpjack
Players, the In-School Mentoring program, Christmas Hamper and the Christopher Leadership Course, with over 250
graduates. We are currently working on
a Christopher Youth course that will help build leadership,
confidence and effective speaking skills.
As a College graduate, I spent 12 years in the insurance industry before moving to Whitecourt in 1990. After
taking a short career break to stay home with my children, I
started an Insurance brokerage that still thrives today.
I am a team player who has the experience, tenacity, dedication and long-term vision needed to promote the security, beautification and growth of our community. - Jeanne MacMillan
I received my teaching diploma in 1964
and taught in Ontario and the North West
Territories, where I was Chairman of a Town
Council. I received my Bachelor of Arts
from Simon Fraser University in 1974.
In 1980 I received my law degree from
the University of Calgary and have been
a lawyer in Whitecourt since 1981. I was
President of the Whitecourt Chamber of
Commerce in 1998 and 1999, am a founding
member of the Whitecourt Rotary Club and
was President in 2002. I received my Queen’s Counsel appointment in 2003 and was also elected a Bencher (one of 20 elected
lawyers who govern the Law Society of Alberta). I operate two
businesses in Whitecourt, my Law Office and Camp In Town Inc.
Our Town is growing rapidly. We need good capable people on Council. The Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce did
very well when I was President, the Whitecourt Rotary Club
grew and developed when I was President and I work well
within the Law Society of Alberta. - Larry McConnell
I am thirty two years old and have
resided in Whitecourt for twenty three
years. I own a small business downtown and also work as an instrumentation technician.
I think that as a council we need to
address current issues, as well as have
a long-term vision. Some things to focus on include youth programs for the
10 to 18 year old age range, downtown
revitalization and the growing crime rate.
I have been involved with community groups; with the most
recent being the Whitecourt and District Skatepark Society. This
group is working with the town to bring a modern, properly constructed Skatepark to Whitecourt. With the potential of being a
younger member of council, I can be a direct representation of
Whitecourt’s average age. I will help bring a fresh outlook to
council to make Whitecourt an even more desirable place to live.
I would like to wish my fellow candidates the best of
luck in the election. - Jim Ward
OCTOBER 2005
Whitecourt Advisor
for town by-election
My wife Joanne and two boys,
Pat and Darin have lived in Whitecourt for 7 + years
I have been employed by Imperial Oil and then Pengrowth for the
past 32 Years. I presently hold the
position of Senior Buyer at the Pengrowth Judy Creek facility near Swan
Hills. My experience with budgets,
procurement, supervising people, and
the negotiation process, have provided me with some of the
tools required for a position on town council. I have been involved with Minor Hockey both coaching and volunteering
My areas of concern are controlling vandalism, establishing public transit, affordable housing for lower income
families or individuals, and expansion of the present health
care facilities. - David McConnell
I am the owner/operator of Firewalker Enterprises, am married to Karen, the father of four children and the
grandfather of six.
Throughout the 44 years I have lived
in Whitecourt I have been actively involved in the community. Some of the
community functions I was a part of
are: founding member of Kidsport and
Whitecourt Rec Society; several terms
on the executive of the Whitecourt Chamber of Commerce; Director of Wellspring Women’s Shelter; Special Olympics coach;
Junior Baseball coach; long distance running and basketball
teams and vice president of the Whitecourt Heritage Society.
I believe I have a lot to offer the citizens of Whitecourt.
I’d like to state in all sincerity that I shall represent you in an
honest, responsible manner. Remember you are all citizens
of Whitecourt, with equal political influence and I intend to
prove it to you by being elected. - Bob Walker
• Input from citizens is vital and as a
Councillor I will continue to welcome
input on issues being addressed by
Council. I will debate issues publicly
and openly.
• I will ensure that your tax dollars are
spent responsibly and in the best interest
of the citizens and businesses that have
paid those taxes.
