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Stay Informed on the Town Website and Facebook Page September 2015 Neighborhood Notes is published by Community Services 403-748-2160 Prepaid Newsletter Advertising Rates Submission/Payment Deadline: 10 AM , 7 working days before the end of each month. 1/8 page $30 1/4 page $45 1/2 page $90 page $180 Non Profit Rates available for functions generating revenue General interest submissions and organization information free as space permits Our provincial funders have requested a survey to see if this publication is of value to the citizens of Bentley and area who receive it. One question answered is all we need, however, feel free to email comments/suggestions. This is your local paper and your input is valued! Please contact Community Services 403-748-2160 or Town Office 403-748-4044 to have your answer recorded, or send an email to [email protected] As a result of the Bentley Neighbourhood Notes, I am more aware of what is happening in my community. 1 2 3 4 5 6 strongly disagree disagree somewhat disagree somewhat agree agree strongly agree The Fall session is September to December Wednesdays 4:15 The cost for a full session is $90, and $10 for drop in. People can register at the Elementary School office *after* the Labour Day weekend. All participants will need to complete a Par-Q form, verifying you're healthy enough for fitness activities. All registration fees go completely towards supporting extracurricular and other programming at the school. Instructor: Lee Varty Bentley Community Services is a member of the Lacombe County Early Childhood Development Coalition See page 13 https://www.facebook.com/ZumbaFitnessLeeVarty 1 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Seniors Drop In Medical Clinic Medical Clinic Boutique Boutique Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Carpet Bowling Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins TOPS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FARMERS MARKET book club mtg. Library pg 16 Games Night 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Labor Day Seniors Drop In Medical Clinic Medical Clinic Boutique Boutique Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Enjoy the holiday! TOPS Carpet Bowling Tadpoles & Leapfrogs Library Minor Hockey Registration see pg 8 pg 16 13 Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins MOVIE NIGHT library 14 15 16 17 18 19 Royal Purple Seniors Drop In Medical Clinic Medical Clinic Boutique Boutique Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Carpet Bowling Games Night LIbrary TOPS Stay and Play First day back at Gull Lake Hall 20 21 Tadpoles & Leapfrogs Library pg 16 23 24 25 26 Seniors Drop In Medical Clinic Medical Clinic Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Boutique Carpet Bowling Tadpoles & Leapfrogs Library pg 16 28 Stay and Play First SCRAPBOOKING day back LIBRARY pg 16 basement of Town Office 22 TOPS 27 Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins 29 30 Seniors Drop In Medical Clinic Boutique Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins CARD MAKING LIBRARY pg 16 MOVIE NIGHT library Boutique TOPS Carpet Bowling Tadpoles & Leapfrogs Library pg 16 Want something on the calendar? You just need to communicate with Community Services either by phone or email to have your event included. We don’t put things on unless we are asked by the organization. 403-748-2160 [email protected] 2 Medical Clinic Wed: 2 - 9 pm Thurs: 9:30-noon Call to ensure Doctor Smith is in. 403-748-3688 Town of Bentley Municipal Office Please contact Community Services for access. 403-748-4044 [email protected] 403-748-2160 Town of Bentley Community Services Located in the Care Center Stay & Play Gull Lake Hall Tues 9:30-11am Bentley Town Office Basement Fri 9:30-11am Monday - Friday 8am to 3:30pm Office may be closed for meetings and community endeavours. Please call before stopping by to ensure that staff is in. 403-748-2160 [email protected] Seniors Drop In 55 Plus Bentley Boutique Clothing Exchange Staffed by Volunteers 403-748-2160 Located in the Municipal Office Building Monday - Friday 8am to noon 1pm to 4pm Tuesdays 1pm Thursdays see you in October www.townofbentley.ca Potluck Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Bins Last Tuesday of each month Carpet Bowling Wednesdays 10 am at the Community Hall. Thursday 10am-6pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 2-6pm New and returning players welcome. No experience necessary. 