Your 2007 Executive:
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PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
SECRETARY:
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Walter Burak
Dallas Arnholtz
Jennifer Bodnar
Ron Bodnar
Elmer Shukalek
Norm Miller
Marilyn Saramaga
Keith Evanson
Bill Clow
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A VERY QUICK LETTER FROM THE EDITOR - Jennifer Bodnar
If you have any interesting hobbies, experiences or events that you would like to write
about and include in Leduc West Antique Society's premier newsletter "The Ignitor"
please contact me at:
JENNIFER BODNAR
428 TWIN BROOKS CRESCENT
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
T6J 6V2
PHONE: (780) 465-4041
FAX: (780) 465-4041
E-MAIL: JENBODNAR@HOTMAIL.COM
Please note that all articles are subject to an editing process.
Letters to the Editor are more than welcome, also appreciated are
comments and criticism (and praise)!
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(Continued from President's Message, Pg. 1) - Please Note: We do not want or encourage people to contact Jubilee Insurance for details.
AS PER JUBILEE INSURANCE: The duty of the LWAS is to keep their facilities and activities as safe as possible to the public,
volunteers, etc. Your suggestions of: training, permits and inspections is excellent.
The duty of care that is owed to the public is no different here than it is at Wat-Mart. The courts will expect that all reasonable Care
is taken to ensure a persons safety.
With respect to volunteers; please assure Mr. Burak that all volunteers are covered by the LWAS's liability insurance. So if a
volunteer is sued personally; for work performed as a volunteer for the Society, Jubliee will provide the defense and any judgment
costs awarded by the courts. Good record keeping by the Society is the key here; so as there is record of the volunteers' ...date time
and duty performed (as the adjuster will ask for this in the event of a claim).
The only consideration here is that these "volunteers" are truly that and not people or groups that are being contracted to provide a
service. If there is an exchange of money for a service then it is considered a contract not a volunteerism. This does not include
costs of reimbursement for parts, tools, food, supplies, etc.
As non-profit groups; all of our additional named insureds are facing the same problems, that is why the Jubilee policies are written
to cover volunteers. The example of the nurse; as given by Mr. Burak is an example of the type of coverage provided. If this woman
volunteers her time, providing first aid-she is covered by the Society's insurance policy. Could she be named in an action.-.yes; but
the Society's policy would respond. She would not be out of pocket for any costs.
Best Regards, Jubliee
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RAFFLE - Marg Burak
Mike has been pretty busy with the ticket sales. He was given 63 books and he has sold them all. I had 58 books. I still have 18 left.
I'm sure Mike will help me sell them as I have already started out at the site on the flowers and I do not have any extra time.
The members' tickets are coming in very slowly. If you are going to purchase them for your family, could you please do it as soon as
possible and send in the stubs. We do get interest from the bank. It may not be a great amount; but it should cover the cost of the
license. If you do not wish to sell your book or were given a book by mistake, PLEASE return it and Mike will probably sell it for you.
Some books may have a blank paper in them. Please ignore it. It does not affect the number of tickets in your book. You still have 20
tickets and you book is still worth $40.00.
I would like all tickets in by the show. Please send to:
Leduc West Antique Society
#6 Bienert Court
Leduc, AB
-T9E 5K8 Hope to hear from you soon !!!!
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KOLLECTOR'S KORNER - Bill Smith
How about a little geography lesson? We seem to know so much about cities and
battlefields halfway around the world, yet you ask a young person when did Alberta join
confederation and 8 of 10 give you a blank look. Of course we were way out west in the
sticks until it became a Province along with Saskatchewan in September 1905, 34 years
behind British Columbia. Edmonton became the capital city much to the regret of Calgary.
Our motto is "Fortis et Liber" (Strong and Free). We have an area of 661,185 sq. km. The
earth surface covered by water is 71, Alberta has 16,796 sq. km. of inland water or 6.66
of Canada's water. We were named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, 41 daughter of
Queen Victoria. We have deep historical roots as the Blackfoot nation dominated Southern
Alberta, while the north was the Cree domain. Alberta has 42 Indian Reserves, there are 553
in all of Canada.
Our Provincial political situation consisted of 16 years of Liberals, 14 years of United Farmers
Party, 30 years of Social Credit and now the Progressive Conservatives are still counting.
We adopted in 1997 the Wild Rose as our Provincial Flower and our Provincial Bird is the
Greyhorned Owl. The Provincial Mineral is Petrified Wood. We declared Family Day as the
3rd Monday in February thanks to Don Getty. Legislation in 2007 made it official that Hunting
Day would occur on September 22.
Alberta became a power base in Canada with its oil and gas potential and development.
Close to home was Leduc No. 1 established on February 13, 1947. Until then Ottawa never
knew we were on the map of Canada and now Fort. McMurray has even politicians in Ottawa
licking their chops over the revenue they can plunder from us. Fort McMurray never became
a city until September 1, 1980. Now look at it!
We can thank our forefathers for their pioneer spirit, which was work to survive. Alberta can
even boast four black settlements from early days; these existed in the Amber Valley,
Campsie, Junkie, (now) Wildwood and Keystone (later Breton). The population of Alberta is
made up of 91.7 English, 1.3 French and 7 other.
A few other little interesting facts about our great Province. Our highest point is Mount
Columbus at 12,177 feet and lowest point is the shores of Lake Athabasca and Slave Lake. I
believe they said Athabasca Lake was 600 feet below sea level, rooted out by 3 mile high
glaciers in prehistoric times.
