August 15, 2012 - Village of Big Valley, Alberta Canada

Editor: Linda Stillinger
l.stillinger@gmail.com
info@villageofbigvalley.ca
Phone: 403-876-2479
Fax: 403-876-2223
www.villageofbigvalley.ca
August 15, 2012
Take NOTICE that the following
Development Permit for the proposed
use listed below has been issued in
accordance with the Land Use Bylaw
No. 765 of the Village of Big Valley.
The enclosure of the existing
patio/deck structure on the
dwelling with walls and a roof.
49 – 1st Ave S
Block 4 Lot 19 Plan 474 AJ
Decision August 10, 2012
Further information regarding this
decision may be obtained from the
Village Office,
Box 236, Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0
The Notice of Appeal must be received no
later than August 24, 2012.
Chelsea Hermus
Development Officer
Volume 2012, Issue 33
Stealers Tournament
The Big Valley Stealers held their
tournament over the weekend with 17
teams participating. Unfortunately, Big
Valley was only represented by the host
team with other teams coming from
Stettler, Red Deer, Calgary, and Rocky
Mountain House.
There were some excellent
competitions in the playoff rounds,
notably the Super Swamper Vampires
(known as the Greiner team) were edged
out of the A semis by the Jager Bombers
with a score of 8 -7. As well, the Stealers
were closely matched with the Mitts &
Balls team in their semi and managed to
come out on top with a score of 8 – 7.
The Stealers went toe-to-toe with the
Jager Bombers in the final as the score
see-sawed back and forth until the
Stealers got the upper hand in the 5th
inning to go on to win 11 – 6.
It was good to see some of our
locals come out and support the
tournament. As well, our thanks to Lorne
Parkins for once again doing an excellent
job cutting the diamonds.
Historical Notes
Big Valley Historical Soc. Notes:
Train time volunteers last
weekend were: Len Waters (three times)
Margaret Levesque, Rod Miller (three times),
Don Lane,Don Kent (twice), Edna Sugden, Bob
Spence, Trudy Spence, Dorothy Annable, Joanne
Murphy, Dave Roux, Allan Johnston, Florence
Johnston, Keith Campbell, “Curly” Reischman
(three times). Please let me know if I missed
you.
During the next six days we have five
trains: Thursday, August 16th and Friday, Aug.
17th are both steam powered and both arrive
about 4:10 and depart about 6:00; Saturday,
Aug. 18th is the first day of the Free-mo model
train exhibition (down at the Agriplex) with the
steam train arriving about 4:10 and departing
about 6:30; Sunday, Aug. 19th is the second
day of the Free-mo event and the steam train
arrives about 12:40 and leaves about 2:45. On
Tuesday, Aug 21st we welcome a diesel
powered Chartered Train full of Girl Guides. With
charters it is difficult to be precise about times
but they plan to arrive here between 12:10 and
12:40. Departure time is estimated to be
sometime after 3:00. This is sort of an
“orienteering” outing for the Guides and they
will be challenged to locate specific structures,
machines, businesses, historic landmarks, etc.
and answer questions about them.
Some more donations toward our
Museum expansion building have recently come
in. Thanks to: Rev. Harold (aka “Dick”) Hunt
($200.00); Frontier General Store (Yunho & Jin
for $100.00 plus $50.00 credit voucher),
Doreen Toker (in the under $100.00 category).
I’ll publish a full list of financial donations soon.
I’ll also soon publish that long-promised list of
others who have helped us out so far, directly or
indirectly, financially or physically, with the
project.
We thank Samantha Watts for her
dedication and valued service as a summer
employee, in our Museum. We also thank the
employee, in our Museum. We also thank the
federal government for providing the grant that
paid much of her wages. We wish “Sam” all the
best as she goes back to University. As we are
now down to only one “summer employee” ,
(Jana Kiemele) our Museum will be closed on
Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the
month except that anyone from our core of
faithful volunteers will gladly open the Museum
upon request. We gratefully acknowledge that
funding for much of Jana’s wages comes from
our provincial government through STEP
(Summer Temporary Employment Program).
Never being one to be modest, I’m
going to “toot my own horn” by announcing
that I have just received an official letter from
the office of the Lieutenant Governor of
Alberta advising me that I have been
“selected by the Governor General of Canada
to receive the Caring Canadian Award”. The
presentation will be made by the Honorable
Donald Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta,
at Government House, Edmonton, this August
28th at 2:30 p.m. I understand that I am one
of six Albertans to receive this honor this year.