403-748-3961 Call Arnold 403-748-2744 Royal Purple meets the 2nd Monday each month at the Oxford Hall - Main Street Park New Meeting Location 7pm New Members Welcome! Contact 403-748-2020 Brenda TOPS Meets Tuesdays Elementary School Library Library see last page Monthly Shopping trip to Red Deer, the 4th Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, stopping at Parkland and Bower Malls for your shopping convenience. The trip is open to all residents of Bentley. There is no charge for the transportation, however donations are greatly appreciated. Monthly shopping trip to Sylvan Lake, the 2nd Wednesday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Riders may be dropped off and picked up at various locations to meet your needs. For the above two trips - riders MUST call the day before by 6pm to reserve seat Weigh in @ 630 pm Meeting at 7pm. Contact Carolyn: 403-396-1002 Bentley Community Services Office Information & Referrals Early childhood programs - Stay and Play Seniors Outreach - Gov’t program assistance, Meals On Wheels Youth Programs & Presentations in the School Child and adult interactive opportunities Boutique - clothing recycling 403-748-2160 3 Do you have an individual, group or organization that you would like to recognize for their efforts? Contact Community Services to let us know and we will publish the information here. Thank You to all the sponsors of the special prizes at the Bench Exhibits during the Fair/Rodeo days. Community Services would like to thank the Revmasters for their kind donation of the 50/50 proceeds and coffee/snack donation money in the amount of $750 to be used for local programming! A special thank you to T&S Lillies who sponsored the overall yard prize. NL Wow! Hats off to everyone who participated in any way to making Aug 6-9th the best days of the summer in Bentley. Proud to be a citizen here. Community Services thanks all the volunteers who came out to “play” at the kids games on August 6th. We also thank the decorators and contributors to the goodies bags, the family who loaned their “kerplunk” game, the fellow who made our “kerplunk game, the Wooden Shoe for all the big plastic containers and everyone who collected plastic containers for our building corner. We especially THANK the families who came and played with us! Wonderful parade - again! Thankful for the Tools for Schools Program - it will sure help my family this fall! We would like to thank the rest of the Revmasters Car Club members, all of our sponsors, all of our volunteers & finally, all of the spectators, who over the years have helped us make Kroozin’ West Show & Shine one of the most successful car shows in Central Alberta. We’ve enjoyed every minute of it, but now it’s time to relax. Good luck to Matt & Robyn Macfie in taking over this event. We’ll see you down the road. Rick & Donna Park Thanks to Bonnie Hoskins for the wonderful display of our seniors at the Art Show. It was greatly appreciated. Thanks to all the artist's who made a good show of all their talents and to the wineries and breweries for coming to the Beer and Wine tasting. Both settings were enjoyed . Hope to see this again next year. Thanks to the Town of Bentley Administration & Staff for all of their support for the Kroozin’ West Show & Shine and Fireworks display, both financial & labor based (lawn mowing, barricades, garbage cans, etc). To all the volunteers, many who have been with us for years, thanks for making the Kroozin’ West Show & Shine the biggest & best yet! Your enthusiasm & dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. To the Servus Credit Union Staff, who once again showed up with 6 willing volunteers, Thank you! You continue to be the ‘Go To’ group for all community endeavors. Thank you to all Bentley & district residents & businesses who generously donated to this years’ fireworks display. Because of you we were able to spend $16,000 on this years’ show (up from the normal $6000). To Pastor Greg & the Community Church, thanks for the power & use of your lawn. To ALL of the spectators who continue to turn out in droves to view the vehicles at the Show & Shine, Thank you. Because of