The Council of the last four years was committed to concluding the final phases of the Millennium Project which had its initial stages five years ago. During our mandate we will be opening the Exhibition Centre in summer of this coming year. In discussions with the newly elected Council members I sensed that they want to continue to be pro-active and look forward to giving direction in the areas of health care, trails, attracting new industry, affordable housing, upgrading of streets and building a safe and caring community.

I am hoping that we will work according to this adage:

“We learn from the past, we excel in the present , but we prepare for the future”.

Staff needed for cleaning, set-up and take-down for events, and general maintenance at the Rhineland Pioneer Center. This will be a part-time, six-month term position beginning January 1, 2003, with the possibility of further employment after the Altona Exhibition Center has been completed in summer 2003. Hours of work will be dependant on Pioneer Center bookings. For further information, and to forward applications or resumes please contact:

Altona & Area Recreation
Box 1630
Altona, Manitoba R0G 0B0
Attention: Ron Epp
Phone 204-324-9005
Email: rone@townofaltona.com
Application deadline is Friday, November 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Residents are reminded that the Town of Altona Public Works Crew will be removing snow throughout the Winter Season. We ask that you observe the following in order to have a safe and efficient season:

PARKING DURING SNOW REMOVAL:

1. Persons shall remove parked vehicles and refrain from parking on public streets and lanes during and after snowfall events which require the removals of accumulated snow.
2. No person shall deposit snow from private properties onto cleared public roads, streets and lanes. Persons found depositing snow on public roads, streets and lanes after the snow on the roadway has been removed will be charged the cost to remove such snow.

It should be noted that the Town of Altona has enacted by-laws which allows the towing of vehicles, etc (at the owners expense) if the above conditions are not complied with.

We THANK YOU in advance for your corporation.

CLOTHES DRYERS CAN BE A FIRE HAZARD IF NOT MAINTAINED

To avoid fires, NFPA advises:

• Clean the lint filter before or after each use and wipe away any lint that have accumulated around the drum.
• Make sure the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs.
• Do not run the dryer without a lint filter.
• Do not leave the dryer running if you go out, in case it malfunctions.
• Make sure that the air exhaust vent pipe is unobstructed and the outdoor vent flap opens readily.
• Keep combustibles, such as boxes and clothing away from the dryer.
• Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.

WINTER SURVIVAL KIT

Winter Survival Kit should include the following:

• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Candles and coffee tin
• Matches/lighter
• Blankets/warm clothing
• Granola bars, candy, sugar cubes
• First Aid Kit
• Booster Cables
• Shovel and tow rope
• Flares or other signal aids

NO FUEL NO FIRE!

Good housekeeping in the work place will eliminate material hazards - the fuel that allows fire to start and grow.

• Keep storage and work areas clear of trash.
• After cleaning up spills place oily rags in a covered metal container
• Keep all waste containers securely covered
• Keep access to emergency equipment clear
• Keep all exits clear

Good housekeeping reduces the risks of fire destroying your workplace…
And your job!

NEW FICTION

• Quentings by Maeve Binchy
• “Q” is for Quarry by Sue Grafton
• True Honor by Dee Henerson
• No One to Trust by Iris Johansen
• The Green Mile by Stephen King
• The Covenant by Beverly Lewis
• The Janson Directive by Robert Ludlum
• Kentucky Heat by Fern Michaels
• Shrink Rap by Robert B. Parker
• Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

NEW NON-FICTION

• Better Homes and Gardens Country Stenciling
• Better Homes and Gardens Easy  Bazaar Crafts
• Better Homes and Gardens Painted Crafts
• Chicken Soup for the Single’s Soul
• Eat Well, Stay Well: 500 Delicious Recipes Made with Healing Foods
  Betty Crocker’s New Christmas Cookbook
• Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together
• You Can Go to the Potty, a child’s toilet learning book

Altona Police Service will be conducting Impaired Driving road checks. With the festive season here, please don’t drink and drive.

Attention Snowmobile Operators

All snowmobile operators in Altona:

1. Must be sixteen and hold a valid driver’s license.
2. Must wear a helmet
3. Must not drive on streets and must take the most direct route out of Town and back to residence.
4. Must not exceed speed of 10 km per hour
5. Must not drive in any residential area between the hours of 12 midnight and 7 a.m.

Free Admission public skating is provided by the following sponsors:

Altona Elks B.P.O. # 447, Four Winds Motel & Restaurant, McDonalds, Emerald Restaurant.

The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on November 22nd, 2002 at
7:30 p.m. at the Altona Civic Centre (parking lot). You are all invited to join us for some hot chocolate sponsored by the Altona Mall Merchants after the tree lighting ceremony at the Altona Mall.