• Council must ensure that Whitecourt is a safe community to
live in. I want to make certain that Council does everything
in its power to help the RCMP with its ongoing efforts in
combating drugs and crime in our community.
• Council should continue to put resources into town
beautification. I would like to see our community become a
member of “Communities in Bloom”. The new water feature
at Rotary Park is an excellent example of beautification and
recreation.
I can be contacted at 706-3344. - Nieta World
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October 3rd to 28th. Place your
order with a scouting member
when they come to your door
or call Sherry at 778-2333
Arni Stephenson’s
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SHARE THE WARMTH
Coats will be distributed
at the Repeat Boutique
on Saturday, October 22,
from 11 am to 3 pm.
DROP OFF
LOCATIONS
K & C 10th Anniversary Draw Winner
Don Hands was the
winner for the K & C
Graphics 10th Anniversary
draw for 50 Whitecourt
Dollars. The Whitecourt
Dollars experiment is continuing, with acceptance
by twelve local merchants
for the test phase. You can
purchase Whitecourt Dollars at Tiddlee Winx Toys
‘n’ Stuff and redeem them
for full value at participating merchants. Ten percent
of all purchases of Whitecourt Dollars are donated to charity, with 90 percent being held
in reserve for merchants who wish to cash in their $Wct. Alternatively, a merchant can re-spend the $Wct for full face value at
other participating merchants. In short, you can keep your purchasing power and donate at the same time. Some Whitecourt
Dollars have now passed through several different businesses,
generating local trade each time the same dollar is exchanged.
Kidstown
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One evening an old Amerindian told his grandson about
a debate that goes on inside
people. He said, “My son, the
battle is between two “wolves”
inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger,
envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret,
greed, arrogance, self-pity,
guilt, resentment, inferiority,
lies, false pride, superiority,
and ego.
The other is Good. It is
joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity,
truth, compassion, faith and
justice.”
The grandson thought
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asked his grandfather: “Which
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Sports Quiz Answer from Page One
Signs of Life
On an electrician’s truck, “Let us remove your shorts.”
Professional football coach Vince Lombardi was widely
Outside a radiator repair shop, “Best place in town to take
known for inspiring and motivating the players of his highly
a
leak.”
successful Green Bay Packers team. Evidently, his coaching
In a nonsmoking area, “If we see you smoking, we will astechniques extended to the motivational power of threatening
to fire his players “with enthusiasm” unless they themselves sume you are on fire and take appropriate action.”
On a maternity room door, “Push, Push, Push.”
were “fired with enthusiasm” on the field.
On a front door, “Everyone on the premises is a vegetarian
Vocabulary Test
Disparate means: a) different, b) equal but opposite c) despairing except the dog.”
At an optometrist’s office, “If you don’t see what you’re
d) dispersed (Ans. p. 21)
looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
From the Small Employers Group
On a fence, “Salesmen welcome. Dog food is expensive.”
Q: A man leaves his home and makes three left turns. On his
At a car dealership, “The best way to get back on your feet
way home, he passes two guys in masks. What does he do for
--miss a car payment.”
a living? (Ans. p. 21)
Outside a muffler shop, “No appointment necessary. We’ll
hear you coming.”
In a dry cleaner’s emporium, “Drop your pants here.”
On a desk in a reception room, “We shoot every 3rd salesman, and the 2nd one just left.”
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In a veterinarian’s waiting room, “Be back in 5 minutes.
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In a restaurant
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• chocolate
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• carmel
there and be hungry,
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• salt and vinagar
• blue raspberry
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Inside a bowling
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In a cafeteria,
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Plan your escape and you
could save a life
“Providing in-clinic and on-farm
veterinary services for small
animals and large animals”
Dr. John Kyle
Located on the hill in Whitecourt, between
Carpetmax and Out ‘a’ Bounds Gym.
(NC)-According to the Association of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners, thousands of home fires cause
over a billion dollars worth of property damage every year.