your support we continue to be a top attraction amongst local Show and Shines (200 vehicles this year!). The Children’s Carnival was so much fun, my grandson would like it every year! Thank you Norma & Wes for organizing the trip to Calaway Park and to the Bentley Community Van Society for providing the transportation and volunteer driver. Thank you to the responsible pet owners who clean up after their dogs. We enjoy coming home to Bentley every August for the Rodeo Weekend. Lots of work by many hands is greatly appreciated by many people! Thank you to the Fire Dept. for the concession during the car show. Nice to have a close place to eat! To all the people who volunteered during the celebration week - you are awesome! Thank you, Greg C. for being a kind neighbor and helping a lady with her van! It’s a pleasure to watch the young moms and their tots doing the exercises in the mornings at the Main Street park. Special thanks to the Bentley Library staff - Vera Boettger, Tammy Izquierdo and Jolene Naismith - for coordinating the excellent activities at the Kids Kraft Zone on Rodeo Saturday. Job well done! I really appreciate the work that goes into the Bentley District Fire Department website. Thanks for your effort, Rhonda, you make us look great! Please submit your Notable Moments or Words of Thanks to [email protected] or call 403-748-2160 4 http://bentley.wolfcreek.ab.ca/ Learn more about our school! Newsletters, Teachers, Activities…….. Bentley Museum News As our summer season comes to an end and our student hostess makes plans to return to school, we reflect on the wonderful summer we've had. The Centennial celebrations were a great success with many visitors to the museum. A group of our volunteers did a very nice job of our float for the parade. We would like to say “Thank You” for all the donations that we received and a very special “Thank You” to Heather for the fantastic job that she did as our Hostess. Anyone is welcome to visit the Museum on Wednesday mornings when the volunteers are there working on displays, etc. Also a special visit can be arranged by calling either Cora at 403-748-2455 or Betty at 403-748-2744. BENTLEY AGENCIES All Classes of Insurance 748-3977 If your last name begins with F, T , PO Please renew your plate in September Summer Village of Gull Lake 403-748-2966 CAO: Myra Reiter [email protected] Hall Rentals: Karen McDermid 403-748-2625 [email protected] www.summervillageofgulllake.com 5 email: Box 179, 4918 50th Avenue, Bentley T0C 0J0 phone: 403-748-4044 [email protected] website: www.townofbentley.ca 24 hour HOG ODOR COMPLAINT LINE 1-866-383-6722 Animal Control All dogs and cats in the Town of Bentley require a license tag. Animal control license tags may be purchased at the Town office. Applications may be obtained at the Town office or on the website. Please remember scoop the poop!! Community Events Sign...Want something on the sign or on the website? Contact the office. We don’t put things on unless we are asked by the organization. Business Licenses With a few exceptions, all Commercial and Home based businesses in the Town of Bentley require a valid yearly Business License. This also applies to those businesses and services that are not located in the Town of Bentley but are coming into town to conduct business or provide a service. The application form may be found on the Town’s website or picked up at the Town office. Property Taxes Monthly Tax installment payments are an option with the Town of Bentley. For more information on this program, please call the town office or drop in and speak with one of Reminder - 2015 taxes are due August 31, 2015 our staff. Utility Payment agreements We have payment options for your Town Water, Sewer & Garbage utility payments. Stop in or call the office to discuss. Milestones The Town of Bentley wishes to recognize individuals who have reached milestone events such as birthdays and anniversaries. The Town of Bentley wishes to recognize the contributions of community organizations who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Upon request, the Town of Bentley will provide a certificate to individual(s) or community organizations. Individuals or community organizations are asked to contact the Town of Bentley 30 days prior to the date of the function designated to celebrate this