University of Alberta was chartered in 1908 and now is the 3rd largest in Canada. Alberta had
27,000 producing oil wells on December 31, 1985. Alberta Motor Association formed in
Alberta in June 19, 1926 and no driver's license was required until 1929. Driving tests for
new drivers came to be in 1953. Would you believe an automobile speed record was broken
in September 18, 1900 at 40.6 miles per hour!
Alberta Treasury Branch was formed in 1938 and by February 2001 had 144 Branches, 231
money machines and 11.2 billion dollars in funds and assets. We had a record of 21 couples
divorced every in day in year 2000, with 80 filed by women. Watch out men, your turn is
coming! Prohibition was from July 1, 1916 to March 12, 1924. Remember the puritan motto
"Alcohol bites like a serpent and stings like a scorpion". Alberta repelled the Sterilization Act
for the handicapped in effect 1928-1965 when 2,829 people were operated on in the Ponoka
Institute. It could only happen in Western Canada where the Canadian Customs arrested 13
farmers on October 31, 2002 for trying to haul wheat across the border for a much higher
price in the USA. Some were jailed up to 6 months and fines ranged from $1,000 to $7,500.
We thought we had a big snow two weeks ago but the Canadian record was in Kitimat, BC on
January 1974 when 97 inches, or 246 cm came down in 5 days. Biggest hail storm in Canada
came down in Wetaskiwin area on July 6, 1975. Hail weighed 8 7/8 oz or 249 grams.
Alberta had 32,000 school teachers in 2000. On June 30, 1999, the last 1 room school grade
1 to 6 closed in Robb, Alberta, up the coal spur west of Edson. The sad part was taking the
strap out of the schools in 1973.
With this I will say, Class Dismissed!
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MEMBERSHIP - Marg Burak
Most yearly members have been contacted. There were a few I couldn't contact because
they have moved or didn't return the call. This probably will be their last newsletter if
the dues aren't paid. Thanks to all those who have sent in their dues or have returned
my call.
All families were asked to complete an updated membership form. These are rather slow
in being returned. So far I have received 58 of the possible 293. Another form will
accompany this newsletter on the last page. Please fill it in and return it as soon as
possible. Thank you to all the families that have responded. Ann will need these forms
within the next month as she will begin phoning for volunteers.
Children in your family that have turned 18 must take out their own membership.
Jennifer would like your e-mail address to save on expenses of sending the newsletter in
the mail.
PLEASE complete the form ASAP if you haven't done so. Hope to hear from you within
the next week or so.
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JUST A MINUTE-Jennifer Bodnar
March 17, 2008 - Executive Meeting Highlights
Ron Bodnar and Walter Burak attended a Grant Writing Workshop, while Bill Smith
spoke of the possibility of a museum of artifacts in the Modeler's Building. Dell
Henkelmann has donated two large stones to the LWAS - one in recognition of
volunteers and one in recognition of pioneers. Donations from Forsberg and Forsberg,
Ertman Miller and Schering Canada Inc have been accepted and acknowledged by the
LWAS. The Richard's Building is in construction. The Swap Meet is on May 24 and
vendors can reserve their spots now. Also, the July Exposition is in full swing and should
be the best ever!
April 08, 2008 - Executive Meeting Highlights
Raffle sales are now at $3,800.00. Dell Henkelmann's donated stones will be unveiled,
possibly at the July Show. Elmer has fixed the 1870 Tractor and has built a new people
mover for the July Show. Lowell Ross has taken on a multi-media project in conjunction
with the LWAS in the Dniester School. LWAS will be purchasing a used heavy duty
lawnmower and an extended handle chain saw.
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I'M FINE
There's nothing whatever the matter with
me
I'm just as healthy as I can be.
I have arthritis in both knees
And when I talk, I speak with a wheeze
My pulse is weak and my blood is thin,
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
I think my liver is out of whack
And I have a terrible pain in my back,
My hearing is poor and my eyes are dim
Most everything seems to be out of trim.
The way I stagger sure is a crime
I'm likely to fall at any time.
But, all things considered, I'm feeling fine.
Arch supports for both my feet
Or I wouldn't be able to walk down the
street.
My fingers are ugly, stiff in the joints,
My nails are impossible to keep in points,
Complexion is bad, due to dry skin
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
My dentures cut, I'm restless at night
in the morning, I'm a frightful sight,
Memory's failing, head's in a spin,
I'm practically living on aspirin.
But I'm awfully well for the shape I'm in.
Now the moral is, as this tale we unfold
That for you and me who are growing old.
It's better to say "I'm fine" with a grin
Than to tell everyone of the shape we're in.
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Don't Forget
May 24
"Country Swap Meet"
A great variety sale of items including
Antiques and Collectibles
May 31
"Family Picnic Potluck"
July 26 & 27
"Leduc West Antique Exposition"
Living the past with the whole family. Display
and demonstrations of early equipment,
antique tractor pulls, vendors, entertainment
Featuring: Oliver Equipment
September 13
"Country Harvest"
Antique tractor pull championships, antique
farming demonstrations and displays,
vendors, entertainment.
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Year 2009 Events
May 23: "Country Swap Meet"
July 25 & 26: "Leduc West Antique
Exposition"
Featuring: Vintage Farm
Equipment
Sept 12: "Country Harvest"
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