Hundreds of Canadians die and thousands more are injured in
fires. Many of those deaths and injuries could have been prevented if only people understood fire better.
Review fire safety facts with your family and develop a
fire escape plan together. “Preparing and practising a home fire
escape plan is one of the most important things you can do to
protect your own life and the lives of others,” says Raffi Nersesian of Kidde Safety Canada. “Once you understand the true
nature and perils of fire, you’ll realize that your best defense is
to have an action plan in case of emergency.”
In a fire, time is your biggest enemy. Remember that every
second counts and don’t waste time. Escape first! If you kill
time getting dressed or gathering valuables, fire can kill you.
Nersesian says that the key to fire safety is prevention;
however, should a fire occur, a sound strategy is needed. This
includes early detection and warning that allow for escape
according to a plan that is developed and practised ahead of
time.
“The primary fire safety strategy for any home is to warn
the occupants early, at the first sign of fire. The best way of
doing this is to install an adequate number of smoke alarms
and ensure that they’re functioning properly.” Nersesian recommends that you install both ionization and the newer photoelectric sensor type alarms on every level of the home, as well
as in bedrooms where occupants sleep with the door closed.
The majority of deaths in residential fires occur between midnight and 4 a.m., when most people are asleep. “Make sure that
the alarms are no more than 10 years old and are maintained
with fresh batteries,” he adds.
When you’re awakened by a fire, your thinking may be
confused by the smoke or even by panic. That’s why it’s so
important to develop an escape plan ahead of time. “Be sure
that the whole family understands the plan, then have drills
and practise it together so that, in the event of an actual fire,
everyone will automatically know exactly what to do,” advises
(Continued on page 17)
OCTOBER 2005
Whitecourt Advisor
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(Continued from page 16)
Nersesian.
Be sure that your escape plan takes a few facts into account, such as:
Always test doors for heat before opening them. Intense
heat and deadly smoke could be on the other side, just waiting
to rush in when you open the door.
Smoke will blind you in a real fire, so practise feeling your
way out of the house with your eyes closed.
Heat and poisonous gases rise, so never stand up in a fire.
Always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth
covered.
“Make sure that everyone in your family knows two different ways to escape from every room. If necessary, install a
compact emergency escape ladder in rooms on upper floors,”
says Nersesian.
While getting out is important, your escape plan must also
include what to do once you’re out of the home. “Never return
to a burning building for any reason,” Nersesian cautions. “It
may cost you your life. Designate a meeting place outside the
home and take a head count. Plan to use a neighbour’s phone
to dial 911 for your local emergency service.”
For more information on fire escape plans, tips on protection
and prevention, visit: www.SafeAtHome.ca. - News Canada
The Tale of Little Tommy Turtle
A little turtle begins to slowly climb a tree. After long hours
of great effort, he reaches the top. He then launches himself into
the air, waving his front legs frantically as he hurtles towards the
ground. He crashes heavily, but his shell and the leaves on the
ground save him
from serious injury. After recovering consciousness
he starts to make
his way up the
tree again, using
mouth and limb to
move from branch
to branch.
Upon reaching
the top, he once
more jumps into
the air, and comes
crashing
down
again. Undaunted,
the turtle starts the
process again. Taking short breaks,
the turtle continues
his efforts, never
giving up.
All the while,
his heroic efforts
are being watched
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Doctor Vs. Lawyer
A lawyer was cross-examining the doctor about whether or
not he had checked the pulse of the deceased before he signed
the death certificate. “No,” the doctor said. “I did not check his
pulse.” “And did you listen for a heartbeat?” asked the lawyer.
“No I did not,” the doctor said. “So,” said the lawyer, “when
you signed the death certificate, you had not taken steps to
make sure he was dead.” The doctor said, “Well, let me put it
this way. The man’s brain was in a jar on my desk but, for all I
know, he could be out practicing law somewhere.”