achievement. Volunteer Opportunity Town of Bentley Subdivision and Development Appeal Board have one (1) vacancy. If you have an interest in this area and can attend meetings, called as necessary, please submit your application to the Town office. (Application form available at the office) 6 This has been an unusually quiet month for your fire department: On July 29 at 2:24 pm firefighters were sent to the scene of a 2-vehicle accident at the entrance to Brewer's Campground on Highway #12 east of town. A vehicle turning into the campground had been struck from behind by a truck and was heavily damaged. Fortunately the four occupants were not badly hurt and the lone driver of the truck also escaped serious injury. Traffic was carefully controlled while the patients were cared for awaiting EMS arrival. None required transport to hospital. Around suppertime on July 30 a call came in of an ATV accident in Bentley. The driver of the quad had rolled the vehicle over and had hit the pavement headfirst. Unfortunately he was not wearing a helmet and sustained quite a few injuries. Members carefully prevented him from moving until the ambulance arrived to transport him to the hospital. The accident area was cleaned up after RCMP released the scene. In the early morning hours of August 2 ten members were sent to a residence on Sylvan Lake where alarms were sounding. The alarm appeared to have been tampered with, setting it off. No elevated levels of any gases were detected on the monitor so the whole house was inspected before giving the all-clear. The homeowner was advised to have the system checked by a professional. On August 8 at 2:23 pm a medical assist was requested on the main street in Bentley. Several firefighters left their posts at the Show-n-Shine barbecue to help a patient who was experiencing an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Members aided the patient until EMS arrived to administer further care. And on August 11 at 1:46 am crews were alerted to an outside fire on RR 1-4, just north of Highway #12 west of Bentley. Citizens concerned about the blaze called 911 and summoned RCMP as well as the fire department. It appeared that some young people were enjoying a bonfire in the woods before being rudely interrupted. The fire was extinguished before it could spread to the nearby trees. All of us at Bentley District Fire Department had a wonderful time at Bentley's Centennial Rodeo weekend. A huge thank you to all who came by to visit us at the Show-n-Shine and have a bite to eat at our concession- your support of our volunteers is greatly appreciated! Check Out Your Volunteer Fire Department Website…. http://www.bentleyfire.ca/ Have you considered volunteering? Bentley District Fire Department is looking for committed individuals who are interested in serving their community. If this is a position in which you can see yourself please visit our recruiting page for more information. We would love to hear from you! 7 We are looking for a K9 Team to volunteer at the Bentley Care Centre. Bentley Minor Hockey Contact Eva: 403.342.7722 ext.216 Fall AGM and Registration Night September 8, 2015 @ 7PM Bentley Elementary School Library Everyone please attend to register for the 2015-2016 hockey season. Early Bird Registration Rates until September 8, 2015. 49th Annual Bentley Rodeo August 7 & 8, 2015 The Bentley Rodeo Committee would like to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors and rodeo fans who helped make this year’s rodeo a success. A BIG thank you goes out to the Town of Bentley, for donating the High Point Saddle and the arena staff for all of their hard work. The Rodeo committee would also like to thank the Bentley AG Society for their cooperation and for sponsoring the CARA Championship Saddle. Congratulations to this year’s Rodeo Volunteer Award Recipients: Scott Fraser Lacombe Fertilizer/Crop Production Services (Bill Brown) Special thanks also go out to: Ross Moore – Moore’s Backhoe Services Bentley Fire Department Shirley Christiansen Pat Burrage – Bluffton Veterinary Services Congratulations to the winner of the Saddle Raffle: Shae Grismer – Lacombe, AB High Point Saddle Winner - Josh Carothers Ponoka, AB Junior High Point Buckle Winner – Mikenna Schauer – Halkirk, AB Looking forward to Bentley Rodeo’s 50th Anniversary next year!! 8 ACROSS DOWN 01 ‘ones’ in a card deck 01 Do it quickly! (abb) 28 ___Vegas, Nevada 05 private eye 02 telltale sign 29 usually lives in a hill 08 AB-born singer: ___ Lund 03 hearing organs, or cobs! 30 teensy! 