Altona - August 20, 2001

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TOWN OF ALTONA
"You’re always welcome in Altona."

August 20, 2001

In this issue...

Mayor’s Desk
Councillor's Corner
Altona Cemetery Donation Policy
The Big Bike Ride For Life
Altona Library - Hot Of The Press
Buffalo Creek Nature Park
Recreation Department

Special points of interest...

Council meetings on the third Tuesdays of July and August.
Works & Operations on the first Wednesday of each month.
Finance & Administration the third Wednesday of each month.
Community & Social Development on the third Tuesday of each month.

MAYOR’S DESK - Edward R. Klassen

I would like to take this opportunity to share a letter I received from the Mayor of our sister city Emerald Shire, Australia;

"Dear Ed:

As the Mayor of Emerald Shire I would like to thank you for the kind words delivered by your Queen Allison Giesbrecht, and Princess Cynthia Penner. It was once again wonderful to hear from you.

Allison and Cynthia and their families were, as usual, wonderful representatives for the Town of Altona. They participated in all our Sunflower Festival events as well as the Centenary of Federation Celebrations held throughout the Central Highlands at the same time.

The weather was kind for them and I know they enjoyed their time with us immensely as we enjoyed hosting them.

Our Festival and Centenary Federation Celebrations were a tremendous success with many visitors and locals joining in the events over the time. Our Sunflower Queen crowning was an enjoyable night and it is a pleasure to introduce to you Kristy Brosnan, our Queen, and Petrina Birch, our Princes, along with their families. Both girls are terrific ambassadors and I know will join in with your celebrations and help to enhance the already strong relationship that exists between our towns and regions.

Finally, our best wishes for your Festival and I hope your town and community continues to prosper and grow in the next twelve months.

Yours faithfully, Councillor Peter Maguire

Mayor—Emerald Shire Council"

I would like to take this opportunity to THANK all those volunteers for making the 2001 Manitoba Sunflower Festival successful once again!

Councillor's Corner - by Vaughn Stephenson

“Altona, an attract, safe, caring, progressive community, which provides quality cultural, recreational and educational services for all ages and is capable of providing employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.”

This mission statement truly is a description of our community

In this month’s newsletter, I want to encourage each citizen of Altona to be an ambassador for our great community. One does not have to travel far from our homes to recognize all the advantages and opportunities Altona offers each of us. Visitors to our Town all comment on the attractiveness, cleanliness, services available and just overall quality of Altona as a community and many state “ I could see myself living here.”

As we plan our growth into the future , we all recognize that our population must increase for our Town to survive. Each one of us must realize that in order for our standard of living, the services we have come to expect and property values to remain constant , we all need to become involved in the promotion of our Town. We all have a vested interest in what happens today and tomorrow.

Let’s all do our part in securing Altona’s future. Brag about your Community every chance you get!

Altona Cemetery Donation Policy

In efforts to beautify the Altona Cemetery the Town of Altona Council has recently adopted the following “Cemetery Donation Policy”.

The Town of Altona is committed to the beautification of the existing cemetery and the area set aside for future expansion. These improvements will be carried out according to the Council adopted “Cemetery Development Plan” and scheduled as funds become available. In that regard the community is encouraged to participate by making tax deductible contributions under one of the following programs. All contributions will be recognized on a permanent donor wall if desired.

1) General Improvements - under this program, as funds become available, improvements shown within the Council approved “Cemetery Development Plan” will be done.

2) Commemorative Trees - under this program a commemorative tree may be planted in a location designated within the “Cemetery Development Plan”. The donor may affix a small plaque, of a pre-approved size, at their own expense.

The Town will assume maintenance of responsibility for all upgrades funded through this program, with the exception of plaques. Funds may be contributed through the Town Administration Office.

If you have an question or would like to participate by donating a commemorative tree please contact the Altona Town office at 324-6468.

The Big Bike Ride For Life

The Altona Fire Department will be asking for your support! The Big Bike—Ride for Life 2001 is an exciting team spirited fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This big bike is a 30 seater cycle, our local Fire Department will be pedaling around Altona on Thursday, August 30th at 7:00 p.m. starting out at the Altona Fire Hall. All proceeds will be going to the Heart and Stroke foundation. For more information contact any of the local Fire Department volunteers.

Come out and help support our volunteers.