I am deeply indebted to Shawn Smith, of
Camrose (and Canadian Northern Society
fame) for nominating me for the award.
ISZATSO:
The reason there will never be a winner
in the battle of the sexes is .... there is too much
fraternizing with the enemy.
Insanity is hereditary. You get it from
your children.
The longest sentence in the world starts
with two words, “I do”.
Thanks from Allan (403-876-2593)
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The annual Ralph Klaus Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Ralph's son Larry and wife Kathy,
took place on Saturday, Aug. 11. For many years Ralph was very dedicated to this community and never
hesitated in volunteering his time to help make this little community what it is. In later years he was very
involved in the Senior Centre and in the building phase of what we enjoy now. He maintained the golf course for
years and kept it to a very high standard thus it was very fitting that a tournament be held to honour and
remember his efforts.
The day started off with a breakfast at the Hall with Lloyd's special pancakes, Lorne's scrambled eggs
and Bill's sausages and ham. Kent Butterfield drew up the teams and eight teams teed off to vie for getting their
names put on the commemorative plaque. Under beautiful skies, no mosquitos, and a gentle cooling breeze we
couldn't ask for a better day. When all the scores were tallied up it seems Kent didn't rig the teams, as
competition was close and Curt Watts, with Lynne Palmer, Bill Ridley, and Sandra King prevailed.
We then all met back at the Hall for a steak and chicken barbeque supper prepared by Bill and Crew.
After supper Larry and Kathy handed out prizes and presented Curt and his team with the commemorative
plaque. Oodles of hole prizes and door prizes were given out and a 50/50 draw took place that was scooped by
Joan Klaus. Larry's cousin, Bernard, was overheard saying he bought the winner but lamented that he probably
wouldn't see the winnings.
This golf tournament to remember Ralph is always an outstanding time and will be held again next
year at the same approximate time frame. Kathy or Larry meet everyone at hole five where snacks are always
on the agenda. One cannot emphasize enough on how much effort and to what lengths this fine couple goes to
make this tournament a success. Mark it on next year’s calendar.
Each year Larry and Kathy donate to a worthy cause in Big Valley. This year they chose to contribute
to the building fund for the Tool Museum that the Historical Society is raising funds for. Again, many thanks to
them for their continued support of this community. Ralph would be extremely proud to see his legacy carry on.
DAILY HAPPY HOURS
4 – 7 p.m.
HI-BALLS, DOMESTIC BEER &
SHOOTERS
$4.00
SELECT BEER - $3.50
DAILY IN THE TAVERN
BBQ STEAK SANDWICH
SERVED WITH
FRIES, GARIC TOAST
4 – 7 p.m.
$9.95
GIFT CERTIFICATES
make great gifts
Manager – 403-876-2203
Restaurant – 403-876-2040
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone who has
helped me out during this difficult
time;
the phone calls, prayers,
flowers, visits, driving, fruit and
housework. I will also need people to
drive me to Red Deer at times. This
really means a lot to someone who
doesn’t play well with others.
Thank you
Randel
403-876-2155
Gavin & Holly Hunter
are pleased to announce
the arrival
of their baby girl,
Vencia Carylene Hunter
on July 31, 2012,
7 lbs. 13 oz. and 21 in. long
Loved ones welcome
to meet and snuggle her on
Aug 19th @ Stettler Rec Center
from 2-5 p.m.
Please contact
janelleackerman@hotmail.com
for more info
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GREAT STARTER
in Big Valley.
Totally renovated 3 bedroom home with
main floor laundry, newer appliances,
furnace and hot water tank. Enclosed
sun room, nice kitchen with lots of
cabinets, enclosed sun room and a
wonderful yard for the family. All for
$119,000
BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE only minutes
south of Big Valley on Hwy # 56. So
much to offer - 4 yr. old 4 bdrm home
that is totally finished, 7 stall barn,
heated quonset, and a spectacular
view. $415,000
10 ACRES only 10 minutes from
Stettler. Beautiful private setting with
awesome landscaping, lovely 4 bdrm.
home, oversized garage, quonset and
so much more! $525,000
The Big Valley 4-H Beef Club held our
awards night on Fri. July 27. All Guests were treated
to a fantastic supper courtesy of the parents. We
were thrilled to see such a great turnout from our
sponsors.