12 salad: cole___ 04 farmer’s field-size 32 banana cream ___ 13 garden tool 05 ‘cut to ribbons’ 33 border-lines; perimeters 14 ____ vera plant 06 author: Edgar Allan _____ 35 youngest sister in ‘Little Women’ book 15 mood; atmosphere 07 yes (slang) 36 smallest Can. Province (abb) 16 agent (abb) 08 coffee shop (Fr.) 17 accomplishment 09 margarine (Am. Slang) 38 formerly a method to stack sheaves in field 18 mortar and _____ 10 horse’s hair colour mixed with white/grey 20 Can. MP: ___ Aglukkaq 11 certain standard video format (br. name) 21 ‘cluster’ of football players 24 list of book’s contents 19 popular brand of soaps, shampoos etc. 20 actor: ___ J. Cobb 27 fish eggs 22 bongo, kettle, & snare are ____ 28 rule; ordinance 23 actor: ___Chaney 31 close to 24 squids and pens have this! 32 play-on-words 25 maiden name 33 horse’s ‘neck hair’? 26 ‘different as night and ___’ 39 cleaning powder: ___& Span (br. name) 40 called ‘potato of the humid tropics’ 41 spoken, vocalized 42 lease, sublet 44 Biblical Garden of ____ 45 certain variety of tomato 46 feed swine: “___the hogs!!” 48 beam of sunlight 49 woman’s name 34 used to lock/unlock locks! 35 point toward 36 glue sometimes called this 37 1960’s Can. Fiddler: Don ___ 39 a novel often a long ___ 43 huge, striped felines 47 trim; peel 48 Brazilian city: ___ de Janeiro 50 TV show: ‘American ___’ 51 is also know as Persia 52 Shakes’eare’s ‘Much __ About Nothing’ 53 popular kids’ movie: ‘Finding___’ 54 young male horse 55 shaggy Asian ox 56 shirt closure: ___fastener Crossword by Colleen McNaught solution page 5 9 Bentley Community Services 403-748-2160 Fall Programs for age 0-5 start on…….. September 15th in the Gull Lake Community Hall September 18th in the basement of Bentley Town Office - ABC entrance between Office and old Fire Hall Sessions will run 9:30 to 11am until May, 2016 Little Mozart's Music Pr ogr am will be coming on set days to the Bentley Location Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4 Sportball will be coming on set days to the Gull Lake Location Sept. 22, Oct 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov 17, Dec. 8 Information will posted on the Stay and Play Facebook page, or contact Community Services Stay & Play is free of charge, however, a toonie per family/week is appreciated. Did you know? The Meals on Wheels program has been serving Bentley since 1990. Thanks to the many volunteers who have contributed over the past 25 years! Donations of next to new, clean clothing gratefully accepted. (located in the Care Center) Wednesdays Thursdays 3-8 PM 9-11 AM Open if the Doctor is in. Or by contacting Community Services Volunteer Managed We Appreciate the many hours that go into this program! 10 Bentley Community Services 403-748-2160 Seniors Special Needs Assistance Program This program runs July 1 to June 30 each year and is based on your taxable income. the Special Needs Assistance (SNA) for Seniors program provides a lump-sum payment to eligible low-income seniors. This program provides assistance with some of the cost of appliances, minor home repairs and some health and personal supports. A senior’s total annual income, residence and marital status, and the items requested are used to determine the amount funded. The maximum assistance available is $5,000 in a benefit year. The current years income levels are: If you would like more information on this program, please call or stop by Community Services. Could you or a loved on benefit from the having a Rollinator? Contact Community Services, we may have one for you! - weight restriction - 220 lbs Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) endeavor s to respond to citizens desires for programs in the community for all ages. FCSS endeavors to enhance the social well-being of individuals, families and community through prevention at the local level. What can FCSS be involved with? programs for children which may enhance lifeskills Meals on Wheels Gov’t Form Assistance & Information Early Childhood Development Family interactive programs Intergenerational activities Stay and Play programs Community Special Events Seniors Week activities