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OCTOBER 2005
Stop by and see
our Roxy and
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Kids!
Welcome to the Kid’s Stuff page, content arranged by Tiddlee Winx Toys ‘n’ Stuff
Its Autumn!!!!
Hope everyone’s school year started out well,
and you all are looking forward to your new
semesters! You can tell by the colorful leaves
flying around that it is officially autumn. Time
to start thinking about that Halloween Costume!
Jelly Belly Fun
Fact: Did you
know that Jelly
Belly is available
in prepacks at
Christimas Time
at Tiddlee Winx
Toys n’ Stuff
in Christmas
Colors? It will also
be available in
Halloween colors
this year too!
Tiddlee Winx Toys n’
Stuff are still taking
donations for the Percy
Baxter Hot Breakfast
program…your dollar
makes a difference. Also
we will have a “Coats
for Kids” drop off in our
store this month!
Happy Birthday
to:
Dustin White….
October 3rd,
He will be two
years old!
Come on in to
Tiddlee Winx
and register
your big day
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For Minutes or Months!
THANK YOU!!!
Midtown Mall’s
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Silent Auction raised
$1,400.00 for the
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at the Whitecourt
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Whitecourt!!!
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Whitecourt Advisor
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New Chinese aid for Maldives
GNA – The Government of Maldives on Monday launched
a project financed by the Government of China that will provide
half a million US dollars worth of aid to two remote islands in
the Maldives that were devastated by last year’s tsunami.
The money will be used to rebuild and repair housing damaged on the islands of Dhaalu Vaanee and Dhaalu Meedhoo,
both about 150 kilometres from the capital Malé. The islands
suffered badly when last year’s December tsunami swept across
the country, with 94 dwellings destroyed or seriously damaged
between them. Much of the population of 1,500 on the two
islands was displaced, and nearly eight months later, many are
still living in temporary shelter.
“This is the first time that China, itself a developing country, has provided aid for tsunami recovery for the Maldives,”
said Mr. Jianguo Shen, of UN HABITAT. The aid will implement the new shelter programme for the two islands. “Although
China has pledged over US$ 20 million to tsunami relief across
the region, it is unusual for the Chinese government to be implementing projects through the UN.”
http://www.unhabitat.org/Tsunami/chinese_aid.asp
- Good News Agency
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Proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his
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gong standing near the bedroom wall.
“What the heck is that big brass gong for?” his buddy
Krusty asked.
“It’s not a gong. It’s a talking clock, like a chiming one,
only better” Steve hiccuped.
“A talking clock? Seriously?” asked his other friend, Escort Al.
“Yup” replied Steve “I didn’t believe it myself at first”.
“Well then, how’s it work?” Escort Al asked, closing one
eye, the better to squint at the contraption.
“Watch” Steve said. He picked up a hammer, gave the
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The three stood looking at one another for a moment in the
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(NC)-Cuisinart’s 2nd annual Culinary Calendar just
hit retail shelves and
is sure to make your
mouth water with
12 delicious recipes,
ranging from breakfast to dessert. The
calendar, developed
to raise funds for deserving charities, has raised over $55,000 to
date and plans to double that before the year is out.
With every Calendar purchase, $1.00 will be donated to both
the Canadian Association of Food Banks and the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation. These calendars are sold at retailers across
Canada, including Home Outfitters and Linens `n Things.
Sample the calendar, by trying this delicious Hot Caramel Coffee.
1-1/2 cups Higgins & Burke Medium to Dark Roast Coffee,
prepared
1/3 cup caramel sundae sauce
1-2 tbsp granulated sugar, optional
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup half and half cream
Optional garnishes:
Whipped cream
Caramel sundae sauce
1. Brew Higgins & Burke coffee in the Cuisinart Coffee-OnDemand Coffeemaker.
2. Combine brewed coffee, caramel sauce, sugar, milk and
cream in saucepan adding sugar to taste. Bring just to a simmer
over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the caramel sauce and sugar.