Altona Library - Hot Of The Press

Adult Fiction

The Last Time I Saw Paris by Elizabeth Adler
Half a Life by Hal Clement
The Search For Maggie Ward by Andrew Greeley
Dead North by Sue Henry
The Note: A Story Of Second Chances By Angela Hunt
The Fourth Hand by John Irving
The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis
In The Shadow Of Evil by Beatrice Mosionier
Suzanne’s Diary For Nicholas
Fatal Voyage by Kathleen Reichs
Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler

Adult Non-Fiction

Make Love Work For You—An Essential Guide for Career Couples by Julia Cole
Lemon-aid New Cars by L. Edmonston
Trees & Shrubs: Practical Advice and the Science Behind it by Jim Hole
Feel Fabulous Over Fifty by Gloria Hunniford
A Short History of Canada by Desmond Morton
Gabrielle Roy: A Life by Francois Ricard
Jane Austen by Carol Shields
In Search Of My Father by Clint Toews
Super Foods For Children—Michael Van Straten

FOR THE YOUNG

Books in the Lemony Snicket series
“A Series of Unfortunate Events”
ARE NOW IN!

Library Hours

Tuesdays, Thursdays
11:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays
11:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.

Saturday
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Buffalo Creek Nature Park

The catch and release fishing program is once again running at the nature park. Beginning this week, there will be fishing every Tuesday and Friday until the end of the season. An orientation session will be held at 9 a.m. on August 21 & 24, and at 12 noon on August 28 & 31. A fishing licence is not needed, but you must attend an orientation session before fishing. ONLY BARBLESS HOOKS are allowed, and all fish must be released back into the water. FISHING IS ALLOWED ONLY ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS each week. Please call the recreation office at 324-9005 for more information.

CATCH & RELEASE FISHING ONLY

Recreation Department

Altona Aquatic Centre

Swimming lessons have ended for this season and the end of the swimming season will be here before you know it. We stay open until Sunday, September 2 on the Labour Day weekend so come out and enjoy our fabulous aquatic park while you still can. Hours for the remainder of the season are as follows:

Public Swimming from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Adult Swimming from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays) (Thur occasionally cancelled at 8 p.m. for rentals).
Fitness Lengths -- Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sat & Sun from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Pool tank only, play area open to everyone)
Early Bird Swim -- Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00-8:00 a.m. Pool tank for lengths only, play area open to everyone
Family Swimming -- Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Aquasize – Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The wading pool is open 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week
On August 29 - 31, the pool will open at 4 p.m. for public swimming due to the start of school.

Pool is available for rentals on Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun from 10 p.m. to Midnight, Thursdays from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, and 7 days a week before 1:00 p.m., Fri from 10:30 - midnight. Swimming pool rental is $85 per hour plus $1.00 per person.

One week notice of rental cancellation will be accepted at no charge. If booked but not used with less than a week’s notice, the renter will be charge a minimum of one hour of rent unless cancellation is due to severe weather conditions. (as approved by the Pool Supervisor).

Rental groups are minimum of 20 people, small rental groups may be asked share the facility with other rentals.

**(GST is included in all of the above prices)

Daily and Seasonal swimming passes are available only at the aquatic park office at the Altona Park. All season pass holders will be required to wear a re-usable wristband for admission. These wristbands will be issued at time of season pass purchase.

New recreation programs for the fall and winter of 2001/2002

Put Your Garden To Bed– How to prepare your garden for winter. Instructor will be Elvira Dueck from Aubin Nurseries. Monday, September 17th at W.C. Miller from 7:30—9:30 p.m. Cost will be $10.00 per person.

Old Time Dance Instruction– To learn old time dance. Instructors will be Les & Alice Schultz. Cost will be $10.00 per person drop in fee. Beginners will be running from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m., Second year will run from 8:00—9:30 p.m.

Concert in Winnipeg - 55+ group is going to the Gathier Trio concert in Winnipeg by Bus on September 19. The price is $49 (includes transportation and ticket). If you are interested in attending, contact Grace 324-9005.

Art Workshops - Instructor will be Margruite Krahn at the Studio in Neubergthal.

Basic Drawing
$60.00 per person

Thursday, September 6—26 at 7:00—8:30 p.m.
Monday, September 10—October 1st at 9:30 a.m. —11:00 a.m.

*Students will learn to draw without fear and develop their own Style

Drawing with perspective
$60.00 per person

Thursday, October 4th—October 25th 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday, October 8th—29th 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Light colour and paint
$70.00 per person (paints included)

Thursday, November 5th—26th—7:00—8:30 p.m.
Monday, November 8th—29th—9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

SATURDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS
9:30 A.M.—11:30 A.M.

September 29—Colourful scratch art (age 6 and up)
$20.00 per person (supplies included)

October 13 & 20 Colour mixing with egg tempera
Age 10—adult $50.00 per person

October 27—What’s in a Name (age 8 & up)
$20.00 per person

November 3 & 10—Water-colours (age 10—adult)
$50.00 per person

November 24 & December 1—Painting with texture
Age 10—adult $50.00 per person maximum of 10

ALL WORKSHOPS AGE 10—ADULT MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE PER WORKSHOP

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF THE FALL AND WINTER RECREATION PROGRAMS

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