Volunteer opportunities If you are aware of a program/service which may benefit citizens of Bentley, please contact Community Services to discuss the viability. Communication is KEY! One Parent’s Answer A mom from Portland, Oregon, writes: My kids were not as appreciative as I’d hoped and were taking things for granted. Then it dawned on me that I wasn’t necessarily the greast model of gratefulness. I made a pledge to share little things I was thankful for with my kids every day — like my health, job, kids and friends. They were skeptical at first, but they’re now sharing things they’re grateful for. My son calls it our “Count Your Blessings” talk. The Big Book of Parenting Solutions pg 229 Michele Borba Ed. D. 11 The Revmasters Car Club would like to thank all of our volunteers, sponsors & participants for making this years Kroozin’ West Show & Shine and Fireworks the biggest & best yet. Thanks to everybody who attended. We hope you enjoyed it all.. See you next year! Servus Credit Union, Bentley Big Guy Automotive, Red Deer Canadian Tire, Sylvan Lake Bentley Ag Society Kipp Scott Pontiac Buick, Red Deer Simply Country, Bentley Town of Bentley OORP #264, Bentley Subway, Bentley Burr Construction Ltd., Bentley Lacombe Ford Classic Detailing Supplies, Red Deer Central City Asphalt Ltd., Blackfalds B & M Tools / MATCO, Gull Lake Kim Schmidt, Bentley Bentley Community Van Society Bentley IDA Pharmacy Hunter Radiator Ltd. Kerya Corp/Gilby Gas Plant Walmart, Sylvan Lake Corey Greaves, Gull Lake Q.R. Farnham Consulting, Bentley Hunter Hydrovac, Bentley Bentley Community Church Bentley Agencies Hydrodig Canada Inc, Bentley Bentley Care Centre Crossfire Directional Drilling, Bentley Aponi Holdings Inc., Bentley Bentley Community Services Bentley Rodeo Committee Sunhaven RV & Boat Storage, Bentley D & R Septic, Bentley Bentley Community Hall Monkey Top Saloon, Bentley Potty-Go Portable Rentals, Bentley Pumps & Pressure Inc., Red Deer Silver Star Septic Service, Rimbey Bentley & District Fire Dept. Outlaw Electric Ltd., Bentley Just for Licks Ice Cream, Bowden Bentley Hotel Westward Parts Services Ltd., Red Deer Alken Basin Drilling, Bentley Past Connections Emporium, Bentley Clear Image Inspection Ltd., Bentley H-O Performance, Red Deer Bentley Shell Janice Cadman, Bentley Traditions Photography, Bentley Jason Cole, Lacombe Gordon Currier, Bentley Cross-Eyed Giraffe Café, Bentley Hi-Tech Radiator, Red Deer Piccolo Pizza & Pasta, Bentley Thanks to the generosity of Bentley & area residents & businesses, plus the monies previously committed by the Revmasters, we were able to spend $16,000 on Saturdays Fireworks display. Heritage Lanes, Red Deer Brandt Tractor Ltd., Red Deer WELL DONE! THANK YOU BENTLEY! 12 You know who they are. They are the familiar faces at the rink, at the ballpark grilling the burgers or coaching the local kids on the rules of the game and importance of fair play. They are the ones stocking the shelves at the food bank, organizing the fundraisers, helping students at an elementary school and driving seniors to their doctor’s appointment. They are the people behind the festivals and sporting events, large and small, in cities, towns and villages across Alberta. They are our volunteers. It is this diverse and welcoming family of Alberta volunteers that make communities better places to live, to work and to visit. I hope that you will join me in helping to pay tribute to their dedication and generosity by nominating, or encouraging others to nominate, a local hero from your community for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award. The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards were created to honour Albertans whose outstanding volunteer contributions have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of their fellow citizens. Six awards are presented annually; two in each category of youth, adult and senior. The 2015 awards will be presented in a special ceremony in Edmonton on December 4, part of celebrations marking International Volunteer Day, December 5. For more information, please visit www.culture.alberta.ca. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, September 15. Thank you for your support. David Eggen, Minister A big THANK YOU to the Town of Bentley for a terrific job well done on Bentley Days !! 