Pour into 2 mugs.
3. Top with a generous spoonful of whipped cream. Drizzle a
little caramel sauce on top if desired.
Makes: 2 servings
More information is available online at www.cuisinart.ca.
- News Canada
Frisbeetarianism (n.), The belief that, when you die, your
soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck there.
OCTOBER 2005
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Vocabulary Answer from page 15. disparate \DIS-puh-rit;
dis-PAIR-it\, adjective:
1. Fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind.
2. Composed of or including markedly dissimilar elements.
Science at its best isolates a common element underlying
many seemingly disparate phenomena. --John Horgan, The
Undiscovered Mind
“A Region Not Home,” though it encompasses topics as
seemingly disparate as Shakespeare, football, suicide, racism
and Disneyland, actually has considerable thematic coherence.
--Phillip Lopate, “Dreaming of Elsewhere,” New York Times,
February 27, 2000
When a poet’s mind is perfectly equipped for its work, it
is constantly amalgamating disparate experience; the ordinary
man’s experience is chaotic, irregular, fragmentary. --T.S. Eliot, “The Metaphysical Poets”
Disparate comes from the past participle of Latin disparare,
“to separate,” from dis-, “apart” + parare, “to prepare.”
Synonyms: different, dissimilar, divergent, diverse, unlike.
Find more at Thesaurus.com. - From the Internet
Small Employers Answer from page 15 - He is a baseball
player!
On a Hallowe’en Night
Two men were walking home after a Halloween party and
decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery just for laughs.
Right in the middle of the cemetery they were startled by a taptap-tapping noise coming from the misty shadows. Trembling
with fear, they found an old man with a hammer and chisel,
chipping away at one of the headstones.
“Holy cow, Mister,” one of them said after catching his
breath, “You scared us half to death -- we thought you were a
ghost! What are you doing working here so late at night?”
“Those fools!” the old man grumbled. “They misspelled
my name!”
Wisdom for the Day
“The love of one’s country
is a splendid thing. But
why should love stop at the
border? - Pablo Casals
Gamblers
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Printing
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Whitecourt
October 2005
(780) 778-5577 - 4907 52 Ave - [email protected]
Chamber AGM
Oct 12/05 - 5 pm to 6 pm
Whitecourt Senior’s Circle. This event will be followed
by a wine and cheese mixer, from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Candidates Forum
Oct 12/05 - 7 pm to 9 pm
Whitecourt Senior’s Circle. Come on out to hear the
candidates running in the upcoing by-election for the two
vacant spots on Town Council
By-Election Advance Voting
Oct 13/05 - 11 am to 7 pm
If you are unable to attend the main voting station on
election day because you will be away from town, or for
any other reasons contained in the Act, you may attend the
Advance Vote. Advance Voting will take place on the 13th
day of October, 2005, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. The voting station for the Advance Vote will be located at: Whitecourt Town Office Town Office Board Room
(downstairs) 5004 - 52 Avenue
Good Brothers Dining & Dancing
Oct 14/05 - 7 pm to 1 am
At the Whitecourt Community Centre. Tickets $30 each.
Includes meal, show and dance. Call 778-5051. All proceeds
used for music scholarships.
By-Election Voting
Oct 17/05 - 10 am to 8 pm
Voting will take place on the 17th day of October, 2005,
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Voting
Station will be located at: Central School - Gymnasium 4807
- 53rd Avenue
Koats for Kids
Oct 22/05 - 11 am to 3 pm - Drop off your spare coats and
blankets at several locations around town (see page 14).
Coats will be handed out at the Repeat Boutique on Saturday.
Call Dan at 778-5577 for more information.