We would like to pass on a huge thank you
to the following for their support:
Alta Link; Safeway;
UFA; The Bilben & Fahey Families;
Big Valley Royal Purple; Dick Duncan Family;
Trevor Kirtley; The Jack Webster Family;
Darcy & Teresa Greig; Anita and Sandy Davie;
Lloyd & Sharon Duncan; UFA Petroleum;
JACE Cattle Co.; David and Tammy Webster;
The Stormoen Family; Big Valley Elks;
Laisnez Farms; Blomquist Family;
Lori's Leather; Barbwire Custom Hats;
Fine Line Locating; Wilkie Charloias;
Bryce & Verna Mailer;
The Big Valley Ag. Society for the use of the
arena for our meetings
Dylan and Stacey Benjamin for their guidance
and support
FESS - Mike & Carly Fahey for the donation of
a bale feeder
And last but not least we would like to extend a
Heartfelt thank you to the entire Big Valley
community for their support over the year. Through
donations to our bottle drives, buying tickets on a
bale feeder, and watching our show or buying at the
sale we thank you.
I would like to extend a huge
thank you to the community for your
support as I collected donations for
STARS in memory of Grama Shirley.
I raised $3980 for the
foundation putting me in 2nd place
for most money collected at the
Rumsey Ride for STARS on Aug 12.
Over the 22 years that Grama
participated in the STARS Ride, she
raised $66,615.
Thanks for your generosity in
giving to a wonderful cause!
-Amanda Nyuli
The Bull Whisperer
Haying is underway on a big scale these
days and silageing has started also. Grain
combining will be underway soon if not already
started by some farmers.
The Ralph Klaus Golf Tournament was
held on Saturday and the winner was the
Samuel Watts team with a score of 7 under.
The annual ball tournament was held on
Saturday and Sunday. By the number of trailers
and tents it must have been a sellout.
The rodeo circuit took in Strathmore a
week ago and Devon Mezei took second place
in bull riding. Kelly and Robyn had bulls there
and they all bucked good.
I have some fresh veggies from our
garden, but have had to also visit the farmers
market for peas and beans. Our garden was
not very good this year. I still have a green
thumb when it comes to growing tomatoes as I
have a good crop again this year.
Big Valley
Evangelical Free Church
Pastor: Dale Fallon 403-876-2003
I John 3:1 How great a love the Father has
lavished on us, that we should be called
'children of God,'
and that is what we are!"
EACH SUNDAY:
Church Service 10:30 a.m.
Children's Church- ages 3- grade 3
Youth Group – every other Friday
(for information call Chantelle
@ 403-740-9425)
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Big Valley United Church
Rev. Susan Bowyer 876-2656
sbowyerca@yahoo.ca
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The “Tip of the Hat” to all you backyard
gardeners. Don’t they taste better when you
grow them yourself?
All for now.
For emergencies phone Lois Innocent
403-876-2065
Meals on Wheels
Contact Marion 876-2617or Val 876-2515
Emergency Food bank
Contact Lori 876-2001
FOR SALE
12 Canada Goose Decoys with head & stakes
$50.00
876-2414
FOR SALE
149 Railway Ave S - AS IS -
$22,000.00.
4th Street S
4 newly-subdivided vacant lots for sale,
services to be installed upon purchase.
2 corner lots (87’ x 135’) - $29,900 each.
2 centre lots (75’ x 135’) - $24,900 each.
These lots are now listed online on kijiji
403-876-2269
Big Valley is once again proud
to be hosting the Annual Free-Mo
model
train
extravaganza
this
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and
19. These amazingly realistic and
meticulously detailed collections of
model train modules incorporate
scenery ranging from the prairies to
the mountains to cityscapes, almost
spanning the entire Agriplex. Bring
the whole family to check out these
remarkable displays.
BIG VALLEY INN
REQUIRES
FULL OR PART TIME COOK
IN THE RESTAURANT
&
FULL TIME HOSTESS
IN THE TAVERN
Please apply within to Pat or Tommasina
or fax resume to 403-876-2193
Regular office hours are from
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Council meetings are the 4rd Thursday of
each month beginning at 6:30 pm and are
open to the public. If you wish to present to
Council on a topic, please contact the office.
Office…….................................403-876-2269
Office Fax...............................403-876-2223
After Hours.......................... 403-742-7701
Public Works Operator….…403-740-6285
Gail Knudson………………….403-740-2936
Art Tizzard……………………403-742-9826
Lois Miller…………………..403-876-2409
Whistle/Linda............... 403-876-2479
Fire Chief/Lori Gordon…………403-740-4858
Office email …info@villageofbigvalley.ca