403-748-HAIR (4247) ALTERED IMAGES Also a big thank you to our staff at Altered Images for their dedicated service to make our salon a success! 403-748-HAIR (4247) This Coupon is good for 10% off all spa services. This Coupon has no cash value. Coupon Expires October 31, 2015 13 COUNCIL NOTES – SEPTEMBER 2015 CENTENNIAL THANK YOU PHOTOS AND COMMENTS NEEDED How does one say thank you to all of you who contributed so much to Bentley’s Centennial celebrations? So many times when functions are planned, it is necessary to “start over” as most time complete records are not available. In an attempt to help out with the next celebration (and it does not have to be the next hundred but something sooner), we would like to compile a booklet. To the countless volunteers, to our staff who took on extra duties, our organizing committee and of course, our many, many visitors over the weekend – without any of you, our celebrations would not have been possible. Volunteers gave of their time freely over the past year for planning. Many of you, during the weekend, were up very early and went to bed late just to ensure that everything was ready for each function. That lack of sleep paid off!!!! The people raised here or who have lived here returned to find out that the community they left is just as warm and friendly as when they left. And – they truly found out what the saying “volunteers are the backbone of any community” means – Bentley has the best. Every function proved it every hour of each day. To the businesses – we thank you for your support and know that you were stretched to the limits with staff at times but you served our visitors with grace and dignity. We are so very, very proud to not only live in this community, but to know that whenever it is needed, we can call upon our residents to step up and put on a function that is better than many larger communities surrounding us. Thank you again. Bentley Centennial Planning Committee We would like to have any photos you care to share, any comments, any suggestions, any complaints, etc. to include in this booklet. Please forward them to [email protected]. Everything will be compiled and once completed, it will be made available for viewing and maybe even to purchase. But – your cooperation is necessary so please take the time to drop us a line as soon as possible. Thanks so much!! August 18 Council Meeting A delegation came before Council once again regarding business garbage collection. This item was tabled to the next Council meeting to give Administration time to research items questioned by the delegation. Council endorsed the appointed of Ian McLaren as Bentley’s new fire chief. Please take the time to congratulate him on his new position – we know he will do a great job!! A request by Bentley Minor Ball to reestablish the third ball diamond has been deferred to budget deliberations. The Town of Penhold forwarded a parade invitation for September 12. Mayor Haarstad Petten will represent our municipality. COUNCIL NOTES – SEPTEMBER 2015 The Municipal Sustainability Funding in the amount of $260,328 capital funding and $71,789 operating funding for a total of $332,117 was forwarded by the Provincial Government. This is not new funding for the Town but funding promised by the previous government. Bentley’s Small Communities Funding request in the amount of $1,333,332 to do infrastructure work was denied by the Alberta Government. A thank you letter was received from the Bentley Museum for the Town’s support of $4,000 which enabled them to have a summer student. A thank you card was received from the Bentley Rodeo Committee for the Town’s sponsorship of the rodeo saddle. Revmasters Car Club forwarded a thank you card for the Town’s contribution to the Kroozin’ West Show & Shine and fireworks. Councillor Knutson and Mayor Haarstad Petten will attend Parkland Regional Library’s “Building a Bright Future” on September 21 in Lacombe. The State of the Environment 2015 Environmental Report from Lacombe County was received for information. Parkland Community Planning Services forwarded a letter of congratulations on Bentley’s Centennial. Graham Parsons has agreed to take over the responsibilities of Arena Caretaker for the 2015/2016 ice skating season. This arrangement will be under contract with Mr. Parsons responsible for providing appropriately qualified