Calling All Skateboarders
Organizational Meeting being Planned for this Month
The Whitecourt and District Skatepark Society’s general
meeting will be held at the Forest Interpretive Centre in the
Boardroom. For more information call Revolution Boardz at
706-8882
Whitecourt Transportation Project
The Steering Committee of the Whitecourt Transportation Project is seeking your input.
We are looking for comments and feedback regarding a
potential public and/or specialized transportation system in
Whitecourt. Please direct your comments to Gail Hadfield;
Phone: 778-6300; Email: gailhadfi[email protected]
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GNA - Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 2 September (BWNS) -- The relationship between science and religion was explored at the 29th annual Association for Baha’i
Studies conference, which took place here on the 11-14 August
2005. Attended by some 1,300 people, the conference explored
everything from the role of inspiration in scientific discovery
to the value of prayer in healing. Presentations ranged over
the gamut of natural and social sciences, from neuroscience to
quantum mechanics, from philosophy to psychology.
More than 100 speakers presented during the course of
the four-day event. Participants came mainly from the United
States and Canada but also traveled from Australia, Austria,
Chile, China, France, Gabon, Germany, Haiti, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Sudan, and the United Kingdom. The conference was organized by the Association for
Baha’i Studies--North America, one of 26 sister organizations
around the world that provide forums for scholars and students
to exchange ideas inspired by Baha’i principles.
Most presentations focused on this year’s conference
theme, “Science, Religion and Social Transformation.” The
Baha’i sacred writings explicitly uphold the underlying harmony of science and religion, and many scholars sought to
show how these two systems are increasingly seen as complementary sides of the same reality.
http://news.bahai.org/story.cfm?storyid=387
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A man goes to see his doctor. “Doc, something terrible is
happening, My wife is poisoning me
The doctor, very surprised by this, asks, “How can that be?”
The man then pleads, “I’m telling you, I’m certain she’s
poisoning me, what should I do?”
The doctor then offers, “Tell you what. Let me talk to her,
I’ll see what I can find out and I’ll let you know.”
A week later the doctor calls the man and says, “Well, I
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You want my advice?”
“Yes, yes” the man eagerly said.
The doctor replied, “Take the poison.”
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or procreative capital (ideally with widespread citizen access)
and discourage the usurious forms of non-productive credit.
They are blind to the difference between investment and
speculation. The systemic solution missed by these monetary
gurus was first described by Harold Moulton, the former president of Brookings Institution, in his book The Formation of
Capital (1935) and refined by Louis O. Kelso and the growing
circle of Kelsonian binary economists around the world. For
a paper on this, published by the scholarly journal The Journal
of Socio-Economics, “A New Look at Prices and Money”, see
www.globaljusticemovement.org/money.htm
Commentary - The following was written in support of interest-free money, issued for productive purposes. The website
linked to at the end of the article originates in Whitecourt.
Will the Bubble Burst on Our Cheap Credit Economy?
Washington Post Robert Samuelson tried to address the question in his article “The Curse of Cheap Credit?” (6/2/05).
Unfortunately, he fell into the trap of conventional economic
thinking on the credit and interest policies of the Fed, issues
that Alan Greenspan has now admitted are a “conundrum”.
Is cheap credit a curse threatening the U.S. economy with the Author Norman Kurland is a lawyer and economist.
kind of speculative bubble that collapsed overheated real estate
and security prices in the Japanese economy a few years ago?
What the gurus of monetary policy don’t yet see is that
there is a fundamental difference between credit and money
supplied for self-liquidating productive purposes (i.e. supplyside credit for feasible capital projects) and credit and money
supplied for non-productive, speculative or even destructive
purposes (i.e., consumer credit, credit for gambling and speculating in existing securities and assets and most government
budget deficits). The first increases the production of marketable goods and services. The second increases consumption
incomes (demand) without a corresponding increase in productive output (supply).
Failing to respect this distinction, those in charge of the
Friendship park is a great place to have lunch outside
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policies that would encourage credit for acquiring supply-side days warm enough yet to enjoy the outside during noon.
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