staff. Welcome aboard Mr. Parsons!!! The exception will be during the daytime ice rentals (eg. School usage), Shirley Christiansen will be attending. She will also be an additional staff member if needed during tournaments or Generals’ games. The painting of the arena ceiling is complete and will have sufficient time to cure before ice is put in. Several industrial size fans have been purchased to use during the ice making process to keep the air circulating. The goal is to have the ice ready for October 1st this year which is about two weeks earlier than in the past. Ice rental schedules are near completion, with all former teams and clubs renting again. Council wish to congratulate Cole Gibson on obtaining his Water Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection Certification – congratulations for a job well done Cole!!!! DATES TO REMEMBER – Please join us at the Council meetings. If you have any questions or would like to speak to Council on any issue, contact Administration at 403-748-4044 to be scheduled. September 8 & 22 – Regular Council Meeting Box 361 Bentley, Alberta T0C 0J0 Phone: 403-748-4626 Fax: 403-748-4627 Email: [email protected] Website: bentleylibrary.prl.ab.ca Tues 10 - 5:30 Wed 10 - 5:30 September 2015 Thurs 12 – 7:30 SCRAPBOOK 101 Begin To Immortalize Your Memories! Saturday, September 19,12:30 – 3:30 pm Don't know what to do or where to begin with all those photos accumulated in boxes, old albums or hard drive?? Well, the solution is here! Learn to print and scrapbook all those photos and memories the right way. YOUR WAY! Join instructor, Shelly Sauve, and learn the basics. Sorting and organizing, printing, safe storage & materials, tools & skills, journaling, memorabilia and embellishments will be covered. You will create a simple 12" x 12" page layout to get you started on your way to a completed album. Bring a friend! Cost - $15.00 (includes supplies) Scissors, glue stick and 3 or 4 similarly themed photos (4X6 preferred) needed. Registration required for Classes CARD MAKING 101 CREATE A CARD Saturday, September 26,12:30 – 3:30 pm A handmade card is such an uplifting, special message to receive! And have you purchased a card lately?? There is hardly any change left for the stamp! Create your own, beautiful, one of a kind, heartfelt cards. Join instructor, Shelly Sauve, and learn how! Materials, basic stamping tools & skills, dry embossing, journaling & sentiments and embellishments are the basics that will be covered. You will create a lovely, simple card to uplift someone's day or to start your own design file for your future creations. Cost - $15.00 (includes supplies) Scissors and glue stick required. We are OVERSTOCKED & NEED to make room for new used books! Existing books will be recycled after September 19. Come help yourself! Friday 10-5:30 Sat 11- 4:00 A free library card valid for one year is available to anyone living in Bentley and the County of Lacombe. Offer extended to September 30, 2015. Tadpoles & Leapfrogs Rhyme & Read, Laugh & Learn! Stories, Songs & Crafts! Caregiver Participation required Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15 September 9 to October 14. 6 sessions October 28 to December 9. 6 sessions No Charge Is Anyone Interested in Book Club? Organizational Meeting Thursday September 3, 6:30 GAMES NIGHT THURSDAYS September 3, & 17 from 7pm to 9 pm Challenge your family and friends to a video game, game on the computers or a board game. Library closed Saturday September 5. MOVIE NIGHTS 7 PM Thursday September 10, 7 pm Home G 94mins When a misfit alien named Oh crash lands on Earth, he forms an unlikely friendship with Tip, an adventurous but untrusting girl. Together they form an odd couple friendship and embark on a global road trip while on the run from Oh's own alien species. Their wild trip and growing bond of friendship plays a vital role in intergalactic relations. Thursday September 24, 7 pm Curious George Return to the Jungle G 81 mins When George is asked to take part in a space mission, a little monkeying around forces him to crash land in Africa! While the Man with a Yellow Hat searches for him George explores the jungle and makes new friends along the way. Reunited at last they have an adventure shared with their new friends! Thank You to Randy & Lola Jaffray for the bales used for Rodeo Saturday!